CEO (full-time) based in Bristol

Cintre is looking for an experienced and inspiring Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to help us both consolidate and effectively lead the charity’s strategy and operational delivery on the next stage of its journey towards organisational excellence. 

About us

Cintre was set up in 1980 to provide residential care and support, and community- based services, for people aged between 18 and 65 years, with a range of needs including people with Autism, Learning Disabilities, and Complex Mental Health Needs. Cintre currently provides services in Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset.

Our team works in collaboration with individuals with both high and low support needs, helping them to achieve short and long-term development goals, with the ultimate aim of “enabling independence”. We aim to be a sustaining influence on the lives of each individual that we support, recognising and developing their potential, and helping them to be the best individual that they can be.

About the role

Working with the Chair and the Board of Trustees, our stakeholders, and our workforce, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact in this exciting leadership position. The role will focus on effective continuous improvements to our operational delivery, developing our staff, delivering on the charity’s strategic ambitions, making sure that the strategy is embedded culturally, building on our successes, and for ensuring that the charity fulfils its statutory and contractual responsibilities and delivers effective outcomes for our service users.

The role is ideal for someone who wants to join at a time where there is an opportunity to have real influence and drive meaningful operational delivery and change.

About you

You will have extensive experience of managing the operations of a charity. You will be passionate, confident, and engaging with a truly collaborative leadership style.

You will have excellent people management skills, and an inclusive, empowering approach. You will be emotionally intelligent and have an empathy and sensitivity for the cause, and the complexities of working in an adult social care setting.

In order to succeed in this role, you will be able to demonstrate:

• credibility and influence with stakeholders, partners, regulators and local authority commissioners and you will be passionate about championing the charity’s Mission, Vision and Values
• Evidential experience of operating at Board level and a demonstrable track record of leading an organisation
• Specialist knowledge of Social Care and ideally Adult Social Care
• Qualifications in Management, Health & Social Care or relevant degree
• Ambition and energy to pursue the plans for consolidation and operational delivery
• An understanding and commitment to equality and diversity
• Experience of sound financial management and corporate governance
• Experience of a high-performing organisation with a strong leadership culture centred on the qualities of enabling and empowering people
• Effectively managing internal and external stakeholder relationships
• Experience of problem-solving at a high level
• Strong communication and presentation skills and acting as an Ambassador for the charity
• Proven ability to translate vision into effective strategy
• A leader with the motivation, commitment, enthusiasm and drive to define clear goals and inspire people to achieve them
• A reflective leader with exceptional interpersonal and team-working skills, with a proven ability to motivate and enthuse whilst delegating appropriately

Benefits:

• Competitive basic salary
• 27 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Contributory pension scheme
• Group Life Assurance cover
• Employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Expenses covered including mileage

You will be supported by a diverse and effective Board of Trustees who bring strategic insight and experience.

About the process

To apply, please ensure to review the job description and person specification and download the application form found on our website by clicking the apply button.

We look forward to hearing from you and sharing details about this wonderful leadership opportunity with a growing charity that makes a huge difference to the lives of the people who use our services.

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ISWAN is a leading international seafarers’ welfare NGO that promotes the welfare of seafarers worldwide. Our current CEO is retiring in May 2021, and we are looking for a new leader to take the organisation to its next stage. With offices in the UK, India, and the Philippines, ISWAN runs a range of programmes and services that improve the physical and mental wellbeing of seafarers worldwide. The main programme is SeafarerHelp, the free and confidential twenty four hour helpline for seafarers and their families. Over recent years ISWAN has developed a widely respected programme that seeks to improve the mental wellbeing of seafarers. ISWAN is a membership organisation with members from shipping companies, unions, insurers, welfare agencies, and governments.

Responsible for twenty two staff the role requires the ability to develop constructive partnerships with a range of different organisations, including funders, in the maritime world. The role will also require working closely with the board of trustees.

We are looking for a creative, collaborative, and inspiring individual. We need the new CEO to lead and shape ISWAN’s strategic direction. The successful candidate will have experience in service delivery, fundraising and business development, marketing and communications; corporate governance; finance and, ideally, knowledge of seafarers and shipping.

We promote a working environment in which diversity is recognised, valued and encouraged. We are committed to principles of fairness and mutual respect where everyone accepts the concept of individual responsibility. Our policies seek to ensure job applicants and employees are treated fairly and without favour or prejudice.  We are committed to applying this throughout all areas of employment. 

Application by letter (strictly no more than 800 words) and CV (strictly no more than 3 A4 pages) 

All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

As Head of Marketing, you will drive future success by bringing solid strategic, brand building and leadership experience to our marketing function, including delivering the marketing strategy.

This is a brand-new opportunity for an experienced marketing professional to employ your skills and experience in a charity that is at the beginning of its digital transformation.

About HACT

HACT partners with organisations across the housing sector to drive value for residents and communities through insight-led products and services encouraging innovation and fostering collaboration.

Our work around social value, community investment and the use of data drive better understanding of the communities they serve and the social impact they have.

The role

The Head of Marketing will develop, manage, and lead all the digital and e-commerce marketing campaigns with the help of one person in the team. The Head of Marketing will provide concrete deliverables and work alongside the EMT regularly.

We are looking for an all-rounder with solid operational skills, a specific focus on digital / e-commerce marketing with a passion for charity work.

 Marketing responsibilities

• Drive sales by planning and executing all marketing campaigns, including SEO, email, social media, affiliates, and advertising campaigns.
• Ensure all marketing campaigns promote and enhance the HACT brand, including brand guidelines and tone of voice
• Provide editorial sign-off for all marketing and communications, including media releases
• Continuously analyse and measure the reporting metrics and ROI of spend/activity
• Identify trends and insights, and optimise spend and performance based on the insights
• Measure and report performance of all digital marketing campaigns, and assess against goals (ROI and KPIs)
• Planning a wide-ranging learning and events programme at a national level for diverse stakeholders

Leadership responsibilities

• Manage the marketing budget
• Manage a team of one
• Work with HACT product owners to define their marketing/communications goals and objectives, using these plans to feed into the overall marketing strategy

Strategic responsibilities

• Develop the marketing and sales strategy and contribute to the wider business strategy
• Brainstorm new and creative growth strategies with the wider senior team
• Evaluate emerging technologies, providing thought leadership and perspective for adoption where appropriate

Requirements

The ideal applicant will have a thorough knowledge of digital marketing and the opportunities that e-commerce presents, as well as hands on experience of delivering digital marketing campaigns. Ideally, we are looking for candidates who have a working understanding of charities and how they operate but we still want to hear from those with strong experience working in a highly regulated industry. 

The ideal candidate will have a minimum three years’ experience as a digital marketer, preferably in the charity or housing sector as well as;

• Good understanding and knowledge of SEO & paid ads
• Strong desire to learn and willing to use your own initiative
• Experience with email and affiliate marketing
• Editorial, writing and design skills
• Solid understanding of the different social networks, particularly LinkedIn and Twitter
• Ability to build, lead and inspire a team working mainly remotely
• An ambitious individual who is driven to achieve successful results
• Ability to make efficient use of resources
• Hands on mentality and get the job done mindset
• Passionate problem solver, keen to push a continual improvement agenda
• Excellent people skills to be able to adapt to all types of requests, as well as the ability to build strong relationships with key people and stakeholders
• Pays close attention to detail
• Excellent communication, presentation and leadership skills
• A creative mind with good critical thinking skills, as well as an analytical problem-solver
• Flexibility to work on a variety of projects and multi-task effectively.

Location: UK - Remote, or Head office London N1

Salary: up to £45,000 depending on experience

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Remote working or office based – London N1
• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays!

To be considered for the position you must

- submit a detailed covering letter along with your CV, outlining why you're right for the role

- have the right to work in the UK

The Role

The Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME) is the Corps of the British Army that maintains all the equipment the British Army uses.

The REME Charity exists because the needs and ambitions of the REME family go beyond the bounds of the resources and policies of the Army and the MOD. It has an annual turnover of c£2m and £20m of investments and assets.

The REME Charity stands beside the Army community it serves, but are independent of it and governed by independent trustees. It provides the entire spectrum of charitable support to the REME family, including the relief of hardship, the general promotion of the efficiency of the Army and practical support for the maintenance of esprit de corps.

Working closely with the Regimental HQ, the REME Charity provides a range of support to regular and reserve soldiers, and their families, throughout their service and as veterans.

Due to the upcoming retirement of the current Chief Executive, Lt Col (Retd) Mike Tizard the Chair and Board of trustees seek to recruit a dynamic and ambitious charity leader to the role of Chief Executive.

This an attractive and challenging opportunity for a talented charity professional to lead the development of the REME Charity and to increase its reach and impact.

The Candidate

• An experienced senior manager from a charity background with demonstrable experience of being accountable to and working alongside a committed and engaged Board including responsibility for implementing and advancing their strategic objectives, with a proven track record of leading and delivering change and organisational improvement.
• The ability to help grow and evolve an organisation while retaining quality in its core provision and services.
• The ability to manage resources, scrutinise finances, address risk and ensure transparency in the use of resources.
• Excellent leadership skills with an ability to lead diverse teams; lead by example, demonstrating an inclusive style, committed to teamwork, and the ability to motivate others.
• A first-class communicator with strong relationship and partnership building skills and the ability to manage a wide range of stakeholders.

For further information and details please click apply.

Closing date for applications: 9th April 2021.

Do you have the passion, energy and drive to lead and grow our successful Relate counselling Centre?

We are willing to be flexible about the role and if you have the following experience and skills we would love to hear from you.

• Demonstrable experience of providing positive and inspirational leadership to an organisation
• A proven track record of successful income generation and business development, through fundraising, commissioning and marketing activities
• Demonstrable track record of financial management and budgetary control, and ability to manage a budget under the guidance of the Board
• Experience of leading and managing staff, motivating teams at all levels, building working relationships with colleagues, providing clear operational and strategic leadership for the future
• Proven experience of building and maintaining partnerships within and across organisations and sectors

We also encourage applicants who are from underrepresented groups with protected characteristics, as we value having a diverse pool of applicants to find the best candidate.

Closing date for all applications: 9am Friday 19th March

First interviews via Zoom: Wednesday 24th March

Second interviews via Zoom: Friday 26th March (we’re happy to make any reasonable adjustments)

Facilities Health & Safety Administrator

As Facilities Health & Safety Administrator, you will work within their Business Services Team.

You will support the Facilities & H&S Manager with their Health & Safety requirements and will work to ensure compliance to audit standard at all times in relation to hard and soft services.

You will support and advise on all aspects with regards to Health and Safety, and monitor standards, processes, communications and training and systems to ensure all responsibilities associated with Health and Safety within their organisation are adhered to.

Responsibilities:

This role will support in the review of Health & Safety policies and procedures and drive a Health & Safety culture across services.

You will support Refuge Seniors to maintain the Health & Safety files and relevant files at each location.

Contribute to the review of Health & Safety policies, procedures, rules and regulations.

Be responsible for the completion and regular review of risk assessments for all work areas, reporting to the Facilities H&S Manager.

Ensure that all compliance safety inspections are carried out, fire drills and fire alarms are correctly documented and reported, safety inspections, risk assessments, and supporting all requirements for audit.

Requirements:

- At least 3 years experience of working in Health & Safety.
- Experience of risk assessment and site inspections.
- Experience of managing premises and H&S requirements.
- Qualification in H&S, facilities management, or relevant professional qualification.
- Relevant professional Health & Safety qualification i.e., Essential: NEBOSH Certificate, IOSH, COSHH etc.
- Able to work unsociable hours on occasions if required to undertake internal Haven activities or external continued professional development activities.
- The role requires travel to all of The Haven’s six premises across Wolverhampton.
- Requirement to act as Lead Fire Marshall.

About their organisation:

Our client provides safe, temporary accommodation for women and children who are homeless for reasons such as Domestic Violence and who seek emergency accommodation. Applications are invited for the following post, from women who have a strong commitment to working with women and children.

Location: Wolverhampton, West Midlands

Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hrs per week

Salary: £21,000 - £23,000 per annum

You may have experience of the following: Facilities Administrator, Facilities Assistant, Site Services Operative, Facilities Officer, SHEQ Advisor, Health and Safety Advisor, H&S Officer, H&S Advisor, NEBOSH, IOSH, Risk Assessment, Health & Safety Administrator etc.

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The Jane Goodall Institute UK (JGI UK) seeks to inform and empower people of all ages to learn about the problems facing our planet and to become involved in supporting our core programmes to provide solutions. Building on 60 years of research at Gombe in western Tanzania, programmes for conservation, education, captive primate welfare and the legacy of an icon, you will be joining a global community where individual actions combine to create global impact.

The CEO will lead the transformation of the organisational culture of JGI UK as part of a global community of JGIs:

1. We are a global family with a common purpose

2. We act locally but think globally

3. We are responsive, active communicators

4. We are committed to collaboration

5. We are solutions-focused

Job Description: Chief Executive – The Jane Goodall Institute UK

• Location: Home based (but commutable to London)
• Competitive Salary (pro rata option available)
• Hours negotiable
• Accountable to the Board of Trustees of the Jane Goodall Institute UK

CEO Role:

The Jane Goodall Institute UK seeks a passionate and enthusiastic Chief Executive Officer to lead the charity. Animals, People, and the Environment. That is who and what we care deeply about. If your passions align with this, then we invite you apply to join our team. 

We’re looking for a transformational leader to help us fulfil our promise for a better world to communities in the UK and across the globe. As CEO, you will be an engaging and capable champion using your exceptional management and public speaking abilities to ensure we deliver on our strategic objectives and make a tangible impact in line with our charitable purposes. Working closely with an engaged Staff and Board of Trustees, you will make things happen by creating and executing strategic initiatives that expand programs and services in the UK and around the world.

With your visionary talent, you will lead us forward to achieve our fiduciary and financial commitments while embracing unshakeable ethics. You will be in charge of developing our fundraising strategy and focus on creating partnerships with both corporates and non-profit organisations that will contribute to fundraising goals. You will lead the communications with donors as well as our marketing and digital communication strategy.

The Person:

As a transformational leader, you understand how to affect positive societal change. In addition, you:

• Are recognized for building relationships in multi-stakeholder environments
• Have delivered results to other global organizations, combining the best of charitable, public and private sector approaches with insightful leadership experience
• Bring an immediate knowledge of charities, evidence of life-long learning, excellence in communication, political acuity, and a network of contacts
• Have a strong branding and digital marketing / communication experience for well-established brands 
• Are experienced in managing funding programs, business development and sponsorship strategies for large charities or organisations
• Have an in-depth appreciation of organization governance will ensure a trusting and meaningful partnership with the Board of Trustees

WR Fundraising Recruitment is delighted to be working again with the UK’s largest organic horticulture charity that has an amazing track record of providing impact in a wide breadth of programmes that include environmental, health, education and community.

At a very exciting time of development we are looking for a new Chief Executive to lead the strategic operations and development of the C£3million charity. The pandemic has seen a renewed passion in horticulture and gardening at many levels alongside an increased awareness of the benefits of organic growing relating to climate change, health and wellbeing, biodiversity, economic development and stronger communities.

As a membership organisation, the charity is in a position of strength to further develop innovative work with individuals, communities and schools – helping people to grow and garden following organic principles. Further support comes from a strong trading arm, fundraising and corporate / government funding for long lasting, impactful research and programmes.

We’re looking for a dynamic leader to steer the charity through its next cycle of development. Candidates would be preferred with experience or demonstrable knowledge in: Environment / sustainability, food security, health / well-being, organic / sustainable gardening /farming, community / consumer education programmes.

Chief Executive

£65,000 per annum

Midlands Office – Flexible / Remote Working Available

Full time, Permanent (35 hours per week)

The Role

• Take leadership of the charity in the pursuit of its Vision, Mission and Purpose, ensuring that the highest standards of integrity, openness and professionalism are maintained
• Ensure that the charity has a successful external profile by developing relations with relevant partners at national and local level, including members, the media, the public, benefactors and other stakeholders
• Develop market opportunities: forge creative partnerships with business, government and the wider voluntary sector
• Develop and nurture the team, ensuring that staff, the SMT and the Board of Trustees all play a part in furthering the organisation’s goals.
• Expand the charity’s supporter base: make membership relevant to diverse populations.
• Carefully balance financial sustainability with the organisation’s mission
• Raise the income needed for the implementation of strategic and business plans; using all appropriate available funding sources and developing new enterprise and sources.

The Person

• Ability to develop a long-term vision and think entrepreneurially and strategically to grow the organisation.
• Excellent ambassadorial, networking and negotiating skills.
• Demonstrable success at inspiring and developing a senior management team. Excellent financial management skills. Commercial insight.
• Successful management and application of an income generation model with multiple streams, including membership, public and private funding and commercial ventures.
• Team management experience at Chief Executive or executive level with dedicated resources and budgets and leadership of a multi-disciplinary team.

All applications will be anonymised to remove bias from the recruitment process

Closing date for applications: 7th March 2021

Interviews will commence week beginning: 15th March 2021

Chief Operating Officer

Salary: Circa £60k

St John Ambulance Cymru (SJAC) has supported people and communities across Wales since 1880. We existed before the National Health Service and provided the earliest ‘medical’ support to those who were sick or injured.

Now, in 2021, SJAC continues to perform a major role in strengthening community resilience, ensuring people are trained in first aid and able to fulfil key front-line roles to support vulnerable people, in addition to offering the opportunity for people from all backgrounds to develop their personal skills and confidence to support our charitable and income generating services whilst assisting their own career development. As a Charity, we partner with the Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust and the NHS Health Boards, providing ambulance support services in addition to a falls service as well as maintaining our reputation as being the leading organisation to deliver first aid training to both commercial businesses and local- based communities including schools throughout Wales.

We also provide additional support to the people of Wales through:

• Medical duties at events.
• Community based divisions.
• Falls Assistant programme.
• Caring Caller programme.
• Community First Responders (CFR).

We are also keen to focus on the development of new, innovative services which will support us in achieving our mission to save lives and enhance the health and well-being in the communities of Wales.

Since March 2020, SJAC has worked more closely than ever in partnership with WAST and NHS, as we have increased capacity and developed new innovative ways of working in order to assist and relieve the overwhelming pressure brought about by COVID-19. We have helped by continuing to provide care and support across the field hospitals, within the vaccination centres and have strengthened our Urgent Care Support within the Ambulance Service.

St John Ambulance Cymru is currently undergoing an extensive and exciting programme of modernisation, forward thinking, encompassing a review of its existing service, financial and workforce model, developing a rejuvenated culture aligned to our core vision and values to improve our overall People experience.

The Opportunity

To help promote, manage and deliver our modernisation strategy, as well as play a key role in the development of new services, we are seeking a talented Chief Operating Officer to oversee responsibility for the development of all operational services governing Ambulance, Training and Community services. This brand-new position will be key to identifying and articulating the vision and strategic direction of a newly established integrated Operations Division whilst developing and improving performance and outcomes.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive and having line management responsibility for three Heads of Service, you will be expected to develop and oversee the delivery of charitable activities within our communities to further improve and impact positively on people’s health and well-being, balanced with the need to ensure St John Ambulance Cymru maximises opportunities available to deliver the right services, at the right time, in the right place, deemed commercially viable, generating income within a not-for-profit’ environment but which ensures the services provided by SJAC remain trustworthy, competitive and sought after by the public and also the independent and private sectors.

What you'll need to be successful

To achieve the above, we are looking for a talented Chief Operating Officer with a proven track record of credible and influential leadership, extensive experience in a senior management role and you will be able to evidence an ability to develop and manage services in a complex environment.

You will have first-class communication and influencing skills with a proven track record of achieving results through collaborative working with the added ability to motivate and inspire people to deliver the best possible services.

You will also be able to demonstrate your experience of driving strong operational performance and governance, working collaboratively with stakeholders at all levels and encouraging creativity with a strong collegiate team ethic.

How to Apply

If you believe you possess the required skills and attributes to help us lead the delivery of our strategic vision, pathing the way for future growth, we would love to hear from you! To apply for this unique and exciting opportunity, please click the apply button. You will then be send an application pack which you must complete and return with a copy of your CV (no longer than one page) by Midday on Wednesday 10th March 2021. If you have any questions about this role, please contact Helen Smith, Chief Executive for an informal chat

With the planned retirement of the current CEO Citizens Advice in May 2021, Citizens Advice Waverley (CAW) is seeking an interim CEO to lead on a number of key strategic initiatives currently underway, together with senior management and Trustees. The successful applicant will work alongside the current CEO to manage a smooth transfer of responsibilities and on the departure of the CEO, assume executive leadership of the organisation until such time as a permanent CEO is appointed. The appointment is for a period of 12 months, with the potential to extend for a further 6 months.

Accountabilities:

This interim role will ensure there is effective ongoing executive management of Citizens Advice services, Citizens Advice Waverley

The following key strategic initiatives are currently being established and a primary responsibility of the post-holder will be to ensure their successful delivery:

• Strategic priorities as defined in the 3 year strategic business plan including development of digital services and building referral pathways and relationships with partners including health, local authority and other charities
• Collaboration with Citizens Advice Guildford and Citizens Advice Ash on several priorities. This will involve working in collaboration with the current CEOs of Citizens Advice Guildford and Citizens Advice Ash and their board of trustees initially on areas of common purpose. The post-holder will also form part of a working group to assess opportunities for further development of the collaboration.  

Additionally, you will be expected to work alongside the CEO South West Surrey Domestic Abuse Outreach Service (SWSDAOS). These services were formally merged into CAW and we continue to embed the synergies.

Citizens Advice Waverley provides free, independent, confidential and impartial advice on social welfare (debt, benefits, housing, employment and family issues) that will help people get their lives back on track, as well as using on-the-ground knowledge to improve local and national social policy.

South West Surrey Domestic Abuse Outreach Service (SWSDAOS) provides free, confidential, independent and impartial advice to anyone aged 16 or above affected by domestic abuse living in the boroughs of Waverley and Guildford.  The service provides ongoing emotional support, and advice on issues such as safety planning, housing rights, relationships and separation, civil and criminal court proceedings, and the needs of children affected by domestic abuse.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:

• experience of providing inspirational leadership to an organisation going through extensive change, ideally gained at an organisation of comparable scale and complexity (c.20 staff &140 volunteers and a turnover of over £0.4m).
• experience of leading and managing staff in the voluntary sector, motivating teams at all levels, building working relationships with colleagues, demonstrating personal commitment to organisational and staff development.
• experience of building and maintaining partnerships within and across organisations and sectors.

• a track record of financial management and budgetary control, and ability to manage a budget under the guidance of the treasurer.
• and ideally have experience of successful income generation and business development, through fundraising, commissioning and marketing activities.

We encourage applicants who are from underrepresented groups with protected characteristics, as we value having a diverse pool of applicants to find the best candidate.

Every local Citizens Advice is a registered charity.

All local Citizens Advice produce their own annual reports, and you can find out more about the Citizens Advice network from the website.

Job Title: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Salary:  £50K-£55K

Hours of work: Full-time/Permanent

Location:  Wiltshire (Devizes/Salisbury)

We are working in partnership with Age UK Wiltshire, an independent, local charity which has been providing support and services to older people living in Wiltshire and Swindon, for over 70 years. The charity promotes the wellbeing of all older people and works to help them experience and enjoy fulfilling later lives. Age UK Wiltshire does this by inspiring, supporting and enabling older people, helping them stay safe, make informed choices and be independent yet connected with their local communities.

The Board of Age UK Wiltshire is now seeking to appoint an entrepreneurial and visionary CEO to provide operational and clear strategic leadership for the future.  Working closely with the Board and Senior Leadership Team, you will ensure that Age UK Wiltshire promotes the welfare of older people through the provision of direct services, social advocacy, campaigning, and partnerships with other agencies. You will be responsible for informing and advising the Board on the development and implementation of the organisation’s policies, strategies, and services, and will ensure the effective and proper management of the organisation’s resources, and compliance with legal requirements and good practice in all aspects of its work.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• At least two years’ experience of running a social purpose organisation or function, or working at a senior level in an organisation with a turnover of at least £1m
• Proven track record of financial management, control, and reporting
• Experience or knowledge and understanding of strategic health and social care management with strong outcomes and performance focus
• Proven experience of leading, inspiring, and motivating a workforce to meet organisational objectives
• Experience of preparation of applications or tenders and an understanding of procurement procedures
• Strong track record of developing and translating strategy into measurable business development initiatives and plans
• Experience of identifying new opportunities and developing new services.

The new CEO will have excellent communication, planning and organisational skills and the ability to influence and engage with a wide range of stakeholders. You will be a team player, with drive, integrity and enthusiasm and have a good understanding of the interests and needs of older people, working with and for them with genuine passion and empathy.

To apply for this role, please e-mail your CV and Supporting Statement to Jenny Warner, Managing Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment, quoting our reference JO2812.

Closing date for applications: 10 March

Interview dates:  end Marc

Chief Executive Officer

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced CEO to lead and be responsible for the successful management and development of the UK's largest organic gardening charity.

Position: Chief Executive Officer

Salary: Circa £65,000 per annum depending on experience

Hours: Full time, permanent

Location: Coventry. Flexible / remote working available, although regular travel will be needed

Benefits: Life insurance, 8% employer pension contribution. 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holiday days. Flexible and remote working options considered

Closing date: Sunday 7th March 2021

Interviews: W/C 15th March 2021

About the role:

This is an exciting time to join this incredible charity, as the team is poised to move forward with the next chapter of their history and are looking for a driven, dynamic and inspirational leader to take the helm.

As CEO you will work to a strategic direction agreed by the Board of Trustees, and in accordance with all agreed policies and procedures.

Some of the key responsibilities will include:

• To lead the charity in pursuit of its Vision, Mission and Purpose, ensuring that the highest standards of integrity, openness and professionalism are maintained
• To take the lead in bringing to the Board of Trustees such plans, strategies and policies as required
• To protect and promote the organisation’s respective brands
• To deliver against a robust organisational business plan that meets the agreed strategic direction
• To ensure a successful external profile by developing good relations with relevant partners at national and local level
• To lead, manage and motivate the Executive Team
• To hold overall responsibility for the operational financial management of the Charity in conjunction with the COO and Head of Finance
• To be responsible for an effective workforce recruitment and retention strategy
• To ensure full statutory and legal compliance for all aspects of the organisation as a company and as a charity

About you:

As CEO you will be an exceptional leader with the ability to inspire every member of the team, you will have the ability to develop a long-term vision and think entrepreneurially and strategically to grow the organisation.

You will bring with you the following key skills and experience:

• Experience of at least one of the following policy issues: environment/sustainability, food security, health/well-being, organic/sustainable gardening/farming, community/consumer education programmes
• Team management experience at Chief Executive or executive level.
• Working in collaboration with and being accountable to a Board of Trustees, or equivalent.
• Substantial programme management experience, including budgetary and staffing responsibilities and performance management.
• Excellent ambassadorial, networking and negotiating skills.
• Demonstrable success at inspiring and developing a senior management team.
• Excellent financial management skills.
• Commercial insight.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills, both written and oral, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, set priorities and meet deadlines.

The ideal candidate will also have an understanding of membership based organisations, as well as a knowledge of horticultural practice, especially organic-growing principles and practice.

About the organisation:

You will be working for an organic growing charity dedicated to researching and promoting organic gardening. The charity prides itself on its innovative work with individuals, communities and schools – helping people to grow and garden following organic principles. They It works collaboratively with a wide range of partner organisations across the voluntary, public and private sectors. Revenue is generated from the organisation's 20,000 members, contracted programmes, trading and through fundraising. They have also secured corporate and national government funding; undertaking research and producing findings with lasting value. Their patron, HRH The Prince of Wales, takes an active interest in their work and has both visited the showcase organic garden and hosted the charity at Clarence House and Highgrove.

To apply for this position please provide a CV and supporting statement explaining how you meet the criteria for this role.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: CEO, Chief Exec, Chief Executive Officer , Director, MD, Managing Director, Executive Director, COO, Chief Executive  etc.

Are you a strong and inspirational leader committed to developing and delivering the strategic vision of a charity?

Executive Recruit is recruiting on behalf of the Woodlands Hospice Charitable Trust, which is a registered charity dedicated to providing hospice care for the people of North Liverpool, South Sefton and Kirkby in Knowsley. The charity is committed to delivering the best possible practice and development of Specialist Palliative Care for people with life-limiting illnesses and complex needs. At every stage of your illness, the charity honours a patient’s right to dignity and respect by aiming to improve the quality of life for patients and their families.

We are looking for an outstanding person, who passionately shares the values of the organisation and has the ability to lead the charity into a new phase of development. The new Chief Executive will make their mark at a crucial time when there will be ample opportunity to make a real and lasting contribution.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead, develop and deliver on the Hospice Charitable Trust strategic vision.
• Take responsibility for overall leadership, management, performance, governance and development of the Hospice Charitable Trust.
• Take responsibility for the efficient, effective and safe running of the Hospice Charitable Trust, ensuring the organisation meets its professional financial, statutory and legal obligations.
• Work with Woodlands Hospice clinical and organisational leaders to support the continuous improvement of specialist palliative care services for patients and their families.
• Be an ambassador for the Hospice Charitable Trust, representing it, and building strong relationships with stakeholders including NHS, corporate and individual supporters and the media.
• Support Woodlands Hospice CQC Registered Manager in meeting fundamental standards of quality and safety under the Hospice CQC Registration, ensuring patient and family services meet or exceed regulatory standards.
• Undertake continual personal development to maintain professional registration and to keep pace with developing needs in hospice care and the charitable sector as well as individual needs.
• Oversee all Human Resource issues for staff including disciplinary, capability issues, sickness absence management taking the most senior role in accordance with HR policy e.g. dismissals, final stage sickness.
• Overall responsibility for developing and implementing the Financial Strategy (Income and Expenditure) in conjunction with the Board of Trustees, setting and agreeing the financial budgets.
• Develop existing and build new income streams and financial controls which can protect the financial security of the Hospice Charitable Trust.

About you

The new Chief Executive could come from a range of relevant backgrounds, but will need to hit the ground running in terms of charity/healthcare sector experience and knowledge.

Required Experience:

• Significant experience as a Senior Manager, Assistant Director, Chief Executive or CEO.
• Experience of working in the charitable sector that offers the breadth and depth of knowledge required to meet the demands of the role.
• Demonstrable experience of strategic planning.
• Experience of influencing key stakeholders.
• Experience of networking with potential partners and experience of business development.
• Experience of financial management at organisational or department level.
• Experience of leading, implementing and thriving on major change – both cultural and organisational.
• Experience of working in a fast-paced and developing organisation.
• Professional or Management qualification to degree/post-graduate level.

If you are keen to make a positive difference in improving the quality of life for patients and their families, then we would love to hear from you.

How to apply:

Please submit your CV by applying to this advert. If your experience is deemed suitable you will be sent an application form to be considered for further review.

An exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual with exceptional leadership skills to join Citizens Advice Watford as our new Chief Officer.

About the role

As Chief Officer, you will play a key role in enabling the organisation to grow to provide high quality services to clients whilst maintaining and developing relationships with funders to provide the resources to operate on a sustainable basis. You will be at the forefront of our service delivery, identifying opportunities for organisational and technological developments and developing common practices to ensure systems and processes are used effectively.

With a track record of good financial management, you will maintain and monitor service budgets and finance administration systems ensuring these are in line with financial regulations. You will also oversee the timely delivery of financial reports and statements for funding, grant aid, contracts and other initiatives.

Reporting to the Trustee Board, you will present business plan and strategy reports and consult on financial, staffing and service delivery issues as well as on compliance with legislation and requirements of the Citizens Advice membership scheme.

About you

We are seeking an individual with experience of leading and managing an organisation, with a track record of successful income generation through fundraising and marketing and the ability to influence external change with funding bodies and donors. You will have a good understanding of advice service delivery and charity governance.

With demonstrable experience of strategic development implementation and change management, you will be capable of leading staff at all levels, building working relationships with colleagues and have a strong commitment to organisational and staff development.

About us

Citizens Advice Watford is an independent local registered charity and a member of the national Citizens Advice network, one of the most recognised advice brands in UK. Our clients are often the most vulnerable in our local communities, all of whom rely on the high-quality advice and information we provide.

Located in the heart of the Watford community, our team of around 60 dedicated volunteers and 14 staff provides advice and support face to face, over the phone, and by email and webchat.

Citizens Advice Watford is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from suitably skilled candidates from all backgrounds.