Devon Rape Crisis and Sexual Abuse Services (DRCSAS) is a free, confidential specialist trauma support and advocacy service to those who have who have suffered rape, sexual assault, child sexual abuse, sexual harassment or any form of sexual violence at any time in their lives.

The service aims to support people through skilled therapeutic support, provision of information and advocacy and in addition to supporting people directly, DRCSAS aims to campaign and raise awareness about sexual violence.  We operate from three offices, in Exeter, Barnstaple and Torquay and have developed our range of services to encompass specific work with young people, homeless women and group work programmes.

The Chief Executive role is crucial to leading this exciting and forward-thinking feminist organisation into its next stage of development. We are looking for a highly skilled, motivated, creative and dynamic woman with exceptional leadership qualities, who is passionate about making a significant difference to the lives of people affected by sexual violence.

You will lead an exceptional team of women focused on getting the best possible outcomes for the people we work with.  You will be a confident communicator, relationship builder and partnership broker with funders, commissioners and fellow providers ensuring the sustainability of DRCSAS. 

The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and open to women only (exempt under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1)

CEO of Hamlin Fistula UK

Hamlin Fistula UK is a small charity but we make a big difference to the lives of some of the most vulnerable women in the world. We’re over fifty years old but are now at a time of significant development and, with the retirement of our long-serving CEO, we are looking to appoint someone to take us forward over the next few years.

We are crucial in supporting Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia (HFE) as they work to eradicate the devastating childbirth injury, obstetric fistula, from the country. HFE runs six fistula hospitals, fifty-six health centres, a College of Midwives and a rehabilitative farm and training centre for long-term patients. Our work focuses on supporting them, which we do mainly by providing funding of around £500,000 to Ethiopia each year, raised primarily from individual donations but also from trusts, foundations and legacies.

The CEO post is for 22.5 hours per week which can be worked flexibly across at least three days, with at least one day in our Halesowen office. We are also open to negotiating the working pattern across the year by annualising the hours if appropriate. The salary is £30,000 (£50,000 FTE). Ideally, the successful candidate will be appointed and able to start by October.

The CEO is the sole permanent employee, although there is a contracted fundraiser who works for the charity two days per week. Given that the work of the charity is fundraising, we need someone who has experience in this area, with strong self-motivation skills, the ability to work with our board of trustees, a high degree of financial literacy, excellent written and spoken communication and the interpersonal skills to use these effectively with a wide range of audiences. The post-holder will have the chance to undertake all aspects of the charity’s work – an ideal opportunity for someone who knows about fundraising but wishes to expand their experience into other areas of charity work. Above all, to be successful in the role the new CEO will have to have a genuine commitment to the work and vision of Hamlin Fistula UK.

Hamlin Fistula UK is one of several Hamlin charities across the world and the CEO will be in contact with our Australian sister charity, the Catherine Hamlin Fistula Foundation. And working with senior managers at HFE is an important aspect of the work. In normal times the CEO and Chair of Trustees go to Ethiopia once a year to meet with HFE and the other international partners to discuss targets and budgets for the coming year.

If you think you are the person to take our work forward over the next few years, please see the attached job description for details of how to apply online.

Chief Executive/Director
Balkerne Gardens Trust
Colchester
£60-65k (depending on experience)

Balkerne Gardens Trust was established almost 200 years and now provides high-quality care and support. The Trust comprises two Care Homes and a domiciliary service regulated by the CQC, and 70 sheltered housing flats. Our current post holder has led the Trust brilliantly for twenty years, and the Trustees are looking for an exceptional CEO/Director to replace her. The ideal candidate will be an excellent leader with broad experience of health, social care or the charitable sector. The Trust is proud of the excellent services it provides, and our next CEO/Director will build on this success while navigating the many challenges facing the care sector. Balkerne Gardens Trust is a very special place. If you are interested in learning more about the organisation and this post, please click on the apply link which provides information on how to contact the current post holder for further details. 

How to apply

Please click on the apply button to access full application details.

Closing date Sunday 13th September 2020 @ 12pm

Care Ashore serves all seafarers, fishermen, and their dependents in need, by providing sheltered housing with support and holiday accommodation on its extensive Springbok Estate in rural Surrey. 

The charity also manages a number of commercial activities including property rental, farm rental, camping and caravanning, fishing, clay pigeon shooting, and guest rooms, to generate income to subsidise the cost of services offered to seafarers, and to support capital projects on site.

Care Ashore has faced multiple challenges in recent years, and whilst most of these have been or are being addressed, we now seek a Chief Executive with a high degree of resilience, skill, diplomacy and ingenuity to successfully build on recent advances, and lead the charity to achieve our ambitions.

With a proven track record in senior management and sound business sense, the successful candidate will have exceptional people, communications and leadership skills. Direct experience of the care and housing sector will be important, alongside an understanding of charity sector governance.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits, reflecting the Trustees’ desire to attract the right candidate to this exceptional and rewarding role at a critical time of change for Care Ashore.

Please go to Action Planning's jobs-board to download the full Candidate Information Pack and information on how to apply. If you have any queries, please email Hayley McDonald at Action Planning.

Closing date 9.00am, Tuesday 1st September

Registered Charity Number 207500

Our funders and partners see Youth Engagement Solutions (YES) as an inclusive organisation that transforms local communities by enabling all young people to belong, contribute, and thrive. YES is based in Wembley in the heart of the London Borough of Brent and strives to turn disadvantaged children and young people away from antisocial behaviour, unemployment, and social exclusion to play a positive role in society.

Our current CEO, Carmen Llorente started the charity in 2015, and is now stepping aside to create a Community Interest Company (CIC) where the Charity’s football club will be managed as a subsidiary of YES. Therefore, we seek an exceptional CEO who is motivated, driven, and excited by the opportunity to continue the development and implementation of new and existing projects.

This is a challenging role and in collaboration with the Board of Trustees, the incoming CEO will take the lead on the strategic direction for the charity, offering support and guidance to the Board. They will oversee every area of activity and support the Services Manager Team in their operational delivery of services.

As the Ambassador for YES both locally and regionally the CEO will demonstrate strong influential and engagement skills which will ensure effective collaborations with partners, funders and stakeholders. The successful candidate will have a minimum of five years’ experience as a senior leader within a comparable environment with a track record of strategic and commercial experience required to keep YES supporting its community.

Young people are central to 'who we are' and 'what we do' therefore we believe that the successful postholder should share this perspective and equally be motivated by working with some of London's most inspiring young people.

If you feel that you have the skills, experience and sector knowledge to fulfil this position then we would be delighted to receive your application.  Please visit YES Website  where you can download the CEO Recruitment pack which includes the job descriptions and person specification.

Job Title: Chief Executive Officer

Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 (depending on experience)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Location: Central London

Pension: 5% employer contribution

Closing Date: 5pm 10th August 2020

Interviews to be held: Week commencing 7th September 2020

To apply: Send us your CV along with a detailed covering letter explaining how you meet each of the criteria outlined in the person specification.

For nearly 30 years Carers Network has supported unpaid carers in the City of Westminster. We have grown significantly in the past three years and now have responsibility for providing services in three London Boroughs. Our income comes from a range of sources, in addition to the local authorities where we provide services.

We provide information, advice, casework and support, social events, and activities for carers. We ensure carers are involved in making decisions about all aspects of their caring role.

We are now seeking a dynamic, entrepreneurial and charismatic leader to take our charity to the next stage of its development. Someone who is passionate about helping carers in London. If you think this is you, then we’d love to hear from you.

Duties Include:

Strategic management of the organisation

• Leading the organisation and overseeing performance against contracts, voluntary funded projects and service delivery plans within a positive organisational culture.
• Developing and ensuring delivery against an ambitious strategic plan and developing a new strategy for 2021 onwards.
• Line management of senior managers and the Volunteer Development Officer.
• Overseeing operational activity of the organisation.
• Strengthening the organisation, including ensuring overall resource management and overseeing service and project development, volunteer engagement, fundraising, premises decisions and organisational development.
• Working positively and effectively with the public and voluntary and community sectors.
• Negotiating effectively and successfully with funders/commissioners.
• Representing Carers Network at key meetings with funders, politicians and other key stakeholders.

Business transformation

• Seeking out and realising opportunities to expand Carers Network to reach and support more carers across central London.
• Ensuring that Carers Network secures and delivers services that are in line with our charitable objectives.
• Developing pan-regional work and partnerships.
• Growing Carers Network’s income from non-statutory sources.
• Ensure the continuation of volunteer involving developments.

Overseeing governance

• Ensuring all governance requirements are complied with.
• Carrying out the role of Company Secretary.
• Supporting, informing and advising the Board and the Finance and Risk Committee.

Public relations work

• Championing the work of Carers Network and ensuring that the charity is represented on the most strategically important bodies.
• Networking with local, regional and national stakeholders.
• Raising the profile of carers and of the charity’s work regionally and nationally.
• Ensuring that Carers Network is seen as a voice for unpaid carers and an example of a high-quality charity doing inspiring work.

Person Specification

• At least three years’ experience in a leadership role.
• Experience of leading the development and implementation of a strategic plan including delivery against challenging organisational targets.
• Experience of leading and motivating a high-performing team.
• Experience of managing resources in a similar size and type of organisation including developing, creating and managing budgets.
• Experience of growing income from a variety of sources and of developing new business.
• Excellent verbal and written communicator, well able to credibly represent the organisation.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and experience of successful networking and developing relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Experience of developing effective partnerships.
• Experience of working in partnership with a board of trustees.
• Ability to demonstrate continuing personal development.
• Experience of work with local and regional media to enhance profile.
• Experience of contract negotiation and management with funders/ commissioners.
• Understanding of the governance, legal and regulatory requirements of managing a charity.
• Experience of working with an infrastructure involving volunteers.
• Ability to understand and interpret complex financial information and understanding of risk management.
• Understanding of current and potential changes in the not for profit and statutory sectors.
• Understanding of the public sector and able to demonstrate drive and passion for the work of the organisation.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and experience of successful networking and developing relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Ability to understand and empathise with the needs of carers.
• Substantial experience of coaching managers.

Ready for your next challenge?

We are seeking a strategic and values-based inspirational leader with the energy and commitment to build on our charity’s long history of quality and success. We have an outstanding (Ofsted) reputation in the sector across adoption and post adoption services, training and consultancy and social work services in schools. We are known for our innovative thinking and our inclusivity.

The charity is on the cusp of a services-led transformation and we need a charismatic leader to make it happen. If this could be the challenge you’re looking for, visit our website via the Apply button to whet your appetite and where you will find full details of the charity, the post and how to apply.

We are seeking a qualified social worker with at least ten years of post qualification experience, including five in management. Our current Chief Executive retires at the end of December 2020, so make 2021 your new beginning.

Closing date for expressions of interest: 7th August 2020.

St Martin of Tours is a leading provider of mental healthcare and specialist accommodation in London for people who have enduring and complex needs. Our mission is to improve the pathways and opportunities for people stepping down from secure hospitals, prison and mental health services.

Chief Executive Officer

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join an established and well-respected not for profit specialist mental health housing association providing services to some of the most vulnerable people in the community.

This is an exciting time for St Martin of Tours as we are embarking on a period of change both operationally and within the board itself. We are an established voluntary sector provider of housing, support, and community integration services for people with forensic histories and mental health problems. To fulfil this vision and to carry through our strategy, the Board is looking for a committed and an experienced professional.

We are particularly looking for someone with experience and expertise of working within the housing sector or previous experience of working as an executive officer within the housing sector.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Experience with Clinical Governance
• Experience of Financial management
• Working in partnership with other organisations
• Working within the Public Sector or Third Sector Organisations
• Operational management experience within the care sector
• Developing Quality Assurance Frameworks
• Working with a board of management
• Strategy development
• Business development
• Professionally qualified in a relevant discipline
• Risk assessment and management
• Leadership at a senior level
• Change Management

Location: London, N1 2LF

Job Type: Contract, 12 months.

Hours: 35 hours per week

If this sounds interesting then we would very much like to hear from you.

Please send your CV with a covering letter.

Closing date: 27th August 2020

St Martin of Tours aims to be an equal opportunities employer.

Age Concern Southend-on-Sea (“ACSOS”) is a small, local independent charity who work to make Southend a better place to age. Key responsibilities will include providing leadership to the charity and being responsible for the management and administration of the charity within the strategic, policy and accountability frameworks laid down by the board of trustee and well as enabling the board of trustees to fulfil its duties and responsibilities for the proper governance of the charity and to ensure that the board receives timely advice and appropriate information on all relevant matters

The charity is not connected with any other organisation such as Age UK or any other national charity. Prior to the coronavirus pandemic, we provided face-to-face befriending to 135 older people in their own homes and visited 8 local care homes and provided telephone befriending to a further 150 older people. We provide a twice-yearly services directory and newsletter, bespoke information and signposting for individuals, a handyman service, wheelchair hire and hearing aid battery exchange. We also encourage healthy activity through Club 50+. This offers tutor-led keep fit, yoga, tai chi, pilates, line dancing and other active classes, as well as art and computer classes, snooker, short mat bowls, bridge, whist and table tennis. In July 2018 we took on a 20 year lease of an ex-department store in Westcliff and, to date, have spent over £300,000 converting it into a "one-stop" community hub ("The Haven") which, in addition to housing Club 50+, houses offices for other charities that support older people, NHS and social services drop-in centres, a meeting room, a day care centre, cafe, hairdresser and foot care clinic. Unfortunately, as a result of the coronavirus pandemic The Haven is currently closed.

Snowdon Trust, a national charity based near Horsham, West Sussex, wishes to appoint a new Chief Executive to start towards the end 2020.
The Trust was established by Lord Anthony Snowdon in 1981 to help people living with a wide range of disabilities to achieve their goals in further or higher education or vocational training. Since 1981 we have given grants of over £4 million to help more than 2,700 people to achieve qualifications and futures that might not otherwise have been possible.
The Trust is in a period of evolution and we would expect the incoming Chief Executive to have an overlap with the current postholder with the express intention of creating new opportunities to develop the Trust as an organisation in order to make a significant difference in the experience of disabled students and those who support them. This may involve reviewing the current portfolio of funding and creating and implementing a 3 to 5 year forward looking strategy for the organisation.
The job description will be flexible to reflect the future direction of the Trust but it would be expected that the ideal candidate will have:
• Proven experience in strategic planning and delivering a growth/development pathway
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and the practical implications for learning/studying with a disability and/or an understanding of disability from a personal experience perspective
• Ability to act as ambassador for the charity including the ability to represent the charity’s aims to the directors of companies, Members of Parliament, and trustees of charitable bodies with a view to increasing support for the charity and extending its income generation, evidence of fundraising experience would be a distinct advantage
• Experience in personnel management and motivation in a small office environment (currently five part-time members of staff). Whilst the physical office is based in Horsham, it may, in time, be possible to create a remote working or virtual office
• Experience in financial control such as liaising with auditors and accountants, preparation of budgets and budgetary control, salaries and taxation, office and personal insurances.
The position is currently part time (around 25 hours per week), but this will be negotiable depending on fulfilling the needs of the Trust.
Applicants should e-mail a covering letter of not more than 2 sides addressing the ideal candidate specification and stating salary expectations along with a CV.
Closing date: Applications to be received by the Trust no later than 16th August 2020

Six Months’ Fixed Term Contract to Permanent

We are looking for a strategic financial leader to join our team and play an instrumental role in helping us achieve our mission to improve the health of women and girls across the globe. You will ensure the financial sustainability of the College, bringing both robust day-to-day management of the College’s finances and contribute to the development of the business to support the delivery of our strategic ambitions in what is a very exciting time for the organisation.

About us

The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists is a professional membership association dedicated to improving women’s healthcare across the world. We do this by setting standards for clinical practice, providing doctors with training and lifelong learning, and working with partners to advocate for women’s health and health care across their life course. We are a global leader in this specialist area and are in our 90th year, supporting 16,000 members in the UK and internationally.

We are a values-led organisation placing high standards, innovation, openness, inclusiveness and trust at the centre of all we do.

About the role

Working closely with the Chief Executive and the Executive team, you will provide financial leadership to the College, supporting our strategic direction. You will do this by contributing to the development of our long-term strategy, ensuring financial sustainability of the College and through your abilities as a leader; empowering teams to do deliver against our corporate goals and objectives.

You will lead on the development of teams within the directorate, ensuring high-quality financial services and strategy are delivered; advising the CEO, Board of Trustees, Officers and Executive Director team on financial and resources matters. You will foster a culture of financial responsibility, ensuring value for money and that robust systems of control are in place.

In addition to your financial management duties, you will take responsibility for business development; overseeing the delivery of growth in existing revenue streams and for the people and technology departments ensuring the College is appropriately resourced and continuously delivers excellent user experience. You will have excellent grasps of leading customer facing teams.

Requirements

With substantial experience of leading at senior level in a finance function, and in managing a multi-disciplinary team, you will be ACA, ACCA, ACMA, CIPFA qualified or equivalent with excellent IT skills and in the management of a complex VAT environment.

Benefits

Along with the knowledge you will be joining an organisation making a positive impact on the lives of women and girls across the globe, we offer a friendly working environment and an excellent benefits package including free staff lunches, a full list of benefits can be found on our careers site. You will be located in our brand new bespoke office in London Bridge.

How to apply:

To apply, please visit our website via the Apply button. You will need to submit a CV, Supporting Statement and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.

Closing date for applications: 10.00am on Friday 21 August 2020

If you have further questions, please contact Gail Kyle, Interim Director of HR.

RCOG is committed to being a successful, caring and welcoming place for all. We want to create a supportive and inclusive environment where our employees can reach their full potential, without prejudice and discrimination. We are committed to a culture where respect and understanding is fostered and the diversity of people's backgrounds and circumstances will be positively valued.

The Executive Director is the key management leader of The British Society of Lifestyle Medicine (BSLM). The Executive Director is responsible for providing leadership, developing and implementing strategic direction and overseeing the day to day delivery of operational activity of the organisation. The position reports directly to the Chair and Board of Trustees.

In addition, the Executive Director is expected to take a lead role in international Lifestyle Medicine work supporting the activity of the European Lifestyle Medicine Council and the World Lifestyle Medicine Council.

General Responsibilities

The postholder will be expected to provide strong leadership and have the drive and initiative required to take the organisation forward at an exciting time in its development. 

The postholder will also be expected to build the management capacity of the organisation and provide oversight of BSLM programmes of work: 

1) Board Governance: Works with the Board of trustees (the Board) in order to fulfil the organisation’s vision and mission.

• Responsible for leading BSLM in a manner that supports and guides the organisation’s vision and mission as defined by the Board
• Responsible for communicating effectively with the Board and providing, in a timely and accurate manner, all information necessary for the Board to function properly and to make informed decisions
• Responsible for working closely with the Board to seek their involvement in strategic and policy decisions
• Responsible for the regular review of the organisation’s governance documents, policies and guidance
• Chairs the Executive Group of BSLM

2) Financial Performance and Viability: Develops resources sufficient to ensure the financial health of the organisation.

• Responsible for the fiscal integrity of BSLM, to include submission to the Board of a proposed annual budget and monthly financial statements, which accurately reflect the financial situation of the organisation
• Responsible for fiscal planning and management, operating within the approved annual budget, ensuring maximum resource utilisation, and maintenance of the organisation in a positive financial position
• Responsible for filing the annual returns to the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator

3) Organisation Mission and Strategy: Works with Board and other staff to ensure that the vision and mission is fulfilled through programmes, strategic planning and community outreach. 

• Responsible for implementation of BSLM’s programmes of activity to deliver the organisation’s mission
• Responsible for strategic planning to ensure that BSLM can successfully fulfil its vision into the future 
• Responsible for the enhancement of BSLM’s image by being active and visible in the community and by working closely with other professional, civic and private organisations
• Responsible for the interpretation of national health and care policies across the four nations of the UK to ensure BSLM’s strategic planning is consistent with relevant policy direction
• Acts as one of BSLM’s primary spokespersons to the organisation’s constituents, the media and the general public
• Establishes and maintains relationships with various organisations throughout the UK /Internationally and to utilise those relationships to strategically enhance BSLM’s Mission 

4) Organisation Operations. Oversees and implements appropriate resources to ensure that the operations of the organisation can be delivered effectively and efficiently. 

• Responsible for the effective administration of BSLM operations
• Responsible for the hiring and retention of competent, qualified staff 
• Responsible for management of staff leave, absence, sickness and maintenance of personnel files 
• Responsible in due course for signing all notes, agreements, and other instruments made and entered into on behalf of the organisation 
• Responsible for fundraising and developing other resources necessary to support BSLM’s growth
• Responsible for directing the External Affairs and Communications team to enhance the organisation’s profile and social media presence

Knowledge, training and experience required for the role

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree minimum
• MBA preferable

Experience, knowledge and skills

• Five or more years senior non-profit (preferable) or private sector management experience
• Transparent and high integrity leadership and networking skills
• Ability to convey a vision of BSLM’s strategic future to trustees, members, staff, the public and donors 
• Solid, hands-on, budget management skills, including budget preparation, analysis, decision-making and reporting 
• Strong organisational abilities including planning, delegating, programme development and task facilitation
• Demonstrated ability to oversee and collaborate with staff 
• Skills to collaborate with and motivate trustees and members
• Strong written and oral communication skills 
• Ability to interface and engage diverse partner organisations and donor groups
• Strong public speaking ability 

IRC BACKGROUND

Over the past 80 years, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) has developed unparalleled expertise in responding to emergencies and helping uprooted communities to rebuild. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster.

The International Rescue Committee Europe is part of the IRC global network. The IRC is on the ground in more than 40 countries providing emergency relief, relocating refugees and rebuilding lives in the wake of disaster. Through over 20 regional offices in cities across the United States, the IRC also helps refugees resettle in the US and become self-sufficient.

The IRC is committed to a culture of bold leadership, innovation in all aspects of our work, creative partnerships and, most crucially, accountability to those we serve who are the world’s most vulnerable in the most crisis affected places around the world.

IRC UK Background

Our original European headquarters, IRC UK, was established in London in 1997 to support the organisation’s global activities and particularly to diversify its donor base and be able to better advocate European policy makers on behalf of the people we serve. Whilst the IRC in Europe has grown beyond our office in London, the UK office remains IRC’s largest in the European network and hosts regional and global positions with approximately 130 staff across six departments including Finance & Operations, External Relations (comprising Communications, Policy & Advocacy and Fundraising), Awards Management and Crisis Response, Recovery and Development Department.It is recognised as a hub for technical excellence in women’s protection and empowerment, refugee livelihoods, and working with and advocating to UK and European government entities.

IRC Europe

IRC UK is part of IRC Europe, which comprises IRC’s offices in the UK, Germany, Belgium, Switzerland and Sweden with a total of approximately 220 staff. We also have programmes to consult with European governments and to support vulnerable refugees and migrants in Europe managed through a separate reporting line to our Crisis Response,Recovery and Development Department. 

The Purpose of the Role

IRC UK is looking for an exceptional individual to support and represent the Senior Vice President Europe as the Executive Director for IRC UK. The Executive Director will coordinate and co-lead the work of all IRC global functions that work out of the UK and manage the relationship with IRC UK’s governing Board of Trustees. The Executive Director will represent IRC UK in a variety of external contexts and build relationships with critical donors and partners.

An important objective for the Executive Director will be toestablish the UK as a net contributing office within the IRC in terms of private fundraising. In addition, the Executive Director, IRC UK should aim to broaden, deepen, and make more sustainable the IRC’s access to donor funding in the UK. This must be through a compelling and relevant external engagement strategy that harnesses the best of our programming globally and brings together the work of our External Relations teams. It is critical that the sum of the efforts far exceeds the individual parts.

Reporting to the Senior Vice President, IRC Europe, the Executive Director, IRC UK leads the UK Management Team, is a member of the IRC Europe Senior Management Team and a member of IRC’s global Senior Leaders Group. The Executive Director works closely with other members on forming and implementing the organisational agenda, priorities, and funding, resourcing and intended outcomes.

The candidate will have extensive management experience in not-for profit organisations, ideally working with private donors, both philanthropists and corporate partners and have successfully managed a complex scope in a fast-paced environment.

The role will ideally suit an individual with an understanding of operating in a complex, matrixedglobal organisation with internal stakeholder management needed, and a tolerance for ambiguity at times. Much of the IRC’s large departments are organised around functions at a global level, whereas this role is focussed on a specific geography. Therefore it is important for the Executive Director to reconcile geographical leadership in the UK market with global functional teams.

Scope and Authority

Planning, Delivery and Performance

•  Lead strategic initiatives and projects which are critical for IRC UK growth and development. To this end work closely with other members of the Europe Senior Management Team and global functional leads to facilitate decisions and deliver results;
• Be accountable to the Board of Trustees and SVP Europe for achieving agreed performance measures for IRC UK focused projects and initiatives;
• Advising and supporting the fundraising function in developing critical relationships and building a pipeline of private donors particularly in the areas of philanthropy and corporate partnerships.

External and InternalRepresentation

•  Lead ambassador for IRC UK with high level external stakeholders - government; politicians, key statutory, institutional and private donors;
•  Develop a strong relationship with UK charities and regulators to proactively improve the standing of the organisation, and ensure its compliance;
• Effectively engage with all media and opinion-forming organisations to protect and enhance the reputation of IRC UK;
• Communicate corporate values and lead by example in organisational ethics and morals;
• Represent IRC UK at high level conferences; networking and fundraising events;
• Build and deliver the IRC UK thought leadership programme for internal and external audiences- including blogs, articles, discussion forums.

Board Engagement and Governance

•  Represent IRC UK at the Europe Senior Management Team meetings
•  Lead the IRC UK Senior Management Team
• A member of the Global Senior Leaders’ Group led by the IRC President
• Reports to the IRC UK Board of Trustees and prepares three annual Board meetings and Board Committee meetingsIs accountable for ensuring IRC works effectively within all relevant statutory, regulatory and quality frameworks and to the highest ethical and governance standards
• Is accountable for ensuring effective operational controls are in place for the organisation including systems to ensure fundraising operates on a highly ethical basis
• Is accountable for ensuring IRC UK has an appropriate risk management culture and process

Leadership

•  In partnership with global operating and funcitional leaders motivate and build a highly effective and collaborative UK senior team to deliver performance against targets in private and statutory fundraising, advocacy, communications;
•  Embed a high-performing, “can do” culture across IRC UK which brings together contributions from all functions;
• Provide effective and collaborative matrix management along with colleagues in regional functions in Europe (e.g., Communications, Policy & Advocacy, Human Resources, Finance and Operations) and IRC’s global Award Management and Technical units.
• Communicate corporate values and lead by example in organisational ethics and morals.

Key Internal Working Relationships

•  Reports to Senior Vice President, Europe;
•  Works in close coordination with all members of the Europe Senior Management Team and Executive Directors across Europe;
• Supports the UK Board of Trustees.

Key Europe relationships: Senior Finance Director, Head of HR Europe, VP Award Management Unit, Director of Policy and Advocacy, Europe, Director of Communications, Europe are accountable to the ED UK for the delivery of IRC UK shared objectives

Key IRC Inc relationships: Chief Operating Officer, General Counsel, SVP, , Award Management Unit, SVP, Crisis Response, Recovery and Development Department, VP Strategic Communications, VP Global Policy& Advocacy, Chief Strategy Officer and etc.

Essential

Significant experience in leading, managing and executing across complex United Kingdom not for profit organisations;

•  Flexibility and the ability to thrive in a global matrixed environment;
•  Strong fundraising skills and track record of driving fundraising results;
• Track record of advocacy and influencing senior stakeholders across government, business and other not-for-profit organisations;
• Ability to build strong relationships across a complex, matrixed stakeholder map evidenced by moving stakeholder groups to action;
• Excellent diplomatic and negotiation skills;
• A deep, observable and passionate commitment to IRC’s mission;
• Superb written and verbal communication skills

Deadline for applications will be midnight between 9th and 10th August 2020.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

IRC-UK is committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination for all applicants and employees. IRC-UK seeks to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce regardless of gender, race, religious belief, nationality, ethnic/national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability. IRC-UK welcomes applications from all candidates, including refugees who have the right to work in the UK.
 

Youth Access is the national membership organisation championing young people's right to access local, high quality, evidence-informed advice, counselling and support services. We work in partnership with members to promote free young person-centred services dealing with issues as diverse as sexual health, mental health, relationships, homelessness and benefits.

Job Title: Chief Executive

Location: London

Salary: circa £63k

This is a pivotal time for Youth Access as we come to the end of the current Strategic Plan 2018 - 2021, and look to build on recent successes, continuing to be the strongest advocate for our diverse membership who are delivering brilliant local initiatives for communities across the UK.

We are now looking for a Chief Executive who will provide inspirational vision and strategic leadership as we enter their next phase of growth and development. Working closely with the Chair and Board of Trustees you will have primary accountability for shaping and delivering the strategic and operational plans, building organisational capability and facilitating the effective delivery of the agreed mission, strategic aims and goals.

We are looking for an outstanding individual with a successful leadership track record, who is passionate about creating positive and sustainable outcomes for young people. Demonstrating high levels of personal credibility, you will act as ambassador for the organisation, cultivate positive relationships across a diverse range of stakeholders.

It is a very exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, collaborative and committed individual to play a pivotal leadership role in achieving long lasting, positive social impact.

Youth Access recognises the value of diversity and is committed to providing equal opportunities for all. Applications are welcomed from all sections of the community.

To Apply

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.

Deadline for applications: 26 August 2020

Interviews with Prospectus: 7- 17 September

Interviews with Youth Access: 28 September

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