The Institute of Alcohol Studies (IAS) is looking to appoint an Interim Chief Executive to lead our high-performing team while our CEO is on maternity leave. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a well-respected charity working on a high profile social and political issue affecting thousands of lives across the UK and worldwide.

Major responsibilities

The Interim Chief Executive will lead the effective delivery of the IAS Strategy, managing a team with a diverse set of responsibilities and maintaining positive relationships with stakeholders to help us meet our goal of securing a reduction of alcohol harm. 

This role involves:

• Providing strategic leadership and operational management to support the delivery of IAS’ strategy.
• Acting as the principal spokesperson for IAS, making representations to government, the media, and other stakeholders.
• Leading and motivating the IAS team, line managing senior staff and ensuring agreed key performance indicators are met, overseeing all HR processes.
• Maintaining a positive relationship with the Board of Trustees, acting as the main point of contact between Directors and the charity’s operations.
• Collaborating with other organisations to maximise achievement of objectives.
• Providing support to and representing IAS interests on key networks and advisory groups including the Alcohol Health Alliance UK, Alcohol and Families Alliance and European Alcohol Policy Alliance.
• Managing a group of external Expert Advisors, ensuring the group is used effectively to support IAS activities.
• Working alongside the Finance Director to monitor income and expenditure and ensure all activities are delivered to agreed timescales and budgets.
• Ensuring all IAS activities reflect our values and comply with all legal and regulatory requirements.

Person specification

Essential requirements:

• Experience of management and leadership of teams in a public health and/or NGO environment.
• Experience of representing an organisation in the media and to external stakeholders.
• Experience of working with a trustee board, management committee or similar to deliver and review strategic plans.
• Experience of working to influence public policy decisions, including overseeing the delivery of communications and public affairs strategies.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to communicate complex data in accessible formats.
• Experience of working within coalitions, networks and/or alliances to meet a common goal.
• Excellent communications and presentation skills with extensive public speaking experience.
• Understanding of the legal requirements and principles of good practice in the management and governance of charities.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with proven ability to prioritise competing demands and respond to change effectively in a fast-paced environment. 

Desirable requirements:

• Experience of working in alcohol policy or related field
• Experience of working to short-term contracts and/or maternity cover posts

First interviews will be held via Zoom on 4th October 2021.

Second interviews will be held via Zoom on 12th October 2021.

Applicants are asked to confirm their availability on these dates in their cover letter.

The location for this role will be flexible working between our office in Westminster and home.

We value diversity and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We seek to employ people based on their ability to carry out the requirements of the role and no applicant will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of disability, gender, race, religion or belief, age, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, or caring responsibilities. Please let us know if you require additional support to make an application, for example, if you require documentation in an alternative format.

Chief Executive, Outward/Group Director, Supported Housing and Care, Newlon

Salary: c£93,000 per annum plus benefits

Contract: Permanent

Location: Based in Hale Village, London, N17

Newlon Housing Trust is a successful charitable housing association and one of the major providers of new affordable housing in north and east London. Outward is the Newlon Group’s specialist support and care charity. Outward works with over 1,000 vulnerable adults who need assistance to live their lives and realise their potential.

We have an opportunity for an experienced and confident leader to join us in the role of Chief Executive for Outward and Group Director of Supported Housing and Care for Newlon.

As a member of the Executive Team and reporting to both the Outward and Newlon Boards, you will be responsible for the overall leadership and day-to-day management of the Outward service, ensuring that it meets its aims and overall objectives, both strategically and financially. You will also be responsible for the effective leadership and performance of Newlon's supported housing and care and working with the Group in the development of those services.

We are seeking an energetic and resourceful leader to help shape the strategic direction of the organisation, both in response to COVID-19 (following which the gaps and strains in the social care systems have become more exposed than ever), as well as someone with a transformation mindset, who can take the organisation successfully into its next phase of growth. It is crucial that the new Chief Executive can help to craft and deliver an adaptable and sustainable vision for our future, embracing technological and fundraising innovations as part of this, while maintaining focus on the people we support. The ability to oversee day-to-day effective running and risk management of the organisation, coupled with the drive and vision to initiate and implement transformational change initiatives will be key.  

With substantial experience of leading an organisation or a large department and being a member of, or working with, a charitable Board, you will have a background in the delivery of excellent care and support services. You will have managed CQC registered services.

A proven knowledge of the legal, regulatory and operating requirements of supported housing and care is essential, along with the ability to read, interpret and evaluate complicated legislation and contracts and a demonstrable commitment to supporting vulnerable residents. Outward has a track record of innovation, such as our Activity Centre at Nutley Edge, and we are looking for someone who combines proven innovation with a commercial attitude. First class communication skills and a strong team ethic are also essential as you will be working closely with the Outward Chair and Board members to develop the strategies and policies to deliver a great service.

In return, you can expect 29 days holiday, a non-contributory pension, excellent benefits. Our purpose-built offices form part of the award-winning Hale Village regeneration project, and are situated just two minutes’ walk from the major transport interchange at Tottenham Hale.

Hybrid working arrangements are being introduced from October 2021.

To apply, please visit our website by clicking on the "Apply on Website" button. 

Closing date:  21st September 2021

Key Dates:

First interviews (remotely): Wednesday 29th September

Assessment:  Between 1st October to 4th October

Meet the Board & Service user panel (remotely):  Friday 8th October

Final Interview:  Thursday 14th October at Newlon House

No agencies please.

Newlon Housing Trust is a charitable housing association and a committed Equal Opportunities employer. We are committed to learning and development for our staff.

Due to an early retirement we have a rare opportunity for an experienced or aspirational CEO with the right experience to join our highly committed and experienced team providing day services to adults with mental health and learning difficulties.

CEO Responsibilities:

Providing leadership and sound management, you will guide the team to deliver their core purpose, as well as ensure implementation of key strategic initiatives; shaping and delivering our plans for future collaboration and enhanced services designed to meet specified outcomes for each service user.

You will have senior level experience of managing varied functions preferably from a social/ healthcare setting. You will have an open and consultative style of leadership and be a natural relationship builder with strong influencing and negotiation abilities.

CEO Requirements:

- Be an excellent leader.
- Be committed to listening to, involving and responding to other people.
- Understand the role of the Management Board
- Be a highly visible and excellent communicator (both written and verbal)
- Be a strategic thinker.
- Work in partnership with other organisations and agencies.
- Have excellent analytic skills, able to produce and interpret financial and performance data.
- Build and maintain excellent relationships with all internal and external Stakeholders.

About Spectrum Northants:

Since opening in 1971, we have gone through many changes not least to our facilities and the introduction of educational programmes. Our outgoing CEO has done a fantastic job of leading the team to create a totally different organisation today where we provide vital services in personal development and education, independent living, wellbeing, social and employability skills including retail skills gained in our attached charity shop.

Location: Northampton

Type: Full time, Permanent

Salary: £50,000 per year

You may have experience of the following: Chief Executive Officer, CEO, Operations Director, Commercial Director, Commercial Manager, Senior Service Delivery Manager, Senior Operations Manager, Head of Operations, etc.

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The London Mozart Players (LMP) is one of the world’s great chamber orchestras. Continually pioneering, always world-class, often surprising, and player-led both artistically and in management since 2014, LMP has blazed a trail through the classical music world from its inception in 1949 – when it delighted its audience with the joys of Mozart and Haydn – to the 2020 pandemic, when it was the first to take its music online with daily unique content and, subsequently, launch a hybrid series of live and digital concerts for audiences around the world. Quality, innovation, collaboration and education are the LMP watchwords, and this agile, flexible orchestra is ready for a brand-new chapter.

With the retirement of its current Executive Director, the LMP is looking for a collaborative, dynamic and inspirational Chief Executive to lead its management team and orchestra of creative musicians to build on this legacy of artistic successes and pioneering initiatives. With residences in the Fairfield Halls in Croydon, St John’s SE19, Putney and Hastings, LMP is committed to bringing classical music to communities, while at the same time maintaining a regular performance schedule in London venues as well as across the UK, Europe and beyond. The orchestra also undertakes recordings and external engagements year-round. LMP was a pioneer in education and outreach from its earliest days, supporting young artists and engaging with schools and universities, and this is still a key focus for the orchestra. LMP’s ambitious new Chief Executive will continue this wide-ranging vision, while at the same time ensuring LMP’s artistic success and financial stability, and cultivating the LMP ethos, brand and reputation at home and abroad.

Key skills and experience

• Senior executive in the music sector, arts or creative industry
• An inclusive collaborative team player
• In depth knowledge and a passion for classical music
• Excellent classical music industry contacts and networks
• Financial and budgetary control
• Hands on management experience
• Leadership of a highly skilled and motivated team
• Innovative, entrepreneurial flair and business acumen
• Strategic and artistic planning
• Resource management
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• A clear commitment to broadening cultural diversity and access

Culture of LMP

As a unique, ambitious and surprising ensemble: passion, integrity and commitment light up our music-making and inform our vision.  The family of LMP is committed to collaboration, creativity and communication, ever striving for excellence. Our hallmarks are those of a non-hierarchical organisation where everyone has a voice, and mutual respect and inclusivity frame our work.

For the full job description and information on how to apply, please visit our website by clicking the 'Apply on website' button. 

LMP is committed to building an inclusive and diverse organisation that reflects the rich cultural blend of the local community in which it is based. We recognise that diversity in the workplace brings a wealth of benefits to both organisations and the wider community we serve.  We strongly encourage applications from people of all ages, of Black, Asian, and ethnically diverse backgrounds, women, trans and non-binary candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and those that are disabled. If you have any access needs relevant to the application process, please get in touch with us directly to discuss them.

Please be aware that we will be reviewing applications as soon as we receive them, and will be contacting suitable candidates to arrange interviews as soon as reasonably possible. This means that we may close this vacancy ahead of the advertised closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

The Parks Trust is a self-financing charity that owns and manages approximately 6,000 acres of parks, lakes, woodlands and roadside landscapes in Milton Keynes.

With an annual turnover of circa £10m, around 75 permanent staff, 100 casual staff and 200 volunteers, the Trust exists to provide beautiful and inspirational parks, lakes and landscapes that will be loved by the people of Milton Keynes forever.

Chief Executive

The Parks Trust

£120,000-£130,000

Milton Keynes

This is an outstanding opportunity for an entrepreneurial and visionary individual to lead a highly respected, unique and financially successful organisation that provides inspirational stewardship of public open space in Milton Keynes.

Working with a talented and committed Board of Trustees and staff team, the newly appointed Chief Executive will build on the impressive achievements to date - managing the parks and green spaces to a high standard, improving facilities for visitors, enhancing biodiversity, and engaging the whole community through volunteering, events and innovative environmental education programmes. As the city continues to grow, the Trust will be at the forefront of ensuring new high-quality green infrastructure is provided. Importantly, supporting ways to tackle the climate and ecological crisis is going to be high on the agenda.

Generating around £1m income from day to day operations as well as managing the Trust 's £130m investment portfolio in line with the long-term financial strategy, are key to the success of the Trust. This requires entrepreneurial flair and sound commercial acumen.

Candidates will also need to demonstrate excellent leadership credentials and superb communication and influencing skills, with the ability to talk passionately and sincerely about our parks, lakes, woods and landscapes and the benefits they bring to the city. A track record of working with a wide range of sectors and stakeholders across the public, commercial, charitable sectors and local communities will also be important.

Crucially, you will need high standards of probity and a strong sense of public duty. You will be self-motivated and ambitious, both for yourself and for the Trust. In return this is an opportunity to lead across a range of interesting areas from investment management to biodiversity; from forestry and horticulture to marketing and communications; from outdoor events to outdoor learning; and from commercial property to town planning and urban design.

Deadline for applications: Friday 1st October 2021

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.

We are looking for a dynamic and driven, new CEO with strategic vision, direction, and inspirational leadership to lead and support the team at SV2 (Supporting Victims of Sexual Violence Ltd).
The charity delivers valuable services to victims/survivors of sexual assault and abuse across Derby City and Derbyshire County. SV2 is seen as a one stop shop for services and the charity enjoys a reputation of being seen as 'experts' in this field. It has secured positive relationships with commissioners and partner agencies in the local area, regionally and nationally.
About the CEO role
The Chief Executive role will be key to building the charity as a leading Derbyshire charity in relieving the suffering associated with sexual violence. The job requires significant management capabilities and the ability to implement change. We are looking for an inspiring and motivating leader. The leadership requirements of the role are significant, and as the CEO you will have to be able to encourage and manage growth whilst not losing sight of the charity's core values. You will be creative, passionate, confident, and engaging, with a collaborative leadership style. The external image of SV2 will be of critical importance so stakeholder management skills and management of reputation will also be a key requirement for the position.
You will have direct experience creating new services as well as bidding for new contracts, coupled with having excellent people management skills and an inclusive, empowering approach. You will be emotionally intelligent and have an empathy and sensitivity for the cause.
To succeed in this role, you will be able to demonstrate:
* inspirational leadership skills, ideally gained at an organisation of comparable scale and complexity
* strong financial management skills and the ability to manage a complex budget
* experience of writing bids and securing contracts or funding
* experience of managing change and transforming a business
* excellent communication skills and the ability to develop effective networks with local government, statutory and other voluntary organisations
* experience of managing support services and a clear understanding of trauma and its impact
* the ambition and energy to drive forward SV2's work and impact

Reflecting the diverse communities that SV2 is proud to support, we are committed to finding a CEO who is dedicated to furthering diversity and inclusion within the charity. We actively and warmly encourage applications from a broad and deep range of backgrounds and experiences.

To Apply
In the first instance please share your CV with Tiku at Charity People.
If your experience is suitable, we will send you the full candidate pack and will arrange for a call and/or Zoom meeting to brief you on the role. Following this conversation, you will have everything you need to apply formally.
We look forward to hearing from you and sharing details about this exciting leadership opportunity with a charity that makes a huge difference to victims of sexual violence.
Please note, the closing date for applications is midday on 4th October
First interviews 18th and 19th October
Second interviews 26th and 28th October

Who are we?

‘The Vavengers exist to end Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG), looking specifically at communities experiencing multiple forms of disadvantage. Our work seeks to support asylum seeker and refugee women who have experienced Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), Domestic Abuse (DA) and Honor Based Violence (HBV). The diaspora communities we work with often sit at the intersection of forced migration, Gender-Based Violence and health inequalities here in the UK because of their race/gender and legal status. Our community projects, advocacy work, and campaigning aim to empower our beneficiaries to understand their rights and the services available to them. Our campaigning and advocacy work is centred around understanding the gaps in healthcare and education for the most marginalised groups living in the UK. The Vavengers recognise education and safe spaces as key to supporting the asylum seeker and refugee communities, ensuring those with lived experience are at the centre of the change needed to prevent and stop the cycle of harm.’

The perfect candidate will lead the Charity through its start-up phase, supporting the engagement of a wide range of local and national stakeholders, using their understanding of the challenges faced by survivors of Female Genital Mutilation and Refugees and Asylum Seekers.  If you feel you have leadership qualities strong enough to take our charity to the next level, this position could be for you. 

We are seeking a CEO who will not only manage The Vavengers as an organisation within its own right, but also provide leadership, innovation, and strategic direction for the core team. We are at an exciting moment in our organisation life, the ideal candidate will think creatively about enhancing our current projects as well as  developing the core strands of our work. Our organisational theory of change can be found here: 

In the coming three years, in response to the increasing need and demand we are looking to grow the number of community projects that we run. 

At the same time, our current CEO and Co-Founder, Mabel Evans, after a term of 7 years (2 as a registered charity)  has decided that she would like to step aside. Mabel will continue to be involved with The Vavengers as an ambassador, an adviser, and a trustee, but the trustees now wish to recruit a new Chief Executive at 3  days a week to lead our core team of four and take the charity forward during this next stage of development.

The Chief Executive will act as a key ambassador for The Vavengers to the outside world and the key influence in creating a productive, supportive and collaborative environment for the team. They will be responsible for setting overall direction, for day-to-day management of the team and for oversight of all the charity’s activities, specifically: 

Role responsibilities:

• Provide senior leadership and management across and beyond the organisation.

• Lead on business development.

• Lead on development of governance and culture and drive change whilst respecting and developing the core ethos of the charity. 

• Build on the ambition of The Vavengers to become an exemplar of the next generation of change makers, leading, developing and accelerating a comprehensive programme of transformation.

• Ensure that all areas of care, delivery of targets, operations, finance, innovation, work within our populations and development of the business are uniformly excellent, putting in place systems of support and accountability to ensure this is achieved.

• Be highly knowledgeable about key policy developments in all areas affecting the health and wellbeing of survivors of Female Genital Mutilation and their pre-cursors. 

• Develop Partnership strategy; formulate objectives and research and develop ideas for future development.

• Build productive relationships with commissioners and key stakeholders at the local, Network and integrated system level.

• Produce and maintain a business and finance development plan which articulates the ambition and tactical position of the organisation in regards to growing and sustaining the business.

• Build on and develop the framework in which the culture of the organisation can develop.

• Provide strategic leadership for organisational development and higher level human resources functions.

What’s in it for you?

• Leading a young and dynamic majoritively female team 

• Access to network within the charity and more specifically in the GBV sector 

• Relationships within the sector built over 5 years 

• Opportunity to make a real difference in the fight against gender-based violence

You are:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent, or ability to demonstrate aptitudes and attitudes at this level.

• Evidence of continuing professional development. (unnecessary) 

• A natural leader

• Strategic and business focussed

• Proactive, and an innovative thinker and planner

• A superb communicator (verbal and written)

• Experienced in financial and business planning

• A creative and inspiring individual with a desire to question systemic practices harming women and girls

• Experienced in preparing business cases and representing an organisation

• A great networker

• A Radical thinker, with a desire for innovation and collaboration at all levels 

Desirable but not essential:

• Relevant HR, management, or finance qualification.

• Experience of working in women's rights, healthcare, or social services environments (an advantage but not essential).

• Experience in the arts sector. 

Managing Director

Supermums

Salary £70k

Based - wfh (ability to attend meetings in London c 1x month)

Full time contract (will consider 4 days)

Prospectus are delighted to be partnering with Supermums to help recruit a Managing Director to join their growing team.

The Organisation

Supermums empowers mums (dads and those who aren't parents) to develop their career in the Salesforce ecosystem by upskilling and retraining in Salesforce and supporting parents in to finding flexible well paid roles that fit around family life.

Supermums is a global company, now offering courses and training across 3 continents. Over the past 4 years they have taught 400 mums and dads and upskilled them in Salesforce CRM, delivered over £500k of free training to charities through their work experience projects and helped over 190 companies to recruit better talent.

This is a fantastic time to join the organisation as they have ambitious plans for the future and are growing different elements of their team to ensure they can deliver.

The role

A new role to the organisation the Managing Director will be responsible for overseeing and co-ordinating all activities of the company. This will include daily management of the company's resources as well as ensuring each element of the business is achieving strategic goals, through robust planning and effective delivery.

You will be responsible for project management, proposing and executing new initiatives, creating and managing strategic alliances and partnerships, researching and analysing the market place to inform strategy and be involved in directing and delivering marketing activities where applicable.

You will report directly to the CEO and COO.

The person

This role will suit someone with proven leadership abilities and management experience, combined with a strategic mind - strong analytical and critical thinking skills - and a strong operational/organisational background. It may suit someone who has managed education programmes or similar - and you will need to bring a passion for empowering mums. A passion for Salesforce is desirable.

To Apply

Prospectus welcomes candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply.

If you are interested in applying for this Managing Director position, please submit your CV in the first instance. If your experience is suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. We will be assessing CV's on a rolling basis so would encourage application as soon as possible.

We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

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.

Christchurch Community Partnership (CCP) is looking to appoint a Chief Executive Officer. The successful candidate will have the vision, energy, and the leadership ability to lead our hardworking staff and volunteers as we expand our role to meet the needs of the local Christchurch community – our aim is to make a major contribution to the well-being of socially isolated people.

OVERVIEW

KERB is a business that powers other businesses. We focus on the incubation and growth of innovative, independent food businesses. We run brilliant street food markets, workshops, consultancy, bars, a food hall in Central London and have developed a growing, successful corporate catering company, KERB Events Limited.

We are a food-obsessed and people-first company who believes that everyone with a bit of spark should have the opportunity to ignite it. Be it food entrepreneurs or team members, our mission is to create opportunity and joy through great food, from the kerb up.

Lockdown hit us hard, but we picked ourselves up and are doubling down and coming back harder - across all areas of our business. As we begin a new chapter, we’re looking for an experienced Managing Director to head up our Social Enterprise arm of the business who can understand our vision and go above and beyond to dynamically deliver it.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Managing Director for KERB’s Social Enterprise will head up a new department within the company, overseeing a social outreach program focusing on developing strong, long-lasting pathways into food and hospitality. The successful candidate will secure the investment required to deliver high performing and financially viable educational programmes, ensuring that this work is tailored to the needs of Londoners looking to take their first leap into the world of food.  The candidate will be tasked with achieving measurable outcomes that are aligned to the Social Enterprise’s strategy and programme of work, spanning a range of education tools for existing operators, and focusing on exciting, future-facing new projects encouraging wider diversity of opportunity across the industry The MD will be able to confidently lead and collaborate closely with our senior managers and delivery team to ensure the smooth running of the Social Enterprise. They will work closely with the Board of Directors to oversee all strategic priorities, company development, implementation and planning. Most importantly, the MD will crave to be part of a company-wide transformation project, having the ability to promote KERB values throughout. The successful candidate will be articulate, have experience in securing public and private sector income and have experience/knowledge of the third sector.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Providing senior management, leadership and support to a team. You’re able to empower, delegate and genuinely invest in their growth by setting and monitoring clear performance targets.

• Past experience of building said team.

• Collate, create and clearly pitch all relevant data, strategies and potential campaigns to the Board/Director/Stakeholders.

• Be at ease with managing multiple projects simultaneously in this fast paced environment.

• You can leverage support through developing strategic partnerships and using your professional/personal network.

• Experience of the infrastructure organisations that support social enterprise, including local authorities, other statutory organisations.

• Support the executive board in achieving the strategic vision of the organisation.

• Stay on top of relevant trends, able to identify new business opportunities and maximise income potential.

• Analysing financial viability, fundraising, collaborating and event management.

• Developing and implementing a full fundraising programme and securing solid funding streams.

• When needed, you’re able to collaborate in effective marketing, communications and engagement strategies.

• Being POC for implementing relevant legal and regulatory compliance.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Experience of managing projects and deliverables within a social enterprise environment (Essential)

• Unrivalled knowledge of the London food scene (Essential)

• An interest in the independent food industry and wider food scene of London (Essential)

• Experience working in or with independent food businesses (Desirable)

• Someone who has been to KERB markets and/or events, knows KERB and loves KERB, and who is passionate about working with small businesses to help make the city a better and more delicious place to live

• 2+ years experience in a similar, strategic leadership role

• Demonstrable experience of managing budgets and delivering business improvements, including commercial activity

• Build and manage relationships with external stakeholders.

• A sound financial understanding, including experience of financial planning and managing budgets.

• Leadership and management experience is essential.

• Past experience of operational risk management.

• Board level experience and understanding of third sector governance.

• Phenomenal communicational skills, with strong written and verbal communication, able to take on our brand’s tone with ease.

• Positive and flexible attitude with the ability to problem solve and think laterally.

• Passionate about connecting, creating positive environments and making people happy through new projects, programmes and ideas.

This list is in no way exhaustive and the incumbent may be asked to perform other tasks to help out the KERB family (within reason!)

TO APPLY:

Please submit your CV and short covering letter telling us what makes you perfect for the role to. We are looking for a vision, inspiration piece demonstrating your convictions about widening opportunity in London food - what obstacles and challenges do you foresee, and where would KERB’s existing experience and market position best lead us to making an impact?

WYCOMBE WOMEN’S AID

Putting women’s and children’s choices at the heart of everything we do

Registered Charity No. 299946 Registered Company No. 2245478

CEO

Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: NJC 41 – 49 (£44,863 - £53,050)

Contract: Permanent

Leave: 25 days annual leave per annum, plus Bank Holidays, rising to 30 days plus Bank Holidays after 5 years continuous service

Pension: 5% contribution to pension by Wycombe Women’s Aid

Requirements: This post will be subject to references and an enhanced DBS check (paid for by the organisation) and open to women only.  Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR), Schedule 9 (Work; Exceptions), Part 1 (Occupational Requirements) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

Closing Date: Friday 24th September 2021 at 5.00pm

Interview Date: Friday 8th October 2021 or Saturday 9th October 2021

About the Organisation
Wycombe Women’s Aid (WWA) is a well-established and well-respected charity which exists to provide independent, high-quality specialist services to women and children experiencing the effects of domestic violence.  Our vision is of a world where women and children live their lives free from domestic and sexual violence.  We are a women-only organisation, working from a feminist perspective and committed to empowerment and self-help.  We listen to women and children and believe in women’s power to take back control of their lives.

About the Service

The services offered by Wycombe Women’s Aid are broad and designed to support with all the challenges surrounding and caused by domestic violence.  By offering both practical and emotional support, women and their children are provided with the tools needed to empower them to make their own decisions and ultimately achieve their own goals.  The support offered can be immediate in the form of refuge facilities or take a longer view through counselling and advocacy.  Wycombe Women’s Aid also has the capacity to support young people via a Youth Worker project meaning that the effects of WWA have reaching and long-term impacts for families.

About the Role

We are seeking a strategic, forward-thinking CEO to join the charity and lead a committed and passionate team.  The successful applicant will ensure the charity fulfils its vision, strategy and values and delivers high quality services to women and children experiencing the effects of domestic violence.  The CEO will take a holistic view of how to continue to offer the best level of services in an ever changing financial and political environment.  Working alongside the internal Leadership Team and the Board of Trustees, the CEO will identify ways to maintain and improve services and therefore the outcomes of those using the charity’s services.

About You

You will have a strong desire to make a difference within the domestic violence sector and a commitment to working from the trauma informed, feminist perspective, which underpins all our work.  You will have led an experienced team of people who are specialists in their field and provided them with the support and vision they need to strive for excellent outcomes for clients.

Your expertise will mean that you are well versed in working within organisations that have a focus on long term financial sustainability and you will be adept at working to high levels of governance.  You will have a strong awareness of risk management and will be comfortable being the face of the organisation as it strives to raise awareness of its work.  You will also actively seek out ways to leverage the support available from the Board of Trustees to further improve services.

We particularly welcome applicants from Black and minoritised women as these are currently under-represented within our staff team.  

In return, we offer a supportive, flexible and values led organisation, a focus on learning and self-development, comprehensive well-being support and the opportunity to work with a team of committed and inspiring women.

Wycombe Women’s Aid is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are currently working with a small Exeter based charity, Balloons, who work hard to support children and young people (C&YP) affected by bereavement in the Exeter, Mid and East Devon areas.  The charity is now ready to appoint their second Chief Executive Officer on the retirement of the incumbent CEO Sara Bennett, to enable them to grow and develop their services further to continue to reach those C&YP who need them.

We are looking for someone who can lead the charity into the future, using their expertise and knowledge to drive, innovate and enhance the business of Balloons. Applicants will have previous strategic management experience and be effective operationally. They will have some knowledge and experience of the delivery of psychological wellbeing services. Interested applicants should bear in mind the small size of the charity.

More specifically we are seeking:

• Degree level education and a relevant qualification in clinical or therapeutic practice, as well as a business, management, or leadership qualification
• Previous relevant experience in a clinical or therapeutic setting.
• Able to demonstrate successful leadership of a non-profit organisation.
• Innovation, vision, and strategic thinking skills.
• Exceptional people management skills.
• A track record in developing and delivering fundraising strategies.
• Financial acumen.
• Previous experience of working with a voluntary board of trustees.
• Previous experience of leading an organisation which uses volunteers.
• Knowledge and experience of psychological wellbeing and safeguarding processes when working with C&YP.
• A genuine interest in this area of work.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Work with the Board of Trustees to ensure that a long-term strategy is in place for financial and operational security, and that the charity is fully compliant with all relevant legislation.
• Develop income generation strategies to maintain and enhance the level of funding available to the charity.
• Have responsibility for day-to-day financial management of the charity.
• Act as clinical director and ensure effective processes are in place so that the charity remains responsive to the needs of grieving C&YP.
• Lead, manage and support the staff team to maximise their personal contributions.
• Maintain effective networks with all principal supporters and stakeholders.
• Seek opportunities to expand and promote the role of the charity.
• Oversee the use of digital technology.

This is a wonderful opportunity to join a well-respected charity delivering meaningful and valued services to C&YP, and to lead a small staff team to ensure they continue to grow and flourish both as part of the organisation and individually. 

If you would like to play a key role in the future of Balloons, please see the recruitment process in the attached Information Pack

The Archbishop of York Youth Trust
Chief Executive Officer 
£53,000 - £58,000
Full-time, permanent
York

Empowering a generation of young people to transform society

The Archbishop of York Youth Trust is passionate about developing opportunities for young people to grow in leadership, faith and character, in partnership with schools, churches and communities. Through the Young Leaders Award, the Youth Trust has empowered over 100,000 young people from over 950 schools to learn and practice key leadership skills and character virtues and to transform their communities through social action.

We are passionate about empowering young people to transform society and seek a CEO with a similar commitment. You will share our desire to be ambitious and creative in building on the success of our Young Leaders Award and in contribution to the vision of the Church of England to be younger, bolder and humbler. 

To be successful in the role you need to be a clear strategic thinker with aspiration, imagination and inspiration who is ready to work with trustees and a committed staff team to develop and implement the vision needed for the next stage of our journey.

Senior-level strategic management responsibility for a charity, other not-for-profit organisation or relevant commercial business is essential as is experience of working or volunteering within a Christian faith-based setting and mission. 

There is a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) that the post-holder is a practicing Christian, either communicant member of the Church of England or a member church of Churches Together in England or the Evangelical Alliance. 

Within the parameters of the GOR attached to the role, the Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion in its workforce and seeks to attract applications from the widest possible talent pool and to appoint on ability. The Trust strives to promote a culture where people can be themselves, are valued for their strengths and are recognised for the contribution they make to the achievement of our mission.

How to apply

Application is by way of CV with a Supporting Statement that should set out your motivations for applying and how your work experience to date meets the scope of the responsibilities. As a general guide, your Supporting Statement should be around two sides of A4.

Closing date: Monday 27th September

Chief Executive Officer

Job description

The Chief Executive role’s purpose is to work collaboratively with Lofty Heights CIC Board of Directors to develop and deliver strategy, cultural and organisational development, leading on partnership and business development, and being an effective advocate for the social enterprise and its beneficiaries.

As principal ambassador, the Chief Exec will communicate a compelling vision of Lofty Heights’ mission to ensure that our services are responsive to the evolving needs of the wider community and reflective of a culture in which vulnerable adults flourish.

As a transformational leader you will play a critical role in rallying all those involved to the cause by encouraging decisiveness, fostering open communication, and enabling staff to perform at their best.

Company description

Lofty Heights CIC are based in Ipswich Suffolk. We are seeking a dynamic Chief Executive Officer with the passion, drive and vision to lead and further develop the organisation started by our founding Chief Exec who is retiring at the end of 2021. The post provides an ideal opportunity for anyone with an interest in housing, social care, mental health and other health related issues, and who understands the negative impact that hoarding has not just for the individual and the families but also for a wide range of other agencies including the NHS, social care and housing.

This post offers a unique opportunity for anyone currently in or aspiring to a senior leadership role who is looking to take on a new challenge offered by this exciting Chief Exec role.

Working at Lofty Heights CIC is both intellectually challenging and personally rewarding.

We are passionate about improving the lives of vulnerable people, helping to improve their home environment and providing practical help around the home and garden. Through the services we provide we make a real difference to the lives of vulnerable people by reducing risks of trips, slips and falls, fires, eviction and homelessness. We have developed over ten years knowledge and expertise in working with people who live in cluttered and hoarded homes and are respected locally for the sensitive, person centred way that we work with this group of vulnerable people.

Our other passion is to provide work experience and training opportunities for young people who, for a variety of reasons, have not had a chance to work. We firmly believe in improving the future life chances of young people by creating these opportunities.

Services Provided

• Homeward Bound Hospital Discharge Service
• Gardening and small DIY tasks
• Decluttering Service
• House Clearance
• Help to downsize

Key details:

Reporting to: Lofty Heights CIC Board of Directors

Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week worked flexibly across the week (may include some evenings and weekends)

Benefits: 20 days annual leave plus bank/public holidays

Responsible for:

Strategy and Leadership:

Led by the vision defined by the Board of Trustees, develop and implement strategies, including those bringing significant change to Lofty Heights CIC, ensuring that risks and threats are robustly managed.

Be an inspirational leader for the organisation, so that it consistently achieves excellence, and embraces change. Be an active and influential advocate for the company and our services, reaching out to colleagues and partners.

Be a visible embodiment of the behaviours and beliefs that drive Lofty Heights and inspire our people to embody them too.

Be a skilled transformational leader, able to plan, communicate and implement change.

Governance and Compliance:

Take full accountability for the social enterprise in fulfilling its legal, health and safety, and regulatory responsibilities. Ensure that best practice in governance and safeguarding remains paramount during the change management process and maintained to an exemplary standard.

Financial Control and Income Generation:

Develop and deliver Lofty Heights CIC business plan, develop income streams, and take responsibility for funding applications. Reviewing progress against plans, budgets and setting appropriate targets to maintain and enhance commercial performance.

Service Development

Be responsible for scoping the horizon and suggesting innovations and new approaches for the board’s approval.

Staff Management and Recruitment

Be responsible for the leadership and management of 11 team members, comprising 6 Decluttering Operatives, Operations Manager and admin assistant, handyperson and Decluttering Officer and part time marketing administrator. This will include understanding their development and training needs.

Reference ID: CEO21

Application deadline: 20/09/2021

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £35,000.00-£44,000.00 per year

COVID-19 considerations:
Staff and visitor numbers are reduced in the office location as well as hand washing facilities are all staff are regularly undertaking testing.