Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - Devon in Sight

Devon in Sight; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in Plymouth is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to lead the organization following the retirement of the current CEO. This role involves strategic leadership and management of operations while promoting the charity's mission to support individuals with sight loss. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in the charity sector, strong communication skills, and the ability to develop and implement strategic goals. This position offers opportunities to make a positive impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior management role within the charity sector.
• Ability to develop and implement strategic priorities.
• Confident in networking and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the charity's operations and strategic growth.
• Represent and promote the charity to stakeholders.
• Ensure smooth running of all charity functions.

Skills

Empathetic management

Strong communication skills

Experience in charity sector

Job description

Job Description

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - Devon in Sight

Devon in Sight (The Devon County Association for the Blind) was established in 1925 and has a long and proud history of serving people who are blind and partially sighted and their families in Devon.

Our aim is to support people on their sight loss journey by focusing on our four key service areas of Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG), Independent Living, Health & Wellbeing, and Influencing Change (Making Devon a better place for people affected by sight loss to live and work).

The Role :

As our long-standing Chief Executive Officer prepares for retirement, we are seeking an experienced senior manager to take over the leadership of this dynamic and innovative charity.

The Chief Executive Officer will be based at the charitys head office in Splatford, Exeter. You will be responsible to the Board of Trustees and will represent, promote and support the charity, whilst ensuring the smooth running of all aspects of operations and future growth.

You will need to work flexibly and strategically to assist the organisation to achieve its strategic priorities, develop and grow. We are looking for someone who is a confident and empathetic manager with previous experience gained within a charity setting.

You will be a natural and inspiring communicator, equally confident in networking with our stakeholders, talking to t...