Chief Executive

Independent living for retired people in Rutland. Founded 1399_

**Chief Executive St. John & St. Anne, Oakham LE15 6HY**

**Salary **£60 - 65,000 + benefits

St John and St. Anne has 103 almshouse properties, making it one of the larger almshouse charities in the UK.

It was founded by William Dalby in 1399 under a Licence granted by King Richard II to provide accommodation for twelve poor men. In the 1500s the charity was affected by the actions of Henry VIII to abolish monasteries and other religious foundations. It was re-founded under Queen Elizabeth I by Archdeacon Robert Johnson, and incorporated by a Royal Charter in 1597, which extended the purpose of the charity to helping both men and women.

Over the next 350 years the charity experienced mixed fortunes, before enjoying a substantial renaissance in the last quarter of the twentieth century, involving the building of new almshouses and merger with some smaller local charities, including in 2011 the Archdeacon Johnson Almshouse Charity, which had been founded separately some 400 years before.
- ** Previous senior management experience in either the charity, private or public sectors**:

- ** Ability to develop and implement strategic plans**:

- ** Experience of team management**:

- ** Ability to work independently and as part of a small team**:

- ** Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulation**:

- ** Knowledge of governance and compliance**:

- ** Sound financial management and IT skills**:

- ** Good communication skills, oral and written**

**We are seeking to appoint to this position a person who**:

- ** Has empathy towards residents**:

- ** A positive “can do” attitude**:

- ** Non-judgmental & supportive**:

- ** Willingness to undertake professional development**

Please download further details of the position from our website:
**For an informal confidential discussion call Richard Evans on 07958 984161 or 020 3126 4858 or 020 3126 4858 or Kevin Everett on 07771 9313 or 020 3126 4858**

**Long List interviews: 2 February - 10 February 2023**

**Final Panel Interviews** **w/c 20 February 2023