Location: Exeter. Ability to travel across Devon is required
Hours: 37 hours per week
An opportunity to lead meaningful change
Disability Together is looking for an inspiring, collaborative and values-led Chief Executive to lead our charity into its next chapter.
For more than 35 years, we have worked alongside Disabled and d/Deaf people to challenge barriers, champion rights and create opportunities for people to live independent, fulfilling lives.
Formerly Living Options Devon, we are a well-established, user-led charity working across Devon and beyond. Through advocacy, information and advice, wellbeing services, community engagement, training and accessibility initiatives, we support thousands of people each year to have a voice and live life their way.
With a strong foundation, a committed team and a proud history of making a difference, we are now looking for someone who can build on our achievements and help shape our future.
The opportunity
As Chief Executive, you will work closely with our Board of Trustees, staff, volunteers and the people we support to develop and deliver a new long-term strategy for Disability Together.
You will provide clear, inclusive leadership, ensuring our services remain high-quality, responsive and sustainable in an increasingly challenging environment.
This is an opportunity to shape an organisation’s future, strengthen partnerships, explore new opportunities and ensure that the voices and experiences of Disabled and d/Deaf people remain at the heart of everything we do.
Your priorities will include:
- Providing strategic direction and leading organisational development and change.
- Strengthening financial sustainability, developing income opportunities and making effective use of resources.
- Inspiring and supporting our people, fostering an inclusive, collaborative and positive organisational culture.
- Building strong relationships with commissioners, funders, partners and communities.
- Championing disability equality, accessibility and meaningful involvement in decisions that affect people’s lives.
- Working effectively with the Board to ensure strong governance, accountability and organisational performance.
What we’re looking for
- We are looking for an experienced senior leader who combines strategic vision and sound financial judgement with an authentic, approachable and inclusive leadership style.
- You will bring experience of leading people and organisations through change, managing resources and organisational performance, and building productive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
- You will be comfortable balancing ambition with financial realities, making thoughtful decisions and empowering others to contribute their skills and ideas.
- Above all, you will share our commitment to disability equality and understand the importance of ensuring that people with lived experience shape the services and decisions that affect them.
- We welcome applications from people with different professional backgrounds and career paths who can demonstrate the leadership experience, values and capabilities needed for this role.
What we offer
You will join a dedicated and experienced team in a supportive, purpose-driven organisation where your leadership can make a genuine difference.We offer hybrid and flexible working arrangements, 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with length of service), a contributory pension scheme, and opportunities for professional development.
Chief Executive Officer in Exeter employer: Disability Together
Disability Together is an exceptional employer dedicated to empowering D/deaf and disabled individuals, offering a supportive and flexible work environment in Exeter. With a strong commitment to employee development, you will benefit from comprehensive training, generous annual leave, and a culture that values your contributions while promoting a healthy work-life balance. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable adults across Devon and Torbay.
