Starfish Search are working with a non-profit organisation in the South of England to recruit an Interim CEO. The focus of this role will be leading and stabilising the organisation after a period of upheaval, ensuring financial sustainability and fostering effective communication between the Board of Trustees and staff.
THE ROLE
You Will:
- Provide effective leadership to staff, working with the senior management team and Board to strengthen organisation sustainably
- Review the current commissioning environment and opportunities, executing a clear plan for the future recommissioning of contracts
- Work with the Head of Finance to ensure financial sustainability through effective budgeting
- Ensure quality across departments and compliance with policy and legislation
- Develop and maintain strong networks and relationships with current and new stakeholders
You Will Have:
- Knowledge of the challenges of leadership in the charity sector and experience of working within a high impact, values driven organisation
- Proven track record of successful tendering for contracts and grants
- An entrepreneurial mindset with income generation experience and strong commercial acumen, with the ability to prepare and manage the delivery of budgets
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and sector issues
This role is running for a period of six months, with a salary of circa £80,000 (ideally 4 days/week) It is a hybrid role with on-site presence needed 2 days a week.
This post is open to female applicants only as this is deemed a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.