Chief Executive Officer CEO, SURREY COALITION OF DISABLED PEOPLE

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POST: Chief Executive Officer

HOURS: Full time (36 hours per week, worked flexibly)

TERM: Permanent

SALARY: £50,000 per annum

LOCATION: Hybrid role: Homebased with travel within Surrey or office based at our office in Burpham.

REPORTING TO: Chair of Surrey Coalition of Disabled People

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Surrey Coalition Board of Directors

Who we are:

We enable and empower Disabled people and those living with a long-term health condition to be an active and central part of the community. We proactively work with health, social care and community partners to co-produce services, strategies and policy.

We campaign for choice and control to achieve our legal rights and entitlements. We identify and respond to gaps in support to meet the needs of Disabled people. We spotlight, celebrate and champion equity, diversity and inclusion.

Our vision:

Our vision is a world where difference is valued, and diversity is celebrated. A world where everyone has the same rights, freedoms, choices and opportunities.

What we do:

Our work is divided into 6 key areas of activity:

Co – Production activities, consultations, groups and forums and service monitoring:

• We organise the co-production of strategies and services that affect disabled people with commissioners and service providers.
• We coordinate Special Interest Groups across the county (including Surrey Vision Action Group, the Long-Term Neurological Conditions Group, Surrey Hard of Hearing Forum and more).
• We work with commissioners and service providers to co-produce services, strategy and policy.
  
  
  

• We influence across health, social care and other services and make sure we have a seat at all the strategic boards in Surrey, so the voices of our members are heard.
• We challenge inequality.
• We are an active part of the local Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise Sector (VCSE), often involved in leading collaborative work.
• We are an active part of various alliances and collaboratives across the Integrated Care Systems in Surrey.
  
  
  

• We act as the link between services and the Disabled community, sharing information and resources.
• We have a weekly e-update and send out a quarterly newsletter in a variety of formats.
• Our newsletters can also be accessed by landline telephone and using an Alexa device.
  
  
  

• We coordinate the Independent Mental Health Network (IMHN) and the Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust FoCUS network.
• We are involved in Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing groups and projects across the county. We run wellbeing
• events across the county
  
  
  

• We run technology and innovation projects with and for our members.
• We coordinate the Tech to Community Connect service across Surrey with partner organisations.
• We host a technology ‘demonstration suite’ in our office, for Disabled people and professionals.
  
  
  

• We run a virtual social activity programme which includes cafes, craft group, book groups, a music group and more.
• We coordinate a virtual trips programme.
• We offer the Get More Active project, giving 1:1 navigator support to people who want to get more active, a peer support group and meet-ups plus a physical activity blogs.
  
  
  

• Provide strong executive direction, leadership and vision to the organisation and its staff and volunteers
• Work with board members to shape strategy and lead implementation of the strategic objectives of the organisation
• Work with board members to develop the strategic plan and maintain organisational focus on delivering the plan and meeting the requirements of various funders
• Ensure resources are allocated to deliver the business objectives including Surrey Coalition's contractual obligations.
• Direct operations to meet budget and other financial responsibilities
• Direct and lead in the promotion of a positive reputation for the organisation and to achieve maximum visibility and influence for Disabled people
• Provide effective direct staff line management, and support line managers in managing their teams effectively and according to policies and procedures that conform to current laws and regulations.
  
  
  

• Ensure that effective governance is developed and adhered to, in conjunction with board members In conjunction with the Treasurer, recommend the annual budget for board approval, and manage the organisation's resources within the agreed budget guidelines and according to statutory and legal requirements
• Provide meaningful, reliable and timely reporting to board members and to external stakeholders
• Support the management board to identify their collective and individual training and development needs and assist in meeting these Act as the SIRO for the organisation, with ultimate responsibility for ensuring Data Protection requirements are fully met.
  
  
  

• Be the central day to day point of contact and voice of The Coalition in conjunction with board members.
• Ensure that the organisation's vision, values and achievements are promoted positively and consistently to stakeholders, including members and external partners
• Actively build strong and positive relationships with all stakeholders and maintain these when providing challenge about their plans and services. In particular, establish a close and constructive relationship with Surrey County Council and the two Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) so that The Coalition is able to effectively influence
• Personally attend key meetings and events in order to give appropriate leadership to the influencing, involvement and co-production processes with public bodies in particular
• Identify opportunities for Board Directors and other disabled volunteers to take a strategic representation position on various boards across the system
• Ensure The Coalition maintains a good reputation through effective and regular communications with members, partners, funders and all other stakeholders
  
  
  

• Manage all contracts and grant agreements that the organisation holds, ensuring that the Coalition is delivering the required performance and meeting agreed outcomes
• Ensure the additional value the organisation delivers, shows a strong Return On Investment (ROI) against our Core Grant from Surrey County Council Secure future funding through grants and contracts from Surrey County Council, the NHS, Trusts and Foundations.
• Continuously develop new revenue sources to respond to opportunities to meet current and emerging needs of the Disabled community, including working with the Private Sector and Major Donors, and developing Community and Events Fundraising and Legacy Giving.
  
  
  

• Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job and participate in appropriate training activities
• Undertake such other duties and/or hours of work as maybe reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this role
• Undertake health and safety duties applicable to the role and in accordance with the organisation's health and safety policy
  
  
  

• Experience of leading in a Disabled People’s Organisation or in the wider Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector
• Experience and knowledge of working with people who are Disabled and/or carers or have a lived experience of Disability or being a family Carer
• Experience and knowledge around income generation and strategic fundraising
• Experience of managing contracts and/or grants with a variety of funders
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively in a range of formats and with a variety of audiences, in particular confident and persuasive presentation skills are needed
• Excellent project and service management experience and skills
• Understanding of relevant legislation relating to Disabled people, health and care
• A high degree of pro-activity, with a real talent in making things happen
• An excellent understanding of GDPR and Safeguarding Adults
• Excellent level of computer literacy including all Microsoft packages with experience of using a range of databases
• Live within Surrey or near enough to travel within the county
• Have an absolute passion for inclusion and the desire to change the world for Disabled people!
  
  
  

• Good relationships with senior level contacts within the Local Authority, Health systems and Voluntary, Community and Faith Sector within Surrey.
• Experience of leading organisational change
• Experience of forming and leading collaborations and alliances
• High degree of knowledge and experience around Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
• Developed understanding of the Mental Health system within Surrey
  
  
  

• Tell us about your experience of working in the charity sector and/or working with Disabled people?
• How do you create an inclusive working culture? How do you balance the needs of staff that are on short term fixed contracts?
• Tell us about your experience of securing funding from different sources?
• How do you prioritise strategic initiatives when resources are limited? Please provide an example of this.
  
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

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