THE SPEAKERS TRUST CHARITY CEO RECRUITMENT OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2017
Contents 1. Information on the Application Process 2. Job Description 3. Person Specification 4. Organisational Values 5. Strategic Imperatives - 2019 6. Appendices
Speakers Trust 33 Loman Street London SE1 0EH October/November 2017 Dear Applicant Thank you for expressing an interest in the role of CEO of Speakers Trust. In this pack, you will find a description of the role and responsibilities of the CEO, and of the types of skills and experience that we are seeking. If you would like to apply for the role, please send a copy of your CV and a one page cover letter outlining your reasons for applying for the position. Please send these by email to chair@speakerstrust.org by 5pm on 10 th November 2017. It is our intention to conduct interviews week commencing 20 th November. The interview process will include: An interview with a panel of trustees Meetings with the senior management team All applications will be treated confidentially. For further information please visit our new website www.speakerstrust.org. I look forward to receiving your application. Yours sincerely, Sean Kennedy Chair of Trustees
Job Description Job title Base Reporting to Chief Executive Officer London Chair of the Board of Trustees Context of the job The Chief Executive Officer will lead the organisation, working closely with the Board of Trustees to develop, deliver and review strategy and to ensure that the needs of the Charity s beneficiaries are met. To achieve this, the post holder will manage all human, physical and financial resources to enhance the organisation s charitable objectives in an efficient and effective manner whilst working to develop external relationships to build and diversify funding and sponsorship opportunities. The post holder will develop appropriate strategies for individual programmes and manage the implementation of these programmes. A key task will be to broaden the charity s work so it becomes recognized as the leader in its field with programmes in all parts of the country. Principle tasks 1. Governance and Strategy Work with the Board of Trustees to develop the Charity s long and short-term strategic and operational direction. Create annual operational plans aligned to budget in order to deliver the Charity`s agreed Strategic Plan. Work with the Board of Trustees and senior staff to ensure the organisation s objectives are met and all statutory, legal and employment regulations are satisfied. Provide the Board of Trustees with regular, timely and appropriate reports which show the extent to which the Charity s work is achieving quantitative and qualitative objectives and is operating within budgets and other set financial parameters, or to flag deviations/significant operational issues at the earliest opportunity. Operate effective business planning and risk management systems which safeguard resources and services and ensure fulfilment of the Charity s aims and objectives. Regularly meet with the Chair and/or Vice Chair to review and discuss strategic and operational issues. Develop and maintain comprehensive policies for the charity to cover all statutory, legal and employment requirements. 2. Finance Ensure that the Charity s financial position is secure by ensuring that all activities are adequately financed and that contractual arrangements are soundly based and monitored.
Inform the Chair and Treasurer of potential financial issues, including how unexpected expenditure may affect the financial situation of the organization, with recommendations for mitigation. Ensure that all employees understand the organisation s income and expenditure and monitor devolved departmental budgets. Ensure that financial controls and procedures are in place and monitored. Meet regularly with the Treasurer and Finance Committee to review the organisation s financial position. Prepare budgets for individual programmes for approval by the board. Produce an annual budget and be responsible for clear, timetabled targets for new funding, in conjunction with the senior management team and in consultation with the Treasurer. Maximise the value of financial resources by enhancing return on funds held, minimising debt interest and financial costs and seeking value for money in all transactions. Ensure all applicable staff and trainer tax, insurance, pension and relevant statutory requirements are complied with. Seek to build reserves for capital projects and for contingencies, in line with Board s direction. 3. Growth, Income Generation and Diversification Lead on exploring and developing charity growth opportunities for approval by the board Lead on the creation of an income generation strategy for approval by the Board. Lead on the diversification of funding by seeking new sources of public, private, grant and commercial funding, including sponsorships. Identify and pursue opportunities to build connections with grant giving bodies, philanthropists and the business community 4. Management, Operations and Impact Ensure that the organisation s policies and procedures are relevant, up to date and effective, that they are understood and implemented by employees and other stakeholders and that they reflect the values of the organisation. Ensure that the organization`s strategic aims and objectives are achieved through comprehensive action planning and review, fully utilizing skills and resources including management, employees, trustees and other stakeholders. Oversee the implementation of robust impact management programming. Ensure appropriate risk assessments are carried out, health and safety requirements met and appropriate DBS checks carried out. Establish clearly defined systems of quality control in every area, including training and event delivery. Fulfil Charity Commission requirements and ensure returns are submitted on time. Create and provide ongoing CPD and training opportunities for staff and trainers, to ensure the charity has the people that it needs to meet the demands of its growth agenda. Provide the board with a bi-annual risk register. 5. External Relations Maintain positive and effective relationships with the organisation s existing and potential new funders, community organisations and partners. Develop a network of individuals and organisations to support the organisation s work, either financially or through their time and efforts. Promote the work of the organisation across London and the UK.
Act as ambassador and spokesperson to represent the organisation in the media and at relevant public, political, business and other networking events. Model the behaviour, aspirations and values of the Charity. 6. Staff and Volunteer Management Ensure that recruitment of staff and freelance trainers attracts the best possible candidates and that all diversity and equality of opportunity considerations are met. Ensure that sufficient freelance trainers are in post and sufficient new trainers are being trained for estimated future needs. Ensure current employment and equal opportunities legislation and good practice are consistently applied. Ensure all employees and freelance trainers are regularly provided with formal supervision and held to account through line management. Arrange robust monitoring and evaluation processes to ensure training standards are kept at a very high level. Foster a productive, consultative relationship between staff, trainers and the board. Hold regular team meetings to promote good communications, to allow views to be expressed and considered and to ensure that the big picture is understood. Ensure that the requirements of employment law are adhered to at all times, especially, redundancy, disciplinary or capability processes. 7. General Carry out any other duties consistent with the responsibilities and seniority of the post. Draw on additional human resources whenever required to support the successful strategic development and growth of the charity.
Person Specification Personal Attributes A genuine desire to promote the objectives of Speakers Trust. A clear appreciation of how effective public speaking can enrich and benefit young (and older) people. Desire to establish excellence and best practice across the board. Highly motivated, focused, resourceful and determined. Mature and responsible, with the ability to make informed and timely decisions; willingness to be held accountable. Delivery focused - disciplined and thorough, with close attention to detail. Ability to remain calm and measured under pressure. Self-starter who is target-driven and motivated. Ability to communicate well and enthusiastically with young people. Qualifications, skills and experience The chosen candidate is likely to be a graduate, or equivalent. Senior management experience, probably at director or CEO level. A proven track record in developing or growing a function, organisation or charity. Expertise in setting up, and managing substantial programmes and projects. Strong leader, able to motivate team, develop potential and foster independent working across different geographic locations. A successful track record in fundraising and new business development. Ability to manage multiple demands concurrently, effectively and under pressure. Financially astute and numerate; able to adhere to budgets, deadlines and grant requirements. Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal. Experience of working with and reporting to Trustees, a Board, or Committee, and commitment to promoting good governance. Time management: able to prioritise and achieve high levels of productivity. Excellent problem-solving abilities. IT literate with a good understanding of web-management. Organisational Values Respectful Accessible Transformational Expert Dynamic
Strategic Imperatives - 2019 We focus our efforts on young people aged up to 24 years We are a national charity working throughout the UK We invest in and nurture our team`s talent We are considered to be the experts in our field and renowned for excellence We deliver multiple funded projects which relate to our beneficiaries specific needs at different stages of their development We continually evaluate our impact to inform our work We are an effective organisation overseen by robust governance We are a financially viable charity as measured through retained cash We are the leading digital resource for young people in the area of public speaking We identify and collaborate with strategic partners to maximise our impact We have a realistic income generation strategy to underpin our financial viability and ensure income diversification, with no more than 40% generated from any one funder
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