Chief Executive Officer

Inclusive Consulting is excited to partner with Sheffield ME & Fibromyalgia Group (SMEFG) to recruit a Chief Executive Officer based in the heart of Sheffield City Centre. This part-time role (28 hours/week) is a fantastic opportunity to lead a small, passionate team at a pivotal moment in the charity’s development, shaping strategy, enhancing services, and improving the lives of over 700 members living with ME/CFS, fibromyalgia, and Long-COVID.

About Sheffield ME & Fibromyalgia Group

SMEFG exists to support people living with ME/CFS, fibromyalgia, and Long-COVID through advice, wellbeing activities, social connection, and advocacy. Our services include:

• Benefits advice and advocacy to maximise financial security and access entitlements
• Activities and events including mindfulness, singing groups, swimming, and social gatherings
• Peer support via social media and volunteer-led initiatives
• Expert talks and awareness campaigns to provide up-to-date information to members, professionals, and the public

Our work empowers members to make informed life choices, reduces social isolation, and fosters a sense of belonging. Members report improved confidence, mental wellbeing, and economic outcomes as a direct result of our programmes.

Role Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and operational management across all areas of the charity, including staff, volunteers, tutors, and student placements.
• Develop and implement the charity’s strategy in line with its mission, ensuring programmes meet the needs of members and reflect available resources.
• Oversee service delivery, including wellbeing activities, benefits advice, social events, online and in-person support, and communications.
• Manage budgets, monitor expenditure, and provide accurate financial and operational reports to the Board of Trustees.
• Lead fundraising efforts, develop a funding strategy, prepare bids, and maintain relationships with funders.
• Ensure sound governance, compliance with statutory requirements, and effective risk management.
• Act as an ambassador for SMEFG to members, partners, professionals, and the wider public.

Person Specification

• Proven experience managing small charities or comparable organisations, balancing strategic ambition with budget constraints.
• Strong skills in programme development, delivery, and evaluation.
• Experience recruiting, motivating, and managing staff and volunteers.
• Fundraising experience, including grant identification and bid-writing.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Knowledge of GDPR, safeguarding, and health & safety principles.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Understanding of chronic illness and its impact on members.
• Experience working with a Trustee Board and knowledge of the voluntary sector is desirable.

What’s On Offer

• £45,000 (FTE)
• 28 days plus statutory holidays (FTE)
• 5% employer contribution
• Part-time role, operating Monday – Thursday, 28hrs per week
• Sheffield City Centre offices
• Professional development support and volunteering leave (pro-rata, 20 hours/year)
• Inclusive and supportive culture, working in a team dedicated to improving the lives of people living with chronic illness

Applications should include a CV, and you may also want to include a supporting statement outlining your suitability for the role.

• Application deadline:13 April 2026
• First stage interviews:Week commencing 13 April 2026
• Second stage interviews:Week commencing 27 April 2026

For any questions or an informal conversation, contact Becki at becki.ashley@incconsulting.co.uk.

We are committed to providing a fair and inclusive recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please inform your consultant. Please note, while we are unable to respond to all unsuccessful applications, we are happy to keep your details on our CRM system and consider you for future opportunities. If you wish to have your details removed at any time, please contact hello@incconsulting.co.uk with your request.