23/06/2021
Our fantastic charity client, The Bridge Project, Sudbury, is seeking a dynamic CEO to lead on transformational change and relocation of services, putting the needs of disadvantaged adults first.
About the Bridge Project:
The Bridge Project is a dynamic charity with the primary purpose of assisting disadvantaged adults within the local community of Sudbury. We are a unique food-focussed social enterprise where hospitality and community are at the heart of what we provide, which is built on an ethos of sharing and inclusivity. We provide day services for adults with learning disabilities to help them develop new skills, and through our supported living home we provide residential care. The aim of the Bridge Project is to enrich the lives of our service users and to support them with living fulfilled and independent lives. Working at the Bridge Project is both intellectually challenging and personally rewarding.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Role Purpose:
The Bridge Project is embarking on an ambitious expansion project involving not only a relocation, but a reinvention of service offerings to diversify income streams and increase presence in the local community. The CEO role purpose is work collaboratively with the Trustees to develop and deliver the strategy for the Charity’s cultural and organisational development, leading on partnership and business development, and being an effective advocate for the Charity and its beneficiaries.
As principal ambassador, the CEO will communicate a compelling vision of the Bridge Project mission to be community led and ensure that services are responsive to the evolving needs of the wider community and reflective of a culture in which vulnerable adults flourish. As a transformational leader and people specialist you will play a critical role in rallying all those involved to the cause by encouraging decisiveness, fostering open communication, and enabling staff to perform at their best.
Key details:
Reporting to: Bridge Project Board of Trustees
Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week
worked flexibly across the week (may include some weekends)
Benefits: 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank/public holidays
Responsible for:
Strategy and Leadership:
- Led by the vision defined by the Board of Trustees, develop and implement strategies, including those bringing significant change for the Charity, ensuring that risks and threats are robustly managed.
- Be an inspirational leader for the organisation, so that it consistently achieves excellence, and invites innovation and change.
Governance and Compliance:
- Take full accountability for the Charity in fulfilling its legal, health and safety, and regulatory responsibilities. Ensure that best practice in governance and safeguarding remains paramount during the change management process and maintained to an exemplary standard.
Financial Control and Income Generation:
- Develop and deliver the Charity’s business plan, develop income streams, and take responsibility for funding applications. Reviewing progress against plans, budgets and setting appropriate targets to maintain and enhance commercial performance.
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https://www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/the-bridge-project-sudbury-/chief-executive-officer/753711
