Director

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Full time
Location: London
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Job offered by: Maa Shanti
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JOB TITLE:

Director SALARY:

£50,000 - £55,000 per annum plus pension (to be confirmed by board of trustees) HOURS:

Full time at 35 hours per week (flexible working) LOCATION:

The main office is in Islington. Client and partnership work is currently carried out in Islington, Tower Hamlets, Newham, Hounslow, Brent, and Ealing. The Director's role is predominantly based in Islington, but some work in other locations may be required. Client work is to be carried out in person on office days. In general, work is carried out in person with an option for remote working 1 day per week. THE ROLE:

The Director is responsible for the overall running of Maa Shanti. This includes supporting and managing staff, developing strategy, operational management, contract management, service development, training, consultancy, partnership working, safeguarding and child protection, HR, recruitment, finance, fundraising, marketing, and social media. Some of these activities (e.g., fundraising and social media) are delegated to staff members with guidance and direction from the Director. The Director is supported by a committed board of trustees and communicates and reports to the board regularly. THE COMPANY:

Maa Shanti supports South Asian mothers who are impacted by domestic abuse. Our aim is to reduce isolation and increase confidence, knowledge, and skills for our service users. We do this by improving access to activities, education, and employment, and through the provision of advocacy and support (both in person and remotely). We run a busy programme of events and workshops which includes yoga, mindfulness, cooking, vocabulary groups, arts and crafts, excursions, and children's activities during school holidays. The charity was founded in Islington as a grassroots organisation in 2004 and has grown in strength and size in the last 20 years. We currently have 6 members of staff working for the charity. We offer flexible working, 25 days annual leave plus 1 day for each year of service up to 30 days, health and wellbeing sessions, personalised coaching, and training opportunities. WHO CAN APPLY:

The successful candidate will be creative, committed, organised, and have an understanding of the issues facing our service users. They will have experience in leading an NGO/charity, managing staff and volunteers, fundraising, stakeholder and funder management, service development, charity administration, infrastructure and compliance, working with a board of trustees, and working with vulnerable women and children. This role is open to women only (exemption under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1). Section 7(2) e of the 1975 Sex Discrimination Act and Section 5(2) d of the 1976 Race Relations Act applies. INTERESTED?

If so, please visit our website for more information and the job description. Please apply by emailing with a two-page CV and supporting statement explaining why you are suitable for this role. Closing date:

Monday 13th January at 9am.

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