Women’s Aid in Luton (WAIL) has been established for over 40 years. We are the sole provider of refuge accommodation in Luton for women and children fleeing domestic violence and abuse and are the lead delivery partner for refuge and community based services to women with complex support needs. As a member of Women’s Aid England, we are committed to enabling survivors to be able to lead safe and independent lives.
Our constantly changing environment presents us with both challenges and opportunities and we are looking for a leader who can embrace these to build a robust and resilient organisation, which is fit for the future.
The Chief Executive Officer is our most senior staff member, reporting to the Board of Trustees and leading the Organisation on all aspects of our strategy, finance, risk, commercial development and transformative service delivery.
This post would potentially suit someone who is looking to progress into their first CEO role; but who has established senior management skills, experience of strategic planning and of reporting to a non-executive Board. If you can demonstrate experience of contributing to the development and achievement of organisational aims and objectives, this role could be for you.
You should be able to demonstrate experience of contract management, within the context of service delivery and of budgetary management with a proven track record of securing funding through application and tendering processes. In addition, you will have experience of leading change management and of being responsive to the needs of service-users and stakeholder through the transformation of services. An understanding of the charity sector is desirable and you will be able to demonstrate a commitment to addressing violence against women and girls. You will also have a proven track record of building and maintaining networks and working with partner agencies and other key stakeholders.
WAIL undertakes values-based recruitment and you will be required to demonstrate how your own values and behaviours are aligned with our values of; Commitment, Integrity, Leadership, Progress, Empowerment and Working Together.
Due to the sensitive nature if this role we will be considering female applicants only for this post in accordance with the provisions of the Occupational Requirement (Equality Act 2010, pursuant to schedule 9 part 1). Applicants will be required to have a satisfactory enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Closing date for applications 5pm on 5th February 2020
To Apply: In the first instance ,please submit your CV which must be accompanied by a covering letter showing how you meet the requirements of the role . Relevant applicants will be asked to complete an Application form at a later stage.
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Charity People are delighted to be partnering exclusively with Autism Early Support Trust (AES), to find their new CEO to lead the organisation in the exciting next stages of the charity’s development.
Job Title: CEO
Salary: £50k-£60k per annum
Contract: Full time, Permanent. Part-time (4 days per week) may be considered
Location: Winslow, Buckinghamshire
Established in 2001 as The Puzzle Centre, AES has a growing reputation for leading the development of ‘best practice’ in education and intervention for young children with autism and operates a specialist nursery, named Circle Centre. Due to increasing demand for specialist therapy for young children with autism, AES are expanding their operations and developing crucial Outreach services to support more families and practitioners.
About the Role
As CEO, you will be working closely with the Senior Management Team and the Trustee Board of AES, to set the strategic direction of the organisation, as well as being responsible for all charity operations and activity. Furthermore, you will be leading on budget, marketing and communications strategy and helping to support internal teams to meet targets and drive opportunities to increase and diversify revenue streams.
About You
Already operating as a CEO of a smaller charity or Director of a multi-discipline team, you will have extensive experience of managing the operations of a charity. You will be passionate, confident and engaging, with a truly collaborative leadership style. You will have direct experience of fundraising and finance in the non-profit sector, as well as having excellent people management skills and an inclusive, empowering approach. You will be emotionally intelligent and have an empathy and sensitivity for the cause, and the complexities of working in a special-needs education environment.
To succeed in this role, you will be able to demonstrate:
- inspirational leadership skills, ideally gained at an organisation of comparable scale and complexity
- a proven track record of successful income generation
- strong financial management skills and the ability to manage a budget
- excellent communication skills with the ability to nurture relationships with key partners, motivate the dedicated staff and volunteers and persuade others of the need to support the cause
- an understanding of the particular challenges of autism, especially in younger children. A specialist knowledge of autism would be an advantage but is not a pre-requisite
- The ambition and energy to drive forward the plans for expansion of Outreach services
To Apply
Please share your CV in the first instance with Philippa at Charity People.
If your experience is suitable, we will send you the full candidate pack and will arrange for a call and/or Zoom meeting to brief you on the role. Following this conversation, you will have everything you need to apply formally.
We look forward to hearing from you and sharing details about this wonderful leadership opportunity with a small charity that makes a huge difference to the children and families it supports.
Please note, the closing date for applications is mid-day on 22 February
Initial interviews with Charity People 23-25 February
First round interviews w/c 1 March
Second round interviews w/c 8 March
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities with which we work.
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Scripture Union England and Wales is a mission-movement with a heart for the 95% of children who are not currently connected with church. We aim to equip and encourage churches to create opportunities and contexts for children and young people to meet Jesus in his word, trust in him and grow into faithful disciples.
We are looking to appoint a new Director of Mission Development to oversee the strategic delivery and growth of all our mission work across England and Wales (based mainly in Milton Keynes). This includes operational oversight of all our face-to-face work with young people, events and the ongoing creation of missional resources and content.
Above all, the successful candidate will be driven by a passion for sharing the good news about Jesus with children and young people who do not know Him. They will also need to be a capable leader, able to manage a large team, develop and deliver strategy, and play a key part in the Scripture Union Leadership Team.
If you think this could be you, please contact Jonathan Payne at Carnelian Search with your CV for more information. Applications close 1st February 2021.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual to join a forward-thinking charity and help achieve our exciting growth ambitions. We are looking for an energetic and inspiring Director of Fundraising and Supporter Care who is not afraid to go for it and will spearhead the growth in income set out in our 2025 fundraising strategy, seeking to exceed targets at all times.
Brain Tumour Research is an influential, game-changing, intelligent and focused charity embracing its fantastic supporter base across the UK. Despite the pandemic, Brain Tumour Research is determined to continue its growth trajectory. We are passionate about finding a cure for brain tumours through the establishment of dedicated Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence around the UK and increasing the national investment in brain tumour research.
Director of Fundraising and Supporter Care
Location: Head Office in Milton Keynes currently working from home in line with government guidelines
Salary: c. £60,000 per annum
Full Time – Permanent
Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will be responsible for:
- Leading the implementation of the fundraising strategy which seeks to build and improve existing income streams, accelerate the growth in floundering and emerging income streams and invest in growth opportunities.
- Building a portfolio of high value prospects and supporters and a substantial corporate fundraising income stream.
- Developing innovative, enterprising and effective fundraising and supporter care strategies, together with operational plans, that ensure that the organisation exceeds its income targets and builds sustainability and predictability into forward income forecasts
- Inspiring, developing, motivating and leading a dynamic and effective fundraising team that can deliver diverse, innovative and cost-effective activities that exceed the organisation’s fundraising targets
- Being an active member of the leadership team. contributing to the overall strategic direction of the charity and representing the fundraising function at board meetings
- Growing and maintaining relationships with key volunteers and supporter groups, ensuring their needs are met and that they have the support and motivation to extend their volunteer contribution to achieve Brain Tumour Research’s aims
Closing date: Sunday 7th February
Early applications are encouraged, interviews will commence before the closing date if suitable candidates are identified.
Please read the attached full job description and upload your CV with a covering letter, demonstrating why you are a suitable candidate, how you could add value to our organisation and detailing your current salary.
No agencies please.