Chief Executive

Lead a compassionate, community-driven charity supporting ethnic minority women’s mental health; shape services, empower voices, and drive inclusive growth.

• Job Title: Chief Executive
• Contract: Permanent, 35 hours per week
• Salary: £42,000 per annum
• Location: Office based, Keighley BD21 2JH
• Responsible to: Board of Trustees via the Chair of Trustees
• Disclosure: Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (Working with Vulnerable Adults and children)
• Exemption: Post restricted to women only as a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010

This charity provides a culturally appropriate service to support the mental health needs of ethnic minority women in the Airedale area of Bradford Metropolitan District.

They utilise a service user informed approach that promotes recovery and well-being through participation, inclusion, and choice.

They help to tackle inequalities and promote equality and diversity in partner organisations.

The charity strives to continuously adapt and improve services to ensure they continue to meet the needs of the community served.

The organisation provides culturally and spiritually sensitive support for ethnic minority women experiencing mental and emotional distress, empowering them to engage more responsively with mainstream and other relevant services where they may experience barriers.

They do this through 1 to 1 key working, group work, including peer group support, promoting a better understanding of mental distress and mental health promotion and illness prevention, signposting and working with other services to promote the equality and diversity agenda.

They support and enable an active service user voice not only in developing their own services, but also in service development for other health and social care organisations.

The organisation encourages social inclusion and promote access to educational and vocational opportunities.

They also provide a safe space for women to explore issues relevant to their mental health and well-being.

The new CEO will enthusiastically support and assist the Board of Trustees in carrying out the objectives and fulfilling the charity’s Mission Statement and work within and promote the organisation’s service user led ethos.

They will maintain and develop high quality services which aim to reduce the emotional and mental distress experienced by ethnic minority women and exceed the current funding levels in order to expand the organisation. They will continue and further develop the commitment to ensure that the charity provides a range of culturally appropriate activities and services and continue and further develop the strong track record of community engagement and the strong emphasis on partnership working.

• Overall responsibility for operational, service and performance management issues.
• Provide support and help assist in the development of all members of the organisation.
• Ensure an excellent level of communication between all stakeholders.
• Model and encourage an attitude of trust, support and respect towards and between all parties involved in the organisation.
• Take overall responsibility for developing, implementing and reviewing policies and ensure that all policies relating to induction and training are adhered to.
• Work alongside the Board of Trustees to continuously improve quality standards and the reputation of the organisation.
• Work closely with the Company Secretary and Chairperson to ensure that all actions are taken in accordance with the Articles of Association and applicable charity and company law.
• Participate in regular supervision and line manage a number of staff, students and volunteers.

The CEO will work closely alongside all internal stakeholders to plan, implement and evaluate the organisation’s Business Plan, as well as alongside the Board of Trustees to seek out, develop and evaluate new business opportunities. They will seek out and acquire new fundraising opportunities and promote the charity’s services citywide.

This role will also improve and develop effective…