Chief Executive Officer - closing date 7 August 2025
Posted 3 days 4 hours ago by Reading Voluntary Action
Reading Mencap is seeking an CEO to lead our organisation into its next exciting chapter. We're looking for an exceptional individual who can provide inspirational leadership and strategic direction for our charity.
This is a unique opportunity to shape our future, expand our reach and ensure we continue to deliver on our crucial mission to support people with learning disabilities and their families in Reading.
Working closely with the Board of Trustees, you'll guide our organisation through an exciting period of development, championing our core values and representing us to all key stakeholders.
In this role, you will:
- Develop and implement an ambitious strategy
- Lead the organisation through change and growth
- Identify new opportunities for sponsorship and income generation
- Act as the public face of Reading Mencap
The person we are looking for will have proven experience in a senior leadership role, an understanding of disability rights and equality, specifically for learning disabled people and a strong track record in strategic planning, fundraising and financial management.
If you're a dynamic leader with proven experience in a senior role within the charity or non-profit sector, we'd love to hear from you.
Please return a completed application form and return to or return by post to Reading Mencap, 21 Alexandra Road, Reading RG1 5PE.
Open for applications from
10 July 2025
Closing date for applications
7 August 2025
Will my application be acknowledged?
All applicants, successful or otherwise, can expect to receive a reply from us in due course