Executive Director

The New Room Bristol; England; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Room Bristol is seeking an Executive Director to guide the organisation through the next phase of development, lead staff and volunteers, and engage with visitors and stakeholders. The role requires strong leadership, strategic vision, and the ability to work across board discussions and community interfaces.

Based on-site with potential for some remote working, the successful candidate will build relationships across local communities, nationwide networks, and the Methodist church,

Qualifications

• Proven track record in strategic leadership and governance.
• Strong interpersonal skills to lead staff and volunteers.
• Ability to engage with diverse stakeholders and communities.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the organisation's next phase.
• Lead and develop staff and volunteers.
• Strengthen links with local communities and the wider Methodist church.

Job description

The Trustees of John Wesley’s New Room seek an Executive Director to lead the organisation into the next exciting phase of its development. This role will suit someone who is a generalist, comfortable turning their hand to a variety of tasks and is equally happy contributing at a board meeting or engaging with visitors in the chapel. Most importantly, we are looking for someone with excellent leadership and interpersonal skills who can lead the staff and volunteers with confidence, cultivate a positive working culture, develop relationships with a variety of stakeholders and provide strategic leadership for the next phase of John Wesley’s New Room.

Our small staff team has undergone significant change in the past year to align with the future needs of the organisation. The Trustees expect this to continue in support of the newly refreshed strategy which will see a greater role for JWNR nationally and internationally, as well as playing an increasing role in the new Broadmead community following the anticipated redevelopment works in the local area, from retail to a more mixed residential and leisure offering. Having finalised a vision, we are looking for someone to lead the organisation through this change, laying a solid foundation on a practical and cultural level to then build upon for the future, creating more links with local communities as well as the wider Methodist church.

ContractedHours:Full time (40 hrs per week including paid lunch breaks), with occasional evening and weekend working.

Location:Based on-site (BS1 3JE), with option for some remote working.

Contract Type:Permanent

Reporting to: Board of Trustees

We value the benefits of a diverse workforce and believe in the importance of providing a welcoming and supportive space for all employees. We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

Executive Director – Vacancy