Co-CEO

About Us 

We are a registered charity dedicated to the Special Needs’ Community. We are passionate about making theatre accessible to all and understand that families who have a child with a disability face many barriers. We raise awareness, share knowledge, and develop new ways to make this happen.

The Opportunity 

We are looking for two committed and experienced individuals to jointly lead our charity into its next chapter. This is a voluntary role, and you will have a background in either:

• Charity fundraising, or
• Special needs education.

The role will be suitable for someone who:

 Is open to working with another Co-CEO, the Charity Founder and the Trustee Board.

• Has at least ten years’ experience in a management or leadership position.
• Can dedicate a minimum of 8 hours per week to support the Charity.
• Will relish the opportunity to impact the lives of children and young adults with disabilities.

It is anticipated that, together, two Co-CEOs will fulfil all the details outlined below. Therefore, please apply if you believe you meet most of the requirements described.

Job Description 

To act as an ambassador for the charity whilst also building relationships with Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) stakeholders in local government, funding bodies, schools, the media, and business. You will also play a key role in taking the charity forward, motivating volunteers, supporting staff, engaging beneficiaries and identifying prospective donors.

Key Responsibilities 

Together the two Co-CEOs will be responsible for:

• Preparing the strategic plan and annual budget for approval by the board of trustees.
• Operating within the annual budget and ensuring management and HR policies are up-to-date.
• Recruiting and working with the Founder and senior management team.
• Building relationships with key stakeholders, funding bodies, schools, and influencers in order to advance the charity’s aims.
• Establishing and monitoring key indicators of the charity’s impact and financial health.
• Representing the charity at external events and publicity opportunities.
• Maintaining an awareness of risks and changes in the external environment that may affect the charity.
• Building an effective working relationship with the trustee board.
• Supplying regular reports to the trustee board and attending trustee and sub-committee meetings.
• Ensuring staff and volunteers are focused on achieving the charity’s mission and aims.
• Making sure the charity fulfils its legal, statutory, and regulatory responsibilities.
• Establishing mechanisms for listening to the views of beneficiaries of the charity’s performance.
• Delivering the charity’s business plan and production schedule.
• Helping the charity to win funding from public bodies and private enterprise.
• Building a sustainable income from individual, corporate, legacy and trust donations.
• Implementing robust succession and business continuity plans, and,
• Representing the charity in the media.
  

What skills do I need?

Relevant Experience 

Experience in senior management or organisational leadership is essential. A unique feature of the job is the need to work closely with the non-executive trustee board, so any experience of working with committees or boards is advantageous. Experience of working in the charity, education, event production, digital, and/ or fundraising sector is helpful but not essential.

Key Skills :

Together the Co-CEOs will need to demonstrate the following skills:

 Charity and SEND leadership

• Organisational management
• Motivation of others
• Personal drive, creativity and energy
• Advocacy and communication
• Relationships building - with a variety of people, from beneficiaries and staff members to senior corporate executives and opinion formers
• Financial acumen
• Project management

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