Chief Executive Officer

Chief Executive Officer

Location: Hybrid, Aberdare (50/50 split)
Salary: £55,000 per annum + excellent benefits
Contract: Permanent, Full-time (37hpw)
Application deadline: Midday on 31/08/2025
Executive Search Partner: Yolk Recruitment

Change lives. Shape strategy. Champion older people.

Are you an inspiring and resilient leader ready to take on a rewarding challenge? Age Connects Morgannwg is looking for a bold, compassionate, and forward-thinking Chief Executive Officer to lead the next phase of our journey.

We're a well-established, community-rooted charity working across Rhondda Cynon Taf, Bridgend and Merthyr Tydfil. Our mission is simple but powerful: to support older people-especially those who are vulnerable, isolated, or living in poverty-to live well, stay connected, and feel valued.

With over 45 years of trusted service, an ambitious three-year strategy ("Together for Older People"), and a dedicated team of over 60 staff and 100+ volunteers, we're ready for a new Chief Executive Officer to steer the ship into its next chapter.

This is more than a leadership role-it's a legacy role.

As our Chief Executive Officer, you will:

• Drive our strategic vision and long-term sustainability.
• Be a bold ambassador for older people's rights and dignity.
• Inspire and lead a passionate team across diverse services.
• Build meaningful partnerships across sectors and communities.
• Navigate a complex funding environment with creativity and confidence.

We're seeking someone who is not only operationally astute and financially literate, but also deeply values-led-with the empathy, integrity, and people skills to lead with both head and heart.

Whether you're an experienced Chief Executive Officer or ready to step into your first CEO post, what matters most is your ability to lead through change, influence with authenticity, and inspire trust.

What you'll bring:

• A proven track record in strategic leadership and organisational growth.
• Exceptional communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Confidence in financial oversight and income diversification.
• A passion for older people's wellbeing, rights, and independence.
• The resilience to lead through uncertainty with clarity and care.

We welcome applications from across sectors-what matters is that your values align with ours: Listening. Learning. Caring.

Why join us?

• £55,000 salary + 4% non-contributory pension
• 25 days annual leave (rising to 30) + bank holidays + birthday off
• Flexible working and family-friendly culture
• Employee Assistance Programme and staff discounts
• Opportunity to shape a vital organisation in a time of change

Apply now

Yolk Recruitment is proud to be partnering exclusively with Age Connects Morgannwg on this Chief Executive Officer appointment. For an informal, confidential discussion or to request a copy of the full candidate pack please contact:

Emily Rex - Senior Charity Consultant

Nici Jones - Director, Public Sector & Not-for-Profit

Visit www.ageconnectsmorgannwg.org.uk to explore more about our mission and work.