UCL Office of the Vice-Provost (Advancement)

London

Executive Assistant to the Executive Director of Development

Full Time

The appointment will be on UCL Grade 7.

The salary range will be £35,965 - £43,470  per annum, inclusive of London Allowance.

UCL is London’s Global University. We do things differently here and we take the long view. We are not afraid to take risks. We remain focused on making a major contribution to the long term benefit of humanity. In September 2016 UCL launched ‘It’s All Academic’, our bold new global Philanthropy and Engagement Campaign to raise £600m to support students, research and the transformation of our campus. It will enable us to achieve more than ever before to secure our position as one of the world’s top higher education institutions.

From fighting dementia to ensuring generations of students reach their full potential: It's All Academic. UCL’s ideas and discoveries are shaping the future, improving lives and having a massive impact on London and the wider world. There has never been a more exciting time to join our Advancement office. We are a team of exceptionally ambitious, creative and passionate individuals who work together to achieve remarkable things with a global impact, and we would love for you to be part of this exciting journey and our success.

This is your chance to play a pivotal role in delivering our Campaign. As Executive Assistant to the Executive Director of Development you will provide senior executive level secretarial support, including; drafting and proof-reading correspondence, managing inbox and diary arrangements, and deputising for the Executive Director at occasional high level external meetings.

You will be a highly organised and proactive individual, with meticulous attention to detail and a flexible approach to your work. With experience of working in an executive assistant role for a senior leader, you will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a highly developed sense of tact and discretion. You will play a central role in this fast-paced office and will need to often need to work under your own initiative.

We know that our people are our greatest asset and in return we provide an empowering, values-based environment where personal and professional growth is invested in. We offer agile working and flexibility around working hours. We also value mutual respect and collaboration, and have a strong customer-service ethic.  Expectations are high and we work hard, but the rewards are huge.

UCL is an outstanding place to work. We welcome people from all backgrounds and strive to create an environment where everyone can give of their best. Working with some of the greatest intellects in the world, you will also be entitled to a generous pension scheme and holiday allowance.

To find out more about the role, please contact Cathy Brown, Director of Strategy & Operations. For any queries about the application process, please contact Rachael Idowu, People Coordinator. Both can be reached by phone: +44 (0)20 3108 3804.

UCL vacancy reference:  1824319

Applicants should apply online. To access further details about the position and how to apply please click on the ‘Apply’ button above.

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Closing Date: 1st October 2019

Latest time for the submission of applications: 23:59.

Interview Date: TBC

We particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within UCL at this level. 

Build It International is a development NGO that has pioneered a simple and highly effective model that is enabling hundreds of unemployed young people in Zambia to learn essential building skills whilst building vital schools and clinics. Our approach has evolved over the past 12 years with continual learning and improvement.

We have a team of 30 staff across the Shrewsbury and Lusaka offices.

About the role: This is a new senior leadership position who will lead a number of core functions to ensure continued growth and performance improvement.  Taking overall responsibility for fundraising, you will also oversee our strategy implementation including leading on organisational development. We anticipate increasing responsibility as the role establishes itself, with a possible career path to CEO in the medium term.

• Overall responsibility for income across the organisation (currently £1.36m)
• Senior leadership experience within a not for profit organisation ideally with overseas development experience. Some commercial experience an advantage
• Sound understanding and experience of relationship based fundraising/income generation 
• A strong affinity with our mission, values and approach
• Forward-thinking and dynamic with proven experience of leading, developing and managing a high performing team

To Apply

Once you have read the full role description, please submit your CV and include a brief supporting statement (no more than one page of A4).   This should be sent with ‘Managing Director’ in the subject heading by 1600hrs on 14th October, 2019.

Please also see the Information pack available through our website.

Note previous applicants for the position Director Development and Performance need not apply.

Chief Executive Officer

Responsible to: 
Board of Trustees

Salary: 
Circa £60,000 per annum

Hours: 
Full time, 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday with some evening and occasional weekend work

Direct reports: 
- Social Research and Data Lead
- Networks and Partnerships Manager
- Employment and Skills Policy Lead
- London Plus Coordinator
- Business Development and Relationship Lead

Location: 
Central London. Some travel will be required.

Benefits:
- 25 days’ holiday per annum
- Flexible working
- Pension – Employer contribution: 5%

We are looking for an outstanding, values-driven chief executive to help us, our members, partners and stakeholders transform the role of civil society in London. Our values are London’s values:

- We promote equality and champion diversity
- We actively collaborate
- We are always learning
- We act with integrity
- We are bold
- We look for the bigger picture

About London Plus

London Plus is a big, brave idea to champion London’s civil society through insight, influence and powerful connections. London Plus is a new pan-London civil society organisation, set up in 2018 (under the remit of Greater London Volunteering - “GLV”) with a small team that that focuses on the following work areas:

- Social research and data 
- Networks/partnerships 
- Advocacy and voice
- Communications/digital content and operations
- Employment and skills policy and project work

To make London’s voluntary action more effective it will benefit from reliable information, great networks and an influential voice. Civil society organisations are invited to become our members. We facilitate networks to enable conversations to bring about change. With our members and partners, we aim to be the go-to place to bring about positive change for Londoners and the diverse communities and networks that make up civil society in this great capital.

About you

You will have proven experience of strategic leadership, strong financial and business acumen, the ability to see the bigger picture and make the connections for collaboration to achieve a positive change in London. You will be an entrepreneur, a campaigner and have the humility needed to run a small charity. You will have an active commitment to addressing inequality and promoting inclusion.

You will provide visionary leadership that motivates staff, volunteers, trustees, partnerships and stakeholders alike to match the London Plus vision, mission and values. To be responsible for the achievement of the strategic objectives and overall management of London Plus services and to promote the profile and the interests of London Plus and its impact on civil society.

How to apply

If you would like to apply for this position, please select the apply button shown to send the following:

- A full CV
- A supporting statement that tells us why you are interested in this post and your suitability to meet the requirements of the person specification. 

Applications should be submitted through the Webrecruit portal. To do this, please select the apply button shown. 

We are unable to accept applications directly. Your application may not be considered if it is not submitted through Webrecruit.

Next Steps

Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 29th September 2019

Shortlisted candidates will be notified by: Midday, Thursday 3rd October 2019

First interviews: Wednesday, 9th October 2019 (we will make alternative provision for shortlisted observant Jewish candidates)

Second interviews: Monday, 14th October 2019

Please note that the interviews will take place in Central London. 

This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency. 

Other organisations may call this role CEO, Chief Executive, Chief Executive Officer, MD, Managing Director, Director, Operations Director, or Senior Operations Manager.

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER - RECRUITMENT

Peaceful Place is a registered Charity which provides Day Care Services to individuals living with Young Onset Dementia. The Day Centre relocated from Rochford in December 2018 to a more central position in Essex, and now operates from fully owned modern, bespoke premises in Basildon.

The Charity is seeking an accomplished professional to assume the role of C.E.O. Such individual should ideally have previous experience in the Care sector, and be an experienced Leader with boundless enthusiasm for this exciting and fulfilling role. Excellent communication, presentation and I.T. skills are essential.

Closing date 11 October 2019

Salary £40-45k (plus pension)

Hours 37.5 per week

Annual leave 25 days (+ bank holidays)

We are working for a world where LGBT+ young people are fully included in society, with equal access to opportunities, living without fear of prejudice, discrimination and harassment. We are a Cambridgeshire based charity with big ambition and a voice and influence that belies our modest size.  We are seeking an exceptional person to lead the team that takes the vision forward into an exciting future.

This is a great time to join a charity with a strong local and national profile, with exciting plans to expand our services to reach more LGBT+ young people across the county, increase our schools and training services and establish ourselves as the lead LGBT+ charity in the East of England. In 2020, we’ll embark on a new 3 year strategy so we’re looking for an experienced leader to facilitate and realise its development and delivery. 

Our staff team, volunteers and trustees are incredibly passionate about The Kite Trust’s work and leading our organisation will be exciting challenging and rewarding.

Our work is guided by the following values.  We are:

Supportive and Guiding.

We support, encourage and care.

Positive and Inclusive.

We nurture confidence, pride and happiness. We understand and support LGBT+ issues.

We provide opportunities to learn and grow.

Safe and Friendly.

We are trustworthy, professional and confidential. We are open, fun and relaxed.

With a strong history of delivery of services, we now need to focus on continuing our core programmes whilst maintaining and growing our profile. We have a strong business development track record and we need to consolidate and develop this.

The successful candidate will lead and manage a small yet dedicated team of staff and volunteers. As Chief Executive you will provide value based, clear and mission-driven strategic leadership to the charity, ensuring financial sustainability and growth. You’ll also act an ambassador for the charity and champion for young LGBT+ people.

We are looking for someone with proven experience of strategic leadership, empowering staff and volunteers, and growing programmes or services to deliver at scale. We expect you to work closely with the governing Board of Trustees to ensure the effective financial, legal and moral governance of The Kite Trust. You will need to be able to oversee programme delivery and bring the best out of the small dedicated team, delivering the strategic aims of The Kite trust in a creative and inspiring way that will engage others. Although not essential, lived experience of LGBT+ identity would be desirable.

This post is subject to a DBS check. The Kite Trust welcomes applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, sexuality, belief or disability.

Application Information: Application form and 4-page statement with person specification addressed in detail, with examples please

Closing date for applications: 5pm on Friday 11th October 2019

Interviews: Interviews will be held in Cambridge on Monday 21st October between 10am-3pm. Please expect to join us for a full day of recruitment activities and a chance to meet young people and the team.

No Limits are seeking an exceptional Chief Executive who shares our passion and drive to make a difference to children and young people in our area.  We work to a model of good practice supported by Youth Access.  Our core services offer information, advice, counselling and support to enable young people to gain the skills and knowledge necessary to help themselves achieve positive outcomes. 

Keeping our core principles at the heart of what we do drives our structure and approach to our interventions.  This is delivered through our core staff team and our wider group of volunteers.

No Limits has circa 120 staff and 100 volunteers.  We also have a wide network of voluntary, statutory and private sector partners who work with us in various ways. This can include; fund raising, collaborative relationships which can also mean co-delivering services, working relationships with key stakeholders which include, but are not limited to, local authorities, health and education, commissioners and other voluntary sector organisations.

No Limits’ Trustees are seeking applications from candidates from any sector who can demonstrate motivation and understanding of youth work and its associated challenges.

Experience required includes the ability to lead, motivate and develop strong team culture along with the ability to nurture and maintain collaborative relationships.  This is an exciting time for a new CEO to be joining No Limits and we are looking for an extraordinary leader who can bring strategic influence and who can truly inspire both inside and outside the organisation.

For more information about this role and for detaisl on how to apply, please download our information pack.

Applications to be received by 9am Wednesday 25th September 2019.

Initial interviews will be held on Tuesday 1st October 2019.

We are looking for an outstanding, values driven and passionate Chief Executive to help realise our vision of a world where everybody with a spinal cord injury can reach their full potential.

In May 2020, we’ll embark on a new five-year strategy so we’re looking for an exceptional leader to play a role in its development and delivery. This is an exciting time to join a growing charity, with ambitious plans to evolve our services to reach more people affected by spinal cord injury.

About Back Up

Back Up is a national charity that inspires people affected by spinal cord injury to get the most out of life. We offer wheelchair skills training, an accredited mentoring service, proactive telephone support, life skills and activity courses, and support returning to work or education. 

What does the role involve?

As Back Up’s CEO, you’ll provide clear and mission-driven strategic leadership to the charity, ensuring financial sustainability and growth. You’ll be responsible for the operational delivery of the strategic plan, as well as staff leadership, management and administration of the organisation. You’ll also act an ambassador for the charity and champion for people affected by spinal cord injury. Our staff team, volunteers and trustees are incredibly passionate about Back Up’s work and leading our organisation will be an exciting, challenging and very rewarding experience.

Who should apply?

The successful candidate will have proven experience of strategic leadership, empowering staff and volunteers, and growing programmes or services to deliver at scale. Critical to your success will be your outstanding interpersonal skills, ability to develop a high performing senior leadership team, ambitious and entrepreneurial approach and fit with our core values and culture.  Although not essential, a lived experience of disability or spinal cord injury would be desirable.

What is the timetable for the recruitment process?

Deadline for applications: 30 September 2019

1st stage interviews with Back Up: w/c 28 October 2019

2nd stage interviews: w/c 11 November 2019

Target to appoint: w/c 29 November 2019

The Positive Youth Foundation is a Coventry-based charity, established to support young people to achieve their full potential. We have a long-standing track record of developing effective services for young people, in particular, those who find themselves within a wide range of challenging circumstances.

Hours: 30-40 per week (negotiable)
Salary: £40,835-£48,164 (plus generous benefits package), based on full-time salary
Fixed Term: 18 month initial contract

Job Purpose:
Our organisation has seen steady growth over the years, and to facilitate this further, we have an exciting new role within the executive team. The successful candidate has a unique opportunity to drive the organisation forward by leading on the implementation of our organisational programmes, impact, fundraising and associated compliance work. They will join an established management team, providing critical leadership skills and processes. The successful candidate will have a determination to keep young people at the centre of all that we do.

1. The post holder will provide comprehensive leadership support to all Positive Youth Foundation business activity, as well as supporting the wider strategic direction of the Foundation.
2. To support the continuous improvement of the organisation through the development and delivery of a robust business plan to cover:
                 - Fundraising/Sustainability Strategy
                 - Compliance of contracts
                 - Performance, Impact and Learning

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Overall management responsibility for Positive Youth Foundation programmes
2. Ensure compliance of contracts and agreements across the organisations business
3. Support the ongoing development and delivery of cross-organisational processes and procedures, relevant to our core business areas
4. Work closely with the Executive Team to ensure continuous improvement of PYF provision, partnerships and outcomes for young people
5. To lead on our performance, impact and learning frameworks to inform and influence strategic decisions of PYF
6. To maximise the level of external funding aimed at improving or extending provision, delivered through a robust inward investment strategy

Person Specification

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of the management of a charity, social enterprise, public or private sector organisation, gained through significant experience at a senior leadership level
• Knowledge of income-generation and financial control within a charity/social enterprise setting. Including practical knowledge of relevant local, regional and national sources of grant and unrestricted funding
• Knowledge and awareness of issues affecting communities who find themselves living in challenging circumstances
• Knowledge of compliance matters in relation to grant-related and other funding arrangements
• Knowledge of how to design and utilise data capture processes, and use data to influence decision making and strategy developments

Skills and Abilities:

• To be forward thinking in your approach to leadership within the sector
• To be able to support the leadership team with executive/senior management level responsibilities
• To manage a comprehensive workload of staff, programmes and associated compliance measures across the organisation
• Ability to engage with a variety of professional sector groups, including funders and corporate bodies
• Ability to design and implement a successful inward investment strategy designed to maximise resources for social outcomes
• Ability to respond effectively and quickly to competing work priorities
• Ability to work within and contribute towards a dynamic team approach
• Ability to produce high level impact reports, demonstrating value and effectiveness of the organisations business activity

Experience and Education:

• Proven track record of supporting the leadership of an organisation at a senior level, you will have excellent organisational and analytical skills, as well as close attention to detail.
• The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years relevant leadership experience.

Safeguarding
PYF puts safeguarding at the forefront of all its activities. The successful applicant will demonstrate their firm commitment to effective safeguarding practises and high professional standards around all safeguarding issues. An enhanced DBS check is required for this role.
 

Equal Opportunities
PYF are fully committed to the fair treatment of its staff, potential staff or users of its services, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, responsibilities for dependants, age, physical/mental disability or offending background. We actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records.

To apply for this role, please submit your CV with a supporting cover letter outlining your suitability against the job description, or complete the standard Application Form.

About the role

We exist to promote the interests and welfare of our students.

RUSU is proud to represent the students at the University of Reading. We are committed to promoting our students’ interests and welfare, working in partnership with the University of Reading to improve student experience and wellbeing in all areas across our campuses. As a £5m+ multi-purpose charity we campaign, influence and advocate for student rights on our members behalf. This is achieved through delivering a range of services to empower students such as our advice services, societies and sports clubs. We also operate a comprehensive commercial portfolio including numerous events, a nightclub, nursery, café and several franchised units.

RUSU is at a critical point in its history, operating in an increasingly challenging education sector with ever changing student needs and increasing commercial competition. Additionally, there are a number of external factors that require our attention both locally and nationally, including; the impact of Crossrail on our community, the potential impact of the Augar review on the Higher Education sector and the impending impact of Brexit on our students.

With those challenges in mind we have developed our new strategy, which will continue to focus on representing and empowering students and aims to be inclusive of our diverse student population. We will be working alongside the University of Reading with the goal of leading best practice on sustainability within our respective communities. We know that you will want an opportunity to shape our future and have left space in our strategy in years two and three for you to develop our responses to the challenges we face, the goals we have targeted, and the priorities we want to focus on.

Who we're looking for

RUSU is operating well, with knowledgeable staff, passionate sabbatical officers, enjoying a strong financial position and an excellent relationship with our university partner.

We expect that our next Chief Executive will have some experience operating in a not-for-profit environment with an innovative and collaborative flair. We want to recruit an individual with impeccable communication skills and the ability to motivate and inspire staff, officers, students and volunteers, who will thrive in this fast-paced community. It is essential that you are people orientated, visible, transparent and can interpret, and work with, complex financial and governance arrangements.

RUSU is an inclusive organisation that is proud of its diverse workforce. We are committed to removing barriers within our workplace and will be open to considering requests for flexibility or alternative working arrangements.

For more information and to apply, please visit the job page on Peridot Partners' website via the application method on this site.

Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 21st October

As part of our exciting development, the Student Christian Movement wishes to appoint a CEO to lead the organisation. We are looking for a dynamic and motivated person who can provide strategic leadership, raise our profile, and oversee fundraising to support the growth of the movement. Together with the Operations Manager, the CEO will support and develop a talented staff team.

The ideal candidate will enjoy networking, acting as a confident ambassador of the organisation, and will be adept at promoting organisations with marketing flair. Our CEO will be a successful manager of teams, creating high levels of motivation and ensuring financial targets are met.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic and LGBTQ+ individuals who are currently underrepresented in the organisation.

Purpose of the role

The Chief Executive Officer will work with the Trustees to develop and lead on the strategic direction of the charity, ensuring that SCM’s vision is realised in line with our values. The CEO will take the lead in developing the profile, influence and funding of the organisation.

The CEO along with the Operations Manager make up the senior staff team of the organisation, with the Operations Manager leading the implementation of the organisational strategy. It is important that these two roles complement and support each other to lead the organisation successfully.

Summary of key areas of responsibility

Working closely with the Trustees, the Chief Executive Officer will be responsible for ensuring the continued growth of the charity and overseeing the management of SCM, taking responsibility for implementing the agreed strategies and setting priorities. The role has a particular emphasis on raising the profile of the organisation and generating funds. The main duties of the post include:

• Providing strategic leadership of SCM’s work, including developing and ensuring implementation of the strategic plan once agreed with the Trustees.
• Representing the movement at a national and international level to raise the profile of SCM.
• Managing and enhancing the reputation of SCM.
• Developing and overseeing the delivery of a marketing and PR plan to significantly increase the profile and membership of SCM.
• Leading the staff team, with direct management of the Operations Manager and Fundraising staff.
• Overseeing SCM’s fundraising work to ensure the sustainability of the organisation.
• Having strategic oversight of the financial management of the charity and setting priorities.
• Developing and maintaining successful partnerships with funders, other like-minded organisations, national church bodies and stakeholders.
• Maintaining good proactive communication with the trustees, who are students or recent graduates; the Council of Reference; and other relevant bodies.
• Supporting the trustees in ensuring good governance.
• Taking responsibility for Safeguarding across the organisation.
• Reporting at trustee meetings and attending other meetings as necessary.

A flexible approach will be required for the role, as additional responsibilities may occur from time to time. The role will require some travel across Britain for which reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed.

The British Association for Music Therapy (BAMT) is the professional body for music therapy in the UK, providing both practitioners and non-practitioners with professional support, information and training opportunities.  We provide a voice for the profession, as well as for some of the most vulnerable children and adults in our society.  As a charity, we are committed to promoting and raising awareness of music therapy, developing understanding through providing information to the general public, and supporting the advancement of education, research and professional practice.

We now have a vacancy for a Chief Executive, which will be a new role for the Charity.  We therefore need someone who will be motivated by this challenge; someone to help shape the future of music therapy in the UK, further raise BAMT’s profile and to enable us to develop, grow and thrive. 

The successful candidate will be a strategic leader with outstanding communication skills, the ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, plus the experience of building and leading a team.  They will have significant previous experience of generating income and the interpersonal and networking skills to be an ambassador for BAMT.

If you are someone who is passionate about making a difference to the lives of vulnerable children and adults and have the vision and drive to lead a small but growing charity, we would welcome your application.

For further information about this role and how to apply, please download the Recruitment Pack from our website. 

This is a part-time role (3 days a week) and is based in a vibrant part of London. The salary is up to £55,000 pa (pro rata)

Please send your CV along with a supporting statement (of not more than 3 sides of A4) referring to the application pack - Knowledge and Experience section. 

Deadline for applications is noon on Friday 27th September 2019 and interviews will take place on Thursday 10th October 2019

Hours: 35 hours per week.

Salary: £40,306 Scale PO6-Point 49

Contract: 2 year fixed term

Location: Rochdale and District Mind has a main base in Rochdale and outreach in Heywood and Middleton. The post holder will initially be based in Rochdale. They will be required to travel within and outside of the Borough as required. 

Holidays: 25 days per annum plus statutory Bank Holidays.

Pension: Available with Now Pensions.

Following the retirement of the current Chief Executive Rochdale and District Mind is seeking a new Chief Executive Officer who will be responsible for the leadership, strategic growth and the development, management and overall financial position of the charity. The Chief Executive will have an Operations Manager and Business Manager in place to oversee the day to day running of the organisation and free them up to grow the organisation through the development of partnerships and the pursuit of additional funding streams. The Chief Executive will represent Rochdale and District Mind, promoting its vision and mission and working with Mind in Greater Manchester partners, key stakeholders, and local communities.

We are proud to have worked for over 3 decades for improvements in local mental health services, challenging stigma and increasing public awareness and celebrated our 30th anniversary in 2017.

Rochdale and District Mind has a proven track record of developing innovative responses to local need and delivering high quality services. We are now a key local provider of mental health and wellbeing services and Advocacy services in Bury. We have a skilled and dedicated staff and volunteer team, a passionate community fundraiser and a diverse Board of Trustees.

Applications are invited from those with significant experience and a proven record of working at a senior manager level and who have a sharp awareness of the challenges within the sector and a track record of organisational growth. 

We are seeking a candidate with significant strategic, business and leadership skills who can grow the organisation and ensure that it is strategically well placed for the future.

If you have vision, inspiration, creativity and a proven track record in this field then we look forward to hearing from you.

CLOSING DATE: 5pm on Wednesday 25th September  

INTERVIEW DATES:First interviews 7th October

Second interviews if required 14th October

Orchestras for All (OFA) believes that all young people should be able to access the life-changing experience of group music-making whatever their circumstances. Our aim is to address the inconsistent provision of high-quality music experiences across the UK in order to help disadvantaged young people realise their full potential and develop crucial life skills.

We work to address the problem of access for our beneficiaries, tackling all kinds of barriers – logistical, financial, geographical, personal and cultural – with the overarching objectives that:

• young people will have increased access to high quality, consistent provision of ensemble music-making opportunities
• young people will be better equipped with the life skills and self-awareness they need to achieve their aspirations

Based out of our office in Cecil Sharp House in Camden, OFA is looking for an Executive Director to join our team on a full-time basis. The role will be offered on a permanent contract at £50,000-£53,000 per annum (depending on experience).

You will join the team at an exciting moment in OFA’s journey, leading up to our 10th anniversary year and launch of a new five-year strategy in July 2020. This is a vital role in building the future of the organisation and is a real opportunity for the right candidate to build a robust and sustainable organisation with the potential to become a sector leader in inclusive ensemble music-making. The Executive Director will lead the organisation through this all-important next phase supported by Founder and Artistic Director Marianna Hay and committed board of trustees.

The successful candidate will be:

• Entrepreneurial in outlook, will enjoy sales and marketing and have an adventurous approach to the fast-changing not-for-profit sector
• Someone with a background in the arts and / or state secondary education, or with experience of building and driving a small organisation in the social enterprise or charity sector
• An innovator, with the ability to think laterally and find solutions to problems
• A firm believer in the value of participation in music-making and passionate about music education, young people and artistic innovation
• Experienced in strategic integration of digital marketing and development of online content into the work of an organisation
• Someone who both enjoys working collaboratively and the challenges of leading a small and dynamic team

Our mission is to be the lead deliverer of educational, rehabilitation and care services in the UK, creating a nationally and internationally recognised centre of excellence and providing class-leading support. We provide an environment in which our children, young people and adults can thrive. Formed in 1841 to care for the growing number of blind people in Liverpool, Catholic Blind Institute (CBI) now provides two exceptional residential services using our values-led ethos to deliver top quality care and a highly personalised approach.

St Vincent's School is a globally recognised, high quality, residential OFSTED Outstanding school for visually impaired children with access to the full national curriculum. Christopher Grange is a highly respected residential, nursing and palliative care home that also offers visual rehabilitation services, via its sight loss learning hub. We are inclusive and welcome diversity, including those of all faiths and those of none.

We are consistently acknowledged for our high standard of care by regulators and our deeply committed staff create an environment in which our children, young people and adults are enabled to achieve a life of fulfilment, security and dignity, irrespective of disability, infirmity or age.

Catholic Blind Institute

Chief Executive Officer

Competitive salary

Liverpool

We are looking for a CEO to build, shape and develop CBI for the next step in our history. Working with the Board and building on our strong local, national and global reputation as well as our stable financial position, the CEO will strategically review the current landscape and identify new opportunities to maximise our impact and grow services that best support our clients. This will include reviewing new partnership opportunities, diversifying our funding and maximising our resources and reach. The CEO will act as an ambassador externally with key stakeholders and will lead and support our inspiring staff.

In order to continue our enviable success and remain flexible in the market place, we seek an individual with sound strategic experience and a creative approach. Our next CEO will have experience of developing strategies that maximise growth opportunities and deliver long-term sustainability as well as successfully adapting to changing external environments. A visionary and inspiring leader driven by strong values, the incoming CEO will demonstrate exceptional communication skills and experience of building strong relationships with a breadth of stakeholders. The successful candidate will also share our commitment for providing a high quality environment that ensures people and staff thrive.

To learn more about this unique opportunity, and to find out how to apply, please read the full appointment brief, on the Prospectus website, which can be reached by clicking on the “Apply on Website” Button.

Closing date: 7 October 2019

Initial interviews with Prospectus: 14 - 24 October 2019

Site visits to St Vincent's School and Christopher Grange w/c 4th November 2019

Panel interviews at CBI offices: 11 November 2019

Catholic Blind Institute is committed to achieve greater diversity in its executive team, and welcome applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, sexuality, belief or disability.