Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
South Gloucestershire (with hybrid working - 2 days per week in the office)
The Organisation
Our client is devoted to enhancing the lives of children and young people with bowel and bladder issues. Their mission is to significantly reduce the challenges and impacts associated with bowel and bladder issues problems, offering hope, support, and practical solutions to children, families and caregivers alike.
After 10 years in post, their CEO is standing down and so they are looking for a new CEO to join them on a full-time, permanent basis, working 35 hours per week.
The Benefits
- Salary of circa £60,000
- Pension scheme with a 3% employer contribution
- 25 days’ leave per annum, plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time staff) in your first year, rising by one day each year to 30 days annual leave
- A commitment to supporting the well-being and resilience of the team, demonstrated by their investment in two Mental Health at Work First aiders
- Employee Assistance Programme that includes a 24/7 free, impartial and confidential helpline, structured counselling, newsletters, and access to a well-being app
This is an exciting opportunity for a transformational leader with experience at a strategic level in the charity or non-profit sector to join our client’s dedicated organisation.
In this key leadership role, you will have the chance to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people with bowel and bladder issues, leading an ambitious and well-respected organisation in the delivery of their strategic mission.
Our client is focused on getting everyone talking about good bladder and bowel health from birth and taking action to empower children, young people and their carers, deliver education and learning and influence research, policy development and products.
So, if you want to play a pivotal role in their mission and help them continue to grow their reach and impact, read on and apply today!
The Role
As the CEO, you will provide visionary leadership and direction for our client’s organisation, bringing new perspective to their work and growing their reach and impact.
Reinforcing their values and approach to well-being across the staff and volunteer team, you will lead and manage their team of staff and volunteers to deliver a three year strategic plan.
You will also work as part of the Senior Leadership Team and alongside the Trustees to deliver financial growth to ensure they are future-proofed and make sure suitable business systems are in place to enable change, compliance and good governance.
The major parts of your role will involve strategic and team leadership, operational management, stakeholder relationship management and income generation and profile raising activities.
Additionally, you will:
- Lead, coach, and empower the senior leadership team and all direct staff reports
- Lead the development a three-year strategic plan, maximising their impact and resilience
- Foster strong relationships with the Chair and the Board of Trustees
- Build relationships with external stakeholders, including the government and the children’s workforce
- Seek out and develop new income streams to ensure stability and continued growth
- Represent the organisation as a spokesperson for media and PR
- Ensure compliance with charity commission regulations
About You
To be considered as a CEO, you will need:
- Experience of working with and reporting to a Board of Trustees or Directors and managing governance processes
- Experience of leading and managing a remote team
- Experience in generating income aligned to strategic goals
- A strong understanding of health, equity, and diversity principles
- A transformational leadership style with extensive experience of working at a strategic level in the charity or non-profit sector
- Effective communication, influencing, and presentation skills
- A resilient and determined mindset, capable of leading a team
The closing date for this role is 22nd September 2024.
Interviews will take place the week commencing the 7th October 2024.
Other organisations may call this role Chief Executive Officer, Managing Director, MD, Director, Charity Director, Charity CEO, Non-Profit CEO, or Executive Director.
Webrecruit and our clients are equal opportunities employers, value diversity, and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business, and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
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