At an exciting time of growth and development we are recruiting for a Deputy Chief Executive. The Deputy Chief Executive will support taking the organisation forward as a leader in the provision of services for young people at a local, regional and national level.
This is a newly created position which is designed to shape and strengthen the organisations management structure so that we remain strong, sustainable and capable of withstanding the many challenges we face. This is a significant leadership role which provides opportunities to do things differently. After a recent review of risks, it was identified that, as a priority, we need to create a position which can provide back-up and deputise for the CEO and who can provide new insight, skills, and energy to take the organisation through the next stages of its development.
You will be a compassionate, collaborative leader who brings a strategic, impact-driven, and diligent approach. We need someone comfortable with being accountable in the CEO’s absence but also with collaborative leadership. You must be able to move from ideas and big-picture thinking to implementation; valuing the systems and finer details crucial for change and the relationships needed to drive it.
You will have the confidence and the expertise to deliver on our vision and strategy. You will bring strategic leadership experience, a high level of organisational ability, self-motivation and self-discipline, effective business planning and the ability to add value to what already exists and position us to achieve even greater success in the future. You’ll be an inspirational leader, bringing a creative flair to your work, harnessing the skills of those around you to deliver a truly exceptional offer.
You will possess strong organisation and project management skills, a solution focused attitude to problem solving and the ability to balance and prioritise competing demands in a busy function. A successful track record of delivering projects on time and within budget is critical. An understanding of the youth sector, plus experience working with high profile funders and stakeholders would be a distinct advantage.
The post holder will be required to travel and work on both a regional and national basis.
Youth Focus North East is an ambitious, forward facing youth charity. We are extremely proud of our history, numerous achievements, and ground-breaking projects. Our vision is to ‘improve the lives of young people through high quality youth work’. We directly deliver and collaborate on a wide range of programmes. Furthermore, we support work with young people by providing advice, guidance and training to both young people and practitioners. We manage and broker relationships and networks for services and organisations that influence and impact on policy and practice. We pride ourselves on being a caring and learning organisation – one in which people are encouraged to take risks, learn from mistakes and achievements, and where young people are central to all we do.
To request an application pack, please contact Denise Bennett at denise@youthfocusne.org.uk
The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon Tuesday 21st December 2021.
Successful applicants will be asked to attend an interview and assessment on Wednesday 12th January 2022.
If you have any questions about the role, please email Kevin Franks, CEO, on kevin@youthfocusne.org.uk to arrange an informal conversation.
Contact
Denise Bennett
denise@youthfocusne.org.uk
The closing date for this job is 21 December 2021 - 12:00pm.