Managing Director (Part-time)
To enable this, they provide a range of early-intervention mental health support and wellbeing services for young people. All of their services are free and easy to access, and are open to any young people living, working, or studying, in High Wycombe and the surrounding areas.
Having predominantly been run by volunteers historically and with demand for their services increasing the charity is now looking to recruit their first Managing Director on a part time basis. This is a permanent part time vacancy, 3 days per week, to be based from their High Wycombe base (hybrid working, but with weekly presence in High Wycombe required).
The Managing Director will be responsible for the overall strategic, operational, and financial leadership of the charity, at an exciting phase of their growth. Key responsibilities will include delivering their strategic plan and leading the team of staff and volunteers, promoting professional development and encouraging creativity and innovation.You will be responsible for the financial sustainability of the organisation, spearheading fundraising initiatives and securing diverse funding streams, and overseeing delivery of all programmes and services to ensure compliance with relevant statutory requirements.
You will also build strong relationships with key stakeholders, including local authorities, community partners, parents, families, funders, and the public, effectively communicating the charity’s impact.
The successful candidate will bring excellent leadership skills having had previous success in a leadership position. You will bring strong financial acumen, with the experience and ability to secure diverse funding streams and maintain and improve the financial stability of the organisation.You will have a strong commitment to their mission, and a good understanding of the challenges faced by young people.
To apply please submit your CV and a supporting statement, preferably in Microsoft Word/PDF format. The statement should outline your motivation for joining the charity and why you feel you would be a good fit for this role. You should also demonstrate your experience and skillset with examples relating to the person specification in the Appointment Brief.If you have any further questions or would like to know more about this opportunity, please contact Steven Fraser from Prospectus.
Please note: Prospectus will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis for this vacancy therefore we encourage applications ASAP.
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