Location: Winchester
Salary :to £58k DOE
Hours: 37.5 hours pw between 8am-5pm, but some work is required out of core hours/weekends. Time off in lieu is available.
Some hybrid working is available you must drive and be prepared to travel locally around the Winchester area.
Benefits: 25 days hols + Bank hols, free parking, pension, Medicash plan, flexible working hours, hybrid working and private office space
PLEASE NOTE YOU DO NEED TO DRIVE AND HAVE YOUR OWN TRANSPORT
Aspire Jobs are delighted to be working in partnership and on an exclusive basis with The Winchester Beacon to recruit a new Chief Executive Officer. Working towards a three-year strategy and a number of essential changes operationally to support it, this is a critical time for a new CEO to join their forward-thinking not for profit organisation. They are an independent charity dedicated to improving the lives of people experiencing homelessness in Hampshire. They operate a 24/7/365 days of the year service.
Their mission is to break the cycle of homelessness by enabling people to rebuild their lives through independent living. They have been offering this vital support in the community since 1988 and have evolved over time to offer a 24-hour service which offers people access to bespoke wraparound support and the opportunity to escape homelessness for good. They provide more than just a bed for the night; they give hope and personalised support that their residents need to make a change and move forward. Each person is treated with respect, kindness, a smile and as an individual. The charity work as a trusted partner for the city council and other grant providers. Winchester Beacon, have rolled out various new initiatives and successfully navigated the organisation through the challenges presented by the pandemic. The successful CEO will be joining a team of loyal and hard-working staff and volunteers who work extremely hard to support people through very difficult times whilst also delivering an exceptional level of service.
The role of the CEO is to provide commitment, drive and a strong, credible ability to represent the charity supporting it to shine.
Reporting to the Board of Directors, you will be responsible for implementing the strategic business plan, to develop and maintain partnerships, oversee the effective day-to-day operations and all activities for the staff and residents. You are also responsible for ensuring all agreed objectives and policies are adhered to, ensuring that all legal and constitutional/financial objections are met.
Culture and personality fit are key to this role. You will be based within a reasonable commutable distance of Winchester, as networking with key players and stakeholders locally is essential.
You will be empathetic, honest, and have a flexible and caring nature to fit with the organisations values.
The successful CEO will
Have a track record and experience of leading teams either as a CEO/MD/Director or even a Mid-level Manager within a much bigger organisation
Have a track record of developing strategic organisational direction and driving change
Have experience of business continuity planning and contingency polices
Have a real empathy for the charity sector
You will be value's driven, highly motivated, with a genuine desire to help those in need.
You will be compassionate and caring
Can communicate at all levels effectively both verbally and written
Be able to manage your own time effectively
Can work under pressure and be a real leader to the team
Be able to drive and have a vehicle
Role Responsibilities
These include
Leadership including developing & implementing the strategic business plan, working to budget and timeframes and being a positive role model within their culture
Dealing with external agencies, fundraising Groups and the media by attending meetings, expanding PR and dealing with press enquiries
Resource Planning both in terms of staffing, volunteers and funding
Partnership working which includes networking with relevant agencies
People Management including recruitment, HR and chairing regular monthly staff team meetings as well as staff motivation
Resident and support management to include looking at bed occupation rates and that housing needs are met
Property and office management including ensuring policies and procedures are adhered to
Financials working to and within budgets and working closely with the Treasurer
Board meetings attendance and reporting
Compliance Legal, H&S, Financial and safeguarding
This is a unique role for the right individual.
Closing Date : Friday 27th June
PLEASE NOTE ANY DIRECT APPLICATIONS TO THE WINCHESTER BEACON WILL BE FORWARDED TO ASPIRE JOBS
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