JOB TITLE: CEO
LOCATION: Inverness
SALARY: £59,368 – £69,021
JOB TYPE: Full-Time
About Us
We are a values-driven organisation dedicated to improving mental health outcomes and helping individuals and communities across the Highlands. We are the largest locally-based mental health organisation, providing services across the region.
Rated by The Care Inspectorate as providing very good care to our service users, we combine compassionate support with a strong commitment to sustainability, innovation and measurable impact.
Job Summary
We are seeking an exceptional Chief Executive Officer to lead our organisation into its next phase of growth and impact. This is a pivotal role requiring a strategic leader who combines strong financial acumen with deep understanding of the third sector, particularly within commissioned health and social care services, and dedication to helping people.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide clear strategic leadership, ensuring delivery of our mission and long-term sustainability
- Oversee financial planning, budgeting and performance, ensuring robust governance and accountability
- Work closely with the Board of Trustees to shape organisational strategy and ensure regulatory compliance, as well as developing mental health provision.
- Lead and inspire a high-performing team, fostering a culture of inclusion, innovation and impact
- Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including funders, commissioners, partners and service users
- Identify and secure funding opportunities to ensure financial resilience and growth
About You
We are looking for a dynamic and purpose-driven leader who can bring strong financial expertise, including experience of managing budgets, financial strategy and organisational risk. You’ll have extensive knowledge of the third sector, with a particular understanding of mental health services and challenges and proven experience in a senior leadership role, ideally within a charity, social enterprise, or public sector organisation. A track record of delivering sustainable growth, income diversification and organisational impact is important along with excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills and a deep commitment to improving mental health and wellbeing.
Why Join Us?
You’ll have the opportunity to lead a respected organisation making a real difference in people’s lives with a chance to shape the future of mental health provision in the community.
An application form for this role can be requested from highlands@hrdept.co.uk. We also invite you to submit a short statement describing how your experience and leadership approach would enable you to make a positive impact in this role, including your initial priorities and vision for success.