Job Description
My client is seeking an experienced and dynamic Head of Social Enterprise to lead the strategic development and daily operations of their business ventures, which oversees various arms of the business. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the commercial success, financial stability, and social value of these enterprises. The successful candidate will combine strategic foresight with operational excellence, fostering a high-performing, motivated team while focusing on long-term growth and impact.\n\nYou will need to be a hands-on leader with strong business acumen, capable of driving efficiencies, improving services, and creating opportunities for sustainable income generation.\n\nKey Skills and Attributes:\n\nLeadership & Team Development\n\nDemonstrated ability to inspire, support, and lead diverse teams, building a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and high performance.\n\nStrategic Planning & Decision Making\n\nSkilled in developing and executing strategic initiatives based on data-driven insights that promote business growth and long-term sustainability.\n\nFinancial Oversight & Operational Efficiency\n\nExperience managing budgets, forecasting, and identifying opportunities to streamline operations and drive profitability.\n\nRelationship Management & Collaboration\n\nAbility to cultivate strong relationships with internal teams and external partners, ensuring activities align with the organisation's broader mission and goals.\n\nWhat You Will Bring:\n\nA degree, NVQ, or equivalent experience in business management, leadership, or a related field.\n\nA proven track record of successfully managing complex operations within commercial or socially-driven environments.\n\nExperience operating in high-pressure settings, effectively balancing competing priorities.\n\nStrong financial management skills, including budget setting, forecasting, and financial reporting.\n\nExceptional leadership capabilities, with experience managing multiple departments and driving cross-functional collaboration.\n\nPassion for delivering services that combine commercial success with social impact\n\nSellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances.
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