Executive Director - Social Enterprise

ELITE Supported Employment is a registered charity with over 30 years of experience enabling people with disabilities and barriers to work to access and sustain meaningful employment. Operating across South, Mid and West Wales, we champion inclusion through personalised, empowering support. As part of Fedcap UK, a not-for-profit organisation committed to economic mobility, ELITE is strategically positioned to grow its impact through partnerships, innovation, and enterprise.

As Executive Director, you’ll lead the strategic and operational direction of the organisation, working closely with our Board of Trustees, the CEO of Fedcap UK, and the wider Fedcap US Economic Development team to drive forward our bold Economic Development ambitions. You will develop and launch a Social Enterprise facilities management service and brand — a high-impact venture that creates inclusive employment and generates revenue growth within 3 years. This is a pivotal role, blending leadership, innovation, partnership development, and enterprise. You will also oversee and support the governance of the charity, ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and quality frameworks.

• Lead the design, launch and growth of new Social Enterprise ventures, starting with a facilities management brand.
• Collaborate with Fedcap US's Economic Development practice to align UK strategy with global impact models.
• Identify and pursue new income streams, public contracts and commercial partnerships.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with commissioners, funders, and key stakeholders.
• Oversee operational delivery and ensure excellence across financial, quality and safeguarding standards.
• Champion innovation through social enterprise and sustainable service models.
• Build ELITE’s visibility as a high-impact, innovative social enterprise brand.

We’re looking for a values-driven, strategic growth leader with a deep understanding of disability inclusion and employment, combined with commercial acumen and board-level credibility.

• Senior leadership experience in scaling services and social enterprises, with a proven track record of driving measurable growth and expanding revenue streams.
• Proven experience in building and maintaining strategic relationships with Welsh Government, DWP, local authorities, and third sector commissioners.
• Strong understanding of the disability employment landscape and inclusive employment practice.
• Experience working cross-functionally with business development, finance, and procurement teams.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, able to influence at all levels.
• A collaborative, empowering leadership style that builds strong teams and partnerships.

• Experience in facilities management, supported employment, or charity/social enterprise leadership.
• Familiarity with charity governance and enterprise-focused charities.

This is more than a leadership role — it’s a chance to shape the future of inclusive employment in Wales. You’ll be joining a purpose-driven, respected organisation with a national profile and strong values. Your leadership will directly influence the lives of people facing real barriers — helping them to access dignity, purpose, and opportunity through work.

Fedcap UK is committed to equal opportunities throughout recruitment and selection, in line with our Equity, Diversity & Inclusion policy and the Equality Act 2010. As a Disability Confident Leader, we actively welcome applications from disabled people and will support reasonable adjustments where needed. We are also proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant, encouraging applications from veterans, reservists, and military families.

This role description is not exhaustive and may be subject to change in line with organisational needs.