Director

Do you want to see more people with and without learning disabilities mixing and having fun together in the heart of our communities? Would you like to be instrumental in making that happen? If so, this might be the ideal opportunity for you.

Harris Hill is partnering with WAVE for Change, a wonderful charity focusing on encouraging and supporting mixed-ability friendships. Their focus is on enabling places across the UK where this can happen. They connect, encourage and support those who want to see vibrant mixed-ability social and worship groups in their communities.

WAVE for Change is seeking to recruit a hands-on Director (part-time) to lead this relatively small charity with big ambitions through the next phase of its development. This is a fantastic opportunity will allow you to take ownership of and lead the implementation of WAVE's strategic plan, playing an active role in ensuring its sustainability and growth.

Key details:

Role: Director

Location: London, but remote will be considered

Salary: £30,000 - £38,400 for 24 hours per week

Contract: Part time, permanent

Amongst other criteria, the successful candidate will have:

• Proven experience in a leadership role within a charity or non-profit organisation.
• A track record of securing funding opportunities, ideally grant applications and community-based fundraising activities.
• Solid financial management experience to ensure WAVE remains in good financial health.
• Good report writing ability to produce monthly reports on impact data and progress towards goals.
• Deep understanding of diversity, inclusion and social impact to advocate for marginalised communities.

If you would like to receive a full job description for this role with details on how to apply, please contact either Faye Marshall or Lizzy Clark at Harris Hill via the apply button. 

Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 10th June 2024.

Date of First Interview: W/C 17th June 2024.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.