Bristol Parent Carers Forum has a critical role in working co-productively with the Local Authority, Health Services, Education and the Voluntary Sector in Bristol to amplify the voices of and represent families of children and young people 0- 25, with additional needs, life-limiting conditions or Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) living in or using services in Bristol. The Local Area is working hard to address the challenges raised in the Written Statement of Action. This new role will develop the strategy and vision for the Forum and ensure it effectively represents the views and opinions of the wide and diverse communities and families with SEND, within Bristol, working in a solution focused way with its stakeholders.

Do you have what it takes to do this role?

It is essential you have experience of a caring role for a child or young person with additional needs, life-limiting conditions or SEND  0-25,[1] as well previous experience of working at a strategic level, leading a team or organisation. Whilst you don’t need to live in Bristol, you must have excellent knowledge of relevant services, how they operate, and understand the diverse communities in Bristol.

Some of the duties you will be undertaking are to:

• Provide motivational leadership for the Forum and developing the team, helping them to achieve their vision, mission and objectives
• Develop the Forum’s organisational and governance structures
• Act as an ambassador for and the face of the organisation, at events  
• Attend meetings on behalf of Bristol Parent Carers Forum with the Local Authority, Health services and other local organisations, to effectively represent the views of parents and carers working co-productively
• Ensure the Forum is inclusive and collaborative, able to work closely with all its stakeholders

Your skills:

• Passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Needs and Disabilities and their families
• Strong leadership qualities able to manage a team of part time paid staff and volunteers with tact and diplomacy
• A confident individual with excellent interpersonal skills who is comfortable acting as the face of the organisation at public events
• Use of initiative will be invaluable, as well as having a “positive can do” approach
• Most importantly, you will need to demonstrate a calm, logical, diplomatic and collaborative manner when dealing with everyone you meet

What’s in it for you?

• The ability to help shape and influence services to support the families you represent
• The ability to develop the organisation and team to be successful and flourish
• You’ll be able to widen your own network of support and work as part of a committed team
• As well as your salary, you will be entitled to receive a stakeholder pension, sick leave and holiday entitlement annually

To apply, please download  the application form. Closing date is midnight Sunday 21st March. Note the date for interviews will be Wednesday 31st March.

PLEASE NOTE - this role is working with Bristol Parent Carers however the recruitment is managed by and the employment contract issued by The Carers Support Centre.

·[1] Given the nature of the Forum, the definition of a carer includes anyone with parental or caring responsibility which could include family members such as grandparents, siblings, foster and adoptive parents and anyone else with parental or caring responsibility of any child or young adult with SEND disabilities, additional needs, and/or life-limiting conditions, up to the age of 25 years old

The Role

The Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME) is the Corps of the British Army that maintains all the equipment the British Army uses.

The REME Charity exists because the needs and ambitions of the REME family go beyond the bounds of the resources and policies of the Army and the MOD. It has an annual turnover of c£2m and £20m of investments and assets.

The REME Charity stands beside the Army community it serves, but are independent of it and governed by independent trustees. It provides the entire spectrum of charitable support to the REME family, including the relief of hardship, the general promotion of the efficiency of the Army and practical support for the maintenance of esprit de corps.

Working closely with the Regimental HQ, the REME Charity provides a range of support to regular and reserve soldiers, and their families, throughout their service and as veterans.

Due to the upcoming retirement of the current Chief Executive, Lt Col (Retd) Mike Tizard the Chair and Board of trustees seek to recruit a dynamic and ambitious charity leader to the role of Chief Executive.

This an attractive and challenging opportunity for a talented charity professional to lead the development of the REME Charity and to increase its reach and impact.

The Candidate

• An experienced senior manager from a charity background with demonstrable experience of being accountable to and working alongside a committed and engaged Board including responsibility for implementing and advancing their strategic objectives, with a proven track record of leading and delivering change and organisational improvement.
• The ability to help grow and evolve an organisation while retaining quality in its core provision and services.
• The ability to manage resources, scrutinise finances, address risk and ensure transparency in the use of resources.
• Excellent leadership skills with an ability to lead diverse teams; lead by example, demonstrating an inclusive style, committed to teamwork, and the ability to motivate others.
• A first-class communicator with strong relationship and partnership building skills and the ability to manage a wide range of stakeholders.

For further information and details please click apply.

Closing date for applications: 9th April 2021.

Do you have the passion, energy and drive to lead and grow our successful Relate counselling Centre?

We are willing to be flexible about the role and if you have the following experience and skills we would love to hear from you.

• Demonstrable experience of providing positive and inspirational leadership to an organisation
• A proven track record of successful income generation and business development, through fundraising, commissioning and marketing activities
• Demonstrable track record of financial management and budgetary control, and ability to manage a budget under the guidance of the Board
• Experience of leading and managing staff, motivating teams at all levels, building working relationships with colleagues, providing clear operational and strategic leadership for the future
• Proven experience of building and maintaining partnerships within and across organisations and sectors

We also encourage applicants who are from underrepresented groups with protected characteristics, as we value having a diverse pool of applicants to find the best candidate.

Closing date for all applications: 9am Friday 19th March

First interviews via Zoom: Wednesday 24th March

Second interviews via Zoom: Friday 26th March (we’re happy to make any reasonable adjustments)

This is a re-advertisement - previous applicants need not apply

ISWAN is a leading international seafarers’ welfare NGO that promotes the welfare of seafarers worldwide. Our current CEO is retiring in May 2021, and we are looking for a new leader to take the organisation to its next stage. With offices in the UK, India, and the Philippines, ISWAN runs a range of programmes and services that improve the physical and mental wellbeing of seafarers worldwide. The main programme is SeafarerHelp, the free and confidential twenty four hour helpline for seafarers and their families. Over recent years ISWAN has developed a widely respected programme that seeks to improve the mental wellbeing of seafarers. ISWAN is a membership organisation with members from shipping companies, unions, insurers, welfare agencies, and governments.

Responsible for twenty two staff the role requires the ability to develop constructive partnerships with a range of different organisations, including funders, in the maritime world. The role will also require working closely with the board of trustees.

We are looking for a creative, collaborative, and inspiring individual. We need the new CEO to lead and shape ISWAN’s strategic direction. The successful candidate will have experience in service delivery, fundraising and business development, marketing and communications; corporate governance; finance and, ideally, knowledge of seafarers and shipping.

We promote a working environment in which diversity is recognised, valued and encouraged. We are committed to principles of fairness and mutual respect where everyone accepts the concept of individual responsibility. Our policies seek to ensure job applicants and employees are treated fairly and without favour or prejudice.  We are committed to applying this throughout all areas of employment. 

Application by letter (strictly no more than 800 words) and CV (strictly no more than 3 A4 pages) 

All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

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

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. 

Wirral Ark is looking for an experienced, proactive innovator as its new Chief Executive to help us both consolidate and build upon our current provision. Your experience might come from the charity, homelessness or housing sectors – but it is your personality that will be important to us.

The overall purpose of the role is to work with the Chair, Board and staff to maintain a clear and compelling vision for the organisation whilst effectively delivering our mission to reduce the impact of homelessness on the Wirral.

The new CEO will also be responsible for growing our business by developing an asset base and services that can help the organisation achieve its strategic objective to become substantially independent from government income streams in the medium to long term.

History of the charity 

Wirral Churches’ Ark Project, known as Wirral Ark, is a registered charity that exists to provide accommodation for the homeless, under the MainStay framework, as well as providing support and guidance for individuals to secure long-term accommodation.  We offer services throughout the region. 

We started life in 1991 as a temporary shelter. The service was set up by the Wallasey Council of Christian Churches with the aim of offering emergency accommodation for those who found themselves homeless.

Wirral Ark has evolved enormously over the years and now offers a whole range of support provision for homeless people. These include isolated people with mental health or substance problems, current and ex-offenders, former rough sleepers and people who are begging or street drinking. 

Through our work, we have become experts at working with, and supportively housing, people with complex problems – for example, people with severe mental health problems, a lifelong alcohol addiction, very challenging behaviour, or a combination of these and other issues. Our support pathway is designed for people with particularly complex needs. Its function is to help them into securing a permanent and sustainable home which they will remain in.

New leadership

Wirral Ark has undergone a significant period of growth in the last 4 years, increasing turnover from around £875K in 2017 to £1.2M in 2020, with a budget for around £1.3M in 2021.

Wirral Ark has successfully diversified its income during this period. It has done so in a climate of continuous cost cutting of welfare and homelessness support - both at a local and national level. The income of the charity is derived largely from Wirral Borough Council and primarily from  its Supporting People Contracts and Housing Benefit. Wirral Ark has targets to grow its own independent income from fundraising activities and the creation of income streams derived from its subsidiary, the Wirral Ark Trading CIC.

We believe this strategy is putting Wirral Ark into a robust position and will gives us a strong platform to further improve and build rounds our services. There are several important aspects of the work for Wirral Ark are still under development. We are now looking for an excellent leader to take us to the next level.

The charity have a stakeholder pension open to all employees satisfying the auto-enrolment criteria with employees currently contributing 5% and the charity 3%. Other options could be negotiated within the package.

To apply, please download the attached application form and job pack - including application guidance notes, person specification, job description and other key information.

The London Institute, Britain’s first independent research centre in the mathematical sciences, is seeking an exceptional Finance Director to lead financial strategy and oversee the accounting as it expands following recent investment.

Located in the Royal Institution (the world’s most prestigious scientific building), The London Institute for Mathematical Sciences is a registered charity and a private institute for curiosity-driven research in physics, mathematics, AI, life, technology, finance and beyond. Funded by research agencies, foundations and firms, scientists are given the freedom and support to make groundbreaking discoveries full-time.

The Finance Director will play a uniquely impactful role, taking a lead in growing and shaping the organisation at an exciting moment of additional funding and government attention. The post is broad in remit and the successful candidate will:

• work with the Director to develop a strategy for growth
• work with our Director of Development on income targets
• prepare and manage the Institute’s budget
• attend and report on meetings of our Board of Trustees
• provide management accounts and financial forecasts
• be or become familiar with charity accounts
• maintain our payroll and limited bookkeeping
• advise on VAT exemptions, investments, and pensions
• manage the accounts of LIMS Ventures and any start-ups
• prepare and submit research grant application budgets
• allocate, track and report on our grant expenditure
• doggedly seek R&D tax breaks and other government incentives
• manage our audits and corporate filings

Candidates should be qualified accountants (CCAB or equivalent) with relevant experience and have a passion for science and technology. Raw talent is more important than extensive experience. 

You will need to show:

Ambition, Communication, Drive, Enthusiasm, Fearlessness, Imagination, Mastery, Originality, Perfectionism, Persistence, Resilience and Simplicity

To Apply:

Please contact Michael Quest at Ivy Rock Partners directly to discuss in more detail and you will need to submit your CV and a 1-page cover letter before midnight - Sunday 28/03/2021

With the planned retirement of the current CEO Citizens Advice in May 2021, Citizens Advice Waverley (CAW) is seeking an interim CEO to lead on a number of key strategic initiatives currently underway, together with senior management and Trustees. The successful applicant will work alongside the current CEO to manage a smooth transfer of responsibilities and on the departure of the CEO, assume executive leadership of the organisation until such time as a permanent CEO is appointed. The appointment is for a period of 12 months, with the potential to extend for a further 6 months.

Accountabilities:

This interim role will ensure there is effective ongoing executive management of Citizens Advice services, Citizens Advice Waverley

The following key strategic initiatives are currently being established and a primary responsibility of the post-holder will be to ensure their successful delivery:

• Strategic priorities as defined in the 3 year strategic business plan including development of digital services and building referral pathways and relationships with partners including health, local authority and other charities
• Collaboration with Citizens Advice Guildford and Citizens Advice Ash on several priorities. This will involve working in collaboration with the current CEOs of Citizens Advice Guildford and Citizens Advice Ash and their board of trustees initially on areas of common purpose. The post-holder will also form part of a working group to assess opportunities for further development of the collaboration.  

Additionally, you will be expected to work alongside the CEO South West Surrey Domestic Abuse Outreach Service (SWSDAOS). These services were formally merged into CAW and we continue to embed the synergies.

Citizens Advice Waverley provides free, independent, confidential and impartial advice on social welfare (debt, benefits, housing, employment and family issues) that will help people get their lives back on track, as well as using on-the-ground knowledge to improve local and national social policy.

South West Surrey Domestic Abuse Outreach Service (SWSDAOS) provides free, confidential, independent and impartial advice to anyone aged 16 or above affected by domestic abuse living in the boroughs of Waverley and Guildford.  The service provides ongoing emotional support, and advice on issues such as safety planning, housing rights, relationships and separation, civil and criminal court proceedings, and the needs of children affected by domestic abuse.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:

• experience of providing inspirational leadership to an organisation going through extensive change, ideally gained at an organisation of comparable scale and complexity (c.20 staff &140 volunteers and a turnover of over £0.4m).
• experience of leading and managing staff in the voluntary sector, motivating teams at all levels, building working relationships with colleagues, demonstrating personal commitment to organisational and staff development.
• experience of building and maintaining partnerships within and across organisations and sectors.

• a track record of financial management and budgetary control, and ability to manage a budget under the guidance of the treasurer.
• and ideally have experience of successful income generation and business development, through fundraising, commissioning and marketing activities.

We encourage applicants who are from underrepresented groups with protected characteristics, as we value having a diverse pool of applicants to find the best candidate.

Every local Citizens Advice is a registered charity.

All local Citizens Advice produce their own annual reports, and you can find out more about the Citizens Advice network from the website.

The Advonet Group is a Leeds-based charity which delivers a range of advocacy services and which exists to empower people facing disadvantage to have their voices heard, their rights respected and to be able to live their lives, as they choose.

As an organisation, we have expanded the scope and scale of our work considerably over the last 10 years and have ambitious plans to develop over the period ahead.

We currently have a turnover of £2m, 80 staff and over 100 volunteers.

We are looking for a qualified accountant to help us to develop an entrepreneurial culture by engaging the whole organisation to become more financially aware.

In addition, if appointed, you will:

• Oversee The Advonet Group’s financial management and accounting
• Ensure legal compliance and efficacy of the charity’s governance arrangements
• Take overall responsibility for Information Governance
• Lead the development of the organisation’s finance and resources strategy
• Oversee and supervise the Finance Team

The role is based at our offices on Roundhay Road on the outskirts of the City Centre.

What’s on offer:

• Free parking
• Pension scheme
• Staff counselling and assistance scheme
• 25 days annual leave (pro-rata for part-time hours) and flexible working

We are particularly keen to hear from candidates with experience and knowledge of the voluntary and community sector. Although this is not essential, you will need to demonstrate a desire to work in this sector.

To apply for this role please complete the Advonet Application Form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, which can be found on the links on the Advonet Group's website, along with a detailed job description and person specification (CVs will not be accepted). 

For an informal conversation about the role and the organisation, please contact Chief Executive Philip Bramson by calling the number on our website.

Job Title: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Salary:  £50K-£55K

Hours of work: Full-time/Permanent

Location:  Wiltshire (Devizes/Salisbury)

We are working in partnership with Age UK Wiltshire, an independent, local charity which has been providing support and services to older people living in Wiltshire and Swindon, for over 70 years. The charity promotes the wellbeing of all older people and works to help them experience and enjoy fulfilling later lives. Age UK Wiltshire does this by inspiring, supporting and enabling older people, helping them stay safe, make informed choices and be independent yet connected with their local communities.

The Board of Age UK Wiltshire is now seeking to appoint an entrepreneurial and visionary CEO to provide operational and clear strategic leadership for the future.  Working closely with the Board and Senior Leadership Team, you will ensure that Age UK Wiltshire promotes the welfare of older people through the provision of direct services, social advocacy, campaigning, and partnerships with other agencies. You will be responsible for informing and advising the Board on the development and implementation of the organisation’s policies, strategies, and services, and will ensure the effective and proper management of the organisation’s resources, and compliance with legal requirements and good practice in all aspects of its work.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• At least two years’ experience of running a social purpose organisation or function, or working at a senior level in an organisation with a turnover of at least £1m
• Proven track record of financial management, control, and reporting
• Experience or knowledge and understanding of strategic health and social care management with strong outcomes and performance focus
• Proven experience of leading, inspiring, and motivating a workforce to meet organisational objectives
• Experience of preparation of applications or tenders and an understanding of procurement procedures
• Strong track record of developing and translating strategy into measurable business development initiatives and plans
• Experience of identifying new opportunities and developing new services.

The new CEO will have excellent communication, planning and organisational skills and the ability to influence and engage with a wide range of stakeholders. You will be a team player, with drive, integrity and enthusiasm and have a good understanding of the interests and needs of older people, working with and for them with genuine passion and empathy.

To apply for this role, please e-mail your CV and Supporting Statement to Jenny Warner, Managing Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment, quoting our reference JO2812.

Closing date for applications: 10 March

Interview dates:  end Marc

Chief Executive Officer, Yorkshire Dales Rivers Trust

Key responsibilities

Operations

• Assume executive management of all aspects of the Trust

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

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

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

Developing and sustaining finance

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

Strategic Direction and Governance

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

Developing and sustaining profile

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

CEO Job-Holder Competency Profile (Person Specification)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Skills, Knowledge and Experience required

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

Organisational and Leadership Experience

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

Technical Experience (Desirable but not Essential)

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

Financial Management and Fundraising

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

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

People Management & Influencing

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

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

Communication & Profile Raising

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

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

Personal qualities

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

Desirable

A post graduate degree

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

The Yorkshire Dales Rivers Trust

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Chief Executive Officer

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

Position: Chief Executive Officer

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

Hours: Full time, permanent

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

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

Closing date: Sunday 7th March 2021

Interviews: W/C 15th March 2021

About the role:

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

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

Some of the key responsibilities will include:

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

About you:

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

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

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

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

About the organisation:

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

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

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