Chief Executive Officer

We need an experienced leader to guide our future strategy and development of the charity, to support, and report to, the existing Trustee Team. The successful candidate will be the lead ambassador and main external voice of the charity. This is the first time we have appointed a Chief Executive in this role.

Wellbeing in the Weald was set up 5 years ago, and is a small local charity based in Cranbrook, Kent. We offer and assist in the provision of activities and initiatives in Cranbrook and the surrounding areas to promote health and social inclusion. This enables people of all ages to try new things, learn new skills and make new connections in the community, whilst benefitting from improved mental health and wellbeing.

Current activities include welcome drop-ins, crafts for wellbeing, community allotment, youth club, words for wellbeing, community nature walks, men’s cookery course, evening book club, volunteering, and other social activities that bring people together on a regular basis.

Key aspects of the role include:

- Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the charity and ensuring these are in line with objectives.

- Ensuring all legal requirements are met in accordance with The Charity Commission.

- Attending and reporting at Trustee Meetings, and other meetings as required. Progressing action points.

- Drafting a financial budget in conjunction with the Treasurer, for approval by the Trustees, and then ensuring it is adhere to.

- Managing part-time administrators and their day-to-day responsibilities.

- Developing and maintaining HR, induction and training schedules for existing and new volunteers.

- Ensuring policies and procedures are updated and compliant with The Charity Commission.

- Identifying opportunities to extend the charity’s support to its main target groups, as well as for strategic alliances with other organisations, with the aim of benefitting more people.

- Writing of Annual Report and Business Plan for future direction – for agreement with Trustees.

- Ensuring suitable insurance cover is reviewed annually and maintained.

- Ensuring Risk Assessments are undertaken for new activities and review existing ones.

- Working with Trustees and Administrators in relation to ensure compliance with: Health and Safety, GDPR, Complaints procedure, and holding of data.

Experience sought:

- Significant experience of working in a business environment at a senior level.

- Ability to manage a number of tasks simultaneously and work well under pressure.

- Strong management and people skills with the ability to interact with people at all levels

- A background including HR management would be advantageous.

- Excellent communication and writing skills, plus attention to detail.

- Experience of working in the charitable sector would be beneficial, but not essential.

Working arrangements:

As a small charity, we are able to be flexible on hours to suit the successful applicant (12 per week), but also to meet the needs of the charity as required.

Remuneration:

The rate of pay will be £20ph for an initial 6-month contract. Part of the CEO’s role will be to help bring in income and raise funds for the charity. The CEO position and salary will therefore be reviewed at the end of 6 months by the Trustees, with a view to extending the contract/making the position permanent. 

Trustees:

Our current Trustee Team is made up of seven working / retired professionals and their details can be found on both the Wellbeing in the Weald website, as well as on the Charity Commission website.

Location:

This role is primarily home based, however the successful candidate will need to live in Cranbrook or the surrounding area, as they will need local knowledge and be able to attend regular meetings with Trustees and others in Cranbrook. The charity does not have a physical office.