VACANCIES
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
ABOUT THE ROLE
As the Chief Operating Officer (COO), you will play a critical role in helping shape the future of our organisation, driving operational excellence, fostering innovation, and advancing our commitment to social justice and community empowerment. We are excited to welcome a dynamic and visionary leader to work with our CEO, sharing a passion for youth development and ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people. If you are driven by purpose, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are eager to be part of a mission-driven team, we invite you to explore this opportunity further!
PERSON SPECIFICATION
The Chief Operating Officer should have significant experience in management preferably in the charity sector, a proven track record of managing programmes and services, experience in financial management including proven success in grant writing, fundraising and partnership development, and a strong background in operational management and stakeholder engagement. Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal and problem solving skills are essential for this role. We expect candidates to demonstrate a passion for youth development and social change with a clear alignment to our mission and values. Please download the Recruitment Pack below to read Person Specification in full.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications for this role open on Monday 20th May 2024. Please download and read the Recruitment Pack below before applying. To apply submit an up-to-date CV and a cover letter addressing the criteria outlined in the Person Specification section in the Recruitment Pack to email address info@poeticunity.org.uk with the reference and job title. If you prefer, an application in the form of a video is acceptable ensuring you detail your skills and experience relating to each point in the Person Specification and keep the video to 5 mins maximum. Applications close at 5pm on Monday 17th June 2024.
CHAIR OF TRUSTEES
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Chair will provide strong leadership to the board of trustees to ensure Poetic Unity develops and achieves its strategic objectives, complies with its legal duties, and delivers maximum impact to its beneficiaries. The role ensures that there are effective relationships with the CEO and senior management team to bring both support and constructive challenge in the best interest of Poetic Unity. In partnership with the trustees and CEO the Chair acts as an ambassador for Poetic Unity, assisting in raising awareness of the work we do, representing us at external events, building constructive relationships with partners and supporting our ambitious fundraising plans.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
The new Chair will bring a strong understanding of the role of charity boards as well as governance experience and significant strategic leadership. Your strong interpersonal skills will build relationships across all stakeholders, motivating and bringing people together to deliver the best possible results for Poetic Unity. You will have sound independent judgement and will encourage others to do the same. You will demonstrate a strong and visible passion and commitment to Poetic Unity, its strategic objectives, cause and values. A knowledge and understanding of the youth sector, voluntary sector and charity governance are essential.
This is an exciting opportunity to put your considerable skills to use and to play an important role in the future of Poetic Unity. To find out more about this role and to apply please click the recruitment pack below:
CHAIR OF TRUSTEES RECRUITMENT PACK