Join us as Chief Executive and lead Camphill Village Trust into its next exciting chapter; inspiring people, strengthening communities and ensuring outstanding, person-centred care remains at the heart of everything we do.
Who we are
Camphill Village Trust is a national charity that has been supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs for more than 70 years.
Across nine communities in England, the Trust enables people to lead meaningful, independent and connected lives through high-quality, person-centred support, underpinned by a strong commitment to inclusion, community and opportunity.
As the organisation enters an exciting new chapter, Camphill Village Trust is seeking an exceptional Chief Executive Officer to build on the significant progress made through a period of transformation and lead the Trust into its next phase of growth and impact.
The successful candidate will shape the future direction of the organisation, bringing people together behind a shared vision, strengthening organisational culture and ensuring outstanding, values-led care remains at the heart of everything they do.
Learn more about what we doAbout the role
As Chief Executive Officer, you will lead Camphill Village Trust through the next phase of its evolution, building on the significant transformation already underway while shaping a clear and ambitious vision for the future. Working closely with the Board, executive leadership team, colleagues and the people the Trust supports, you will ensure the organisation continues to deliver exceptional, person-centred care while remaining financially sustainable and true to its values.
This is a highly visible leadership role, requiring someone equally comfortable setting strategic direction as they are engaging with colleagues and communities across the organisation’s geographically dispersed locations.
You will foster a culture of openness, collaboration and empowerment, developing a high-performing executive team that works collectively to deliver outstanding outcomes.
Alongside driving organisational performance, you will act as a passionate ambassador for Camphill Village Trust, building strong relationships with regulators, commissioners, partners, supporters and the wider sector.
You will play a pivotal role in shaping the organisation’s next strategic plan, ensuring its identity as a leading provider of high-quality, regulated social care is reflected alongside its rich heritage of community living and green care.
Throughout, your focus will remain on improving the lives of the people the Trust supports, creating an organisation where quality, compassion and values drive every decision.
Who we are looking for
We are seeking a dynamic, values-led leader with an exceptional senior leadership track record of success in an organisation of similar scale and complexity. Our new CEO will combine strategic vision with humility, authenticity and the ability to bring people together. This is a role for someone who leads through collaboration and empowerment, creating an environment where people feel valued and inspired to achieve their best.
You will have a proven track record of leading complex organisations through periods of significant change, with experience of operating within a regulated environment and driving quality and sustainability. Whilst direct social care experience would be highly valued, it is not essential. We are equally interested in leaders from aligned sectors who bring a genuine understanding of the social care landscape, transferable experience and the curiosity to learn.
You will be an exceptional people leader, capable of developing high-performing teams, building strong external relationships, and acting as a credible ambassador for the organisation. Commercial awareness, financial acumen and experience of developing strategic partnerships or fundraising opportunities would also be advantageous.
Above all, we are looking for someone whose values align with our own. A visible, compassionate and inclusive leader who is excited by the opportunity to spend time across our communities, listen to the people we support and our colleagues, and lead Camphill Village Trust with openness, integrity and purpose.
To view the role description and person specification, please go to the ‘How to Apply’ tab above and fill in your details.
For further information or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact our advising consultants at Peridot Partners:
Lucy Mavers | lucy@peridotpartners.co.uk | 07947 935068
Rachel Davies | rachel@peridotpartners.co.uk | 07961 208037
Welcome from the Acting Chair of Trustees
Dear Candidate,
Thank you for your interest in becoming the next Chief Executive for Camphill Village Trust. We are a distinctive and values-led organisation, with a clear sense of purpose. Our communities are built on the principles of inclusion, shared living and meaningful contribution, supporting people with learning disabilities and autism to lead fulfilling, connected lives.
With over 70 years of history, we are looking for someone who can honour our heritage while helping us evolve with confidence. This is a pivotal moment for the Trust. It’s an opportunity to strengthen our impact, deepen our culture and ensure long-term sustainability in a changing environment.
We are looking for a leader who understands that people are at the heart of everything we do, from the people we support and our colleagues, through to our volunteers and wider community. You will bring the ability to unite people around a shared vision, lead with compassion and integrity and build strong relationships both within and beyond the organisation.
Importantly, we welcome candidates from a wide range of backgrounds, not just social care. What matters most is your alignment with our values, your ability to lead a complex organisation and your commitment to making a meaningful difference.
If you believe you can lead Camphill Village Trust into its next chapter with clarity, care, and ambition, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Michael Green
Acting Chair of Trustees, Camphill Village Trust
About us
We are a social care provider and charity rooted in nature and community, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health support needs to live healthier, more active, and independent lives.
For over 70 years, we have pioneered a different kind of care, shaped by place, purpose, and the natural world.
We offer supported living services and Nature-based Therapies and Skills Programmes that integrate nature into our everyday lives, encouraging the development of new skills and independence, and the opportunity for supported employment. Alongside this, we also offer a Shared Lives scheme in the West Midlands.
We exist to reimagine social care by harnessing the power of nature and community to empower people to live the life they choose.
Our vision
A world where nature and community are central to social care, unlocking health, independence and opportunity for adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health support needs.
Our mission
We deliver personalised and co-produced support rooted in nature and community. We use a Green Care approach to help people build on their strengths, meet their needs and pursue their ambitions.
Thank you for your interest in this role. Please download the Role Description and Person Specification.
To formally apply, please submit a CV and supporting statement (ideally maximum 2 sides of A4 each) that clearly outlines your suitability for the role against the criteria provided in the person specification, including your interest and motivation in applying for this position.
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For further information or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact our advising consultants at Peridot Partners:
Lucy Mavers | lucy@peridotpartners.co.uk | 07947 935068
Rachel Davies | rachel@peridotpartners.co.uk | 07961 208037
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Timetable
Closing date: 9 a.m. Friday 11th September 2026
First stage interviews: Monday 28th & Tuesday 29th September 2026
Psychometric tests: Wednesday 30th – Friday 2nd October 2026
Final stage interviews: Monday 12th October 2026
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