Job Details:
Chief Executive Officer

Job Description

Back on Track has a bold new strategy, and we need a CEO with the presence and strategic influence to bring it to life. 

Main place of work: Back on Track, Swan Buildings, Manchester 
Salary: £57,000 - £65,000 depending on experience 
Contract type: Full time (35 hours) 
Application closing date: Midday on Friday 6 June 2025 
Start date: from September 2025 

Back on Track is a Greater Manchester charity that enables people to make lasting positive changes in their lives. This could be managing problematic drug and/or alcohol use, living a crime-free life, improving mental health and wellbeing, or finding and maintaining a stable home.  

The role of Chief Executive Officer is ideal for someone who is looking for an opportunity to lead an organisation while maintaining a strong and direct connection to the people we work with. We are looking for someone to translate vision into action, shaping services, systems, and policy at both local and national levels with empathy, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity. 

Essential knowledge and experience 

• Strategic leadership experience in the charity, public or other relevant sector
• Experience of building relationships and productive partnerships with both internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrable experience of leading change within a dynamic, complex environment
• Successful experience of leading and managing teams and developing people
• Good understanding of strategic financial planning, maximising existing and potential revenue streams and budget management
• Good understanding of national and regional strategies and policy relating to our work
• Good understanding of the role of a Board of Trustees, or similar, enabling the Board to function effectively and in accordance with relevant governance and compliance 

For the full details of the job and how to apply download the application pack on our website: https://www.backontrackmanchester.org.uk/work-for-us/ceo/ 

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion 
Back on Track is fully committed to the active promotion of equal opportunities in its capacity as an employer and in the provision of all its services. We are committed to bringing together people with diverse skills, knowledge and experience to reflect the community we work in. We value lived experience greatly and what it can bring to a role. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including people who many have convictions and/or personal experiences of homelessness, mental health and drug and alcohol issues.