Director of Business Planning and Development
Employer: CHM
Location: Taunton, Somerset with opportunities for hybrid working
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum
Closing date: 12 Feb 2024
Job Function: Operations & Programmes, Business Development & Commercial
Cause Area: Environment & Conservation, Animals
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Job Level: Senior Executive & Leadership
This is an exciting new role created as part of a restructure of the senior leadership team at this nature conservation charity. The role will enable the organisation to grow and achieve more for nature’s recovery in Somerset.
With outstanding business planning, strategy and leadership abilities, the post-holder with significant experience in developing new business initiatives, will be able to bring together teams into one department and create a cohesive business plan for the charity.
This post will work closely with the CEO as part of the Director’s Team and is a member of the Senior Leadership Team.
Key Responsibilities and Tasks
* Lead the development and delivery of a comprehensive business plan for the charity until 2030 setting out resource, HR and financial requirements for the Trust to be able to realise their strategic goals.
* Provide strategic leadership for the department and across the organisation taking responsibility for collective decision making, creating opportunities and managing risk.
* Design and implement business development measures to grow revenue, monitor performance and impact against strategic goals.
* Influence and mentor the teams within the department.
* Report to trustees and sales directors as required including attendance at board meetings.
* Be accountable for the setting and management of budgets for the department.
* Identify & secure strategic sources of income to fund delivery.
Responsibility 1: Business Planning
Lead business planning for the charity including customising business propositions, workforce strategy, financial strategy and resource allocation:
* Oversee & coordinate a strategic business & financial strategy for the charity & the sales company aligned to support delivery of Wilder Somerset 2030.
* Lead and customise the service proposition to ensure sales are innovative, ahead of trends and competitors.
* Lead strategic development of all core services (IT, HR, Resources and Facilities, Fleet) to support delivery of strategic goals.
Responsibility 2: Commercial Leadership
Provide leadership and support for the sales company to grow and achieve targets for nature and income generation:
* Support the Consultancy Manager to create, develop and deliver a business strategy for the Sales Company, overseeing financial management and monitoring of Sales against agreed KPIs.
* Support & develop staff to implement agreed new income streams and grow existing ones achieving higher year on year surplus while contributing to Wilder Somerset 2030 outcomes.
* Develop core services to support the efficient growth of Sales.
Responsibility 3: Governance and Compliance
Coordinate governance and compliance functions across the charity in line with best practice standards:
* Act as Company Secretary and ensure the trustees and sales board directors are supported and effective in their decision making with outstanding governance policies and practices.
* Oversee risk management and corporate risk register, and act as strategic lead on processes, systems development, compliance and internal controls.
* Ensure the charity and their Consultancy are always compliant with Health & Safety, Safeguarding GDPR and other relevant legislation.
* Ensure all operational management and strategies achieve Environmental and Carbon Impact and EDI targets.
Benefits of working with the organisation:
* 25 days leave plus Bank Holidays & 3 additional discretionary days (pro rata).
* Dedicated 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme for you and your household.
* Part of a national team of Wildlife Trusts Staff.
* Discounts in high street retailers.
* Joining a supportive team with Mental Health awareness and champions.
* Working across some of the most beautiful locations in the county.
Closing date: Monday 12 February 2024
Interested?
Please click 'Apply' and follow the job board process. You will receive an email from CHM Recruit containing further information on how to apply for the role. Please note that although you may be asked by the job board to upload a CV, you are not applying at this stage.
This charitable trust has an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Plan and is committed to continuing to improve the equality, diversity and inclusion of every aspect of their work; they know they need to engage with everyone to live their values and achieve their goals. They welcome applications from everyone and are happy to discuss any accommodations or arrangements that would make the recruitment process better for you, and the working environment should you be employed.
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