About the role:

Reports to - Chair of Trustees

Salary - £90,000 - £100,000 per year (pro-rata if part-time)

Contract - Permanent, 0.8FTE to 1.0FTE

Location - London-based with some hybrid work possible. Travel within the UK as required by the role.

Main purpose of the job:

The CEO is responsible for the growth, development and performance of the charity and for shaping and delivering an impactful and sustainable strategy in line with our mission and aims. They will be a key representative of Action Tutoring externally, including working to raise the profile of tutoring as an essential part of school education.

Specific responsibilities relating to the role:

Vision, Strategy and Delivery:

Working with the Board to agree the vision and mission
Ongoing strategic development and delivery of the short term and long term strategic plans and vision
Responsible for implementing the agreed strategy Ensuring the necessary organisation, systems and infrastructure are in place to meet the plans
Working with the team to ensure delivery targets are met and that delivery is impactful and to a high standard

People and cultural leadership:

Overall people and cultural leadership, developing the team ensuring a positive working culture with behaviours that align closely to the charity's values
Ensuring operational excellence across the organisation Workforce planning so that we have the right people in the right roles to ensure successful delivery of the strategy
Commitment to improving diversity, equity and inclusion across the organisation, drawing on best practice and leading on identifying areas for improvement

Finance and Fundraising:

Overseeing financial management of the charity
Lead fund raising alongside Head of Philanthropy to ensure fundraising targets set by the Board are met
Managing income and costs to secure the long term sustainability and viability of the charity

Advocacy:

Representing Action Tutoring externally to a range of stakeholders, including school leaders, policy makers, the media and funders, to raise the profile of Action Tutoring and awareness of the cause
Contributing to government policies, helping to establish tutoring as an essential part of school education

Line Management:

Direct line management of the Senior Leadership Team and the Head of Philanthropy

Governance:

Working collaboratively with the Board to ensure the vision and mission are met and that the board is sufficiently informed to enable the Trustees to discharge their duties
Ensuring robust and effective governance processes are in place and adhered to Responsible for Strategic Risk Management and reporting on this to the Board

Person specification:

Proven track record as a CEO or Board-level senior leader, ideally in a non-profit organisation
Experience in developing and executing strategic plans to achieve organisational vision and mission
Strong communication and advocacy skills, with extensive experience representing organisations externally to various stakeholders (e.g. school leaders, partners policymakers, funders), and contributing to sector-wide policy discussions
Understanding of the education sector, and the needs and drivers of stakeholders across the education space
Commercial mindset, with proven success in fundraising to meet set targets and secure income for ongoing operations
Experience in growing and evolving organisations to meet ambitious targets and in response to external changes, challenges and opportunities in your operating context
Experience in an organisation with strong operational service delivery and an understanding of how to ensure quality, efficiency and impact in that context
Ability to foster a positive working culture, aligned with Action Tutoring's values
Strong financial management skills, managing budgets, and ensuring long-term financial sustainability
Knowledge of governance structures and experience in working closely with a board of trustees, including managing strategic risk
Comfortable with data and committed to driving impact across the organisation

Personal attributes:

Passion for addressing educational disadvantage and closing the attainment gap
Collaborative mindset and the ability to build strong, constructive relationships with other organisations and charities, fostering collaboration and sharing of best practices
High ethical standards and personal integrity, with a commitment to transparency and accountability in leadership
Resilient and adaptable with the ability to thrive in an evolving and challenging external environment, and to adjust to shifts in the education landscape
Strong commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive working environment

Please see the attached job pack for more information on Action Tutoring and our benefits. Applications are taken via GatenbySanderson only

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