Family Holiday Charity – CEO

Making memories happen

The Family Holiday Charity helps families get time away together, often for the first time ever.

We're here for children who've never seen the sea. For teenagers who can't remember when they last saw mum smile. For parents and carers having to juggle paying bills and dealing with some of life’s toughest challenges. We’re here for young carers, grandparent carers. For families facing illness, isolation, or bereavement.

Holidays offer new possibilities. Time spent together, even a day away, helps to build relationships, confidence and hope for the future. 

About Family Holiday Charity

Our vision is to transform lives with the anticipation, enjoyment and memory of a holiday. Our mission is to give families the chance to enjoy time away together to explore, have new experiences, to meet new people and to have fun!

Family Holiday Charity is a £1 million income charity, providing nearly 400 life-changing holidays each year. However, our ambitions go far beyond this. We are at an exciting stage in our development and have taken steps to build a sustainable future.  

About the role

We are seeking an experienced CEO to lead us into the next phase of growth, driving our mission forward with vision and passion. Working with the Board of Trustees and the Senior Leadership Team, we’re looking for someone to provide strategic leadership, ensure financial sustainability and to oversee the charity’s operations whilst preparing us for our next phase of development.

Key responsibilities

• Provide vision and leadership for the charity
• Support the charity’s fundraising strategy, securing funding through grants, donations, and partnerships
• Act as the public face of the charity, advocating for its cause and engaging with stakeholders
• Foster partnerships with other charities, businesses, and community organisations
• Have overall responsibility for the financial management of the charity
• Assist the board with its decision making and strategic direction for the charity’s long-term sustainability

Who We’re Looking For:
You’ll be an inspirational and tenacious leader who combines strategic vision with hands-on implementation. Resilient and adaptable, you’ll thrive in a dynamic environment and be able to demonstrate perseverance and flexibility. You’ll be a strong communicator and relationship builder, persuasive and articulate.  Commercially and financially literate, you’ll have a compassionate and values-led approach to leadership. Ideally, you’ll have experience in fundraising, specifically developing corporate partnerships.

Skills and Experience:

• Experience of leading and managing multidisciplinary teams at CEO or similar level
• Strategic thinker and problem solver
• Delivery and execution of strategic plans
• Experience of working effectively with a Board of Trustees
• Proven experience in budget setting and financial management, reporting to funders and Trustees
• Understanding of Charity law and regulations, governance requirements, and reporting standards

Terms and Benefits:

• Full-time, permanent role, based in Bermondsey with hybrid working possible  

Occasional weekend and out of hours working is required.

Open to flexible working arrangements - let us know what you’re thinking, and we can discuss

• Salary: Hybrid from £73,017 - £80,703
• Pension: 5% employer pension contribution
• Holidays: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

3 days extra between Christmas and New Year for office closure/headspace.

Timeline:

Application deadline: 5pm on 30^th May

First interviews: w/c 16^th June

Second interviews: w/c 23^rd June

How to Apply:
Charity People Ltd is acting as a recruitment agency advisor to Family Holiday Charity on this appointment. Interested candidates are invited to submit a CV to seniorappointments@charitypeople.co.uk and request a candidate pack. If you have further questions prior to applying, please contact Philippa Randle on 07563 030588 or philippa@charitypeople.co.uk 

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so we can help make the application process work for you.

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of 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 know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities with which we work.

Are you passionate about volunteering, animal welfare, and operational excellence?

The British Hen Welfare Trust (BHWT) is the UK’s leading hen welfare charity, rehoming over 60,000 hens annually. They champion hen welfare, collaborate with the industry, and spearhead educational and mental wellbeing initiatives globally. This year, they are set to rehome their one-millionth hen, marking an extraordinary milestone.

They are on the search for a Volunteer & Operations Manager to join their passionate team. 

Join them at a pivotal moment as they launch a world-first campaign and rehoming event.

Location: Hybrid (Remote/Various UK Locations) 
Salary: £32,000 - £34,000 pro rata (dependent on experience) 
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (1 in 3 weekends required, with a day off in lieu provided)
Benefits: include 28 days of annual leave (including bank holiday), increasing to 33 days with service. Additional perks are a company pension, an Employee Assistance Programme, and a supportive culture with development opportunities.

The Opportunity:

As the Volunteer & Operations Manager, you will lead a dynamic team of 6 and a dedicated volunteer force of 1,400+, ensuring the seamless operation of their rehoming and volunteer programmes. Your innovative approach will help them continue to save thousands of hens from slaughter each week and improve the lives of countless people.

Role Highlights:

• Volunteer Management: Recruit, train, and support their volunteer network, ensuring they have the resources and skills needed to excel. You’ll be responsible for the smooth operation of volunteer-related activities, including addressing any challenges and maintaining high engagement.
• Operations Oversight: Manage the logistics of their rehoming operations, from farm depopulation to rehoming, ensuring all processes are welfare-friendly and efficient. You'll work closely with volunteers and the wider team to maintain high standards.
• Communication:  Collaborate with their Communications & Marketing teams to develop effective strategies that keep volunteers informed and engaged. You’ll ensure their volunteers are well-versed in BHWT’s mission and opportunities.
• Reporting: Provide regular updates and reports to senior management, focusing on operational figures, volunteer feedback, and improvements.

About You:

They’re looking for a proactive individual with a passion for animal welfare and a strong background in volunteer management. Operational experience is essential, with the ability to oversee and streamline processes to ensure smooth and efficient operations. You’ll have experience leading geographically dispersed teams and a knack for strategic thinking. Empathy, resilience, excellent communication skills, and a drive for continuous improvement are key.

What They Offer:

• Opportunity to work with the UK’s first and largest hen welfare charity
• Involvement in groundbreaking campaigns and rehoming events
• Flexible working hours and hybrid working options
• An additional day off on your birthday

Are you ready to be a part of a team that's not just making a difference, but setting global standards?

Get in touch with Priya Vencatasawmy at Charity People with a copy of your CV.

Help them save lives, one hen at a time

Closing date: 30^th of August 2024
First Stage: 5/6th of September 
Second Stage: 9th of September 

Charity People actively promote equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of 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 know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.