Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Community360, established in 1968, is an independent charity in Essex dedicated to fostering resilient, thriving, and inclusive communities by connecting individuals to support services and promoting equality, collaboration, and innovation. We aim to inspire and enable social action to improve people’s quality of life. We have a strong track record of bringing people together, developing innovative approaches, and delivering improved outcomes.

Objectives of this role:

To provide strategic and operation leadership and senior management to all aspects of C360’s work.  Responsibilities include the overall management, implementation, and development of C360 in accordance with the organisation’s mission statement, vision and strategic action plan, as agreed by the Board of Trustees.

 Responsibilities:

·        Leadership

·        Management

·        Finance and Risk

·        External and Internal Relations

·        Legal and Regulatory Compliance

·        Strategy and Planning

·        Ensuring High-Quality Governance

·        Board Meetings

·        Positive relationships with Board of Trustees

 You will bring:

·        Relevant professional qualifications or qualifications by experience

·        Demonstration of continuing professional or personal development are essential

·        Education to degree standard or equivalent

·        Strategic management experience

What you can expect:

·        A base in Colchester, Essex but there needs to be flexibility

·        33 days holiday (including bank holidays)

·        An extra day’s holiday for your birthday (after passing probation)

·        Five extra days holiday after five years’ service

·        Up to three days volunteering per year (after passing probation)

·        Development opportunities

·        Full training and a robust induction

·        Staff Buddy Scheme

·        Social and Wellbeing programme

·        Pension Scheme 6% paid for by employer

Closing date 5pm Thursday 23rd January 2025

Long listing interviews (via MSTeams) - 29th January 2025

Final interviews - 5th March 2025