About CEO & Director Roles
CEO and Director roles on Homeless Hostel Jobs cover senior leadership positions across homelessness and housing charities, local authorities and housing associations. Listings under this tag include Charity Director, Director of Housing, Director of Finance, Assistant Director and Deputy Director posts, spanning both charity-wide leadership and directorate-level roles within larger organisations and councils.
What CEOs & Directors Typically Do
Day to day, CEOs and Directors set organisational or directorate strategy, report to trustees, councillors or a board, oversee budgets and major contracts, and represent the organisation with funders, commissioners and partner agencies. Assistant and Deputy Director roles typically lead a specific service area (such as housing strategy, homelessness services or finance) and manage senior operational staff on behalf of the Director or CEO.
Typical Salary
Salaries for CEO and Director roles on Homeless Hostel Jobs vary widely by organisation size and remit: Assistant Director and Deputy Director posts typically range from £55,000 to £75,000, with Director of Finance, Director of Housing and Charity Director roles often reaching £70,000-£90,000+ at larger charities, housing associations and councils. Pay varies by employer, region and scope of responsibility — check each individual listing for the exact salary offered.
Skills Employers Look For
Employers typically look for proven senior leadership and strategic planning experience, strong budget and risk management skills, and the ability to build relationships with trustees, funders, commissioners and other senior stakeholders. Other commonly requested skills include: change management, partnership and contract negotiation, and experience reporting to a board or committee.
Do I Need Experience?
Yes — CEO and Director-level posts are senior leadership roles, so almost all require substantial prior experience in a senior management or director-level position, typically within the housing, homelessness, social care or wider charity sector. Deputy and Assistant Director posts can be a route in for experienced senior managers moving up from service or area management roles.
Qualifications & DBS
A relevant professional or postgraduate qualification (such as an MBA, CIH or a housing, social work or business-related degree) is often desirable for senior posts, though extensive leadership experience is generally weighted more heavily than a specific qualification. An Enhanced DBS check is standard for Director-level posts with any direct oversight of services supporting vulnerable adults.
Where Currently Recruiting
CEO and Director vacancies are currently live across the UK, including London and Southwark Council, with roles based at charity head offices, housing associations and local authorities. Browse jobs in London, or use the location filter on this page to search by city or region.
Related Categories
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FAQs
What is the difference between a CEO and a Director in this sector? A CEO typically leads an entire charity or organisation and reports to its board of trustees, while a Director or Assistant Director usually leads one directorate or service area within a larger organisation.
Do I need a specific qualification to apply? Not usually — employers generally prioritise proven senior leadership experience in the sector over a specific qualification, though a relevant postgraduate qualification can strengthen an application.
Is a DBS check required? Director-level posts with oversight of services supporting vulnerable adults typically require an Enhanced DBS check.
Can I move into this sector from local government? Yes — many Director and Assistant Director roles in housing and homelessness are based within or recruited from local authorities.
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