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We are looking for someone with the passion, energy, drive, values and focus to lead The Enthum Foundation, a charity providing supported accommodation and life skills to unaccompanied young people aged 16-17 years.

We have recently transitioned from a founder led to founder inspired organisational model and are looking for our first strategic, collaborative CEO with a real appetite for our mission! 

We are looking for a CEO who is wise and resilient with excellent people, finance and communications skills.  The Enthum soul is a creative and imaginative one and we would love our new CEO to help up further nurture this spirit. 

As with all CEO roles, it is a multi-faceted and demanding role. You will be responsible for balancing the support needs and aspirations of the awesome young people we serve with running the business functions and services.  

It's a rewarding, hands-on role working with a talented team of 16 staff, united by our mission and eager to consolidate our successful work to-date and further increase our reach and impact.    

If this sounds like it could potentially be you.... Please get in touch!

We particularly welcome applications from individuals with lived experience of being a young person in care or from a refugee background.  This is a part time role (60% FTE) which can be spread flexibly across 3-5 days.

We look forward to hearing from you. The deadline for applications is Thursday 6th March at 12 noon.

Are you an inspiring leader with a passion for animal welfare?  Do you have the strategic vision, commercial acumen, and media expertise to guide a respected charity in adapting to today’s challenging economic environment?  If so, Ferne Animal Sanctuary invites you to apply for the pivotal role of Chief Executive Officer.

About Ferne Animal Sanctuary

For over 80 years, Ferne Animal Sanctuary has provided refuge for unwanted and neglected animals, promoting animal welfare and finding forever homes for those in need. As a small independent charity, we are at a turning point, navigating a dynamic economic climate while seeking to diversify income streams and become less reliant on legacy funding.

The Role

As CEO, you will lead the organisation in reshaping its future, ensuring sustainability and growth during challenging times. Reporting directly to the Board of Trustees, your key responsibilities will include:

· Steering the organisation’s long-term strategy of increasing the number of charity shops whilst ensuring resilience and responsiveness to changes in the economic environment.

· Expanding and diversifying income streams to reduce reliance on legacies, with a focus on retail growth, fundraising innovation, and commercial opportunities.

· Enhancing Ferne’s profile through media, PR, and marketing strategies, growing awareness and support.

· Managing the charity efficiently and ethically, maintaining the highest standards of animal welfare and adhering to all regulations.

· Building strong, collaborative relationships with stakeholders, donors, colleagues, volunteers, and the community to strengthen Ferne’s influence and support base.

About you

We are seeking a forward-thinking leader with the following skills and experience

· Proven leadership experience, ideally within the charity, retail, or commercial sector.

· A strong track record of achieving commercial success and driving profitability, with the ability to identify and capitalise on new opportunities.

· Expertise in media, PR, and marketing, with a proven ability to elevate an organisation’s profile and build engagement.

· A strategic mindset with the ability to navigate economic challenges and lead change effectively.

· A genuine passion for animal welfare and a deep commitment to Ferne’s mission.

· Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and influence a wide range of stakeholders.

· Outstanding ability to engage and inspire a diverse, multi-site workforce including volunteers

· Experience working with a Board of Trustees or in a governance setting is desirable.

What We Offer

· The opportunity to lead a well-loved and respected charity, shaping its future in a meaningful way.

· A dedicated team of colleagues and volunteers who share your passion for animals.

· A beautiful rural location in Somerset with a strong sense of community.

The closing date for applications is 24th March 2025.  Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview during the week commencing 31st March 2025.

YESS is seeking a vibrant and engaging person with relevant leadership experience to take over as CEO, to consolidate and build on recent growth and maintain YESS’s reputation as a leading national employment law advice charity.

About Us

Your Employment Settlement Service (YESS) is a legal advice charity and a company limited by guarantee. Established in 2014, we provide free and affordable employment law advice to people and organisations who cannot source this elsewhere. We do not litigate; our focus is on maintaining working relationships where possible or reaching negotiated agreements where it is not. We are approachable, collaborative, and constructive. Aggressive or adversarial styles have no place at YESS.

As well as advice work, we also have a growing mediation practice. We contribute to many working groups and panels to represent the needs of lower paid and vulnerable workers in the development of legal advice provision and employment law.

Typically, 10-20% of our work is grant funded, benefiting clients on low or no income (although this is currently under 10%). A small amount comes from donations. The remainder comes from paying clients.

The Role

As CEO, you will lead our dedicated team of lawyers and support staff, oversee the delivery of our strategic goals, and act as the public face of the charity. You will work with and advise the Board of Trustees, in relation to YESS’s activities, performance and strategic direction. You will raise awareness of our approach and activities, to bring in new work and funding, and contribute to the public discourse on employment relations and employment law.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the delivery of YESS’s charitable objects particularly the delivery of free and affordable advice services to lower paid and vulnerable individuals.
• Provide leadership to a small hybrid-working team, ensuring effective working supported by appropriate resources and supervision.
• Maintain and develop sources of revenue-generating legal work.
• Identify and secure funding from trusts, foundations, and donors.
• Strategically manage YESS’s finances.
• Ensure processes are in place for the effective engagement, motivation, performance management and support of staff, consultants, and volunteers.

About You

We are looking for someone who is experienced in the delivery of legal advice services with strong leadership experience, ideally gained in the charity sector. You may be a currently practising employment lawyer, but this is not imperative as no client work is required.

Essential attributes:

• Experience in the delivery of revenue-generating employment legal advice services gained in charity and/or private practice settings (in the capacity as either a qualified lawyer or as someone who has managed/directed qualified lawyers in the delivery of such advice).
• Commitment to YESS’s fundamental principle of resolving workplace disputes without litigation.
• Experience of leadership and strategy development.
• Excellent at relationship-building and communication, with proven networking skills.
• A desire to spread awareness of YESS’s work and influence policy development in employment relations and employment law.
• Experience in organisational growth and change management.
• Understanding of finance including budgets and cashflow.
• Commitment to implementing technology to make the most of YESS’s limited resources.

Desirable attributes:

• Fundraising and donor management experience
• Administration of grants and evaluating project outcomes
• Understanding of charity finance
• Understanding of finance in a legal services context, including work in progress, utilisation and lock up.
• Experience of working with trustees or other volunteer governance roles
• Experience of leading/managing staff remotely

What We Offer

• Salary: £65,000 per annum (pro-rata for part-time). Discretionary bonus dependent on organisational performance. 
• 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time)
• Home working with flexibility of office attendance
• Pension contribution
• A supportive, inclusive work culture that values flexibility and work-life balance

If you are ready to lead a dedicated charity that is making a real difference to people with problems at work, we would love to hear from you.

A full digital information pack is available on request. 

An informal and confidential conversation about this position with the current CEO, Karen Teago, is encouraged before applying. Please contact us in confidence to arrange this, giving a selection of your available dates/times to speak.

Application format: CV and covering letter

Closing date for applications: 14th March 2025

Interviews: First interviews are likely to be offered in the week of 17th March with second stage assessment to be arranged thereafter.

MOVE Against Cancer (MOVE) is a charitable organisation inspiring, supporting, and empowering people to move against cancer. 

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will lead MOVE Against Cancer in its next phase of growth, ensuring that our programmes continue to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those living with and beyond cancer. The CEO will be responsible for the development and execution of a comprehensive strategy to ensure the organisation’s financial growth, programmatic excellence, and alignment with its mission. This role will require a visionary leader with experience in charity management, HR, fundraising, strategic planning, and navigating the dynamic landscape of cancer support.

CEO - KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Income Generation & Financial Responsibility

Lead the development and execution of MOVE Against Cancer’s income generation strategy across a diverse range of funders, including trusts and foundations, business partnerships, individual and community fundraising. Create and manage a realistic, achievable annual budget, ensuring that all financial performance aligns with organisational goals. Monitor and report on the organisation’s financial performance, providing regular, accurate updates to the Trustees. Develop relationships with current and potential funders, reporting back on the impact of their donations and securing further financial support. Identify new opportunities to diversify and maximise income streams to support organisational growth, ensuring that the charity can meet its long-term goals. Oversee compliance with fundraising regulations, ensuring that all fundraising activities adhere to legal and ethical standards. Ensure monthly financial reporting and performance tracking, reviewing risks, and taking corrective actions as necessary.

Strategy

Lead the sustainable growth of MOVE Against Cancer, ensuring that the organisation adapts to the evolving landscape of cancer support and related sectors. Work with the Board to regularly review and refine the organisation’s strategy, ensuring it remains responsive to external changes and opportunities.

HR, Compliance & Infrastructure Management

Ensure compliance with all relevant legislative, regulatory, and policy requirements, including health and safety, Charity Commission guidance, safeguarding, and fundraising regulations. Oversee data protection policies, ensuring that MOVE Against Cancer meets all General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and data privacy laws. Develop and review organisational policies and procedures at appropriate intervals to ensure best practices and compliance with regulations. Establish a continuous improvement framework, gathering feedback and data to guide the organisation’s strategic direction and operational excellence. Coordinate with senior leadership to ensure that all services meet or exceed the expectations of funders, partners, and beneficiaries.

Stakeholder Relationships

Protect and enhance the reputation of MOVE Against Cancer by acting as the organisation’s spokesperson Actively seek collaborations and partnerships with other charities, NHS Trusts, and relevant statutory bodies to strengthen MOVE Against Cancers impact.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications & Experience

Significant experience in growing and leading a charitable (or similar) organisation, with a proven track record of success in expanding reach and impact. Previous experience leading a charitable (or similar) organisation, including strategic planning, governance, and financial management. Demonstrated experience in leading and executing a comprehensive fundraising strategy, including managing major donor relationships, grants, corporate partnerships, and community fundraising campaigns. In-depth knowledge and experience of cancer support services and the challenges faced by people living with and beyond cancer, including their families. Strong track record of working collaboratively with internal teams, partners, and stakeholders to achieve shared goals. Excellent communication, public speaking, and relationshipbuilding skills, with the ability to engage a variety of stakeholders including funders, healthcare professionals, and the public.

Personal Attributes

Visionary, strategic thinker with the ability to lead a diverse team and create long-term value for the charity. Strong commitment to the mission of MOVE Against Cancer and a passion for improving the lives of those living with and beyond cancer A passion for movement and physical activity, with the motivation to promote its importance Strong interpersonal skills, able to build trust and credibility with a wide range of stakeholders. Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with the ability to create an inclusive environment within the organisation.

How To apply:

Produce a document no longer than 2 sides of A4, outlining why your skills, experience and personal motivation make you the right person for this role. Please also attach your CV. We discourage the use of AI to write your application. Please provide name and contact details of two referees that we would contact if shortlisted. Please use your name in the subject header of the email and the file name of the document. Please send these to recruitment email, which is in the job pack

Closing date to apply for this role is Wednesday 19th March If you would prefer to submit your application in an alternative format, please feel free to choose your own approach to convey the information requested.

Equal Opportunities and Diversity Statement: MOVE Against Cancer is an equal opportunities employer, values diversity and is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment.

Key Application and interview information:

Interviews will take place in Manchester and will include a stakeholder meeting.

Data Protection Statement

For information about how we use your data, please contact us.

Safeguarding

Move Against Cancer is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all individuals who participate in our programmes and all staff and volunteers. Successful candidates will be required to carry out a disclosure and barring check. 

About Us

The National Youth Jazz Collective is a vibrant National Youth Music Organisation established in 2006 to provide inspirational, high-quality training and performance opportunities for all young musicians interested in creative music making (through small group improvisation, composition, arranging and shared band leadership). NYJC offers a clear pathway of progression, beginning with an annual series of streamed regional ensembles (streamed into beginner, intermediate, advanced & young professional): delivered in collaboration with a growing network of regional and national partners; providing a bespoke programme of progression that leads towards NYJC’s pinnacle 12-day residential summer programme comprising a 3-day vocal jazz camp; 6-day composition summer school (where 15 composers write for NYJC’s five senior nonets); 7-day summer school for early career jazz improvisers (offering 45 places to the nation’s most gifted and talented young musicians after an Easter fortnight national audition tour) and 4-day feeder summer short course (for young musicians who showed great potential and skill in their auditions, but weren’t yet sufficiently familiar with the jazz vernacular and pedagogy to sustain an intense week on the main summer school course).

Job Summary

Ensure the Artistic Director's strategies & plans to deliver NYJC's artistic remit are in budget, resourced & meet NYJC's organizational goals & objectives. Line manage NYJC's Finance Manager, Programme Manager, Head Chaperone, website consultant & Marketing/Comms Officer. Steer fundraising strategy

Job Description

NYJC'S CEO KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure a long-term strategy, business plan & budgets are in place to guide NYJC in the successful achievement of its objectives including the 3-year strategic plan & fundraising strategy.

Work with the Artistic Director to ensure their strategies & plans to deliver NYJC's artistic remit are in budget, resourced and meet NYJC's organizational goals & objectives.

Oversee delivery & implementation of NYJC's strategy with the management team, board & partners.

Provide strategic and financial leadership to the organisation as a whole, included overall organisational budgetary responsibility in accordance with NYJC's financial delegation policy.

Ensure that sufficient & appropriate financial, staff and technology resources are in place to deliver the organisation's strategy, projects and services.

Devise fundraising strategies, produce funding applications & pursue other sources of income for NYJC.

Lead on NYJC's 2027-30 NPO application (July 2025)

Lead on all management functions at organisational level including finance, income development, policies & procedures, human resources & contracts, evaluation, quality & operations.

Support the Board by providing high quality, regular management and monitoring information so that it can carry out its governance role.

Ensure appropriate risk management, policies & systems are in place to enable NYJC to continue to operate efficiently and effectively & comply with all regulatory requirements.

Ensure the work NYJC does is communicated effectively both internally and externally.

Represent the organisation as required in relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including government, other arts organisations and funders.

Work within NYJC's equal opportunities, safeguarding, health & safety & other policies at all times.

Line manage NYJC's Finance Manager, Programme Manager, Head Chaperone (In charge of residential pastoral care), website consultant & Marketing & Comms Officer..

You can find further information on NYJC and a full CEO description by opening the attached CEO information pack

We are seeking another compassionate and skilled Chief Executive Officer to lead our organisation and to further build on our current position and strengths, including the implementation of our new five-year plan. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to our values, and experience of working in the charitable sector at a managerial level.

RHASS (Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland) are thrilled to announce the search for an accomplished leader to step into the role of new Chief Executive. Since 1784, RHASS has remained steadfast in our mission to advance Scottish Agriculture and support Scotland’s rural and agricultural communities.

Today, RHASS serves as a vital platform for the rural industry and communities that live and work in Scotland’s countryside. A cornerstone of this work is the Royal Highland Show, hosted annually at the Royal Highland Centre, and is the primary fundraising event for the charity. In addition, the Royal Highland Centre plays a crucial role in supporting the work that RHASS does, while standing as of the most sought-after venues within Scotland’s vibrant event sector.

About the Role

As Chief Executive, you will guide RHASS into its next chapter, helping to shape its strategic direction and delivering growth, all while ensuring strong financial stability and governance. In this pivotal role, you will work collaboratively with the Board of Trustees and staff to achieve the charity’s mission and long-term objectives. You will oversee the charity’s operations, finances, stakeholder relationships, and program development to ensure impactful and sustainable results.

What You’ll Do

• Leadership: Manage, develop, and oversee the Strategic Leadership Team, ensuring each area meets its KPIs. Foster a collaborative environment to drive continuous improvement and achieve organisational goals.
• Commercial Development: Oversee the continued development and commercial success of Highland Centre Ltd, working closely with the Director of Venue to maximise the use of assets to generate income for RHASS.
• Team Direction: Lead, mentor, and support the staff team, fostering a collaborative, high-performance organisational culture.
• Financial Stewardship: Ensure RHASS meets its budget and financial targets, providing regular financial reporting to the Board.
• Shape and Implement Strategic Direction and Growth: Drive forward RHASS’s strategic plan, delivering management objectives and maintaining a strong, successful team.
• Royal Highland Show Management: Deliver a successful Royal Highland Show each year, measured in terms of charitable impact, attendance, fundraising, financial performance and customer and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Compliance and Governance: Ensure the organisation complies with all legal, regulatory, and financial requirements.
• Commercial and Property Strategy: Create and execute a medium-term commercial and property plan, leveraging income from RHASS’s assets effectively.
• Stakeholder Representation: Act as the charity’s representative to external stakeholders, including government officials, donors, partner organisations, and the media.
• Transparency and Reporting: Provide clear, transparent, and timely reports on the charity’s performance, finances, and impact to the Board and stakeholders.

What You’ll Bring

The ideal candidate will bring substantial experience in a Chief Executive or similar role, preferably within a multi-faceted organisation. You will combine financial acumen and governance expertise with the proven ability to foster partnerships and deliver results. Your strong communication and influencing skills, paired with the ability to motivate and lead high-performing teams, will be crucial.

This role is more than just a leadership position – it is an opportunity to leave a legacy and drive innovation in a charity with a proud history and an exciting future.

What We Offer

• Generous Annual Leave: Starting at 34 days per annum, increasing with length of service, including 10 public holidays and 4 fixed Director Days (taken between Christmas and New Year).
• Contributory Pension Scheme: The Society contributes 10% of your basic salary, with a 6% personal contribution.
• Life Assurance Benefit.
• Group Income Protection Benefit.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave.
• Personal Development Opportunities.

Closing date 26 February  

Interviews to be held W/C 10th March

Use your strategic leadership skills to serve a small and highly respected charity growing in impact and influence.

The Nehemiah Project provides a home and support for vulnerable men with a history of addiction across a network of 5 houses in South London.

In houses of 6-8 men and nurtured by the support of their peers and the care of dedicated staff our residents go through a 12-week programme reviewing their lives. Our holistic approach enables these men to break the cycle of addiction and offending and provides the life-changing support required to secure a new future. Inspired by the Christian faith we believe that anyone can change their life and this underpins all our work.

From the testimony of many lives transformed we know that our model works. The national average for remaining abstinent for 1 year is 30%, at the Nehemiah Project 74% of our residents remain abstinent. Nearly 50% of released prisoners reoffend within 12 months and for London prisons this figure increases to 60%. At The Nehemiah Project as far as we know only 5% of the men we have worked with in the last 5 years have reoffended. Covid has had a significant effect on The Nehemiah Project but also across the sector and particularly by those working with men released from prison.

We have doubled in scale over the last 7 years. With a model that works and a reputation for excellence in the sector and with a wide range of community leaders we are well positioned to grow in scale and influence.

After a highly successful period as Chief Executive Dr John Patience will retire from his position at Nehemiah later in 2025. We are seeking a successor to build on his good work and join a highly engaged and passionate group of trustees and staff to help lead an organisation that continues to grow in impact and influence.

You will have an enthusiasm for the cause and for seeing lives transformed, a Christian faith, and will bring strategic insight, a natural ability to build strong relationships, excellent communication skills. Experience of working in the not-for-profit sector and knowledge of issues related to addictions, rehabilitation and the criminal justice system are all desirable but not essential.

Please note that this role has an Occupational Requirement to be a committed Christian as permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1, of the Equality Act 2010.

ellenor is recognised as the local expert in caring for people with palliative care needs at end-of-life for adults and children living in North Kent and Bexley, covering a population of around 250,000. Each year, it costs £7 million to care for and support patients and their families with £4.9m of funds raised through the generosity of local supporters.

We are looking for an Interim CEO whilst we recruit for the permanent position. We are seeking an exceptional Chief Executive with the drive and passion to provide stability, strategic leadership and management across the organisation, ensuring that ellenor is a modern, forward-thinking, resilient organisation and a leader in Hospice palliative and end-of-life care. Accountable to the Chair and Board of Trustees, you will be responsible for the development and implementation of a strategy which delivers the vision, purpose and values of ellenor.

Key Responsibilities of the role include:

• You will provide inspirational leadership across the organisation, lead and encourage an inclusive, open and transparent culture and inspire and encourage the development of fresh ideas, continuously moving the organisation forward.
• You will ensure ellenor has the appropriate standards, controls, systems and processes in place and that they are regularly evaluated to meet the legal, statutory and regulatory responsibilities.
• You will have overall responsibility for financial sustainability, bring an understanding of income generation and encourage a fundraising ethos across the organisation with staff, patients, and families at the heart of everything you do.

Essential requirements of the role include:

• You will be an exceptional leader with a proven track record of leading change at a senior level through collaboration and positive working relationships and must be able to empower, support and encourage people to effectively deliver as a team across the organisation to build an environment that attracts, retains, and motivates a top-quality and effective workforce.

This post is subject to Enhanced DBS clearance.

Application deadline: 5 pm on 14 March 2025

ellenor is committed to recognising and valuing people’s differences and promoting an inclusive environment for everyone. We are committed to recruiting and retaining an outstanding and diverse team of individuals who will work together to support our patients and their families at one of the most difficult times of their lives.

Our approach is to raise funds in the UK to support locally led implementing partners who deliver a wide range of projects including those that focus on maternal health, education, disability, women and girls, neglected tropical disease, supporting the vulnerable, and post-crisis recovery.

This is an exciting opportunity to be our next Chief Executive Officer and work with our small passionate team to provide strategic management and oversight and ensure that fundraising and grant making is cost effective, sustainable and appropriate. 

We are seeking a CEO who relishes a wide remit, is skilled in fundraising, enjoys supporting and developing an effective team and who is willing to ‘get stuck in’ and make things happen.

Key responsibilities include:

· Delivering strategic and fundraising plans aligned to the charity’s vision and values

· Responsible for all financial, legal and corporate functions

· Ensuring robust financial management and the overall financial health of the charity

· Delivering strong leadership to inspire, empower, motivate and maintain productivity

· Leading on all partner relationships in Ethiopia and in the UK

· ‘Dotted line’ interim management of our sister charity Ethiopiaid Ireland

The post holder will be expected to travel to Ethiopia. 

Download the full job description and candidate pack for more information and how to apply.

Recruitment Timetable 

· Application deadline:  Midnight on Sunday 2 March 2025

· 1st stage interviews: Monday 24 or Tuesday 25 March held online

· 2nd stage interviews:  Tuesday 1 April in our Bath office

The Welfare Benefits Unit is committed to delivering a high-quality service whilst looking to expand our offer and generate increased independent revenue. This post is suited to someone with an understanding of the charity or advice sector, with demonstrable development skills.

Key responsibilities will include:

· Strategic direction and delivery

· Business development and marketing

· Governance

· Funding and financial management

· HR

· Service standards and monitoring

The Chief Executive takes leadership responsibility, effectively supported by the Advice Service Manager who provides operational management. The WBU team are noted for their expertise, friendliness and professionalism, receiving consistently good feedback.  

Chief Executive Officer  

Salary £60,000 (FTE)  

Location Brighton & Hove / Hybrid with occasional travel across Sussex and beyond 

Permanent, full Time  

Hours: 30 hours - work pattern to be agree (4 days per week) 

Application deadline: 10am Monday 17th March 2025 

Interview dates: 

Trustee Panel: Tuesday 25th March

Stakeholder Panel: Friday 28th March

As our new CEO, you would be joining Switchboard at a pivotal time. You would build on our rich history and take the charity forward into its next chapter of change and growth.

You will lead a small, high-performing & committed team of managers and client facing staff, and work with a skilled, experienced and hard-working Board of Trustees to develop and implement Switchboard’s vision and strategy.

A willingness to balance operational management and strategic leadership is vital to the success of this role to ensure we can reach every LGBTQ+ person who needs us, today and into the future.

You will grow and diversify our income streams to create a financially robust foundation for growth and you will also be the public face and spokesperson for the organisation,

We’re looking for an inclusive and adaptable leader who shares our values and matches our ambition to make Sussex the best place in the UK for LGBTQ+ people to live. 

Who we are looking for: 

• Proven expertise in diversity and inclusion, with a rich understanding of how intersectional identities, including ethnicity, class and disability shape the lives of LGBTQ+ individuals and communities 

• A deep understanding and commitment to the LGBTQ+ community, with special attention to the experiences of trans and non-binary people. 

• Knowledge of and ability to implement charity regulatory requirements 

• Experience of developing, implementing and communicating strategic plans in partnership with a range of stakeholders 

• Experience in leading change management 

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire, motivate and develop diverse teams of people to deliver results. 

• Experience of establishing or adapting organisational structures, systems and staffing arrangements. 

• Experience of managing a portfolio of services, including multi-agency partnership projects to achieve and evidence positive outcomes. 

• Proven track record of achieving ambitious income targets and of financial management, including budget setting, monitoring and reporting. 

• Outstanding communication, presentation, relationship management skills. 

If this is you and you have the experience, skills and depth of understanding we are looking for, we would love to hear from you. 

All of our services operate from an explicitly trans inclusive standpoint. We believe trans people are who they say they are, non-binary identities are valid, and our services are focused on intersectional inclusion. All employees and ambassadors of Switchboard are expected to represent these values in their work.  

As a ‘by and for’ organisation, we actively encourage applications from members of LGBTQ+ communities and community members with intersectional needs and identities in particular. People of colour and TNBI people are under-represented within the Switchboard team and as part of our commitment to increasing team diversity we are adopting an ‘opportunity pledge’.  

This means we will automatically shortlist for interview any applicant from one of these under-represented groups if they meet the key criteria. If you do not wish to be included in the opportunity pledge process, please indicate this in your form. 

About Us 

Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard has proudly delivered 'by and for' services for LGBTQ+ communities in Brighton & Hove and beyond for 50 years.

Supporting the health and wellbeing of LGBTQ+ individuals and communities is at the heart of our services.

Our current offer includes:

• BOLD (Bereavement, Older People, Dementia)

• Domestic Abuse Service

• Health Inclusion Programme

• Helpline

• Migrants, Refugees, Asylum Seekers Support

• Trans and Non-Binary Social Prescribing Plus

• Training and Inclusion Award Programmes

Each year we see the transformative impact of our services on the lives of our clients and the users of our services. We also see a great deal of unmet need across the communities.

By April, Tandridge Voluntary Action (now known as VASE) and Voluntary Action Reigate and Banstead would have become one - Voluntary Action Surrey East (VASE).

We are looking for someone to lead us forward, with passion, innovation and courage - is that you?

We are looking for a passionate and dynamic Chief Executive to lead the charity through the next exciting chapter and manage the implementation of programmes that enhance the capacity of voluntary and community organisations across Wiltshire and surrounding Counties.

Who we are:

Wessex Community Action is an independent charity, providing infrastructure support to the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector across the Wessex region. Based in Salisbury, we act as advocates for the voluntary sector by connecting, representing and advising voluntary and community organisations. Our aim is to empower organisations and volunteers to deliver positive impact to the communities they serve.

Key responsibilities:

· Strategic Leadership: In collaboration with the Board, the Chief Executive will define WCA’s strategic plan for the next 5 years. Establishing clear deliverable goals, monitoring and reporting on the charities’ impact.

· Change Management: Lead the charity through a period of change as we transition our services and refocus our core purpose and Mission.

· Brand Development: Review WCA’s brand positioning. Aligned to the income and product goals, establish a new brand strategy that clearly represents our position in the voluntary sector.

· Sustainability/Fundraising: Develop and execute a new Income Strategy. Establish a sustainable and diverse portfolio of income generating products that meet the charities expenditure profile and deliver financial sustainability.

· Product development and capacity building: Review & develop WCA’s product offering to improve impact, generate sustainable income and build capacity and capability across the sector.

· Foundation Building: Establish a strong foundation for future service growth. Develop WCA’s operational infrastructure. Modernise WCA’s policies and processes.

· Stakeholder Management: Work closely with a wide variety of key stakeholders across the sector. Identify areas of collaboration, positively influence policy, strengthen existing relationships and ensure WCA maintains its position as the voice of Wiltshire’s voluntary sector.

· Operational management: Direct responsibility of the charity’s core operational processes including financial management, HR, health and safety, compliance, governance infrastructure development and reporting.

· Team Leadership: Lead and develop a skilled and dedicated team who represent WCA

Key Skills:

· Strategy Development: Proven experience developing and executing strategies in the voluntary sector. Including: Brand and product development and successful fundraising expertise.

· Results-Oriented: Strong focus on outcomes, with a track record of delivering tangible results.

· Partnership Building: Demonstrated ability to build strong partnerships, particularly with large and complex statutory organisations. Proven success in forming positive relationships with funders, partners, and stakeholders.

· Regulatory Knowledge: Practical understanding of the regulatory environment within which Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations operate.

· Effective Leadership: Ability to provide effective leadership and change management expertise in a challenging and sometimes competitive environment. Experience with cultural and team development.

· Strong Communication: Ability to confidently represent WCA and engage effectively, both verbally and in writing, across all organisational levels.

· Knowledgeable about Funding Sources: Understanding of various funding sources available to VCSEs.

· Organisational Planning: Effectively coordinating tasks, resources, and timelines to achieve desired outcomes.

· Commitment to Inclusion: Demonstrable commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion for all.

We are looking for an individual who thrives in a collaborative, team-oriented environment. You are a strong communicator with a commitment to delivering focused results and sustaining inclusion. If this sounds like you, WCA would love you to apply for the role, where we can get to know your skills and experience further.

Wessex Community Action are committed to safeguarding and safer recruitment procedures including safeguarding questions & scenarios within an interview, requesting appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service checks (where relevant), robust reference processes and a relevant probation period

Please note that candidates must be living in Wiltshire and able to be in the office a minimum of three days a week.