PERSON SPECIFICATION

JOB TITLE HEAD OF PARTNERSHIPS AND INCOME

DEPARTMENT EXTERNAL AFFAIRS AND PARTNERSHIPS

REPORTS TO CEO FOR THE INTERIM

QUALIFICATIONS

·  Must be educated to a minimum of “A” level standard

·  Relevant professional qualifications or memberships

SKILLS & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Suitable candidates will be able to demonstrate the following:-

Essential characteristics

§  A record of innovation and leadership in the development of corporate relationships to support the delivery of campaigning, services and organisational capacity

§  Demonstrable experience in the design and implementation of income generation activities to support delivery of organisational strategies

§  The capacity to understand and research the interests of potential corporate partners and to develop and present propositions which can attract support, sponsorship and investment

§  Demonstrable skills in the management and development of staff and the development of team working

§  Demonstrable skills in the budgeting and management of financial resources

§  Experience of working within the senior team within an organisation, and with Boards of management

§  Strong communication skills, both orally and in writing, with an ability to communicate at all levels.

§  A positive and professional "can-do" attitude, and the personal flexibility to work in a small but ambitious organisation.

§  Ability to work under pressure and to demanding deadlines, and to prioritise a complex workload

§  Competence in a range of information technology applications, including and understanding and use of relevant software

§  Support for PRIME’s aims and objectives and an ability to respect PRIME’s clients, partners and stakeholders

§  Empathy with people facing disadvantage, and a personal commitment to support individuals to achieve personal independence and aspirations

§  A balanced attitude to risk, recognising the nature of PRIME and its core client group

Desirable characteristics

§  Knowledge of the issues implied by the ageing of our population and experience of working with people facing economic disadvantage

§  Experience of working in a range of organisational sectors

§  Knowledge of charitable organisations and the legal framework within which they are governed and management

§  Experience working with a voluntary Board of Trustees

§  Experience in managing services by volunteers, and an understanding of recruiting, motivating and managing volunteer workforces

§  Understanding of financial reporting standards in the voluntary sector as well as differing legal structures

§  A detailed understanding of the wider funding environment and changing trends in the voluntary sector

BACKGROUND

·  Personal circumstances must allow the candidate to work extended hours on occasion during times of peak activity

·  The post holder will be based at PRIME’s headquarters, currently at Tavis House, 1 – 6 Tavistock Square, London, WC1H 9NA

·  Must live within commuting distance of the current headquarters, Tavis House, 1 – 6 Tavistock Square, London, WC1H 9NA