Position Overview:
We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Chief Officer to lead our organization they will be the figurehead for the charity and a positive leader of the wider team as well as a key influencer with Local Council and Commissioner. The ideal candidate will have a passion for creativity and community engagement, along with strong leadership, bid writing and strategic planning skills. This role involves overseeing all aspects of the Centre’s operations, including program development, fundraising, and community outreach.
This role can influence the delivery of the mental health agenda across Greater Manchester and requires the jobholder to be a positive leader and role model for the CLC’s members, employees, and volunteers.
The Chief Officer will also work on behalf of the Board of Trustees to develop and deliver the CLC’s Vision and Mission by supporting the delivery of the strategic plan, to ensure the CLC’s ongoing sustainability, growth, and success.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and provide strategic leadership and direction to the Creative Living Centre.
Develop and implement programs that align with our mission and goals.
Oversee budgets, expenditure and management accounts ensuring that income and expenditure is within planned targets. Accountable to the Board of Trustees for the overall financial health of the CLC, including ensuring that new funding opportunities are pursued.
Oversee fundraising efforts and build relationships with donors and sponsors.
Manage the Centre’s budget and ensure financial sustainability, asset management and risk appraisal.
Foster a positive and inclusive community environment.
Represent the Centre at public events and in the media.
Collaborate with staff, volunteers, and community partners.
Ensure all staff are effectively line managed and performance managed
Take overall responsibility for achieving, monitoring, and reporting on performance against targets in all areas of the CLC’s activities.
Report to the Trustee Board regularly on progress against key strategic objectives, providing information and answering for the CLC’s performance.
Ensure that the Board operates within statutory and corporate approved frameworks, requirements and guidelines.
Who are we looking for?
Proven experience in a leadership role developing business plans, preferably in a non-profit or community organization ideally a mental health charity.
Strong leadership style with line management, team building experience.
Robust knowledge of Charity Governance, Policies, and statutory requirements
Strong understanding of creative and cultural sectors.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic plans.
Experience in fundraising and financial management.
Passion for creativity and community engagement.
Experience of working closely with Boards of Trustees, advising, and guiding robust decision making
Financial management including forecasting, budget setting and monitoring income and expenditure.
Risk strategy and management.
Knowledge of Mental Health Strategies both at local, Greater Manchester and National levels highly desirable.
Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise multiple activities/workstreams.
Excellent IT skills with ability to prepare reports in Word, spreadsheets in Excel and Power Point
How to apply:
Please send a CV and covering letter explaining your motivation for applying for the role and the skills and experience you can bring based on job description and person specification on www.creativelivingcentre.org.uk. The closing date for applications is 11th November 2024 but may close earlier if a high number of applications received. Please send your applications and any enquiries to both Rachel.Hopkins@creativelivingcentre.org.uk Gareth.Monger@creativelivingcentre.org.uk who are Trustees of the CLC. Interviews will take place on the 15th November 2024 and will include a presentation