Chief Executive Officer

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Employer:
PA Housing
Location:
Hybrid. Bede Island - Leicester, Case House - Walton-on-Thames, and London
Salary:
Competitive
Closing date:
17:00, Friday 12th December 2025
Job Ref:
GSe127394

Recruitment timetable

Closing Date
17:00, Friday 12th December 2025

Description

Do you want to lead the next chapter of transformation at PA Housing?

At PA Housing, we’re not your traditional housing provider. We’re a people-first, resident-focused organisation with a commercial mindset and a passion for innovation. Everything we do is about delivering exceptional service and creating homes and communities where people thrive. Over the last few years, we’ve been on a journey to reignite our focus on residents and bring a heartbeat back to the organisation. Today, PA feels alive with energy, ambition, and purpose, and we’re ready for the next chapter.

Our vision is that the people who live in our homes will be proud of where they live, and the people who work for our organisation will be proud of the differences they make. Our purpose is to provide warm, safe and affordable homes and related services to those who need them. We celebrate diversity and welcome leaders who bring fresh perspectives and inclusive thinking. At PA Housing, everyone belongs, and every voice matters.

We’ve built a culture of energy and positive momentum. We’ve evolved naturally, embracing change and pushing ourselves to do more and be better. Now, we’re looking for a proven leader to take us further.

As our new Chief Executive Officer, you’ll champion our values and drive transformation that puts people and process at the heart of everything. You’ll inspire and enable our talented teams, get behind our residents, and lead with a customer-first mindset. Most importantly, you’ll guide PA to upskill and support every employee to be the best version of themselves—because when our people thrive, our residents thrive. This is about building on strong foundations and accelerating progress, ensuring PA Housing continues to set the standard for innovation and service in the sector.

We’re seeking a CEO with a track record of success in customer-focused organisations, someone who combines commercial acumen with genuine care for people. You’ll bring vision, energy, and the ability to galvanise others around a shared purpose, ensuring our Executive team operates with transparency and in true partnership with the Board. You’ll create a culture where every colleague, no matter their role, understands the value they bring to PA’s mission and feels deeply connected to our residents. You’ll lead with confidence, creativity and compassion, knowing that while we may do things differently and innovatively, we are a charity at heart and will never shy away from our purpose or from putting residents first.

If you’re ready to lead an organisation that’s ambitious, forward-thinking, and committed to making a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

If you are excited by this fantastic opportunity and would like to learn more about how you could help us achieve our ambitions, then please reach out to GatenbySanderson.

Rosie Gunn on 07964 841 007,
Lousie Bickley on 07586 715788

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