Closing date is Friday 4th July at 5pm
Shortlisting for the role will take place week commencing 7thJuly.
Who we are:
We enable and empower Disabled people and those living with a long-term health condition to be an active and central part of the community. We proactively work with health, social care and community partners to co-produce services, strategies and policy.
We campaign for choice and control to achieve our legal rights and entitlements. We identify and respond to gaps in support to meet the needs of Disabled people. We spotlight, celebrate and champion equity, diversity and inclusion.
Our vision:
Our vision is a world where difference is valued, and diversity is celebrated.A world where everyone has the same rights, freedoms, choices and opportunities.
Introduction to the role
The Coalition registered as a charity in December 2023. We have spent the last 18 months developing the infrastructure of the organisation so we can meet the Charity Commission requirements. We developed a short strategic plan for a 2 year period to ensure we had all of the foundations in place to capitalise on our new charity status. This strategic plan ends in November 2025.
The CEO will set a new five-year strategy for the organisation by building on the solid foundations of the 2 year strategic plan and maximising the opportunities that charity status provides.
The CEO will have oversight across the whole organisation, often acting as the external ‘face’ of The Coalition with our stakeholders and partners. As such, they will represent us, and enable the Disabled community to have their voices heard to achieve equality and independence for Disabled people and those with long-term health conditions.The CEO will promote the Social Model of Disability and champion accessibility across all services in Surrey.
Main Responsibilities
1.Leadershipand team management
·Provide strong executive direction, leadership and vision to the organisation and its staff and volunteers
·Work with board members to shape strategy and lead implementation of the strategic objectives of the organisation
·Work with board members to develop the strategic plan and maintain organisational focus on delivering the plan and meeting the requirements of various funders
·Ensure resources are allocated to deliver the business objectives including Surrey Coalition's contractual obligations.
·Direct operationsto meetbudget and other financial responsibilities
·Direct and lead in the promotion of a positive reputation for the organisation and to achieve maximum visibility and influence for Disabled people
·Provide effective direct staff line management, and support line managers in managing their teams effectively and according to policies and procedures that conform to current laws and regulations.
2.Finance, planning and administration
·Ensure that effective governance is developed and adhered to, in conjunction with board members
·In conjunction with the Treasurer, recommend the annual budget for board approval, and manage the organisation's resources within the agreed budget guidelines and according to statutory and legal requirements
·Provide meaningful, reliable and timely reporting to board members and to external stakeholders
·Support the management board to identify their collective and individual training and development needs and assist in meeting these
·Act as the SIRO for the organisation, with ultimate responsibility for ensuring Data Protection requirements are fully met.
3.Relationship management
·Be the central day to day point of contact and voice of The Coalition in conjunction with board members.
·Ensure that the organisation's vision, values and achievements are promoted positively and consistently to stakeholders, including members and external partners
·Actively build strong and positive relationships with all stakeholders and maintain these when providing challenge about their plans and services.In particular, establish a close and constructive relationship with Surrey County Council and the two Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) so that The Coalition is able to effectively influence
·Personally attend key meetings and events in order to give appropriate leadership to the influencing, involvement and co-production processes with public bodies in particular
·Identify opportunities for Board Directors and other disabled volunteers to take a strategic representation position on various boards across the system
·Ensure The Coalition maintains a good reputation through effective and regular communications with members, partners, funders and all other stakeholders
4.Income generation and contract management
·Manage all contracts and grant agreements that the organisation holds, ensuring that the Coalition is delivering the required performance and meeting agreed outcomes
·Ensure the additional value the organisation delivers, shows a strong Return On Investment (ROI) against our Core Grant from Surrey County Council
·Secure future funding through grants and contracts from Surrey County Council, the NHS, Trusts and Foundations.
·Continuously develop new revenue sources to respond toopportunities to meet current and emerging needs of the Disabled community, including working with the Private Sector and Major Donors, and developing Community and Events Fundraising and Legacy Giving.
5.General duties
·Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job and participate in appropriate training activities
·Undertake such other duties and/or hours of work as maybe reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this role
·Undertakehealth and safety duties applicable to the roleand in accordance with the organisation's health and safety policy
Person specification
Essential Skills/Experience:
·Experience of leading in a Disabled People’s Organisation or in the wider Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector
·Experience and knowledge of working with people who are Disabled and/or carers or have a lived experience of Disability or being a family Carer
·Experience and knowledge around income generation and strategic fundraising
·Experience of managing contracts and/or grants with a variety of funders
·Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively in a range of formats and with a variety of audiences, in particular confident and persuasive presentation skills are needed
·Excellent project and service management experience and skills
·Understanding of relevant legislation relating to Disabled people, health and care
·A high degree of pro-activity, with a real talent in making things happen
·An excellent understanding of GDPR and Safeguarding Adults
·Excellent level of computer literacy including all Microsoft packages with experience of using a range of databases
·Live within Surrey or near enough to travel within the county
·Have an absolute passion for inclusion and the desire to change the world for Disabled people!
Desirable Skills/Experience:
·Good relationships with senior level contacts within the Local Authority, Health systems and Voluntary, Community and Faith Sector within Surrey.
·Experience of leading organisational change
·Experience of forming and leading collaborations and alliances
·High degree of knowledge and experience around Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
·Developed understanding of the Mental Health system within Surrey
This role requires the successful applicant to be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Baring Check.
We welcome applications from all parts of our community and value diversity.
How to apply
Please can you answer the following questions. Please answer the questions to demonstrate how your experience meets the needs of the role description. You are very welcome to submit your responses to these questions via audio or video, if that's preferred.
1.Tell us about your experience of working in the charity sector and/or working with Disabled people?
2.How do you create an inclusive working culture? How do you balance the needs of staff that are on short term fixed contracts?
3.Tell us about your experience of securing funding from different sources?
4.How do you prioritise strategic initiatives when resources are limited? Please provide an example of this.
Please send your responses to these questions and your CV to Nikki.roberts@surreycoalition.org.uk .
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