Chief Executive
- Recruiter
- SmartList
- Location
- Leeds
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 19 Feb 2019
- Closes
- 05 Mar 2019
- Sectors
- Management
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Chief Executive
Leeds, West Yorkshire
SALARY & BENEFITS: GBP38,720 per annum plus contribution towards pension
WORKING HOURS: 37 hours per week - Monday to Friday inclusive with evenings and weekends as necessary
THE COMPANY: Meanwood Valley Urban Farm opened in April 1980 and since then has grown into a successful charity based in the north of Leeds. Its charitable objectives are to provide education and training for persons (particularly those in need of such services by reason of youth, age, infirmity or disablement, poverty or social and economic circumstances) so as to prepare them for any trade, occupation or service; to advance general environmental education and awareness; and to promote the benefit and well-being of all persons in the locality by providing a leisure and recreational facility.
With the forthcoming retirement of our Farm Director, we are seeking an inspirational and influential Chief Executive to continue our success story.
Core purpose of the role:
Working with the Management Committee to provide strategic direction in deliver of the Farm's charitable objectives.
Working with the Management Committee to develop, deliver and review the business plan and business strategy to ensure the ongoing sustainability, growth and success of the Farm.
Providing leadership, being an effective advocate for the charity and its beneficiaries and leading on partnership and business development.
Deliver, through appropriate plans and in accordance with agreed policies and priorities the objectives of the Farm.
Ensure that the Farm is well administered and meets its governance responsibilities.
Enhance the Farm's impact and profile.
Key tasks:
Leading and managing the Farm
Work with the Management Committee to ensure that a long-term strategy is in place, which can guide the organisation in achieving objectives of the charity.
Lead the implementation of the strategy, including reviewing progress against plans and setting appropriate targets.
Be an inspirational leader for the Farm, so that it consistently achieves excellence, and invites innovation and change.
Create and maintain a culture of professionalism and inclusion through coaching training and development.
Develop operating policies to ensure programmes and activities are implemented effectively.
Ensure the Farm fulfils its legal, statutory and regulatory responsibilities including those related to safeguarding, animal care best practice and data protection regulations
Ensuring all reporting time limits to funders, sponsors and stakeholders are met.
Take overall responsibility for achieving, monitoring and reporting on performance against targets in all areas of the Farm's activities, taking appropriate action as required.
Have responsibility for day-to-day financial management of the Farm, including preparation of budgets for agreement by the Management Committee and ensuring that income is maintained, and expenditure is controlled in line with budgets and that potential risks are identified and managed.
Lead and manage the Farm's staff teams to maximise their personal contributions, including advising the Management Committee on organisational requirements and developments as appropriate. Ensure that the charity has the appropriate policies, procedures, systems and processes in place and that they are being implemented.
Ensure all the charity's activities are conducted safely and that Health and Safety policies are understood and followed by everyone.
Promotion of the Charity
Act as a positive ambassador for the Farm at all times, ensuring community engagement.
Maintain effective networks and effective relationships with all principal supporters, funders, partners and stakeholders whilst also seeking to develop new networks and relationships.
Ensure the Farm is presented in an appropriate and professional manner to its stakeholders, including representing the charity in public forums and stakeholder meetings. Represent the charity in the press and public appearances when required.
Fundraising and income generation
Develop income generation strategies to maintain and enhance the level of funding from existing sources and develop new funding streams.
Develop and build relationships with partners, supporters, funders and potential funders to maximise opportunities for income generation. Provide direction and support to any staff and volunteers involved in income generation activities and ensure team efforts are coordinated.
Working with the Management Committee
Build an effective relationship with the Chair and the Management Committee. Ensure appropriate reporting on the progress of the Farm and on all matters relevant to the discharge of its responsibilities.
Develop policy proposals for discussion and decision at the Management Committee. Provide in a timely and appropriate manner information that will assist the Management Committee in carrying out its responsibilities
As appropriate, monitor and advise the Management Committee on all relevant Governance aspects of the Charity.
Ensure strong governance structures are in place with policies and procedures that are appropriate and effectively applying remedial measures and implementing change as necessary.
Attendance at meetings of the Management Committee.
THE CANDIDATE:
Key skills / attributes for the Chief Executive role based in Leeds
Will live within a commutable distance of the Leeds area
Must hold a Full driving licence.
Degree or equivalent (although significant relevant experience may compensate).
Senior management experience in a charity not for profit setting or commercial organisation of at least 3 years.
Ability to prepare reports in Word, spreadsheets in Excel and Power Point
Financial management/budget control experience
Will have comprehensive experience of fundraising
Does this sound like you? If yes and you would like to apply for the Chief Executive position then please hit the apply now button.
You will then be sent to an online questionnaire to support your CV and application, please fill in the details and we will be in touch to advise you of the next steps.
The reference for this vacancy is REFERENCE: GJ1866
TSL4
Leeds, West Yorkshire
SALARY & BENEFITS: GBP38,720 per annum plus contribution towards pension
WORKING HOURS: 37 hours per week - Monday to Friday inclusive with evenings and weekends as necessary
THE COMPANY: Meanwood Valley Urban Farm opened in April 1980 and since then has grown into a successful charity based in the north of Leeds. Its charitable objectives are to provide education and training for persons (particularly those in need of such services by reason of youth, age, infirmity or disablement, poverty or social and economic circumstances) so as to prepare them for any trade, occupation or service; to advance general environmental education and awareness; and to promote the benefit and well-being of all persons in the locality by providing a leisure and recreational facility.
With the forthcoming retirement of our Farm Director, we are seeking an inspirational and influential Chief Executive to continue our success story.
Core purpose of the role:
Working with the Management Committee to provide strategic direction in deliver of the Farm's charitable objectives.
Working with the Management Committee to develop, deliver and review the business plan and business strategy to ensure the ongoing sustainability, growth and success of the Farm.
Providing leadership, being an effective advocate for the charity and its beneficiaries and leading on partnership and business development.
Deliver, through appropriate plans and in accordance with agreed policies and priorities the objectives of the Farm.
Ensure that the Farm is well administered and meets its governance responsibilities.
Enhance the Farm's impact and profile.
Key tasks:
Leading and managing the Farm
Work with the Management Committee to ensure that a long-term strategy is in place, which can guide the organisation in achieving objectives of the charity.
Lead the implementation of the strategy, including reviewing progress against plans and setting appropriate targets.
Be an inspirational leader for the Farm, so that it consistently achieves excellence, and invites innovation and change.
Create and maintain a culture of professionalism and inclusion through coaching training and development.
Develop operating policies to ensure programmes and activities are implemented effectively.
Ensure the Farm fulfils its legal, statutory and regulatory responsibilities including those related to safeguarding, animal care best practice and data protection regulations
Ensuring all reporting time limits to funders, sponsors and stakeholders are met.
Take overall responsibility for achieving, monitoring and reporting on performance against targets in all areas of the Farm's activities, taking appropriate action as required.
Have responsibility for day-to-day financial management of the Farm, including preparation of budgets for agreement by the Management Committee and ensuring that income is maintained, and expenditure is controlled in line with budgets and that potential risks are identified and managed.
Lead and manage the Farm's staff teams to maximise their personal contributions, including advising the Management Committee on organisational requirements and developments as appropriate. Ensure that the charity has the appropriate policies, procedures, systems and processes in place and that they are being implemented.
Ensure all the charity's activities are conducted safely and that Health and Safety policies are understood and followed by everyone.
Promotion of the Charity
Act as a positive ambassador for the Farm at all times, ensuring community engagement.
Maintain effective networks and effective relationships with all principal supporters, funders, partners and stakeholders whilst also seeking to develop new networks and relationships.
Ensure the Farm is presented in an appropriate and professional manner to its stakeholders, including representing the charity in public forums and stakeholder meetings. Represent the charity in the press and public appearances when required.
Fundraising and income generation
Develop income generation strategies to maintain and enhance the level of funding from existing sources and develop new funding streams.
Develop and build relationships with partners, supporters, funders and potential funders to maximise opportunities for income generation. Provide direction and support to any staff and volunteers involved in income generation activities and ensure team efforts are coordinated.
Working with the Management Committee
Build an effective relationship with the Chair and the Management Committee. Ensure appropriate reporting on the progress of the Farm and on all matters relevant to the discharge of its responsibilities.
Develop policy proposals for discussion and decision at the Management Committee. Provide in a timely and appropriate manner information that will assist the Management Committee in carrying out its responsibilities
As appropriate, monitor and advise the Management Committee on all relevant Governance aspects of the Charity.
Ensure strong governance structures are in place with policies and procedures that are appropriate and effectively applying remedial measures and implementing change as necessary.
Attendance at meetings of the Management Committee.
THE CANDIDATE:
Key skills / attributes for the Chief Executive role based in Leeds
Will live within a commutable distance of the Leeds area
Must hold a Full driving licence.
Degree or equivalent (although significant relevant experience may compensate).
Senior management experience in a charity not for profit setting or commercial organisation of at least 3 years.
Ability to prepare reports in Word, spreadsheets in Excel and Power Point
Financial management/budget control experience
Will have comprehensive experience of fundraising
Does this sound like you? If yes and you would like to apply for the Chief Executive position then please hit the apply now button.
You will then be sent to an online questionnaire to support your CV and application, please fill in the details and we will be in touch to advise you of the next steps.
The reference for this vacancy is REFERENCE: GJ1866
TSL4