The Hampstead Wells and Camden Trust (“HWCT”) seeks to appoint a Director (Chief Executive) to provide strategic leadership to the organisation and day-to-day management. The active Board of Trustees is committed to continuing its process of modernising HWCT in a sustainable manner and looks to the Director to lead the process.HWCT is a grant making charity with its principal objects being the alleviation of poverty and the advancement of health within in a specified geographical “Area of Benefit” (AoB). It makes grants to organisations, individuals, and families. In addition a small number of older local residents receive a regular pension award. HWCT has total charity funds of approximately £16m mostly in an endowment. Outline Terms:  Salary Indication: Final salary to be agreed pro rata for hours worked, based on a 35 hour full time equivalent salary of in the area of £50,000, the actual level depending on skills and experience. HWCT will match an employee’s contribution into the scheme up to an agreed maximum of 10% of salary.Hours: Part time 3 or 4 days a week (to be discussed) within Monday to Friday potentially with some evening and weekend work.Partial working from home is possible, but a visibility around the organisation is required with the team.Annual Leave: 20 days a year plus Public Holidays pro rata hours worked.Work location: HWCT’s office currently on Rosslyn Hill, Hampstead.DBS: An up-to-date DBS check at Enhanced level is required.To apply in confidencePlease send a CV and a personal statement by email, showing how you meet the Job Description and Person Specification,  to the Chair, Geoff Berridge.Interviews are planned to start around the 11th May 2021.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic LeadershipTo lead the organisation, working closely with the Board of Trustees, to develop and drive its strategic plans.To maintain a clear understanding of the community’s needs within the AoB and ensure the Trust’s relevance to this community.To maintain a consistent and constructive dialogue with the Chair and Board of Trustees on all matters relating to the charity's operations.To ensure that the Board of Trustees has sufficient oversight, resources, guidance and advice to discharge its duties.To ensure that HWCT remains legally compliant, solvent, and effective closely following the Charity Commission codes.Organisational ManagementTo lead the staff and volunteers to deliver HWCT’s services, creating robust business plans, policies and procedures supported by effective financial management.Manage the Trustee and Board Meetings with preparation of papers needed.To manage and advise the Board on operational matters about grant making and investment management and recommend changes to existing practice.Ambassador for HWCTTo build and maintain external relationships such as with key stakeholders, funders, the press and local influencers and other relevant partners and networks to fulfil the charity’s mission and objectives. To create a safe and inclusive environment promoting a culture of respect, wellbeing and safety.To recognise the importance of a focus on diversity and equality.To develop and maintain robust systems and policies so that staff and volunteers are valued and equipped to meet our service users' needs.To promote excellence in grant making in HWCT and to ensure that this is recognised by other parties and stakeholders.Key Priorities:Leading the organisation into a new working culture with increasing emphasis on being proactive in grant makingManaging the move to new premises in 2022.Developing new, robust systems that reflect the new needs and circumstances of the organisationContinuing to strengthen HWCT’s position in the local communityExpanding HWCT’s reach and relevance to continue to find funding support and start to use volunteersContinuing to develop the digital strategyDeveloping communication and marketing strategies Proposing fundraising strategies to increase the endowment and to provide co-giving opportunities.Key Performance OutcomesMaintaining and strengthening HWCT’s position in the local community Grant making which has high impactDeveloping HWCT’s reputation with external stakeholdersLeading and inspiring the team Managing risk effectively; including controlling finance and expenditureEffective HR ManagementEnsuring Health & Safety standards are metEnabling Board of Trustees to fulfil its governance responsibilitiesManaging the relevant meetingsDeveloping external communications and marketing strategiesManaging change both in HWCT and in the AoB.Key Qualities, skills and experienceCandidates should have:Ideally at least five years’ experience in a senior management role in not-for-profit organisations.Knowledge of the governance role in charities and the tasks of trustees.An ability to develop a personal commitment to Board of Trustees’ vision and purpose.A proven track record in people management to provide direction and support to a small team, together with adequate knowledge of HR practice.A grasp of charity finance in respect of day-to-day management accounts and financial decision making and the requirements of the Charity Commission.Good verbal and problem-solving skills to engage a wide range of stakeholders including the Local Authority and other influencers.An ability to prepare and supervise reports to Trustees.IT skills to convert to a “modern office” and allow remote access. Experience of Social Media use in a charity is also helpful.The ability to inspire trust and respect across both internal and external professional, social and cultural groups.An understanding of Health and Safety regulations as applied to HWCT’s services and premises.An understanding of fundraising from statutory, charitable and individual donor sources.A commitment to promoting equality and diversity within the organisation and outside where appropriate.ContactContact for information and to apply:  Geoff Berridge, Chair via the button below.Hampstead Wells and Campden Trust62 Rosslyn Hill, London NW3 1NDCharity Number 1094611