Job title and organisation: Chief Executive Officer - Leeds Survivor Led Crisis Service
Salary: Negotiable
Hours: 37 per week - Flexible throughout the week, including some evenings and weekends
Contract: Permanent
Location: Dial House, 12 Chapel Street, LS15 7RW
Closing time and date: Thursday 26 March 2026 at 10:00am
We are seeking to appoint a Chief Executive Officer with a proven commitment to survivor-led practice, outstanding organisational leadership capability, and relevant therapeutic competence, to provide strategic and inspirational leadership for the organisation’s future.
Leeds Survivor Led Crisis Service (LSLCS) exists to provide compassionate, person-centred, trauma-informed crisis support to people across Leeds and West Yorkshire. Founded in 1999 by individuals with lived experience of mental health crisis, the organisation has grown to deliver a range of services for adults, children and young people while remaining rooted in survivor leadership and empowerment. LSLCS has a long history of innovation and excellence; receiving multiple national awards.
The CEO holds overarching responsibility for the current service provisions, with the support of operational directors and service managers. LSLCS challenges and shapes current practices; aligned with the needs of those accessing crisis services, with a strong emphasis on gaining and reviewing service user and team feedback to inform decision-making. The CEO must be able to review feedback openly, regularly and with genuine curiosity in shaping the future of the organisation.
The CEO provides strategic leadership to ensure that LSLCS continues to deliver high-quality, values-led crisis services. Working closely with the Board of Trustees, the CEO ensures the organisation operates in alignment with its survivor-led ethos, trauma-informed principles, and person-centred philosophy. The post-holder champions the mission of LSLCS, strengthens its culture, and maintains the organisation’s reputation as a trusted and innovative provider of crisis support.
The CEO must ensure that the organisation’s governance is compliant with Charity Commission requirements, contractual obligations and all other relevant legislation and guidance, and works closely with the Operations Director (Central Services) to ensure the organisation’s financial sustainability and the appropriate, responsible use of its resources.
For an informal discussion about the role, email recruitment@lslcs.org.uk or call 0113 260 9328.
Closing Date: 10am, Thursday 26th March
Short Listing w/c 30th March
Interview Date: w/c Monday 6th April
For an application pack, email recruitment@lslcs.org.uk or phone 0113260 9328
The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
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