Chief Executive Officer

Chief Executive Officer

We are seeking a new Chief Executive Officer to provide confident strategic leadership at a time when so many people are relying on the indispensable services we offer. You will be the external ambassador for our organisation with stakeholders and partners while providing strategic leadership and inspiring staff to achieve our ambitious goals.

Position: Chief Executive Officer

Location: Bracknell and Maidenhead offices, with outreach in Slough. Flexible though office based when essential to provide presence and leadership when required.

Salary: Circa £60,000 per annum

Hours: Part time, 28 hours per week (0.8FTE). Flexibility subject to discussion.

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Applications will be reviewed on receipt on a rolling basis. Please apply as soon as possible.

About the role:

As Chief Executive Officer you will have overall executive leadership for the charity, working with the management team and the Trustee Board to devise and implement strategic and operational plans. This is an exciting time to be taking over the reins as we want you to further develop our funding and operating models to reflect the needs of our communities across the three boroughs of Slough, Bracknell Forest, and Maidenhead & Windsor.

Building on our experience and learning over the past year, the new CEO will lead the organisation to meet client needs, emerging demands and ensure a sustainable service for our communities. The Chief Executive Officer is supported by a talented and dedicated team of staff and volunteers and benefits from a significant degree of autonomy in carrying out the role.

Your main duties will include:

1. Working closely with the Trustee Board to develop, implement and monitor the delivery of business plans consistent with local needs and stakeholder requirements.
2. Direct and manage the income generation function, working to develop and diversify the organisation’s funding base by identifying potential funding opportunities, consistent with the aims of the organisation and the operating environment.
3. Working in a politically sensitive and competitive arena, maintain and develop effective relations with The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, Bracknell Forest Council, Slough Council, and other funders, service commissioners and partners.
4. Foster a positive working environment in which equality and diversity are central, dignity at work is upheld and staff and volunteers feel well led, can do their best, are engaged and motivated.
5. Maintain financial control of the service within budget heads agreed by the trustee board ensuring that financial resources are properly administered and monitored.
6. Ensure the continuous development of the charity’s services are in line with local and national policies and legislative changes.

About you:

We are looking for a confident leader who wants to work with us to ensure we are a high performing, sustainable organisation. You will need to bring with you the following skills and experience:

1. Demonstrable experience of providing inspirational leadership to an organisation going through change, ideally gained at an organisation of comparable scale and complexity (c.30 staff, c.80 volunteers and a turnover of >£500K).
2. Understanding of and empathy for those who experience difficulties in modern society, and a desire to empower and support them to make decisions and act upon those decisions.
3. Demonstrable track record of successful income generation and business development through fundraising, commissioning and marketing activities.
4. Demonstrable experience of influencing partners, stakeholders and funders.
5. Demonstrable track record of financial management and budgetary control, and ability to manage an organisational budget under the guidance of the treasurer.
6. Experience of leading, managing and motivating teams at all levels, building working relationships with colleagues, and demonstrating personal commitment to organisational and staff development.

You are asked to submit your CV and a Supporting Statement of no longer than two pages as part of the application process.

About the Organisation

The public support charity supports anyone living or working in Bracknell Forest, Maidenhead, Windsor, and Slough by providing free, independent, impartial, and confidential advice and support.

Our clients face issues including benefits, work, debt & money, consumer’s rights, relationships, housing, and discrimination. We offer specialist help on benefits, debt & tax, and help with disability benefit applications and benefit appeals. Our work can improve people’s financial situation and improve health, reducing stress and increasing people’s confidence to deal with their own problems.

We value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination for the communities and individuals in East Berkshire.