This vacancy has arisen as our current Chief Executive, who has been with the charity for the last six years, has been successful in securing another role.

In recent years, the charity has been on a journey of transformation, moving from an organisation that was heavily reliant on commissioned and contracted services, to one which now is primarily in control of its own income generation. 

We have an ambitious future strategy and the successful candidate will demonstrate an aptitude for strong collaborative working, income generation and financial management; they will continue to make the organisation even more financially sustainable, whilst continuing to develop and provide  high quality services for local older people across Cheshire East.

Our new Chief Executive will  have an understanding of the changing needs of older people and empathy for the challenges they face.  Supported by a  senior management team responsible for 50 staff and 120 volunteers, the successful candidate with work with our staff and clients to build on the work we have already started.   If you have the drive and ambition to take this challenge on, and have a genuine interest in supporting some of our most vulnerable people, then we'd love to hear from you.

This post is full time with flexibility to split hours between office/home 

HOW TO APPLY
Applications close:Friday 1 October at 4.00pm
Shortlisting:Monday 4 October
Interview:Friday 8 October (+ further reserve date of 15 October)

Applications must be submitted on the application form and no other documentation submitted by candidates will be considered by the Shortlisting Panel.

Candidates shortlisted for interview will be notified, by email, on Monday 4 October. 

If any candidate would wish to discuss the role, including speaking to the current CEO, they are asked in the first instance to contact Hazel Salter, our Corporate Support Manager (contact details via the 'How to Apply' button)

Please click on "HOW TO APPLY"  for full application instructions

Context:  Age UK Wandsworth (AUKW) is a local, independent charity that works to promote the wellbeing of all older people in the London Borough of Wandsworth. This is a new role in our staff team that has been created to support our CEO during an exciting transition period where the organisation is growing and introducing new services to help older people.

What we can offer:

• A warm welcome from our small and friendly team of staff and volunteers and our hypo-allergenic office dog.
• The opportunity to really make a difference to the lives of older people in Wandsworth.
• An experienced and enthusiastic CEO who enjoys working on different projects.
• A busy work place where no day is ever the same.
• An experienced staff and trustee leadership team who believe in the value of personal and professional development. We will provide training on our services and in other areas, such as safeguarding and GDPR.

You will:

• Be an extremely organised yet flexible person, who can help our CEO improve systems and procedures in our organisation and help to streamline and reduce her administrative workload.
• Be able to represent the CEO and communicate professionally on her behalf within the organisation and with external stakeholders.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a keen eye for spelling, punctuation and grammar.
• Be a problem-solver who can work well independently and in a team.

Age UK Wandsworth is committed to safeguarding all those in our care. All offers are subject to satisfactory references and DBS check. CVs will not be considered. Please read the job description and person specification on our website carefully before applying for this role.

Job description

This is a new position and a great opportunity to help lead a well-respected national charity, dedicated to making lives better for people with eczema and their families. The post-holder will work closely with, and deputise for, the Society’s chief executive Andrew Proctor.

National Eczema Society is a relatively small and agile organisation. We punch above our weight with four staff and have an ambitious strategy for growth, to maximise the impact of our work, expand our services and increase the number of people we support. You’ll have the opportunity to get involved in all aspects of the charity’s work, and will personally lead our income generation work and some exciting development projects.

The Society relies on voluntary donations to fund its work providing information and advice about eczema through our helpline, website, social media posts and other communications. We also provide a collective voice for people with eczema, raising awareness, supporting research into new treatments and campaigning for better medical care.

You will need some solid fundraising experience and skills to lead our income generation, and a willingness to turn your hand to a wide range of other things. An interest in digital is really important.

The role will suit someone who is proactive and enjoys variety, and has the confidence to use their own initiative. You’re also likely to be motivated by the opportunity to develop your leadership skills and experience.

We are passionate about improving the quality of life for people with eczema and raising awareness of the condition. You would join our small, friendly team based at the charity’s office in Camden, north London. There is flexibility to split hours between office/home.

As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, we encourage people to apply who will bring different backgrounds, perspectives and lived experience, as well as a range of skills. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of ethnicity, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief. We also encourage people with eczema to join us.

Candidates are welcome to contact Andrew Proctor, Chief Executive for an informal chat about the role and exciting opportunity – please email info @ eczma . org

Next steps

Please download the job description and person specification to read more about the role.

Please submit a CV and a covering letter explaining how you meet the requirements for the role of Deputy Chief Executive at National Eczema Society.

Applications will close at 5:00pm on Monday 4 October 2021.

Interviews are to be held in person or by video-conference in the week commencing 11 October 2021.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.

This is a great opportunity to lead a pioneering and well-respected charity, dedicated to the safety and empowerment of adults and children at risk through abuse and of those who support them.

We are looking for someone who is ambitious for the charity, sympathetic to our aims and our local partnership approach who would relish establishing this vital role, and bring a new perspective, energy and drive to our work both locally and nationally.

Key responsibilities will include:

· Represent and be an ambassador for the charity

· Work to support the mission, ethos and values of the charity

· Provide vision, leadership and direction to the charity

· Build on strong and purposeful strategic relationships and alliances

· Lead on strategy and business plan development and implementation

· Manage and drive the growth of the charity’s training service as a social enterprise

· Identify and secure funding to support delivery of the strategic and business plans

· Lead on HR and ensure that the charity has the resources and expertise it needs to fulfil its values, objectives and commitments

· Hold an overview of the charity’s communications

· Represent the organisation and support our work with local partners responsible for the delivery of services

We are looking for an outstanding leader to join us as Chief Executive Officer to build on the success of our members in protecting their employees from domestic abuse. We are currently reaching over 6 million employees and this is a unique opportunity to work with some of the UK’s largest employers, partners and supporters to grow the employer response to domestic abuse in the UK.

Some background…

EIDA enables employers to take action on domestic abuse by raising awareness among employers and their employees, supporting those affected and providing support and education to help perpetrators stop.

EIDA Vision - Every employer taking action on domestic abuse.

EIDA Brand Tag Line - Domestic abuse. It’s all our business.

EIDA Mission - To bring together the experience, expertise, and best practice of employers and partners so that all employers across the UK can support any of their employees affected by domestic abuse.

Together with our partner organisations in the sector we have developed innovative ways to bring employers together and equip them with the necessary resources, tools and skills. We believe that every one of our growing membership of over 800 employers is critical to that mission.

Sound interesting? Then please read on…

As CEO, working closely with our Board, you will be responsible for promoting and influencing this national response to domestic abuse. You will encourage employers to do more to support their people in their workplaces and communities.

Are you someone with proven experience of strategic leadership? Are you commercially astute and a natural fundraiser? Do you understand how to effectively bridge the needs of private and non-profit sectors? These skills will be essential in your role as EIDA CEO as you deliver on our established strategy for achieving growth in our reach and impact. You will need the ability to promote the business case for employer action on domestic abuse and secure funds for EIDA’s ongoing development. Your strong business acumen and hands on, practical approach will be invaluable as you develop a financially sustainable business model for our organisation.

You will be experienced in business and an enthusiastic network builder who has tried and tested communication and relationship building skills. As well as being adept at engaging people at all levels, you will be a convincing partner and influencer at C-suite executive level across private, public and third sectors. Your dynamic and creative leadership will motivate staff, members, partners and supporters to join our mission.

What’s in it for you?

Making a genuine difference to the lives of others every day, you’ll get to work with our dedicated team and have the satisfaction of being instrumental in shaping our success. You’ll be a major influencer in a UK wide network of corporate leaders, Government departments and prominent leaders in the private and non-profit sectors.

We offer flexibility in how we work, a competitive salary, 25 days holiday and pension pro rata (employer contribution 5%).

Hours - 3, 4 or 5 days, we're flexible - talk to us about what would work for you and how you can structure your work to bring the best value to EIDA

Location - Mostly based in central London, though, for  the right individual, we will consider remote working from anywhere in the UK if you are willing to travel.

Support - EIDA’s Board is currently supported by a small team of part-time remote workers and volunteers which we anticipate will need to be increased as funds allow.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a significant part in the strategic management and leadership of one of the most successful and well-known schools in the country. Tiffin School is a selective state secondary school with an excellent financial track record.  We are looking to appoint a well-qualified, experienced and talented financial leader to play a key role in delivering an outstanding finance and business function to our academy.

The postholder will work as a member of the Senior Leadership Team which meets regularly to set the strategic direction of the Academy Trust and plan, organise, monitor and evaluate its work. The postholder will also be the company secretary to the Academy Trust.

The successful candidate must be a highly motivated individual who can lead by example and inspire others. You will:

• Be an experienced financial leader with established proven track record of financial management, risk management and financial operational leadership.

• Have excellent and successful leadership and management skills, and be used to working

with a number of diverse teams.

Some educational and or Charity background may be an advantage but we would welcome applicants from other sectors.

Tiffin School has a vibrant and friendly staff, with a diverse mix of teachers and support staff.  The location is close to Kingston town centre, with excellent public transport links to Central London.  We are close to Richmond and Bushy Parks, and the Surrey countryside.  Benefits include: season ticket loan/Cycle to Work scheme/salary advance scheme for a rental deposit/free on-site parking /childcare vouchers/enhanced maternity benefits/and Local Government Pension Scheme.  For a good feel of the School, please look at the Head’s Newsletters on the website. 

Please see our website for the Recruitment Brochure, including the Person Specification, Job Description and application form.  Only fully completed application forms sent to our vacanies email and received by the stated deadline for applications will be accepted as valid applications.

Safeguarding of Children

REHABILITATION OF OFFENDERS ACT 1974 (EXCEPTIONS) ORDER 1974 (AS AMENDED IN 2013)

Tiffin School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.  The post you are applying for is subject to an order under Section 4(4) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  Applicants must therefore provide information about all: convictions, cautions, warnings, reprimands, binding over or other orders, pending prosecutions, criminal investigations that are not “protected” as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013).  This particular post is also subject to a section 128 management check.

Equal Opportunities

Tiffin School is an equal opportunities employer and its policies, including the need to guard against false assumptions based on an applicant’s sex, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, disability, religion, age, marital status, working pattern, sexual orientation or gender reassignment, are followed at all stages of the selection procedure.

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. Live and 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.

Closing date: 19th September 2021

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

If you would like to see a large print version of this information please click the Apply button and follow the link in the job description text.

As the first permanent CEO of this recently established independent charity you’ll lead our start-up and growth, taking Jeans for Genes® into a new and exciting phase.

This is an extraordinary opportunity to shape and grow a new charity with an important mission. It’s not for the faint hearted because you’ll be setting up governance systems, formulating financial strategies and setting the future vision.

We want you to test new approaches that bigger organisations struggle to deploy. That’s why we’re looking for an extraordinary leader with a combination of entrepreneurial spirit, experience of building and leading teams, strategic insight and commercial awareness.

To see the full job and person specification see the attachment below.

Yarl’s Wood Befrienders (YWB) support people detained at Yarl’s Wood Immigration Removal Centre (YWIRC) and in some cases provide post-detention support. We are looking for an individual to take on the role of CEO. We are seeking an energetic and compassionate individual to take the organisation forward at this pivotal time, given the expected changes at YWIRC and in the wider immigration detention environment. The CEO will provide strategic leadership, developing best-practice ways to develop the charity’s services, generate income, raise awareness of its work and cultivate and maintain strategic partnerships. The CEO is also responsible with the board for setting and maintaining the tone, vision and culture of the organisation in a collaborative working environment.

As the organisation’s CEO, you will lead the organisation with the board of trustees, working closely with members of staff, trustees and volunteers to provide a high standard of service to our beneficiaries. You will ensure that our services are accessible to all beneficiaries in accordance with our mission statement to meet their emotional and practical needs. You will ensure that the charity complies with its legal obligations to the Charity Commission. You will manage staff and volunteers of the charity as well as managing the office on a day-to-day basis. 

Arts 4 Dementia’s mission is to enable everyone with cognitive impairment both pre- and post- diagnosis to engage in stimulating arts and cultural activity to slow cognitive decline, improve their wellbeing and that of their carers, and enable them to live better and for longer in their communities.   

Arts 4 Dementia seeks a CEO with vision to lead the charity into a new phase of its life, to move from being a largely London-orientated charity to one with nation-wide impact, in the context of the social prescribing revolution taking place across the UK, for which A4D is proud to have helped drive the agenda.

Overseeing all aspects of the day-to-day operations, the CEO will support the board in developing appropriate strategies, take the lead in promoting the charity’s aims with public bodies and decision makers, and in building sustainable partnerships with arts and non-profit organisations to deliver social prescribing to the arts.  

Candidates should also have several years previous working experience as CEO or senior manager in the charity sector, preferably demonstrating success in campaigning and advocacy, but above all with a passion for A4D's mission. 

The Trustees will look for evidence of experience / strengths in the following areas:

• Experience in the arts and/or health and dementia
• A track record in leadership, ideally in a charity or a not-for profit arts organisation.
• Ability to think strategically, convert strategy to realistic plans and drive a growth agenda.
• Effective communicator with experience and presence to engage with senior management of other organisations in the charity or public sectors and to build strong external relationships.
• Provision of strong but sympathetic leadership and motivation to staff and volunteers, and delegate appropriately.
• Experience with budgets, financial management, Board reporting.
• Appreciation of the principles of good corporate governance particularly as applied to UK Charities.

More information, including an abridged job description, are available on request.

Note 1: Currently the role is remote but an office may be reopened in the future and is likely to be in London.

Note 2:  The role is advertised as full-time and the Trustees beleive this is appropriate.  However for the right candidate we may consider proposals for 4 days a week (salary pro-rated) 

We are at an exciting period of change presenting a career defining opportunity for either an experienced or aspiring Chief Executive to lead on the sustainability and strategic direction of the organisation.

Sight Life, formerly Cardiff Institute for the Blind, is entering a new chapter in its long history in supporting blind and partially sighted people.

Reviewing how we can best meet the future needs of people with sight loss in South Wales, we have mutually agreed to leave RNIB, enabling Sight Loss to have a greater focus on local face to face services and for RNIB to continue its national focus. We will, though, continue to work closely with the RNIB as we did prior to the merger.

Sight Life

Sight Life is small but mighty! We have nine members of staff and over 140 volunteers, many of whom have a sight condition. Our offices are located in Cardiff and Swansea but much of our work takes place in the community. We provide a wide range of local services so that blind and partially sighted people across the majority of South Wales can enjoy independent, active, social, and fulfilled lives. Originally established in 1865, we are one of the oldest charities in Wales.

The role

As Chief Executive, you will work closely with the Board of Trustees to develop the organisation’s long-term strategy, business, and financial plans, and provide effective leadership to management teams to deliver on the organisation’s aims, securing long term financial security. 

Your initial tasks will be to ensure a sustainable future for Sight Life and that we maintain our existing services. However, beyond that, there is considerable scope for a motivated and innovative CEO to build on and expand the services we currently provide.

You will be responsible for all governance policies, processes and procedures, ensuring they meet legal, regulatory and statutory obligations relating to equality and diversity, employment law, financial and accounting practices, health, safety and welfare, information governance, safeguarding and all other requirements relating to charitable company law.

You will also represent Sight Life at external events and publicity opportunities, raising the Charity’s profile through networking and with all forms of media (print, broadcast, online, social, etc).

The successful candidate will be a proven Senior Manager with experience of leading teams, customer facing services, and successfully generating income through varied funding streams. You will be a natural ambassador, confident in building effective relationships internally and externally, using exceptional communication, influencing, and negotiating skills.

As the successful candidate you will also be responsible for steering Sight Life into a new era of independence. You will be responsible for overseeing both the organisational change and development of a new strategy, including fundraising.  

This role is open to candidates outside of the charity sector but knowledge of the statutory and regulatory frameworks that apply to the charity sector is essential.

For more information and to apply please click the apply button.

Closing date: 19 September 2021.

Sight Life is committed to being an equal opportunities organisation and we welcome applications from people with sight loss.

We are delighted to be partnering with The Avenues Youth Project, a ground-breaking and award-winning charity based in North Westminster, to support the search for their next CEO.

The Avenues is one of London's leading youth charities and has over 40 years of experience, with an excellent track record, and exceptionally strong links with the local community. As holders of the Gold Level Quality Mark, they are recognised by London Youth as providers of the highest possible standards of youth work. The Avenues is a special place - staff and youth centre users talk of "magic", with generations of families having their lives touched by the work of the charity. The trusted professional staff deliver relevant and inspiring activities for young people to learn in an informal setting, supported by state of the art facilities, a recently revamped suite of music and recording studios, and a professional level kitchen.

Despite the challenges of the last 18 months, The Avenues has achieved a period of rapid growth, and the new CEO will join at a pivotal time to continue this journey of success and positive impact to young people. Leading a stable and high performing team, the key priorities for this role will be to work towards long term financial stability, to optimize organisational processes and procedures for the size/complexity of business, and to continue to use the increasing profile of the impact the organisation has on young people to influence broader policy work at a regional and national level.

The next CEO will bring senior strategic experience with strong leadership skills and financial management coupled with creative flair. In addition, you will be collaborative, progressive, empathetic and flexible. You will have supported the design and delivery of organisational strategy at a senior level (either as a CEO or a Director/Head of Department), and you will be a confident communicator - comfortable presenting to key partners and donors. You will have a commercial mindset and ideally an understanding of the non-profit funding environment (although this last point is not essential - in fact, we welcome expressions of interest from candidates with work experience in any sector)

To apply for this role, please either reply to this advert with an updated version of your CV or contact Brigitte Studner or Matt Adams on [email protected] or 0207 198 6040. In the first instance you will be sent an information pack with details about the role and recruitment process, but the team are on hand to answer any questions that you may have about the role, so please do get in touch if you want a confidential discussion.

The closing date is 9am Friday 15^th October 2021.

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.

The Bureau was established in 1979 as a volunteer centre with the needs and rights of both local people and our volunteers are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to developing solutions that can be delivered through effective voluntary action and partnership working. Over the last 20 years The Bureau has grown and evolved, in line with the changing needs and wants of local people. We have moved on from being ‘just’ a volunteer centre and now offer a range of different services including:

A rare opportunity has arisen, and we are seeking to appoint a new Chief Officer to build on our successes and lead our well established and thriving community wellbeing charity. Our aim is to create opportunities that enable people and communities to take action that makes positive social change and community benefit whilst improving quality of life for local people, all underpinned by our core values.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The successful candidate must have sound leadership skills, be a strategic thinker and have financial and budget management experience. You will be a confident and passionate communicator, with an ability to create positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

Key responsibilities will include:

• The charity continues to thrive, building on its success to date, delivering quality support to the people of Glossopdale.
• The charity conforms with Charity Commission and Companies House requirements.
• The charity operates to its own policies, standards and values.
• The charity is staffed at all times by properly trained workers who provide a high quality of service to the public.
• Proper administrative systems are maintained.
• The charity maintains appropriate liaison with other local statutory and voluntary agencies, professional bodies and the community of Glossopdale.
• Opportunities for development are identified and progressed and forward planning is undertaken to ensure that the charity responds to local needs;
• The Trustee Board is able to fulfil its role through the provision of information, consultation, and policy recommendations.
• The vision and culture of the organisation is strengthened and developed through strong leadership.

The Institute of Alcohol Studies (IAS) is looking to appoint an Interim Chief Executive to lead our high-performing team while our CEO is on maternity leave. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a well-respected charity working on a high profile social and political issue affecting thousands of lives across the UK and worldwide.

Major responsibilities

The Interim Chief Executive will lead the effective delivery of the IAS Strategy, managing a team with a diverse set of responsibilities and maintaining positive relationships with stakeholders to help us meet our goal of securing a reduction of alcohol harm. 

This role involves:

• Providing strategic leadership and operational management to support the delivery of IAS’ strategy.
• Acting as the principal spokesperson for IAS, making representations to government, the media, and other stakeholders.
• Leading and motivating the IAS team, line managing senior staff and ensuring agreed key performance indicators are met, overseeing all HR processes.
• Maintaining a positive relationship with the Board of Trustees, acting as the main point of contact between Directors and the charity’s operations.
• Collaborating with other organisations to maximise achievement of objectives.
• Providing support to and representing IAS interests on key networks and advisory groups including the Alcohol Health Alliance UK, Alcohol and Families Alliance and European Alcohol Policy Alliance.
• Managing a group of external Expert Advisors, ensuring the group is used effectively to support IAS activities.
• Working alongside the Finance Director to monitor income and expenditure and ensure all activities are delivered to agreed timescales and budgets.
• Ensuring all IAS activities reflect our values and comply with all legal and regulatory requirements.

Person specification

Essential requirements:

• Experience of management and leadership of teams in a public health and/or NGO environment.
• Experience of representing an organisation in the media and to external stakeholders.
• Experience of working with a trustee board, management committee or similar to deliver and review strategic plans.
• Experience of working to influence public policy decisions, including overseeing the delivery of communications and public affairs strategies.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to communicate complex data in accessible formats.
• Experience of working within coalitions, networks and/or alliances to meet a common goal.
• Excellent communications and presentation skills with extensive public speaking experience.
• Understanding of the legal requirements and principles of good practice in the management and governance of charities.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with proven ability to prioritise competing demands and respond to change effectively in a fast-paced environment. 

Desirable requirements:

• Experience of working in alcohol policy or related field
• Experience of working to short-term contracts and/or maternity cover posts

First interviews will be held via Zoom on 4th October 2021.

Second interviews will be held via Zoom on 12th October 2021.

Applicants are asked to confirm their availability on these dates in their cover letter.

The location for this role will be flexible working between our office in Westminster and home.

We value diversity and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We seek to employ people based on their ability to carry out the requirements of the role and no applicant will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of disability, gender, race, religion or belief, age, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, or caring responsibilities. Please let us know if you require additional support to make an application, for example, if you require documentation in an alternative format.