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Chief Executive OfficerElderly Accommodation Counsel (EAC)Location: Flexible / Hybrid (with national travel expected)Salary: Dependant on ExperienceRole: Permanent: Full-Time, open to Part-time for the right candidateAre you passionate about helping people make informed, unbiased decisions about their future?Do you have the vision and leadership to grow a charitys impact and income, whilst staying true to its core mission?Well, this CEO role with Elderly Accommodation Counsel might be the one for you.Elderly Accommodation Counsel(EAC) believe that good and trustworthy information about the options open to people is key to successfully planning ahead.EAC is entering a pivotal moment in its remarkable 40-year journey. It is are seeking an inspirational and strategic Chief Executive Officer to lead them into a new erabuilding on its legacy as the UK's leading independent source of information and advice on housing for older people, and responding to renewed national interest in Its mission.EAC was founded in 1985 by individuals passionate about empowering older people to make informed choices about their housing and care. Over four decades, the charity built a trusted voice, created invaluable national housing datasets, pioneered FirstStop Advice with government support, and reached millions through its HousingCare.org platform. HousingCare.org, is a testament to their commitment, attracting approximately 14,000 visits on weekdays and 9,000 on weekends, with the retirement housing directory receiving around 5 million unique page views annuallyDespite the end of government funding in 2016, EAC has sustained itself with entrepreneurial spirit, stable income streams, and deep goodwill from across the housing and care sectors.Now, with backing from key stakeholders and a committed Board of Trustees, they are investing in leadership renewal. EAC are recruiting a new CEO to work alongside their outgoing leadership team during a transition period, with the support of a proposed Stakeholder Group of leading retirement housing providers.For more information about the EAC, please check out their website - https://eac.org.uk/The opportunityAs CEO, you will shape and deliver a compelling vision for the next phase of EACs development. Youll lead the organisation operationally, inspire partnerships across sectors, and champion the re-building of a trustworthy national information and advice ecosystem to support older people and their families.One of the key parts to this role is overseeing the expansion of their housing data platform and web services, while exploring new income opportunities that ensure their sustainability and reduce dependence on advertising.This is an exciting leadership role with a dual focus: delivering continuity of EACs core work while growing its reach, partnerships, and impact at a national level.About youEAC are looking for an exceptional individual with:Proven strategic leadership experience ideally in the not-for-profit, housing, care, property, elderly accommodation or public sectorsPassion for improving outcomes for older people and a commitment to EACs values of independence and integrityCommercial acumen and the ability to grow sustainable income streamsA desire to talk and present at national conferences to increase awareness of the EAC and drum up additional investment opportunitiesExperience in managing small, agile teams and commissioning specialist workOutstanding communication and partnership-building skillsYou may currently be working at CEO, Director, or senior strategic programme levelready to bring energy, imagination and influence to a respected charity with a vital national role.What EAC offerA unique opportunity to shape the future of housing options advice in later lifeA collaborative and values-driven cultureThe support of experienced Trustees and respected sector stakeholdersA flexible and remote-friendly working cultureInitial funding support from a Stakeholder Group to invest in your leadership and future teamTo ApplyFor an informal, confidential conversation about the role, please click apply to this advert or contact Henry Ivall from Recruit with Purpose for more information Henry@RecruitwithPurpose.co.ukClosing Date: Sunday the 4th May (Subject to change dependant on interest)Initial Interviews: W/C the 12th MayFinal Interviews Taking place 27th, 28th, 29th or 30th of May.