| Role | Chief Executive Officer |
| Salary | £53,460 (*pending 2025/26 NJC cost-of-living increase) |
| Working Hours | Full-time (37 hours per week) |
| Location | Buxton and Derbyshire Dales Offices (4 days/week office presence expected) |
| Contract | Permanent |
| Reporting to | Board of Trustees |
Ready to make a real difference in Derbyshire communities?
Connex Community Support is seeking a strategic and compassionate Chief Executive Officer to lead the organisation into its next phase of development. With over 40 years of impact and a team of 85 staff and 230 volunteers supporting around 3,000 people annually, Connex plays a vital role in delivering high-quality care and community services across the High Peak and Derbyshire Dales.
This is a rare opportunity to guide a respected, values-led organisation through a pivotal period – building on its strong foundations while shaping future strategy, growing services, and ensuring even more people live safer, more connected, and fulfilling lives.
About Connex
Connex Community Support is a long-established charity that helps people live independently and thrive within their communities. From personal care to practical services like transport, befriending, digital inclusion, and hospital discharge support, Connex responds to real community needs with empathy and creativity.
Rated ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission, Connex is deeply embedded in local life, championing inclusion, resilience, and meaningful social impact. Its services are delivered by a passionate team of professionals and volunteers committed to care, empowerment, and flexibility.
About the Role
The Chief Executive Officer will provide visionary leadership and operational oversight, ensuring Connex delivers high-quality, sustainable services aligned with its values and mission. The postholder will work closely with the Board of Trustees, staff, and external partners to shape strategy, drive best practice, and represent the organisation externally.
This is a key moment for Connex. With its long-serving CEO stepping down, the charity is seeking a leader with strong values, organisational leadership experience, and a solid understanding of care or community services. The successful candidate will be able to lead through complexity and change, while keeping people and community impact at the centre of every decision.
How to Apply
For full details about the role, please download the candidate pack. To apply, click ‘Apply Now’. For an informal, confidential conversation about the position, please contact Nida at nida@atkinsonhrconsulting.co.uk.
| Closing Date | 8:00am, Monday 21st July 2025 |
| First Stage Interviews (remote) | Thursday 31st July 2025 |
| Final Interviews (in-person, Buxton Office) | Wednesday 6th August 2025 |
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