Relate Mid Surrey, the leading provider of relationship support services across the region, is seeking a Chief Executive that can help support the local community with their relationships.

Relationships with family, partners, friends, and colleagues play a big part in how happy we are, and when they aren’t healthy, we suffer. Relate is here to develop and support relationships particularly by helping couples, families, individuals, young people to make their relationships work better through counselling or mediation

We are a thriving and successful charity with have two centres, a charity shop and we operate within seven local schools.

As part of the national federation of Relate, we are an independent local charity with a turnover of around £400k and deliver around 5000 hours of high-quality counselling per year. From early in the pandemic, we have successfully transferred our work from face-to-face services to online webcam counselling services and aim to have a mixed blend of both services. Over the years we have established an exemplary team of supportive and conscientious workforce, with 35 employees and 45 volunteers.

To be considered for this post you must have proven management experience, professionalism, the ability to implement projects and plans to achieve targets and results, excellent communication skills, and the energy and commitment necessary to lead a busy charity at a key time in its development.

We expect candidates to demonstrate an understanding of the kind of services Relate provides and a passion and commitment to our social purpose.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Check.

Closing date 20th December 2021, 

Interviews will be held on 18th and 19th January 2022

Overview 

At the Talent Foundry we are obsessed with helping young people discover what they are amazing at and we work with around 60,000 young people from across 1,600 secondary schools every year with this goal in mind.

We work only in areas of high socio-economic deprivation, running employability programmes in partnership with some of the most recognisable UK brands.  On top of this, we host our showcase Rock Assembly event for 10,000 young people at Wembley Arena – a unique blend of careers fair and pop concert for the schools we work with. Everything we do is free of charge for schools and pupils.

As we move into this next phase of our development, we are looking to appoint a Deputy Chief Executive. This is a new role which will oversee the operations of the trust and look to develop new charitable partnerships with both philanthropic grant givers and corporate partners.

We will be appointing to this role with succession planning in mind and are looking for a highly-energetic and inspirational leader who excels at building relationships and advocacy. The role will involve a significant amount of external facing work, including with potential funders and media.

Specific Responsibilities

New business:

• Engage with external partners, both corporate and philanthropic to grow the funding base for the trust.
• Write bids and programme plans and prepare budgets to secure external funding from corporate partners and attend meetings with other senior members of TTF (or alone) to discuss and agree these.
• Assist the CEO with budget planning for new programmes or initiatives.

Programme Oversight

• Working with the Head of Programmes, maintain oversight of the delivery of programmes against relevant and applicable key performance indicators to ensure all programmes are delivered on time, in budget and that they meet the stated aims and objectives.

Advocacy

• Lead on external relations, including building a media profile for TTF to grow its reach and sphere of influence.
• Develop the social media strategy, including growing audience and honing TTF’s voice across key platforms.
   

Operations

• Supported by the Finance and HR officer, overall responsibility for signing off budgets and accounts, including overseeing the annual audit.
• Oversight of overall cashflow to ensure financial stability of the trust.
• Oversee engagement of self-employed freelance staff and contractors and maintaining accurate records in line with data protection requirements.
• Working with the Head of Programmes, responsible for ensuring all due diligence checks are completed as requested by corporate partners and contract management.
• Responsible for compliance with all regulatory requirements (e.g. pension scheme, Charity Commission)
• Responsible for the Risk Register, updating this as necessary and present this to the Board for approval at least termly.
• Act as Data Protection Officer for the trust.
• Manage office moves as needed

Line Management

• Head of Programmes and Finance and HR Officer.

Other General Responsibilities

• Operate as a flexible team player and deputise for the CEO as required
• To provide a high level of customer care to anyone connected with TTF
• To be aware of and support diversity and equal opportunities for all, appreciating and supporting the role of other professionals
• To contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of TTF
• To undertake all other duties commensurate with the level of the post as required, to ensure the efficient and effective running of TTF

TTF is committed to embedding Equality and Diversity across all its work and believes that a diverse range of perspectives at all levels is essential for our legitimacy and effectiveness.  We therefore strongly encourage applications from suitably experienced applicants from all walks of life who will continue to strengthen the diversity of our team.We would particularly welcome applications from ethnic minority candidates as they are under represented on our team at the present time. 

The job holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young person’s for whom they are responsible, or with whom they come into contact will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the relevant Talent Foundry Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and Procedures at all times.  If in the course of carrying out the duties of the role, the job holder identifies any instance that a child is suffering or likely to suffer significant harm either at school or at home, they must report this in line with the Safeguarding policy. 

'There really is no typical day in this role. You get to push your limits, test your ideas, be creative and make a real difference, all with the support of a fantastic team’, Departing CEO Jemina Talja

Adventure Ashram is a small but mighty charity founded by a group of adventurers. Our focus is in supporting anti-trafficking, health and education grassroots projects in India, and in 2022 we are looking to further expand our reach to Southeast Asia.

We work closely with our local partners, supporting them with funding, project implementation and capacity building, and have supported thousands of survivors of human trafficking and helped hundreds of vulnerable children access education and ongoing healthcare. Our UK operations focus heavily on fundraising and events. We also run global campaigns and help facilitate a range of exciting overseas adventures.

We are looking to appoint a passionate and dynamic part time Chief Executive to steer the organisation through the next stage of its development. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a small but ambitious charity with tons of passion and you will have a real chance to shape and develop the organisation and see the impact of your work.

There is full support from an active group of Trustees and a full handover from departing CEO Jemina Talja.

Relate London North East and Essex, the leading provider of relationship support services across the region, is seeking a Chief Executive.

Relationships with family, partners, friends and colleagues play a big part in how happy we are, and when they aren’t healthy, we suffer. Relate is here to develop and support relationships particularly by helping couples, families and individuals to make their relationships work better through counselling or mediation. 

Part of the national federation of Relate, we are a local charity with a turnover of around £980k and a team of 74 employees including 54 practitioners.

To be considered for this post you must have proven management experience, the ability to implement projects and plans to achieve targets and results, excellent communication skills, and the energy and commitment necessary to lead a busy charity at a key time in its development.

We expect candidates to demonstrate an understanding of the kind of services Relate provides and a passion and commitment to our social purpose.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Check.

Closing date 10th December 2021,  Interviews will be held on 17th and 18th January 2022

With an energised Board full of strategic ambition and a team with a deep understanding of the community we support, we are seeking an inspiring, dynamic and visionary individual to join us as our new Executive Director to build on our success and take Trekstock to the next level.

Every day in the UK, 34 young adults are diagnosed with cancer and face its long-term effects. From this point, they enter a system that is not designed  to support  them.   

Teenage and Young Adult services finish once a patient reaches their 25th  birthday but mainstream  cancer services cate r for an older demographic (50% of cancer diagnoses occur over the age of 70). They are often  the youngest person on their ward by decades  and the support  they  are  offered does not reflect their  unique  needs. As a result, they feel isolated and unsupported, both by the mainstream services which are not age-appropriate and from the older patients they meet on the ward whose concerns are markedly different from their own.    

Trekstock exists and is uniquely placed to provide a community to young adults in their 20s or 30s who have been diagnosed with cancer through informative events, expert advice and physical activity support, co-designed with them to keep them active during or beyond treatment, improve their physical and mental well-being and overall quality of life.

As our new Executive Director, you will have the confidence and the expertise to deliver on our vision where every young adult receiving a cancer diagnosis is given the tailored support they need. You will bring strategic leadership experience, a high level of organisational ability, self-motivation and self-discipline, a passion for extending our reach and in relation to business development and demonstrate experience of managing budgets, effective business planning and the ability to add value to what already exists and position us to achieve even greater success in the future. 

Supported by the Founder who maintains responsibility for major relationships, special projects and communications, you will be responsible for our high performing department heads for programmes and fundraising, both of whom are used to operating in a relatively autonomous and collaborative way, HR, all facets of office management, finance and accounting (with external support from accountants and bookkeepers) and Board of Trustees liaison and reporting. 

You will act as the lead Ambassador for the charity, raising its profile amongst supporters and stakeholders. Leading and empowering staff whilst fully embracing diversity and inclusion and instilling a culture of professionalism.  As the face and voice of the charity, you will successfully build the future sustainability and viability of the charity, ensuring that it remains relevant to the needs of the young adults it serves. 

Liaising with our committed Board of Trustees, you will develop the charity’s strategic vision, taking ownership and ultimate responsibility for the delivery of the strategy, all major decision making and reporting the implementation and monitoring of business plans and the achievement of the required financial and quality outcomes. 

You will have substantial experience of working at the Executive or Senior Management level that requires an organisation-wide strategic perspective and a successful track record of leading, motivating and managing high-performing teams and achieving improvements in efficiency and effectiveness.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead Badger Trust into the next phase of its development, focusing on long-term campaign development and investment for impact. We are seeking a new Executive Director to lead the charity onwards and upwards at a time of change and challenge.

With the mass badger culls in England, our priority campaign, confirmed as running to 2025 at least, and historic and ongoing illegal persecution among other major issues this iconic species faces, there is much to do at this critical time. We have recently undertaken considerable operational changes, with investment in the staff team, increased focus on our campaign range, and work on our new strategy is underway. We need an Executive Director who can take the charity forward, leading this well established, single species, animal protection organisation at pace and with real impact.

Originally established in 1986 as the National Federation of Badger Groups, and evolving into Badger Trust in 2005, the organisation works to promote and enhance the welfare, conservation and protection of badgers, their setts and their habitats in England and Wales (Scotland is covered by Scottish Badgers). We campaign across a number of areas at national level, and are supported by, and support, a network of over 50 groups on the ground. 

The successful candidate will need significant experience in campaigning, ideally for an animal welfare organisation, including building and delivering long-term strategic plans, working with strategic partners and coalitions, and a particular ability to work with key stakeholders in political, scientific and policy areas. They will need a sound understanding of all aspects of operational activity, including financial management and governance of a small charity. 

The post holder will take the lead on the planning and strategic oversight of the Trust, reporting to the Chair and working closely with the Board. They will have overall responsibility for the Trust’s finance and budgets and will be ultimately responsible for the day to day running of the charity, including oversight of the business-critical fundraising strategy. They will be an energetic and enthusiastic campaigner, with exceptional organisation and management skills, as well as having significant experience managing staff.

We are looking for someone with a mature approach, strong interpersonal skills, an ability to always find a way forward, and who is excited by the prospect of leading on the next phase of Badger Trust’s development for impact. We are a small, friendly team and need someone with a hands-on approach.  Whilst the post is advertised as permanent, we are open to options on secondment or other alternative arrangements which you think will allow you to deliver what we need. Note, this does not include a fully remote option at this time. 

A Cumbria wide project which supports people living with Autism wishes to appoint a Chief Executive Officer

This growing award-winning charity was established in 2016.  We are seeking a strategic leader, with commercial abilities and with the skills to lead a small team of staff and volunteers in the non-profit sector.  Triple A recently received a significant National Lottery grant to develop a major employment support programme.

This is a full-time post based in Penrith with a starting salary of £37,000 rising to £40,000 pa.

For application pack and details please contact:

Email: info @ tripleaproject. org .uk 

Candidates can request an informal discussion with the Chair of Trustees

Closing date for application 20/12/21 5pm.

Do you have the experience and skills to lead the development of our charity in a rapidly changing world?

The role offers significant opportunities for innovation, development and growth of our programmes enhancing the Health and Wellbeing of the local community.

Grade: £34,728 - £38,890 (NJC scale pts. 31-35)

Hours: 37p.w. (permanent)

25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays, 7% pension contribution (plus 1% employee contribution), mileage rate, cycle to work scheme.

This post is subject to a 6 month Probationary Period

Responsible to: LCA Board

Main Contact: Chair of Board

Location: Langworthy Cornerstone Centre (with some home working as appropriate)

Job Overview

• You will have strategic responsibility for the operation and future development of the Charity in a rapidly changing world; reporting directly to, and receiving direction from the Board of Trustees.
• The post requires extensive experience and skills to ensure that current and future delivery is on a sustainable and viable basis. It offers significant opportunities for innovation, development and growth of programmes.
• With support from other staff, the post carries senior responsibility for both finances and human resources including our team of volunteers.
• Due to the nature of our Health and Wellbeing focussed delivery, the post holder will be expected to manage and strengthen our relationships with public sector bodies, commissioners (especially the NHS) as well as VCSE Partners and the wider sector, with a main focus on the wellbeing of centre users and the wider community.
•  Overall responsibility for ensuring the safe and effective running of the building and maintaining our relationship NHS Property Services.
• You will have overall responsibility for maintaining, developing and updating LCA policies including Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety, Safeguarding, Financial Controls and other policies.
• You will have responsibility for maintaining the positive, friendly but professional ethos built up over the years, as well as maintaining the high reputation of the centre among local people.
• To be successful in this role, you will need to have an open and collaborative management style, whilst at the same time having the understanding and ability to deal with sometimes challenging situations.
• You will celebrate the diversity of the local area and actively address discrimination in all its forms, making sure that the Cornerstone is welcoming and accessible to all local residents.

Main Duties and Responsibilities (Job Description)

Leadership and Organisational Management

• Leading the Staff and Volunteer team to ensure that agreed strategic priorities inform delivery across the organisation
• Ensure that delivery data is captured and recorded in an efficient and timely manner and reported effectively to help inform the future direction of the organisation and to help to maintain and attract resources and other support

• Seek out and develop opportunities and related finance for new activities of benefit to local people, especially in the context of the current restructure of Health and Social Care.
• You will have overall responsibility for continuing the sustainable delivery of our community cafe and healthy food project.

Human Resource Responsibilities

• You will have overall responsibility for managing the staff team and the development of work programmes.
• To lead team meetings, supervision sessions and appraisals, access HR advice as appropriate, and ensure safer recruiting practices are adhered to.
• Liaise regularly with the Staffing Sub Committee with general feedback, and details of any specific issues. (The post carries responsibility for taking any serious disciplinary action with support from our HR Company and Staffing Sub.)
• Maintain HR Records with support from the Centre Coordinator, and arrange suitable support for staff where needed.

Finance and Compliance

• Work with the Centre Coordinator and LCA Treasurer to update and review organisational budgets and financial projections and provide regular reports for the Board.
• Increase earned income where possible and pursue new partnership and funding opportunities, maintaining a good overview of strategic developments at a local, regional and national level.
• Lead on the maintenance and improvement of our financial procedures, with support from Centre Coordinator, ensuring good practice and security with external support from our accountant.
• Produce reports of activity and performance against KPIs for the NHS, the Board, staff and other major funders and partners.
• Ensure that policies, procedures and staff training (supported by the Administrator) are maintained and regularly updated in line with the law and best practice as well as contract requirements.

Other Duties

• Attend and contribute to LCA Board meetings, sub groups and external groups and meetings such as NHS Neighbourhood Group, VCSE Vocal groups, Salford Third Sector Consortium, and Wellbeing Matters Partnership meetings.
• Work flexibly, and attend meetings and events as needed to further the aims of the organisation.
• Contribute to publicity and promotion as well as maintaining and where possible raising the profile of the organisation, including our Website and on Social Media (supported by our Administrator).
• LCA has a commitment to continuous improvement and development, so it is likely that the post will evolve over time. Any significant change in duties will be subject to regular review and appraisal so that any amendments or new duties can be made in consultation with the post holder.

Appointment of CEO

The UK Associaiton for Science and Discovery Centres (ASDC) is seeking a visible, dynamic and progressive CEO to lead the organisation at a time when science and science engagement has never been more important. The role requires the successful candidate to lead this small organisation to realise big ambitions.

Founded in 2009, ASDC exists to champion and support science and discovery centres and museums who collectively engage with over 25 million people of all ages, genders, backgrounds and abilities and works to support the sector to encourage more diverse participation in science.

Major programmes and services provided by ASDC include:

• Representing members’ interests before UK Government and National funding bodies;
• Convening dialogue, learning opportunities, and information exchange through Communities of Practice and other professional development programmes and discussion forums;
• Delivery of major national and international STEM programmes;
• Delivering the ASDC annual conference, the UK’s leading professional development gathering for the science and discovery centre sector.

Application Information: Please submit a full CV with a covering letter explaining how your motivations, skills and experience are an excellent fit for this post. Email your application to ASDC Deputy Chair Donna Speed.

Closing Date for applications: Friday 3rd December

Interviews: First interviews will be held remotely on 13th December. A final panel interview for short listed candidates will be held in person in Bristol on 20th December.

Hours of work: Full time or part-time

Salary: £55-65k

Location: Bristol although remote working options will be considered

Reporting Structure: The Chief Executive reports to the Chair of the Board of Trustees

The Role

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) reports to the Board of Trustees and is responsible for providing leadership and direction to ASDC’s staff and activities. In partnership with the Board, the CEO will co-create an inspiring vision and strategy for refreshing the ASDC brand to take the association forward. The CEO will assure the operating and financial integrity of the organisation and will be called upon to represent ASDC externally with funders, partners, government and other stakeholders on a national basis.

Over its 10-year history, ASDC has developed an outstanding reputation and enjoys strong member support. As the organisation evolves, the CEO must ensure that the needs of the ASDC membership continue to be met and inspire the team to embrace new ways of thinking, identify new opportunities to reach new audiences and engage actively in national and international discussions on informal science engagement. The CEO will work to ensure that ASDC provides value to the science and discovery centre network on a national basis both through enhanced service offerings and facilitating increased collaboration across the sector. The CEO will also be a key ambassador for the sector and work to raise the profile of the sector and its contribution to society with government, public and private sector stakeholders.

The CEO will be responsible for the overall leadership and management of the organisation and the small team based in Bristol.

Key objectives of the job:

• Work with the Board and Membership to develop a robust strategic plan that will serve as a roadmap for future ASDC programme and service offering;
• Ensure that the needs of the ASDC members are met, retain existing members and attract new members;
• Develop relationships with members and partners who share a commitment to advancing science engagement;
• Collaborate with science and visitor centres on a national basis and provide leadership to the sector;
• Build revenue and funding streams to expand ASDC’s resources beyond membership fees.

Staff Management and Leadership

• Manage the team at ASDC and ensure it is a well-run organisation where colleagues feel consulted and valued and are able to work effectively;
• Inspire and support the team to meet targets and to understand how their contribution is vital to achieving wider strategic aims;
• Work with the Board of Trustees, leadership team, membership and external stakeholders to develop an inspiring vision and strategy for ASDC.

Financial Management and Governance

• Oversee budgets, expenditure and management accounts ensuring income and expenditure is within business plan targets;
• Be accountable to the Board of Trustees for the overall financial health of ASDC including ensuring that new funding opportunities are pursued;
• Identify and put in place an effective risk management strategy and framework for the charity to support business plan objectives and robust financial and strategic management;
• Foster good working relationships and ensure systems and structures are in place for the Board of Trustees to fulfil its statutory responsibilities and exercise effective control of the charity’s affair.

Fundraising and Income Generation

• Seek out and develop new income streams, expanding the product and service offering to the membership;
• Build strong relationships with a range of potential funders and oversee shaping and writing of major bids.
• Liaise with UK and devolved national parliaments on behalf of the association and its membership with a view to securing core/unrestricted funding.

Candidate Profile

For this role, ASDC is looking for a creative, dynamic and inspirational leader who has a passion for science engagement. The ideal candidate will have a track record in growing organisations in income, impact, reputation and membership. They will also have some experience in membership organisations and understand the role of associations in meeting members’ needs.

Essential Skills and Experience

• A commitment to the values and mission of ASDC and its membership;
• A talent for drawing the best out of a skilled and passionate team;
• Outstanding relationship building qualities;
• An ability to be an active ambassador for the sector - projecting and cultivating enthusiasm for science engagement and the unique value of science and discovery centres with key stakeholders from industry, professional institutions, funding bodies and government;
• Experience of guiding the strategic development of an organisation;
• An entrepreneurial mindset and a combination of commercial and mission driven acumen.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• A science engagement or science and discovery centre background;
• Experience of membership associations or trade bodies.

Accessibility

We welcome and want to attract, recruit and retain disabled people within our workforce, so we can benefit from their skills and talents. Our office is on the first floor in a fully accessible building, with a disabled toilet.

Our work aims to inspire, motivate and encourage people from all backgrounds to feel empowered and engaged with science. ASDC has a strong commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI), we believe in creating a work environment where everyone feels welcome, respected, supported and valued no matter who you are or where you come from. We know that this will enable us to better serve the needs of our diverse audiences. We welcome people from all sections of the community to work with us and aim to increase opportunity and remove barriers for everyone, particularly under-represented groups.

Please email ASDC Deputy Chair Donna Speed with your application by 3rd December 2021.

Healthy Living Platform are looking for their next Chief Executive Officer to help drive forward this exciting new stage of growth for the organisation. Healthy Living Platform has been working to embed food and sustainable lifestyles in communities across Lambeth for the last 2 years. The organisation, a registered charity, has gone from strength-to-strength and built a fantastic team of people along the way. From the continuing success of the LEAP into Healthy Living programmes for families; securing a long-term contract with Lambeth Council to deliver community surplus food initiatives across the borough; and a growing network of community pantries- we have put healthy food and community back into the heart of Lambeth and it’s networks. 

As Chief Executive Officer, you will be someone who relishes a challenge and looks for opportunities to build, grow and question. You will oversee the management of all teams and programmes, monitor and support the development of new projects and funding applications and build the organisation’s networks to enable and grow our future. You will be just as comfortable talking to external partners & managing budgets across projects as you are with talking to community members & attending large-scale events.

Why Healthy Living Platform? 

We are an organisation that values the assets and skills of both our team and the communities we work with. We come together with people to coproduce initiatives and projects from the beginning and we consult with our communities constantly. Every idea is listened to and we work collaboratively across projects. We are a small and friendly team of 10 staff members; plus a network of over 60 local volunteers and partners. We couldn’t do what we do without our community. Being part of Healthy Living Platform means being part of the future for sustainable healthy food, activated communities & thriving neighbourhoods.

Citizens Advice Hillingdon

Chief Executive

Salary £54,000

Will consider 4 or 5 days per week

Do you enjoy your using your skills to develop a community-based advice service on which thousands of local people rely each year?

A multi-faceted, creative individual is sought to lead our local Citizen's Advice service on the next stage of its journey following the retirement of our long-serving Chief Officer. The community in Heathrow's borough has been hard by the pandemic with our advice services needed more than ever before. We've just secured 3-year funding from the National Lottery and Henry Smith Charity, but still believe there is lots of scope here to use your skills in partnership building and resource acquisition. We have the full engagement of a dedicated and professional Board and the backing of a Council which values advice services. Our diverse staff and volunteer team will support our Chief Officer ably to build our service to be the best it can be.

We would love to hear from you if you have run a voluntary organisation, or have senior leadership experience and looking to take on your first CEO role.

We work from fully accessible offices in Hayes and Uxbridge with the added benefit of the flexibility to work part of the week from home and welcome applications from those looking to work 4 or 5 days per week.

Citizens Advice Hillingdon values diversity within our organisation and is an equal opportunities employer.

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.

Chief Executive, Bolton Deaf Society

Bolton Deaf Society is a long-established and thriving local charity providing practical and emotional support for D/deaf people. The charity aims to tackle the two linked issues of social isolation, through its social groups and activities, and barriers to communication with the hearing world, through its sign language interpreted information and advocacy service.

Following the appointment of a new board and almost three years of strategic development, which has seen the charity develop new services in line with identified need, and undertake a major refurbishment of the Deaf Centre, the Society is now seeking to appoint its first chief executive.

The successful candidate will be a dynamic and experienced leader, have demonstrable experience in senior charity management role(s) and will take personal responsibility for growing the Society’s income.

Interviews will most likely take place in January 2022, but we are encouraging interested candidates to visit the Deaf Centre informally, meet the staff and trustees and to discuss the role with the Society’s strategic lead prior to application.

For a job description/person specification and to arrange a visit, please contact:

Kay Kelly
Strategic Lead (secondment)

An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead an independent charity, based in Nottingham, working for the benefit of deaf and hard of hearing people across the East Midlands.  We are looking for a Chief Executive to lead the organisation with a focus on both internal and external challenges.

The purpose of Nottinghamshire Deaf Society is to empower deaf people so that their lives are enriched.  Our vision is for a society in which all deaf people participate.

In the next 5 years we want to increase our work with people of all ages with different types of deafness. We want to increase the number of partnerships we have with other organisations and groups. We will be known as a provider of services and involved and engaged with the wider deaf community.

Our 2 year strategy (2021-22) focuses on strengthening and consolidating our current services and activities while preparing to develop and expand through partnerships. We are aiming to strengthen and develop all of our activities over this period so that we are in a stronger and more sustainable position for the future.

At the core of its work is a large British Sign Language interpreting service providing a mixture of commissioned and non-commissioned services for health, education, employment, social services and many other contexts.  This complements our other services, including a specialist Deaf Welfare Rights service and an expanding programme of BSL training courses.

Our community centre operates from our wholly owned grade two listed building in Nottingham. It provides a base for deaf people to come together to meet and celebrate their distinctive culture through a range of accessible social activities.

Our externally facing activities involve representing the views and needs of deaf people throughout our region and facilitating their wider participation in decision making forums.

The external focus will be on new and creative thinking to develop NDS’s strategic plan to promote the well-being of deaf people; to meeting the challenges of identifying and securing funding to support the strategic plan and maximise self-generated income; and to maintaining and developing effective networks with stakeholders and supporters to influence local policies and decisions.

The internal focus will be on managing efficient office and financial systems and controls; supervising and managing our 22 staff members and volunteers; maintaining culturally accessible community facilities; and ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and with best practice in work with deaf people.

The Chief Executive will work closely and collaboratively with the existing staff management team and report in a timely and appropriate way to the Board of Trustees.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday, 17 December 2021.

Interviews are planned for week commencing Monday, 10 January 2022, subject to availability.

Chief Executive

Are you looking for a Chief Executive role where every day is different and you can have a direct impact on improving the lives of young people?

We are offering a fantastic opportunity to lead and develop a pioneering and well established youth charity in Carlisle, committed to investing in its staff and volunteers and giving young people the opportunity to discover their passion and purpose.

Position: Chief Executive Officer

Salary: Up £50,000 per annum depending on experience

Hours: Full time, permanent

Location: Carlisle

Benefits: Up to 6% employer pension contribution, 25 days’ annual leave plus 8 bank holiday days

Closing date: 9am, Monday 4th January 2022

Interviews: Virtual interviews w/c 17 January 2022; first stage face to face interviews w/c 24 January 2022

About the role:

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an independent, well established youth charity (part of a national network) who believe that all young people should have the opportunity to discover their passion and their purpose; to find out what they’ve got and where it could take them.

This Chief Executive role is strategic, requiring effectiveness at a high level, yet at the same time it demands detailed and hands-on management. You will have responsibility for a revenue budget of up to £1m per annum and should be able to influence effectively at senior level, whilst also be willing to get stuck into the detail; all this in an environment without corporate support structures. As Chief Executive, your relationship with the Chair of the Board will be supportive and challenging, enabling you to deliver on-going success for the Youth Zone.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Working with the Chair and Board on the continued development of the strategic plan, together with the delivery of a robust funding plan to ensure the long-term sustainability of the charity
• Nurturing and developing the charity’s vision and to lead and inspire the team to be effective in their roles, supporting them to deliver a wide range of activities for young people
• Working with the local business community and other services providers to generate added benefits for young people and showcase the Youth Zone as an asset for the whole community
• Demonstrating the charity’s values and a commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

About you:

As an exceptional leader, motivated to improve young people’s lives for the better, you will have the ability to think strategically and develop a long-term vision for the young people of Carlisle, bringing with you a successful track record of developing organisations or large teams, proven experience of generating significant income and time spent in the voluntary sector and/or working with young people. Your communications and people management skills will be strong, together with an ability to build inclusive relationships and display excellent judgement and focus at all times.

If you have the desire and drive to take on this leadership role, please provide a CV and supporting statement explaining how you meet the criteria for this role based on the person specification.

In addition, please provide the following information:

• Confirmation you are eligible to work in the UK (the successful candidate will be required to provide documentary evidence before a job offer is confirmed).
• Any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you in your application or the selection process.
• How you demonstrate your commitment to fairness, equality and respect

The strength of the charity comes from the diversity within their people. They aim for the team to reflect the local community and value people working together from a range of different backgrounds locally and nationally, and with different experiences, all with a shared passion for boosting the aspirations and lives of young people. Diversity brings innovation, fresh ideas and creativity, and they actively strive to create a culture that is truly inclusive and fair for all and where everyone in the team can be themselves and thrive. The organisation is committed to the safeguarding of young people. In accordance with Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires an enhanced DBS check.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Chief Executive, COO, Senior Leader, Chief Executive Officer, CEO, Deputy CEO, Acting CEO, Acting Chief Executive Officer, Interim CEO, Interim Chief Executive Officer, Charity Leader, etc.