Duties and key responsibilities

Personal Assistant to the CEO

• Manage and coordinate the CEO’s diary, including arranging meetings and schedules.
• Manage and arrange UK and worldwide travel, visas and accommodation for the CEO.
• Monitor and administer the CEO’s expenses and credit card records.
• Draft correspondence for the CEO as appropriate and supports the communication lines between the CEO and the Trustees, including induction and training.
• The PA and Operations Officer is required to attend MAP Board meetings, Sub-committee meetings, Senior Management Meetings and Staff Meetings. They are responsible for:
  • Arranging suitable venues and refreshments are available
  • Preparing and distributing agendas and papers
  • Taking minutes of meetings and recording actions
• Manage, administer or develop relationships and projects on the CEO’s behalf.
• Ensure efficient electronic filing systems are maintained in the Governance and Facilities folders as and when requested.

Facilities

• Ensure that building maintenance and office space issues are managed proactively and engage contractors where appropriate.  Invoice and collection of Insurance & Rent from MAP Annex building (Flat 1 and Flat 2).
• Ensure effective communication with suppliers including the ordering, installation and maintenance of the alarm and keyholding systems, office equipment and furniture, keys, telephones, stationery, and other equipment required for the smooth running of the office.
• Liaise with support contractors with regards to the maintenance of office equipment, including telecoms equipment and cabling, photocopiers, fax, Franking Machine and kitchen equipment.
• Manage contract cleaning, recycling, and waste disposal companies.
• Ensure that the communal areas are maintained clean and tidy and manage the provision of sundries in the kitchen.
• Ensure that the post is delivered and collected daily.
• Liaise with the HR Manager to ensure that a Health and Safety Risk assessment is carried out and actioned yearly, and to act as Health and Safety Co-ordinator to ensure that MAP meets all its health and safety obligations.
• To arrange appropriate insurance for equipment, premises, employers and public liability and travel.
• Welcome visitors to the office and ensure all visitors are dealt with courteously (meeting/greeting/coffees etc).
• Develop and rollout a call management system at MAP.
• Co-ordinate all incoming and outgoing mail, taxi, and courier requirements.
• Maintain a petty cash tin under the IMPREST system, including payment of volunteer expenses and ad hoc purchases for the office.
• Book travel arrangements, including travel insurance, when required for UK office staff, guests, and those visiting from MAP’s overseas offices.

HR Administration

• Manage HR system for any variances and ensure that all performance management, leave, TOIL and sickness records are properly recorded.
• Ensure that forms are issued and returned in time, and that any follow up action is documented and actioned on time, with all documentation being filed on relevant personal files.
• Organise interview arrangements for candidates and other recruitment administration such as filing interview forms etc.
• Ensure that all new staff in UK, including volunteers, receive relevant joiner information and that they receive HR/Facilities/ Health and safety Induction. Also receive DSE link and any follow-ups.
• Liaise with the HR Manager on matters regarding staff training, and to make appropriate bookings and issue documentation to all participants.
• Support HR Manager with various HR projects.
• Support cascade of HR priorities in MAP country offices.

The OLLIE Foundation is a St Albans based Suicide Prevention Charity operating across the Home Counties. The Foundation provides a range of early intervention and prevention, as well as crisis intervention and post-vention training to young people, parents and professionals. As experts in our field, we routinely train GPs, teachers and A&E staff and give talks and wellbeing assemblies in schools and to community groups. Although driven by our commitment to prevent youth suicide, our training and talks are relevant to EVERYONE. 

The successful candidate will be a highly motivated and passionate individual able to manage their own diary, working mainly from home but with weekly office days and flexibility to work across Herts and work some weekends and evenings when needed. Would suit ambitious graduate or experienced administrator. As the Executive Assistant to the CEO you will also provide administrative support to the wider team, including diary management, maintaining and improving existing systems, procedures and records along with setting up new systems as required.

This job requires great communications skills and there is an expectation to be able to network and work closely with a range of partners, including the Police, NHS staff, teachers, parents and carers, as well as young people.

As Executive Assistant to the CEO you will:

1. Line manage staff and volunteers

2. Help manage the office and all associated admin tasks

3. Oversee orders for resources and merchandise and ensure they are delivered as needed

4. Support bid and report writing

5. Closely monitor and evaluate the impact of the work we do and outcomes achieved.

6. Work effectively from home but able to travel to a range of meetings and talks across the Home Counties

7. Work in a fast-paced environment, able to manage competing deadlines

8. Maintain attention to detail with a high level of accuracy

9. Have a proactive approach to working from home and able to interface with the public as needed

The ideal candidate will have the following experience, skills and qualifications:

• A confident public speaker.
• Success in building relationships and working collaboratively with a range of partners.
• Ability to work on their own, plan and organise effectively, prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Ability to contribute towards internal and external evaluation processes. 
• Proficient IT skills.  
• A passion to make a difference through mentoring and training. 
• A full and valid UK driving licence with access to a vehicle for business use.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Emotionally mature, able to manage their wellbeing in an environment where suicide and bereavement is a constant.

Applicants will need to have a flexible approach to work, available to attend or manage weekend and evening events as needed.  In return for their dedication and commitment, we will support and develop the successful candidate with options to train to deliver curriculum and talks.  This role has the potential to develop and for working hours to extend.

There is an opportunity to develop the role to include community advocacy, training and workshop delivery. As demand for our services grow, the post holder will become a crucial and highly valued member of our team, supporting the CEO, providing admin support, and often acting as the first point of contact for our charity. This is a unique position for the right person to be part of a dynamic and growing organisation making a difference to the communities it works with. 

Owing to the nature of this position, any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory disclosure report from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Impetus transforms the lives of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds by ensuring they get the right support to succeed in school, in work and in life. Impetus is one of the first organisations in the UK to apply a venture philanthropy approach to the not-for-profit sector – providing its charity partners with grant funding, and the expertise of an internal investment team and extensive pro bono network. Impetus finds out what works by combining the lessons from charity partners with new research to influence decision-makers so all young people can get the support they need.

Impetus’s focus on impact extends beyond their work with their partner organisations. Together with the Sutton Trust, they founded the Education Endowment Foundation – the Department for Education’s What Works Centre for educational attainment. In 2019, Impetus and partners secured a £200m endowment from the Home Office to run the Youth Endowment Fund, the What Works Centre for preventing youth offending.

At this exciting time of growth for Impetus, the Trustees seek to appoint a new Chief Executive Officer. Building on a strong existing platform, the new CEO will provide clear, strategic leadership in a changing external environment, ensuring that Impetus influences the national debate on how we achieve the best outcomes for young people; identifying and investing in programmes that improve the life chances of the next generation. The CEO leads a team of 35 and oversees the delivery of up to £35m of annual value to Impetus charities and YEF grantees.

The successful candidate will bring a proven track record of strategic leadership with first class influencing, relationship building and advocacy skills as well as the capacity to motivate and inspire a high performing team. An energetic and creative leader, the new Chief Executive will resonate strongly with the ethos and mission of Impetus and their unrelenting focus on achieving better outcomes for more disadvantaged young people.

Impetus is committed to creating a diverse environment and ensuring that all qualified applicants receive equal consideration for employment.

For further information and to download the candidate pack, please click Apply Now quoting reference 4613. The deadline for applications is 9am (BST) on Thursday 2nd April 2020.

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We are seeking a dynamic new Chief Executive to provide strong leadership and

direction during a period of rapid expansion for this growing charity.  If you

have a passion for working with communities, love heritage and enjoy managing

change, this could be the job for you!

Heritage Trust Network (HTN) is a grass roots membership organisation

operating across the United Kingdom, that provides a unique resource within

the national heritage sector, supporting community based organisations to

revive their heritage assets for social and economic benefit.  We equip

local communities with the skills they need to deliver these complex

projects through our online resources and fortnightly newsletters, as well

as providing peer to peer support through regular branch meetings and our

annual conference.  

Thanks to funding from Historic England, National Lottery Heritage Fund and

others, the organisation has an exciting opportunity to upscale its operations

over the next three years, to increase resilience and deliver a comprehensive

programme of community-based training and skills development to its expanding

membership.

As our new CEO you will be working with an active and engaged board of trustees

and a great team of dedicated staff, volunteers and consultants.  You will also be

representing the organisation at a national level to improve HTN’s profile and impact.

Our ideal candidate will have several years’ experience of managing a heritage,

cultural or community organisation, involving strategic planning, staff management

and finances.  A broad based interest in historic building/built environment matters

and knowledge of the range of not for profit organisations working to benefit local

communities will be essential. We will also be looking for someone with excellent

people and communication skills, an aptitude for fundraising and business planning,

as well as sound marketing and IT skills. 

The post is based in Birmingham, with travel throughout the UK. Initially funded for a

year there is potential to extend the post, subject to funding.

To get further information or contact details for an informal chat, please click the

apply button

Closing date  April 3rd 2020, with interviews on Thursday 9th April

SWA is seeking an experienced leader who has a proven track record in managing a dynamic and growing organisation. Leading a committed team who are value-based and mission-driven, you will be driving the strategic leadership of SWA. You will also play a key role in the wider Greater Manchester Domestic Abuse forums.

You will have responsibility for SWA as a whole, including operations, strategy and business development. You will bring your experience of managing and mitigating risk, governance and performance management ensuring the organisation meets all of its legal and regulatory requirements. Supporting a board of trustees you will ensure financial sustainability and be responsible for the operational delivery of the strategic plan. Teamwork is essential however, individual skill and co-production in leadership is equally fostered.

You will act as our ambassador building on our long-standing history of successful and specialist service delivery and you will inspire the SWA team to drive progress with determination and compassion.

Above all you will enable SWA to continue its culture of hope and growth, unlocking the potential of your team and inspiring our stakeholders to believe that recovery from domestic abuse and violence is possible.

We are looking for an outstanding leader to work with the Trustees in leading and further developing the charity. The successful candidate will be someone who will inspire and empower others to share in achieving continued success in all our work.

If you have a passion for working with a great team who make a real difference for families across Essex, we would be delighted to receive your application and look forward to hearing from you. 

Families InFocus (Essex) is a forward thinking and caring organisation dedicated to improving the quality of life for all Essex families with children and young people with any special educational need or disability (SEND).

Our mission is:-

“to provide support for children and young people (aged 0 to 25) with any special educational need or disability (SEND) by ensuring that they, their families and carers receive quality information, advice, practical and emotional support. In particular, through the provision of advice, information and support to improve the education and development of, and relieve the poverty for children and young people with SEND, to enhance the stability and quality of life for the whole family. A central consideration will be the emotional needs of all concerned”.

Our excellent reputation and established relationships within the local Essex community have been earned over many years delivering quality services to meet the needs of our service users.

We are looking for an exceptional individual who will lead and drive the continuous development of Families InFocus (Essex) and ensure that its work makes a real difference for families.

You will be:

• An experienced and empathetic leader

• A strategic thinker

• A proven relationship builder

• Someone who has a track record of successful income generation

Full Job Description

Purpose of the Job 

To work on behalf of the Board of Trustees, in accordance with our mission, aims, values and objectives:-

• To develop and deliver the strategic and operational plan and financial budget to ensure the ongoing sustainability, growth and success of Families InFocus (Essex).

• To raise our profile and act as a strong figurehead for the charity, a positive ambassador with our stakeholders, clients, partners, funders and networks and a confident, inspiring and empathetic leader for staff and volunteers. 

• To ensure service users’ views and aspirations are taken into account for all service delivery and development. 

  Main responsibilities 

  Strategy planning and development: 

• To develop the charity’s strategic plan in conjunction with the Board of Trustees in response to key strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats.

• To manage the charity effectively, ensuring that its financial security and risk management is maintained and enhanced. 

• To lead the development and implementation of strategic goals, objectives and financial plans to meet both the short term and long term goals and aspirations. 

• To take overall responsibility for achieving, monitoring and reporting on performance against funders’ targets and in all areas of the charity’s activities. 

• To develop a culture of continuous improvement throughout all aspects of the charity’s work including maintaining and building relationships with key partners, funders and community networks. 

• To keep abreast of the opportunities and challenges facing local third sector organisations and keep up to date with changing legislation/developments in local or national government initiatives which could affect the charity.

  Operational Leadership: 

• To lead the development and implementation of operational plans in support of our strategic and accountability frameworks ensuring the organisation provides high quality services and meets its charitable objectives.

• To ensure that the organisation has effective policies and procedures including the management of human resources, safeguarding, finance, health and safety, information, communication and premises, and that these meet relevant legislative requirements and agreed quality standards.

• To manage the day to day operations of the charity, ensuring that staff and volunteers are effectively deployed and receive regular supervision, support, training and annual appraisals.

• To lead key projects including those bringing significant changes for the organisation, ensuring that risks and threats are robustly managed. 

  Financial management: 

• To be accountable to the Board of Trustees for the overall financial health of the charity, controlling budgets, expenditure and management accounts ensuring that income and expenditure is within financial plan targets. 

• To secure adequate funding and resources to meet income targets and objectives, including through bid submissions to grant making trusts, foundations and statutory funders, charity fundraising events and other fundraising activities.

• To maintain and build excellent long term relationships with funders, donors and supporters.

• To develop and implement an effective sustainability plan to identify and diversify income streams and maximise new fundraising opportunities for income generation.

• To identify and put in place an effective and robust risk management strategy and framework to enable the charity to support its objectives. 

  Robust governance  

• To foster excellent working relationships and ensure systems and structures are in place for the Board of Trustees to fulfil its statutory and regulatory requirements and exercise effective control of the charity’s affairs. 

• To report to the Board on progress against key strategic objectives, providing information and answering for organisational performance. 

• To advise the Board in all aspects of leading the charity, including short term and long term strategic planning for the financial welfare of the organisation. 

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

• Educated to degree level or professionally qualified by suitable demonstrable experience e.g. management, health, education, social care, or community development. 

  Experience and knowledge

  Essential

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a senior management role. 

• Demonstrable experience of strategic and operational planning, service development and project management, including monitoring and evaluation. 

• Demonstrable experience of human resources management and good practice in the recruitment, management and development of staff and volunteers.

• Demonstrable experience and a proven track record of bid writing and successful funding applications to generate income and meet challenging income targets.

• Demonstrable acumen and experience of organisational financial management including budget control and reporting.

• Demonstrable experience of effective fundraising within the non-profit and charity sector.

• Experience of developing and maintaining relationships with a diverse range of clients, stakeholders and partners including local third sector organisations and statutory agencies.

• A good understanding of the governance, legal requirements of a charity and company limited by guarantee.

• Understanding of quality assurance frameworks and standards. 

  Desirable

• A good understanding of the needs of families of children and young people with any special educational need or disability.

• Experience of working in the voluntary and/or statutory sector. 

• Experience of delivering front line services in a community setting. 

• Experience of service level agreements, contracts, tendering and commissioning. 

  Skills & Abilities

  Essential

• Ability to inspire and lead an organisation. 

• Excellent people management skills. 

• Excellent interpersonal, oral communication and written communication skills. 

• Excellent skills in financial management.

• Excellent IT and presentation skills. 

• Ability to think strategically. 

• Ability to prioritise and work effectively towards strategic service goals, meet funders’ targets and deadlines.

• Ability to remain calm and focussed under pressure. 

• Ability to manage own learning and attend training courses as needed.

If you are interested in applying please click the ' Apply button' and send your CV and a covering letter explaining why you're suitable for this role. 

Every two minutes someone in the UK is diagnosed with cancer. It is estimated that 2.5 million people are currently living with the disease and this is predicted to accelerate over the next 20 years. For almost 40 years Penny Brohn UK have been working compassionately alongside people with cancer, offering personalised care from the point of diagnosis into treatment and throughout their survivorship.

Job Title: Chief Executive

Location: Bristol

Salary: £70 - £80k

Penny Brohn UK is the UK's longest standing charity asserting that to live well, people affected by cancer need more than medicine. Our core purpose is to bring health and enrichment to every life affected by cancer no matter who you are and whatever your circumstances.

Our new Chief Executive will provide inspirational vision and leadership through the next stage of our journey. Working closely with the Chair and Board, you will provide a strategic outlook on the current health and wellbeing landscape, identifying new opportunities, building organisational capability, increasing our profile and influencing to maximise our portfolio of cutting edge support and integrative care services.

We are looking for an exceptional individual with a successful leadership track record, who can demonstrate high levels of personal credibility and act as ambassador for the organisation, cultivate positive relationships and engage across a diverse range of stakeholders. With an empowering and collegiate leadership approach, you will balance the strategic and operational demands of the position, whilst building and developing a high performing and motivated team to maximise impact so as many people as possible can benefit from our services.

With a highly motivated team in place and a committed Board, we believe this is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious and driven individual committed to creating positive social outcomes.

If this sounds like you, please read the detailed appointment brief attached below.

Deadline for applications: 1 April 2020

Interviews with Prospectus: 6 - 14 April 2020

Interviews with Penny Brohn: W/C: 27 April 2020 & W/C: 4 May 2020

These dates may be subject to change and applicants will be advised in advance should this happen.

If after reviewing the Appointment Brief you feel you meet the criteria and you would like to have an informal discussion about this role, please contact Alex Williams or Roberta Giubilini.

Penny Brohn is committed to providing equal opportunities for all. Applications are welcomed from all sections of the community. Appointments are made on merit.

The Role

nasen is looking to recruit an experienced Personal Assistant to support the Chief Executive and service the Board of Trustees. If you have a high level of administrative competency, excellent time-management skills, with the proven ability to prioritise tasks then we would love to hear from you.

Who We Are

nasen (National Association for Special Educational Needs) is a membership charity organisation that supports all education practitioners. We provide: Continuing Professional Development (CPD), resources, advice, information and much more to enable all staff to meet the needs of all their pupils.

Role Objectives

• To provide administrative, executive and secretarial support for the Chief Executive Officer.
• To service the Board of Trustees.
• To provide day-to-day logistical support for the London office.

Responsibilities

The Personal Assistant provides high quality support to the Chief Executive in all areas, anticipating needs and ensuring that support provided is fit for purpose and high quality. The Personal Assistant will:
• Manage and maintain the Chief Executive’s diary, including helping to make the best use of time through effective weekly, termly and annual calendar management.
• Manage the Chief Executive’s telephone calls, email and wider correspondence including sensitive and confidential correspondence, on a daily basis.
• Prioritise correspondence for action, giving consideration to deadlines and making judgements about which items need to be dealt with by the Chief Executive and which can be more appropriately dealt with by other staff.
• Co-ordinate workflow, including providing written or verbal briefings that may be complex in nature.
• Use initiative and judgement to anticipate and research information needed by the Chief Executive to inform planning and preparation for significant internal and external meetings, conferences and events.
• Organise travel arrangements, including reservations, appointments and itineraries for the Chief Executive’s journeys within the UK and overseas.
• Organise meetings, including any associated administration and arrangements for catering/hospitality.
• Draft selected memos, emails and other documents (e.g. policies and procedures) on behalf of the Chief Executive for a variety of internal and external audiences.
• Complete expenses paperwork and other paperwork as required by the Chief Executive.
• Proof-read documents and publications prior to distribution.
• Maintain and develop filing systems, operational procedures and technological solutions for the secure retention of information and the retrieval of such information as required.
• Prepare agendas and papers and ensure agreed actions are tracked and completed through maintaining an action log.
• Organise Leadership Meetings and take minutes for these and other meetings as required.
• Service the Board of Trustees and be the main contact for the Chair and other board members.
• Organise and service other meetings as required by the Chief Executive.
• Provide support for the wider Executive Leadership Team as agreed by the Chief Executive.
• Provide day-to-day logistical support for the London office, as required.
• Undertake other duties and responsibilities as required, appropriate to the grade of the post, as agreed with the Chief Executive.
• Undertake training and development as requested.

Person Specification

Please see attached.

How To Apply

To submit an application, please select 'Apply Online' and submit your CV and covering letter addressed to the Chief Executive, Professor Adam Boddison.

The first round of interviews will be conducted electronically.

Current Benefits

• 25.5 Days annual leave excluding public holidays (plus one additional day at Christmas and Easter)
• Flexible hours (to be agreed)
• 8% Employer Pension contribution
• Enhanced parental leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Supported professional development
• 10% London weighting
• Friendly and relaxed atmosphere
• Dog-friendly workplace

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An exciting opportunity to be an EA to CEO at a housing association based within London.

Client Details

A housing association in London.

Description

The EA to CEO will be responsible for:

• Diary and inbox management
• Undertaking research on behalf of the CEO
• Organising events
• Preparing agendas, reports and presentations
• Managing the CEO budget

Profile

The EA to CEO will have:

• EA experience
• Experience of working in a busy and demanding work environment
• Microsoft office skills
• Great communication skills, both written and verbal
• A can-do attitude

Job Offer

A salary of £35,000, plus annual leave and pension

WHATEVER IT TAKES will break the destructive cycle of children and young people committing crimes so that, instead, they make a positive contribution to our society and build better lives for themselves.

This newly established organisation has been founded by four of the UK's leading innovators in social policy, all of whom have an exceptional track record of turning an initial concept into concrete change. It offers a radical blueprint for challenging the way services are designed and delivered that will produce dramatically improved outcomes at significantly lower costs.

During these unprecedented times, the need for guidance and assistance for our children and young people will be greater than ever. This is why it is vital that we continue recruitment for this critical position despite the current global pandemic.

Whatever It Takes

CEO

London

Salary commensurate with the role

We are seeking the person who is going to drive WIT. You are an outstanding leader who is deeply committed to delivering WIT for the children and young people who need it most. You are a dynamic, thoughtful and talented entrepreneur. You seek responsibility and inspire others to succeed. You are comfortable with ambiguity, able to shift and change with ease as WIT grows. Others look to you for guidance and inspiration. You are a risk-taker, and those risks pay off. You will scale WIT to a financially sustainable national model for delivering exceptional outcomes for children and young people. In doing so, you will become a leading national authority on how to solve one of society's most harmful and costly problems.

You will be the first full time employee at WIT and you will build a team around you that can deliver the first WIT teams within a year. You will be the face of the organisation raising money, building support and promoting the vision. The Director of Practice will be your first direct report and alongside them you will ensure that the WIT teams are set up for success, delivering excellent quality programmes and able to rapidly learn from mistakes. WIT's board want you to grow WIT into a successful national organisation over the next five years.

Closing date: 26 April 2020

Interviews with Prospectus: 6-13 May 2020

Interviews with Whatever It Takes: 25 May 2020

The dates and format of interviews may be subject to change and applicants will be advised in advance should this happen. 

To learn more about this unique opportunity, and to find out how to apply, please read the full appointment brief, on the Prospectus website, which can be reached by clicking on the “Apply on Website” Button.

Are you an experienced leader and manager, keen to drive this growing charity’s momentum as they move into the next phase of their exciting journey? Have you worked at a senior level in the charity sector, with a sound understanding of housing and community?

HOORAY are excited to be working in exclusive partnership with YMCA Cheltenham to recruit a new Chief Executive Officer as the standing CEO looks forward to retirement later this year.

Founded in 1855, YMCA Cheltenham has been a major provider of accommodation, sports facilities and youth work for more than 160 years. Holding fast to their Christian roots and ethos, they aim to work with the whole person - body, mind and spirit; building character, health and relationships as a part of their everyday operation. Being an independent local charity, they know what the local community needs and we are able to respond quickly to the ever-changing needs of the people around them.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer will oversee and manage the charity’s operation from the top - assuming responsibility for the financial health of the organisation and ensuring efficiency across finance, HR and information management. As CEO, you will be the face of the organisation, building effective relationships with the community as well as with religious, political and business leaders at a senior level. You will lead development across the organisation in all areas, cultivating a culture of continuous improvement in the way it operates and at all times promote a community spirit and the Christian values the charity is built on.

Coming in as Chief Executive Officer, you will have a sound knowledge of the housing and youth work sectors, having gained experience working within a charity organisation previously. You will need an understanding of social housing and the wider needs of young people as well as the Criminal Justice and Children Act’s. You will have at least five years demonstrable experience of leadership and management, with a track record in developing new projects.

The successful Chief Executive Officer will be strategic, thorough and personable with a track record of developing effective working relationships with organisations, partners and funders. A skilled presenter and public speaker, you will be confident and show leadership in all situations, but also be able to show experience in sound financial management, budget preparation and delivery.

Being a Christian organisation, the successful candidate will need to demonstrate a Christian faith, and commitment to the Christian Aims and Purposes of the YMCA with an ability to provide Christian leadership in line with the YMCA Ethos Statement.

For more information about this opportunity and for a Job Pack (including the Ethos Statement), please contact Hooray Recruitment via the apply button. 

Applications for this position will close on the 31st March 2020 with interviews to be arranged for shortlisted candidates in the weeks following.

To be fair to all interested parties, it has been agreed that all applications must come via HOORAY Recruitment. Any applications via other routes (including directly to YMCA) will be immediately forwarded to us, but may be missed so to avoid any disappointment please follow the process above.

We promise to respond to every application that is received.

*Hooray is acting as an agency on behalf of the client for this position.
*Hooray is proud to be a corporate member of the REC, the recruitment industry’s leading professional body.
*Do you know someone for this role? Please enquire about our referral scheme!

Fixed Term Contract: 14 months

Location: London or Cardiff  

Are you an experienced and dynamic leader with a track record of managing fast paced and high achieving teams? Can you lead an organisation smoothly through significant growth and change? Are you committed to improving humanitarian outcomes? Can you inspire others, develop talent, and communicate with impact?

We are looking to recruit an Interim Chief Executive Officer to lead our organisation during the maternity leave for our CEO. We are looking for an exceptional individual to provide effective leadership and oversight of our organisation through a period of exciting growth whilst ensuring we continue to deliver against our ambitious strategy.

Elrha is a leading actor in the humanitarian system focused on research and innovation. We work to improve outcomes for those affected by crises by ensuring that humanitarian practice is based on evidence of what works, and tools and techniques used are continually improved through research and innovation. We fund and support research and innovation projects around the world, working in partnership with humanitarian organisations, the international research community, the private sector and other actors engaged in research and innovation.    

Elrha has recently secured major new funding to expand our programmes and our global reach. The interim CEO will lead the organisation through a period of exciting growth and expanded delivery.

We are looking for an individual with substantial experience in leading organisations in the not-for-profit sector. You will be able to inspire and support a high-achieving team through a period of significant growth whilst ensuring we continue to meet our strategic goals and be fully responsible for enabling the organisation to deliver our ambitious workplan.

To be successful you will need to have significant experience in similar leadership roles with a track record of managing growth and delivering results in a fast-paced environment. Motivated by Elrha’s vision and values you will bring the ability to combine long term vision with an eye for detail, inspiring confidence in staff and colleagues alike. You will be flexible and hands-on and will have exceptional interpersonal skills.

Please include your salary expectations for the position in your personal statement.

We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.    

If you share our mission, are passionate about making it happen and strongly believe you can contribute then join us and we'll give you every opportunity to succeed. We look forward to hearing from you. 

Planned interview date: Thursday, 16 April 2020, London  

The Freedom Fund is a leader in the global movement to end modern slavery.  We identify and invest in the most effective frontline efforts to eradicate modern slavery in the countries and sectors where it is most prevalent. Partnering with visionary investors, governments, anti-slavery organisations and those at risk of exploitation, we tackle the systems that allow slavery to persist and thrive. Working together, we protect vulnerable populations, liberate and reintegrate those enslaved and prosecute those responsible.

The Freedom Fund has programs in India, Ethiopia, Thailand, Myanmar, Nepal and Brazil. We currently support and fund approximately 140 organisations in these regions, the vast majority of which are frontline, community-based NGOs. We also work to influence global policy by commissioning and sharing research and amplifying the voices of our partners.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is an exciting and demanding role for an outstanding individual. Reporting to the CEO and working as part of the Freedom Fund’s Senior Management Team, the successful candidate will be based in the London office and will take the lead on achieving the ambitious target of raising $200m by 2025. You will lead a high-performing Development and Partnerships team across the London and New York offices to advance the Freedom Fund’s global fundraising strategy, targeting governments, foundations, multilaterals and high net worth individuals internationally. You will have a proven track record of initiating and stewarding high-value relationships across sectors and geographies, and of leading a professional fundraising and grant management operation.

Experience required

• Strong commitment to the Freedom Fund’s vision, mission, values and goals, with a passion for human rights issues.
• Proven ability to win multi-million fundraising commitments from governments, foundations, multilaterals, and high net worth individuals.
• Previous experience of working in an international development or human rights organisation at a senior management team level.
• Significant experience and a track record of successful leadership and management of internationally disbursed teams.
• Strong external liaison and negotiation skills with experience of fostering partnerships between government and other stakeholders.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications should include a CV and cover letter (maximum one page). Click Apply and quote reference number 4629. The deadline for applications is 9 am GMT on Monday 6th April 2020.

The position is based in London, UK and the salary is commensurate with the seniority of the appointment.

The Freedom Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply for this position. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

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Chief Executive Officer

Cornwall Mind

Salary £25,500 pa based on 26.5 hours a week

Hours may vary in the future particularly if growth in funded services is achieved

Location Mid Cornwall

A fantastic opportunity has arisen at Cornwall Mind for a new CEO to head this amazing and successful fully independent mental health charity. Cornwall mind is a newly merging Mind which was formerly known as Carrick Mind & Restormel Mind.These are exciting times for our charities to form one large charity, enabling us to be more competitive across the board. Our charities have been leaders in supporting and educating the local community and aim to reduce stigma and discrimination around mental health issues by raising awareness.

We have been the leading mental health charities in Cornwall for 26 years and have a great public and online profile. We host events each year across Cornwall reaching many diverse sections of our community. Our programs and projects support hundreds of people each year.

Location: Mid Cornwall

Expected Interview date: Week Beginning 13th April

The client requests no contact frommedia sales.

Please send

Cv

Covering letter

Statement explaining interest and what you would bring to the role

References

DBS information 

Closing date: 3.4.20