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OPPORTUNITY to work with one of the UK’s leading Impact Investing Platforms
Energise Africa – Commercial Director
Hours – Full time (or 4 days a week will be considered)
Location: Oxford (with some international travel)
Salary: £60k
Term: Permanent
Start date: ASAP
Overview
Energise Africa is at an exciting and pivotal time in its development. We are currently recruiting a Commercial Director to drive the business as it looks to scale. Energise Africa has been founded and incubated by two of the leading direct impact investing platforms in Europe, Ethex in the UK and Lendahand in the Netherlands and backed by incredible supporters such as UKAid and P4G. Since 2017, during this seed stage, Energise Africa has raised over £35m from UK retail investors to accelerate energy access in Sub–Saharan Africa and has won numerous awards including the UN Climate Action award for climate friendly investments.
As we get ready to take on new investment, and expand into new geographies and sectors, it is time for the organisation to build a new dedicated team.
Commercial Director
To take our business to the next level we need a dedicated Commercial Director to help accelerate our growth.
There are four key strands to the role:
Strategy and New Business
· Work alongside the CEO to develop the growth strategy for Energise Africa
· Managing existing and develop new origination partnerships to bring new issuers to the platform
· Lead the EA origination efforts and structure proposed transactions
· Work alongside our operations team to ensure efficient processes are developed and implemented to ensure smooth onboarding of new investees
· Work alongside our marketing team to ensure that origination partners and investees give us the information that they need to effectively promote investment opportunities
· Drafting and negotiation of agreements with origination partners and prospective investees
· Lead the due diligence process, present cases to the Investment Committee and onboard new investees
· Manage existing and explore new co-financing partnerships
Investee Management
· Demonstrate excellent relationship management with our origination partners and investees.
· Monitor and manage the investment portfolio along with our origination partners.
· Manage workout situations and restructuring of clients in arrears with support from the legal team and origination partners.
Leadership
· As a key member of the Energise Africa Senior Management Team, help to build the investment strategy for Energise Africa and to deliver against agreed objectives.
Product Development
· Cooperate in product development which may involve different currency solutions, guarantees and de-risking projects as well as looking at innovative financing structures.
· Support the development of new tools and technology to make the investment process more efficient.
Reports to: CEO Energise Africa
Key skills and experience:
· A passion for sustainable development/impact investing or similar.
· 5 years of experience in impact investing (debt or equity) or corporate lending in emerging markets and/or in renewable energy or climate finance sectors.
· Experience of helping to scale a start-up and/or entrepreneurship within a company.
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
· Great negotiation skills - cooperative, empathetic and get the deals closed.
· Excellent communication skills and the ability to represent EA at the highest levels.
· Fluent in English and ideally French or Spanish, both written and spoken.
· Willing to travel internationally (global emerging/frontier markets and European countries).
· Tech-savvy and proven experience with data-driven investment decisions.
· Bachelors or Masters degree.
Our Values
· We want to create a positive impact and make a difference in the world.
· We love helping communities, social entrepreneurs and businesses in innovative ways.
· We aim to provide excellent customer service and treat all our investors fairly.
· We are a dynamic, professional and knowledgeable team with a friendly, can-do attitude.
· We are a small team that likes delivering big impact.
What it means to be part of our team
- Work for us and see the tangible positive impact you are helping to create on the ground, such as household rural electrification in Africa and beyond.
- Share Option Scheme
- Ethical pension, with employer contribution.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
- In addition to public holidays, you are entitled to 25 days each year increasing by 1 day annually from year 3 in recognition of long service (up to a maximum of 30 days).
- The Company closes for a period during Christmas, details of which will be given to you during the early part of each year. You do not have to book these days as holiday.
- Supportive of proposals for relevant training, agreed as part of personal development plans.
- Free access to mental health support services through our partner Able Futures.
- We organise informal ad hoc socials to get to know each other better and more structured team socials once a quarter.
Equal Opportunities
We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. If you share our values for making a positive impact in the world and making money do good, you will find a home at Ethex.
We believe in a fairer future for all, and we know that by working together we can do much, much more. We believe that everyone has the right to live and work without fear or prejudice regardless of race, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, social class, religion and belief.
Further information
Please indicate whether you are applying for the role on a full time or part time basis. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. This opportunity will close once the roles have been filled, so please apply early to ensure you don’t miss out.
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We are seeking an experienced, qualified and ambitious accountant to take on the vital role of Finance Director with the Trust for Developing Communities - TDC.
Each year we work with over 21,000 people and over 300 community groups to tackle inequality in Brighton and Hove through community-led solutions. Our strength-based model of community development and youth work empowers people who experience poverty and exclusion to come together and take action.
As our Finance Director you will relish the opportunity to oversee the finance function of a growing and impactful charity. Our income has doubled in the past three years to over £2 million, with our work encompassing over 60 distinct projects, with our finances growing in complexity as we increasingly take on a lead partner role.
You will be utilising your extensive experience as a finance professional to ensure that TDC manages its finances in a way that best serves the mission and values of the organisation, with high levels of accountability and efficiency, and you will be overseeing a newly expanded finance team.
You will be looking forward to the chance of joining a skilled and dedicated Senior Leadership Team, will share TDC’s community development values, and will be excited by the opportunity to contribute to a charity that is making a real impact.
We are a charity tackling inequality in Brighton and Hove through community-led solutions
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This vacancy has arisen as the result of the retirement of our current Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in Autumn 2024. We are looking for a new CEO who not only has a record of strategic leadership and operational excellence, but also a true advocate for our social purpose. We are a small association delivering good quality supported housing provision, with a keen eye on growth and development as we enter our next five business planning period. You will be a successful, versatile manager already working in the sector, looking to inspire our dedicated team to meet our strategic objectives and drive social change in our communities.
With a proven track record of senior leadership in the housing sector, you will be able to evidence a strong passion for service development. Working with an established and effective board you will steer our strategic direction, encouraging a positive culture and upholding our values.
You will be an empowering, compassionate, and collaborative strategic leader. With senior leadership experience gained within housing or a similarly complex and community-focused sector, with specific understanding of the operational aspects of the business. You’ll bring high levels of personal and professional credibility and a successful track record in managing change and nurturing the strong culture we have established.
Key responsibilities of the role include:
· To lead and inspire staff team
· Working closely with the Board to develop and implement a long term strategy
· Maintaining effective working relationships with partners and stakeholders
· Enhancing SCHA’s impact and profile
About You
To fulfil this role, we are looking for an exceptional leader with a CIH Level 5 Diploma in Housing / an appropriate professional qualification.
You will have a diligent, proactive approach, forward-thinking and keen to develop opportunities for our services to make a positive impact to the communities we serve. You’ll demonstrate commercial acumen and business planning skills with the ability to think strategically and make critical decisions.
With a desire for building and maintaining strong relationships, you’ll naturally have a growth mindset and resilience, with a pragmatic and collaborative approach to challenges. You’ll achieve best practice with an informed commitment to equal opportunities and encouraging diversity. This includes a proven track record of managing and developing a cohesive staff team and the provision of high quality customer focused services. You’ll have experience of developing effective working relationships at a senior level with local authorities, banks, statutory bodies and other not-for-profit providers, while promoting the work we do.
What We Offer
Actual salary is £38,400 – 44,800 p.a. (pro rata) based on a 4-day week (28 hrs p.w.)
We offer a great benefits package including 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata), a defined benefit pension scheme and an Employee Assistance Programme.
This role is based at our head office in Solihull, plus Agile / Homeworking. The role requires operational travel within the Solihull borough; therefore, the successful candidate will need a full driving licence.
All staff are subject to an enhanced DBS check, paid for by the Association.
Closing date: Friday 5th July 2024, 12:00 Noon
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
We are keen to reflect the communities we serve and welcome applicants from a broad range of backgrounds and experience. SCHA is a Disability Confident member, with a strong commitment to supporting disabilities. We will make any reasonable adjustments necessary to help candidates participate in our recruitment processes.
Interviews: Teams Interviews for shortlisted candidates will take place from week commencing 8th July 2024, followed by an in person interview from week commencing 15th July 2024.
To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter concisely detailing “why you want the role and why you think you are the right person”.
Making a real difference to people’s lives. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults within the communities we work in.
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Want to make a change to people's lives and be a leader in an organisation that has a mission to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement?
Our values of ambition, empowerment, transparency, and inclusivity drive everything that we do.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Director of Service and Support to join our organisation and lead on the Criminal Justice and Complex Social and Health Needs division across England and Wales! We are looking for someone who is passionate, visionary, and embodies our values to provide strategic direction, empower others, and ensure effectiveness of our service delivery!
You will report directly to the CEO and Board of Trustees, working closely with the wider leadership team.
Working Pattern: This is a full time position at 37.5 hours per week. You may be required to work outside these hours to meet organisation requirements and will take part in our on call rota.
You can be based anywhere in the UK as we offer hybrid working however you will be required to attend regular service visits. Most of our permanent services are based in and around London, Brighton, Kent, Havering, Bedford, Luton, Liverpool and Nottingham. You may also at times need to travel outside these locations. Our Central Office is based in Highbury and Islington, the leadership team meet once a week in our head office for weekly meetings.
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change
Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group.
Benefits, including Non-Contractual Perks
- 25 days annual leave, increasing with the length of service
- Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
- Medicash includes discount gym memberships, routine optometry care, dental treatments, and physiotherapy treatments
- Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
- Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing.
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Annual Staff Awards
Overview of key responsibilities
Operational Leadership
- Centre the needs of residents, participants, and staff in all activities and decisions.
- Stay informed about the operational environment to keep services strategically relevant and address emerging needs and gaps.
- Make timely, significant decisions independently to ensure safe and effective operational delivery, driving necessary changes and improvements.
- Liaise with key stakeholders for contract management and service enhancement.
- Apply business acumen in setting and negotiating financial requirements with external commissioners.
- Ensure all services operate within budget, with Heads of Services and Housing Support meeting their financial targets.
Audit, Compliance, and Risk Management
- Lead and collaborate with relevant departments to ensure services are contractually, statutorily, and legally compliant through regular self-assessments and audits.
- Work with the External Affairs and Impact team to establish and analyse operational dashboards and reporting mechanisms, ensuring organizational impact and financial health.
Business Development & Relationship Management
- Direct and oversee relationships with commissioners and funders.
- Identify and achieve organic growth in partnership with the Development and Grants team and Heads of Service.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusivity
- Ensure consistent and effective implementation of the Social Interest Group’s Equality, Diversity, and Inclusivity policy and procedures.
- Partner with the Group’s Equality Performance Manager to embed inclusivity in service delivery and staff support.
Please visit our website to view our vacancy to view the full JDPS and complete your application!
Chief Executive Officer
Repton Community Trust
35 hrs per week (Hybrid working)
Salary £39,000-£42,000
Are you a dynamic, resourceful and impact driven leader looking to make a difference in the Borough of Ashford and Rural Rother? Do you also have the commercial acumen to lead a thriving community centre and the community development experience to understand what matters to people and design impactful programmes lead by community members.
Repton Community Trust is an innovative and growing enterprise. Our vision is to ‘Put the Heart in Communities’. We are a leading provider of projects to address food insecurity in the area. Since our launch over six years ago we have built strong and deep relationships across Ashford and more recently have grown some services into East Sussex.
We are looking for an inspirational person to lead our established team of staff and volunteers, to springboard from the amazing foundations already in place and take Repton Community Trust on the next stage of its successful journey.
Our successful candidate will be highly motivated, passionate about working with communities and equally comfortable negotiating with senior stakeholders as rolling up their sleeves and running community events. They will have a proven track record in securing grant funding from a range of sources and managing the high-quality delivery of multiple grant funded programmes.
We are an ambitious organisation and have big plans for the future. We have beautiful facilities in a thriving community and established, credible relationships with communities and key stakeholders.
If you feel that this role is for you, we would love to hear from you.
Who are Repton Community Trust
·Our thriving community centre has had more than 100,000 visitors since we opened in 2018.
·We opened Kent’s first community fridge in 2019.
·Our innovative Peoples Pantry and 24-hour food lockers supported thousands of people during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020/21.
·We opened our first community shop (social supermarket) in 2022.
·We expanded our services to include a mobile shop reaching rural communities in Ashford and Rural Rother in 2023.
·We rescue on average 0.75 tonnes of food per month in 2024.
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Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
We are now looking for our next CEO to continue our excellent success story and to drive forward the vision and ambition of the organisation and further build our reputation as one of Lincolnshire’s leading community providers.
This is an excellent opportunity for an inspirational and passionate individual to lead an organisation that plays a pivotal role in shaping the cultural landscape of the region.
Key Responsibilities:
- Artistic Vision and Strategic Leadership
- Organisational Management
- Financial & Resource Management
- Programme Development & Impact Assessment
- Team Building & People Management
- External Relations & Advocacy
Skills, Experience & Qualifications:
If you meet the following key criteria, we would love to hear from you.
- Proven track record of leadership in the not-for-profit sector, in a senior management role, ideally leading a music, arts or cultural organisation, or a major project in a related field.
- Experience working in a senior strategic role with demonstrable success in strategic planning, organisational development, and financial management.
- Significant experience in management and operations, with a proven track record of successful project implementation.
- Demonstrable success and experience generating income, identifying, and securing opportunities to diversify funding and grow income via trusts and foundations individual giving, and other areas of funding.
- Understanding of the UK Arts landscape, with a particular focus on/interest in the Community Music Sector.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Enthusiasm to think big and help collaboratively shape the future of soundLINCS with necessary due diligence to financial risks, other risks, and governance. Results-oriented with drive to achieve organisational objectives.
- High level of integrity and ethical conduct.
- A personal commitment and passion for promoting diversity and equality of opportunity in music, arts and cultural activities.
- Compassion, kindness and understanding around challenges faced by our communities, young people, artists, music professionals and the broader music sector.
- An advanced professional or leadership qualification is desirable.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We’re looking for a Chief Executive to deliver our ambitious new strategy and to inspire and lead Genetic Alliance UK’s talented and experienced team following a period of significant change. We are an alliance of over 230 charities and support groups whose collaborative aim is to work together to improve the lives of 3.5 million people in the UK affected by rare or genetic conditions. We run 2 long standing projects, Rare Disease UK and SWAN UK (syndromes without a name).
We are looking for candidates with a personal or professional passion for driving improvements in the lives of people affected by rare or genetic conditions, who can bring relevant expertise and diverse perspectives to shape our work.
You will be a credible senior leader who listens and learns from the views of members, supporters and partners, and builds on the high profile and strong reputation of Genetic Alliance UK.
We are seeking to complement the skills of our senior team by recruiting a Chief Executive with expertise in business development and income generation, governance, strategic delivery, impact measurement, operational management, business planning and financial management. It’s a broad role and we’re interested to hear from a range of candidates with different experiences.
As Chief Executive at Genetic Alliance UK, you will have the opportunity to work in a cutting-edge environment, developing policy and research and working with leaders across government, science and industry. You will be able to bring positive benefit to countless lives.
If you have the drive, energy and relevant experience to lead our organisation towards achieving our ambitions for the genetic rare and undiagnosed community then we would like to hear from you. We want to hear from candidates from all walks of life, and we welcome applications from people with lived experience of rare or genetic conditions either directly or through a family member. People from minority ethnic backgrounds and men are currently under-represented on our staff, and we would welcome applicants who can bring either or both of these perspectives to our work.
Deadline for applications: 17.00 on Monday 1 July 2024
Find the full job description and details of how to apply at in the application pack.
First round interviews will take place by Zoom on Wednesday 10 2024 and Thursday 11 July 2024.
We will interview a maximum of 2 final candidates face-to-face in London on Wednesday 17 July.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Overview:
Stema (Charity No 1204510) is seeking an experienced CEO for our charity pioneering disruptive approaches to global health and sustainable development. The CEO will report directly to our trustees, growing our small and dynamic global team, driving Stema forwards by expanding and diversifying our funding sources, and developing innovative research and products.
This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organisation, with:
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Experience as a charity CEO; or
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Experience at a director-level position in global health or related field, with fundraising experience and professional qualifications such as an MBA.
About Stema:
Stema is a small Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) founded to advance the education of the public in the field of global health. Our research centres upon community health, positive health, participatory methods and agentic approaches. Our mission is to catalyse positive disruptions in the field of global health through publishing research and developing tools and partnerships. We are a small, international team of academics, entrepreneurs and development professionals.
Our focus over the last year has been developing alternative approaches to community health and sustainable development, leading to the development of the concept of community positive health and creation of an index to measure community positive health. Our approach is informed by extensive participatory fieldwork in low-resource settings around the world, for example Kenya, Peru and Sierra Leone. Our work is supported by rigorous scientific research in partnership with leading academic institutions, NGOs and in-country research institutions, for example University College London, Oregon State University, and Safe Water and Aids Project.
Stema has been backed by a single funding source to date. We are now looking to expand and diversify our revenue streams, providing an exciting opportunity for the CEO to develop and implement a sustainable fundraising strategy. We envisage that: (i) fundraising and (ii) the potential development and commercialisation of tools and technologies linked to our research may be pathways towards a sustainable business model that is consistent with our charitable objectives - but the ultimate strategy will be formed by the CEO.
As part of a fundraising strategy, the successful candidate will develop impact metrics that communicate the value of Stema’s work to potential donors - for example, by tying our impact to the Sustainable Development Goals, which will be familiar to funders. We might communicate our impact in relation to the following goals, but the successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape, adapt and refine these goals.
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Improving health and concepts of health in developing and underserved settings
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Improving education and livelihoods in developing and underserved settings
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Facilitating technologies and positive disruptions
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Protecting and restoring biodiversity
These contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals: Goals 3 (Good health and wellbeing), 10 (Reduce inequalities), 11 (Sustainable cities and communities), 13 (Climate action), 15 (Life on the land), and 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong institutions). Stema aims to complement these existing paradigms while pushing the boundaries with novel approaches to leverage positive disruptions in global health.
Stema is an equal opportunities employer, and encourages all candidates who are passionate about driving positive change and possess the necessary skills and experience to apply for this exciting opportunity to join our team.
Key Objectives:
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Secure fundraising and revenue streams to ensure financial sustainability and resilience.
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Produce innovative outputs, for example, technology competitions / AI hackathons for global health; or digital tools based on the application of Stema research / concepts.
Responsibilities:
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Formulate a sustainable business strategy to guide the charity’s growth and impact.
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Cultivate innovative partnerships with other NGOs, academic institutions, and key stakeholders.
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Lead and manage our small international team of academics, researchers, and innovators.
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Enhance Stema's visibility across various platforms, with a focus on academic publications and a strengthened presence on social media.
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Cultivate a positive, supportive, and dynamic work environment.
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Ensure strict adherence to all reporting requirements mandated by the Charity Commission.
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Provide comprehensive reports to the charity's trustees and collaborate closely with them to uphold Stema's good governance standards.
Essential Skills:
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Experience as a CEO, ideally at a charity or not-for-profit, with commercial and fundraising experience and a strong interest in global health or research; or
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Extensive experience at a director-level position in global health or a related field, with client-facing and fundraising experience and professional qualifications such as an MBA.
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5 years fundraising experience and a track record of successful resource mobilisation for social impact.
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A minimum of 5 years of experience managing teams at a senior level.
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Ability to build and maintain relationships with potential partners, donors and investors.
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Familiarity with global health, development, and sustainability research and experience working in diverse community contexts globally.
Why Join Us?
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You agree with the intention of the SDGs but believe they could be disrupted too.
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You believe in research and action; academia that can be leveraged with technology and scaled in competitive environments.
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You want to take on a leadership role where your decisions and actions directly shape the charity's success and impact.
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You want to make a tangible difference by shaping an organisation that is driving positive change in low-resource communities around the world.
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You thrive in a creative and dynamic work environment and want to join a passionate international team dedicated to making a difference and fostering innovation.
Salary:
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£70,000 per year
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Learning and development allowance of £1,500 per year
Location:
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London preferred
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We support a hybrid working style, with most of the team working in the office, based in Holborn, 2-3 days per week
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My client is seeking a dynamic, compassionate and experienced CEO to lead their organisation and ensure its continued expansion in the local community.
The CEO will be responsible for the overall strategic direction, management and financial sustainability of the organisation. They are committed to their Christian values and ethos as described in its governing documents, which influences all areas of the operation.
Overall Responsibilities of the Chief Executive Officer:
- Develop and implement a long-term strategic plan aligned with the organisations mission, vision and values
- Provide visionary leadership to the team, inspiring and motivating staff, volunteers, and stakeholders towards achieving organisational goals as being a Christian ministry.
- Regularly assess the evolving needs of the community and identify opportunities for program development and expansion.
- Oversee operations, ensuring the effective delivery of services and adherence to organisational policies and procedures.
- Develop and maintain robust systems for data collection, analysis, and reporting to measure the impact and effectiveness of the organisation’s programs.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy to secure diverse funding sources and ensure the financial sustainability of the organisation.
- Cultivate relationships with donors, corporate partners, and community stakeholders to maximize financial support and engagement.
- Work closely with the Board of Trustees, providing regular updates, reports, and recommendations on key organisational matters.
- Support the recruitment, training, and development of board members, ensuring effective governance and strategic oversight in line with the stated charitable objects and Christian ethos.
- Act as a liaison between the board and staff, facilitating communication, and fostering a collaborative working relationship.
Ideal Criteria and Experience for the Chief Executive Officer
- By the Equality Act 2010, it is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practising Christian. This is essential to the credibility of the organisation and performance of this role and ensures that the charity is following its governing document.
- Proven experience in a senior leadership role, preferably within the non-profit sector.
- Ability to speak and lead church meetings to promote the work of the organisation amongst the local churches.
- Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a track record of successfully implementing organisational strategies and driving positive change.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders and inspire a shared vision.
- Demonstrate experience in fundraising, including grant writing, donor cultivation, and relationship management.
- Financial acumen and experience in budgeting, financial reporting, and resource allocation.
- Understanding of governance principles and experience working with boards of directors/trustees.
- Knowledge of UK regulations governing charities and business including knowledge of company administration and charity governance.
For further information on this exciting opportunity please forward a copy of your CV
Chief Executive Officer (SECE Mind)
Location: Southend-on-Sea (Hybrid)
Contract: Permanent, Part Time - hours (minimum 3 days) would be favourably considered, but we are also able to consider 4 days or full-time (37.5) hours
Salary £50,000 to £60,000 per annum (pro rata if part-time)
Benefits:
- Auto-enrolment Pension scheme with 3% contribution from the organisation
- Opportunities for flexible working
- Opportunities for hybrid working after an initial embedding period
- Training and development opportunities
- Our commitment to providing wellbeing opportunities in support of staff, including an Employee Assistance Programme
This is an exciting opportunity for a values-led and dynamic leader to become CEO of South East and Central Essex MIND and guide the organisation towards fulfilling its mission and making a positive impact on the mental health and well-being of our community.
Role Responsibilities:
- As CEO, you will develop, lead and manage SECEM in accordance with its vision and policies to enable the organisation to be a significant contributor to the mental health support and well-being within Southend, Castle Point and Rochford and Chelmsford.
- You will provide clear leadership to ensure that the organization meets its strategic aims and objectives, through financial, funding and human resource strategies.
Requirements:
You will need to have:
- Experience working as a CEO or senior leader with substantial strategic, budgetary and leadership responsibilities, for a similar-sized or larger organisation
- Genuine passion for our mission and Diversity, Equality and Inclusion
- Proven track record of successful business development/fundraising
- Demonstrable experience in governance and compliance
- Experience of building a culture that promotes continuous learning, inclusion, collaboration, and accountability
- Demonstrable experience as a values-led, resilient and people-centred leader
- Strong financial acumen
- Excellent communication and influencing skills
- Understanding of challenges affecting the voluntary sector
Eastside People is supporting South Essex and Central Essex Mind in the recruitment for this role.
Before you make an application, please download and read the SECEM Candidate Information Pack
Please note that we will focus on your demonstrable experience and potential in the areas listed under the Person Specification and do not expect candidates to have experience in all responsibilities outlined in the Job Description.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustments so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
We would discourage you from deselecting yourself if you are in doubt about meeting all the criteria. Instead, if you have specific questions about the role, please email our recruitment partners Eastside People.
About South East and Central Essex MIND
We are South East and Central Essex Mind (SECE Mind). We support people to live well in their communities and at work. We are passionate about change. We find innovative ways of supporting everyone to develop their potential by providing advice and support. We are working together for a common social purpose, sharing responsibility and accountability. We value working in partnership. We know that bringing together different perspectives can help find solutions to complex problems. We ensure that people experience better mental health. We are an independent charity and also an active member of the Mind network.
Closing date 04-07-2024
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Job title: Director of Fundraising and Engagement
Reports to: CEO
Location: East Molesey office, this is a hybrid work model between remote and office (minimum of twice a week)
Hours: 4-5 days a week
Salary: £55,000 – £63,000 (FTE) dependent on experience
The Director of Fundraising and Engagement plays a crucial part in helping us achieve our vision that no family whose child has cancer, or a life-challenging condition should have to cope alone. With an ambitious fundraising aim over the next 3 years, you will be leading a dedicated Fundraising and Engagement team to generate in excess of £1.2million income annually.
As a vital part of the Senior Management Team, you will report directly to the CEO. Your role involves leading the Fundraising and Engagement team, where you will develop and implement innovative fundraising and engagement ideas along with bringing a high level of enthusiasm. As a hands-on and creative fundraiser, your pivotal responsibility is to ensure Momentum’s income sustainability while fostering personal growth and development for our team members.
Role overview
§ Working with the team collaboratively, responsible for leading the implementation of the fundraising and engagement strategy, which seeks to build and improve existing income streams, accelerate the growth in under optimised and emerging income streams and invest in growth opportunities.
§ Build and maintain a portfolio of high value fundraising streams including legacy giving, major donors along with developing new strategy and approach for individual giving.
§ Develop and deliver Momentum’s annual income strategy to secure in excess of £1.2 million increasing to £1.5 million over the next 3 years.
§ Provide exemplary stewardship of our supporters, focussing on retention and development of supporter journeys.
§ Create opportunities to grow our unrestricted income and support our 3-year strategic plan.
§ Personally manage key trust, corporate and supporter relationships alongside CEO.
§ Responsible for managing, recruiting and leading our incredible fundraising and engagement team to achieve their individual targets
o Line management of key team members includes:
§ Head of Community Fundraising
§ Corporate Fundraising Manager
§ Trusts and Grants Manager
§ Challenge Events Consultant
§ Marketing Manager
§ Track progress towards income and engagement targets, adopting an agile approach to manage risk and directing the team’s efforts to optimise return on investment.
§ Create impactful fundraising and engagement initiatives across all revenue channels, pinpointing key focus areas to enhance the income generation portfolio. Continuously assess and adapt plans and strategies.
§ Monitor the impact of our engagement outputs.
§ Translate budgets and plans into inspiring cases for support.
§ Ensure team budgets are managed effectively.
§ Ensure all targets relevant to your role, within the strategic and operational plan, are met.
§ Be an active member of the leadership team, contributing to the overall strategic and operational plan of the charity.
§ Prepare board reports and attend meetings as required.
§ Optimise volunteer involvement across all fundraising activities and oversee relationships with Ambassadors and other prominent supporters as needed.
§ Guardian of Momentum’s brand, marketing and communications, along with playing a vital role in upholding our reputation.
§ Ensure Momentum complies with all statutory and best practice requirements of Health and Safety for all fundraising and engagement activities.
§ Responsible for maintaining compliance in line with relevant regulatory and best practice requirements, including Fundraising Code of Conduct, Data Protection and GDPR, Gift Aid, and Gambling Commission.
§ Act as a professional representative of the charity.
§ Undertake training as required for your role.
§ Other reasonable requests in line with requirements of the role.
Offer will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check prior to employment start date. All staff have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and adults. The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.
Person specification
Essential
§ Extensive charity experience at senior level in fundraising
§ Experience of developing and delivering fundraising and engagement strategies and plans.
§ Proven experience in budgeting and monitoring performance.
§ Track record of growing and sustaining income for organisations with budgets more than £1million.
§ Extensive experience of leadership and line management of teams.
§ Excellent track record of setting and meeting income targets.
§ Expert knowledge of fundraising law, standards and best practice.
§ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to promote the charity to a range of audiences.
§ Ability to motivate and lead a team of fundraising professionals: building positive relationships, developing clear objectives and providing strategic leadership and support
§ Good project management skills with the ability to oversee multiple projects both small and large as well as established work streams.
§ Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise work, handle conflicting demands and meet tight deadlines
§ Work in collaboration across departments and as part of a cross functional team
§ High level of competence in use of IT including Microsoft Office packages and databases, ideally with Salesforce database experience.
§ Financially astute with experience of setting and managing budgets
Desirable
§ Institute of Fundraising member with Certificate in Fundraising
§ Recent experience of leading multi-disciplinary teams.
§ Event management experience.
§ Flexibility to work some evenings/weekends in line with needs.
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Chief Executive Officer
Croydon / Hybrid
37 Hours per week
£79,000 per annum
Since 1981, CAYSH has been dedicated to transforming the lives of young people and vulnerable adults, providing safe homes, and unlocking life-changing opportunities. As a charity and not-for-profit based in vibrant South London, we’re on a mission to expand our impact across London and beyond. After the retirement of our current CEO, we are looking for a passionate individual to be part of our journey to redefine care and support, making a lasting difference in the lives of those who need it most.
We are seeking a dynamic professional with a proven track record in organisational leadership and development to join our passionate team as CEO and lead our organisation into continued success.
Are you the right person for the job?
· Strategic leadership experience and experience of working with a board
· Education to degree level or hold a relevant Level 5 qualification in a relevant field
· Significant experience in managing the finances of multi-million-pound organisations and managing budgets, with a proven track record of good stewardship and delivering surpluses
· Substantial experience in income generation through fundraising and the new business process with historic success in procurement and pricing contracts
· Strong leadership skills, with the ability to manage and inspire others effectively
· Awareness of the needs of young homeless people and vulnerable adults, and knowledge of safeguarding processes
· Excellent written and verbal communication, with strong interpersonal skills
· Organised, self - motivated and results centred approach with a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement
· Experience leading an organisation through change and of addressing HR related and employee relations matters effectively
· Commitment to work out of hours, to suit the needs of the business
What will your role look like?
You will provide strategic leadership and direction to enable the CAYSH group to achieve its mission – to provide a safe home and better futures for young single homeless people and vulnerable adults.
Working in collaboration with the Board of Trustees/Directors and the leadership team, you will ensure the effective operational performance and success. The role is pivotal in continued growth and sustainability of the organisation and to improve the lives of our service users.
Main Responsibilities
· Drive the values of the CAYSH Group, raise its profile and develop a motivated and high performing workforce which is responsive to the needs of service users
· Be responsible for compliance with the organisation’s legal and regulatory duties
· In collaboration with the board, develop and implement strategic and business plans
· Oversee the CAYSH Group’s budgeting process and monitor financial performance
· Proactively grow income by developing business opportunities and securing donations
· Oversee the tender process with the Executive team, directing the acquisition of new business with governmental and charitable organisations and local authorities
· Support the leadership team to achieve their objectives in the areas of business development, operations, financial management, business support and compliance and HR, ensuring that outcomes for service users are at the heart of all we achieve
· Be a champion for equality, diversity and inclusion, ensuring that these principles are integrated into all aspects of the CAYSH Group and that its HR and employment processes match the values and ethos of the organisation
· Lead in creating an engaging and positive culture that inspires and motivates our passionate and hard-working team
· Undertake the role of safeguarding lead for the CAYSH Group and have sound knowledge of health and safety processes
· Undertake other activities as requested
What can you expect in return?
· Company pension – enhanced employer contribution
· 25 days’ annual leave in addition to bank holidays
· A range of non-pay benefits, including professional development and training
· Access to an Employer’s Assistance Programme offering a range of personal and employment support services
· An Occupational Health and Wellbeing support service
· Flexible working patterns, including hybrid: our current hybrid working pattern is two days a week from home and the other days working from the CAYSH head office in Croydon. However, we are open to accommodating other flexible working needs
Your data will be handled in line with GDPR.
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Joe’s Buddy Line is seeking a new organisational leader; a hands-on Chief Officer who can build on the great work already undertaken by our Trustees to deliver high impact mental health support services to schools and Universities; currently in London and the South East, but with ambitions to grow across England and Wales.
Joe Lyons was a caring son, brother, a wonderful friend and a talented, award-winning Radio Producer. Known as “Producer Joe”, he became Senior Producer of the Roman Kemp Breakfast Show at Capital Radio. Very sadly in August 2020 Joe passed away in totally unexpected circumstances at just 31 years of age.
During Joe’s life he brought a cheeky spirit and constant laughter to all those that met him. His selflessness and commitment to helping others touched so many, and in loving memory and as a legacy to Joe, his friends and family set up Joe's Buddy Line in January 2021.
We are now looking for a resilient, driven and inspirational individual to provide energy, strategic vision and operational management for our small and growing charity.
The successful candidate will bring a track record of effectively overseeing the day to day service delivery for a small charity, prudent financial management and an innovative approach to source and secure new opportunities for the Charity.
It is essential that the post holder must also be able to help us transition from a predominantly volunteer led charity to a vibrant fully sustainable organisation with salaried staff.
If you are dynamic and inspiring Chief Officer then we’d love you to join us to help achieve our ambitious aims; it’s a fantastic opportunity to make a huge impact on children and young people’s mental health.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you would like to chat informally with one of our Trustees before applying.
Application deadline: Applications will be considered on an ongoing basis until a suitable candidate is chosen.
Interviews: Interviews will be conducted at our Office in Leatherhead, Surrey at the earliest opportunity.
To apply, Please email your CV; including contact details for 2 referees; with a cover letter which clearly details your suitability for the role.
Joe’s Buddy Line is committed to developing, maintaining and encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society, and for each trustee, employee and volunteer to feel respected and able to give their best.
An enhanced DBS check is required for this role.
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We are seeking a Chief Executive with a strong strategic background and a robust understanding of the support YES provides to young people, to motivate, inspire and lead YES through the next exciting phase of our strategic development.
Established in 1988, YES is a youth charity offering support, advice and one-to-one engagement on a range of issues including housing and homelessness, benefits and family crisis, pregnancy and young parenting, mental health counselling and maintaining wellbeing. YES offers its support to all young people between the ages of 11 -25 across North East Essex.
The ideal candidate will:
· Be a strategic, inspirational leader and team player, with experience of successfully managing and communicating organisational development
· Demonstrate senior management experience, preferably at Director / Chief Executive level
· Have previously worked in the third/ voluntary sector, preferably in the field of working with young people
· Have achieved success in developing and delivering effective, high impact services
· Have a proven track record of securing funding through a range of activities
· Have knowledge of charitable governance and experience of working closely with Trustees
Education and Qualifications
Degree level or equivalent.
Salary range: £47,000 to £52,000 per year FTE
Hours: 28 hours per week over four days
Location: Colchester and Holland-on-Sea, Essex
Additional Requirements: Applicants must hold a full driving licence. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a DBS check.
Tenure: Permanent subject to a successful probationary period
Closing date and application deadline: Friday 28th June at midday.
Interview date: Thursday 4th and Friday 5th July
Applications are invited by way of a CV and a supporting letter indicating why you are interested in this position and how you meet the requirements of this role.
If you are interested in learning more about the organisation and this post, please
contract Jacqui Williams, Chair of Trustees for YES
Applications are invited by way of a CV and a supporting letter indicating why you are interested in this position and how you meet the requirements of this role.
We provide an easily accessible, non-judgemental, empowering, counselling, advice and support service for children and young people in NE Essex
Are you a visionary leader passionate about making a difference to the lives of children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
All children and young people with SEND have a legal right to an education that meets their individual needs. But many tens of thousands of children and young people are not getting the support they are legally entitled to.
At Independent Provider of Special Education Advice (IPSEA), we are here to change that. We are the leading charity in the field of SEND law in England, and we provide free and independent legal advice and support to families of children and young people with SEND. We also provide training on the SEND legal framework, and we influence policy at both a local and national level.
As our new Chief Executive Officer, you will join us at a critical time when the need for our services is greater than ever. IPSEA is already a leading force in the sector, but we know we must do more to create positive change and to reach more families of children and young people who need our support.
We are seeking an individual who will provide the highest levels of empowering leadership to achieve IPSEA’s strategic objectives, working with the Board to develop holistic, financially sustainable plans underpinned by the strategic vision to support service delivery.
You must demonstrate a strong commitment to implementing IPSEA’s mission: to help children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities, and their families and carers get the appropriate education, training, and support they are entitled under the law.
You will have experience in a similar leadership role, ideally within the charitable sector. Demonstrated success in leading and managing teams is crucial, and you will possess a strong understanding of strategic planning and financial management, including the ability to generate income and manage budgets effectively. A proven track record of setting and achieving both strategic and operational objectives is essential.
If you would like to find out more about the role, please visit our website.
CLOSING DATE: 5pm Wednesday 31 July 2024
Virtual presentations: Thursday 12 September 2024
In-person panel interview: Friday 13 September 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.