We are seeking a new Chief Executive Officer to provide confident strategic leadership while acting as an external ambassador for our organisation with stakeholders and partners.
Position:
Chief Executive Officer Location:
Manchester Hours:
Part time, 4 days per week (30 hours) Contract:
Permanent Closing Date:
Sunday 9th February About the role: As Chief Executive Officer, you will have overall responsibility for operational delivery and strategic development. This involves people leadership, financial planning including fundraising, internal and external communications and partnerships, effective use of data and information, and organisational development. The charity has a unique approach to supporting its participants by providing a diverse, socially engaged arts programme, responding to the needs, ambitions and cultural aspirations of male, trans and non-binary people who sex work. We also provide one-to-one support and advocacy, primarily relating to housing and homelessness. Your main duties will include: Develop, implement, and oversee the vision and strategy in collaboration with the Board of Directors. Work closely with the Head of Creative to oversee delivery of creative provision, supporting and guiding staff to develop a high-quality programme for participants. Develop and maintain key strategic partnerships, including with leading cultural institutions and with the health and social care sector. Lead the staff team, including maintaining responsibility for recruitment, staff development and supervision, enabling the team to deliver high quality support and programmes for participants. Responsible for ensuring that organisational change is delivered successfully, with a focus on maintaining a positive culture where staff, volunteers and participants feel heard and involved. Financial management, fundraising, budgeting, monitoring and reporting. Charity and organisational compliance, including Charity Commission requirements, health and safety, safeguarding, employment and GPDR legislation. 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: Knowledge and understanding of the challenges and barriers to accessing services faced by LGBTQ+ people, people who sex work and those experiencing homelessness, often in combination with other needs. Experience of working at a senior level within either an arts and/or health and social care charity. Knowledge of adult safeguarding procedures. A strong track record of fundraising for either arts and/or social care provision. Knowledge and understanding of the VCSE sector, health and social care support and provision for marginalised communities. Experience of leading, managing, and motivating teams at all levels, building working relationships with colleagues, and demonstrating personal commitment to organisational and staff development. Excellent communication, influencing and presentation skills, with an ability to represent the charity externally and work with a diverse range of stakeholders. Experience of managing multiple funding streams, working within tight financial parameters, and producing detailed financial budgets. 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: This public support charity is a collective, creative space for male, trans and non-binary sex workers. We are an arts and social care charity where creativity is at the heart of all we do. Through playfulness, challenge and creative adventures, we offer people a safe and welcoming space in which to try new things and become inspired. Our artistic work is underpinned by practical support and advocacy, working with people on interconnected issues such as: housing, substance use, LGBTQIA+ rights, education & training, volunteering and money management. To achieve all of this, we have a passionate and dedicated multidisciplinary team who are motivated by working collaboratively, openly and creatively. We consider the environmental impact of our work and aim to support and strengthen the sectors we work with by sharing our knowledge, experiences, and ideas.
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Chief Executive Officer Location:
Manchester Hours:
Part time, 4 days per week (30 hours) Contract:
Permanent Closing Date:
Sunday 9th February About the role: As Chief Executive Officer, you will have overall responsibility for operational delivery and strategic development. This involves people leadership, financial planning including fundraising, internal and external communications and partnerships, effective use of data and information, and organisational development. The charity has a unique approach to supporting its participants by providing a diverse, socially engaged arts programme, responding to the needs, ambitions and cultural aspirations of male, trans and non-binary people who sex work. We also provide one-to-one support and advocacy, primarily relating to housing and homelessness. Your main duties will include: Develop, implement, and oversee the vision and strategy in collaboration with the Board of Directors. Work closely with the Head of Creative to oversee delivery of creative provision, supporting and guiding staff to develop a high-quality programme for participants. Develop and maintain key strategic partnerships, including with leading cultural institutions and with the health and social care sector. Lead the staff team, including maintaining responsibility for recruitment, staff development and supervision, enabling the team to deliver high quality support and programmes for participants. Responsible for ensuring that organisational change is delivered successfully, with a focus on maintaining a positive culture where staff, volunteers and participants feel heard and involved. Financial management, fundraising, budgeting, monitoring and reporting. Charity and organisational compliance, including Charity Commission requirements, health and safety, safeguarding, employment and GPDR legislation. 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: Knowledge and understanding of the challenges and barriers to accessing services faced by LGBTQ+ people, people who sex work and those experiencing homelessness, often in combination with other needs. Experience of working at a senior level within either an arts and/or health and social care charity. Knowledge of adult safeguarding procedures. A strong track record of fundraising for either arts and/or social care provision. Knowledge and understanding of the VCSE sector, health and social care support and provision for marginalised communities. Experience of leading, managing, and motivating teams at all levels, building working relationships with colleagues, and demonstrating personal commitment to organisational and staff development. Excellent communication, influencing and presentation skills, with an ability to represent the charity externally and work with a diverse range of stakeholders. Experience of managing multiple funding streams, working within tight financial parameters, and producing detailed financial budgets. 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: This public support charity is a collective, creative space for male, trans and non-binary sex workers. We are an arts and social care charity where creativity is at the heart of all we do. Through playfulness, challenge and creative adventures, we offer people a safe and welcoming space in which to try new things and become inspired. Our artistic work is underpinned by practical support and advocacy, working with people on interconnected issues such as: housing, substance use, LGBTQIA+ rights, education & training, volunteering and money management. To achieve all of this, we have a passionate and dedicated multidisciplinary team who are motivated by working collaboratively, openly and creatively. We consider the environmental impact of our work and aim to support and strengthen the sectors we work with by sharing our knowledge, experiences, and ideas.
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