Chief Executive
Location: North of England
Flexible working 0.6 FTE
£100k pro-rata
Launchpad exists to support homeless military veterans in rebuilding their lives after service. We provide safe housing, tailored support, and pathways into employment, enabling individuals to regain independence and purpose.
As Chief Executive, you will provide strategic and operational leadership, ensuring Launchpad delivers high-quality services while remaining financially sustainable and forward-looking. You will act as an ambassador for the charity, strengthening partnerships across the public, private, and third sectors, and raising our profile nationally.
The role requires both strategic oversight and a willingness to engage directly with the realities of service delivery, so we are seeking a leader who combines strategic clarity with compassion, credibility and tenacity. This position also offers highly flexible working hours and days. The ideal candidate will bring proven executive leadership experience within the housing or homelessness sectors, with a genuine commitment to supporting veterans and an awareness of the challenges they may face.
If this sounds like you, take a look at the pack, then contact Denise Kirkham, Partner at Distinctive People for an informal discussion on 07833 475669.
Click below to view the Candidate Pack:
Launchpad – Chief Executive Candidate Pack
DP Personal Declaration Form Executive
Key Dates
Closing Date: Tuesday 26th May 2026
First Stage Interviews (MS Teams): Tuesday 9th June 2026
Final Stage Interviews (in-person Newcastle): Thursday 25th June 2026
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