Chief Executive – Barnet Mencap
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Barnet Mencap is a well‑established local charity that provides services and support for people with learning disabilities, autistic people, and their family carers, while also campaigning alongside them to improve their lives. The organisation aims to create a world where people with learning disabilities are valued equally, have their voices heard and are included in the community.
Responsibilities
Lead the organisation and ensure it continues to provide its valued services as part of a 28‑hour a week role.
Qualifications
Experience in a senior role in a relevant service (e.g., Learning Disabilities, Children or Adult Services)
Experience developing a strategy and monitoring framework in a similar environment
Experience of effective partnership working at a strategic and practical level
Proven track record of income generation and financial management
Knowledge of charity governance, regulation for a medium‑size charity, and working effectively with a board of trustees
Knowledge of the Health and Social Care environment, including key policies and legislation
Understanding of Health and Safety and Safeguarding in a service delivery environment
Understanding of the Social Model of Disability and how to apply it to deliver empowering person‑centred projects and services
Application Process
To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter explaining how you meet the criteria in the person specification to Project Support at (if an email address is not listed, please use the contact details on the Barnet Mencap Jobs page).
Completed applications should be emailed to Project Support. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service application in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997.
Closing Date
18th of January 2026
Salary
£63,000 pro rata
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Join to apply for the Chief Executive - Barnet Mencap role at Mencap .
Barnet Mencap is a well‑established local charity that provides services and support for people with learning disabilities, autistic people, and their family carers, while also campaigning alongside them to improve their lives. The organisation aims to create a world where people with learning disabilities are valued equally, have their voices heard and are included in the community.
Responsibilities
Lead the organisation and ensure it continues to provide its valued services as part of a 28‑hour a week role.
Qualifications
Experience in a senior role in a relevant service (e.g., Learning Disabilities, Children or Adult Services)
Experience developing a strategy and monitoring framework in a similar environment
Experience of effective partnership working at a strategic and practical level
Proven track record of income generation and financial management
Knowledge of charity governance, regulation for a medium‑size charity, and working effectively with a board of trustees
Knowledge of the Health and Social Care environment, including key policies and legislation
Understanding of Health and Safety and Safeguarding in a service delivery environment
Understanding of the Social Model of Disability and how to apply it to deliver empowering person‑centred projects and services
Application Process
To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter explaining how you meet the criteria in the person specification to Project Support at (if an email address is not listed, please use the contact details on the Barnet Mencap Jobs page).
Completed applications should be emailed to Project Support. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service application in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997.
Closing Date
18th of January 2026
Salary
£63,000 pro rata
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