Chief Executive

Do you understand the challenges within mental healthcare and want to use this to make long-term system-wide change?

Are you a collaborative leader with the capacity to inspire and influence others internally and across a sector?

Do you have a track record of working with a senior leadership team and governance structure, with exposure and insight into several functions, to drive effective delivery across an organisation?

Maudsley Charity is looking for its next Chief Executive, to help ensure that everyone living with a mental illness, without exception, has the right care and support for them.

The role

We’re looking for a leader who possesses a high degree of curiosity and interest in the work we are engaged in and understands the unique context in which we operate. We need an empathetic leader with high emotional intelligence and the insight to understand the challenges experienced by our NHS partner, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, whilst maintaining the role of the Charity as distinct and independent.

We are an inclusive and ambitious charity with an engaged board and a growing team all focused on driving meaningful change in mental health care. We are looking for an outstanding communicator who is comfortable negotiating with key stakeholders, as well as being able to bring an authentic and empowering leadership. They will have a track record of fostering growth and achieving success through a team driven approach. You will also be able to demonstrate you can balance the strategic elements of the role whilst being willing to take a hands-on approach when necessary.

We have a strong commitment to DEI in why, how, and what we fund, and regardless of your background, you must have a genuine understanding of how factors such as racism and poverty impact mental health as well as being able to demonstrate personal commitment to addressing inequity and discrimination.

Our mission is to be a catalyst for change and equity within the NHS and wider mental healthcare system in southeast London and beyond. If this excites you and you are highly motivated to help support us through the next stage of our development and impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Find out more and the application process

Ask us anything webinar

Join our ‘Ask us Anything’ webinar on 1 November, to really ask us anything, understand our values and how we’re removing biases from the hiring process. Email rebecca.oconnor@starfishsearch.com for joining instructions.

You won’t see or hear other candidates, and you can choose to be anonymous. You really can ask us anything-about the role, the process, our work, culture, team, flexible working policy…or just listen to what others ask.

Key dates

Closing date for applications: Friday, 8th  November 2024

Interviews

Preliminary interviews online: End w/c 18th and early w/c 25th November

Final panel interviews in person: Friday 13th December 2024

Your application and how to apply

We are committed to offering interviews to candidates who meet the role requirements and have lived experience of mental illness or a disability.

To support an equitable application process, we will be replacing the usual supporting statement with a set of questions to be answered. Submit your answers in written format or in a voice memo. We’ll transcribe any recordings on your behalf.

To make an application, please visit the role on the Starfish Search website and click on the
apply now button, with the following prepared:

• Your CV (no more than three sides).
• Answers to the following questions:
  1. Tell us about a time when you’ve shown leadership to guide an organisation following a time of growth or change. We’re really interested to hear how you made the change sustainable and aligned with the organisation’s culture and values.
  2. What have you, personally, done to help to make sure that the principles of anti-racism, justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion have been embedded and lived at a place (or places) you’ve worked? What learnings will you bring to inform your approach at Maudsley Charity?
  3. Maudsley Charity are looking to extend their impact and have national reach. What experience can you draw on that will help them achieve this aim and what would you say are the two most important factors in making this happen?

We hope you will consider making an application. If you have questions about the appointment and would find it helpful to have an informal conversation, please contact rebecca.oconnor@starfishsearch.com.

View the Job Pack online

Read the Chief Executive Officer Job Pack online.