Leys CDI seeks CHARITY MANAGER

An exciting opportunity for a resilient self-starter to play a vital role promoting and developing this 22-year-old grassroots community charity.

The post holder’s key objectives will be to assist the Trustees with strategic planning, organisational and staff management, fundraising, and publicity.

21 hours per week, salary in the range of £33,670 p.a. pro rata, according to experience.

For more information ring Sasha East (Chair Leys CDI) on 07917 704320.

How to apply

Click on the Apply Now button and submit your completed application form and a supporting statement.

Alternatively you can email your completed application form and supporting statement to Ines Kretzschmar (Trustee Leys CDI) at ines.kretzschmar@chg.org.uk

Closing Date for application: Sunday, 20 September 2020

Interview date: in week beginning 28 September.

Downloads

Annual Report 2019

Leys CDI Application Form Charity Manager 2020

CHARITY MANAGER JD 2020

ADVERT FOR CHARITY MANAGER 

CHARITY MANAGER – PERSON SPECIFICATION

Charity Manager – Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Management experience: preferably in a voluntary sector or health or social care organisation
• Direct involvement in the development of strategy, business plans and organisational polices
• Sound financial awareness, including experience of managing and controlling budgets/resources/funding/audit and an understanding of financial management procedures
• Direct experience of the UK voluntary fundraising environment, encompassing community fundraising, Trusts and Foundations
• Experience of staff management, including personal development and objective setting
• Experience of marketing and promoting an organisation to increase awareness and support.
• Proven project management skills and ability to collaborate with all stakeholders
• Experience in working with, and implementing, quality systems to ensure high quality services are delivered

Desirable

• Experience of working with and managing volunteers
• Knowledge and understanding of working with vulnerable people, young and/or old.
• Knowledge of modern social media networking tools and able to use them effectively.

Skills, Abilities and Competencies

       Essential

• Committed and highly self-motivated with ability to enthuse, inspire and motivate others in order to ensure the objectives of the Charity are achieved
• The ability to work in a self-directed manner, and as part of a team, including ability to develop and build good working relationships with all stakeholders and partners.
• Excellent organisational, written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to network and communicate with a wide range of people.
• Highly professional approach to all tasks
• Ability to work under pressure, managing competing priorities, and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Good organisational, administrative and time-management skills.
• Computer literacy in dealing with standard MS Office packages, including Word and basic knowledge of Spreadsheets.
• Have a passion for user led community grassroots organisations