Executive Director

Boiler House Spaces; London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established community charity in Hackney is seeking an Executive Director to lead the organization through its next phase of development. This role involves providing leadership to a dedicated team, overseeing financial management, and building strategic partnerships to enhance community support. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the charity's future while ensuring effective service delivery. If you are passionate about community development and have a proven track record in leadership, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Qualifications

• Proven senior leadership experience with a track record in building partnerships and generating income.
• Strong financial management, including budget planning and oversight.

Responsibilities

• Lead the charity and its team to develop strategic partnerships and funding.
• Oversee finances, manage fundraising, and report quarterly.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Financial Management

Communication Skills

Strategic Thinking

Community Development

Job description

Executive Director

We have an exciting role with a small Hackney community charity seeking their new permanent Executive Director to lead the organisation in the exciting next stage of its development

Position: Executive Director

Salary: £55,000 pro rata

Location: Hackney, London with some home-working

Hours: 17.5 hours per week (or higher if fundraising targets achieved)

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 4th June 2025

About the Role

As Executive Director you will be responsible for leading the charity and its small and committed team, to develop strategic partnerships and funding to take the organisation forwards.

Key responsibilities include:

Leadership & People

• Provide leadership, supervise staff/volunteers, and ensure service quality.
• Collaborate with teams for effective service delivery and staff coverage.

Strategy & Partnerships

• Represent the charity and develop partnerships with key stakeholders.
• Lead the Good Place programme with partners and the community.

Finance, Fundraising & Marketing

• Oversee finances, report quarterly, and manage fundraising.
• Build relationships with supporters and promote the organisation s profile.

Governance

• Support the Board with governance, strategy, and risk management.
• Lead the strategy and business plan implementation.

Capital Project & Other Duties

• Lead the capital project and ensure policy adherence.
• Manage emergencies and take on additional tasks as needed.

About You

An experienced successful leader and passionate about community development, you will be a great communicator, a team player with strong finance and project management skills and a willingness to roll up your sleeves.

You will have:

• Proven senior leadership experience with a track record in building partnerships and generating income
• Skilled in managing teams, creating a positive culture, and motivating others to deliver
• Strong financial management, including budget planning and oversight
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for diverse audiences
• Strategic and creative thinker with strong interpersonal and people management skills
• Understanding of the community sector or ability to learn quickly
• Proactive, collaborative, and resilient with a can-do attitude

About the Organisation

This small charity is about local people helping each other in tough times. They run a community food pantry giving free food, advice and support. Opening safe and warm spaces for community groups so people can connect and make key improvements in their own lives.

You ll be joining the team at a pivotal moment as we shape the next phase of development.

How to apply

Eastside People are supporting the organisation in the recruitment of this role.

You will be asked to submit your CV and a cover letter.

Eastside People are fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and work with our clients to ensure that we recruit inclusively, seeking to address the underrepresentation of some groups of people in leadership teams.

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PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.