Deputy CEO

Get Staffed Online Recruitment; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Deputy CEO to work closely with the CEO in overseeing projects and people for high-quality services. This role involves leading project delivery, managing risk, and supporting financial performance. Exceptional leadership and communication skills are required with the ability to travel and work during school holidays. The position offers a hybrid working model, allowing for both office and home work, centered in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Qualifications

• Experience in leadership and communication is essential.
• Strong understanding and experience in project management required.
• Ability to travel across various regional sites needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of projects aligned with the client’s mission.
• Oversee risk management and staff wellbeing.
• Support financial performance and fundraising efforts.
• Develop teams and maintain compliance policies.
• Lead evaluation and reporting to Trustees.

Skills

Exceptional leadership

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Project management experience

Understanding of neurodivergence

Job description

Deputy CEO

Location: Hybrid - Some time at our client's office in Chopwell; Visits to their various regional woodland sites; Some home working

Reports to: CEO

Hours of work: 35 hours per week (one FTE)

Remuneration: TBD

Our client is seeking an organised, people-focused leader to support their quality, growth and sustainability. The Deputy CEO will work closely with the CEO to oversee projects, people, safeguarding, governance and business performance, ensuring high-quality Forest School provision across their sites. Some work during school holidays is essential.

Key Duties:

• Lead delivery of projects aligned with our client's mission and values.
• Oversee risk management, safeguarding, health and safety, and staff wellbeing.
• Support financial performance, fundraising and organisational sustainability.
• Develop and support Managers, teams and training.
• Maintain policies, compliance and organisational memberships.
• Lead evaluation, impact reporting and reporting to Trustees.

They're Looking For:

• Exceptional leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Strong project and business management experience.
• Understanding of neurodivergence.
• Ability to work in school holidays and travel across their regional sites.
• Commitment to their mission and val...