Chief Executive Officer

Following retirement, Home-Start Norfolk is seeking an inspirational, values-led Chief Executive Officer to lead our charity through its next stage of development and impact.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader to join a respected local charity supporting families across Norfolk. Working closely with our Board of Trustees, staff team and volunteers, the CEO will provide strategic, operational and financial leadership, ensuring Home-Start Norfolk continues to deliver high-quality, safe and effective support for families when they need it most.

About the Role

As Chief Executive Officer, you will be responsible for shaping and delivering our strategy, strengthening our sustainability and ensuring our services remain responsive to the needs of children, families and communities. You will lead our staff and volunteer teams, support strong governance, oversee finance and risk, develop income opportunities and represent Home-Start Norfolk with partners, funders and the wider community.

A key part of the role will be providing strategic leadership for volunteering, including volunteer recruitment, induction, training, retention, recognition and long-term workforce planning. You will help ensure volunteers feel valued, supported and able to make a meaningful difference to families across Norfolk.

We Are Looking For

• An experienced senior leader with the ability to set direction, inspire others and deliver organisational priorities.
• Someone with strong financial, governance and risk management skills.
• A confident relationship-builder who can work effectively with trustees, staff, volunteers, funders, partners and community stakeholders.
• A leader with understanding of the charity, voluntary or mission-led sector and a commitment to high-quality, inclusive services.
• Someone who understands the importance of volunteer recruitment, retention and strategy in delivering sustainable community impact.
• A compassionate and credible ambassador who shares our commitment to supporting families and improving outcomes for children.

Why Join Us?

You will be joining a charity with a strong local reputation and a proven record of making a meaningful difference to children, families and communities across Norfolk. Our impact is delivered through the commitment, compassion and teamwork of our staff, volunteers, trustees and partners, who work together to provide trusted support when families need it most. This is an exciting time to join Home-Start Norfolk, with the opportunity to build on strong foundations, strengthen our reach and sustainability, and help shape an ambitious future for the charity.

How to apply

To apply, please download an application pack from Jobs Board – CBR Business Solutions. Then submit your completed application form, with a covering letter explaining your interest in the role, and demonstrating how your experience meets the requirements, and would contribute to the future success of Home-Start Norfolk. Send applications to natalie.gotts@homestartnorfolk.org

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 2^nd September, Interview dates to be confirmed.  However, we may bring this date forward if sufficient responses are received. Early applications are strongly advised.

Home-Start Norfolk is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from candidates with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.

Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, right to work checks and any role-appropriate safeguarding or background checks.

CLOSING DATE   9am Wednesday 2^nd September 2026

Downloads

• Application Form
• Covering Letter
• Job Description
• Person Specification
• Equality and Diversity Monitoring
• Guidance on application