my AFK (formerly Action For Kids) is a national charity supporting disabled children, young people and their families. For nearly three decades, we have helped to prepare young people with learning disabilities and autism for life after school through our accredited education, training and work experience programmes.

Over the last five years we have had increasing success getting our “alumni” into permanent part time employment, whilst providing the necessary ongoing support to make those roles sustainable for the long term. Our young people are able to work across a broad range of sectors, and we have built strong relationship with over 40 eager employers so far. We also provide bespoke mobility equipment that’s not available on the NHS to disabled children and young people, run a programme of holidays and short breaks, and undertake advocacy and campaigning to change the conversation about how disabled young people can be supported to develop their mobility, personal and independent living skills.

This portfolio wraps seamlessly around the young people we help, providing them with the practical, effective and enduring support they need to transform their futures. Our focus is on a young person’s potential and aspirations, not the apparent barriers they face. We’re incredibly proud of all those who have come through my AFK’s doors and gone on to live full and fulfilling lives. But we want to do so much more, and our new Chief Executive will be at the heart of planning, resourcing and leading our organisation so it can achieve exactly that.

At the heart of this post will be the task of building on our current solid foundations, to extend our reach and help us to help more young people. This will include the core responsibilities of any charity leader – strategy, operational leadership, budgeting, compliance and safeguarding – together with some exciting and unique ambitions of our own. Amongst the latter, we include the expansion of our profile to a national level, and developing our approach to personalised budgets; we are also in the early stages of devising a strategy to enable our experience and insight to reach many more disabled students through their educational settings.

Candidates are likely to bring  track record of success in charity or NFP leadership, and a sophisticated grasp of the funding ecology for young people with disabilities would be a distinct advantage. Strong fundraising skills are essential, and we will look for evidence of high ability in forging strong partnerships, commerciality, influence and communications. You need to show that you understand the key elements of moving an already respected and effective charity to the next level of reach and impact, while holding onto our values-led culture and uncompromising focus on young people.

Closing date: 18 November 2020.

ROLE Description

Caritas Social Action Network is the official domestic social action agency of the Catholic Church in England & Wales, a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee. Inspired by the life and example of Jesus Christ we animate and coordinate our Network of Caritas dioceses and member charities to help poor, vulnerable and marginalised people find their voice and to enable them to improve their lives. We work in collaboration with the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England & Wales (CBCEW) and as part of the Caritas Internationalis confederation. We are looking for a Chief Executive Officer to lead the next stage of development and delivery of the work of the agency.

The Chief Executive Officer will have personal responsibility for:

Strategic direction and stewardship:

Realising the vision and mission of Caritas Social Action through the development and delivery of our strategic framework. S/he will ensure that the organisation has long-term impact for the people we serve and that our strategic framework is translated into effective annual operating plans.

Organisational leadership:

Leading a small national team, enabling them to achieve agreed outcomes. Driven by commitment to our values, s/he will ensure high levels of performance, be accountable for the well-being and development of staff and a champion of equality, diversity and inclusion.

Representation and advocacy:

Offering a coherent Catholic voice in the public arena to inspire and catalyse social change. S/he will collaborate with the CBCEW and seek to engage, convene and influence our members and other stakeholders to generate and apply evidence to support this advocacy.  

Network development and resource management:

Developing our Network of Caritas dioceses and independent charities. S/he will promote and nourish the distinctive quality and character of the Network, promoting collaboration and cohesion. S/he will work closely with the CBCEW and strengthen our partnership with our sister agency CAFOD to advance Caritas within England & Wales. S/he will develop funding relationships which allow for a steady expansion of our impact and be responsible for the effective deployment of our resources.

Corporate governance:

Ensuring that trustees are enabled to carry out their role and that all legal and regulatory responsibilities are discharged. S/he will ensure that the governance of the organisation meets the highest possible standards.

The CEO will:

• Provide strategic leadership for Caritas Social Action national team to ensure that our vision is achieved;
• Manage and develop the staff team, encouraging their personal, professional and spiritual development within a culture of continuous improvement;
• Ensure clear organisational objectives and professional delivery of projects to deadline and budget in an ambitious, impact-oriented culture;
• Promote a culture of mutual support and collaboration within the wider Network;
• Ensure the long-term financial health of organisation;
• Oversee all operations and business activities ensuring that they produce the desired results and are consistent with our strategy and mission;
• Ensure that CSAN advances the education, training, practice and formation of those active in the field of Catholic social action to promote continuous improvement across the Network;
• Generate and lead initiatives that reflect CSAN’s values and positioning within the Church and the sector;
• Act as an ambassador for us, influencing and developing productive relationships at all levels within the global Caritas confederation and beyond;
• Engage with donors, corporate sponsors, other charities and other relevant organisations; and
• Model our values and ways of working, challenging and addressing behaviour that contravene these.

Person Specification

It is essential for candidates to demonstrate effectiveness as well as knowledge and experience in the following areas:

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• A contemporary understanding of the Catholic Church and how Catholic Social Teaching guides its witness and mission to people in need;
• Leadership and senior management, preferably within the voluntary sector;
• Social policy, current systems and developments affecting responses to those experiencing poverty, exclusion and injustice;
• Strategic planning, consistent management, dealing with change and budget discipline;
• The role of faith-based charities and the ecclesial context for Catholic charitable activities in England & Wales;
• Relationship building with multiple stakeholders; and
• Navigating tensions within small organisations, within membership associations and in relationship to large, complex institutions, coalitions and points of view.

SKILLS & APTITUDES

Candidates should be able to explain how they would:

Strategic direction and stewardship

Provide appropriate leadership in a variety of situations and contexts. Identify and implement responses to constant change within the operational environment, including the development of the staff team; the future strategic direction of CSAN; its work plan and priorities; its contribution to the evolution of Caritas within England & Wales; as well as the securing of funding streams to support its future work.

Organisational leadership

Manage a small staff team to meet a full and wide-ranging work programme which is constantly liable to scrutiny and change to meet the needs of multiple stakeholders, especially of the growing membership; whilst working within budget and the strategic framework agreed by trustees.

Representation and advocacy

Use high level skills to communicate the ethos, mission and priorities of the network effectively in person and through a diversity of media forms. Develop alliances to benefit those in need in England & Wales and to serve the common good. 

Network development and resource management

Create, develop and maintain relationships with multiple stakeholders, sectoral bodies and interested parties, which include trustees, CBCEW, members, funders, supporters, Caritas Internationalis, Caritas Europa, government and the voluntary sector. 

Corporate governance

Support and facilitate the trustees in their governance duties and systems.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

A practising Catholic[1] committed to improving the circumstances of those from all faiths and none who are in poverty, excluded or unjustly treated, together with a demonstrable commitment to Catholic Social Teaching and to the vision, mission and strategic direction of Caritas Social Action Network.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

The successful candidate will be:

• Accountable to the Board of Trustees and line managed by the Chair of Trustees;
• Based at the CSAN office in Romero House, London, although distance working may be requested and/or required;
• Able to work a full time 35 hours per week flexibly as required including some evenings and weekends;
• Able to travel regionally, nationally and internationally as required;
• Appointed on a salary of up to £60K;
• Eligible for 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays and membership of the defined contribution pension scheme including an annual employer’s contribution of 6% and employee’s minimum contribution of 3%;

[1] This is an occupational requirement of the role.

ISWAN is a leading international seafarers’ welfare NGO that promotes the welfare of seafarers worldwide. Our current CEO is retiring in 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) 

First interviews: week commencing 7th December 2020

Second interviews: week commencing 11th January 2021

All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

Chief Executive Officer

Up to 1 further day per week may be possible for a registered health professional able to provide additional clinical leadership.

We are looking to appoint an experienced and dynamic leader to become the new Chief Executive of our charitable trust, Music Therapy Works (MTW). Reporting to an established Board of Trustees, this leadership position provides an exciting opportunity to further develop and expand the pioneering work of our outstanding team of therapists.

MTW is an established leader in its field, delivering psychotherapeutically focused music therapy to children and adults across the Greater West Midlands Region. Established over 20 years ago, MTW moved to becoming an independent organisation in 2008 and continues to deliver clinical excellence. With a turnover approaching £300K and healthy reserves we have built a solid foundation for further growth into new geographical areas and new clients in a variety of settings.

Now we want your vision and expertise to ensure that MTW continues to give the life-changing opportunity of specialist clinical support to many more vulnerable children and adults. You will shape a growing team of highly qualified and HCPC registered arts psychotherapists (music).  Fostering connections and partnerships with existing and new purchasers, you will be an active part of promoting our service and securing funding through bid-writing and grant applications.

The MTW Chief Executive has four key accountabilities:

• delivery of our mission and strategic objectives;
• financial control;
• shaping our successful and happy team; and
• the wellbeing and performance of the charity.

What we are looking for

A motivated and highly capable candidate able to develop and deliver clear vision, bringing energy, enthusiasm and wisdom to the role. You will have an eye for operational detail as well as the big picture, you will be able to think on your feet, and demonstrate very strong personal qualities of communication, public speaking, compassion, clarity of thought and resilience.  We are open to candidates with these skills and relevant experience from a range of fields.

The successful candidate will share a commitment to our values.  Find out more about us on our website

If this sounds exciting, we would love to hear from you.  Please send a covering letter and your CV, to include 3 referees, Further information will be sent to those candidates selected for interview.

 Chief Executive Officer

ASCEND

Based in South Oxhey, South West Hertfordshire 

£35 to £38k pa full time

Are you passionate about improving people’s life chances?  Could you inspire others?  Do you want to make a real impact for good?

Come, join our award winning organisation based in South Oxhey, Hertfordshire and lead a vibrant, creative, passionate team who work on great new initiatives to enrich and empower lives.  Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to shape and empower the next phase of ASCEND’s development.

Our CEO will be crucial to leading this much valued organisation into its next stage of development.  We are looking for a dynamic, collaborative leader and manager with strong communication skills and creative ideas.  You will share ASCEND’s values, our commitment to social justice and our empathetic and person-centred approach to our clients.

As CEO you will work closely with a supportive board of Trustees to develop and drive the strategic plan for  ASCEND.  This is an exciting moment to lead the charity.  ASCEND has built a strong reputation for excellence in providing services with compassion for our clients in South West Hertfordshire.  We have developed from our original focus on providing advice and training to disadvantaged people.  We now also provide support for clients’ wellbeing and offer a local hub where clients can access a range of help from several charities.  You will lead a dedicated team of staff and volunteers who support clients to develop their skills, build their self-confidence, and improve their well-being.

A full job description and application form can be obtained on our website.

To apply:   Please send us your CV and use the application form to to explain how you would excel as our CEO. 

Closing Date:  30 October 2020

About you

To be our Chief Operating Officer, you will be a dynamic and proactive leader of teams, an effective strategist, and have the drive to improve the operational performance of the trust. You will share and understand our vision and objectives and offer practical and effective pathways to support them, influencing change at every level. We are looking for a leader with a proven track record in engaging a diverse range of stakeholders in implementing strategies to improve operations and financial sustainability.

About the role

This new and significant post has been created to provide leadership in developing our operational services to support the children in all our schools. As a member of the Trust’s Executive Group, working in conjunction with the CEO, CFO and a group of Primary and Secondary School Headteachers, you will help to steer the organisation’s strategic direction, corporate plans, and policies. You will identify new areas for development as well as build and nurture relationships across the Trust and its schools. You will lead our team of School Business Managers and provide ideas, support and guidance in developing the workforce, systems and processes needed to ensure our operations are efficient and effective.

About us

The Acer Trust is a forward-thinking multi-academy Trust of seven primary and secondary schools in Oxford, Witney and South East Oxfordshire. Across the Acer Trust, we work in collaboration to create great places to learn and work. As part of the Trust's Executive Group, you will be part of the team working to achieve this goal. If you are a passionate, forward thinking and committed individual with a strong belief in improving lives for young people, this could be the perfect role for you.

How to apply

Please read our attached application pack which gives all details of the post and how to apply by clicking the apply button below.

Closing date for applications: 9am Thursday 12 November 2020

Acer Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Soundwell Music Therapy Trust, a small innovative charity operating in the South West specialising in adult mental health.

Soundwell is the only specialist adult mental health music therapy charity in the UK. Since 2002, we have used music to help people whose lives are seriously affected by mental illness. We also work with unpaid carers in need of support and respite. Services are provided free of charge to clients.

We work in many key disadvantaged communities, with most of the work now based around Bristol and Bath.  In response to Covid-19, we are also currently operating a phone support and online service, and the early results have been extremely positive.

Our current CEO is due to retire from his post during 2020 having completed 5 years’ service, and after overseeing many important changes to the service operation and its associated funding.

The Trustees now seek an inspirational leader to build on the Charity’s success to date and take Soundwell to the next level.  In 2022, Soundwell will be celebrating its 20th Anniversary, and a special fundraising and awareness campaign will be launched in Autumn 2021 – an excellent opportunity for the new CEO to establish him/herself and lead the charity forward.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate proven excellence in the following:

• Leading, managing and supervising a workforce
• Fundraising and strategic development within a charity
• Communication, with the ability to talk with passion and clarity about the benefits of Music Therapy for adults with high mental health needs to a wide audience
• Forging partnerships with other external organisations and providers

Application Process:

For an application pack, please download directly from this job site, or alternatively go to our website , and click on ‘Jobs’ in the ‘About Us’ section.

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please contact Glyn Berwick, CEO.

The closing date for all applications is 30th October at 5.00pm.  Initial interviews will take place online from mid-November.

Chief Executive

Circa £110,000 pa, plus excellent benefits

London Bridge, London (with potential for flexible working)

The chance to be Chief Executive of a prestigious organisation does not often arise – but this is one such exciting opportunity.

As Chief Executive of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) you will drive our strategy to raise the profile of the profession and the organisation, further building recognition of the value of occupational therapy with government, the public, our members and potential members, both nationally – across the four nations – and internationally.

Working closely with the Chair of Council, you will ensure RCOT is a thriving membership organisation, overseeing effective governance of its staff and resources, applying rigorous risk management and ensuring its robust financial health. Your visionary leadership will ensure the profession continues to flourish amidst the challenges and opportunities of a changing world.  

With a strong track record in leading and delivering organisational transformation and cultural change, you will have leadership experience within a non-profit setting, which may include the allied healthcare professions, other Royal Colleges or equivalent organisations.  You will have a profound understanding of the role of professional bodies, ideally within the health and care landscape. You do not need to be a qualified occupational therapist, but a deep understanding of and a commitment to the profession is crucial.

A highly influential and strategic thinker,  your excellent relationship-building and networking capabilities will ensure you identify new opportunities and drive forward initiatives that support the aims of RCOT and further develop the occupational therapy profession

Your commitment to equality and valuing diversity will ensure RCOT continues to thrive under trusted and stimulating leadership. In addition to the role of Chief Executive of RCOT, you will also assume the role of General Secretary of the British Association of Occupational Therapists (BAOT), and ensure that both RCOT and BAOT meet their legal responsibilities and duties.

The role requires a high degree of tact, diplomacy and emotional intelligence, as well as resilience and flexibility. The Chief Executive will inspire trustees, staff and an entire profession from diverse backgrounds. A commitment to understanding and serving the interests of RCOT members is essential.

The role is full-time. In the current context of COVID-19, the majority of staff are presently working from home.

RCOT is the professional body for occupational therapy representing over 33,000 occupational therapists across the UK. Occupational therapists provide life-changing support to people managing illness, injuries and a wide range of physical and mental health conditions. Uniquely, they enable people to carry out daily activities (‘occupations’) which are essential for health and happiness. This vital care helps people recover and build new skills to enjoy a full and independent life.

RCOT plays a crucial role in setting and raising standards, campaigning to raise the profile of occupational therapy and the value its members deliver, supporting members’ development and influencing policy.

For further information and to apply, please contact our retained consultant Julian Smith at memcom executive, our specialist consultancy via the application link.

Deadline for applications: 1st November 2020 (midnight)

First round Interviews will be held week commencing 9th November. See candidate application pack for more details.

SongBird Survival is the only UK charity dedicated solely to the welfare of songbirds.

There has been a crash in our rural and urban songbird population over the last 50 years. Wild birds are bio-indicators, meaning that their numbers are a good reflection of the health of wildlife in the wider countryside. This rapid decline in songbird numbers shows that our wildlife, as a whole, is suffering

The principle objective of the charity is to halt the decline of song and other small bird populations across the British Isles, and then sustain and grow their numbers. With our 1,700 members, we are the voice for songbirds. We fund rigorous, scientific research that advances our objective, and we raise awareness of songbirds’ plight.

We want to accelerate and expand our work, and so we are now recruiting our first Chief Executive Officer to take SongBird Survival to the next level – raising more income, increasing our membership, funding more research and driving attention to the decline of songbirds.

Our CEO must be a charismatic, energetic and astute team player with proven vision, leadership qualities, drive and creative flair.

Key details

Role: CEO – SongBird Survival

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000, plus travel expenses

Contract: Permanent, full time, with occasional and weekend work

Location: Home-working, with regular travel to attend events and meetings

Amongst other criteria, the successful candidate will have:

• A track record of successfully spotting opportunities, developing vision and strategy, translating it into operational plans and then implementing
• Commercial acumen, with a track record in successful income generation / fundraising
• Demonstrable track record of success at a senior level within an organisation (ideally a charity)
• Experience of staff management and development, financial management and planning, and strategic planning
• Experience of negotiating and influencing at a strategic level, building collaborative relationships and effective partnerships
• Excellent verbal, written and digital communication skills – experience of public speaking experience, producing articles and press releases and dealing with the media

If you would like to receive an Information Pack for this role with details on how to apply, please send an expression of interest and (optional but appreciated) a CV or professional profile in confidence to our consultant, Jenny Hills at Harris Hill.

For an informal and confidential conversation about this position, please contact Jenny via the apply button with your number and suitable times to speak. You can also call her directly but please be aware the line can be busy so a pre-arranged call is the best way to ensure availability.

Please note: responding to this advertisement will not in itself be considered an application. We will need a CV and a supporting statement addressing the full person specification in the information pack.

Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 9th November 2020

About Internews

Internews is an international non-profit organisation whose mission is to empower local media worldwide to give people the news and information they need, the ability to connect and the means to make their voices heard.

Internews provides communities the resources to produce local news and information with integrity and independence. With global expertise and reach, Internews trains both media professionals and citizen journalists, introduces innovative media solutions, increases coverage of vital issues and helps establish policies needed for open access to information.

Internews programmes create platforms for dialogue and enable informed debate, which bring about social and economic progress. Internews’ commitment to research and evaluation creates effective and sustainable programs, even in the most challenging environments.

Internews operates internationally, with administrative centres in California, Washington DC, and London, as well as regional hubs in Bangkok and Nairobi. Formed in 1982, Internews has worked in more than 90 countries, and currently has offices in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America and North America.

About the role

The Executive Assistant will be based in our London office, with time shared between general office management duties and support to the CEO and Senior Director of Finance & Resources. The role will rarely be the same from day to day and will therefore provide ample opportunity for the job holder to acquire new skills and on-going professional development.

Due to current circumstances the breakdown of duties may be more heavily skewed to Executive Support while the London office remains closed due to Covid-19 concerns. 

Roles and Responsibilities

Executive Support (60%):

• General Executive Assistance for the CEO & Senior Director of Finance & Resources: Diary management, travel planning/booking, expense reimbursements, support to/attendance at external meetings and general correspondence.
• Formatting and proofing of written & financial reports.
• Other corporate (ad-hoc) special projects as required.
• Ad-hoc assistance for Board and Committee meetings where required.
• Support the organisation of Internews events.
• Managing speaking engagements for the CEO.

Office Management Duties (40%):

• General administration as required: call handling, front door, post etc.
• Support of facilities management: oversight of cleaning and maintenance contractors, management of office supplies and procurement.
• Facilitating work from home set-ups and procurement.
• Facilitating new starter set-up in collaboration with HR & IT.
• Responsible for ensuring a clean, safe, tidy and professional office environment at all times.
• Ensuring the office is health and safety compliant with collaboration with HR.

Person Specification

The applicant must demonstrate how they meet each of the requirements below through their application and at their interview.

Essential

• A commitment to the highest standards and service in professional administration
• Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels, and build collaborative working relationships
• Outstanding written communication skills
• Ability to gain trust of senior colleagues through careful handling of confidential information, acting with the utmost discretion at all times
• Ability to set priorities, handle multiple assignments and manage time effectively
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and demonstrate a calm, confident and flexible approach to work
• Proficient in Microsoft and other common software application packages
• Fluent spoken and written English

Desirable

• Prior experience in a similar role
• Demonstrable experience dealing with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders at varying levels of seniority and public profile
• Relevant higher academic qualification/s or equivalent professional experience
• Working experience in other international development NGOs or similar organisations
• Knowledge of international development, independent media and/or issues around the freedom of information
• Additional international language skills, especially French, Spanish, Arabic or Russian

Recruitment Timeline:

• Closing date for applications: 04 November 2020

Candidates must submit a succinct covering letter of no more than 2-pages explaining how they satisfy the requirements of the person speciation in addition to a CV highlighting relevant experience. The successful candidate will also be asked to provide three professional referees, one of whom must be from their most recent employer.

The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, all the tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the job holder a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of his/her position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position.

This position will be located in the United Kingdom and therefore a successful applicant must obtain the Right to Work in the UK in order to commence their employment

Could this be you?  Interested in getting involved with
Bedfordshire & Luton Community Foundation?
If so, we would love to hear from you…

Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation are seeking an experienced CEO to manage day-to-day operations of the organisation.

The CEO will play a critical role in managing the governance of the charity, build and model an ethical and sustainable culture, provide inspired leadership to the Executive Team and establish a great working relationship with the Board of Trustees.

The CEO will develop and spearhead a Donor Relationship Management Plan to seek opportunities and new funding relationships.

We are looking for an individual with essential experience within the 3rd sector and a strong link to the work within BLCF.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 12:00 hrs Saturday 31 October 2020

INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD: W/C Monday 23rd November 2020

Please get in touch and become a valued member of BLCF’s diverse community

Chief Executive – Overgate Hospice

Hours: Full time

Salary:                         £73,000 - £83,000

Accountable to: Board of Trustees

Job Summary

As Chief Executive you will provide strong and inspirational leadership to develop and deliver our strategic vision; navigate us through a rapidly changing environment and lead our ambitious and exciting plans to build a new Inpatient Unit and redevelop our Day Hospice facilities.

The post holder working with the Board of Trustees will lead the Hospice whilst building and maintaining excellent working relationships with key stakeholders and local decision makers, whilst representing and promoting Overgate in a professional and positive manner.

The post holder will:

• Be an inspirational leader, creating an environment and culture where best practice, governance, relationships and professional development of staff and volunteers flourish
• Be accountable to the Board of Trustees for the overall leadership, management, performance, governance and development of Overgate Hospice and Overgate Hospice Support Company (OHS)
• Build alliances and partnerships with other organisations and act as an ambassador for the Hospice 
• Work with the Board to develop and implement the strategic plan, ensuring alignment with Hospice’s short-term and long-term objectives
• Lead all operational and business activities to ensure effective, efficient and safe running of Hospice, meeting all clinical, statutory, financial, regulatory and legal requirements
• Work collaboratively with the Board of Trustees and Senior Leadership Team to continuously improve palliative care services for patients and their families, responding to changing community needs and patient requirements
• Lead the Capital Appeal and redevelopment of the Overgate site
• Develop and sustain income streams and financial controls which provide ongoing financial security of the Hospice       

Duties and Responsibilities of the Post:

Strategic

• Provide visionary leadership of the hospice and OHS and ensure Overgate achieves its mission, values and charitable objects
• Develop the strategic direction of the hospice, in collaboration with the Board of Trustees and Senior Leadership Team
• Build effective strategic partnerships and relationships with key stakeholders locally to improve end of life care in Calderdale and also regionally and nationally.
• Keep abreast of best practice in the hospice movement, advising the Board of Trustees of risks and opportunities to respond to national and local policy documents  and developments that impact on the Hospice and patients with life limiting conditions
• Lead the delivery of short-term and long-term plans including the redevelopment of the hospice site within agreed budgets
• Oversee the development and delivery of strategic plans to achieve targets for raising funds to meet running costs, support service development and achieve the capital appeal targets
• Seek external funding opportunities within the public, private and charitable sectors
• Maintain a strong governance framework for the Hospice to meet external legal, regulatory and clinical requirements, including Charity Commission Guidance, the Charity Governance Code and the Care Quality Commission Standards
• Develop a culture and create an environment where people feel motivated and which promotes learning and development of staff and volunteers
• Lead and manage change effectively as required to enhance specialist services and increase patient access within available resource
• Represent the hospice effectively, building trust with key stakeholders and liaising with the media, corporate and individual supporters

Operational

• Lead and motivate the workforce to develop a high performing Senior Leadership Team and advance employee engagement

• Support the Registered Manager of the Hospice in meeting the requirements of the role, including meeting Care Quality Commission standards and other clinical and legal requirements.

• Oversee the fiscal management of the Hospice, including budgeting, reporting and auditing and agree monitoring arrangements with the Board of Trustees 

• Ensure that Overgate and OHS raise the funds needed to maintain the viability of the hospice and meet capital appeal targets.

• Ensure that the Hospice and OHS have effective risk management and audit systems in place

• Ensure the hospice provides high quality, effective and efficient services, meeting the standards required of regulatory bodies

• Maintain, develop and implement clinical and non-clinical policies and procedures to deliver safe, high quality services

• Seek ongoing improvements in services to meet the changing needs of the diverse Calderdale community, regularly reviewing staffing structures to ensure they support service development

• Create a culture that supports the retention and recruitment of high calibre, motivated staff and volunteers

• Ensure effective performance review and appraisal systems are in place and oversee the organisational development plan, providing staff with ongoing learning and development enabling them to deliver their contributions to Hospice’s objectives

• Ensure that incidents and complaints are fully investigated and that learning from them is implemented effectively

Key Working Relationships 

Chair and Trustees

Senior Leadership Team

All other staff and volunteers

Key Local Partners

Care Quality Commission

Peers at regional, national Hospices and other charities

Peers in local and regional foundation trusts and clinical commissioning groups

Professional and clinical networks/senates

Supporters and local businesses

Other Responsibilities

Maintain strict confidentiality in all matters relating to the Hospice, its business, patients, staff and others

Any other activity as requested by the Board of Trustees.

This job description is an outline of responsibilities and will be subject to review with the post holder in light of the changing needs of the post and Hospice

Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk

All Hospice staff are required to act in a way that at all times safeguards the health and well-being of children and adults at risk. Familiarisation with, and adherence to, the Hospice safeguarding policies is an essential requirement, as is participation in related mandatory/statutory training.

Valuing Diversity and Equality

All staff should carry out their duties in accordance with the principles of valuing diversity and equity of provision. It is the responsibility of all staff to support the Hospice vision by promoting a positive attitude to diversity and equality of opportunity, to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage in service delivery and employment and to manage, support or comply through the implementation of the Hospice’s Equal Opportunities Policy.

Chief Executive

Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter

£45,000 - £50,000

Newcastle

Full-time, Permanent

Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter was established in 1896 and helps thousands of lost, unwanted, neglected, abused and abandoned animals every year. 

Our objective is the promotion of kindness and prevention of cruelty to animals.

We reunite lost animals with their owners and find loving new homes for those no longer wanted. Operating from two locations, we cover the whole of the North East from our two shelters within Newcastle at Claremont Road and Benton North Farm.

A new Chief Executive is sought to lead the organisation in meeting the current challenges presented by the Coronavirus pandemic, which has resulted in an increased demand for our rescue and rehoming services. At the same time, the pandemic has curtailed some of our fundraising programme.

Fortunately the charity is in a strong financial position due to the loyal support of the local community, which provides us with a strong foundation for the future.

We need a Chief executive who not only shares the passion for the welfare of the animals whose care is entrusted to us, but who also brings the commercial and entrepreneurial outlook that will deliver a sustainable mix of voluntary and traded income streams. We already do very well on both counts but responding to the challenges and opportunities that exist right now is a priority in order for us to be able to adapt.

You will have the opportunity of working with a hugely dedicated team and volunteers who make our work possible and are the reason why we enjoy a deserved reputation in the area.

How to apply

Application is by way of CV and a Supporting Statement.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact our recruitment partner, Carroll Lloyd, Director, NFP Consulting 

Closing dates:Monday 9th November

First interviews:Week beginning 16th November

Second interviews: Week beginning 23rd November

Following a restructure and a refocusing, Healthwatch Bedford Borough is recruiting a Chief Executive to lead us out of the Covid 19 crisis and into more settled, but no doubt equally challenging times beyond. We are a small organisation with just four staff, a volunteer Board and a tight budget, but with an important statutory role, delivering services under contract to the Borough Council