Managing Director

Home-Start Wandsworth

Managing Director, Home-Start Wandsworth (HSW)

The Role:

The Managing Director sets the vision and strategy for HSW. They lead on income generation and profile raising; working with local stakeholders, building partnerships, and growing funding relationships to achieve that. Working closely with the Board of Trustees, the MD will set annual objectives alongside long term goals – whilst providing vision and leadership to the team. The role will ensure operational excellence, providing direction & coaching when needed, to deliver innovation, sustainability & compliance.

The Person:

• We are looking for a passionate, dynamic and empathetic leader who is committed to the Home-Start ethos.

• A track record in income generation, partnership working and team management are essential.

• The successful candidate will combine collaboration, creativity and resilience, with a proven ability to deliver.

• Experience of leading change and driving sustainability within a small charity would be particularly valuable.

Reports to:

• Chair, Board of Trustees

Key Responsibilities:

• Set the overall strategy, vision and annual objectives for the organisation, alongside the Board of Trustees.
• Be accountable for the overall performance of the organisation and leadership of the team, including guidance and coaching for direct reports.
• Develop and deliver a robust and sustainable funding strategy
• Develop and deliver the long-term grant funding strategy, leading the bidding process for the organisation. Actively research and build relationships with grant funders to maximise opportunities and success. Write & submit grant applications, working with relevant members of the Team and Trustees. Give strategic direction to the Operations Manager, as required, on progress reporting to grant funders.
• Develop and drive the community fundraising strategy for the charity working with relevant members of the team and Trustee committee members. Build local partnerships with businesses, schools and churches to increase regular giving.
• Actively champion and contribute to fundraising events – and generate ideas for new activity.
• Manage key strategic partnerships, relationships and donors on an ongoing basis to ensure income, volunteer and referral pipelines are maintained to optimise the organisation s impact.
• Working with the Operations lead, ensure the operational efficiency and effectiveness of the organisation.
• Provide regular performance and progress reports to the board as requested and ensure the charity is compliant with all HSUK policies and procedures.
• Set and manage the annual operational budget, and ensure the effective management of all HSW resources, IT provision and operational contracts.

Additional responsibilities:

• Develop and advocate for the profile of the organisation within the borough and represent it to relevant bodies, including HSUK and HSL, taking an active role in working groups. Act as an ambassador and embodiment of the organisation s values.
• Deliver the annual impact report alongside the Communications Manager.
• Ensure the completion of all Operational HSUK Quality Assurance assessments.
• Be accountable for safeguarding in the operational team, working closely with the Safeguarding lead, who is responsible for delivery.
• Act as the Data Protection officer for the organisation.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Management experience of small/medium teams in the voluntary sector.
• Proven track record of success in charity fundraising and grant application processes.
• Experience of strategy conceptualisation and delivery- including leading others or working collaboratively to develop strategic & operational plans.
• Successful experience of stakeholder, network or partnership working.
• Understanding of current legislation and regulatory frameworks for babies, children and families.
• Operational coordination and project management experience.
• Financial understanding & experience of managing budgets >£100,000 (TBC)
• Highly IT literate with a confident understanding of Google applications, and Charity Log, or other database management systems.
• The ability to manage and address governance, financial, IT and personnel matters swiftly and confidently with little need for supervision.
• Ability to produce accurate and timely reports.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.
• Knowledge of the local area and beneficiaries.
• A commitment to and understanding of safeguarding, equal opportunities and data protection.