Chief Executive Officer, PATHWAY PROJECT LICHFIELD STAFFORDSHIRE

THE STAFFORDSHIRE PATHWAY PROJECT
Address:
Hope Centre, 3 Quonians Lane, LichfieldWS13 7LB
Job Title: Chief Executive Officer
Working hours: 37.5
Pay £45,000 to £55,000 per annum
Responsible to: Trustee Board
Responsible for: Overseeing all aspects of Pathway Project
JOB SUMMARY
The CEO will work on behalf of Pathway Project and the Board of Trustees to develop and deliver the business plan and business strategy of the organisation, ensuring its sustainability and success. To deliver, through appropriate plans and in accordance with Board agreed policies and protocols, the vision, mission, and objectives of Pathway Project, whilst ensuring that the charity is well administered and meets its governance responsibilities. The CEO will help to enhance Pathway Projects profile locally, regionally, and nationally, where possible. Along with all Pathway Project staff, the CEO will be expected to demonstrate the Charity’s values by working positively as part of a team, delivering vital high-quality services to service users, and creating a working culture where all are valued and encouraged.
STRATEGY, PLANNING AND CONTROL:
To manage Pathway Project’s strategic business plan, in response to key strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats and in conjunction with, and anticipation of, the actions of key stakeholders.
To manage Pathway Project effectively and ethically, ensuring that its financial security and risk appraisal is maintained and enhanced.
To lead the development and implementation of strategic goals, objectives and financial plans to meet the short term and long-term business needs and plans.
To take overall responsibility for achieving, monitoring, and reporting on performance on targets in all areas of Pathways’ activities and take appropriate action as required.
To manage a culture of continuous improvement throughout all aspects of the Pathway Project’s work.
To lead the development of organisational structures that help to effectively deliver the business plan and drive a high standard of service.
To maintain up to date operating policies to ensure programmes, activities and business objectives and requirements are implemented correctly.
To work in partnership with other agencies to help deliver, plan, and meet Pathway Project’s business objectives.
Ensure Pathway Project remains responsive to the needs of its service users, staff and trustees and can demonstrate the value of the services provided and the impact of its work.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT:
Oversee budgets, expenditure, and management accounts, ensuring that income and expenditure is within business plan and cash flow targets.
To be accountable to the Trustee Board for the overall financial health of Pathway Project, including ensuring that new funding opportunities are pursued.
Develop income generation strategies to maintain and enhance the level of funding from existing sources and develop new funding streams.
Provide direction and support to any staff and volunteers involved in income generation activities and ensure team efforts are coordinated alongside appropriate management.
Identify and put in place an effective risk management strategy and framework for the Pathway Project to support business plan objectives and robust financial and strategic management.
Ensure that there is a clear schedule of procuring competitive bids for services and goods used within Pathway Project and ensure that these are awarded with full agreement of the Trustee Board.
GOVERNANCE:
To lead and manage the Charity in accordance with the Articles of Association and in line with the obligations of the Charity Commission
To foster good working relationships and ensure systems and structures are in place for the Trustee Board to fulfil its statutory responsibilities and exercise effective control of Pathway Project. This will require creation and maintenance of appropriate committee structures to ensure that the Charity is operating in accordance with its business and charitable objectives.
To report to the Board on progress against key strategic objectives, providing information and answering for organisational performance.
Advise the Trustee Board in all aspects of Pathway Project, including short term and long-term strategic planning for the financial welfare of Pathway Project, HR management, fundraising and public relations/communication.
As agreed with the Chair, develop policy proposals for Board discussion and decision.
Provide in a timely and appropriate manner information that will assist the Governing Body in carrying out its responsibilities.
Support the Chair in ensuring the continued engagement/involvement of all members of the Board.
As appropriate, monitor and advise on the composition of the Governing Body, its committees and the process of self-assessment and development.
Ensure at all times that the Trustee Board operates within statutory approved frameworks, requirements and guidelines.
LEADERSHIP:
Provide leadership to Pathway Project and take responsibility for the effective delivery of all functions within the strategic and accountability frameworks established by the Trustee Board.
To maintain a culture which motivates all staff, to enable them to provide a high-quality standard of service to all service users.
To manage all aspects of management of services, quality standards, management of welfare of staff, welfare of service users and health and safety.
To ensure that standards are at least equal to, or exceeding, comparable national standards.
To manage the overarching human resources management of the organisation, including the recruitment of employees.
To continue to embed OnTrack throughout the organisation.
To lead key strategic projects including those bringing in significant change for Pathway Project, ensuring that threats and risks are robustly managed.
To aim to be an inspirational leader for Pathway Project, so that it consistently achieves excellence and invites innovation and change.
To actively promote Pathway Project so as to ensure a positive external image and highly motivated workforce.
MARKETING AND COMMUNICATION:
Develop and maintain the charity website.
Develop and implement an integrated campaigns and media strategy, raising the charity presence and profile
Manage the development and maintenance of effective channels of marketing and communication with all stakeholders and ensure effective internal communication
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ensure that all responsibilities are undertaken in an effective, ethical, and appropriate manner, meeting the standards of Pathway Project.
To aim to continuously improve so that Pathway Project delivers the best possible service to service users and stakeholder agencies.
Participate in internal/external meetings and training when required.
Participate in regular supervisions with the Chair of the Trustee Board.
Ensure that Pathway Project has the appropriate policies, procedures, systems, and processes in place and that they are being implemented. Ensure that Pathway Project adheres to policy and procedure at all times.
To lead and work in accordance with Pathway Project’s culture, values, aims and objectives.
To act as a positive ambassador for Pathway Project at all times.
Maintain effective networks with all principal supporters and stakeholders.
To actively seek opportunities to expand and promote the role of Pathway within the local community.
Undertake any other duties that may reasonably be required from time to time.
To acknowledge the need for professional sharing of information with relevant parties whilst still strictly adhering to the requirements of General Data Protection Regulation to all staff, trustees, volunteers, and service users within the organisation.
This job description may be subject to review and amendment. The post holder will be expected to be flexible in her development of the job, and will participate fully, where possible, in all discussions about the nature of her work and the tasks involved.
The post holder must have a commitment to the aims of Pathway Project and uphold all agreed policies and procedures.
Chief Executive Officer
Person specification
Qualifications Qualification Desirable or essential Source
NVQ Level 5, in a relevant subject
Essential
CV
NVQ Level 6, Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject
Desirable
CV
NVQ Level 7, Masters degree or training in a relevant subject such as domestic abuse
Desirable
CV
Experience Experience Desirable or essential Source
Sector Experience:
Managing in a charity
Essential
CV
Advocating for vulnerable people
Desirable
CV
Working in domestic abuse services
Essential
CV
People & Culture
Managing a team or small organisation
Essential
CV
Working with a Board of Trustees
Desirable
CV
Working with organisational transformation, change and improvement
Essential
CV
Finance & Governance
Strategic and business planning, including policy formulation
Essential
CV
Financial and budget planning
Essential
CV
Fundraising and/or applying for grant funding
Essential
CV
Developing robust IT systems that support the business
Essential
CV and/or interview
Working in a regulated environment
Essential
CV
Relationship Management
Developing partnerships with internal and external stakeholders
Essential
CV
Experience of working with the media and social media
Desirable
CV and/or interview
Knowledge Knowledge Desirable or essential Source
Safeguarding vulnerable adults and children
Essential
CV and/or interview
Managing people processes, including recruitment
Essential
CV and/or interview
Diversity and inclusion
Essential
CV and/or interview
Funding schemes, rules and obligations
Essential
CV and/or interview
Compliance with legal and statutory obligations
Essential
CV and/or interview
Skills Skill Desirable or essential Source
Leadership
Essential
CV and/or interview
Decision making
Essential
CV and/or interview
Interpersonal skills
Essential
CV and/or interview
Understanding of HR systems
Essential
CV and/or interview
Advocacy
Essential
CV and/or interview
Influencing
Essential
CV and/or interview
Managing conflict
Essential
CV and/or interview
Ability to build successful internal and external relationships
Essential
CV and/or interview
Financial planning and management
Essential
CV and/or interview
Risk Management
Essential
CV and/or interview
Project management
Essential
CV and/or interview
Managing within policies and procedures
Essential
CV and/or interview
Report writing
Essential
CV and/or interview
Personal qualities Personal qualities Desirable or essential Source
Ability to confront situations and make difficult decisions
Essential
CV and/or interview
Have the Charity’s objectives as a priority
Essential
CV and/or interview
Empathic
Essential
CV and/or interview
Passionate about the Charity’s purpose and supporting vulnerable people
Essential
CV and/or interview
Resilient
Essential
CV and/or interview
Commitment to continuous development & improvement
Essential
CV and/or interview
Self-awareness and ability to successfully respond to criticism
Essential
CV and/or interview
Ability to maintain an environment that attracts & retains the best people
Essential
CV and/or interview
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