Chief Executive Jobs
Ivy Rock Partners is incredibly proud to be recruiting a new Chief Finance and Operations Officer for the Harris Federation. This is an amazing opportunity for a passionate finance leader who is looking to work within an organisation impacting children across London and the south east. Market leading salary and benefits on offer.
We welcome applications from all sectors, particularly applicants who have operated in highly regulated environments, and have led on ERP implementation projects.
Harris Federation seek to operate in areas with high levels of socio-economic disadvantage. In these places a high quality education is fundamental to the future success of the children they serve. They aim to disrupt the status quo, and free-up our teachers and leaders to focus on one thing and one thing only, providing an exceptional education for every child, where all children thrive and learn through engagement with an exciting, ambitious curriculum underpinned by excellent teaching.
Job Purpose
Finance
• To lead and manage the Harris Federation finance function so that Harris delivers its educational aims and objectives as well as meets all DfE and EFSA requirements
• To be responsible for the financial sustainability and development of Harris Federation and for the financial probity of the organisation
• To ensure the provision of an efficient, responsive, reliable, and effective financial service to the Harris Federation.
• To support the CEO in his role as Accounting Officer in line with the Academy Finance Handbook
• To provide strong leadership and direction to an established central finance team consisting of 35 staff), this being the led by a strong Financial Controller and the business partnering team led by a strong Head of Business Partnering
• To manage the Financial Controller and oversee the operational finance and accounts team
• To manage the Head of Finance Business Partnering and oversee relationships with key stakeholders across the academy network
Operations
• To work alongside the CEO and Directors to continue the development of an effective and efficient business model for the Harris Federation central services
• This will align with the Oracle roll out where the current operating model will require business change that will drive the efficiencies and benefits a new and sophisticated system like Oracle can bring
• To give strong leadership and direction to the central systems team (circa 6 staff), this team currently supporting the roll out of the Oracle system across HR, Payroll and Finance
• To ensure the provision of an efficient, responsive, reliable and effective systems support and development service to the Harris Federation
Bild
Chief Operating Officer
£59,000 - £69,000
Permanent, full-time
Remote with at least one office-based day per week in person / in office
Since 1971 Bild has championed the human rights of people with learning disabilities. We want a society where everyone enjoys the same rights and opportunities.
For over 50 years we have protected and supported the rights of people with learning disabilities. In partnership with others, we identify and share best practice to help build a more inclusive society. We seek to empower and enable people to thrive. We work with people with lived experience to support organisations and their staff to build inclusive environments and communities.
The Bild Group - Bild, the Restraint Reduction Network (RRN) and Bild Association of Certified Training (ACT) - are three independent charities with their own governance arrangements, who share the same common goal. The Group shares support functions including communications, finance and HR.
Our Chief Operating Officer is a newly established role to have oversight of all Bild operations and those of the Restraint Reduction Network, a charity
with an ambitious vision to eliminate the unnecessary use of restrictive practices in health and social care and education
The responsibilities of the COO are multifaceted. In addition to being the lead for the efficient functioning of the organisation, the role is responsible for ensuring that all grant funded projects are run smoothly and are completed on time and within budget. This includes our traded services such as workplace training and qualifications programmes.
The role deputises for the Chief Executive and is responsible for HR and future workforce planning as well as business development across the group.
We are seeking a senior manager with relevant sector experience – charity, disability, health, social care, education – who has held responsibility for multi-programme and project management delivered in co-production with stakeholders and partners. Your responsibilities will have included the development of a sustainable income generation programme, the production of funding bids and reporting to funders.
Your wider people management experience will have included multi-disciplinary team leadership and involvement in, or leading, wider people and organisational development interventions.
Closing date: 27th June at 10am
First Interviews: Week beginning 8th July 2024
Second Interviews: Week beginning 15th July 2024
We are looking to appoint our first Chief Financial Officer to help drive change across the institution, to lead its financial strategy and enhance its financial stability enabling us to realise our ambitions to be the world’s leading design museum.
It’s an exciting time join the Design Museum’s senior leadership team. We have recently set out our vision and five-year strategy that focuses on how we can realise the transformative potential of design. Over the past two years we have substantially increased programming throughout our landmark building which is buzzing with energy and purpose. We have established Future Observatory as the national centre for design research for the green transition and been accorded IRO status in record time, the first independent museum to be recognised in this way.
As part of the dynamic senior leadership team, the CFO will work closely with the board and CEO/Director to drive change across the organization. This role will be responsible for leading financial strategy, leading strategic thinking about future income generation, and enhancing the organisation’s financial and operational stability to enable the museum to realise its ambitions. Leading the Finance and People teams this role has the key levers to shape the future of the museum.
The successful candidate will be a fully qualified accountant and be able to demonstrate:
- Proven experience in a leadership role;
- Experience at Board level and ability to work in collaboration with Trustees and colleagues;
- Understanding and experience of strategic risk management, finance audit and internal controls
This is an exciting opportunity for the right individual. We are looking for an inspiring and engaging leader with a highly strategic, financially and commercially astute mind, strong innovation and commercial flair with excellent business and negotiating skills. You will have proven leadership experience in a multifaceted organisation where the management of operational excellence has been integral to the success of the organisation. You will have an understanding of and interest in the opportunities to grow organisational success through appropriate strategies for people development as well as the ability to ensure a supportive and inspiring working environment.
If you feel you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role we very much look forward to hearing from you.
Please submit your CV, with a supporting statement describing why you would be the best person to join this team and make the Design Museum the best it can be.
Recruitment timings
Application deadline: Sunday 14th July, midnight
Shortlisting: approx. 18th July
First stage interviews: w/c 22nd July
Second stage interviews: w/c 29th July
The National Saturday Club, founded by Sir John and Lady Sorrell through The Sorrell Foundation in 2009, plays a crucial and distinctive role in the educational landscape for young people aged 13-16. The charity which is operating UK-wide, has seen significant growth in recent years and we are committed to continuing to expand our programme to reach even more young people. With this growth comes increased operational and financial complexity necessitating an expansion of our leadership capacity. To support these efforts, we are seeking a full-time Chief Operating Officer to oversee and lead our organisation’s financial and operational functions.
We are looking for someone who will bring strategic vision, dynamism, and an ethos of innovation and creativity. The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant with a track record of achievement at a senior level. You will be an experienced, visible and inspiring leader, championing the difference that strong financial and operational management can make to our front-line activities and sharing our passion for equity in extracurricular educational opportunities for young people.
Since its inception, the National Saturday Club has evolved into a nationwide movement offering free extracurricular education. Our programme places young people at the heart of a vibrant network of world-class professionals from education, the cultural sector and industry, all of whom are dedicated to helping young people achieve their full potential. In recent years we have expanded our network from 74 Saturday Clubs in 2021 to over 100 in 2024, with a target of 140 by 2025-26 and an ambition to reach 180 clubs by 2026-27. To meet the demands of this growth, we have also doubled our staff, with a team of 20 this year. This expansion is made possible by a growing network of funders and supporters who recognise the transformative impact of our work.
This new role of COO will be responsible for finance, data and IT, risk management, legal, HR and culture and premises, including oversight on all operational areas including health and safety, and safeguarding You will also provide focused financial and operational long-term planning, strategic leadership and, as we grow, cultivate a culture that reflects our values and is rooted in equity, diversity and inclusion.
The postholder must provide outstanding strategic leadership in the areas of financial sustainability and operational process: to support the staff team and the organisation to deliver on its ambitious growth strategy; to meet the expectations and needs of its beneficiaries, partners and funders; and to ensure the organisation’s approaches and processes support the delivery of the programme and facilitate the engagement of the external network of educators and partners across the UK.
Recruitment timings
Application deadline: Sunday 7th July
Shortlisting: approx. 10th July
NSC panel interviews 17th and 19th July
Final meetings/offer made: week of 22nd July
This is an exciting new role to build upon the recognition of our achievements to date, by elevating the awareness of the Trust and our many partners. We expect that National Geographic will release their documentary in Autumn 2024 about Shackleton and the expedition organized by the Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust that found the wreck of Endurance in the Weddell Sea. This is likely to lead to heightened awareness of and interest in our work, which will appeal to applicants with a real interest in maritime heritage and, ideally, the Falkland Islands and/or the South Atlantic/Southern Ocean.
As COO you will serve as the first point of contact representing FMHT in, we envisage, an increasingly high-profile public manner. You will report to the Chair of Trustees, working collaboratively with the Trustees. You will also collaborate with a variety of charities, institutions and agencies, all with shared interests in our work.
We are seeking an energetic ‘all-rounder’ - a proven leadership professional who will roll their sleeves up and deliver. You will have outstanding communication and liaison skills, be skilful in raising funds and engaging sponsors together with sound financial and contract management experience. Drawing from your previous experience you will help to design, implement and deliver our operational and commercial objectives. Highly self-motivated, you will possess the vision, energy and drive to help create and to implement sustainable strategies for the Trust.
More information is available when you click on the apply button as this takes you to the FMHT website where the full job advert, job description and application pack is.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Percival are excited to be working exclusively with Impact Hub London to help the appoint a new Sales and Membership Experience Director to join their exciting team. In this role you will manage a brilliant team of events, sales and community focused professionals in an environment that is mission led.
Impact Hub London is a home for positive change. Their purpose is to accelerate entrepreneurial action that benefits people and planet.
Through their workspaces, business support programmes, membership community and events, they bring together impact-driven individuals and organisations to build a more fair and sustainable future. We are part of the world’s leading network for building communities and ecosystems for change through social and environmental entrepreneurship, with over 100 Impact Hubs across 60+ locations hosting 25,000 members.
Title: Sales and Membership Experience Director
Salary: £55,000 per annum
Working Pattern: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: London
The Sales and Membership Experience Director is a newly formed and pivotal role, reporting directly to the IHL CEO, that combines their new scaling opportunity with cementing their historic strength. Specifically, with four times the desk, meeting room and events space now available to sell, you will lead the IHL sales effort to bring in new members, sell available offices and step change their revenue. At the same time, their focus on member experience and community building has been their strongest sales driver for 16 years and is core to the whole Impact Hub ethos. You will therefore also lead the team to foster a sense of belonging, collaboration and purpose within their diverse community of members, partners and stakeholders.
You will have extensive sales experience with a record of success in delivering results in both acquisition and retention, developing sales strategies and managing a small sales team. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in membership management or related roles, with a track record of fostering an inclusive, vibrant, and engaged membership community.
Recruitment Timeline
Deadline for Applications: Wednesday 3rd July
1st Stage Interviews: week commencing 15th July
2nd Stage Interviews: week commencing 22nd July
We value diversity and know how important it is for charities to fairly represent their beneficiaries, therefore we encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
The team at Percival are committed to your journey as a candidate and will provide any necessary support throughout the application process. If you need any assistance or require any reasonable adjustments throughout the process, please don’t hesitate to contact our Recruitment Director, Adam.
To apply, simply submit your CV. Should you meet the requirements, we will provide you with the full job description and arrange a call or meeting to provide further information about the next steps. Please note you may be required to complete a cover letter in order to submit a full application. To fully understand what we will do with your data, please review our policy on our website.
We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
The Director of Development Operations plays a critical role in significantly growing development income at Kew, leading a high-performance team and developing and embedding best practice fundraising across the Development Directorate and broader Kew. You will lead the Research, Stewardship, Fundraising Campaign and Events teams and will manage the Development Directorate’s strategy development and delivery planning. You will facilitate positive and productive engagement with key stakeholders across the organisation, including marketing, communications, science and horticulture, for example co-creating fundraising campaigns, project propositions and impact reporting.
Working with the Associate Director, Campaigns and the Executive Director of Development, this role leads on implementing Kew’s major public fundraising campaign, achieving significant income targets, strengthening Kew’s fundraising capabilities and helping to establish a culture of philanthropy across the organisation. You will be a member of the Development Directorate leadership team and support our Trustees and Development Council to engage with our fundraising efforts.
About You
Our ideal candidate will have extensive experience in fundraising and/or marketing, and be an expert in one or more of the Development Operations functional areas (Research, Stewardship, Campaigns and Events). With a proven track record in leading high-performance teams, the ideal candidate will have excellent communication and influencing skills to build strong relationships across the organisation. You will be a strategic thinker, able to translate ambition into deliverable impact. You are organised, persistent and proactive, able to work at pace and deliver to a high standard. You have strong analytical skills and able to communicate complex information effectively.
This role is based at Kew with the option of regular home working, subject to operational requirements.
About Us
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) is a leading plant science institute, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and major visitor attraction. Our mission is to understand and protect plants and fungi for the well-being of people and the future of all life on Earth.
We are working to end the unprecedented extinction crisis and to help create a world where nature is protected, valued by all and managed sustainably. We will achieve these goals by drawing on our leading scientific research, unrivalled collections of plants and fungi, global network of partners, inspirational gardens at Kew and Wakehurst, and our 260 years of history.
Join us on our journey as protectors of the world’s plants and fungi!
Our fantastic benefits package includes opportunities for continuous learning, a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, an Employee Assistance Programme and other wellbeing support such as cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership. We also offer a competitive pension, an employee discount scheme and free entry into a wide range of national museums and galleries, as well as access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.
We are dedicated to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to interview disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.
No agencies please.
Reporting directly to the ICA Director, this role presents an exciting opportunity to cultivate organisation-wide strategic thinking in partnership with the Senior Management Team (SMT).
ICA is… For the brave, the new, the curious
The Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) is London’s leading space for contemporary culture. It commissions, produces and presents new work in film, music, performance and the visual arts by today’s most progressive artists.
As the newly appointed Director of Finance and Resources, you will:
- Provide visionary financial, business, and risk management leadership across the ICA
- Drive the delivery of the organization’s comprehensive financial strategy
- Lead the commercial operations, including hires, events, and rentals, and manage the outsourced food and beverage contract
- Provide leadership for the HR department and oversee the outsourced IT function
You will need to be:
- A qualified accountant with extensive (at least 5 years) strategic, operational and financial management experience, preferably gained from within the arts venue, gallery, or performing arts space, but the role is very transferable for someone from the wider not-for-profit finance community
- Proven in overseeing complex budgets in mid-scale organisations and with a firm understanding of technical financial matters
- A proven leader, able to inspire and motivate staff and show a passion for best business partnering practice and a willingness to roll up your sleeves
- Entrepreneurial with a hands-on attitude to income generation
- A strong communicator able to engage with colleagues across the organisation, explaining financial information to colleagues with varying levels of financial knowledge and providing appropriate financial reporting and representation at Board level, as well as to other external parties
- Able to develop, layout and implement detailed business plans and projects
- Fully committed to supporting diversity across the organisation and passionate for the Institute of Contemporary Arts, its history and important place within the cultural landscape of the 21st century
Timings:
Deadline to apply on Sunday 23rd June
Interviews – weeks commencing 1st & 8th July
Please share your CV and a short 1 page cover letter (detailing your core motivations and relevant skills) before the deadline.
Join us in this unique and exciting new role as Director of Housing and Facilities, to ensure those with learning disabilities and autism are enabled to live the best life possible
Applications close at 9 a.m. Thursday 27th June 2024.
About One Fylde
At One Fylde we provide person-centred support, accommodation, and activities for adults and young people who have learning disabilities and autism, so they are enabled to live the best life possible.
One Fylde supports over 230 individuals in the Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre areas, and employs nearly 400 staff.
The role
This is an exciting time to join One Fylde, as one of 4 Executive Directors leading the organisation, the Housing Director is a new role. You will have the opportunity to shape and grow the role and the future of the charity, whilst taking lead responsibility for the development and implementation of One Fylde’s housing strategy, and housing operations.
About you
We are seeking a visionary individual with experience in housing and property management, and a passion for creating inclusive environments for people with learning disabilities and autism.
You will bring well-honed leadership skills to manage a small team, be commercially astute with the ability to engage and negotiate with key stakeholders and have the flexibility to travel around the region (approx. 30 mile radius).
If you are someone who thrives on creating positive change, values inclusivity, and enjoys working in a dynamic and collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you.
Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the job description and register your interest to apply.
Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Thursday 27th June 2024.
The Director of Corporate Partnerships will lead the development of strategic corporate partnerships with key organisations in priority sectors, generating significant income for Kew, influencing and supporting the implementation of nature positive strategies across the business sector and helping to facilitate business voices in influencing key audiences. With your team you will be responsible for building a pipeline of potential partnerships at a variety of levels, including an effective corporate membership scheme, corporate sponsorship and long term project funding.
You will work to lead change across Kew to embrace the full potential of corporate partnerships navigating the organisational and logistical challenges required to deliver long-term transformation. You will be a member of the Development Directorate leadership team and work closely with the Kew Director, Trustees and Development Council to maximise the potential of high-level networks. You will build Kew’s external profile with potential corporate partners, proactively implementing a business development plan and working with key stakeholders such as marketing and comms, science and horticulture to facilitate this. You will carefully steward and grow Kew’s existing corporate partners, foster long term loyal connections.
Our ideal candidate will have a proven track record of developing long-term partnerships with businesses, resulting in significant income generation and strategic impact. Experience leading a high-performance team and working across a large scale organisation is essential. You will be excellent at stakeholder engagement and influencing, internally and externally and will have a good understanding of corporate sustainability drivers and issues. You are a strategic and creative thinker, able to develop and deliver innovative propositions for partners. You are organised, persistent and proactive able to work at pace and deliver to a high standard.
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) is a leading plant science institute, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and major visitor attraction. Our mission is to understand and protect plants and fungi for the well-being of people and the future of all life on Earth.
We are working to end the unprecedented extinction crisis and to help create a world where nature is protected, valued by all and managed sustainably. We will achieve these goals by drawing on our leading scientific research, unrivalled collections of plants and fungi, global network of partners, inspirational gardens at Kew and Wakehurst, and our 260 years of history.
Join us on our journey as protectors of the world’s plants and fungi.
Our fantastic benefits package includes opportunities for continuous learning, a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, an Employee Assistance Programme and other wellbeing support such as cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership. We also offer a competitive pension, an employee discount scheme and free entry into a wide range of national museums and galleries, as well as access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.
For more information and to apply, please click on the Apply button.
We are dedicated to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to interview disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.
No agencies please.
- An opportunity to join one of the UKs largest housing associations
- Orbit Group are looking for a Director of Governance
About Our Client
Orbit was established in 1967 by two people on a park bench contemplating how to tackle homelessness. The passion they felt about the inequality in the access, scale and quality of available housing was channelled into positive action, and Orbit was created.
The purpose today is every bit as important as it was when Orbit was founded. They now manage around 47,000 affordable homes in the Midlands, East and South-East of England, and build around 1,000 new affordable homes every year.
They are proud to be a socially driven, commercially focused organisation with a strong social purpose, reinvesting their surplus to improve the quality of their homes, services, communities and the provision of much more needed affordable housing.
Job Description
Reporting to the Group Director of Corporate Services you are responsible for the operational delivery of the work of your functional teams ensuring the business remains compliant with legal and regulatory requirements, as well as contributing more widely to the strategic direction of the organisation.
- Ensuring the organisation is up to date with good practice and all changes and requirements in relation to Governance, Data Protection and Regulatory Standards.
- Be the lead officer supporting the Group Director for regulatory reviews and engagement with the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH).
- Provide expert, up-to-date subject matter, and best practice advice across the key strands of governance, legal, regulatory and data protection
- Manage the relationship with Board, Committee members and Company Directors including recruitment, development and succession.
- Lead and develop the Governance, Legal Services and Data Protection teams
- As a Leadership Team member, support the Executive and the organisation in enhancing performance and growing the culture of Orbit Group.
The Successful Applicant
The ideal candidate will have operated at a senior level within a governance role previously. Relationship building is crucial in this position, a key part will be working closely with internal and external stakeholders. You will have led a small team within a highly regulated environment before, exposure to the social housing sector is beneficial.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a newly established team, where you can make a real difference working with a strong Executive and Board.
What's on Offer
Salary £110,000 to £120,000 plus benefits
Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Page Executive.
Assistant Director of Communications - Central Government Body - £46,330 (including London Weighting)
Are you an Assistant Director of Communications with excellent stakeholder management skills who'd be excited to work for a respected government body.
We're seeking an Assistant Director Communications who's had proven success in developing B2B communication strategies within regulated financial or political environments.
Location: Hybrid (London office 2 to 3 days a week), 25 days plus bank holiday entitlement (1 day increasing each year) and opportunity to join generous pension scheme
The Role:
You will be working closely with the Director of Department to deliver an external affairs strategy. Your role will be pivotal in managing Employer Engagement campaigns, ensuring alignment and consistency across 13 regions. You'll be the go-to expert for the Employer Recognition Scheme communicating with major employers and play a key role in managing high-profile events and dispersed stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute a three-year Communications strategy and an annual Communications plan.
- Lead the delivery of national Gold Award campaigns and key Employer Engagement events.
- Foster strong relationships with wider Communications and policy teams
- Manage a dedicated team of 4, inspiring and guiding them towards success.
We're Looking For:
- A background in general marketing communications where you've gained experience with stakeholder engagement and/or internal communications
- Experience in complex stakeholder management.
- Proven success in developing communication strategies within financial and political constraints.
- Leadership skills and the ability to create a positive, creative, and fun working environment.
- Practical experience in events management
Additional Requirements:
- Occasional UK travel to various regional sites.
- The post holder will be subject to security clearance check, enhanced DBS and two suitable referees.
If you'd like to manage a team and work on a wide range of communication please send an up to date CV and supporting statement outlining key experience and motivation for applying.
Please note I'm working to a tight deadline of 24th June so will be interviewing and submitting as I go.
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.
Charity People are honoured to be working with the fantastic First Days charity, on their search for their first ever Director of Fundraising to spearhead a new era of fundraising and take the charity into an exciting new era.
First Days was started in 2013 in response to needs in the local community in Berkshire. Quite simply: there were people with stuff they didn't need and people who desperately needed it. The charity grew very quickly and now, nearly eight years later, they have helped over 10,000 children, and distributed over 250 tonnes of donated goods.
Their aim for the charity is very clear: they want to close our doors because no one needs their service anymore. However, with 4.5 million children living in poverty in the UK they actually need to do the opposite - they need to boldly transform our service in order to launch a project that has the capacity and capability to help children across the UK.
This is their first ever Director of Fundraising role, and the postholder has an incredibly exciting brief: to take fundraising to the next level, shape and deliver a new strategy as they see fit, and build a solid income foundation for years to come, transforming how fundraising is delivered for the charity.
- Salary circa £55,000 per annum.
- Flexible working from the start, for all employees
- A full-time role, based out of their Wokingham office
- 28 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays, and in addition to office closure at Christmas
- A company pension scheme, with 3% employer contributions
- A salary sacrifice electric car scheme
About the role
The role will be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, and be integral to this new fundraising phase, with responsibility for building and delivering a new comprehensive strategy to achieve continued growth and impact. Initial focus will be on corporate partnerships, major donors, and grant applications, and ensure that marketing messages are aligned and across the organisation to maximise reach and fundraising potential.
About you:
They are looking for an individual with boundless ambition, a strategic mindset, and motivated by the potential to make their own stamp on how fundraising is done at First Days. Your fundraising experience across multiple income streams, combined with inspiring leadership qualities, networking prowess, strategic viewpoint and experience with high-level stakeholders will set you apart and ensure income targets are achieved across the team.
You will be able to demonstrate:
- Strategic planning and forecasting
- Experience of multiple income streams
- Delivering business growth
- Exceptional partnership and relationship qualities
- Managing budgets and KPI's
- A deep understanding of EDI, and championing diversity and inclusion throughout this role
Charity People are the chosen recruitment partner for this incredible search.
If this leadership role sounds like the next brilliant opportunity for you, please get in touch with [email protected] or [email protected] to request an application pack and to discuss how to apply.
CLOSING DATE: 11TH JULY
SHORTLISTING: 12TH JULY
FIRST INTERVIEWS: 18TH JULY
SECOND INTERVIEWS: 29TH JULY
The Harley Foundation was set up in 1978 by the last Duchess of Portland, as an arts education charity which would ‘encourage creativity in all of us.’
Director
Up to £80,000
Worksop, Nottinghamshire
Based onsite at the Welbeck Estate
We now have three blocks of artist studios for artists, makers, designers and craftspeople, a dedicated education studio and pottery studio and free access museum and gallery. The Harley Gallery opened in 1994 and the Portland Collection Museum in 2016. These complementary spaces welcome around 100K visitors annually. Our buildings combine artists needs with visitor engagement and we are proud of our education programme, which includes funding for school visits, in-gallery family activities and work with adults through charities such as MIND.
The Harley Foundation are now seeking their next Director who will curate and plan an inspiring and engaging programme of exhibitions, both contemporary and historic and will, work closely with the Board to develop and implement strategies to expand the reach and of the Foundation and increase visitor engagement.
For this unique and exciting Director role, we are looking for individuals who bring the following skills/experience;
- Experience of artistic programming in a regional context
- Experience of managing impactful education and outreach programmes to attract a diverse range of audiences
- Outstanding communication and influencing skills able to deal with a wide variety of key stakeholders
For further information, please review the dedicated micro-site linked to the job advert on the Prospectus website.
Deadline for applications: 10 July
Interviews with Prospectus: 22 July – 16 August
Interviews with Harley Foundation: w/c 9 September
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Percival are excited to be working exclusively with Auriga Services to help them appoint a new Director of Corporate Services to lead on finance and IT. The post holder will lead the organisations finance and IT function in this hands on role where you will be tasked with future proofing their client services and improving their systems.
Auriga Services is at the forefront of support for people and households who face hardship every day because of poverty. Through building partnerships they help organisations in the public, commercial and charitable sectors to deliver support to households in financial need. Their work and dedicated team directly helps hundreds of thousands of people each year by providing financial assistance, advice, and support.
Title: Director of Corporate Services
Salary: £85,000 to £95,000 per annum
Working Pattern: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Sutton Coldfield, Hybrid with two days a week in the office
In this role you will provide strategic direction, leadership and operational management of their Finance and IT teams, playing a critical role in driving the organisation forward. You will oversee the planning, execution and monitoring of IT projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget and meet the desired outcomes to make sure the organisation is future proofed in its offer to their clients.
They are looking for candidates that have good experience managing a finance function in a charitable setting and good knowledge of emerging IT and data systems. The ideal candidate will have experience in the private sector and have made the transition to the charity sector or at least have a good awareness of the internal working of charitable organisations.
Recruitment Timeline
Deadline for Applications: Monday 24th June
1st Stage Interviews: week commencing 1st July
We value diversity and know how important it is for charities to fairly represent their beneficiaries, therefore we encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
The team at Percival are committed to your journey as a candidate and will provide any necessary support throughout the application process. If you need any assistance or require any reasonable adjustments throughout the process, please don’t hesitate to contact our Recruitment Director, Adam Allnutt.
To apply, simply submit your CV. Should you meet the requirements, we will provide you with the full job description and arrange a call or meeting to provide further information about the next steps. Please note you may be required to complete a cover letter in order to submit a full application. To fully understand what we will do with your data, please review our policy on our website.
We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.