Chief Executive Officer
Salary £ Up to £55,000
Hybrid – including offices in the local authority areas of Basildon, Braintree, Brentwood, Castle Point, Rochford and Thurrock
Vacancy listed 02/09/2025
Application deadline 25/09/2025
Details
Due to the retirement of our existing Chief Executive officer we are looking for an inspirational and self-motivated leader to continue to develop Citizens Advice Braintree & South Essex (CABSE). CABSE is a well regarded local independent charity providing free, impartial and confidential information, advice and guidance to over 20,000 people per annum. 

This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful Local Citizens Advice in Essex serving a population of over 750,000 people spread across the local authority areas of Basildon, Braintree, Brentwood, Castle Point, Rochford and Thurrock. 

The successful candidate may be an experienced Citizens Advice professional, a Senior Manager with experience in the other parts of the voluntary sector or someone with an outstanding track record who is looking for a career change. 
 
Full details in the Application Pack and supporting documents below.
 
CABSE is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our clients and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 
 
The successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check, satisfactory references and must meet the HMRC requirements to be considered a ‘Fit & Proper person’. 
 
 
To apply please download the application form and guidance first.  Once you've completed the application form and the supporting documents and have everything ready to submit, click the "Apply" button.
Please refer to the 'Guidance notes for applicants' on how to upload your application form.    
 

You will receive an automatic acknowledgement of your application however only applications with a filled in application form and CV will be considered. 
Notes

Closing date for applications: 5pm on Thursday 25th of September 2025
Stage 1 Interview dates: 13th and 14th of October 2025
Stage 2 Panel Interview date: 21st October 2025

Attached documents
Title File
Application Form CABSE_Paid_Staff_Application_-_Chief_Executive_Officer.docx
Application Form Guidance CABSE__CEO_paid-staff-application-guidance.docx
CEO Job Pack CABSE_CEO_Job_Pack_-_September_2025.docx
Fit & Proper Person Declaration Fit-and-proper-persons-helpsheet-and-declaration.pdf