Chief Executive Officer – TrustMark – 20237
1 day ago
Basingstoke
Lead TrustMark Through a Critical Next Chapter Strategic Leadership | Commercial Resilience | Transformation | Stakeholder Confidence | Entrepreneurial & Commercially Astute Are you ready to lead a purpose-driven national organisation through its next phase of growth, transformation and industry influence? Do you combine commercial acumen with a genuine commitment to consumer protection, quality standards and long‑term societal impact? Can you inspire and empower senior leaders and colleagues, influence stakeholders at the highest levels, demonstrate an entrepreneurial approach, and balance public‑interest objectives with commercial sustainability? TrustMark is seeking an exceptional Chief Executive Officer to lead the organisation through a period of change, challenge and renewed focus. This high‑profile role calls for a commercially astute, credible and resilient leader who can balance public‑interest responsibilities with commercial sustainability, strengthen organisational confidence and engage effectively with colleagues, partners, industry and government stakeholders. • Role: Chief Executive Officer, • Location: Basingstoke – regular office presence required, • Salary: £150,000 – £160,000, • Benefits: Executive Benefits Package, discretionary bonus and car allowance, • Reporting to: Board of Directors, • Direct Reports: 3, • Organisation Size: circa 80 employees, • Sector: Quality Assurance | Consumer Protection | Home Improvement | Retrofit | Built Environment, • Organisation: National Not-for-Profit Distribution Organisation, • Culture: Purpose‑Driven | Collaborative | Commercially Minded | Forward Thinking | Transformational Executive Leadership, Strategic Planning, Commercial Growth, Business Transformation, Digital Transformation, Stakeholder Engagement, Government Relations, Public and Private Sector Partnership Building, Organisational Development, Financial Sustainability, Governance, Consumer Protection, Trades, Utilities, Built & Construction, Energy. TrustMark is the only UK Government‑endorsed quality scheme for home improvements ranging from kitchen and bathroom installations through to energy efficiency and low‑carbon measures and most things in‑between. As a not‑for‑profit organisation, TrustMark exists to drive quality, confidence and consumer protection across the industry while supporting the long‑term development of a safer, more sustainable built environment. Operating at the intersection of government, industry and consumers, TrustMark helps strengthen standards, improve trust and create positive outcomes across the home improvement, construction, energy efficiency and retrofit sectors. As the UK continues to focus on housing quality, energy efficiency, consumer protection and retrofit delivery, TrustMark has a significant opportunity to strengthen its role as a trusted national scheme and industry partner. We are now seeking a visionary, commercially minded and people‑focused CEO to lead TrustMark forward, ensuring the organisation continues to deliver on its public‑interest mission while building a resilient and financially sustainable future. Reporting to the Board, the CEO will lead TrustMark through its next challenging transformation and build an exciting future for TrustMark. This is a high‑profile leadership role requiring a commercially minded and purpose‑driven executive who can navigate complex stakeholder environments, drive organisational change and build long‑term sustainability. As TrustMark's principal ambassador, you will build trusted relationships across government, industry, regulators and commercial partners, ensuring the organisation remains influential, relevant and positioned for future growth. This is an opportunity for a leader who can bring vision, pace and clarity, inspiring confidence internally while strengthening TrustMark's impact across the sector. You will lead TrustMark’s strategic evolution, working closely with the Board to shape a clear, ambitious and commercially sustainable future. You will drive the commercial agenda, strengthening TrustMark’s financial position while protecting its purpose and credibility. You will bring visible, energising leadership to the organisation, creating momentum and confidence through change. You will work effectively with an influential Board, combining strong executive leadership with sound governance and judgement. You will act as TrustMark’s principal ambassador, strengthening its voice, influence and reputation across the sector. You will be a commercially astute, purpose‑driven and transformational executive leader with the confidence, credibility and judgement to lead TrustMark through a significant period of change. You may come from construction, retrofit, energy efficiency, home improvement, the wider built environment or another regulated, consumer‑focused sector. Experience from financial services or another highly regulated environment may also be relevant, particularly where it has involved consumer protection, risk, compliance, digital platforms or public trust. You will be entrepreneurial, practical and solutions‑focused, with the ability to operate in a fluid policy and commercial environment. You will be comfortable with ambiguity, able to make decisions at pace and capable of balancing opportunity with appropriate governance and risk management. Just as importantly, you will be a visible and people‑focused leader who can generate energy, build confidence and bring people with you. • Proven CEO, MD or Executive leadership experience within a complex, multi‑stakeholder environment, • A strong track record of leading transformation, growth and organisational change, • Commercially astute, with experience creating new revenue streams, partnerships or market opportunities, • Strong strategic, financial and operational leadership capability, • Experience working with influential boards and navigating complex governance environments, • An engaging leader who builds high‑performing teams and drives accountability, • Exceptional stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills, • Resilient, adaptable and comfortable operating in fast‑moving, evolving environments, • High levels of integrity, credibility and sound judgement, • Visionary, commercially minded and entrepreneurial, • Confident, credible and able to inspire trust at every level, • A practical problem‑solver who thrives in ambiguity and change, • Visible, engaging and people‑focused, • Comfortable challenging constructively and driving transformation, • Passionate about developing talent and building organisational capability, • Motivated by purpose, impact and the opportunity to leave a lasting legacy, • Shape the future of trust, quality and consumer protection across the UK built environment, • Lead an organisation with significant influence across government, industry and regulatory stakeholders, • Capitalise on major opportunities in retrofit, energy efficiency and home improvement, • Drive commercial growth, digital transformation and long‑term organisational sustainability, • Unlock the strategic value of unique data assets and emerging technologies, • Build and inspire a high‑performing team through a period of ambitious change, • Create a lasting legacy in an organisation with genuine national impact #J-18808-Ljbffr