Chief Executive Officer

6 days ago

West Midlands, United Kingdom Arty-Folks Full time

Our new CEO will build the team and organisation structure that will take Arty-Folks forward as we transition from our current CEO and Founder who is retiring in the next 2 years. Since the pandemic, Arty-Folks has more than tripled the number of people we support, and demand for our service that provides immediate access continues to grow. Our new CEO will lead our expansion plans. 


Please ensure you read the below overview and requirements for this employment opportunity completely.

The role requires strategic leadership and operational oversight that ensure the charity's growth and ability to handle increasing demand while maintaining the high quality of its services. It is essential that as the head of a small team our CEO is closely connected to our day-to-day operations whilst maintaining a strategic viewpoint that drives innovation, co-production, fundraising, and collaborations.

Essential Knowledge and Skills:

  • Committed and passionate about mental health, the visual arts, and putting people first.
  • Leadership experience & team mgt.
  • Ability to create plans, budget and manage financial controls
  • Demonstrable success in fundraising.
  • Experience working in a similar sector.
  • Strong knowledge of the Coventry / Warwickshire area.

Responsibilities

Strategy:

  • Working with the Board to articulate a clear and compelling vision for growth with realistic and measurable goals for scaling our program and social impact.
  • Communicating effectively between the Board of Trustees and our team, and ensuring daily activities align with the organisation's strategic plan and KPI’s.
  • Working with the Board of Trustees to mitigate organisational risks and enable decisions that will protect against major business disruption
  • Ensuring business plans progress efficiently while ensuring required resources are available.
  • Developing effective collaborations with VCSE organisations, the NHS, Public Health and community partners to provide our members access to a wide range of services.

Stability:

  • Overseeing the development and optimisation of the organization's infrastructure, including technology, facilities, and human resources, to support increased capacity.
  • Overseeing the robust financial management of our finances to ensure long-term sustainability, compliance, and efficiency.
  • Developing and executing a comprehensive fundraising strategy that builds and nurtures strong relationships with existing and prospective funders.
  • Building capacity by recruiting top talents as Trustees, staff or volunteers, offering training and support to equip them with the skills needed and to develop their leadership skills.
  • Supporting our staff team with professional development, good working conditions, supportive management, and regular performance appraisals.

Scalability:

  • Ensuring evidence-based systems for monitoring and evaluating the impact of our service are implemented, using service user data and feedback to make informed decisions and adjustments.
  • Writing high-quality impact reports that are comprehensive, transparent, and well-structured to effectively communicate outcomes and social return on investment.

You will be supported by and work alongside our Artistic Director who will be stepping down from her current CEO role.

Annual Holiday - 29 days including statutory holidays (pro rata)

Probationary Period - 6 months.

Rate of pay - £40,000 per annum pro rata (£24,000 for 3 days/wk).

The company has a pension scheme with NEST.

CEO reports to Arty-Folks Board of Trustees

Employment terms

Employment with Arty-Folks will be subject to the following checks prior to a start date:

  • A satisfactory police record check to include an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
  • Receipt of satisfactory references
  • Proof of eligibility to work in the UK

How to Apply

Submit your CV and covering letter demonstrating how you meet the essential skills and experience.

We will conduct a rolling interview process so candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Please read our full recruitment pack.

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