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City of London (Hybrid)
Up to £60000 per annum FTE
Part-time (30 hours per week/0.8 FTE)
Permanent
Job description

Wandsworth Oasis seeks a suitably experienced senior leader to become their next CEO to lead the organisation in its next phase of development and the continued delivery of its mission to achieve positive impact for people living with HIV or AIDS.

About Wandsworth Oasis:

The roots of today's charity grew from one shop, on Battersea Park Road, opened in 1992. The shop's objective was to raise funds to support the Wandsworth Oasis AIDS Care Centre. As we grew, our trading charity was formally set up and from there other shops were opened. For over 20 years now, we have been supporting a number of London-based charities that align with our mission of supporting people living with HIV, raising awareness for prevention of HIV infection and challenging stigma.

About the role:

Salary: c£60,000 pa fte (c£48,000 pa actual salary)

Hours: 30 hours per week/0.8fte

Location: Tooting, London SW17. Hybrid working by agreement.

Benefits: 33 days annual (including 8 bank holidays) pro-rata; 6% employer pension contribution

Contract: Permanent (6 month probationary period)

We are happy to consider flexible working arrangements and job-share candidates

The CEO will be reporting to the Co-Chairs and directly line managing the Head of Income Generation and the Finance Manager. The post holder will have responsibility for the management and statutory compliance of the organisation which is a registered charity and company limited by guarantee. The CEO is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the organisation as delegated by the Board, including the management of people and resources and operation of the shops. The CEO fulfils a critical support role to the Board in relation to governance requirements and will be expected to facilitate the development of strategic plans, ensure the sustainable and strategic management of the organisation in collaboration with the Board and, when appropriate, obtain external professional advice.

Responsibilities will include:

Mission and Strategy:

  • With the Board and staff, shape the organisation's strategic and operational plans and lead their successful implementation.
  • Optimise income streams and reserves to guarantee the charity's sustainability and development.
  • Manage Wandsworth Oasis's grants programme to organisations and individuals, from application stage through to reporting from grantee organisations to ensure they achieve measurable impact.

Leadership and Governance

  • Promote and role-model a positive and professional and compassionate workplace culture
  • Work with the Co-Chairs to develop the Board and good governance practice and upholding regulatory requirements.
  • Oversight of volunteer strategy and ongoing management of volunteers

Influencing and External relations

  • Champion prevention of HIV, removal of stigma associated with HIV and the need for high quality support for people living with HIV.
  • Maintain Wandsworth Oasis's external profile and influence with grantee organisations and applicants, other organisations in the HIV space, local stakeholders and networks where the charity operates.

How to Apply:

Charity People Ltd is acting as a recruitment agency advisor to Wandsworth Oasis on this appointment. Interested candidates are invited to submit a CV to and request a candidate pack from Senior Appointments at Charity People.

Closing Date:

Applications must be submitted by Monday 7th October

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 we can help make the application process work for you.

Charity People actively promote equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities with which we work.

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Charity People View profile Organisation type Recruitment Agency Company size 0
Posted on: 13 September 2024
Closing date: 07 October 2024 at 17:30
Job ref: 83591
Tags: Governance / Management