Corporate Services Executive Director

Corporate Services Executive Director

Competitive salary

DISC is a multi-thematic organisation that provides a range of specialist services and expertise to promote social inclusion and ultimately help people to realise their potential.  DISC provide services to manage substance misuse and health issues, support for young people and families, employment training and education provision and housing support services.

It is an exciting time for DISC, the charity is truly thriving having doubled in size across the last three years.  Turnover is projected to be c. £36 million and employee numbers will rise in excess of 900 staff by the end of 2018/19.

Having recently reset the five-year strategy, DISC is focused on achieving effective and sustainable growth in pursuit of the vision to be an impactful and innovative health and social care provider.

The Executive Director of Corporate Services position is a newly created role that will enable DISC to both consolidate its recent growth and achieve its key strategic objectives. 

DISC is seeking a proven leader to complement its existing Executive team.  The successful applicant will have a demonstrable understanding of corporate management and be able to make a significant contribution to the organisation's strategic management and development.

The primary role purpose is to provide leadership across the corporate services area, initially including HR, Workforce Development, IT, Health and Safety and Finance. Immediate areas of focus will include the review, development and execution of the correct process and controls infrastructure to mitigate risk across the corporate services.  Longer term, the role will evolve into the strategic leadership of corporate service disciplines, providing expertise that will enable DISC to continue to achieve its strategic objectives.

The successful candidate is likely to have led Corporate Service areas within a growing organisation, be comfortable operating across all areas and be able to deputise for the CEO when required.  This will be a highly influential position and, over time, you will also be expected to lead aspects of corporate development.

The ability to develop people and form strong relationships will be vital to the success of the role.  You must be committed to partnership working, motivated and passionate about achieving the best outcomes for services users, their families and the wider community

Please contact our retained consultants Nigel Wright to receive the full candidate pack including job and person specification.