CEO Opportunity at Mentell
Due to the exponential growth in service demand and revenue streams, Mentell is seeking to recruit a CEO to oversee the charity's short/medium and long-term objectives – primarily to increase the number of men being served by its activities each week.
The successful candidate will be comfortable working in a small team and possess excellent communication skills to keep the trustee board updated.
Mentell is looking for a proven charity leader with a can-do attitude who wants to work within a dynamic and ever-changing funding landscape with the imagination and willingness to hold the vision for the charity and keep the organisation accountable to its mission.
The role requires the successful candidate to combine providing effective strategic leadership with a willingness to get their hands dirty and engage with various day-to-day tasks. At the heart of the CEO’s role will be overseeing the delivery of all Mentell programmes, including its weekly in-person and online groups and its community activities and awareness raising – all in line with the charity’s strategic aim of increasing the number of men being served; i.e. ‘Bums on Seats’.
About the Role
Experience in a VCSE leadership position is essential. The role offers an excellent opportunity to immerse yourself in a fast-growing organisation with the support and backing of a forward-thinking trustee board. You will ultimately act as the gatekeeper for all new business (bids, tenders, commissioned work) and work with the Head of Projects & Fundraising to identify and build strong ongoing partner relationships. Therefore, the successful candidate must possess the people skills to build strong connections within the existing team and be able to represent the whole charity when presenting our service.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensuring a joined-up approach between communities and programme teams leads to the delivery of a seamless journey for men, from initial awareness of their mental health needs to attendance at a circle, whether online or in-person.
- Develop, implement and continually appraise the plan for ongoing service growth – geographically and through pursuing and building new partnerships.
- Ensure that raising awareness of issues relating to men’s mental health remains a golden thread running through the charity’s entire work and communications, irrespective of whether it results in men accessing Mentell’s services or those of another organisation.
- Work with the Head of Projects & Fundraising and Community Manager to ensure a pipeline of funding from grants, philanthropy, donors and community fundraising.
- Oversee and increase the impact of effective and innovative communications via website, social media and hard-copy promotional materials.
- Take responsibility for all aspects of charity and other statutory compliance.
What We’re Looking For
- Outstanding leadership skills proven within a charitable context.
- Demonstrable ability to develop and establish new organisational processes and frameworks.
- Demonstrable track record in supporting a strategic approach to fundraising, including the production of grant applications, personal/community fundraising and building effective relationships with key funders.
- A clear understanding of and passion for raising awareness of the needs of male mental health services, including lived experience of its challenges.
- Ability to work with and facilitate the work of trustees, staff and a wide range of volunteers.
Salary and terms
- 25 hours per week, spread over four days
- Salary (pro rata) - £47,000 to £52,000 per annum.
- Based primarily in our central Stockport office.
Application Process
To Apply - Download the Recruitment Pack attached to this advertisement.
- Please provide a CV (no more than 3 sides A4) together with a supporting statement (also no more than 3 sides of A4).
- Your supporting statement should include details of why you wish to apply for the post & how you would make a difference to Mentell. It is important that you address the items on the person specification (page 8), giving examples of experience or skills wherever possible.
- Send your application (CV/Statement/Monitoring Form) by 9.00 am on Monday 7th October 2024
If you would like to discuss any aspect of this post, you can book a conversation with our Interim CEO Nick Moore - Nick will only be available from Monday 30th September.
Interviews will be held in central Stockport on 16th/17th October 2024.
Join Mentell and contribute to a significant cause at an exciting time of growth and development in our men’s mental health charity.
Please provide a CV (no more than 3 sides A4) together with a supporting statement (also no more than 3 sides of A4).
Your supporting statement should include details of why you wish to apply for the post & how you would make a difference to Mentell. It is important that you address the items on the person specification (page 8), giving examples of experience or skills wherever possible.
Send your application (CV/Statement/Monitoring Form) by 9.00 am on Monday 7th October 2024
If you would like to discuss any aspect of this post, you can book a conversation with our Interim CEO Nick Moore via the details in the recruitment pack - Nick will only be available from Monday 30th September.
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The Talent Set are delighted to be working with a fantastic charity supporting young unaccompanied refugees in England who are looking for an Interim Head of Fundraising & Communications to join their team for an initial 6 months period.
The Head of Fundraising & Communications will operate as an effective member of the Leadership Team, reporting directly to the CEO and acting as the strategic lead for the charity’s fundraising and communications activity.
Given the fluctuating nature of statutory income (currently c.75% of total income) it will be the responsibility of the Head of Fundraising & Communications to develop and implement a fundraising strategy that enables the organisation to diversify its income portfolio, ensuring a sustainable funding model that spreads risk and allows for greater donor engagement.
There is a blank canvas to be creative and try new things, with lots of scope for the successful applicant to determine where the network opportunities might lie, build long term relationships and develop an exciting programme of external communications and engagement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate as an effective member of the Leadership Team, working collaboratively to ensure the delivery of organisational objectives.
- Develop, lead and deliver the fundraising strategy – focused on diversification and sustainable income whilst remaining hands on in the establishment of new income streams.
- Establish clear stewardship plans for all supporters, maximising their engagement with the charity.
- Develop and implement the communications strategy – utilising external comms to engage supporters and underpin income generation whilst raising awareness about the issues faced by unaccompanied child refugees.
- Oversee the generation of tailored, multimedia content that raises awareness of the charity and drives increased support.
Person Specification:
- Aligned with the charity's values of: Respect, Integrity, Passion, Grace, Compassion and Wisdom.
- Proven expertise of fundraising across different income streams (e.g. trusts and foundations, community, regional, philanthropy). Expertise of developing new income streams from scratch/a low base would be beneficial but not essential.
- Relational approach – focused on developing long term commitments and support from key stakeholders and donor audiences.
- Experience of working in a communications role/closely with communications teams to maximise the opportunities to engage externally and increase support/awareness.
- Creative approach to fundraising, with realistic ambitions within a small charity environment.
What’s on offer:
- An initial 6 month contract with the potential for extension
- A flexible hybrid or remote working pattern, although some travel around the midlands area for the role is required. (please note you must have the right to work within the UK).
- A salary of £45,000 is on offer
This is a fast moving process with interviews happening w/c 23rd September and a potential start date between 30th September to 14th October.
To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.
We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.
