Director of Adavu

Are you the next Director of Adavu? 

• Do you have a proven track record in leading organisations supporting vulnerable people? 

• Are you passionate, as we are, about tackling modern slavery and supporting survivors in the West Midlands region to rebuild their lives? 

• If so, then you might be just the person we are looking for to lead Adavu as we continue to grow and develop

Adavu is a registered charity (CIO no. 1199391) which responds to modern slavery in the West Midlands. Our main area of work is offering long-term support and advocacy for adult survivors of modern slavery .

We are seeking a competent and passionate individual to lead on the strategic leadership of the organisation and, working with the Board of Trustees, to set vision and direction. This role will oversee and implement Adavu’s key operations that include HR and line management of three key staff members; financial systems and processes; liaison with outsourced professional services such as payroll and financial services; fundraising activities and grant bids; develop and maintain partnerships with other organisations; contribute towards wider systemic change in policy and research; and maintain and develop Adavu’s marketing and communications.

 If you’re a strategic leader with a talent for building partnerships and raising profiles, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are eager to lead a small, dedicated team, we’d love to hear from you. 

Key responsibilities

Strategic

1. To provide leadership for Adavu, working with the Board of Trustees to shape vision and direction and to form a strategic plan
2. To identify, within a constantly evolving policy context, strategic opportunities and potential partnerships to shape, influence and create systemic change
3. Contribute to relevant fora, partnerships and networks to raise awareness and advocate for change
4. Participate in relevant research and policy consultations
5. To develop and maintain external relationships with stakeholders
6. To work with the Board of Trustees to develop and strengthen good governance, including compliance with legal and regulatory responsibilities, policy creation and review, strategic risk management and training

HR

1. Line management of the Adavu Casework Manager, Volunteer Co-ordinator and Wellbeing Worker
2. Recruitment of new employees
3. Oversee the staff and volunteer team including regular team meetings, away days and wellbeing activities

Financial

1. Preparation of monthly management accounts (to form the basis of quarterly financial reports from Adavu’s outsourced financial services)
2. Oversee and arrange the payment of the payroll (including pension) each month (outsourced payroll services will produce monthly reports for calculations)
3. Arrange payment of all invoices
4. Prepare annual budgets
5. Monitor and report on grant expenditure
6. Submit Charity Commission annual return
7. Develop and implement a fundraising strategy and submission of grant bids

Operational

1. Manage contracts including mobile phone provider, IT support services, Lone Working app, finance and payroll services, rent, website maintenance, interpreting services, clinical supervision
2. Oversee and review operational risk management
3. Ensure compliance with legal duties, including insurance, ICO registration, pension regulator
4. Safeguarding, information governance and Health and Safety Lead
5. Deliver awareness-raising sessions to stakeholders and community groups
6. Create and implement a marketing and communications strategy
7. Contribute to regular social media posts
8. Update website content when needed
9. Respond to media enquiries

Benefits of working for Adavu include: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays; 6% employer pension contribution; regular staff wellbeing activities and annual away day; Time Off in Lieu (TOIL) offered; clinical supervision; training and development opportunities

Interviews will be held on 4/11/24 at our Balsall Heath offices (Birmingham).

Please note the office is staffed Mon to Thurs only 9-4.30pm, should you have any queries.

We follow the Adavu Safer Recruitment policy and procedures. The successful candidate will be required to have undertaken an Enhanced DBS check without the barring list before starting the post.

This post is funded by The National Lottery Community Fund.