JOB DETAILS
JOB BAND: SL
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent
DEPARTMENT: BBC Children in Need
LOCATION: Flexible across UK but with regular travel to CiN HQ in Salford and other BBC /CiN sites as required.
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PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The Chief Executive Officer leads the charity, inspiring staff and volunteers, and managing resources prudently. The CEO has overall responsibility for the day-to-day running of BBC Children in Need, shaping and implementing the strategic direction of the charity with appropriate engagement from staff and Trustees. This includes setting and managing the budgetary, strategic, human resources, business development and other priorities of the organisation. Reporting to the Chair of the Board of Trustees, the post holder leads BBC Children In Need's Senior Leadership team (Chief Officer Group) and, with the support of this team, leads the organisation to ensure that its activities meet the strategic and business objectives.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT
* Responsible for the overall direction, leadership and forward planning of BBC Children in Need within a strategic framework approved by the Trustees.
* Responsible for the leadership, motivation, well-being and efficiency of circa 140 staff, and overseeing our relationships with external partners, volunteers, and more 3000 grantees and charity partners, actively championing collaboration, creativity and diversity.
* Accountable for the commercial, strategic, financial, funding and operational success of the charity.
* Overall responsibility for the financial and P&L management of the charity, with annual income of circa £60m and typically funding over 3000 grants and projects to the value of up to £200m over 3 years at any point in time.
* Responsible for maintaining and raising the profile of BBC Children in Need both internally and externally as the BBC's UK corporate charity and overseeing how we work with the BBC to tell the story of the challenges facing UK young people.
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
* Significant experience operating at Chief Executive or Executive Board level within a complex, high-profile organisation.
* A strong track record of working with and influencing Boards of Trustees and committee structures.
* Good understanding of the UK voluntary and community sector, ideally including grant‑making and/or services supporting children and young people.
* Credible external ambassador, with experience engaging senior stakeholders across the sector, government and/or major national partners.
* Proven experience of setting and delivering organisational strategy and leading through change.
* Experience of leading complex organisations with accountability for performance, culture and delivery.
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