Be Free Young Carers is an award winning charity that seeks to improve the lives of young carers living in the South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse Districts. We are seeking to appoint a passionate and experienced leader.

Be Free Young Carers operates throughout South Oxfordshire, the Vale of White Horse Districts and will establish a presence in the Oxford City District in 2022 as a next step in its expansion plans. We offer support and advice dedicated to improving the lives and well-being of young carers.

We are the only specialist charity supporting young carers in Oxfordshire and provide advice, guidance, offer befriending and peer support, enabling young carers to meet, socialise and have fun, increasing their self-confidence and improving their mental well-being.

In the post pandemic period, like many charities in Oxfordshire, we have seen an increase in demand. It is also clear that a significant unmet need to support young carers exists. We have a strategy to expand the geographical remit of young carers we can support in the County. Our strategy will result in young carers across Oxfordshire receiving vital support they urgently need.

Working with a dedicated, professional and highly motivated team the CEO’s role will be to inspire and lead, ensuring the sustainability of the existing charity footprint, and delivering the expansion strategy. This is an exciting time to join a thriving, growing, commercially minded charity and a rare opportunity for someone to lead a significant programme of work in its early stages of development.

The CEO is responsible for the leadership, the overall strategic direction of the Charity, working with the Chair and Board, and the delivery of all its activities to ensure it meets the needs of the children and families it exists for in the most effective way for the future.

The role is full time, but we will consider flexible time and working arrangements. Closing date is 2 January 2022..

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB 

The job holder is accountable for providing a range of administrative services primarily to Sparkle's CEO but also occasionally to other members of the Sparkle Team, for example, the Chair of the Board of Trustees. 

The CEO works out of London, Dubai and Malawi and other members of the Sparkle UK team are home based. Therefore, almost all of the support to be provided is virtual / online. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

Supporting Chief Executive Officer  

• Provide a full range of administrative support for the CEO which includes, but is not limited to the following activities: 

• Manage the CEOs diary and the schedule meetings

• Manage the CEOs email inbox, answering questions, directing emails as appropriate and referring emails to the CEO

• Oversee projects and seek status updates on work been undertaken by colleagues in both Malawi, UAE and the UK

• Organise events with partners, donors, external bodies

• Attend meetings on behalf of the CEO when the CEO is unable to do so. These meetings may be online or may be physical which may require travel 

• Undertake research about potential partners / donors / other possible opportunities

• Develop PowerPoint presentations and other supporting documentation for meetings

• Prepare memos, letters, invoices, statements and other ad hoc documents as required 

• Where appropriate ensure CEO is briefed ahead of meetings

• Organise travel (UK and international) for CEO

• Ensure subscriptions / memberships are kept up to date and be the point of contact for appropriate bodies etc

• Support CEO with development of proposals and CSR initiatives

• Support CEO with raising profile of Sparkle across the UAE, UK and Malawi through social media, speaking engagements and networking events

• Ensure that all of the work undertaken by the CEO is stored / filed on Sparkles databases in line with any data protection regulations

Supporting Trustees and Trustee Meetings  

• Provide occasional administrative support to members of the Board of Trustees, primarily the Chair of the Trustees 

• Attend quarterly Trustee meetings and any ad hoc Trustee meetings and take note and actions. Support the Trustees by ensuring that all actions are followed up

Organising Sparkle wide events  

• Regularly organise events, which will mainly be online events such as Team Meetings, “Sparkle Getting to Know You” call 

• Working alongside the Fundraising Manager, Volunteer and Admin Officer and the Marketing Officer provide administrative support for Fundraising, Marketing, Volunteers, Client events as required

Budget & Expenses  

• Manage incoming invoices on behalf of Sparkle and liaise with bookkeeper

• Track costs against budget for the CEO reporting back on a regular basis

• Manage all aspects of the CEOs expenses

Point of Contact  

• Answer and deal with Sparkle’s incoming telephone calls and direct messages to CEO online 

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS  

• Ongoing contact, mainly online with the CEO

• Work closely with members of the UK team, the Malawi team and UAE volunteers 

• Regular contact with the Chair of the Trustees and other Board Directors

• Contact with partners and donors

IDEAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES 

• Strong affinity with the mission and values of The Sparkle Foundation and the voluntary and charity sector. 

• Ability and willingness to assist in Sparkle fundraising and marketing events and activities   

• Experience of providing administrative support to at least one senior executive

• Good interpersonal skills and customer service skills and the ability to act as first point of contact on a range of questions from external bodies including partners and also Sparkle Trustees, employees and volunteers 

• Ability to plan, meet deadlines and multitask with minimum supervision 

• Friendly, positive and personable manner with a flexible approach

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail   

• Excellent standard of written English, ability to write clear formal letters and emails   

• Excellent IT skills including MS Office 

• Experience with a CRM system

Start Date: 3rd of January 

Community Southwark is the infrastructure organisation for the Voluntary and Community Sector in Southwark. We aim to bring about positive change for people living in Southwark by championing, supporting and working with the wonderful and diverse organisations and individuals that make up the voluntary and community sector (VCS) in Southwark.

We support non-profit organisations to run effectively, efficiently, sustainably and legally through providing a range of activities including training, face-to-face advice, online resources, holding events for information and engagement as well as hosting networks and working groups and providing policy insights and influence.

We also work with individuals and informal groups on social action, engagement, supporting campaigns, providing information on how you can get involved in improving your community and more. We are a champion for the sector and look to ensure we have a seat at the right table on its behalf. We host Healthwatch Southwark and have strong and productive links with the VCS in Southwark, its funders, Southwark Council, Partnership Southwark and others. We are now looking to recruit for a new CEO, and I am delighted you are considering applying for it.

This is an exciting role for a change maker and social activist with political acumen and excellent senior leadership, diplomacy, team working and interpersonal skills. If you are committed to supporting and advocating on behalf of our member oganisations at a strategic and localism level, and as comfortable working with local residents as you are with politicians and public servants, then this could be the perfect job for you. A new CEO will join Community Southwark at an exciting time for the organisation and following a period of change you will get the chance to implement and embed a number of organisational changes such as a move to new premises and implementing the 2022- 2026 strategy to name just a few. While the 2022-2026 strategy will not complete until early 2022, it is likely focus will be .

- The needs of ethnic minority led groups in Southwark.

- Strengthening the representation and advocacy for Southwark VCS;

- Ensuring the sustainability of Community Southwark by fundraising for our own building via our Designated Property Fund.

We particularly encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates and people from the LGBTQ+ community.

Nicola Howard, Chair of the Board of Trustees

About the role

Acting as ambassador for Southwark VCS, you will provide the public face for our activities, supporting the voluntary sector and wider communities in Southwark. You will lead the organisation and its membership in building the local VCS capacity and direction in collaboration with others. A key element of the role will be to maintain and develop relationships with stakeholders in local government, Partnership Southwark and business acting as a conduit between all these sectors.

VCS Representation • .

VCS Development • .

CS Strategy and Governance • .

CS Leadership •.

CS Financial Management •.

CS Operations •. 

Next Steps

Closing date: 9 AM on Monday, 3rd January 2022  (NB - AD WILL BE EXTENDED TO CLOSING DATE)

Shortlisted candidates will be notified by: Friday, 7th January 2022

Interviews: Friday, 14th January 2022

Preferred Start Date: Monday, 14th March 2022

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Closing date 20th December 2021, 

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

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

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

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

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

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

We are a grant-making charity supporting Anglican clergy and their families and are looking to expand our small team with an Executive Assistant. You'll be based in our pleasant office near Westminster Abbey and report directly to our Chief Executive.

You will sit at the heart of the charity’s busy team. You will have a wide range of responsibilities in support of the charity’s objectives. As you develop excellent relationships with a range of colleagues, Trustees, supporters and external partners; you will have a valued role at the heart of a friendly, growing and much-needed organisation. Specifically, they will act as personal assistant to the Chief Executive, provide administrative support to other senior leaders, serve as Clerk to the Court of Assistants (Board of Trustees), and support the organisation’s external relations function.

We are looking for someone who is dynamic, people-centred, confident and with excellent organisational skills. Juggling a broad portfolio in a small, efficient, and busy team, the role offers significant scope for development as well as a range of challenging responsibilities. You will need to demonstrate excellent writing and organisational skills, as well as a passion for the charity’s core work in supporting Anglican clergy and their families. You will act as the Chief Executive’s ‘right-hand aide’ as he leads the charity’s continued growth, and as the Trust seeks to serve those who spend their lives serving others. Candidates will need to demonstrate sympathy with our Christian ethos, without necessarily being practising Christians.

We offer an attractive package, including non-contributory pension equal to 10% of gross annual salary, 35-hour week and flexi-time policy.

We are looking for a capable, confident and experienced PA and office manager to work at a senior level in a well-respected charity. The role involves supporting the Chief Executive, SMT and Trustee Board and includes responsibility for HR and office management. The role would suit an experienced administrator who is familiar with working at a senior level. There is real scope here for making your mark and establishing new ways of working. You will be working at a high level of skill across an organisation which is working on an issue of real importance – child poverty.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Who we are:​

The Humane League UK is a charity ending the abuse of animals raised for food by influencing the policies of the world's biggest companies, demanding legislation, and empowering others to take action. We're a mission-driven, energetic team focussed on problem-solving and effective teamwork, and have grown significantly over the last few years. Thanks to our targeted approach, our effectiveness in reducing animal suffering and our efficient use of donations, The Humane League has been named Top Charity by the independent evaluator Animal Charity Evaluators for every rating period. 

The Humane League is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment and being an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer, demonstrating our commitment to recruiting, retaining, and supporting disabled people and people with health conditions, based on their skills and talent. 

In compliance with laws and in furtherance of our commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, all applicants will receive unbiased consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, neurodiversity, age, or veteran status.

You can read more about how The Humane League UK is working on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion by clicking the Apply button and following the link in the job description.​

If you have any questions or concerns regarding accessibility, please contact us via our website and we will be happy to discuss via email or telephone reasonable adjustments that you may require throughout the process.

We are seeking a tenacious and strategically-minded individual to lead our growing organisation. 

This is a permanent, full-time position (37.5 hours per week).

If you would like to learn more about the Managing Director role, please contact us via our website and we can send you a recording of our recent webinar.

Who you are:

Responsible for the overall vision and mission of THL UK, the successful candidate will be passionate and knowledgeable about our mission of ending the abuse of animals raised for food, in order to strategically lead our programs. Experience in corporate campaigning and/or political campaigning is highly desirable.

About you:

• You have a strong ability to conceptualise strategic initiatives to further THL UK’s mission, making sure our day-to-day activities support those initiatives. 

• You're a natural problem-solver with the ability to deal with the present while foreseeing and addressing future issues.

• You're a confident spokesperson and advocate of THL’s mission. 

• You appreciate the value of inclusivity, and prioritising equity and a healthy working culture, leading this from the top.

• You're well-organised and efficient, and can multitask effectively. 

• You're a strong strategic decision-maker and an informed opinion leader.

• You're a great listener, and this informs your decision-making.

• You're able to foster close collaborative relationships with other animal protection groups.

• You can work independently and as a member of a team in a fast-paced environment. 

Primary Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Chairperson of the Board, the Managing Director oversees a number of areas:

Leadership:

• Collaborates with the board of trustees (BOT) and Chairperson of the Board and the Leadership Team to create actionable goals for the team and creates clear, ambitious plans for achieving those goals. Working with the Leadership Team and the BOT set the annual budget and forecast fundraising priorities for the future.

• Acts as a public face of the organisation in the UK through speaking events, the media and through THL publications.

• Build and strengthen collaborative relationships with other animal protection groups.

• Fosters a culture of equity and inclusiveness.

Program Management:

• Oversees the program work in the UK (and other relevant EU programs). This will also involve working closely with the Open Wing Alliance and THL US’ Executive team.

• Provide the board with regular updates on program advancement at board meetings, which are held every quarter.

Development and Financial Management:

• Works with the Chairperson of the Board and Head of Development to plan and fundraise for expansion in the UK through major donor meetings. This will include providing regular updates and communications to donors who have offered earmarked support for UK expansion.

• Work with staff and the BOT to prepare a comprehensive budget (currently £1.1 million and likely to grow to over £2 million in the next 2 years).

• Manage charity documents and ensure filing in a timely manner.

• Maintain charitable status, ensuring all charity laws are followed.

• Approve expenditures within the authority delegated by the BOT.

HR Management:

• Supports the recruitment and interview process for new hires in the UK in collaboration with the Operations department.

• Leads and supports the application and implementation of new policies and procedures.

Risk Management:

• Works with the Operations department, Leadership Team and pro-bono outside counsel to reduce risks created by our programs.

• Ensures scientific credibility.

Personnel Management:

• Manages and leads the team to achieve agreed objectives and to encourage the professional development of individual team members. 

• Sets/clarifies job expectations and provides regular feedback & guidance.

• Supports teams in the development of their campaigning strategies.

• Manages Time Off requests from direct line managed staff.

• Signs off expenses of direct line managed staff.

Key Competencies:

Leadership: Has a clear, strategic vision for the department and rallies the team toward realising that vision. Balances and coordinates the interests of the team and other departments. Leads with integrity and mutual respect, and inspires trust and confidence with a wide range of people representing various backgrounds and levels of experience. Believes firmly in promoting a healthy work culture, leading by example and prioritises equity and inclusion.

Thought Leadership: An informed opinion leader on the mission of THL and outcomes we’re seeking. You are the go to person for animal welfare and what our work means in the context of reducing suffering.

Strategic Thinking: Looks at consequences, implications, interdependencies, and indirect effects, all in both the short and longer term. Looks beyond the immediate goal or issue and with the greater context, not just the content of the moment. Is able to think and act creatively in difficult situations.

Management: Builds a team of high-performing staff members, appropriately structures jobs so that staff members can succeed, develops and motivates staff members, and acts from the perspective of an organisational leader that empowers their team.

Tenacity: The ability to display confidence and relentlessness, especially when faced with confrontational or particularly difficult situations and interactions.

Decision making: An active listener with the ability to critically think and evaluate. Making key decisions when needed and in collaboration with others. You can make quick and calculated thinking and decision-making in both high-pressure situations and broader strategy discussions.

Problem solver: Identifies issues, effectively structures problems, analyses information to produce insights and generates wise, actionable recommendations. A forward-looking thinker who anticipates the needs of the organisation and board.

Good to know:

Our employees all work remotely but still enjoy a supportive, collaborative environment. You will have access to a workplace pension, 25 days leave plus Public Holidays, flexible working hours, internet reimbursement, our Employee Assistance Programme, and family-friendly policies. Professional learning and development is actively encouraged.

At The Humane League, animal welfare is at the forefront of our everyday work and as such, many of our employees are vegan by personal choice. All of our events and workshops offer only plant-based meals.

We are looking to speak to a wide range of candidates with diverse backgrounds - #NonGraduatesWelcome

For our salaries to be fair, transparent and equitable we want to provide a system that delivers a competitive salary in the market and could eliminate potential biases in compensation (such as the gender pay gap). For more information about the Managing Director salary structure and The Humane League UK's benchmarking algorithm please see the additional documents attached to this job advert.

All applicants need to be:

1. Fluent in written and spoken English.

2. ​Have the right to work in the UK (we are unable to consider applications from those without the right to work in the UK)

3. Committed to our mission to end the abuse of animals raised for food.

You will hear from us after the application closing date passes. Once your application has been received and reviewed and we want to take it forward, our thorough interview process will follow this route.

• Two part skills test (written task completed remotely and in person assessment centre day)
• Screening interview (via video call) 
• Second interview (via video call) 
• Final interview (via video call)

We will invite successful applicants to an assessment day which we will run on December 10th 2021 in central London. The closing date for applications for this day is December 5th 2021

For full details of our recruitment process please see the additional documents attached to this job advert.

Chief Executive Vacancy – HIVE Portsmouth

Are you a creative, experienced entrepreneurial leader with a desire to make a positive difference to the lives of people in Portsmouth?

We are looking for the right person to lead HIVE Portsmouth through its next stage of development. You will need to be a natural collaborator and networker with an existing knowledge of the City, and someone with an understanding and desire to work with the complexities of the Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector.

You will also need to be highly adaptable, flexible, and able to work with uncertainty. Working with the Board of Trustees and other partnership members of the senior management team you will ensure that HIVE Portsmouth remains responsive to the needs of the Sector and the City.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. 

Salary £50,000 full time (dependant on experience)

Closing date for applications 12 December 2021

Interviews and assessment process will be held on 11th and 12th January 2022. Please ensure you are available on both days.

Are you passionate about Animal Welfare?

Are you a Charity Managing Director who has experience in corporate campaigning or political campaigning?

This is a fantastic opportunity for a strategic Managing Director to join a growing charity (named Top Charity by independent Animal Charity Evaluator) who's aim is to end the abuse of animals raised by food, influence the policies of the world's biggest companies, demand legislation and empower others to act.

This role is fully remote with some travel.

The role:

Managing a remote team of 13 (with planned growth to 20 over the coming months) the MD will be responsible for strategically leading programs and overall vision and mission of the charity.

Main responsibilities

* Collaborate with Board of Trustees and Leadership team to create actionable goals, set annual budget and forecast fundraising priorities for the future.
* Provide updates to Board on programmes outcomes and donor communication
* Act as public face of UK organisation through speaking events, the media and publications
* Build and strengthen relationships with other animal protection groups and partner US charity.
* Maintain charity governance and laws.

About you:

You will be passionate and knowledgeable about animal welfare. You'll have senior level experience within a charity, understand charity law and governance. Ideally, you'll have a background in corporate campaigning or political campaigning. You'll be able to think strategically and have great leadership skills, have the innate ability to empower and motivate a team to realise company vision and perform. You'll be an informed opinion leaders and spokesperson and natural problem solver. If you're excited by wanting to make a difference in a senior role to animals lives and join a team of like-minded people then this is for you.

The clients offers:

* Market salary level
* Supportive fully, collaborative remote working environment.
* Workplace pension
* 25 days hols plus public holidays
* Flexible working
* Internet reimbursement
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Family friendly policies
* Professional learning and development

This charity is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive enjoyment and an equal opportunity employer and are a Disability Confident Committee Employer and all applicants will receive an unbiased consideration.

If you are interested in this excellent position, please reply to this advert with an updated CV in the first instance. A Consultant from the TPP Leadership and Governance team will then be in touch with further detail about the role, organisation and recruitment process. Alternatively, contact Lisa Ross via [email protected] to arrange a confidential discussion.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

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

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

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

For application pack and details please contact:

Email: info @ tripleaproject. org .uk 

Candidates can request an informal discussion with the Chair of Trustees

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

Appointment of CEO

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

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

Major programmes and services provided by ASDC include:

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

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

Closing Date for applications: Friday 3rd December

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

Hours of work: Full time or part-time

Salary: £55-65k

Location: Bristol although remote working options will be considered

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

The Role

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

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

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

Key objectives of the job:

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

Staff Management and Leadership

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

Financial Management and Governance

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

Fundraising and Income Generation

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

Candidate Profile

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

Essential Skills and Experience

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

Desirable Skills and Experience

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

Accessibility

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

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

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

About The Role

We are delighted to be recruiting an Executive Assistant to our CEO!

As an experienced Executive Assistant, you will support our CEO and ensure the smooth running of the Chief Executive's office. This involves proactive diary management, making all necessary arrangements for internal and external meetings, understanding the CEO’s priorities and supporting through the efficient management of time and focus. You are a skilled problem solver and plan ahead. You are an expert communicator, on the phone, in all written forms including email and face-to-face. You work well under pressure, are self-motivated and can manage upwards.  You are creative, adaptable and a passionate team player who enjoys getting things done. You live our values of perseverance, integrity, compassion and creativity.

The role, at the heart of Place2Be, will involve liaising with all teams across Place2Be as well as our Chair and our terrifically committed Board of Trustees.  You will be responsible for minute-taking of Executive, Committee and Trustee meetings and organising board meetings. You will also have contact with a wide range of external stakeholders including head teachers, key partners from government and high level funders and supporters.

As a frequent first-point of contact in this fast-paced, dynamic organisation, you will play a key role in leading and reflecting the highest quality of standards and professionalism. We can depend on you to remember the finer details at all times. We are particularly interested in attracting applications from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds. You have integrity and are trustworthy. This role involves dealing with sensitive and confidential issues, discretion is key at all times. You will have a passion and interest in people, a commitment to making a difference in children’s lives so they can reach their full potential.

What will I be responsible for in my new role?

Main responsibilities:
 

• provide administrative support to the Chief Executive and act as Secretary, administering and taking minutes of Executive and Committee meetings
• manage diary, organise meetings and conference calls, book meeting rooms and refreshments, prepare agendas, follow up on progress, source and book external venues when necessary
• liaise and interact with senior internal management, trustees and external contacts. Manage and administer all enquiries to the CEO’s office, prioritising as appropriate
• manage office in the absence of the CEO - keep abreast of developments, handle contacts sensitively, take and, where possible, deal with telephone messages and internal and external queries
• ensure that Trustee meetings are planned and organised. Consolidate, prepare and distribute the reports in time for the planned meetings
• take minutes at quarterly Trustee meetings
• create and manage the Trustee annual calendar, producing the annual Trustee Handbook
• demonstrate a commitment to the organisation and to customer care by ensuring regular communication, visibility and feedback to all stakeholders

Diversity and Inclusion

Place2Be is committed to equal opportunities and anti-discrimination practices and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community. We are particularly interested in attracting applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds.

About You

As the successful candidate, you will:

• possess excellent communication skills - written and verbal – with a confident and pleasant telephone manner, maintaining confidentiality
• feel at ease communicating with a wide range of people, confidently building and maintaining relationships
• possess the ability to work effectively with all levels within the organisation and with key external partners and funders
• be proficient in diary management, report preparation, business writing and able to work at Director level in a busy office environment 
• well organised, strong planner, unflappable, with experience of keeping calm and focused when working under pressure
• possess the ability to use own initiative, be energetic and a self-starter
• be numerate, have strong writing skills, demonstrating attention to detail and able to produce written documents to a high standard
   

1st Interview date: W/C 6th December 2021 via ZOOM 
 

In return we offer you a range of fantastic benefits including:

• Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement
• Robust Learning and Development Programme
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance, 4x Annual Salary
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mobile Phone Discounts (EE Network)
• Cycle purchase and season ticket loan schemes
• Extended Maternity/Paternity Pay

If you share our core values of perseverance, integrity, compassion and creativity and have the counselling skills and patience to support some of the UK’s most vulnerable young people and families, we would love you to join us. It’s sensitive and demanding work – but hugely rewarding and fulfilling - you will be helping to give young people a brighter future.
 
Please view/download the full Job Description and Person Specification on our website for further details.