Summary

Working closely with the Board of Trustees, the CEO will give vision, direction and outstanding leadership to the formulation and achievement of the Charity’s objectives and strategies, ensuring the Charity is provided with the business planning, financial security, and effective human resources management to develop and maintain its services and its renowned reputation for excellent service delivery nationwide.

Description

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO) – JOB VACANCY

We are delighted that you are considering opportunities to support and empower Black and Minority Ethnic Women.

Please read our General Occupation Requirement first before proceeding to our vacancies below:

Because our work is about highlighted women’s experiences and providing gender specific services to women, we employ only women to deliver our services in accordance with our exemption under the ‘Equalities Act 2010, Part 1, Schedule 19.

Job Title: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Responsible to: Chair of Board of Trustees

Responsible for: All staff and volunteers

Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum depending on experience.

Job Purpose:

Working closely with the Board of Trustees, the CEO will give vision, direction and outstanding leadership to the formulation and achievement of the Charity’s objectives and strategies, ensuring the Charity is provided with the business planning, financial security, and effective human resources management to develop and maintain its services and its renowned reputation for excellent service delivery nationwide.

The post holder will be responsible for the overall senior management and administration of the Charity’s corporate services and care services. The post holder will be the lead senior executive with overall responsibility for the operation of the Charity. While the Chief Executive Officer role has a principally strategic focus, the role also incorporates some operational duties as necessary for the organisation.

For more details, download the Job Requirements, Welcome and Ad (DOCX)

If you wish to apply for the position of CEO:

Please submit a CV and covering letter stating how you meet our personal specifications (listed in the Job Requirements download, here), by answering the 4 questions detailed below by midnight on 9th June 2023 (use maximum 2500 words per question).

Questions to be answered in the cover letter:

  1. How would you expand the reach and influence of Women Connect First?
  2. What would you plan as the key aims for the next strategic plan and why?
  3. How would you protect the charity from risks?
  4. How would you ensure financial success of the charity?

Please submit CV and covering letter via email directly to: vacancies@womenconnectfirst.org.uk

Note applications which are received after the closing date may not be responded to.

1st interview’s will be virtual, and dates confirmed with candidates by w/c 16th June 2023.

Should we receive a large number of applications for this vacancy, we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised closing date.