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Chief Officer

Employer
Charisma Recruitment Ltd
Location
Tiverton, Devon
Salary
£55K FTE
Closing date
3 May 2019

Job Details

Job Title:  Chief Officer

Hours:  Part Time/ Permanent – 30 hours per week

Salary:  FTE £55k per annum

Location:  Tiverton, Devon

We are working in partnership with Tiverton Almshouse Trust which is an established historic charity whose object is to provide housing for local people in need and over 60 years old.  In addition to eighty-three almshouses, the Trust owns commercial and residential property within the town and is looking to expand further.  We are looking for two key members of staff to take the charity to the next chapter of its 555-year history, a Chief Officer and a Deputy Chief Officer who will also have responsibility for property management.

The role of Chief Officer is to lead and manage the team of eight staff with specific responsibilities for governance, compliance, serving the Board, formulating and implementing strategy, financial oversight, policy drafting and implementation.  You will be accountable to the Board of Directors.  The charity is regulated by the Charity Commission and Homes England and the postholder will be expected to ensure compliance with current and future legislation.  Working closely with relevant professionals and advisors is central to discharging these duties.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the following:

  • Experience working as a clerk or manager within a charity at a senior level including reporting to a Board
  • Awareness of charity law, compliance and the duties of the Board
  • Competent in understanding accounts and budgeting
  • Experience managing staff
  • Experience in formulating and implementing policy and strategy
  • Knowledge of the almshouse movement is desirable as is an understanding of the social care system and the issues facing older people. 

The ideal candidate will be a team player who is able to demonstrate the highest levels of integrity and standards. You will have the ability to work on your own initiative and be able to lead and positively represent the organisation.  Tiverton Almshouse Trust is one of the larger almshouses in the country and the incoming Chief Officer will embrace regular daily tasks, as well as formulating and implementing forward-looking strategy. 

If you feel you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role then please submit your CV and supporting statement to Jenny Warner, Managing Director, info@charismarecruitment.co.uk quoting our reference JO1652.

Closing date for applications: 6 May 2019

Interview date: 21/22 May 2019

Company

At Charisma, we believe that every candidate should be treated with respect and care, whether they are applying for a Chair, Trustee, Chief Executive or administrative role.  We will work with all our candidates to ensure that they stand the best possible chance to succeed in securing a role that is perfectly suited to match their skills, background, passion and ambitions.  For those who require it, we can offer advice on compiling CV’s and supporting statements.  Follow up and after-care is also vital, so once you have started your new role, we will maintain contact to ensure that all is going well.

Some feedback from a candidate we have successfully placed:

“Now I have been in my new post for a week, I feel I must write to you to commend you on both the recruitment process I have just undergone and the personal support I have received. I could not have expected a better experience of a recruitment process - and even had I not been appointed I would have written in the same vein. I can understand why Charisma was recommended to me by a friend and I will certainly do the same in the future.”

Company info
Website
Telephone
01962 813300
Location
2nd Floor, Star Lane House
Staple Gardens
Winchester
Hampshire
SO23 9AD
GB

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