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Bournemouth, Dorset (On-site)
£45,000 - £50,000 per year
Full-time
Permanent
Job description

To provide inspirational and effective leadership, ensuring the charity delivers its mission and strategic objectives while maintaining strong relationships with the Board of Trustees, staff, volunteers, beneficiaries, and funders. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Strategic Leadership: Lead the development and implementation of the charity's vision, mission, and long-term strategy in partnership with the Board.
  • Governance & Compliance: Work closely with the Chair and Trustees to ensure full compliance with Charity Law, the Charity Commission, and all relevant legislation (e.g., safeguarding, data protection).
  • Fundraising & Financial Management: Oversee the charity's financial planning, manage budgets, and lead on developing and delivering a diversified fundraising strategy to ensure long-term sustainability and growth. This includes writing grant applications and identifying new income streams.
  • Operational Management: Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring efficient and effective service delivery and managing risk.
  • Team Leadership: Lead, motivate, and manage a team of staff and volunteers, fostering a positive and inclusive organisational culture.
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Advocacy: Act as the primary ambassador for the charity, building strong relationships with local authorities, funders, community partners, and the media. 

Person Specification

Essential Experience & Skills

  • Proven experience in a senior leadership or management role, ideally within the charity/non-profit sector.
  • Demonstrable success in income generation, including grants and fundraising.
  • Strong financial acumen and experience in budget management and reporting.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and networking skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
  • Experience of working closely with or reporting to a Board of Trustees.
  • Strong understanding of governance, safeguarding, and regulatory requirements in the UK charity sector.
  • Ability to be a decisive, adaptable, and inspiring leader, comfortable with a hands-on role in a small organisation. 

Desirable Attributes

  • A qualification in business administration, non-profit management, or a relevant field.
  • Knowledge of the specific issues or services the charity provides.
  • Experience in social enterprise development or digital transformation
  • Existing vetting and safeguarding clearances

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants who support our mission of inclusivity.

All applicants must have a right to work in the UK.

Application Instructions

To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter. Your cover letter (no more than 2 sides of A4) should demonstrate how you meet the person specification set out in the job description.

Organisation
Bournemouth Blind Society View profile Organisation type Registered Charity
Refreshed on: 13 February 2026
Closing date: 09 March 2026 at 17:00
Tags: Administration, Finance, Fundraising, Counselling, Blind, Deaf, Strategy, Governance / Management, Social / Support Work

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