Mon, 04 Aug 2025">published - Mon, 04 Aug 2025
Job Summary
Community Focus - Inclusive Arts is seeking an inspiring and strategic CEO to guide our vibrant team & dedicated volunteers. You will play a key role in expanding access to the arts, forging strong partnerships, and securing sustainable funding locally and beyond.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Strategic, Leadership and Planning -
* Lead organisation, strategic management and business development
* Develop programmes aligned with community's needs
* Review and direct a clear business plan with Trustees
* Represent CF at events, in the media and with stakeholders
* Liaise with beneficiaries, Council/NHS staff, Charity Commission, Companies House
Programme and Partnership Oversight -
* Identify new partnership opportunities
* Lead on events, exhibitions, and partnership development
* Ensure programme quality, legal compliance and impact reporting
People and HR Management -
* Lead and supervise Salesforce and/or any other appropriate database systems
* Oversee recruitment, performance, training and appraisals
* Implement and update HR policies and procedures (GDPR, Safeguarding, H&S, etc.)
* Foster a positive, inclusive, collaborative staff culture
Fundraising and Communications -
* Lead fundraising strategy, applications with Fundraising Manager and other staff
* Cultivate new relationships with funding bodies and stakeholders
* Represent CF to funders, media, and the public
* Approve marketing and promotional materials
* Attend networking events to explore collaborative funding
Operations and Compliance -
* Oversee facilities, H&S compliance and sustainability
* Incorporate all Charity Commission and Companies House updates
* Maintain tenancy relationship with Barnet Council
* Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead and Data Protection Officer (ICO)
Finance and Governance -
* Prepare annual budgets, forecasts, and financial reports
* Oversee financial control, resource efficiency, and long-term planning
* Lead on new business income generation strategies, including art sales
* Report financial and strategic performance to the Board of Trustees quarterly
* Ensure timely delivery of board papers and assist trustees/directors development
Job Requirements
We are now seeking a visionary, compassionate, and dynamic leader to guide Community Focus into its next exciting chapter. As CEO, you will:
* Lead a passionate and talented team
* Secure a sustainable and creative future for our work
* Deepen our community impact and involvement
* Strengthen partnerships across arts, health, and education sector.
This is a unique and valuable opportunity to lead an organisation where every day brings the chance to make a meaningful difference in people's lives through the transformative power of art.
Job Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Strategic, Leadership and Planning -
* Lead organisation, strategic management and business development
* Develop programmes aligned with community's needs
* Review and direct a clear business plan with Trustees
* Represent CF at events, in the media and with stakeholders
* Liaise with beneficiaries, Council/NHS staff, Charity Commission, Companies House
Programme and Partnership Oversight -
* Identify new partnership opportunities
* Lead on events, exhibitions, and partnership development
* Ensure programme quality, legal compliance and impact reporting
People and HR Management -
* Lead and supervise Salesforce and/or any other appropriate database systems
* Oversee recruitment, performance, training and appraisals
* Implement and update HR policies and procedures (GDPR, Safeguarding, H&S, etc.)
* Foster a positive, inclusive, collaborative staff culture
If you are ready to make a meaningful impact through the arts and inclusion, we would love to hear from you.
Please send a copy of your CV along with a personal statement to Stephen Yeo, Chair at syeo@communityfocus.co.uk, outlining the following:
• What you admire about Community Focus
• Why you would like to join our team
• Your suitability for the role
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