NEECS is seeking new CEO
Role: Chief Executive Officer
Hours: 25 hours per week
Location: Working from home/remotely with occasional meetings in Edinburgh
‘NEECS saves lives’
(service user feedback)
Would you like to lead an organisation providing vital mental health support to some of the most vulnerable?
North East Edinburgh Counselling Services (NEECS) have been delivering counselling services to communities in North East Edinburgh for almost 30 years.
We are seeking a new CEO who can further develop the success of our outgoing CEO in securing substantial funding. We are planning for the future and are looking for a candidate who can achieve our ambition to expand our service and provide more people with the help they need.
Leading a small staff team and a team of sessional self-employed counsellors, this role offers an exciting opportunity to build a sustainable future for the organisation and those most in need of its services. NEECS is committed to supporting staff in their professional development and this role offers the the chance to grow and develop your skills along with the organisation and its impact.
What you will bring
• A passion for improving mental health in the local community.
• A proven track record of securing external funding from a range of sources, including statutory, trusts and grants and donations.
• An inclusive leadership approach and experience of managing, growing and developing thriving staff teams.
• A high level of business acumen, including managing and overseeing all aspects of operation of a small organisation.
• A sound understanding of finance.
• A self-starter with a ‘Can Do’ attitude, who is comfortable working for a small organisation.
• The ambition to increase our impact, so we can do more for more people.
What we offer
• Flexibility in location and when your hours are worked
• 27 days annual leave plus 8 days public holidays (pro rata)
• Auto-enrolment workplace pension scheme with 5% employer contribution if staff make the minimum statutory contributions
• External supervision from a supervisor/professional consultant (as agreed with board of trustees)
Salary: £37,450 (FTE)
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Application notes
To apply, please send your CV and covering letter to vicechair@neecscounselling.org.uk
Once you have submitted your application, please also complete our Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form online.
We value diversity and encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. If you have any specific access requirements, please let us know and we will do our best to meet your needs.
Closing date for applications: 1 May, 12 noon.