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Job Description Chief Executive Officer (Voluntary)
The Olive Project is a by and for charity based in Devon.Our aim to provide support to Black and Minoritised Victims and Survivors of Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence, to enable them to live free from harm and abuse.
We are looking for a dynamic, passionate and dedicated Chief Executive Officer to develop our work as a new charity.They will live our values of humanity, justice and accountability.
Salary: £45k per annum pro rota
Job length: Permanent
Location: Exeter Based with some travel around Devon and Cornwall
Key responsibilities
Leadership, strategy, and development:
To hold the direction of the organisation in line with our mission, vision, values and current operational targets
To oversee a thriving team culture with high quality line management and support systems for staff, trustees and volunteers.
To develop the financial security of the organisation through bid writing, appropriate resource allocation and effective monitoring and evaluation of services.
To develop local and national partnerships with specialist organisations, funders, government departments, the voluntary sector, and political parties.
Governance:
To work with the Board of Trustees in implementing our vision, mission and values, leading on the implementation of our strategic goals, providing regular updates and proposing new services based on need demonstrated through the evaluation of our services and projects.
To develop risk management procedures and policies with a focus on safeguarding, well-being and financial stability.
To develop and increase the organisations financial resources, financial systems and evaluation systems and ensure that they are managed effectively.
Case work
To provide direct support to Black and Minoritised Victims and Survivors affected by Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence.
Develop culturally competent safety plans, risk assessments, referrals, and emotional support.
To support and manage staff and volunteers who provide direct one to one support to ensure safeguarding measures are maintained.
To gain feedback from the BMVS that are supported to ensure that their voice remains centred within the organisation.
Training
To develop training programmes that effectively address the needs and lived experiences of BMVS and how services can address them.
To deliver training programmes to local voluntary and statutory services on the needs and lived experiences of BMVS and how services can address them.
Other duties:
Carrying out any other duties which fall reasonably within this role. Occasionally working outside of hours and travel to and from the office.
Person Specification
Essential
Masters qualification relating to domestic abuse or sexual violence.
Demonstrable experience of providing direct support to Black and Minoritized victims and survivors.
Demonstrable experience of working within a policy role that focussed on equalities and anti-oppression.
Demonstrable local knowledge of Devon and Cornwall and its statutory and voluntary services.
Previous experience of setting up or working with a new charity.
Previous experience of securing funding for a new charity.
Alignment with the values and ethos of The Olive Project.
Desirable
Excellent interpersonal, listening, collaboration and communication skills, able to learn from, support and connect with others.
Demonstrable commitment to supporting the mental wellbeing of staff and volunteers, and the safeguarding of those seeking the charitys support.
Flexibility to adapt and respond to different challenges in order to meet changing needs and priorities.
Knowledge of The Olive Project and its trustees.
Established professional relationships with local statutory and voluntary organisations that may work with BMVS and anti-oppressive practice.
Fluency in another language.
How to Apply
The Olive Project encourages people from black and minoritized communities to apply for this job. This includes but is not limited to those from African, Caribbean, South, East and South East Asian and Arab communities. The Indigenous peoples of the Americas, Gypsy and Roma communities and those who identify as mixed and multiple heritage.
To apply, please submit an up to date CV plus a covering letter that is no longer than 2 sides of A4, summarising why you are interested in the role and how your experience, skills, and values align with the job description and person specification.
Submit applications quoting the job reference with a completed diversity monitoring form
Application deadline: 6TH May
Interview: TBC
Diversity and Monitoring Form
The Olive Project is committed to promoting equality and eliminating unlawful discrimination, and we are aiming to achieve diversity in the range of people we involve. You do not have to answer these questions, and we understand that some of this information is personal and sensitive in nature. However, gathering this data helps us to know if we are succeeding in involving different groups of people, and to change our approach if some groups are not represented.
Data protection
The information you provide is anonymous and will not be stored with any identifying information about you. We may use anonymised statistics and data to inform discussions about improving the diversity of our patient safety partners and inclusivity of participation opportunities, but no information will be published or used in any way which allows an individual to be identified. All details are held in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018.
The information that we are asking you to provide is informed by our duties under the Equality Act 2010, and includes information about your age, race, sex and sexual orientation.
What is your sex? Female Male Prefer not to say
Is the gender you identify with the same as your sex registered at birth?
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What is your age?
What is your ethnicity? Please provide further details if you feel comfortable to do so.
Asian or Asian British:
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Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups:
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What is the effect or impact of your disability or health condition on your work? Please write in here:
The information in this form is for monitoring purposes only. If you believe you need a reasonable adjustment, then please discuss this with your manager, or the manager running the recruitment process if you are a job applicant.
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