Job Description
Executive Officer to The Beauchamp Community Almshouses
Nestled at the foot of the Malvern Hills, The Beauchamp Community was founded by the 6th Earl Beauchamp in 1864 as Almshouses for retired Madresfield estate workers, clergy and the poor of the parish. A Board of Trustees oversees the Charity and provides housing for people who can live independently.
There are 45 Grade II listed Almshouses housing 47 residents, a Medieval Chapel, Library and Boardroom, which sit alongside the Grade I listed St Leonards Church. The residents almost exclusively maintain the 9 acres of grounds.
As a charity, we are proud to maintain strong links with our founding family, and we continue to uphold the Almshouse core values of low-cost, high-quality housing for local people of low economic means.
This is a rare opportunity to manage a unique organisation with a long history of community. Even within the Almshouse sphere, Beauchamp stands out as a truly outstanding place to live and work.
We are looking for a candidate who is caring and compassionate and has held a middle manager's role in an organisation such as the Armed Forces (SNCO or Officer), Emergency Services, Education, Health Care, or a person-centred charity.
Job Description
As Executive Officer, you will be directly responsible for:
* Safeguarding
* Health & Safety
* Buildings & Infrastructure
* Day-to-day financial management
* HR
* IT
* GDPR
What we are looking for
Ideally, a standout candidate will demonstrate a proactive history in Safeguarding and Health & Safety. An ISOH qualification in Health & Safety would be preferable; if not, a course will need to be undertaken within the first year in post, which we will provide for you.
All charities have finance at the centre of everything they do, and we are no different. Beauchamp's turnover is around £350,000 per year, so any candidate would need to demonstrate a track record of budget management or financial acumen.
St Leonards is still a functioning Church overseen by a resident chaplain and a team of retired clergy. Any candidate must have a good understanding of Christianity and the structure of the Church of England.
No two days are the same in this role. A successful candidate must be able to take on new responsibilities as they arise, prioritise their workload, troubleshoot, and make sound, balanced decisions.
The Almshouses are situated at the northern edge of Malvern Link, within easy walking distance of a retail park, doctors and a railway station. Worcester is a 15-minute drive, as is the M5.
Monday to Friday 9 to 5 with the occasional weekend or evening events.
This is a full-time residential role with two nights a week on-call, which includes a two-bed cottage, all bills, and £25,000 a year. Pension and 28 days' leave a year.
To apply for this position, please send a covering letter explaining your suitability for the role and a CV including, where possible, two employer references to warden@beauchampstleonard.org. Please email for a copy of the full job spec.
An Enhanced DBS is required for this post.
We strongly encourage all applicants to arrange a visit to get a feel for the role.
Applications close at 0800 on 30th April. Interview date tbc.