JOB TITLE: Chief Executive

LOCATION: Bristol

The Rainbow Centre for Children, a unique charity in Bristol, seeks a CEO with the drive and vision to lead the organisation through change and beyond.
The Rainbow Centre for Childrenprovides therapeutic support to children and families affected by life threatening illness and bereavement. You will provide leadership and management to the organisation and its staff to ensure growth, sustainability and the delivery of a first class service to our clients.
Overall objective:
To provide leadership in shaping and influencing a positive culture in the organisation, to the benefit of clients, staff and volunteers, in pursuit of the organisation's vision, mission, business objectives and values

Management and Governance

To create a climate of support and accountability
To be attuned to relevant policies associated with service delivery
To work in partnership with the Trustees to develop the long-term strategy for the organisation
To promote good communication internally and with all external stakeholders, maintaining a positive public profile especially across the voluntary sector and funding bodies
To focus own and others energy on what really makes a difference and not be constrained by methods used in the past
To actively seek opportunities to improve delivery of service through new ways of working
To ensure that there is a sound understanding of the vision, mission, values and objectives of the Rainbow Centre amongst staff
To make policy and business proposals to the board, support the board in the development of proposals and be accountable for their implementation and achievement
To report regularly to the board on progress towards agreed priorities
To hold responsibility for the recruitment, management and development of staff so as to achieve the Rainbow Centre's objectives and reflect good employment practice
To assist the chair in ensuring that the board fulfils its governance role and provides appropriate support to the Chief Executive as required to ensure full statutory compliance for all aspects of the Rainbow Centre as a company and a charity, staying fully informed of new requirements and keeping the Board of Trustees informed

Financials

To be accountable for the financial and operational management of the Rainbow Centre
To ensure that financial and operational plans are developed, agreed and implemented
To ensure that fundraising meets targets to secure the future of the Rainbow Centre
To be responsible for the overall financial health of the organisation and ensure that appropriate control systems are maintained

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Setting Direction

To demonstrate strong commitment and drive to make service performance improvements and the determination to achieve positive outcomes for clients and families
To set a vision for the future underpinned by intellectual flexibility, to inspire and motivate others

Delivering the Service

To lead change through people and communicate the vision to enable the engagement and facilitation of others to work collaboratively
To take personal responsibility to ensure diversity is respected and that there is genuine equality of opportunity
To have the strength to hold others to account and be held accountable for delivering a high level of service
To empower others in an environment which supports the long-term capability of the Rainbow Centre, essential for future development of the service
To be committed to working and engaging constructively with internal and external agencies

Personal Qualities

To demonstrate self belief and inner confidence to succeed - be a shaper rather than a follower, even in the face of opposition.
To relish change through integrity and motivation for service improvement
To demonstrate a high degree of self awareness. Knows own strengths and limitations and understands the impact of own emotions and behaviours on others
Be tenacious and resilient in a range of complex and demanding situations
Be driven by the needs of service users to make a real difference and invest in effective partnerships
Be a role model through strong commitment to openness, honesty and high standards

Qualifications/experience required for the role:

Essential / Desirable
Leading an organisation through a period of change / Managing grants and developing new income streams.
Proven leadership and management capability including HR practices, financial controls, operational management and staff development / Good understanding of the current key issues for the voluntary sector
The writing of Strategic and Business Plans to support organisational growth
Knowledge of governance and the legal aspects of running a charity
Excellent communicator - written and oral, internal and external
An understanding of, and a successful track record of fundraising in the charity sector

Terms and conditions

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000

Holiday allocation:30 days plus bank holidays

Probation period: 3 months

Period of notice: 3 months

Hours: 35 per week

Reporting line: To Chair of Board of Trustees

TO APPLY - please send your CV and cover letter to Chair Of Trustees at

Registered charity no 1120461