Chief Executive
New Horizon Youth Centre
Visible leadership at New Horizon Youth Centre, Charlton Street, London with travel to other locations around London or occasionally the UK as required. Homeworking on occasions in agreement with the Chair of the Board.
c.£100,000 per annum
Thank you for your interest in becoming the next Chief Executive of New Horizon Youth Centre.
This is a hugely important moment for our organisation. Youth homelessness has risen, at a time when housing options are have become increasingly limited, and more young people than ever are turning to New Horizon for support. Every day, we see the impact that homelessness, poverty, exploitation, poor mental health and systemic disadvantage can have on young people’s lives. We also see their resilience, talent and potential.
We have recently launched our new five-year strategy, Back to our Beginnings. It reflects our determination to focus on what we do best: helping young people move from crisis towards safety, housing and independence. It is an ambitious strategy, but also a disciplined one. It asks us to be clear about where we can have the greatest impact, to strengthen partnerships, to use our insight to influence change, and to continue investing in the people and systems that make our work possible.
THE ROLE
We are now seeking a Chief Executive who can lead us into this next chapter. This is an opportunity for an exceptional leader to shape the future of a highly respected organisation operating at the forefront of youth services. You may already be a Chief Executive. Equally, you may be an exceptional senior leader looking to step into your first CEO role. What matters most is your ability to lead a complex organisation with a combination of strategic clarity and empathy alongside a strong track record of building outstanding relationships and partnerships.
You will be deeply committed to quality service delivery, comfortable managing risk and feel inspired working in a setting where your meetings and the mission all happen in the same building.
Outside of the Centre you will have the judgement, emotional intelligence and political awareness to navigate an increasingly complex external environment, be comfortable representing New Horizon externally, and hence our determination to challenge the systems that leave young people without the support they need.
Most importantly, we are looking for someone who believes, as we do, that every young person deserves the chance to fulfil their potential and a home from which to do it.
INFORMATION
Download the candidate brief to find out about the role.
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To make an application, please click on the apply now button below, with the following prepared:
- A CV setting out your career history, education or qualifications, and other key responsibilities or achievements (2 sides of A4).
- A supporting statement (1500 words or up to 2 sides of A4) highlighting your suitability for the role and how you meet the criteria listed on the Person Specification.
Closing Date: Monday 20th July 2026
Preliminary Interviews: w/c Monday 3rd and w/c Monday 10th August 2026
Final Panel Interviews: Wednesday 2nd September 2026