Cumbria CVS has a long history of supporting the voluntary sector and has played a key role in the Covid-response to date. We have now completed a strategic review and want to strengthen our team!  If you have the energy, enthusiasm and resilience to help our wonderful sector succeed in these challenging times and would like to work in a flexible, friendly team that is passionate about making a difference to communities across Cumbria, then this role may be for you.

We are recruiting an experienced and qualified Finance and Resources Senior Manager (F/T) to lead, manage and support the development and implementation of effective finance, resource and support functions within Cumbria CVS helping ensure financial sustainability.
We are especially looking for self-motivated individuals with relevant skills, qualifications and experience of partnership working and collaboration and if you also have an understanding of and a commitment to the values of the Cumbria CVS - Leadership, Excellence, Equity, Integrity and Voluntarism - and would like to work for this forward thinking organisation, then we want to hear from you.

Chief Executive Officer

Salary: £45 – £50,000 per annuum

Hours: 35

Contract: Full time (but will consider part-time, flexible hours and job share)

Annual leave: 30 days

Pension: 5.6%

We are recruiting a new CEO to join our team.

We are a vibrant, forward thinking law centre co-located in Hammersmith Library. We have a strong reputation locally and nationally for providing people in need with legal advice and representation and campaigning on access to justice issues.

The law centre was established in November 1979 to assist those most vulnerable and disadvantaged to access their legal rights, to promote social inclusion and reduce homelessness and poverty. These goals still remain at the core of our vision to uphold equality and social justice.

We have a 40-year history of providing an excellent service to the community. Our patron is Lady Hale, retired president of the Supreme Court.

Closing date for applications is 5pm on the 20th March 2021

WHO ARE WE?

We are the leading charity for the provision, protection and promotion of playing fields in London. Our vision is to create a happier, healthier, more cohesive London by encouraging more people to play sport on affordable, accessible and attractive playing fields. We believe that playing fields are more than expanses of open space and are places where the lives of local people and particularly those from disadvantaged groups can be improved.

THE ROLE

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Head Office team at this sport and physical activity based charity. We are looking for an experienced qualified accountant to take a leading role in the financial management of the charity. Reporting to the Chief Executive and Hon Treasurer, the successful applicant will be someone who is well organised, demonstrates good attention to detail and provides solutions in a calm and methodical manner. You will be joining a committed and dynamic team dedicated to improving lives through better access to sport and physical activity.

Job Description

Reporting to the Chief Executive and Hon Treasurer your role will entail:

Key responsibilities

• Prepare the Consolidated Financial Statements for The London Playing Fields Society and the Financial Statements for Wadham Lodge Sports Centre Ltd, its trading subsidiary.
• Liaise with auditors during the annual audit.
• Prepare an annual budget for the Finance and General Purposes Committee approval and implement appropriate financial systems for proper budgetary and cashflow control.
• Prepare the financial information to support the strategic Three-Year Plan produced by the Chief Executive.
• Prepare quarterly accounts for presentation to the F&GP Committee, identifying and reporting any matters which should be drawn to the Committee’s attention in a timely manner.
• Update the Fixed Asset Register and reconcile on a quarterly basis ensuring control of the Charity’s assets.
• Reconcile the Charity’s investments on a quarterly basis.
• Reconcile all other Balance Sheet accounts on a quarterly basis and perform a salaries reconciliation to agree to the quarterly accounts.
• Keep the charity’s books and financial records, including sales ledger, purchase ledger and bank processing, bank reconciliations and purchase ledger payment runs on Sage 50.
• Ensure that the charity has proper arrangements for handling of the funds, including banking, invoicing, payments, and online banking.
• Liaise with Companies House and the Charity Commission about the general company and charity administration and ensure timely filing of all reports, returns and accounts as required.
• Ensure credit control.
• Assume ultimate responsibility for ensuring the charity is fully and properly insured.
• Ensure the payment of staff and attend to payroll/HMRC matters including the administration of pensions.
• Ensure the appropriate retention of staff records.
• Ensure that the VAT calculation and submission are carried out in a timely manner so that the returns and payments are done on time.
• Contribute to the costing of bids to funders and the monitoring of grant monies expended.

Please download the Job Information Pack for full details of the position including the Person Specification.

Applicant guidelines

When we shortlist for this job, and when we interview, candidates will be assessed on their skills and experience as set out in the job description, using the selection criteria set out here and on the person specification.

For your application to be considered please send by the closing date of 19th March the following:

• A covering letter stating why you want the job, what you think you could bring to it and how your experience to date relates to the person specification.
• CV
• Details of two references, one of whom should be your existing or last employer (who will not be contacted without your prior consent).
• Your notice period from any existing employment.
• Your current or last salary.

LPFF is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from individuals with a disability. Should applicants require any support please contact us.

Recruitment timetable

The closing date for applications is 19th March.

Whilst all applications will be carefully considered, if you do not hear from LPFF within one week of the closing date, please note you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

First interviews will be held virtually on 29th & 31st March. Second interviews will be held on 14th April.

Are you looking for your first role in the youth sector? Do you want to improve your skills in supporting and engaging young people in big ideas? Would you like to develop your knowledge/skills/experience of working within a membership organisation? 

We are seeking a:

Youth Engagement Officer (Internship) Full-time (35 hours per week)

Salary: £19,747

Place of work: SE17, London, home based

Start date: From April 2021, funded until 31st March 2022

Info about the internship

Woodcraft Folk have received funding from The Jack Petchey Foundation to recruit an intern to work with our experienced Development Officer. The intern will work across London supporting young people, volunteers, groups and the wider community both in person and online.

The intern will support the testing and development of Woodcraft Folk activities with the aim of increasing and widening participation of children and young people aged 11-25 years. 

The intern will have opportunities to contribute to a range of our current activities and projects including:

• Kids Got Rights, an international project focused on children’s rights and advocacy

• #DreamBigAtHome, Woodcraft Folk’s online youth work hub

• Delivering outreach activities with partners at The [email protected] in White City

• Youth led campaigns

• Developing programme ideas for our London-based groups and Cudham, our own activity centre in Bromley

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 22nd March. Further information about the role can be found in the attached job description & person specification. To apply for this role, please submit an up-to-date CV and a Motivational letter stating:

• Your reason for applying 

• Relevant skills, whether these have been developed through employment, volunteering, or other life experience

• Your own values and the experience you will bring to the role

• How this role would support any future career ambitions

• Anything else you hope to gain from an  internship with Woodcraft Folk

Closing date: 22nd March 12 noon

Interviews: 31st March (online) 

An Enhanced DBS will be required for this post. A criminal record or past conviction is not necessarily a barrier to appointment, please see our Recruiting Ex-Offenders Policy.

Resurgo Trust annually generates about £3 million of donations, employs c.50 staff, and is based in London. It is regarded as one of the leading UK charities for social impact and enjoys demonstrably high-impact outcomes. 

Resurgo Trust's Finance team is led by the Head of Finance, supported by the Finance Assistant, and plays a crucial role in the financial and operational management of Resurgo. The role of the Finance Assistant is to expertly perform key financial activities that support the achievement of Resurgo’s mission and to encourage the flourishing of its culture

The Finance Assistant will perform a vital role in the efficient workings of the finance department and will be expected to contribute actively to improve and develop the department’s activities. You will be responsible for day to day bookkeeping functions, preparing financial statements and accounts, managing ledgers, supporting the creation of forecasts and budgets, and helping with the preparation of tax and gift aid returns.

Responsibilities

• Perform all day to day bookkeeping duties, updating the bank feed and reconciliations, providing regular reporting to internal teams
• Maintain all necessary accounting records including invoices, expenses, payments and transactions
• Manage core ledgers and processing transactions
• Produce sales invoices and ensure all bills and expenses are posted and accounted for
• Report on accounts payable and receivable, and follow up on payments and collections
• Produce month end journals for payroll and internal allocations and subsidiaries
• Complete VAT and Gift Aid reports
• Support the development of project and company budgets
• Ensure capital assets are correctly recorded, valued, depreciated and reported
• Prepare calculations of accruals and prepayments
• Support auditors with their enquiries
• Prepare monthly reports, comparing actual income and spend to budget
• Collaborate closely with colleagues to support other teams with finance matters, explaining technical matters clearly

Active participation in and support for Resurgo’s team and mission

• Help build and develop Resurgo’s ethos and Christian life as a team member.
• Lead and contribute to regular team prayer meetings as an integral part of Resurgo’s operation and for the success of its mission.

Person specification

• A practising Christian who is passionate about personally representing the Christian values of Resurgo and is committed to Resurgo’s mission to transform urban communities.
• Professional (bookkeeping or accounting) qualification (AAT/IAB/ACCA/CIMA) desired, whether completed or in process, but not essential
• Bookkeeping ability or experience is essential as you will need to hit the ground running and pick up day-to-day operations quickly
• Experience working in or with the charity sector desired, but not essential
• Xero (or similar) online accounting solution experience desirable, together with expertise in Microsoft office programmes including Excel
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; high attention to detail and accuracy
• Self-motivated with good time management skills
• Effective communicator, with the ability to work closely with colleagues and to work confidentially and with integrity.

Working requirements, salary & benefits

• Starting salary £23,000 - £28,000 pro-rata dependent on experience, plus pension scheme with employer contribution.
• Part-time, 3-4 days a week 9.30am – 5.30pm, with some flexibility as to working days and the split of hours, and some home-working considered.
• 25 days annual leave pro rata, plus time off between Christmas and New Year.
• Occasional evening and weekend working , for events such as Spear Celebration evenings and the annual Resurgo fundraising party.
• Excellent staff development and training opportunities, including attendance on the accredited Coaching for Leadership course.
• Participation in the wider staff team including taking an active part in weekly staff prayer meetings and annual staff conferences.
• We offer an Employee Assistance Programme (a confidential support service) as well as the option to take advantage of Give as you Earn (GAYE)

An exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual with exceptional leadership skills to join Citizens Advice Watford as our new Chief Officer.

About the role

As Chief Officer, you will play a key role in enabling the organisation to grow to provide high quality services to clients whilst maintaining and developing relationships with funders to provide the resources to operate on a sustainable basis. You will be at the forefront of our service delivery, identifying opportunities for organisational and technological developments and developing common practices to ensure systems and processes are used effectively.

With a track record of good financial management, you will maintain and monitor service budgets and finance administration systems ensuring these are in line with financial regulations. You will also oversee the timely delivery of financial reports and statements for funding, grant aid, contracts and other initiatives.

Reporting to the Trustee Board, you will present business plan and strategy reports and consult on financial, staffing and service delivery issues as well as on compliance with legislation and requirements of the Citizens Advice membership scheme.

About you

We are seeking an individual with experience of leading and managing an organisation, with a track record of successful income generation through fundraising and marketing and the ability to influence external change with funding bodies and donors. You will have a good understanding of advice service delivery and charity governance.

With demonstrable experience of strategic development implementation and change management, you will be capable of leading staff at all levels, building working relationships with colleagues and have a strong commitment to organisational and staff development.

About us

Citizens Advice Watford is an independent local registered charity and a member of the national Citizens Advice network, one of the most recognised advice brands in UK. Our clients are often the most vulnerable in our local communities, all of whom rely on the high-quality advice and information we provide.

Located in the heart of the Watford community, our team of around 60 dedicated volunteers and 14 staff provides advice and support face to face, over the phone, and by email and webchat.

Citizens Advice Watford is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from suitably skilled candidates from all backgrounds.

Background to School Food Matters

School Food Matters (SFM) exists to teach children about food and to improve children’s access to healthy, sustainable food during their time at school. We provide fully funded food education programmes to schools.  Our experience delivering these programmes informs and strengthens our campaigns, bringing the voices of children, parents and teachers to government policy.

Childhood Obesity Programme

Funded by Guy’s and St Thomas’ Charity (GSTC), this five-year programme will work with 80 primary and secondary schools in Lambeth and Southwark.  Building on our earlier Healthy Zones programme, we have developed a variety of activities to improve the food on offer throughout the school day. We will consider the needs of each school and offer support accordingly. This will include support to develop and implement food policies and/or to introduce healthier food to after school and breakfast clubs.

Job Purpose

• To promote and deliver Healthy Zones Phase 2 across schools in Southwark and Lambeth

Key Tasks

• Build relationships with teachers, teaching assistants, cooks and senior leaders in primary and secondary schools in Lambeth and Southwark to improve the food they offer their students
• Deliver healthy after school club and breakfast club modules (convene working groups in schools, run simple food preparation engagement sessions (training provided), lead listening exercises with pupils, build relationships with the after-school club staff
• Develop food policy improvements in schools in our six key areas by building relationships with staff, and engaging students and parents
• Collecting data and maintaining accurate records relating to the programme
• Work closely with our Evaluation Manager to complete all monitoring and evaluation
• Gather content for our website and social media platforms
• Keep Programme Manager fully updated on progress
• Contribute to the smooth-running of SFM at this time of growth
• Maintaining the ethos of the charity and positively promoting our work at all times
• The Project Officer will also undertake any other tasks relevant to the affairs of SFM that may arise from time to time.  Therefore, being flexible and approaching the job with an open and positive mindset is essential!

• A unique opportunity to join a thriving trust of 9 schools at the senior level
• Be part of a forward thinking and dynamic strategic leadership team

About Our Client

The Prospere Learning Trust was formed in 2017 through the merger of two multi academy trusts. They currently employ over 850 staff and are passionate about providing exceptional education for children from any background so that they become happy, confident adults with excellent academic knowledge and qualifications. They believe that their staff play a vital role in achieving their vision: Great schools thrive because of the great people in them. Their values shape their culture and define the character of their Trust.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities will include:

• To provide strategic guidance, leadership and management advising the Trust Board and appropriate committees on all financial matters.
• To lead on managing the overall annual budget taking the lead role in developing, setting and monitoring the annual budget.
• To oversee a monthly reporting timetable across the Trust.
• To use financial management information, especially benchmarking, to identify areas of relative spend, assess trends, develop KPIs and directly advise the CEO and Trust Board.
• To advise the Trust Board and the Trust Strategic Leadership Team on financial strategy that supports the educational aims and ethos of the Prospere Learning Trust, developing a business plan for the future development of the Trust as appropriate.
• To develop and implement robust financial management policies, processes and reporting systems.
• To take the lead on all formal Educational and Skills Funding Agency, Department for Education and any other statutory submissions.
• To ensure that the Trust complies with all requirements of the Academies Financial Handbook, Company and Charity law and the statutory requirements laid out by the Secretary of State for Education.
• Prepare annual statutory accounts and/or prepare working papers as required.
• Coordinate the Trust Resources Committee and Risk and Audit Committee meetings respectively, in conjunction with the Chair of each committee.
• To negotiate, manage and monitor Trust wide contracts, tenders and agreements for the provision of support and operational services.
• To monitor and review Trust wide financial contracts to ensure quality and best value.
• To support the capital works programme across the Trust through sound financial allocations, linked to Trust priorities.
• Full line management of finance team colleagues, including recruitment, probationary period management, performance management, absence management and staff development.

The Successful Applicant

Successful candidates will:

• Be a fully qualified accountant with experience of working in a senior financial management role.
• Have experience of preparing and/or auditing statutory accounts.
• Be experienced in budget management and monitoring working with and reporting complex data in a coherent way for non-finance colleagues.
• Have experience of completing procurement exercises and monitoring performance, ensuring best value for money.
• Demonstrate flexibility in approach, the ability to adapt to changing workload demands and to prioritise.
• Take responsibility for producing accurate results working with diligence, focus and pace.

Previous experience in academy finances would be advantageous but is not essential.

What's on Offer

£55,000-£60,000 basic and competitive benefits package

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. As black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) candidates are currently under-represented at this level in this area, we would particularly welcome applications from BAME applicants. All appointments will be made on merit.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment and that relevant pre-employment checks are completed.

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

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The EMMA partnership is a network of charities providing debt advice to people in the East Midlands, led by the Community Advice and Law Service (CALS). CALS is an independent advice provider based in Leicester. 

We are looking for experienced debt professionals to join our Quality Team. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic about providing high quality debt advice, and  about supporting others to succeed. 

The role will encompass a range of quality activities, including conducting file reviews, delivering training, giving feedback to advisers, and supervising trainee debt advisers. 

The post holder will work remotely and from home, and will be required to travel throughout the East Midlands to conduct visits to EMMA partner organisations when safe to do so. 

To apply, please complete the attached application form found on the CALS website. We will not accept CVs or applications in other formats. 

We will review applications after 4th March 2021, but we will remain open to applications until the end of March 2021 unless appropriate candidates are identified sooner. 

Finance Manager

£32k - 35k + NI + 4% pension contributions (pro rata)

14 hours per week

We’re looking for an experienced finance manager to lead our finance team in a new role for LRMN. You will join the leadership team and support the CEO to set the finance strategy.

LRMN is a thriving organisation and one of the most established refugee and migrants’ organisations providing services in London but focusing on south and southeast London boroughs. Our services include provision of specialist legal advice and information on immigration, housing and welfare, therapeutic and practical support to women who survived gender based violence, helping our service users access employment, training and volunteering opportunities, prevention of mental health problems, and helping our clients integrate and engage in their community.

You will have day to day responsibility for the organisation’s finances, working with colleagues to set and manage budgets, maintain accurate financial records and ensure all financial and compliance requirements are met.

With a relevant accounting background and qualification you will have an excellent understanding of, and experience of, financial planning. You will be organised with a high level of attention to detail.

LRMN is an equal opportunity employer and committed to safeguarding and fulfilling its duty of care to people working and volunteering in the organisation and to those we come into contact with.

To apply, please find the job description, person specification and link to the application form on our website.

Deadline: 9am 15th March 2021

Interviews: Afternoon of 22nd March 2021

Job Summary

RCS is a creative and innovative organisation with the ability to be flexible and address the needs of the community as each opportunity arises. The Role of the Director of RCS Ltd is simply to keep the organisation financially viable and raise additional funding of a minimum of £500,000 over the year in order to support a fast paced business which is making an extraordinary impact every day on the lives of those most vulnerable within our community. Is that easy? No, it’s really tough and what's more, you'll need to be an excellent addition to our Senior Leadership Team, work really hard, be organised, have fun every day, be partial to the odd slice of cake and make a great cup of tea.

The Person

We're looking for an ambitious, entrepreneurial and high performing leader who just isn't satisfied with the status quo. You will inspire everyone, all the time, at every moment, so you can achieve the growth we need to fulfil our key performance targets. You will be a creative and innovative leader with energy and vision. You will have at least five years of experience as a Senior Leader in Community Development or Community Education with experience in tender bid writing and or fundraising. We care more about aptitude and attitude than perfect experience.

Whatever sector you come from, you will be a self-assured Manager who can project credibility and confidence to a wide range of stakeholders and strategically lead talented colleagues to deliver outstanding performance. You will maintain that approach when things are going well and when we’re falling behind to drive forward the team to achieve. You will have an enthusiasm and passion for our aims and objectives and relish being accountable for driving innovation and identifying opportunities to diversify and grow our income.  You must care about the budget but are savvy enough to know that sometimes the bottom line isn't everything. You thrive in fast paced challenging environments, will not be down trodden by the effects of COVID-19 and able to maintain a positive outlook of how the organisation will go forward. Here is what you will bring to RCS:

• Proven leadership experience that has led to tangible outcomes
• The ability to connect the dots between income streams, projects that need funding including key people internally and outside of RCS
• A deep understanding and proven track record with both tenders and grant application processes 
• Innovative and creative forward thinking approach to income generation
• Attentiveness, empathy, and the ability to learn and grow while developing and growing others
• A willingness from the outset to establish clear direction and to provide constructive feedback to the team, providing clear management of resources and support for all sectors of the business
• Exceptional communication capabilities, including the ability to present to a wide range of stakeholders and team members
• Support the Gateway Multi Academy Trust to fulfil its strategic aims in supporting those most vulnerable within its school community

Overall purpose:

To plan, organise, lead and grow the services supplied through RCS; Little Sunlight’s Nursery, Building Better Opportunities Alliance project, Connect4summer, Connect4community Pantries, Community Education programme, Employment and Well-being projects to include:

• Applying for funding
• Monitoring progress against Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Reporting outcomes to funders
• Leading and motivating the Team to achieve growth and outstanding outcomes

Your key responsibilities include:

• Provide leadership and vision in support of the implementation and delivery of our services
• Creation of a fundraising and income generation strategy, to reach agreed targets
• Creation and delivery of a diversified range of income streams to achieve long term, sustainable income growth
• Take an innovative and creative approach to develop and establish new services with funding models and income streams
• Have clear and compelling, insight-led business cases for new diversified areas of business together with a range of income streams to support the new direction
• Build on our culture of innovation that also values, enhances and builds on RCS proven track record of delivery services
• Inspire, lead and monitor the performance of an award winning team and ensure the necessary skills, knowledge, flexibility, motivation and tools are provided, so they are supported, on target, valued and goal driven
• Contribute to the Senior Leadership Team of the Gateway Multi Academy Trust to ensure we achieve our ambitious goals and contribute to setting and implementing our new strategy
• Represent the organisation as an ambassador in a knowledgeable and professional manner to stakeholders, funders, partners and to the public to establish effective relationships with them
• Ensure best practice monitoring and evaluation of all services, including monitoring of KPIs and production of creative evaluation products for funders to illustrate the success of delivery
• Identify, assess and prioritise risks that may inhibit RCS’s ability to achieve income targets, or affect our brand or reputation

The post holder will also;

• Undertake any additional and ad hoc tasks as required
• Participate in team meetings and other meetings as required
• Monitor and evaluate activities and provide written reports
• Represent RCS and The Gateway Multi Academy Trusts at external events in a professional manner
• Work within an equal opportunities framework
• Comply at all times with The Gateway Multi Academy Trusts Health and Safety policy
• Adhere to all the Gateway Multi Academy Trusts policies, procedures and working
• Ensure all records are held in compliance with the Data Protection Act

Individuals have a responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of children and

young person’s that they are responsible for, or come into contact with.

Please note that the responsibilities listed are not exhaustive and this Job Description may be subject to change as the role evolves over time.

Are you committed to improving the lives of older people? Looking for a new challenge? A change in direction or a new job?  We are looking for a highly skilled and dynamic CEO to take our ambitious charity forward. 

With an annual turnover of £750k, over 50 skilled staff and around 200 dedicated and committed volunteers, we provide a range of services to 3,500+ older people but must do more. It is a period of great change for our organisation so this is a real opportunity to shape our strategy and achieve our vision that all older people in Bath and North East Somerset love later life.

You will be supported by a diverse and effective Board of Trustees who bring strategic insight and experience.  You will be part of the Age UK national network working closely with other Age UKs in the country. 

The University of Chichester Multi-Academy Trust ('the Trust') is an innovative Trust, comprising 15 academies, with a shared approach to delivery and a growth plan to c25-30.  We have built a strong reputation providing support to over 5,000 pupils and 900+ staff, with an annual turnover of £30m.  Due to retirement, we are seeking an individual who has the qualities of an inspiring leader and the skills and experience to ensure continued financial sustainability and development of the Trust.

This role will focus on Finance but will enable you to enjoy wider responsibilities, bringing an opportunity for you to have a rewarding job and make a real difference to the life chances of children and young people.

Believing we are all on a continuous journey of discovery and learning, we can offer you a Trust with an infectious energy and enthusiasm to make a difference; with staff benefits you would expect from an organisation that places importance on being an employer of choice. 

Attached is an Information Pack to enable you to discover more about the Trust and Post and on reading, we hope you remain enthusiastic about the prospect of joining the Trust.  Sue Samson, CEO would be pleased to answer your queries and welcomes your application by 8 March 2021 at 9am.

Interview Date: 15 March 2021

Start Date: Ideally June 2021

We are an inclusive organisation and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.  Any appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of all relevant pre-employment checks.

West Silvertown Foundation is a community led organisation based in London’s Royal Docks, seeking to create a vibrant and connected community where everyone has the chance to thrive. We manage two community centres, delivering a range of activities from under fives work to a youth project and adult social groups. We work closely with a wide range of partners, including local schools, the Royal Docks team, and other local third sector organisations.

We are looking for a Chief Executive Officer to lead West Silvertown Foundation through an exciting time as we expand our youth services, secure new premises, and redevelop our main community centre.

The successful applicant will be passionate about bringing diverse communities together. They will be able to work on high level leadership tasks, but will also be able to converse with community members. They will be part of a busy, bustling community office, with a cross section of the community coming in throughout the day.

The main responsibilities of the successful applicant will be:

• Leadership: To provide clear leadership and convey the organisations vision to all staff and volunteers.
• Governance: To support the effective governance of WSF through the administration of legal & statutory obligations and regular trustees meetings.
• Operations: To oversee the operational management of WSF, ensuring excellent service delivery across all WSF projects, activities and services.
• Strategic development: To lead the strategic development of WSF in line with its aims and objectives, values, ethos and policies.
• Building development: Provide support on the redevelopment of Britannia Village Hall
• Partnership working: To act as an ambassador for WSF, representing our work to stakeholders and developing fruitful partnerships.
• Finances: Work to oversee WSF’s financial management, ensuring a healthy overall financial position.  Develop the long term financial sustainability of the organisation, maximising earned income and securing funding from statutory and non-statutory sources.

If you relish a challenge, are keen to make a positive difference to people’s lives and contribute at the heart of a diverse community in London’s Royal Docks then we would love to hear from you. Please download the full Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

We want to hear from all interested candidates, and to be considered for the position we strongly recommend submitting a detailed covering letter along with your CV, outlining why you're right for the role.

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