Chief Executive Officer

Thank you for your interest in the role of Chief Executive Officer of Avenue. We welcome applications from people with the relevant skills and experience to help drive our organisation forward. We are based in Aberdeen and provide support for families and individuals across the Northeast of Scotland, with a focus on relationships, wellbeing and children.We offer a range of services to encourage personal growth, strengthen relationships, promote family wellbeing, support children and enable healthy relationships for all. We strive towards a world in which people enjoy harmonious and respectful interactions in all aspects of their lives. Our team is made up of practitioners with a range of training, experience and specialisms. We know that everybody (and every family) is different, and we aim to offer support tailored to individual needs.Avenue is the largest relationships charity in Scotland, and our offering is uniquely broad. Operating at our scale requires kind leadership and both the ambition and the energy to sustain our work. Notwithstanding ensuring our sustainability, our Board is committed to further developing Avenue and the impact we have on people’s lives. We seek to provide an enabling and supportive environment for the new CEO and our talented staff team. We are committed to ensuring that Avenue delivers the highest standards of good and transparent governance. We have strong dynamic partnerships and are members of the Relationships Scotland network, giving us a source of reliable evidence-based practice and a platform to influence government, policy makers and the wider sector.Avenue is looking for someone to lead, support and drive the organisation to a new level. In 2026 we will be looking at our strategy, systems and processes and the new CEO will be central to creating a strong platform from which to further our mission of supporting people to develop and maintain healthy relationships. We seek to provide an enabling and supportive environment for the new CEO and our talented staff teamJob Purpose:The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for the successful delivery of the strategic direction of Avenue. Together, the Board and Chief Executive are responsible for the Avenue’s financial stability and its operations. The Board delegates responsibility for management and day-to-day operations to the Chief Executive. The Chief Executive also supports the Board to carry out its governance functions effectively by providing information, guidance and support. As Company Secretary, the Chief Executive oversees all compliance including ensuring the filing of all legal and regulatory documents and monitoring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.Reports to: Chair of Board of TrusteesDirect Reports: There are 5 staff managed by the Chief Executive. There are 30 staff employed in total and we have a number of freelance counsellors and mediators.Hours of Work: Full time, with occasional evening or weekend commitments.Location: The normal place of work is Belgrave House, 7 Belgrave Terrace,Aberdeen, AB25 2NR.There is a requirement to visit and have presence at services across the Northeast of Scotland. Some travel (regional and national) is required, commensurate with the profile and responsibilities of the post.Salary Range: £53,000 - £57,000Recruitment is usually at the lower end of the band unless exceptional relevant experience justifies a higher entry point.Contract: PermanentStart date: To be agreedClosing Date: 17th November 2025Interviews will be held on: 28th November 2025Application: please send a CV and covering letter demonstrating how you meet the person specification and management competences to avenuehr@avenuecharity.org. Download our CEO recruitment pack from out website: https://avenuecharity.org/join-us/