At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a charity transforming lives for those with profound disabilities.
- Company: Hollybank Trust, a leading UK charity with a mission to empower individuals.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, impactful work, and the chance to shape futures.
- Other info: Join us in creating brighter futures for individuals and families.
- Why this job: Make a real difference while leading a passionate team towards innovation.
- Qualifications: Proven executive experience and a commitment to social impact.
The predicted salary is between 120000 - 140000 £ per year.
Hollybank Trust is one of the UK's leading specialist charities, providing outstanding education, residential care, therapies and enrichment opportunities for children, young people and adults with profound and multiple disabilities. With a proud history and an ambitious future, we are seeking an exceptional Chief Executive Officer to lead our next chapter of growth, innovation and impact.
Working closely with the Board of Trustees, you will provide strategic and inspirational leadership to a complex organisation dedicated to helping people live lives full of dignity, achievement and opportunity. You will champion quality, safeguarding and inclusion, while ensuring long-term sustainability, commercial growth and operational excellence.
We are looking for a values-driven leader with significant executive experience in a complex, regulated environment. You will bring strong commercial and financial acumen, a track record of developing new opportunities and partnerships, and the ability to inspire people behind a shared vision.
This is a rare opportunity to combine strategic leadership with genuine social impact. Every decision you make will help shape brighter futures for the people Hollybank supports and the families who depend on its services.
We are seeking an exceptional leader who combines strategic vision with commercial acumen and a deep commitment to improving lives. The successful candidate will be an inspiring and visible Chief Executive, capable of leading a complex organisation with confidence, empathy and ambition. They will have a proven track record of delivering organisational growth, building high-performing teams and developing new income streams, alongside the resilience and judgement required to navigate a demanding and evolving environment. Above all, they will share Hollybank's unwavering belief in the potential of people with profound and multiple disabilities and be driven by a genuine passion to ensure every individual has the opportunity to thrive.
Ready to make a lasting difference? If you are an ambitious, compassionate and courageous leader who can combine commercial success with an unwavering commitment to improving lives, we would love to hear from you.
Closing date: 09:00, Tuesday 1st September 2026
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