Executive Director of Services (Bournemouth)

Executive Director of Services

Location: Bournemouth (Hybrid role)

Contract: 4 days per week

Salary: Competitive (Please enquire for more information)

Are you an ambitious, visionary leader with experience across specialist education and adult social care?

We are proud to be working in partnership with a leading charity to recruit an Executive Director of Services – a newly created, high-impact role at a pivotal moment in the organisation’s growth journey.

This is a rare opportunity to join an executive team and help shape the future of an organisation that is transforming support for people with autism.

About the Role:

• Provide strategic direction and operational leadership across education and adult social care services.
• Lead on in depth service evaluations to drive continuous improvement and development.
• Lead service transformation initiatives, championing innovation, particularly in the use of digital solutions.
• Identify opportunities for business growth via acquisition and development.
• Oversee budgets, performance, and business development projects.
• Build strategic partnerships and represent the organisation externally.
• Embed a values-driven, high-performance culture across all service teams.

Ideal Candidate:

• 10+ years’ senior leadership experience in Specialist Education and Adult Social Care.
• In depth knowledge of Ofsted and CQC regulations.
• A proven track record in change management and strategic oversight.
• Experienced overseeing budgets and allocating resources.
• Exceptional people leadership skills.
• Values-led approach aligned with inclusion, innovation, and meaningful impact.

If you would like to find out more, please reach out to kate.field@gilbertmeher.com.