Charity Director

A new position has arisen due to the growth of the charity, to help lead the charity’s activities and further development.

Key Responsibilities

As the senior executive with day-to-day responsibility for the charity and staff, the Charity Director of Headlines Craniofacial Support will also work closely with the Chair and Trustee Board to provide leadership and operational management of the charity. Specifically, he/she will:

• Ensure effective leadership and management of Headlines in liaison with the Chair and Trustees
• Work with the Trustees to deliver the new 5-year strategy, and operational plan and long-term goals for Headlines
• Identify opportunities, and develop policies and projects to enhance and expand the work of Headlines
• Be responsible for generating significant funds through innovative and cost-effective fundraising activities in order to maintain the long-term success of the charity
• Manage and enhance the event programme to meet the objectives of raising awareness and funds
• Develop opportunities for collaborative working and partnerships with other organisations for the benefit of people with craniosynostosis and rare craniofacial conditions
• Oversee communications and marketing activities in order to raise the profile of Headlines, its work and the needs of its members
• Provide day-to-day management of Headlines staff and activities
• Manage and motivate Headlines staff, setting objectives in line with the operational plan and monitoring staff performance
• Ensure effective financial management of Headlines working closely with the Treasurer
• Ensuring compliance with safeguarding, data protection and other legal requirements and responsibilities
• Be responsible for developing and sustaining a culture of achievement and accountability
• Be the face of the charity liaising with members, health professionals and with wider community

Terms of employment

Salary: £30,000 for 3 days per week, depending on experience (£50,000 FTE)

Pension: Employer pays 3% towards statutory minimum contribution

Holiday: 25 days per annum (plus public holidays), pro rata

Hours: Part-time, 3 days per week, Mon-Fri plus occasional weekends due to events

Location: Home-based, Greater London/South-East preferred

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Closing date for applications: Friday 10th August 2018