Chief Executive Officer

Chief Executive Officer – ACE Anglia is looking for a Chief Executive Officer to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis in this exciting hybrid leadership role based in Stowmarket, Suffolk.
Company benefits include:
* Competitive Salary:£62,049 per annum
* Holiday: 5 weeks plus bank holidays and your birthday off
* Pension: 3% employer contribution / 5% employee contribution (higher optional)
* Additional: Hybrid working between home and Stowmarket office
About the role:
The Chief Executive Officer will provide visionary, inclusive, and empowering leadership to ACE Anglia, ensuring the organisation delivers on its mission and continues to grow its impact. This is a unique opportunity to lead a values-driven organisation that champions co-production, collaboration, and innovation. You will oversee the organisation’s day-to-day operations, drive strategic planning, lead on funding and partnerships, and work closely with Trustees to ensure strong governance and long-term sustainability. Working hours for this role will be 35 hours per week (37.5 including a 30-minute lunch)
Your key duties will include:
* Providing strategic leadership and overseeing organisational operations
* Developing and implementing medium-term strategic plans
* Leading, motivating, and mentoring senior staff and team leaders
* Identifying and securing funding opportunities, including bids and tenders
* Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders, commissioners, and partners
* Working closely with Trustees and the self advocate advisory panel providing updates on performance, risks, and progress
* Managing organisational finances, budgets, and ensuring sustainability
* Acting as the public face and spokesperson for the organisation
* Supporting marketing, communications, and partnership development
* Embedding a culture of co-production, collaboration, and innovation
* Working with the Director of HR and Operations on workforce planning, performance, and organisational development
About you:
As a successful Chief Executive Officer, you will have proven experience in a senior leadership role such as CEO or Executive Director within a non-profit or similar organisation. You will bring strong strategic leadership skills, business acumen, and a track record of organisational growth, bid writing and income generation.
You will have experience of working with a Board of Trustees and be confident managing stakeholder relationships at all levels. You will be an excellent communicator, with strong interpersonal and public speaking skills, and the ability to inspire and influence others. You will ideally have experience working with diverse communities, including people with learning disabilities and autistic people, and a strong understanding of equality, diversity, and inclusion. You will be innovative, solutions-focused, and emotionally intelligent, with the ability to build high-performing teams, manage change, and drive continuous improvement.
About them:
ACE Anglia is a highly influential people led independent advocacy organisation based in Suffolk. Their vision is:
"A world where everyone has their voice heard so that people live good lives as part of their community with the right support, at the right time from the right people."
ACE Anglia is committed to empowering individuals, promoting independence, and ensuring people are at the centre of decisions that affect their lives. Their culture is collaborative, flexible, and supportive, with a strong emphasis on co-production and shared success.
Please Note: This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
If you have the relevant skills and experience for this Chief Executive Officer role and would like to be considered, please apply by forwarding an up-to-date CV with a supporting cover letter as the first page of your CV, as soon as possible. If you would like a copy of the job description or person specification, please contact Spider to obtain a copy. We look forward to hearing from you.
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