Chief Executive Officer - Devon in Sight

Devon County Council; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional charity organization is seeking a passionate Chief Executive Officer to lead their operations. The role involves strategic leadership, financial management, and compliance oversight. The ideal candidate will be an inspiring communicator with experience in senior management. This position is based in Exeter, UK, and plays a crucial role in advocating for blind and partially sighted people, ensuring the charity's vision is effectively implemented while upholding high standards of service delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior management role.
• Ability to work with a Board of Trustees.
• Computer literate with strong writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the charity’s vision and strategic priorities.
• Oversee service delivery and maintain high standards.
• Manage budgets and lead fundraising strategies.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and legal requirements.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders.
• Manage HR and support staff and volunteers.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Empathy

Communication

Financial management

Networking

Job description

Are you a strategic and passionate leader ready to make a profound difference? 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.

Job Overview

The Chief Executive Officer will be based at the charity’s 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 proven experience in a senior management role.

You will be a natural and inspiring communicator, equally confident in networking with our stakeholders, talking to the people we support and writing compelling content. In addition, you will be computer literate and financially astute, able to work with a Board of Trustees, attend their meetings and provide them with timely and accurate information.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Strategy & Governance: Developing and implementing the charity’s vision, mission, values and strategic priorities in partnership with the Trustees.
• Operational Leadership: Overseeing service delivery, maintaining our Matrix Standard Accreditation, monitoring services we provide to ensure they are always to a high standard.
• Financial & Fundraising: Managing budgets, maintaining compliance, and leading fundraising strategies (Individual Trusts & Grants, Legacies, Community and Corporate Fundraising and Legacy management).
• Compliance & Risk: Ensuring the charity strictly adheres to statutory, legal (GDPR, Charities Act, Companies Act), and safeguarding requirements.
• Partnerships & Advocacy: Acting as the "voice of blind and partially sighted people in Devon", building relationships with key stakeholders across the Health & Social Care and Third Sector.
• People Management: HR, recruitment, managing and supporting staff and volunteers.

If you are a supportive and proactive leader, passionate about making a real difference to the lives of people affected by sight loss across Devon, we want to hear from you!

While experience within the charity sector is desirable, we encourage applications from candidates with proven expertise from all relevant backgrounds.

If you have any questions about this vacancy, please do not hesitate to call uson .

To apply, please ensure you review the Job Description and Application Letter in full. Following this, please complete the Application Form and Equality & Diversity Monitoring Form.

Applications can be submitted via email or post. Please send your completed forms and a covering letter to one of the following :

Email :

Post : FAO Sarah Small, Devon in Sight, Unit 3, Splatford Barton, Kennford, Exeter EX6 7XY