We are looking for someone with passion and drive to lead and develop a new Deaf and Disabled Peoples Organisation in Haringey.
About the organisation:
The Board of Trustees are looking for someone with the drive and vision to lead the organisation through a period of significant development, growth, and challenges. 2020 has been a very difficult year for everyone, we hope 2021 will be a springboard to launch Disability Action Haringey as an organisation which provides disabled people with life opportunities of their choice. This post will be offered on a fixed term contract for a period of 18 months with a possible extension dependent on securing funding. The successful candidate will be a person with lived experience of disability and the ability to establish DAH as an organisation who deliver innovative and sustainable services.
Disability Action Haringey is in the early stages of development we have secured Charity registration and will be operating as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation. As a user-led pan-disability Deaf and Disabled Peoples Organisation delivering services, the Trustees are passionate in ensuring Haringey becomes a more inclusive borough where disabled people are seen for their valuable contribution to society and where disabled people have the same life time opportunities as non-disabled people.
About the role:
This is a new role in a newly formed organisation. As CEO you will be expected to:
- Work with the Trustees to develop a business plan for the next 3-5 years
- Manage the day to day operations including recruiting your team
- Securing additional funding to ensure the organisation’s success beyond the initial 18 months.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a new organisation and make a real difference.
How To apply
Stage 1
Download the application pack and application form from CharityJob website. Your completed application form should give clear evidence, with examples, of how you meet all parts of the Person Specification.
The closing date for applications is midday, Monday 14th December 2020. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and unfortunately, we regret we are unable to provide feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted. If applicants have not heard from us after four weeks, they can assume that, unfortunately, they have not been selected for interview.
Both stage 2 and stage 3 of the interview process will be conducted virtually on Microsoft Teams.
Stage 2 will take place week commencing 4th January 2021. Those candidates selected will be asked to deliver a presentation.
Stage 3 will take place week commencing 11th January 2021. Candidates successful at stage 2 will be asked to attend a virtual panel interview.
Stage 4
The successful candidate will be offered the position of Chief Executive Officer, subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Disability Action Haringey is committed to encouraging inclusion, equality, and diversity amongst our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination, harassment, victimisation by complying with the Equality Act 2010.
We want a working environment where individual differences and the contributions of all staff are recognised and valued. To do this, we will proactively tackle discrimination and disadvantage and ensure that no individual or group is directly or indirectly discriminated against for any reason. We expect all Disability Action Haringey employees to champion and live our values through their work at every opportunity.
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Chief Executive (CEO)
Salary: £57,000 to £62,000 PA depending on experience
Closing date: Monday, 7th December 2020
Location: Oxford & Buckinghamshire/Milton Keynes
Connection Support is a positive, forward thinking organisation with a strong social purpose and a commitment to delivering quality care and services for our clients.
We are looking for a new Chief Executive to lead us into the next stage of our journey. We’re clear about our future direction; we’ll not be standing still so continuous improvement is high up on our agenda, as well as delivering value for money so that we are using our resources to maximise opportunities for clients and providing high quality care and support services.
Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate a successful track record in strategic delivery and transformational change and like us, have a real passion for social care.
As a strategic leader, you will understand the importance of a positive organisational culture and will set the standard by role modelling the behaviours associated with our values. We are looking for a real people person who can inspire and motivate our team to deliver the best possible service to our clients and key stakeholders. You will have the energy, drive and enthusiasm to make sure Connection Support remains a financially strong, successful organisation.
In return, what you can expect from us is a supportive environment created by the Board and backed by colleagues across the organisation, to enable you to get the job done. You can also rely on a hardworking, passionate team focussed on doing the right thing for our clients and the business.
If you think you’ve got what we are looking for, we’d love to hear from you!
Closing date is 10am on Monday, 7th December 2020
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This role is based in the UK and open to individuals with unrestricted right to live and work in the UK. At this stage we are unable to offer sponsorship opportunities. Therefore, you must currently hold the right to work in the UK.
Summary of the role:
Working with the Board of Trustees, the post holder will shape the strategic direction of Muslim Aid and lead Muslim Aid into its next phase of development and growth. The post holder will provide vision and leadership to Muslim Aid and the leadership team to ensure that the objectives of Muslim Aid are implemented.
The post holder will be responsible for building strategic partnerships and representing Muslim Aid in the sector, media and high-level key stakeholders. The post holder will grow Muslim Aid’s profile by promoting the impact it makes in the countries we work in.
About the Role:
The main responsibilities of this role will be:
- To provide effective leadership to Muslim Aid and be responsible for the management and administration of its strategic, policy and accountability framework laid down by the Board of Trustees.
- Together with the Chair enable the Board of Trustees to carry out its duties and responsibilities in the oversight, management and proper governance of Muslim Aid.
- To have overall responsibility for income generation and funding through sustainable and reliable income streams via government agencies, institutional donors, public donations, trusts and high net worth partnerships and collaborations.
- To develop, foster and manage effective relationships and Muslim Aid’s profile with internal and external stakeholders.
- To actively liaise and communicate with all legal, regulatory, government and non-government agencies and other key organisations on behalf of Muslim Aid.
About You:
You will have inspirational leadership skills, a proven track record of business development and a strong passion for serving humanity. You will have senior management experience, preferably in the non-profit sector, with an understanding of effective program development, advocacy with some fundraising credentials. You must have a clear and proper understanding of Islam in order to adhere to the teachings of the Quran and Sunnah. You must have sound knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements in order to effectively manage charity funds.
To be successful in this role:
- Educated to degree standard or equivalent.
- Experience of delivering a plan to develop the organisation in a systematic approach – one that aligns strategy, people and processes and builds effective new systems.
- Experience in creating a financially sustainable organisation with diversified income streams.
- Ability to create a durable bond between our donor communities and wider mainstream society by anchoring our programmatic work domestically.
- Ability to generate new opportunities and skills to identify and realise key partnerships and funding.
- Ability to lead in influencing and advocate on behalf those we help to raise awareness amongst the communities we work in. Convene and participate in meetings that advocate for change, increase awareness and support for the causes we support.
Why you should apply:
We are looking for a focused and inspiring CEO who will enjoy full strategic responsibility in leading Muslim Aid during a period of transformation. You will build on, lead and mentor the leadership team to deliver exceptional results. This role is an exciting opportunity of developing an organisation driven by innovation, data and digital to improve the organisation’s performance, program delivery, efficiency and donor satisfaction.
You will be joining a supportive and a diverse INGO, built upon Islamic values. Muslim Aid offer a 35-hour week, generous holiday allowance of 37 days (including bank holidays), flexible working and encourage a healthy work-life balance.
Muslim Aid’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of children and vulnerable adults in our care/employment. Successful candidates will be expected to undergo a DBS check and an Experian Credit Check.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief or age.
Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications will be accepted until closing date; however, Muslim Aid reserves the right to initiate interviews and the selection process on a rolling basis with the aim of identifying an appropriate candidate as quickly as possible.
NOTE: We will review your application and see if you are a good fit for the position, and for us. Due to the volume of applicants we may be unable to contact you, but if you are shortlisted for an interview, we will be in contact with yo