Since becoming a charity focused solely on campaigning in 2019, Age UK London has adopted and implemented a new strategy. We have agreed campaign priorities; successfully changed policy at a London-wide and borough level; and adapted our finance, HR and IT systems to better support a campaigning charity.
The Board is looking for a new CEO to lead the charity through the next phase of its development, creating a new strategy to guide its campaigning work making London a better city for older people and to develop a sustainable income stream.
Reports to: the Board
Key duties and responsibilities
· In conjunction with the board, lead the creation of a new strategy for the charity and develop and implement appropriate business and financial plans, with clear objectives and outcomes and to operationalise the strategy, ensuring all activities are aligned to achieve the strategy.
· Develop and implement a new income generation strategy, including building relationships with funders, and strengthening and growing our individual giving programme to put the charity on the path to becoming financially self-sustaining.
· Work with the Campaigns Manager to continue the delivery of high quality campaigns to make London a better city for older people and position Age UK London; and ensure campaigns are grounded in evidence and the views and experiences of older Londoners.
* Ensure that the Charity maintains relationships with all appropriate external stakeholders so that our campaigns are successful and the voices of older Londoners are heard in decision making, and to oversee the delivery of our external communications plan.
* Have overall responsibility for the lawful and efficient operation of the Charity including overseeing our outsourced finance function, governance; regulatory reporting; legal and regulatory compliance; HR, premises, insurances, IT and all other operational matters.
* Maintain our relationships with local London Age UKs via our existing networks and regional structures.
* Ensure appropriate reporting to the board with necessary analysis, (risk/benefits/resources) clearly presented to allow the board to discharge its governance function.
* Line management of the Campaigns Manager and Marketing & Communications Officer.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
* Experience managing the operational and financial aspects of a small charity.
* Proven ability to build relationships with funders and secure grant income linked to campaigning activity.
* Practical senior level experience in campaigning to make sustainable change.
* Some experience of working directly with trustees is needed but this does not have to be as a CEO.
Desirable
* Experience acting as the “public face” of a campaigning organisation interfacing with the media, politicians and other stakeholders.
* Experience in the age sector.
Personal Qualities
* Strong analytical skills and commitment to evidence-based activity.
* Ability to lead and motivate teams that work together to produce clearly identified outcomes.
* Collaborative and committed to co-production, working in partnership with other members of the Age UK network and other older peoples’ organisations;
* Focussed on clear reporting, transparency and open, effective communication with the Board and with other internal and external stakeholders