Chief Executive

Manchester - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

Could you use your fundraising and leadership skills to support the movement to end homelessness in Greater Manchester

This is a unique opportunity to lead an organisation that has grown rapidly in terms of brand visibility and most importantly impact. Greater Manchester Mayors Charity exists to ensure homelessness has no place in our city region. Since launching in 2019 theyve raised millions to fund emergency responses like A Bed Every Night and are now scaling impact by growing emphasis on prevention and systemic change. Backed by the Mayor of Greater Manchester as Patron they bring together business civic and community partners together to deliver practical solutions and champion innovation.

Salary: 50k
Location: Hybrid (based in and around Greater Manchester)
Contract: Permanent full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Benefits: 33 days holiday (including bank) Christmas closure statutory employer pension contribution

About the role

Theres something extra special about Greater Manchester Mayors Charity uniquely positioned as a connector of people and places with the ability to be agile and move at pace due to their small but mighty make-up.

Youll report to an engaged and proactive Chair and Board of Trustees and lead a small committed team to ensure strong governance financial sustainability and measurable impact.

First and foremost this job is about fundraising so youll need to get excited by the prospect of rolling your sleeves up engaging with high-value supporters and doing the doing.As CEO well be looking for you to:

Shape strategic direction and drive innovation across emergency response and prevention.
Deliver high-impact income generation as fundraising lead (focused on corporates and philanthropists) building and delivering a sustainable pipeline.
Champion our inclusive approach to grant-making and growing our portfolio of trants.
Act as a respected voice in the homelessness sector convening stakeholders and influencing policy.
Embed a values-led culture that is Pioneering Accountable Collaborative and Effective.

About You

Were looking for a strategic values-driven leader who can inspire supporters and deliver results. This might be your first CEO role but well be looking for you to demonstrate:

Proven leadership experience and the ability to build strong external relationships.
Track-record in fundraising income generation or partnership development.
Financial acumen and experience managing budgets and a team.
Exceptional communication skills and confidence in public speaking.
Understanding of (or demonstrable commitment to) homelessness housing and social justice.

Why is this a brilliant opportunity for me

This is your chance to make a tangible difference in Greater Manchester leading a high-profile charity that is ambitious and committed to ending homelessness. If you are looking for a supportive and collaborative Board and the opportunity to grow and develop your skills and experience alongside a charity that intends to continue evolving then this one could absolutely be for you.

Just to be crystal clear we welcome applications from first-time Chief Execs for this role.

How to Apply

All you need to do is send a copy of your CV or a draft profile over to Amelia Lee as the first step.

Were anticipating a high volume of applications for this role so from there well be in touch with full application details if you meet the minimum skills and experience required.

Deadline: 9am on Monday 22^nd December. However please do get in touch ASAP if interested well never close early but it would be great to ensure you have enough time to apply around the busy Christmas period.

Interviews will be held mid-January after the festive season dates TBC soon.

Charity People is a forward thinking inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age disability (including hidden disabilities) gender gender identity or gender reassignment marriage and civil partnership pregnancy and maternity race religion or belief or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

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Job DescriptionCould you use your fundraising and leadership skills to support the movement to end homelessness in Greater ManchesterThis is a unique opportunity to lead an organisation that has grown rapidly in terms of brand visibility and most importantly impact. Greater Manchester Mayors Charity...