Chief Executive Officer

Do you have the passion, energy and drive to grow the social enterprise sector in Birmingham and beyond?

We are looking for a CEO to be responsible for the day to day running of a strong and vibrant “can do” organisation with a reputation for innovation, responsiveness, quality and excellent customer service.

Position: Chief Executive Officer

Location: Birmingham (In the current Covid 19 environment the majority of work is undertaken from home by the CEO and other staff members)

Hours: 37.5 hrs per week full time (open to consideration of flexible hours)

Salary: £60,000 p.a. plus discretionary performance bonus

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: 5% self-contribution and 5% company contribution, 35 days per annum including 8 bank holidays.

Closing Date: Thursday 12th March at 12 noon

Interviews: From 18th March 2021 onwards

The Role

The CEO will lead the organisation through its next phase of bold growth, have responsibility for the strategic direction and the financial sustainability of the organisation and will run both the Digbeth Social Enterprise Hub and the Sparkbrook Women’s Community and Enterprise Hub.

You will be an inspirational and motivational thought leader for social enterprise supporting initiatives such as ‘Birmingham as a Social Enterprise City’, City Drive and the ‘Digbeth Social Enterprise Quarter’.

About You

As CEO, you will be focused on continuous improvement and will be empowered to “think outside the box” as you lead the organisation through a complex and ever-changing social enterprise and businesses support landscape and in pursuit of opportunities for the growth of business for the sector. This particularly applies in the current Covid 19 and post-Covid 19 environments.

You will have

• A first degree in an appropriate discipline or relevant experience
• Proven experience of leading a successful business as CEO or in another senior management position
• A background in social enterprise or trading charity leadership with strong leadership experience
• Proven experience in leading and motivating a diverse group of staff in values led businesses
• Proven experience in leading on and writing successful bids
• Demonstrable experience in informing and influencing programmes and policy development
• Proven, successful experience in assessment and management of business risk
• Commercial and revenue generation acumen, including experience in developing profitable strategies and implementing vision

In return, you will have the privilege to work with and support a team of highly talented and committed professionals who are motivated and energised by our achievements to date and the opportunities available to us.

As part of the recruitment process you will be asked to submit a CV and Cover Letter to support your application.

About the Organisation

The organisation is a B2B social enterprise whose purpose is to grow the social enterprise sector in Birmingham, West Midlands and beyond. It provides high quality support and services to social enterprises and trading third sector organisations across every stage of the social entrepreneurial journey from engagement of citizens and communities through to high end business growth.  The organisation aims to be a leading social enterprise in terms of ensuring that it implements and encourages others to follow best practice in this field.

The organisation commits that all existing and potential employees receive equal consideration and is committed to the elimination of unlawful or unfair discrimination. The organisation welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and communities, and in particular those from Black, Asian and other ethnic groups who may experience racism in our society.

Other roles you may have experience of could include CEO, COO, Chief Exec, Chief Executive, Chief Executive Officer, Director, Head of, Chief.

Chief Executive Officer, Yorkshire Dales Rivers Trust

Key responsibilities

Operations

• Assume executive management of all aspects of the Trust

• Lead, develop and manage the YDRT staff, ensuring high level performance, an outcomes-focused approach and a common understanding of YDRT strategic plan.

• Oversee the financial management of the Trust, working closely with the Finance Manager and Treasurer. Maximise the recovery of costs through projects.
• Develop proactive strategies that drive and support delivery of YDRTs objectives.
• Mentor, support and hold to account members of the team; ensure that the team’s ways of working and behaviours are in line with YDRT values, policies and legal compliance requirements.

• Ensure management policies and procedures are developed as necessary and are up-to-date.
• Collaborate with other partners and particularly other rivers trusts and The Rivers Trust to deliver strategic environmental improvements for rivers.
• Act as project executive on a diverse range of river projects including natural flood management, habitat improvement, and community engagement.

Developing and sustaining finance

• Set and manage the YDRT budget
• Develop/oversee funding applications and opportunities for YDRT alongside the Operations Director and DVRN lead
• Strengthen and build relationships with key partners, supporters, volunteers, donors, the media, MPs and funding providers.

Strategic Direction and Governance

• Influence, guide and support the chairman and board of YDRT in the overall leadership of the organisation, shaping and determining its direction and strategy. In the first instance the CEO will be responsible for refining and finalising the organisations strategic plan.
• Influence, guide and support the board to add value and to ensure effective governance, including in the fulfilment of YDRT’s legal, statutory and regulatory responsibilities. In the first instance working closely with the board on implementing the outcome of the 2019/20 Governance review and associated resilience work.
• Foster effective on-going communication between the board and the team, and develop and encourage board participation/understanding of the work of YDRT
• With trustees and senior staff, identify and manage risks and changes in the external environment

Developing and sustaining profile

• Work influentially with peers across the sector to share knowledge, skills, resources and networks
• Represent the organisation at external events and publicity opportunities
• Promote the YDRT brand locally, regionally and nationally

CEO Job-Holder Competency Profile (Person Specification)

Leadership: A prime role of the CEO is to articulate the vision and strategy to motivate staff and volunteers; they must have the drive and energy to achieve this

Advocacy: The CEO is the public and private face of the Trust and they must be able to effectively promote its aims

Interpersonal: The CEO needs to build relationships with a variety of people, from senior corporate executives and landowners to staff, volunteers and supporters

Financial: The CEO must be able to set and manage the organisational budget and raise funds

Listening and learning: The CEO will need to quickly get up to speed with stakeholder relationships and projects. They will need to be self-motivated, adaptable and flexible to meet the organisation’s aims and objectives

Computing: It is essential to be able to use Word, Excel and Powerpoint

Skills, Knowledge and Experience required

The role of CEO is the most senior salaried position within YDRT.  It is likely that the job holder would be educated at least to first degree level with appropriate professional status and a minimum of five years’ experience relevant to the role. It is likely that prior to application they will have undertaken a senior manager or CEO role in the environmental sector.

Organisational and Leadership Experience

• Strong exposure to the not-for-profit sector
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary organisation.
• Experience of working at board level with a good understanding of governance.
• Experience of working effectively as part of a senior leadership team
• Extensive experience in formulating, implementing and controlling strategic direction.
• Ability to demonstrate strategic thinking in own area as well as contributing to wider organisation (The Rivers Trust) and externally as required.
• Well-honed influencing skills.

Technical Experience (Desirable but not Essential)

• A holistic knowledge of the environment and understanding of current issues in the catchment environment including fisheries, land management and river restoration.

Financial Management and Fundraising

• Substantial experience of financial management of significant resource, both income and expenditure.

• Proven track record of unrestricted and restricted fundraising; writing, submitting and winning bids for funding.

People Management & Influencing

• Extensive people management experience.
• Proven Leadership skills; developing, coaching and managing multi-disciplinary teams.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to empathise with and influence a wide range of people internally and externally - including government agencies, potential external funders, local businesses, farmers, land managers and owners, river users including anglers, other environmental organisations, water companies, local residents and MPs.
• Acumen and sensitivity regarding “small p” politics.
• Experience of working with trustees/ volunteers.

Communication & Profile Raising

• Consistent demonstration of the ability to convey complicated issues in a straight-forward manner to diverse audiences.

• Proven track record of delivery in profile-raising activities in areas such as fundraising, policy and conservation management.

Personal qualities

• Ability to manage a diverse and demanding workload
• Personal resilience/ self-management

Desirable

A post graduate degree

Experience of working in a charity environment and familiarity with the statutory obligations and responsibilities of charities.

The Yorkshire Dales Rivers Trust

The Yorkshire Dales Rivers Trust is a registered charity covering the Rivers Swale, Ure, Nidd, Ouse and Wharfe catchment areas with a mission to:

• Protect and conserve river environments and inspire others to contribute to this;
• Provide opportunities for people to learn about and enjoy rivers;
• Encourage partnership and collaborative working at a catchment scale.

The Trust undertakes a wide range of practical projects to improve the water quality and habitat of rivers and streams and to inspire other people to care about these environments. This includes working with farmers, landowners and communities to reduce water pollution, improve river habitat, address barriers to fish migration and improve fish habitats, and reduce the risk of damage from flooding. Volunteers have always been an essential component of the Trust, assisting with practical conservation work, monitoring and events.

The Yorkshire Dales Rivers Trust hosts two catchment partnerships as part of Defra’s ‘Catchment based approach’ initiative: this involves building collaboration, engaging with communities, pooling evidence and finding funding to drive multi-partner projects that maximise benefits for people across the catchments.

The Trust evolved from a group of committed volunteers and is now overseen by a board of seven volunteer trustees. The Trust currently employs nine members of staff who split their time between the office, site visits, external meetings and working from home. The working culture of the Trust encourages a professional, committed and independent approach.

In the last three years the Trust has increased in size from two full time employees and three contractors (two part time and one full time) to a team of nine FTEs. We have also been significantly increased our following on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to over 1000 followers.

The Trust secured funding from HLF Resilience to carry out a resilience project – YDRT’s Roaring 20s. This project includes a thorough review of how the charity operates with recommendations from charity experts and other rivers trusts on how to improve governance, efficiency and resilience. In parallel, the catchment partnership was one of four chosen to be part of the Charities Aid Foundation resilient catchment partnership project. Both projects have resulted in key recommendations on future direction, funding and operation to ensure the charity and wider catchment partnership continue to grow and to thrive in the 2020s and beyond. A key part of the CEO’s role will be to build on the work done to date and to implement the findings of these two projects along with any other recommendations based on experience.

YDRT’s funding comes almost entirely as funding for projects, so its existence and ability to retain staff depends on continuity of funding. With EU funding no longer available and government funding likely to reduce, it will be vital to continue to increase the range of funding from other sources. A key requirement of the CEO is the responsibility for developing and managing the ‘pipeline’ of funding for projects over the next 12 months and for the following years ahead in line with the Trusts strategy.

As part of Warts and All Theatre’s Organisation Development Project which started in December 2019, the organisation is introducing an additional member to the Senior Management team.

The Executive Director is a new senior management role working closely with the Artistic Director/Chief Executive Officer, to bring unified leadership, direction and delivery of the Company’s strategic vision.

Leading on the Company’s business planning and delivery, this role will amplify Warts and All Theatre’s people and process led approach at the heart of the Company. The role is accountable for the design and implementation of a set of systems that enable Warts and All Theatre’s artistic activities.

Key Facts
Working Hours: Full Time
Remuneration: Annual salary of £38,000 paid in monthly installments on 28th of each month. With statutory pension contribution, as appropriate.
Term: Two year fixed term contract, with opportunity to extend based on funding and performance
Location: Delapré Abbey, Northampton.
Working Arrangements: Flexible and home working will be considered and applicants are required to outline any suggestions on how this would work for their personal circumstance at point of application. There is a minimum expectation that the role will be based at the registered office typically 3 days a week.
Prospective Start Date: April 2021

How to Apply:

Complete the Warts and All Theatre Employment Application form pt.1 & 2

Complete the Warts and All Theatre Equal Opportunities form.

Application Deadline: 10am on Wednesday 3rd March 2021

Interviews for successfully shortlisted candidates will be held on Wednesday 10th March via Zoom, with 2nd round interviews (if required) taking place on the afternoon of Friday 12th March 2021.

Cochrane Response, Managing Director

Specifications: Permanent, Full time or Consultancy Contract

Salary: £72,000+

Location: UK/Europe (Denmark, Germany or other locations in Europe considered)

Application Closing Date: 5th March 2021

Do you have a drive to make a difference for health care world-wide? Cochrane Response is a global, independent organization that strives to inform health-care decisions every day. We gather and summarize the best evidence from research to help doctors, nurses, patients, carers, researchers, funders, and policymakers. We do not accept commercial or conflicted funding, and work to minimize risk of bias, in order to generate authoritative and reliable information.As our Cochrane Response Managing Director you will be leading and managing Cochrane's evidence consultancy unit, Cochrane Response. Cochrane Response provides a broad range of literature review and evidence synthesis services to international policy makers and guideline developers to support evidence informed healthcare decision making.

There are three key elements to the role:

1- Managing and running an evidence consultancy business unit.

2 - Managing the team of systematic reviewers and their work in review production, including the technical expertise this requires.

3 - Networking and engaging with internal and external stakeholders to grow Cochrane Response and find new global commissioners and research funding opportunities.

How to apply

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

For any queries regarding the position, please contact our recruitment partners at Prospectus:Fiona Wansborough.

Cochrane is committed to achieve greater diversity in its executive team and welcome applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, sexuality, belief or disability.

In 2020 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust (BBOWT) took the decision to set up Future Nature WTC, as a mechanism to deliver income and impact for the charity.

We are now looking for an exceptional Managing Director to establish, embed and grow the business and deliver biodiversity services that clients need.

Managing Director
Salary: Competitive package
Contract: Permanent, full time (37.5 hours per week)
Based: The Lodge, Littlemore, Oxford OX4 4XT initially & home working

As Managing Director, you will lead and manage the day to day running of the consultancy business. You will be responsible for identifying new business, developing client relationships, managing the company’s finances and personnel, together with project management of key contracts and delivery of a range of biodiversity services. You will work alongside the Future Nature Board to ensure the business is legally compliant by developing and implementing relevant policies and procedures that ensure the safety of staff and quality of work.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced manager with extensive commercial ecology consultancy experience at a senior level. Knowledge of legislation, species and habitats are essential alongside a sound understanding of the planning system. Sound business acumen and demonstrable financial management are a prerequisite. Must be outcome driven and personable to team and clients alike.

Future Nature WTC is the newly formed wholly owned trading subsidiary of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust (BBOWT), and latest member of the Wildlife Trust Consultancy (WTC) association. As such its profits are reinvested in the charitable aims and objectives of the Wildlife Trust enabling business to contribute to Nature’s Recovery locally. As a standalone consultancy it aspires to integrate the expertise and integrity of the Wildlife Trust movement with the commercial, pragmatic and responsive services needed to successfully deliver projects.

The Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust is a membership-based voluntary organisation, managing over 80 nature reserves, influencing land management and educating and encouraging all sectors of the community to care for local wildlife. 

The closing time and date for applications is 11.59pm Sunday 7th March 2021.
First stage interviews will be held on Monday 15th March 2021 via Zoom. Second stage interviews will be on 18th and 19th March.

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the Apply button to be directed to our website where you can download the application pack.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

No agencies please.

Justice Studio is a values driven social enterprise entering an exciting new phase of development in our mission to reduce social inequality.We are looking for a leader to to manage our progressive, non-hierarchical, trust-based team.  Committed to social justice, our values, and with high emotional intelligence, you will direct the company’s operations and strategy to ensure that the company achieves its purpose.

We are based in London and work both in the UK and across the world for governments, charitable and not-for-profit organisations, and social enterprises that are striving to promote global social equality.Our work for them spans strategy, research, and demonstrates impact. Since our establishment in May 2011 we have undertaken over 80 social justice consultancy and research projects for a range of clients in over 30 countries. 

Justice Studio is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to reducing discrimination and advancing and promoting equality of opportunity in the provision of services and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and we particularly encourage applications from people of colour, disabled, LGBT and other people that are under-represented in the workforce. Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.

Job title: Managing Director

Salary Band: £65,000 - £70,000 per annum, pro-rata if part time is preferred + Share Option Scheme. 

Hours: 4 days a week.

Job Location: North Road, London, N7.While this is an office-based role, we are a flexible employer and support flexible working.

Reports to: Chair

Line managing responsibilities: Operations Director, Head of Programmes, Communications Lead.

Anticipated Start Date: April 2021

 Overview

As Justice Studio’s Managing Director you will be responsible for the day to day running of the organisation as well as its strategic direction. With experience in, and commitment to, progressive, non-hierarchical, trust-based organisations like ours, you will set the culture for our organisation. You will play a key part in business development, maintaining client relationships and representing us externally. Committed to social justice, our values, and with high emotional intelligence, you will direct the company’s operations and strategy to ensure that the company achieves its purpose.

This is an exciting opportunity to help us create a world without poverty and injustice in which every person enjoys the right to a life with dignity. As our next CEO you will steer us to deliver our mission, embrace our feminist behaviours, and help us to continuously strengthen our inclusive and equitable culture.

ActionAid UK is a member of the ActionAid Federation, an international charity that works with women and girls living in poverty in 43 countries to end violence and fight poverty so that all women, everywhere, can create the future they want.

This is an exciting opportunity to help us create a world without poverty and injustice in which every person enjoys the right to a life with dignity. As our next CEO you will steer us to deliver our mission, embrace our feminist behaviours, and help us to continuously strengthen our inclusive and equitable culture.

Reporting to the Board of Trustees, you will be responsible for leading our activities in the UK whilst also playing a key role as a peer within the wider Federation. These activities include raising funds, campaigning, and lobbying those in positions of power for change, as well as building a strong organisational profile externally, and building recognition of our work with communities focused on the rights of women and girls living in poverty in the Global South.

You will be building on a strong foundation and working with a talented, passionate and innovative team across ActionAid UK, the Board and the wider Federation to make this a reality.

You will directly manage the Senior Leadership Team and will be ultimately responsible for circa 210 staff in the UK and the sustainable generation and growth of our annual income (currently circa £50 million). 

You will be able to easily engage with our stakeholders, including supporters and influencers here in the UK and colleagues from around the ActionAid International Federation.

You will have substantial senior leadership experience within a complex large organisation, or current CEO experience, with the ability to lead a diverse and collaborative Senior Leadership Team as ‘first among equals’. You will also need the nous to lead us in a challenging external and funding environment.

It’s important to us that as our new CEO you have a deep interest in international development and women’s rights, that creating a genuinely inclusive and equitable culture matters to you, that you will take every opportunity to work in collaboration with international colleagues, and that you are passionate about making a real and lasting difference to the lives of the world’s poorest women and girls. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

ActionAid is committed to supporting flexible working. If you would like to discuss flexible working options, there will be space to do so during the application process.

Application Process:

Initial assessment centre to be scheduled w/c 15th March.

Interviews will take place on 26th March.

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Chief Executive Officer

Salary: £43,059 pa - Full-time

Derman provides a range of health related services including health advocacy, mental health and welfare advice to Kurdish, Turkish and Cypriot Turkish people. Derman is a medium size fast developing charity for the last thirty years with over 25 staff. Derman has an excellent reputation with the local Kurdish, Turkish and Cypriot Turkish communities as well as being respected by health professionals. 

The new Chief Executive Officer will lead the organisation into its next development phase. Applicants will need proven experience of managing an organisation or large team at a senior level and evidence of success in developing a service, working in a complex environment. You will need to speak English and Turkish. Speaking Kurdish (Kurmanci) would be a great advantage. The post is subject to a DBS check.

Derman strives to be:

· Community Led and Community Based

·Inclusive: We provide a service at no cost and accessible to all regardless of ethnicity, political or religious background.

· Professional: the best possible service in the most effective way

· Responsive: responding sensitively to the communities we serve.

· Caring: committed to providing a caring services.

Closing date: 5PM on 26th February 2021

Interviews will be held on 19th March 2021

Only those short-listed will be informed of the result.

Chief Executive Officer

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced CEO to lead and be responsible for the successful management and development of the UK's largest organic gardening charity.

Position: Chief Executive Officer

Salary: Circa £65,000 per annum depending on experience

Hours: Full time, permanent

Location: Coventry. Flexible / remote working available, although regular travel will be needed

Benefits: Life insurance, 8% employer pension contribution. 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holiday days. Flexible and remote working options considered

Closing date: Sunday 7th March 2021

Interviews: W/C 15th March 2021

About the role:

This is an exciting time to join this incredible charity, as the team is poised to move forward with the next chapter of their history and are looking for a driven, dynamic and inspirational leader to take the helm.

As CEO you will work to a strategic direction agreed by the Board of Trustees, and in accordance with all agreed policies and procedures.

Some of the key responsibilities will include:

• To lead the charity in pursuit of its Vision, Mission and Purpose, ensuring that the highest standards of integrity, openness and professionalism are maintained
• To take the lead in bringing to the Board of Trustees such plans, strategies and policies as required
• To protect and promote the organisation’s respective brands
• To deliver against a robust organisational business plan that meets the agreed strategic direction
• To ensure a successful external profile by developing good relations with relevant partners at national and local level
• To lead, manage and motivate the Executive Team
• To hold overall responsibility for the operational financial management of the Charity in conjunction with the COO and Head of Finance
• To be responsible for an effective workforce recruitment and retention strategy
• To ensure full statutory and legal compliance for all aspects of the organisation as a company and as a charity

About you:

As CEO you will be an exceptional leader with the ability to inspire every member of the team, you will have the ability to develop a long-term vision and think entrepreneurially and strategically to grow the organisation.

You will bring with you the following key skills and experience:

• Experience of at least one of the following policy issues: environment/sustainability, food security, health/well-being, organic/sustainable gardening/farming, community/consumer education programmes
• Team management experience at Chief Executive or executive level.
• Working in collaboration with and being accountable to a Board of Trustees, or equivalent.
• Substantial programme management experience, including budgetary and staffing responsibilities and performance management.
• Excellent ambassadorial, networking and negotiating skills.
• Demonstrable success at inspiring and developing a senior management team.
• Excellent financial management skills.
• Commercial insight.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills, both written and oral, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, set priorities and meet deadlines.

The ideal candidate will also have an understanding of membership based organisations, as well as a knowledge of horticultural practice, especially organic-growing principles and practice.

About the organisation:

You will be working for an organic growing charity dedicated to researching and promoting organic gardening. The charity prides itself on its innovative work with individuals, communities and schools – helping people to grow and garden following organic principles. They It works collaboratively with a wide range of partner organisations across the voluntary, public and private sectors. Revenue is generated from the organisation's 20,000 members, contracted programmes, trading and through fundraising. They have also secured corporate and national government funding; undertaking research and producing findings with lasting value. Their patron, HRH The Prince of Wales, takes an active interest in their work and has both visited the showcase organic garden and hosted the charity at Clarence House and Highgrove.

To apply for this position please provide a CV and supporting statement explaining how you meet the criteria for this role.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: CEO, Chief Exec, Chief Executive Officer , Director, MD, Managing Director, Executive Director, COO, Chief Executive  etc.

• Amazing dyslexia Charity
• Opportunity to lead from the front as the 1st Chief Executive of the charity

About Our Client

Did you know that Dyslexia is the most common learning disability in the UK?

It is estimated up to 1 in every 10 people in the UK has some degree of dyslexia and around 70 to 85% of children who are placed in special education for learning disabilities suffer with a form of it. People with dyslexia can display mild to severe daily issues in the areas of reading and writing and those who suffer can face higher rates of anxiety and depression because of how it can impact on day-to-day activities.

Founded by the entrepreneur Anders Hedlund, Tomorrow's Generation (TG) is a specialist Dyslexia charity aimed at primary school aged children in Wales.

Anders (a dyslexic himself) established Tomorrow's Generation in 1999 with after-school and holiday clubs until the learning centre officially opened full time in 2014.

Tomorrow's Generation was founded with the objective of helping dyslexic children in Wales achieve their full potential. This is currently achieved through specialist teaching at a learning centre in Cardiff and by working in partnerships with schools and trainee teachers to raise awareness and develop teaching methods.

TG wanted to open more learning centres, but the lack of suitable physical school buildings limits the number of dyslexic children they can reach. However, TG are keen to develop partnerships with state and private schools as well as launching a bespoke online offering that will be tailored to each learner's needs.

TG trustees recently reviewed their strategy and concluded that a digital offer would greatly increase the number of children they could help, especially as children tend to be more comfortable with the internet and digital platforms. A digital offer would also be less expensive for parents making learning in this way more inclusive. Physical learning centres will continue to be an important part of the TG future but it is envisaged that the digital offer will be the central strategy for reaching dyslexic children over the coming years.

Job Description

"My dream is to help as many people as possible who suffer from Dyslexia." Anders Hedlund, Founder.

The role of Chief Executive is pivotal in the ongoing success and development of the charity.

TG has made excellent progress since it was set up, but the Founder and Trustees want to significantly develop the Charity so that they can help more children affected by this debilitating condition.

They have come a long way, however there is still a lot to do and big dreams and ambitions to be met.

TG currently employs a range of specialist teachers and support staff and needs a full time Chief Executive to drive a number of key strategies and initiatives forward. These will include;

Fundraising - to be able to have the funds to develop more offerings to learners at a more affordable price.

Developing an online digital platform for learners - to make learning more accessible to more people.

Recognition - working with State and Private schools as well as the Welsh Government and Local Authorities to highlight relevant issues and solutions faced by those affected.

You will work with the Trustees, the Founder and the staff to provide a platform for where children with Dyslexia can feel safe, valued and also provide them with the skills that they require to take them forward in life.

The Successful Applicant

The Chief Executive will have;

• Proven track record in raising donations from private individuals and corporates.
• Proven track record in raising funding from Government and the Third Sector.
• Experience of raising awareness of a charity's objectives with Government and Third Sector and demonstrating the ability to influence key decision makers.
• Senior management experience of running a substantial Third Sector or educational organisation including strategy development, budgeting and operational delivery including managing teams.
• Track record in developing digital strategy for Third Sector or educational organisation and successfully implementing that strategy.
• Good interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Candidate must demonstrate a clear vision for improving the opportunities for those with additional learning needs including dyslexia as that is our core mission.

What's on Offer

A competitive basic salary and benefits package.

Home working during lockdown

Flexible working

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.

Ref Code: MPCYJN-082020-386955Z

Job title: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Contract: Permanent, full time
Salary: 50,000 p.a.
Location: Teddington (currently remote working)

Absolute Support Leading Light (ASLL) aspires to provide support within independent living settings for adults with learning disabilities or a mental health condition. We currently support 13 adults with learning disabilities who live in three shared houses in the London Borough of Richmond. We also provide support to adults living in their own homes within the community.

ASLL is committed to ensuring that our clients become and remain valued members of their community. We promote self-esteem and empower our young adults by advocating team spirit and camaraderie. We pride ourselves on finding creative pathways to enable our clients to live the lives of their choice. Our focus on a holistic, person centred working approach is essential to the support we provide.

ASLL is seeking a new CEO who will be responsible for ensuring that the charity continues to achieve its primary objective of providing the people in its care with the opportunity to lead independent and fulfilling lives.

Key responsibilities:
- Act as an ambassador for the charity and an advocate for the client group through building strong relationships with key stakeholders including but not limited to, clients, parents, trustees, local authority partners and the CQC.
- Responsible, along with the board of trustees, for the development of the charity s strategy, determining overall direction and developing plans which ensure that the charity s objectives are operationalised.
- Lead, manage and motivate employees to ensure they deliver high quality and supportive care and development for the charity s clients.
- Measure and monitor performance against CQC standards to ensure client provision meets acceptable quality standards.

As well as a passion for the work of Absolute Support, the successful candidate will have experience of:
- Proven experience as CEO or senior manager in the social care sector.
- Experience of financial management and control, including budget setting and reviews.
- Proven experience in developing strategic plans in the care and charitable sector.
- Understanding of the Social Model of Disability and the Medical Model of Disability and their appropriate application.
- Experience of working with adults with learning disabilities/mental health conditions is preferred

If you would like to receive an Information Pack for this role with details on how to apply, or for an informal conversation, please contact Nick Shanks at [email protected] with your number and suitable times to speak.

Please note: responding to this advertisement will not in itself be considered an application. We will need a CV and a supporting statement addressing the full person specification in the information pack.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 10th March 21

With unemployment expected to reach new highs and millions already out of work, creating employment and supporting business has never been more crucial. The Work Avenue Foundation (Work Avenue) provides people in the Jewish community with essential lifelong skills to support themselves and their families by helping people into work and supporting the building of sustainable businesses.

Work Avenue helps people to achieve financial independence, with a focus on dignity. In the past year, as well as adapting to deliver our services virtually, we have complimented our key services of Employment and Business Support with new programs to ensure more people in our community can access wider training programs, to empower them to secure employment.

Chief Executive Officer

Work Avenue

Finchley, London

Circa £100,000

We are looking for an inspirational leader to grow Work Avenue to its next level of impact. Working closely with the Board and building on our strong reputation, the CEO will review the current landscape and identify new opportunities to ensure we can reach and support more members of our community. This will include developing our networks with businesses to create win:win solutions to current employment challenges. In addition, the CEO will develop and maintain our relationships with donors and supporters, ensure we continue to deliver sustainable income and build our profile within Anglo-Jewry. They will also provide the leadership and resources for our passionate team, enabling them to achieve the best in their roles.

In order to continue to develop and provide the best possible service for our community, we seek a creative and innovative individual with inspirational leadership experience and a track record of developing organisations to excel, from developing external opportunities to maintaining support for staff. Our new CEO will have worked within or alongside business and will be able to develop new opportunities within the business community. They will also bring experience of building and maintaining a breadth of stakeholder relationships, including funders, and a track record of raising an organisation's profile. As a credible and adaptable leader, the incoming CEO will be a strong communicator and a supportive leader who is able to juggle multiple priorities and the aspiration of a small team with large ambitions.

To download the candidate information pack and for further details on how to apply please download this on the Prospectus website.

If having reviewed the candidate information pack you have any questions, please contact Anna Gardet or Roberta Giubilini at Prospectus with a copy of your CV.

Deadline for applications: Tuesday 6th April 2021

Interviews with Prospectus: 12-15th April 2021

Interviews with Work Avenue: 21st April 2021

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS & DEPUTY CEO

Salary circa £95,000 plus benefits

Central Leeds Office

We are looking for an exceptional individual to join our Senior Leadership Team who can proactively take a strategic lead on operations and quality in addition to deputising for the CEO across the organisation.

The successful post holder will:

• Lead on delivering quality, client outcomes, efficiency and value for money for all of our stakeholders
• Develop our client services, create and mobilise opportunities for growth through effective stakeholder engagement, and securing strategic partnerships / alliances
• Work as an integral part of the Senior Leadership Team to embed the new five-year plan and the Charity’s values, ensuring service delivery supports the overall business strategy and plans of St Anne’s
• Ensure the Board of Trustees receive regular and robust assurance on quality and value for money

Candidates will need to demonstrate:

• Board level experience in a health or social care setting (private/public/not for profit)
• Responsibility for setting/influencing strategic direction of an organisation and evidence of senior leadership
• Experience of working in the disability or wider social/health care sector
• Experience of leading extensive operational delivery, improving client outcomes, developing person centred delivery and developing client pathways
• Evidence of setting ambitious attainable targets and of leading and implementing innovative solutions, and complex change and modernisation programmes designed to improve quality and services within tight financial constraints
• Evidence of leading and inspiring organisational change
• Experience of leading clinical engagement with a track record of delivering initiatives to continuously improve the quality of care and client safety
• Evidence of whole organisation oversight and ability to effectively deputise

The successful candidate will be responsible for:  

• Service delivery for 90 clinical and support services covering LD/Nursing/Mental Health/Homeless/Supported Housing/Drug/Alcohol/Domestic Violence
• Head of Quality & Continuous Improvement Team / Clinical excellence
• Operational Area Managers and respective 1,150 front-line staff
• Supporting 1,600 clients and supporting them in achieving their personal outcomes
• Growth mobilisation alongside Business Development Directorate
• Deputising for CEO

St Anne’s Community Services offers the following benefits:

• Working in a values-driven organisation where 95% of our services are currently rated ‘Good’ or higher by CQC, and we aspire to even higher standards
• A competitive range of benefits
• Opportunities for ongoing training and career development
• Access to a 24-Hour Employee Assistance Programme

Closing Date: 9.00am on 26th February 2021

Interview Date: First Stage Interview – 4th or 5th March 2021

Second Stage Interview – 11th and 12th March 2021

We want people from underrepresented groups such as disabled, Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME), Lesbian, Gay, Bi and Trans (LGBT+) communities to succeed at St Anne’s and our policies and procedures ensure that this can happen. Read more about our approach to diversity and inclusion here

St Anne's is a Disability Confident employer. We are actively working to recruit and retain people with disabilities and long term health conditions in to our work force. If you are an applicant who has a disability, you will be offered an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the job.

We are looking for a person who is highly motivated and enthusiastic to support the Chief Executive, Chairperson and Boards of Trustees of Age UK Birmingham and Age UK Sandwell. You will undertake a range of administrative and secretarial duties for the organisations, as well as support the Chief Executive and Board to facilitate the general efficiency and governance of Age UK Birmingham and Age UK Sandwell.

You will administer HR activities and utilise and develop a range of systems to support efficient, high quality HR processes and practices across the organisations.

You will be able to demonstrate commitment to the values and mission statement of Age UK Birmingham and Age UK Sandwell, by providing the highest possible level of service to your internal customers.

Application forms must be completed fully; CV’s will not be accepted.

The deadline for applications is 12 noon on Friday 26th February 2021 

Interviews will be held on a date to be arrange, week commencing 8th March 2021