CEO

Location: Winchester

Salary: to £58k DOE

Hours: 37.5 hours pw between 8am-5pm, but some work is required out of core hours/weekends. Time off in lieu is available. Some hybrid working is available – you must drive and be prepared to travel locally around the Winchester area.

Benefits: 25 days hols + Bank hols, free parking, pension, Medicash plan, flexible working hours, hybrid working and private office space.

PLEASE NOTE YOU DO NEED TO DRIVE AND HAVE YOUR OWN TRANSPORT.

Aspire Jobs are delighted to be working in partnership and on an exclusive basis with The Winchester Beacon to recruit a new Chief Executive Officer. Working towards a three-year strategy and a number of essential changes operationally to support it, this is a critical time for a new CEO to join their forward-thinking not for profit organisation. They are an independent charity dedicated to improving the lives of people experiencing homelessness in Hampshire. They operate a 24/7/365 days of the year service. Their mission is to break the cycle of homelessness by enabling people to rebuild their lives through independent living. They have been offering this vital support in the community since 1988 and have evolved over time to offer a 24-hour service which offers people access to bespoke wraparound support and the opportunity to escape homelessness for good. They provide more than just a bed for the night; they give hope and personalised support that their residents need to make a change and move forward. Each person is treated with respect, kindness, a smile and as an individual. The charity works as a trusted partner for the city council and other grant providers. Winchester Beacon has rolled out various new initiatives and successfully navigated the organisation through the challenges presented by the pandemic.

The successful CEO will be joining a team of loyal and hard-working staff and volunteers who work extremely hard to support people through very difficult times whilst also delivering an exceptional level of service. The role of the CEO is to provide commitment, drive and a strong, credible ability to represent the charity supporting it to shine. Reporting to the Board of Directors, you will be responsible for implementing the strategic business plan, developing and maintaining partnerships, overseeing the effective day-to-day operations and all activities for the staff and residents. You are also responsible for ensuring all agreed objectives and policies are adhered to, ensuring that all legal and constitutional/financial objections are met. Culture and personality fit are key to this role. You will be based within a reasonable commutable distance of Winchester, as networking with key players and stakeholders locally is essential. You will be empathetic, honest, and have a flexible and caring nature to fit with the organisation’s values.

The successful CEO will:

• Have a track record and experience of leading teams either as a CEO/MD/Director or even a Mid-level Manager within a much bigger organisation
• Have a track record of developing strategic organisational direction and driving change
• Have experience of business continuity planning and contingency policies
• Have a real empathy for the charity sector
• Be value-driven, highly motivated, with a genuine desire to help those in need
• Be compassionate and caring
• Can communicate at all levels effectively both verbally and written
• Be able to manage your own time effectively
• Can work under pressure and be a real leader to the team
• Be able to drive and have a vehicle

Role Responsibilities include:

• Leadership – including developing & implementing the strategic business plan, working to budget and timeframes and being a positive role model within their culture
• Dealing with external agencies, fundraising groups and the media by attending meetings, expanding PR and dealing with press enquiries
• Resource Planning both in terms of staffing, volunteers and funding
• Partnership working which includes networking with relevant agencies
• People Management including recruitment, HR and chairing regular monthly staff team meetings as well as staff motivation
• Resident and support management to include looking at bed occupation rates and that housing needs are met
• Property and office management including ensuring policies and procedures are adhered to
• Financials – working to and within budgets and working closely with the Treasurer
• Board meetings attendance and reporting
• Compliance – Legal, H&S, Financial and safeguarding

This is a unique role for the right individual.

Closing Date: Monday 16th June

Interviews: Will take place around the week of 23rd June

PLEASE NOTE ANY DIRECT APPLICATIONS TO THE WINCHESTER BEACON WILL BE FORWARDED TO ASPIRE JOBS.