Chief Executive Officer

Resurrected Bites is a food "waste" organisation. We collect good quality food surplus and use it to fill bellies and not bins through our low-cost community groceries, to ensure that everyone can access good nutrition.
The CEO will need to be an outstanding leader and a passionate ambassador for Resurrected Bites, working with the trustees to set the vision for the charity.
Specific Duties:
Strategic Planning and Development
Reporting to the Board of trustees
Providing detailed and timely information to the trustees
Working with the Board of trustees to develop strategy, governance and policies and procedures
Maintaining the financial stability of Resurrected Bites through financial planning, risk and business management and income generation
Oversight of operations and driving continuous improvement
Ensuring legal and regulatory compliance
Ensuring the effective impact of Resurrected Bites services and that the outcomes are measured and reported
Finance and Fundraising
Raising revenue through grant writing, fundraising and developing relationships with local businesses and supporters
Identifying other possible sources of funding such as fundraising events, corporate sponsorship and individual donators
Maintaining adequate reserves for the organization in line with policy
Working with the bookkeeper and accountants to prepare the annual report and accounts for submission to the charities commission.
Management of Staff and Volunteers
Managing the recruitment, induction, development and retention of employees
Supporting the recruitment and training of volunteers and ensuring the recruitment process is developed and maintained
Line management of the General Manager and Administrator
Supporting the General Manager in managing their key workers
Cover for manager absences if no one else is available
Enabling a safe and supportive workplace where teams can flourish and work standards are met
Taking steps to ensure that staff and volunteers attain high standards of work
Ensuring staff and volunteers have the appropriate training to carry out their roles safely
Acting as the Safeguarding Lead, Safety Officer (including food safety) and Data Protection Officer for the charity and managing concerns from staff, volunteers and customers
Management of the Buildings
Overseeing the relationship with landlords and service level agreements
Liaising with landlords on any problems arising and working with them to resolve the problems
Assessing any potential new venues
Partnership and Representing the Organisation
Promoting Resurrected Bites' work, inspiring the team and being an ambassador for Resurrected Bites
Developing partnerships with other organisations
Speaking at events to promote the work of Resurrected Bites
Communications
Overseeing the marketing and communications for Resurrected Bites
Ensuring that staff, volunteers and key stakeholders are kept informed of the progress of the charity with the publication of newsletters and subject specific emails.
Terms and conditionsPermanent contract
Annual salary £21632 per annum
The role will be home-based with some travel to our sites in Harrogate, Killinghall & Knaresborough
Annual leave - 5.6 weeks, inclusive of 8 (this is under review) published bank/public holidays
Expenses incurred on behalf of the organization, will be reimbursed subject to policies and approvals
Pension Scheme with employer contribution of 4%.
Reporting and Support
The CEO is expected to work independently under the overall direction of the Chair of Trustees with day-to-day reporting on specific issues as appropriate. There will be an induction and orientation programme and training will be made available as needed to address skills/knowledge gaps and support learning.
Harrogate Community House, 46-50 East Parade, Harrogate, HG1 5RR
Harrogate & Area Council for Voluntary Service Ltd
Company limited by guarantee. Registered in England and Wales Company No. Registered Charity No.
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