Chief Executive Officer Community Catalysts

Chief Executive Officer - Community Catalysts

Lead Change. Inspire Communities. Shape What Comes Next. Join Community Catalysts as its new Chief Executive and shape the future of community innovation and social impact nationwide.

• Location: Home based with regular travel (head office in Harrogate)

Who we are

Community Catalysts is a social enterprise that works in partnership to make sure that people can be part of strong, inclusive communities with real opportunities to connect, create and contribute.

Established in 2009, we have worked in over 90 local authority areas across the UK, developing a reputation for delivery and quality.

We work with (and are funded by) local authorities, the NHS, private companies, other social enterprises and charities. We are a small team of highly skilled professionals with unrivalled experience in people-led social care and health.

We see the world differently and know how to help local people and others in their community. We know that one size never fits all, so all our solutions are bespoke, shaped by the people and places where we work.

Our primary role is to work as a catalyst within communities to build on the strengths of people, communities and organisations. We use our expertise to help communities, organisations, authorities and policy makers to deliver the transformational change in services or systems needed to make this a reality.

About the role

This is a pivotal moment for Community Catalysts CIC as it moves into its next phase of growth and evolution. After a decade of steady growth and structural change, the organisation is ready for a new chapter - one that builds on its strong foundations while exploring fresh opportunities for innovation and impact across communities.

The incoming Chief Executive Officer will lead a highly regarded, values-driven not-for-profit business with a strong reputation, healthy reserves, and an exceptional track record of delivering impactful, community-based solutions across the UK.

Working with a supportive Board, you'll shape the organisation's direction by balancing its community spirit with a clear commercial focus, ensuring Community Catalysts stays at the forefront of positive change for people and places across the UK.

Who we are looking for

We are seeking an experienced, strategic and values-led senior leader who combines robust commercial acumen with an authentic commitment to social purpose. You will bring vision, curiosity and the ability to think differently about how Community Catalysts can grow its influence and reach, without losing its community heart. Skilled at navigating complexity and partnership working, you will understand the voluntary, community and social enterprise landscape, and be able to inspire diverse teams and stakeholders around a shared mission.

As a natural relationship builder and ambassador, you'll be adept at translating vision into strategy and delivery, with sound financial oversight and confidence in business development. The ideal candidate will lead with empathy, clarity and creative ambition, making a real impact with an influential and well-respected organisation at a moment of real potential and renewal.

About Community Catalysts

Our vision is a good life for everyone.

Our mission is to deliver radical and impactful change through creative and practical solutions that help people thrive.

• Communities Care - Helping people in local communities to use their gifts and talents to enable people who need care or support to live the life they want.
• People Can - Helping people to draw on their own gifts and strengths as well as those of their community in order to achieve their vision of a good life.
• Innovators Learn - Helping policy makers, public sector bodies and organisations to create an environment that supports and encourages innovation in the design and delivery of solutions.

We understand that different members of the community have different access needs and have made some modifications to the way we do business to accommodate people from diverse communities and abilities.

Our accessibility provisions include:

• Accessibility dogs are welcome.
• Interviews can be held in meeting rooms that support hearing loops.
• Papers and materials can be presented in different formats.
• A sign language interpreter can be accessed for interviews.
• Working patterns and locations can be adjusted.

Applicants with a disability are invited to contact us in confidence at any point during the recruitment process to discuss steps that could be taken to overcome operational difficulties presented by the role, or if any adjustments or support are required regarding the recruitment process.

Timetable

Closing date: Monday 24th November 2025
Candidates informed of outcome: Tuesday 2nd December 2025
First stage (virtual) Interviews: Monday 8th and Tuesday 9th December 2025
Second stage Interviews (in person in Birmingham): Tuesday 16th December 2025

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Peridot and Community Catalysts are committed to promoting equality and diversity. All information provided will be held in the strictest confidence and will not be shared with anyone, in line with the Data Protection Act 2018 launched on 25 May 2018.

Contact

For further information about the role or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact Rachel Davies or the Chair of the Board, Paul Morton.