Volunteer Managing Director

What will you be doing?

Key Responsibilities:

Set the overall strategy, vision and annual objectives for the organisation, alongside the Board of Trustees. Be accountable for the overall performance of the organisation and leadership of the team. Develop and deliver the long-term grant funding strategy, leading the bidding process for the organisation. Actively research and build relationships with grant funders to maximise opportunities and success. Write & submit grant applications, working with relevant members of the Team and Trustees Develop and drive the community fundraising strategy for the charity working with relevant members of the team and Trustee committee members. Build local partnerships to increase regular giving.  Actively champion and contribute to fundraising events and generate ideas for new activity.  Manage key strategic partnerships, relationships and donors on an ongoing basis to ensure income, volunteer and referral pipelines are maintained to optimise the organisation’s impact.  Provide regular performance and progress reports to the board as requested and ensure the charity is compliant with all HSUK policies and procedures.  Set and manage the annual operational budget, and ensure the effective management of all HSW resources Develop and advocate for the profile of the organisation within the borough Deliver the annual impact report alongside the Communications Manager. 

What are we looking for?

Skills and Experience:

Management experience of small/medium teams in the voluntary sector.  Proven track record of success in charity fundraising and grant application processes.  Experience of strategy conceptualisation and delivery Understanding of current legislation and regulatory frameworks for babies, children and families. Financial understanding & experience of managing budgets >£100,000  Highly IT literate Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written. Knowledge of the local area and beneficiaries.  A commitment to and understanding of safeguarding, equal opportunities and data protection. 

What difference will you make?

Home-Start Wandsworth (HSW) offers non judgemental and compassionate support for families in need - to make sure every child gets the best start in life. Being a parent is never easy. But for some the challenges are even harder. Home-Start supports parents with children under 5, to overcome challenges like poverty, mental health, single parenthood, disability or social isolation. Our volunteers give families practical or emotional support when they need it most,  because childhood can’t wait.