CEO

We have an exciting opportunity for a female CEO to represent an organisation externally, ensure financial sustainability and work towards reaching its vision for a world in which survivors are free from the fear and experience of sexual violence, and supported when it does occur.

This post is restricted to women applicants only and is exempt under Schedule 9, part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Location: Oxford with some flexibility to work from home

Salary: £50k - £55k

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week

Benefits: 28 days of annual leave (up to 33 with long service), we offer a 5% pension contribution, enhanced sickness and parental leave pay, regular clinical supervision, Employee Assistance Programme, and a generous training budget to support your learning and development.

Please note that interviews will be taking place on a rolling basis so apply early to avoid disappointment

About the role:

Join a team of dynamic, caring and committed women, working together to make a difference to survivors of sexual violence in Oxfordshire.

You will lead the charity in the strategic development of its vision of a world in which survivors are free from the fear and experience of sexual violence, and the effective delivery of its services, maintaining the commitment of staff and the mission and ethos of the organisation.

Duties and key responsibilities include:

• Vision and leadership
• Governance
• Relationship management
• Organisational management
• Line Management of Staff

About you:

The ideal candidate will have experience of managing people, will be a strategic thinker and have an understanding of the impacts of sexual violence on survivors and the wider community. Knowledge of potential funding sources and the current funding environment for charitable organisations, including commissioning and sector wide opportunities, is essential.

You will have:

• Relevant experience in the not-for-profit sector
• Managing service delivery within a voluntary, or community or statutory setting
• Leading organisations with multiple stakeholders and relationships
• Leadership and line management of staff, building effective teams and managing complex situations
• Developing strategy and communicating it clearly by setting a clear direction
• Strategic and Business Development planning and implementing organisational change
• Oversight of financial management systems and budgets

To apply please provide a copy of your CV and a covering letter (max. 2000 words) detailing how you meet the person criteria for the role. 

Other roles you may have experience of could include: CEO, Chief Executive, Chief Executive Officer, Interim CEO, Interim Chief Executive, Interim Chief Executive Officer, COO, Managing Director, Head of, Director, Assistant CEO, Assistant Chief Executive, Assistant Chief Executive Officer.

Chief Executive Officer

Do you share our passion for protecting and enhancing local wildlife?  Do you have the leadership and management skills to lead us through a pivotal stage in our development?  If the answer is yes, we would love to hear from you.

Role: Chief Executive Officer

Hours: 35 hours per week

Place of work: The Old Mill, Leicester.  Hybrid working options available.

Salary: £65,000-70,000 per annum dependent on experience

Benefits: As well as a competitive salary, we offer excellent staff benefits including a generous pension contribution and flexible working.

Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust

Our Trust is one of 46 Wildlife Trusts working across the UK and is the leading wildlife conservation charity working to protect and enhance the wildlife and wild places of Leicestershire and Rutland. Our vision is of a thriving natural world, with our wildlife and habitats playing a valued role in addressing the climate and ecological emergencies, and people inspired and empowered to take action for nature.

Recruiting a Chief Executive Officer

In a political and regulatory landscape beset with change and faced by the twin threats of climate breakdown and ecological collapse, local wildlife needs protection as never before. Expanding the reach of our charitable work is therefore crucial. The new Chief Executive Officer’s task will be to ensure we meet this challenge. Inspiring and dynamic, they should have a proven track record of strategic leadership and delivery of major programmes of work and have the confidence to represent the Trust externally at the highest levels.

We are looking for someone with a strong business management track record. They may not have worked in our sector before. The right candidate will be able to bring to our charitable work the experience and judgement to ensure we deliver our important new Strategy to 2030 – “Bringing Back Nature”, shaping a new path for the Trust in the face of the many challenges to the natural world. They will be supported by a strong and active Council of Trustees and will lead a team of skilled and highly-motivated staff and volunteers.

Why Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust?

Leicester and Rutland Wildlife Trust is a well-known charity with a fantastic reputation. Our ambitious plans mean we are at a pivotal stage in our development.  The role offers a tremendous opportunity to play a vital and rewarding part in helping to protect and restore wildlife in the heart of England.

We are working to become a more positive, diverse and inclusive organisation, and our leadership needs to reflect this. We welcome applications from everyone and particularly encourage applications from people from an ethnic minority background, people with a disability and LGBTQ groups, to help us achieve the strength diversity delivers for an organisation, especially at a senior level.

If you recognise yourself in the job description and person specification and are keen to take up a key role in an enthusiastic organisation wanting to move forward, then we look forward to receiving your application.

How to apply

Please read the candidate information pack for further information prior to sending in your application. Application is by CV and a covering letter which should indicate why you are interested in applying for the role and how you meet the role requirements.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 15th June but applications will be considered as they come in so, please do apply at your earliest convenience.  Shortlisting telephone or online interviews will take place that week and the week after and interviews with Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust will be held at the end of June or early July.

Chief Executive Officer.

Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland.

Salary:£65,000 – 70,000 (Dependant on experience)

Hours: Fulltime 37.5 hours per week over 5 days (We would consider 4 days (30 hrs))

Contract: Permanent (subject to a 6 month probationary period)

Hospice at Home will this year celebrate its 25th Anniversary, having been founded in 1997 when the need was realised for the provision of holistic, patient centred palliative care in patients’ homes. Since then it has developed its services and flourished under strong leadership, widening its scope and area of operation.

Hospice at Home is embedded within its local communities and has a well-established place in end-of-life care within them. It is highly respected and successful, and prides itself on its consistently good feedback and assessments. It is always looking for opportunities to enhance its provision, undertake research and raise funds to support its aspirations.

This year, our CEO is due to retire, and we are looking to replace her with an inspirational, dynamic and experienced leader, who will not only ensure Hospice at Home is well led, but deliver future challenge, development and direction, as well as financial stability for the charity.

The CEO will work with the Chair and Board of Trustees to provide strategic direction and to lead and manage the whole organisation. Hospice at Home is fortunate to have a wonderful, dedicated and very able staff, together with many loyal and talented volunteers and the CEO will lead as well as be an integral part of this team.

They will also work collaboratively with other care providers in the sector, locally and nationally as well as the wider NHS. They will raise the charity’s profile and income within its area of operation as well as more widely with our stakeholders.

They will be educated to degree level or have demonstrable equivalent experience. They will have strong influencing and negotiating skills and be politically astute with high emotional intelligence. A passionate and dedicated commitment to the charity sector and specifically to Hospice at Home’s vision, values and ethics are essential. Drive and resilience under pressure along with an ability to problem-solve in unprecedented situations are also called for.

The CEO will be expected to be available and visible within our base in Dalston, Carlisle, and be prepared to travel within the area we serve, as well as more widely as required.

For an application pack and more details, please see the vacancy section of our website 

We would also encourage an informal discussion / visit by contacting Fiona Stobart, Chief Executive Officer

Closing date for applications Monday 13th June 2022

Interviews will take place week commencing Monday 18th July 2022

The Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST) is seeking a new Chief Executive to lead the organisation through the next phase of its growth and development. This is an incredibly exciting opportunity for a highly experienced and energetic senior player to lead a small executive team along with many highly dedicated and capable Institute members as it embarks on a number of key development projects which will continue to grow its charitable activities and its influence in the food sector. The role is a key point of contact and ambassador for the Institute with many senior and influential stakeholders within the food sector and governments. 

We are looking for a strong strategic and conceptual thinker who can communicate with and influence people at all levels. The individual will have attained a BSc or equivalent level and have demonstrable experience in leadership and people management. They will have a broad understanding of the food (or associated) sector (and preferably experience working in the sector). Ideally, the individual will already have experience managing or running a charity and so, will have a practical understanding of charity governance best practice.

With multiple activities from publishing through to professional recognition and from scientific and technical events and communication through to supporting the next generation of talent, the Institute is looking for a leader who can work creatively and yet in a focussed way to ensure all these activities are progressed.

Ideally, they will have previously worked for a professional membership body and are likely to have experience in the food sector.

About the role:

Full-time, permanent

London-based (Hammersmith) with some home working – the individual will be required to attend physical meetings – often in London and may include some international travel.

Salary: On application

About the Institute

IFST is the leading professional body for those involved in all aspects of food science and technology.

As a charity and independent professional body, IFST is in a prime position to provide impartial, science-based information. In addition to publishing peer-reviewed papers, guides, periodicals and reports, we host events, webinars, lectures and conferences throughout the year.

We also aim to be a source of professionalism in our field that reflects the dynamic and innovative nature of food science and technology. We provide independent professional recognition of knowledge and skills. Our professional registers and accreditation schemes are widely recognised and valued throughout the sector as the benchmark for skills and expertise for food technical professionals. 

IFST is guided in its decision-making and activities by its five values and through a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Values:

• Evidence-based

• Professional

• Innovative

• Independent

• Food Science Community

IFST’s EDI Statement: We recognise the importance and benefits of equal opportunities, diversity, inclusion and eliminating discrimination in every aspect of our work.

We aim to ensure that no individual or group (including members, employees, job applicants, officeholders, volunteers, consultants, members of committees and panels or participants in research) is treated more or less favourably than others on grounds of gender, age, marital status, disability, race, ethnic origin, nationality, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity/paternity or religion.

We work to comply with all the legislation related to equal opportunities to ensure that the culture, philosophy and processes within IFST are free from bias of any kind.

To apply: please submit an up-to-date CV and supporting statement by no later than 5:00pm on 20 June.

We are SafeLives, the UK-wide charity dedicated to ending domestic abuse, for everyone and for good. ​

​Last year alone, nearly 13,500 professionals received our training. Over 70,000 adults at risk of serious harm or murder and more than 85,000 children received support through dedicated multi-agency support designed by us and delivered with partners. In the last four years, over 2,000 perpetrators have been challenged and supported to change by interventions we created with partners, and that’s just the start.

Together we can end domestic abuse. Forever. For everyone.

We are looking to recruit a dynamic and highly organised PA to work with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT). The successful candidate will provide high quality, effective, proactive, and confidential support so that the team is able to deliver its strategic and operational objectives.

You will work closely with the Trustees to provide governance support and the wider Operational Management Team when required. This is a pivotal and varied role in which you will be involved at all levels of the charity. It will provide valuable opportunities to learn and develop.

Location: Bristol/Remote/London with Occasional travel across UK

Benefits: A generous package including 26 days holiday a year and public holidays, employee pension scheme with 4% employer contribution, Cycle2Work scheme, 365 days a year Employee Assistance Programme

If this challenge sounds as exciting to you as it does to us and you believe you have the qualities we have described, please take a look over the job description and submit your 500-word cover letter and CV by 9.00am, Wednesday 25th May 2022.

No agencies please. 

Leukaemia UK invest in ground-breaking research to find kinder, more effective treatments for leukaemia and other blood cancers, we fund world-class research to discover better treatments for leukaemia and other blood cancers, we invest in the next generation of leading scientists, we improve care for those diagnosed with blood cancers, we pioneer new treatments, facilities and care for people and their loved ones living with a blood cancer diagnosis and we invest in future haematologists.

We’re a small but growing charity with big ambitions for those affected by leukaemia and we are now seeking a proven and experienced Executive Assistant, for an interim contract of 6 months, someone who is bright, resourceful, and super organised to work with the Chief Executive and Senior Leadership Team to help drive forward our new strategy which aims to save and improve more lives.

Scope of Role:

The role of Executive Assistant will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer and the Senior Leadership Team on strategic and operational planning, governance, and organisational development. You will be a critical player in the smooth running of the charity and responsible for liaising with and driving great relationships in and outside the charity. This vital position requires both the ability to grasp the big picture with excellent organisational, communication, planning and writing skills.

Your experience and skills will include:

• Previous EA / PA experience essential
• Proven attention to detail and ability to manage complex schedules and matters
• High accuracy and able to act at pace
• Discretion and trust and able to handle all matters respectfully and confidentially
• Ability to develop and maintain excellent relationships with a wide range of individuals
• Desirable, previous charity experience

This role is full time, on a fixed term for 6 months, based in Central London with hybrid working - some office working and some working from home. Part time may also be considered for a 4-day week.

For the full list of responsibilities, please download the Role profile.

We look forward to receiving your application!

This is an exciting opportunity to join our small, friendly team and to use your skills to develop this Executive Assistant role which is central to the smooth running of the organisation as it continues to grow.  You will be working with a committed group of people, including clinicians working in all areas of the country, and making a real difference to the lives of patients.

Applications by CV and covering letter - interviews will take place on 1st June with the possibility of further interviews on 8th June.  Hoping to have someone join us as soon as possible.  Please see attached job description and person specification.

Key aspects of the job: to provide a comprehensive, efficient and effective executive assistant and secretarial service to the Chief Executive, and to provide additional administrative support to the Deputy Chief Executive and other members of CDS UK’s core team.  The post holder will also handle the day-to-day HR administration requirements of the organisation, such as monitoring annual leave and administering recruitment.  We anticipate that the executive assistant function and related administrative tasks will comprise approximately 75% of the role, with basic HR functions taking up the remaining 25%, though of course this may vary from week to week.  The post holder will play an ambassadorial role for CDS UK so excellent written and interpersonal skills are essential. 

CDS UK (the Clinic for Dissociative Studies) is a specialist psychotherapy service established in 1998, offering assessment and long-term specialist outpatient treatment to people with dissociative disorders.  Its patients have often suffered the most extreme forms of abuse over a long period and represent one of the most vulnerable and complex client groups.

CDS UK is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) and an Independent Provider to the NHS, and is subcontracted by NHS commissioning organisations nationally on a discretionary per-patient basis, where local mental health services are unable to provide appropriate treatment.

Reed is delighted to be exclusively working with The Canterbury Oast Trust with their recruitment of a Chief Executive Officer.  The Canterbury Oast Trust has been supporting adults with learning disabilities for over 30 years.  They have a very strong family and service based ethos and work hard with their service users to help them develop and become more independent. This can be seen across their residential and supported living services and life skills programmes, including the South of England Rare Breeds Centre, a high profile tourist attraction which provides service users with many opportunities. 

As their Chief Executive Officer, you will lead the senior team in the delivery of the strategy and key objectives by giving direction and having accountability for all financial, care, commercial and HR matters.  You will be the interface with key stakeholders including the Board, local authority, families and service users.  You will have line management responsibilities for the Heads of Finance, Care, HR, Estates and Fundraising.  You will also oversee regulatory requirements and safeguarding across the organisation.

Key Result Areas:

Effectively lead the senior management team

Ensure all regulatory reporting is completed and meets / exceeds the required standards

Lead the development of the strategic direction of the organisation working in line with the 3-year business plan and annual budget

Identifying and managing any financial, care or people risks and mitigation

Performance management of the senior management team

Championing a positive culture to support achievement of potential across all people in the organisation, staff and service users

Strong stakeholder engagement, both internal and external

Ensuring the organisation has an outstanding culture towards safeguarding, health & safety and other similar matters

Skills and Experience:

Senior leadership experience managing diverse teams

Degree or equivalent level of relevant education

Experience of governance (CQC and Charity Commission)

Experience or demonstrable interest in the social care sector

Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Health & Safety and other regulatory matters

Commitment to working as necessary to ensure the effective delivery of the organisational objectives

Demonstrable public and internal communication skills

Benefits Include:

Working in a friendly and motivated environment

Competitive salary

Hybrid working model

22 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Healthcare cash plan

Onsite parking

Reed is looking for a special and dedicated individual to lead The Canterbury Oast Trust through their next phase of development.  If you would like to have a hugely rewarding role in helping shape who they are and what they do, Reed would love to hear from you.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic, engaging, and inclusive leader to 
join us as Chief Executive at Keep Wales Tidy. 
After completing many years’ service, the current head of our organisation is retiring. As we begin our 50th anniversary celebrations, we are looking for an inspirational leader to help us build on our achievements and cement our reputation as a leading environmental charity. 
Reporting to the Chair of our Board, you will work closely with our Trustees and executive management team to provide clear, strategic direction. You will have the opportunity to lead a team of more than 70 committed and passionate individuals, nurturing  an innovative and supportive culture.
The quality of our local environment, our green spaces, waterways, beaches, and the air that we breathe is essential to protecting biodiversity for the future and building our resilience to the global climate emergency.
Through our programmes and projects, Keep Wales Tidy has set the stage for working together with government, public bodies, schools, and local communities to take positive sustainable action. National initiatives like Caru Cymru and Local Places for Nature have opened up opportunities to engage communities across Wales, with long term benefits for our health, well-being and natural environment; while international programmes such as Eco-Schools have enabled us to share our learning with global partners. 
Do you have the qualities, skills and experience to lead an ambitious and trusted charity? If you share our vision of a beautiful Wales cared for and enjoyed by everyone, we would love to receive your application to join us. 
How to apply
Please visit our website for more information on the role and how to apply.
The closing date for applications is midday 6 June
Preliminary stakeholder meetings and formal interviews will take place during the week commencing 20 June.

We will be in touch with successful and unsuccessful candidates no later than 14 June. 
Further details 
Keep Wales Tidy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, accredited by Investors in People.
The post is part-funded through the Welsh Government Rural Communities -Rural Development Programme 2014-2020, which is funded by the Welsh Government and the European Union. 

Learning Partnerships are currently recruiting for a:

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

35 hours per week

£50k per annum

Learning Partnerships is a highly recognised, successful Leeds based charity with 30 years of experience working in deprived areas to reduce inequality, poverty and deprivation by improving wellbeing in Leeds through the provision of learning, skills and personal development opportunities. 

We are recruiting a new CEO who has the drive and ambition to lead a strong, committed team, with a passion for making a difference to the lives of those living in deprived communities of Leeds.  The CEO will be responsible for providing leadership, developing, and implementing Learning Partnerships strategic and operational plans, leading on partnership and business development and being an effective advocate for the charity.

We are looking for an individual who has an alignment with the core purpose and values of the charity.  Someone who is a visible and inclusive leader, with a flexible approach to achieving the charity’s objectives. 

The ideal candidate will have:

• Degree in business, administration, management, or equivalent professional qualification
• Significant record of achievement and experience a senior or organisational leader
• Strong financial management and budgeting skills
• Understanding of contract driven programmes
• Experience of effective partnership working and development of external relationship management
• A team player, with the ability to listen, empower, coach and mentor their team
• Previous experience of working in the charity/not for profit / voluntary sector would be advantageous

If you are interested in applying for the above position, please visit our website Our Recruitment Opportunities - Learning Partnerships

CLOSING DATE: MONDAY 6th JUNE 2022

Learning Partnerships, The Burton Business Park, Hudson Road, Leeds, LS9 6DJ

Registered Charity No: 1003603

Learning Partnerships is committed to equality of opportunity, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Due to the nature and financial responsibility of this role, we will undertake a standard DBS (Disclosure and Baring Service) background check.

HR & Inclusion Manager

• Do you have the skills and experience to oversee the HR function in a busy creative environment?
• Are you a people person who can remain calm in challenging situations?

If you would enjoy a fast-paced environment where every day is different, you could be our HR Manger, overseeing the HR function for 65 permanent employees and 50 casual staff. You will work with senior management and Trustees to develop and implement policies and procedures in line with statutory regulations and best practice.

You will need a good understanding of and enthusiasm for promoting diversity in the workplace, strong experience in HR practice and employment law, and an appropriate level of knowledge of company and charity law. An enthusiasm for the visual arts is also desirable!

Conditions of work

• Permanent contract: full time
• Starting salary: circa £35,000 to £40,000 per annum depending on experience
• Hours of work: 9.30 am – 5.45 pm, Monday to Friday. Work outside of these hours will occasionally be necessary as required and will be compensated for with corresponding time in lieu.
• Period of notice: 3 months

For further information, please download the Job Description. 

To apply

Please complete the application form and equality & diversity monitoring forms and return to the recruitment email by midnight on Sunday 22nd May 2022. Interviews will be held on 27th May  2022.

We request no contact from agencies or media sales.

The Whitechapel Gallery strives to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian, ethnic minority, LGBTQIA+ and/or disabled applicants as these groups are currently underrepresented in the Arts sector.

Charity number: 312162 Company number: 4093862

Location: Hybrid working, with ability to come to Banbury centre on a regular basis

We are working in partnership with Dogs for Good, who for over thirty years, have been utilising their knowledge and experience to bring people with disabilities and dogs together, enabling life-changing differences. Through the power of expertly trained dogs, they support people with autism, physical disabilities, learning disabilities and dementia, empowering them to live more independent lives.

With the retirement of the current Chief Executive, after more than twenty-five years in post, they are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking individual to join the charity in this capacity to preserve and develop the organisation and provide inspired leadership to the staff team of 74, over 500 active volunteers and a wide range of stakeholders. The new Chief Executive must have a commitment to achieving high standards of dog welfare and a genuine interest in and passion for bringing people and dogs together to enrich and improve both lives and to better understand the human animal bond. A background in the charity/not for profit sector would be useful, although not essential.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:

• Experience of effective partnership working and development, and external relationship management
• Experience of managing, motivating, and developing staff
• Experience of business planning, business development and income generation/fundraising
• Experience of project management and service delivery across multiple functions
• Strong financial skills, including the ability to analyse budgets and accounts, and manage an annual budget of over £4m
• Robust approach to governance, controls, and implementation of new processes
• Experience of risk management

We are seeking an inspirational leader, with exceptional verbal and written communication, management, and motivational skills. Ability to persuade and influence, both face to face and in writing, outstanding business development skills, an empathy for vulnerable people and a strong commitment to animal welfare are all essential for this role.

For more information, please contact Adam Stacey, Managing Director, or Katherine Anderson-Scott, Senior Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment.

Applications should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

Closing date for applications: 13th June 2022. However, applications are being reviewed throughout the process. Charisma interviews will commence from Monday 23rd May, and will need to be completed by Wednesday 22nd June, in preparation for longlisting on Friday 24th June.

Shortlisted candidates can expect interviews with Dogs for Good:

• Interviews - 1st stage – 4th and/or 5th July (virtual)
• Interviews – 2nd stage – 19th July (in-person)

Can you lead our charity into the next exciting phase of its development?

We are a local charity that has survived all that Covid and lockdowns threw at us; we looked after our staff, volunteers and our community and we now want to re-build our strategy and vision to help us secure our future for the benefit of our community.

Reporting to the Chair of the Board of Trustees, you will lead a small dedicated and highly professional team of staff and volunteers to help us achieve our mission of fighting furniture poverty, reducing waste, creating opportunities for people out of work and providing training and craft workshops. At HFS, we are passionate about what we do and look forward to bringing onboard an equally passionate, dynamic and inspiring CEO to lead us into the post-pandemic world and all the challenges that brings.

Are you an exceptional senior executive who is passionate about eradicating furniture poverty and tackling the challenges of waste reduction and sustainability? Do you have a track record of developing strategy, building organisational capability, generating financial goals and developing quality services? And are you inspired to make a big impact in our local community?

We are looking for a can-do CEO who will deliver our business as usual and work closely with the board of trustees to develop our strategy and vision for the next 5 years. With focus on reinvigorating funding streams, exploring new income generation opportunities, developing our sustainability outcomes and delivering essential services to the residents of Hastings and Rother.

You will combine a strategic mindset with a strong motivation to take our service to even higher levels of excellence. In addition to having overall accountability for its financial health and operational performance, you will be an inspirational ambassador for HFS, raising the profile of the organisation and overseeing the development of strategic partnerships and fundraising opportunities.

Chief Executive Officer

We have an exciting opportunity for a committed CEO who has a passion for equality and diversity within the workplace.

If you are a creative and innovative thinker who builds support for new ideas both strategic and tactical with strong analytical skills and clear judgement, then we want to hear from you!

Position: Chief Executive Officer

Location: Bristol

Hours: Part-time, 30 hours per week over 4 or 5 days with some evening work

Salary: £42,000 - £48,000 (pro rata) depending on experience

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Sunday 5th June 2022

The Role

Working closely with the Chair of the Board of Trustees, the Chief Executive will:

• Provide leadership and operational direction
• With the Senior Management Team (SMT) be responsible for implementing the agreed strategies and achieving the business plans of the organisation, by effectively managing and developing the resources available to the organisation
• Represent the organisation externally by promoting the services and values.

Main duties and responsibilities include:

• Strategic Leadership
• Enabling Governance
• Financial and Legal Management
• People Management

About You

Educated to degree level, or post graduate professional qualification, or can demonstrate equivalent qualifications, skills and experience, you will have knowledge and experience of operating at a senior management level, preferably within the Charity sector.

You will have experience of:

• Business and strategic planning, with an ability to track performance against objectives and deliver results
• Developing and fostering close working relationships with a Board of Directors or Trustees, in particular the Chair of the Board
• Managing and leading a team of senior managers
• Strategic and day to day financial management, including budget preparation, monitoring and reporting
• Human resource management, including recruitment, succession planning and workforce development
• Organisational legal responsibilities and requirements

About the Organisation

A specialist organisation offering support through counselling and therapeutic groups to adults in Bristol, South Glos, BANES & North Somerset who have experienced any form of sexual abuse throughout their lives.

You may also have experience in areas such as CEO, COO, Chief Executive, Chief Officer, Chief Executive Officer, Deputy CEO, Deputy COO, Deputy Chief Executive, Deputy Chief Officer, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Interim CEO, Interim COO, Interim Chief Executive, Interim Chief Officer, Interim Chief Executive Officer, Director, Manager, Head of, Therapy, Abuse, Mental Health, Counselling.