Chief Executive Officer

Chief Executive Officer Organisation: West House Location: Workington, Cumbria (hybrid working) Salary: Circa £100,000 plus benefits Relocation Support: Available for exceptional candidates Closing Date: 14 October 2026 Requirement: Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across multiple sites. Lead one of Cumbria''s most respected social care organisations. West House is seeking an exceptional Chief Executive Officer to lead the organisation through its next chapter. Supporting adults and children with learning disabilities across Cumbria, West House combines a proud 40-year history with ambitious plans for the future. With more than 400 colleagues, an annual income of approximately £15 million and a diverse portfolio of regulated services and social enterprises, this is an opportunity to lead an organisation that changes lives every day. Working closely with the Board, you will provide strategic leadership to ensure West House continues to deliver outstanding outcomes for the people it supports while strengthening organisational performance, quality, sustainability and growth. This is a role for a visible and authentic leader who can balance commercial acumen with a deep commitment to social impact. We are looking for an accomplished executive with significant leadership experience at Director or CEO level within a complex, CQC and Ofsted-regulated, human-centred organisation. You will have a proven track record of leading through growth, change or ..... full job details .....