Executive Director

We have an exciting role with a small Hackney community charity seeking their new permanent Executive Director to lead the organisation in the next stage of its development.

Position: Executive Director

Salary: £55,000 pro rata

Location: Hackney, London with some home-working

Hours: 17.5 hours per week (or higher if fundraising targets achieved)

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 4th June 2025

About the Role

As Executive Director, you will lead the charity and its small, dedicated team, developing strategic partnerships and securing funding to advance the organisation's mission.

Key Responsibilities

1. Leadership & People: Provide leadership, supervise staff and volunteers, and ensure service quality. Collaborate with teams for effective service delivery and staffing.
2. Strategy & Partnerships: Represent the charity, develop partnerships with stakeholders, and lead the Good Place programme with partners and the community.
3. Finance, Fundraising & Marketing: Oversee finances, report quarterly, manage fundraising, build supporter relationships, and promote the organisation’s profile.
4. Governance: Support the Board with governance, strategy, and risk management. Lead strategy and business plan implementation.
5. Capital Projects & Other Duties: Lead capital projects, ensure policy adherence, manage emergencies, and undertake additional tasks as needed.

About You

You are an experienced leader passionate about community development, with excellent communication skills, team management, and financial acumen. You should have:

• Proven senior leadership experience with a track record in building partnerships and generating income
• Skills in managing teams, creating a positive culture, and motivating others
• Strong financial management skills, including budgeting
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for diverse audiences
• Strategic and creative thinking with strong interpersonal skills
• Understanding of or ability to quickly learn about the community sector
• Proactive, collaborative, resilient, with a ‘can-do’ attitude

About the Organisation

This small charity supports local people through a community food pantry, offering free food, advice, and support. They create safe, warm spaces for community groups to connect and improve lives. You will join at a pivotal moment to shape the next phase of development.

How to Apply

Eastside People are supporting the recruitment. Submit your CV and a cover letter. We are committed to equality and diversity, seeking to address underrepresentation in leadership roles. Please personalize your application and be mindful of AI tools.

Other relevant experience areas include COO, Chief Operating Officer, Director of Operations, CEO, or similar leadership roles in charities or organizations.

Note: This role is advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

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