Could you lead a charity with deep roots and a strong sense of community into its next chapter – creating greater opportunities for people with disabilities and/or neurodiversity to thrive? Location: White Lodge, Chertsey, KT16 0FA (hybrid, minimum 3 days a week in the office) Salary: circa £75,000 Contract: Permanent, full time, 37.5 hours per week About us White Lodge is a leading charity supporting children, young people and adults with disabilities and their families. With more than 60 years’ history, we support over 2,500 people across Surrey and beyond through specialist services and facilities in Chertsey. White Lodge is a community as much as a service provider, built around our values of ENABLE: Equity, Nurture, Advocacy, Belonging, Language and Empathy. Our Active Plan 2025–30 sets four ambitions: Enhance accessibility and social opportunities; Champion customers' voices in health and social care; Transform local attitudes; and Strengthen its resources. With strong systems, governance and a diversified income base, White Lodge is well placed for its next phase. The new CEO will provide continuity while bringing strategic, operational and entrepreneurial leadership to respond to a changing funding environment and pursue new opportunities, including a children's services tender. As our next Chief Executive Officer, you will: Strategy exceptional Directors or Deputy CEOs ready to step up are encouraged to apply. Why White Lodge? Help create a world that is inclusive to all, regardless of ability. Lead an established charity with a committed team, strong systems and strengthened governance. Deliver the ambitions of the Active Plan 2025–30 and pursue new opportunities. Work alongside customers, families, staff, volunteers and trustees who share White Lodge's values. Application For full details of the role and how to apply, please download the full appointment brief . For an informal and confidential conversation, contact Jenny Hills at Harris Hill at executive@harrishill.co.uk with times to speak and (optional but appreciated) a CV or professional profile, treated with strictest confidence. Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 5th October 2026 As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
Chief Executive Officer in Surrey employer: White Lodge
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