Chief Executive Officer

Resurrected Bites is a food "waste" organisation. We collect good quality food surplus and use it to fill bellies and not bins through our low-cost community groceries, to ensure that everyone can access good nutrition.

The CEO will need to be an outstanding leader and a passionate ambassador for Resurrected Bites, working with the trustees to set the vision for the charity.

Specific Duties:

Strategic Planning and Development

Reporting to the Board of trustees

Providing detailed and timely information to the trustees

Working with the Board of trustees to develop strategy, governance and policies and procedures

Maintaining the financial stability of Resurrected Bites through financial planning, risk and business management and income generation

Oversight of operations and driving continuous improvement

Ensuring legal and regulatory compliance

Ensuring the effective impact of Resurrected Bites services and that the outcomes are measured and reported

Finance and Fundraising

Raising revenue through grant writing, fundraising and developing relationships with local businesses and supporters

Identifying other possible sources of funding such as fundraising events, corporate sponsorship and individual donators

Maintaining adequate reserves for the organization in line with policy

Working with the bookkeeper and accountants to prepare the annual report and accounts for submission to the charities commission.

Management of Staff and Volunteers

Managing the recruitment, induction, development and retention of employees

Supporting the recruitment and training of volunteers and ensuring the recruitment process is developed and maintained

Line management of the General Manager and Administrator

Supporting the General Manager in managing their key workers

Cover for manager absences if no one else is available

Enabling a safe and supportive workplace where teams can flourish and work standards are met

Taking steps to ensure that staff and volunteers attain high standards of work

Ensuring staff and volunteers have the appropriate training to carry out their roles safely

Acting as the Safeguarding Lead, Safety Officer (including food safety) and Data Protection Officer for the charity and managing concerns from staff, volunteers and customers

Management of the Buildings

Overseeing the relationship with landlords and service level agreements

Liaising with landlords on any problems arising and working with them to resolve the problems

Assessing any potential new venues

Partnership and Representing the Organisation

Promoting Resurrected Bites' work, inspiring the team and being an ambassador for Resurrected Bites

Developing partnerships with other organisations

Speaking at events to promote the work of Resurrected Bites

Communications

Overseeing the marketing and communications for Resurrected Bites

Ensuring that staff, volunteers and key stakeholders are kept informed of the progress of the charity with the publication of newsletters and subject specific emails.

Terms and conditions
Permanent contract

Annual salary £21632 per annum

The role will be home-based with some travel to our sites in Harrogate, Killinghall & Knaresborough

Annual leave - 5.6 weeks, inclusive of 8 (this is under review) published bank/public holidays

Expenses incurred on behalf of the organization, will be reimbursed subject to policies and approvals

Pension Scheme with employer contribution of 4%.

Reporting and Support

The CEO is expected to work independently under the overall direction of the Chair of Trustees with day-to-day reporting on specific issues as appropriate. There will be an induction and orientation programme and training will be made available as needed to address skills/knowledge gaps and support learning.

Harrogate Community House, 46-50 East Parade, Harrogate, HG1 5RR
Harrogate & Area Council for Voluntary Service Ltd
Company limited by guarantee. Registered in England and Wales
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