Established in 1992 the team at Caring Hands are proud to be an established part of the community, helping older and other vulnerable people to live independently.
“Our positive impact is thanks to the help of our dedicated volunteers, staff and the people we support in the local community. At the heart of the charity lies our ability to develop core projects in response to listening to vulnerable people living in Newcastle upon Tyne. Reporting directly to the Chair of Trustees, the CEO will have overall responsibility for delivery of the charity’s goals around service delivery, fundraising, administration, compliance, and financial management.
The CEO will specifically be responsible for developing a long-term strategy, budgets, and robust business plans while ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Develop the organisation’s income generation strategy, taking into account earned income, charitable and lottery grants, statutory contracts and grants, corporate, community, and individual donations.
Write funding bids to a range of funders, including charitable foundations, the national lottery and statutory bodies, as necessity and opportunity dictate.
Ensure that the charity has maximum visibility via the development and implementation
of a marketing strategy to include website, social media, press, TV and radio.
Represent the organisation at external meetings, networking events, conferences,
Maintain awareness of risks & changes in the external environment affecting the charity.
Financial Acumen: to set and operate a budget and work with the Treasurer to produce monthly financial reports incorporating a cash flow analysis.
Strategic Planning Skills: primary responsibility for the production and implementation of strategic, business, fundraising, and marketing plans.
High-level bid writing skills.
Knowledge of relevant legal frameworks would be desirable e.g. employment law, charity law, safeguarding etc.
Experience in senior management or organisational leadership is essential.
A collaborative approach to management, consulting, and engaging stakeholders in
strategic planning.
Experience of setting budgets and financial reporting to trustees.
Financial / business acumen.
A commitment to equal opportunities and safeguarding vulnerable adults.
Experience of working in the sector and of the problems facing the charity’s client base -primarily this includes older people, benefit claimants, disabled people, and people living in poverty.
Fundraising skills – with commercial awareness / experience.
Excellent IT skills including use of MS Office.
Thorough understanding of data protection and health and safety requirements.
If you would like to apply please send your CV and a covering letter, outlining your skills, experience, and qualities to scotmcharg@nrgplc.