Job Overview
* Lead the development and delivery of 361’s strategy with a view to achieving the vision and charitable aims of the organisation.
* Manage the organisation on behalf of the Board of Directors/Trustees, having overall responsibility for all day-to-day management decisions and for the creation and implementation of 361’s business plans.
* Lead the team of staff and contractors to ensure effective delivery of all services.
* Develop the services to meet new project requirements, to meet service demand, to improve efficiencies and outcomes, and to generate income.
* Represent 361 externally, building relationships with partners, showcasing achievements and strengthening the organisation’s profile.
Duties
* To ensure that 361 Energy’s team of staff and contractors is effectively managed and motivated to deliver on the organisation’s strategy with appropriate processes and internal reporting.
* To ensure team activity is managed and scheduled to deliver the services and ensure contractual obligations are met.
* To define an efficient, affordable and sustainable organisation structure to deliver 361 Energy’s goals.
* To embed a customer-focused and efficient delivery ethos within the team, ensuring development of the team’s skills, through guidance, coaching and training.
* To analyse the staff capacity for delivering contracts and where necessary new staff will be recruited with the support of other managers.
* To ensure that the management team develops up-to-date policies on topics like safeguarding and data protection and they are followed within the organisation.
* To be the primary point of contact between the board of Directors/Trustees and to develop the strategic direction for the organisation in partnership with the board.
* To work with the financial management team and ensure appropriate monitoring and management of the financial performance of the organisation and present timely reports on cashflow and accounts to the board.
* To establish a firm financial base for the organisation through fundraising and income generation.
* To act as the visible leader of 361 Energy within the organisation and externally, raising the organisation’s profile with stakeholders and funders.
* To attend partnership meetings and participate in meetings of stakeholders and funders or delegate this work to other members of the management team.
* To ensure the management team produce monthly performance reports on service delivery.
* To ensure that regular reports and evaluations are produced for project funders and 361 Energy’s board of volunteer Directors/Trustees.
Experience
* Successful leadership role within a similar sized or larger SME or third sector organisation.
* Proven experience in strategic planning and delivery against the vision, mission and strategy of an organisation.
* Credibly represented an organisation with partners and developed projects.
* Proven budgetary experience, including writing budgets and managing staff capacity.
* Experienced in writing grant applications with a track record of success.
* Involvement in services that improve outcomes for vulnerable, low income or disadvantaged communities and people.
Skills
* Exceptional leadership and management skills.
* Strategic thinking, with the ability to create and identify opportunities.
* Ability to understand and interpret complex financial information.
* Can confidently synthesise complex information, making well-informed final decisions.
* Ability to understand and communicate strategic and complex material relevant to the operations of the organisation.
* Excellent verbal and written English and IT skills.
* Highly developed presentation skills and experienced public speaker with the ability to engage and motivate people at all levels.
Knowledge
* Familiarity with the domestic energy sector and income streams available for domestic energy advice and to third sector organisations in the UK.
* Familiarity with the principles and issues relating to sustainability and fuel poverty.
* Good general knowledge of the regulatory landscape of charities and operating requirements of companies.
* Awareness of environmental, social and economic problems and the roles of public, private and voluntary sectors in tackling them.
Personal Attributes
* Tact and diplomacy when managing colleagues and liaising with local partners.
* Ability to work flexibly according to the demands of the workload.
* Ability and willingness to prioritise, work to deadlines and juggle multiple priorities.
* Education to a degree level, equivalent qualifications or relevant experience.
* Experience of developing and/or managing projects in the field of energy efficiency, housing, local government or the social services.
Desirable Criteria
The following attributes are desirable but not essential:
* Knowledge of building energy efficiency.
* Level 3 Award in Energy Awareness.
* Experience of providing home energy advice.
* Knowledge of programmes and funding available for energy efficiency improvements for low-income households.
* Experience providing or managing services for vulnerable customers.
* Experience of providing or managing advice for low-income households in energy efficiency or related fields.
* Knowledge and understanding of sustainability issues and an interest in the objectives that 361 Energy seeks to deliver.
Job Details
CONTRACT: Fixed term contract to 30 September 2026 and with the potential for extension subject to funding.
HOLIDAYS: 26 days per full holiday year including 2 days to be taken between Christmas and New Year, plus all public holidays.
PENSION: 361 Energy provides a 5% pension contribution to the NEST pension scheme.
PROBATION: 6-months, notice one month on either side, following probation, notice period is 3 months on either side.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £42,000.00-£44,000.00 per year
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 22/11/2024
Reference ID: 361 Energy CEO
This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced leader looking to make a significant impact within our organisation while driving growth and success in a collaborative environment.
Applications should be emailed to info@361energy.org and include a CV and a 1-page description of why you meet the job specification.
Further information is available on the below webpage:
361 Energy CEO Recruitment
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