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Could you lead Delegated Services CIC into its next exciting chapter?

Delegated Services is a thriving Community Interest Company (CIC) dedicated to being the first-choice partner for the education and community sectors, providing high-quality support services with incredible value.

We are at a pivotal moment in our growth, and we are now seeking an exceptional and visionary Chief Executive Officer to build upon our strong foundations and guide us into a future of even greater impact and support to the Education and Community sectors in the West Country, but with a National reach.

This is a unique opportunity for a passionate and strategic leader to join our dedicated team. We understand the importance of a smooth and effective transition, and as such, the handover process from our current CEO will be carefully phased over 6 months. This period will allow for comprehensive knowledge transfer, relationship building, and a seamless integration into the organisation, ensuring the continued success and stability of Delegated Services.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a proven track record of strategic leadership and operational management, ideally within the not-for-profit or social enterprise sector

• Possesses a deep understanding of governance, financial management, and stakeholder engagement within a CIC framework, building and maintaining effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, for example, demonstrating working experience with School/MAT CEOs, Leaders, Headteachers, etc. knowing how schools work, with preferably some knowledge of the charity sector

• Is an inspirational communicator, capable of motivating teams, building strong partnerships, and advocating for our mission

• Is an experienced and skilled professional in our core areas of service, primarily, HS&W

• Can market and sell the services to potential new customers and negotiate with existing agreement customers, renewal of their arrangements, where applicable, for April and September 2026 and beyond, repeating the process on a rolling basis, and

• Is committed to our values and passionate about making a tangible difference in education and the community.

If you are ready to take on a significant leadership role within a values-driven organisation and contribute to a legacy of positive change, we encourage you to apply.

Application must be submitted by the end of day deadline: 31st October 2025.

To find out more request the full Job Description.

Chief Executive Officer   

Salary: Circa £75,000 + Relocation Package & Bonus 

North Wales (Bangor or Aberduna office locations) – hybrid  

Full time, Permanent 

Closing Date: 30th September 2025 

Are you a visionary leader? Would you be able to enhance a compelling future for the North Wales Wildlife Trust?   

These are exciting times, and we’re looking for a new CEO to join us!   

We're keen to hear from those who can provide strategic and operational leadership that ensures the Trust fulfils its charitable objectives and delivers its mission effectively and sustainably while continuing to grow.   

This includes shaping and implementing the strategic plan, managing people and resources, maintaining financial health, and building strong relationships with its membership, other stakeholders, funders, and the wider community.   

You'll be ultimately responsible for the governance, fundraising, public trust and social impact of North Wales Wildlife Trust. An important part of this role is to ensure we play our part as an active member of the federation of Wildlife Trusts to help secure wins for wildlife beyond our border.  

The role will be hybrid (after settling in period) and ideally you will be based in North Wales as we have office facilities available in Bangor or Aberduna. There will be regular travel to off-site meetings.  

Who we are looking for   

• p>An experienced senior manager with degree (or degree-equivalent qualification).  
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• Experience of organisational leadership within a financially accountable organisation, whether in the charitable, public, or private sector.  

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• Proven commercial strategy / business experience, with the ability to generate and manage diverse income streams, including through partnerships, grants, trading, or other business related activities.  

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• Experience with a wide range of stakeholders and partners and working with them to achieve programme aims.  

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• Strong data and IT abilities 

• Good public speaker with strong presentational skills  

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• Excellent Project Management experience  

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• A strong understanding of environmental issues, with a broad overview of key aspects of ecology, conservation, agriculture, fishing, climate change and other environmental pressures.  

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Welsh language skills are not essential for this role but are highly desirable. We expect the successful candidate, if not already fluent, to be committed to learning Welsh and to demonstrate a strong understanding of and support for Welsh culture, which is integral to our work in land management and nature recovery. 

We are proud to offer a wide range of benefits including:    

• Discretionary relocation package up to £10k reimbursement against receipts for moving expenses. 
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• Discretionary bonus scheme of up to 10% of salary per annum, based on achieving agreed long-term performance targets. 

• 32 days of holiday per year, including statutory Bank Holidays, which increase by one day for each fully completed year of service up to a maximum of 38 days. 

• Salary Exchange Pension (6% ER contributions – 6% EE contributions) 

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• Life Assurance (2x salary) 

• Learn Welsh on us 

Who we are:    

North Wales Wildlife Trust is an independent charity and one of 46 Wildlife Trusts working across the UK to protect wildlife for the future. We are always looking for passionate, dedicated and resourceful people to join us. If you have an interest in nature conservation issues and a passion for the values of The Wildlife Trusts, we would love to hear from you!   

With the support of our members and volunteers, and our funders and partners, we work to restore nature, to empower people to take action for nature, and to create a society where nature matters.   

We do this by managing natural landscapes in North Wales, including over 750 hectares of land, both on and beyond our 35 nature reserves.  We also work to raise awareness of and protect the important coastal waters of North Wales.   

We value the connection of natural habitats, wildlife and people, and work with landholders, businesses, organisations and individuals to create, improve and connect habitats in North Wales. We also provide planning and other professional services to local authorities, businesses and individuals.   

Chief Executive Officer   

Salary: Circa £75,000 + Relocation Package & Bonus 

North Wales (Bangor or Aberduna office locations) – hybrid  

Full time, Permanent 

Closing Date: 30th September 2025 

Are you a visionary leader? Would you be able to enhance a compelling future for the North Wales Wildlife Trust?   

These are exciting times, and we’re looking for a new CEO to join us!   

We're keen to hear from those who can provide strategic and operational leadership that ensures the Trust fulfils its charitable objectives and delivers its mission effectively and sustainably while continuing to grow.   

This includes shaping and implementing the strategic plan, managing people and resources, maintaining financial health, and building strong relationships with its membership, other stakeholders, funders, and the wider community.   

You'll be ultimately responsible for the governance, fundraising, public trust and social impact of North Wales Wildlife Trust. An important part of this role is to ensure we play our part as an active member of the federation of Wildlife Trusts to help secure wins for wildlife beyond our border.  

The role will be hybrid (after settling in period) and ideally you will be based in North Wales as we have office facilities available in Bangor or Aberduna. There will be regular travel to off-site meetings.  

Who we are looking for   

• p>An experienced senior manager with degree (or degree-equivalent qualification).  
  /li>

• Experience of organisational leadership within a financially accountable organisation, whether in the charitable, public, or private sector.  

  /li>

• Proven commercial strategy / business experience, with the ability to generate and manage diverse income streams, including through partnerships, grants, trading, or other business related activities.  

  /li>

• Experience with a wide range of stakeholders and partners and working with them to achieve programme aims.  

  /li>

• Strong data and IT abilities 

• Good public speaker with strong presentational skills  

  /li>

• Excellent Project Management experience  

  /li>

• A strong understanding of environmental issues, with a broad overview of key aspects of ecology, conservation, agriculture, fishing, climate change and other environmental pressures.  

  /li>

Welsh language skills are not essential for this role but are highly desirable. We expect the successful candidate, if not already fluent, to be committed to learning Welsh and to demonstrate a strong understanding of and support for Welsh culture, which is integral to our work in land management and nature recovery. 

We are proud to offer a wide range of benefits including:    

• Discretionary relocation package up to £10k reimbursement against receipts for moving expenses. 
  /li>

• Discretionary bonus scheme of up to 10% of salary per annum, based on achieving agreed long-term performance targets. 

• 32 days of holiday per year, including statutory Bank Holidays, which increase by one day for each fully completed year of service up to a maximum of 38 days. 

• Salary Exchange Pension (6% ER contributions – 6% EE contributions) 

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• Life Assurance (2x salary) 

• Learn Welsh on us 

Who we are:    

North Wales Wildlife Trust is an independent charity and one of 46 Wildlife Trusts working across the UK to protect wildlife for the future. We are always looking for passionate, dedicated and resourceful people to join us. If you have an interest in nature conservation issues and a passion for the values of The Wildlife Trusts, we would love to hear from you!   

With the support of our members and volunteers, and our funders and partners, we work to restore nature, to empower people to take action for nature, and to create a society where nature matters.   

We do this by managing natural landscapes in North Wales, including over 750 hectares of land, both on and beyond our 35 nature reserves.  We also work to raise awareness of and protect the important coastal waters of North Wales.   

We value the connection of natural habitats, wildlife and people, and work with landholders, businesses, organisations and individuals to create, improve and connect habitats in North Wales. We also provide planning and other professional services to local authorities, businesses and individuals.   

Chief Executive Officer

You will need to be based in North West England and commutable to Liverpool

Salary upwards of 100,000 + Profit Related Pay OTE of circa 200,000 + Start Up Opportunity with Share Options + Pension + Benefits

Do you have proven Commercial Leadership experience ideally with a background in defence, software, or other high-security industries looking for a unique prospect to run an already established business with the support of an experienced and knowledgeable Board?

On offer is a rare and completely unique position where you will shape and deliver its strategic direction. You'll have the freedom to lead the business, drive commercial success, and unlock new opportunities across the market.

This innovative and forward thinking company have clear growth plans and they are looking for a CEO to lead and run the business driving future growth.

This role would suit someone who already has experience at CEO level or an advanced and proven Commercial Leader looking for a one off opportunity with long term potential.

The Role:
- Set and deliver the company's strategy, business plan, and market position, with a focus on strong financial outcomes.
- Build relationships and drive growth through business development and partnerships across defence, including SME's, UK MOD and allied nations.
- Lead the sales function and support product development alongside the CTO, helping to grow a high-performing team.
- Oversee R&D contracts and grants, ensuring quality, compliance, and security standards are met for defence-grade software.

The Person:
- Proven commercial leadership, ideally in defence, software, or high-security sectors, with experience scaling early-stage businesses.
- You will need to have an understanding of government procurement, cybersecurity processes and ideally markets such as radars, autonomous navigation, or sonar.
- Excellent communicator with stakeholder management and line leadership experience; UK national with SC clearance preferred.
- Looking for a rare and unique role with a rewarding profit related pay as well as shares


CEO, Chief Executive Officer, Commercial Director, Operations Director, Managing Director, COO, Liverpool, Birkenhead, Warrington, Runcorn, Chester, Manchester,

Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Olly Shone at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Could you lead Delegated Services CIC into its next exciting chapter?

Delegated Services is a thriving Community Interest Company (CIC) dedicated to being the first-choice partner for the education and community sectors, providing high-quality support services with incredible value.

We are at a pivotal moment in our growth, and we are now seeking an exceptional and visionary Chief Executive Officer to build upon our strong foundations and guide us into a future of even greater impact and support to the Education and Community sectors in the West Country, but with a National reach.

This is a unique opportunity for a passionate and strategic leader to join our dedicated team. We understand the importance of a smooth and effective transition, and as such, the handover process from our current CEO will be carefully phased over 6 months. This period will allow for comprehensive knowledge transfer, relationship building, and a seamless integration into the organisation, ensuring the continued success and stability of Delegated Services.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a proven track record of strategic leadership and operational management, ideally within the not-for-profit or social enterprise sector

• Possesses a deep understanding of governance, financial management, and stakeholder engagement within a CIC framework, building and maintaining effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, for example, demonstrating working experience with School/MAT CEOs, Leaders, Headteachers, etc. knowing how schools work, with preferably some knowledge of the charity sector

• Is an inspirational communicator, capable of motivating teams, building strong partnerships, and advocating for our mission

• Is an experienced and skilled professional in our core areas of service, primarily, HS&W

• Can market and sell the services to potential new customers and negotiate with existing agreement customers, renewal of their arrangements, where applicable, for April and September 2026 and beyond, repeating the process on a rolling basis, and

• Is committed to our values and passionate about making a tangible difference in education and the community.

If you are ready to take on a significant leadership role within a values-driven organisation and contribute to a legacy of positive change, we encourage you to apply.

Application must be submitted by the end of day deadline: 31st October 2025.

To find out more request the full Job Description.

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Chief Executive Officer

You will need to be based in North West England and commutable to Liverpool

Salary upwards of £100,000 + Profit Related Pay OTE of circa £200,000 + Start Up Opportunity with Share Options + Pension + Benefits

Do you have proven Commercial Leadership experience ideally with a background in defence, software, or other high-security industries looking for a unique prospect to r.

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We’re seeking an Interim Chief Executive Officer for our public sector client on an initial 9-month contract, paying market rates (day rate or FTC salary option).

This role offers hybrid working with an expectation to attend key meetings onsite within the region.

The Interim CEO will provide strategic leadership during a period of significant change and transformation, working closely with senior stakeholders and elected leaders to establish effective governance, drive organisational readiness, and ensure delivery of strategic priorities.

You will be an experienced, politically astute leader with a track record of operating successfully at Chief Executive / Senior Executive level within complex public sector organisations. The role demands excellent system leadership, the ability to influence nationally and regionally, and proven experience in managing large-scale change at pace.

The successful CEO will demonstrate:

• Executive leadership experience within local government or wider public sector

• Strong political awareness and credibility operating at the most senior levels

• Experience of leading transformation and organisational setup/transition

• Financial stewardship and statutory responsibility oversight

• Proven ability to build trust and alignment across multiple stakeholders

• Commitment to inclusive growth, public value, and community impact

Interested?

Please apply below.

Interim Chief Executive Officer, CEO, Council, Local Government, Transformation, Governance, Public Sector Leadership, Devolution

This transformation will see powers and funding transferred from central government to a new Mayoral Combined County Authority, enhancing local control over key areas such as transport, housing, and economic development.

• Provide confident, strategic leadership to shape the identity, values, and long-term direction
• Establish a high-performing executive team and organisational structure aligned to future delivery priorities
• Foster a culture of collaborative, inclusive, and transparent leadership

• Lead the operational delivery of the devolution deal, assuming devolved powers and responsibilities
• Develop impactful programmes tailored to the clients needs and opportunities
• Increase internal capacity and governance for long-term devolution success

• Champion inclusive economic growth, public service reform, and improved outcomes for residents
• Ensure programmes reflect community priorities and reduce inequalities
• Embed evidence-based decision-making and a focus on public value

• Navigate complex political environments with credibility and tact
• Build trust across the system and enable shared ownership of the Authority's mission
• Provide impartial strategic advice to decision makers

• Represent the Authority at regional, national, and ministerial levels
• Build strategic alliances with government departments, business leaders, and civic organisations

• Establish robust financial systems, controls, and reporting mechanisms
• Lead budget development and resource planning for the initial phase
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements

• Lead the change transformation process to embed values, behaviours, and employee engagement
• Role model core values and behaviours ensuring all senior leaders do the same
• Set the tone for an inclusive workplace culture that attracts and retains top talent

• Fulfil the statutory responsibilities of the Head of Paid Service
• Prepare the organisation for future statutory functions under the elected Mayor and permanent leadership

• Strong track record of professional development and expert knowledge in a relevant area
• Inspirational leadership style with a commitment to inclusion, integrity, and public service
• Experience in senior executive leadership within complex public sector organisations
• Proven ability to lead across complex systems, aligning functions across councils and regional partners
• Deep understanding of devolution, place-based leadership, and multi-agency governance
• Strong political awareness and ability to build trust across diverse stakeholder groups
• Track record of delivering strategic programmes with measurable public impact
• Experience managing media, political relationships, and public-facing roles
• Proven ability to shape public narrative and build stakeholder trust through clear communication
• Knowledge of statutory duties, regulatory frameworks, and public accountability requirements

If you are a visionary leader with a deep understanding of devolution and the public sector, ready to drive significant transformation within the highways industry, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's transformative journey.