Senior Management Jobs in Bedfordshire
Are you a strong, visionary leader keen to advocate for the VCSE sector? Are you interested in bringing people and organisations together to collaborate on the future of community led services across Hampshire and to be the public face of the organisation?
Having led the organisation through a significant period of change, our CEO has chosen to move on to take up a new challenge and set up her own business. We are now seeking a Chief Executive to lead Action Hampshire through the next phase of its strategy. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone who has the desire, vision and ambition to continue to build a system that is fairer for our communities.
As a strengths-based organisation, we value the unique contributions each member of our team brings and our organisational culture emphasises coaching and leadership over management. We’re committed to inclusivity, equity and to the wellbeing and safety of our team. This role offers a high degree of flexibility in working hours and can be delivered remotely, apart from bimonthly coworking or away days in Hampshire. You’ll have the opportunity to set your own development goals and targets and receive support to achieve them. Joining a friendly and supportive team, you’ll be able to manage your own time and work both independently and collaboratively with colleagues and contractors. You’ll have the opportunity to apply your strengths to other parts of the organisation too.
Key tasks include:
(see job description for a full list of tasks)
- Lead, inspire and develop the team at Action Hampshire to deliver our purpose
- Work with the Board of Trustees to ensure delivery and regular review of Action Hampshire’s (‘the charity’) vision, mission and strategic plans
- Deliver the charity’s vision and mission through appropriate plans and in accordance with agreed policies and protocols.
- Support and advise the Board to meet its responsibilities to ensure that the charity is legally compliant, well run and meets its organisational duties and obligations
- Enhance the charity’s impact and profile locally, regionally and nationally.
For almost 75 years, we’ve supported communities across Hampshire. Today, our mission focuses on strengthening the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector, supporting communities to raise their voices, and doing all we can to reduce disadvantage and celebrate diversity across Hampshire. Our responsive approach means we work across a wide range of issues relevant to our communities, from increasing the availability of rural affordable housing to ensuring cancer awareness messaging reaches seldom heard communities.
There has never been a more exciting time to join our talented, ambitious and friendly team. Our new 3-year strategy sets out clear goals and actions which we’ll achieve together. Our leadership team are embedding a culture of learning, experimentation and development. Our team is caring, collaborative and driven by our values of being bold, enterprising, informative, and empowering. We very much welcome applications from all members of the community, regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, faith or disability. We are a Living Wage employer and Disability Confident.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced marketing communications professional to work with our Executive Director and small staff team to help us meet the needs of 1000+ members working on a wide range of policies and programmes in the UK and internationally.. This role will be varied and involve significant elements of the full range of marketing and communications activity, leading on campaigns to increase membership, grow our training and events programme and deepen our influence with government, academic, private and voluntary sector stakeholders.
You can be based anywhere in the UK and we offer up to 10% employer contribution to your pension.
We are particularly seeking someone with experience of working in a social sciences, science or evaluation-focussed organisation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking an Interim CEO for a local charity delivering services to vulnerable people in Bedfordshire to lead the organisation through a period of strategic growth and renewed purpose. As Interim Chief Executive Officer, you will collaborate with the Board of Trustees to drive the charity’s vision and oversee operational excellence, as well as strengthen partnerships, explore income generation avenues, and serve as a visible advocate within the community.
As our Interim CEO, you will provide overall leadership of our committed team, enabling them to deliver on existing commissioned contracts. You will develop other income sources to reduce reliance on contract funding and explore strategic possibilities for the charity.
Key details:
• Role: Interim CEO at a service-delivery charity (temp to perm possible for candidates who seek it)
• Location: Bedfordshire – flexible working with 2 days per week on site
• Salary: circa £ 70,000 (pro-rata if part time)
• Duration: 12 months
• Hours: Full time, but open to applications from experienced leaders looking for 3 days per week.
Please note: the charity requires an immediate start in the interim CEO role. However, if you are interested in the permanent role at a later date, please do get in touch. Success in the interim role will likely mean appointment to the permanent role should that be of interest to the appointed candidate.
Person specification:
Essential Criteria
• Demonstrable track record of managing a charitable organisation or other relevant statutory or voluntary agency or similar type of organisation, including evidence of moving it forward.
• Demonstrable track record of being an effective networker and advocate for an organisation.
• Experience of joint working in partnership with a range of professionals at a senior level.
• Evidence of leading a team to achieve objectives.
• Evidence of leading cultural change.
• Experience of leading organisational change.
• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing
• Commitment to service user involvement.
• Commitment to promoting equality and diversity.
• Ability to travel around Bedfordshire independently, preferably in own car.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Desirable Criteria
• Previous experience of handling successful fundraising and communications strategies within a charity would be a significant advantage.
• Management qualification and demonstrable commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Ability to design and develop quality and governance systems.
Success in the role will entail:
• Positioning and Communications: Enhancing the charity’s visibility and understanding of its services through clear communication strategies targeting fundraising, commissioning, and corporate markets.
• Improved Revenue Streams: Securing increased funding through grants, corporate fundraising, and long-term strategies for specific services. Expand services into new markets while maintaining existing contracts.
• People and Culture: Fostering a positive work culture that supports staff and clients alike, reducing turnover and improving collaboration with related organisations. Enhance staff training and support mechanisms.
• Control Processes: Improving financial management by transitioning support services, leading to better cash flow, budgeting, and in-house control. Implementing robust operational processes and training to ensure effective monitoring and reporting.
For more information, please contact Jenny Hills at Harris Hill via the apply button with your CV or a professional profile.
Closing date for applications: 9am, Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Interviews: w/c 8th April 2024