Chief Executive Officer

Role: Chief Executive Officer

Area: Based in Chichester

Hours: 4 days per week

Salary: Circa £44,000

Job Description for the Chief Executive Officer

Leadership, Strategy & Governance

1. Set and drive the strategic vision, ensuring meaningful impact for stakeholders.
2. Build strong relationships with stakeholders and represent the client externally.
3. Lead the team, delegating project delivery while maintaining oversight.
4. Ensure transparent governance, risk management, and legal compliance.

Operations, Finance & Project Delivery

1. Oversee financial planning, budgeting, reporting, and revenue generation.
2. Secure additional funding to enhance services and impact.
3. Manage contracts, procurement, and supplier agreements.
4. Maintain key policies, including HR, legal, and operational processes.
5. Monitor performance metrics to evaluate project success.
6. Ensure accurate data collection for informed decision-making.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

1. Foster relationships with key partners.
2. Represent the client in media and press to enhance its profile.
3. Maintain clear communication through digital channels.
4. Lead engagement initiatives to showcase the client\’s value.
5. Organize consultations for project development and stakeholder buy-in.
6. Build partnerships aligned with economic and community goals.

Planning, Human Resources, and Finance

1. Ensure financial oversight, including budget management and reporting.
2. Secure resources and funding for projects and services.
3. Adapt to challenges through environmental scanning.
4. Promote a positive workplace culture and staff development.
5. Prioritize personal and professional growth with Board consultation.

Person Specification for the Chief Executive Officer:

Experience and Knowledge:

1. 5+ years in strategic leadership and management of an organization.
2. Experience working with a board of directors.
3. Proven record in business plan and project delivery.
4. Skilled in procurement and contract management.
5. Media and press engagement experience.
6. Team leadership, including HR and recruitment.
7. Collaboration in multi-stakeholder environments.
8. Financial and budget management expertise.

Skills and Abilities:

1. Excellent communication, presentation, and networking skills.
2. Strong commercial, financial, and fundraising abilities.
3. IT literate with awareness of modern work practices.
4. Resilient, creative problem-solver under pressure.
5. Flexible, innovative, and adaptable.
6. Self-motivated with a proactive attitude.
7. Tactful and diplomatic.
8. Ideally degree-educated in business or management.

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