Description
Community Focus - Inclusive Arts is seeking an inspiring and strategic CEO to guide our vibrant team & dedicated volunteers. You will play a key role in expanding access to the arts, forging strong partnerships, and securing sustainable funding locally and beyond.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic, Leadership and Planning -
- Lead organisation, strategic management and business development
- Develop programmes aligned with community's needs
- Review and direct a clear business plan with Trustees
- Represent CF at events, in the media and with stakeholders
- Liaise with beneficiaries, Council/NHS staff, Charity Commission, Companies House
Programme and Partnership Oversight -
- Support staff in designing inclusive arts initiatives
- Identify new partnership opportunities
- Lead on events, exhibitions, and partnership development
- Ensure programme quality, legal compliance and impact reporting
People and HR Management -
- Line manage senior staff (Project, Fundraising, Comms, etc.)
- Lead and supervise Salesforce and/or any other appropriate database systems
- Oversee recruitment, performance, training and appraisals
- Implement and update HR policies and procedures (GDPR, Safeguarding, H&S, etc.)
- Foster a positive, inclusive, collaborative staff culture
Fundraising and Communications -
- Lead fundraising strategy, applications with Fundraising Manager and other staff
- Cultivate new relationships with funding bodies and stakeholders
- Represent CF to funders, media, and the public
- Approve marketing and promotional materials
- Attend networking events to explore collaborative funding
Operations and Compliance -
- Oversee facilities, H&S compliance and sustainability
- Incorporate all Charity Commission and Companies House updates
- Maintain tenancy relationship with Barnet Council
- Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead and Data Protection Officer (ICO)
Finance and Governance -
- Prepare annual budgets, forecasts, and financial reports
- Oversee financial control, resource efficiency, and long-term planning
- Lead on new business income generation strategies, including art sales
- Report financial and strategic performance to the Board of Trustees quarterly
- Ensure timely delivery of board papers and assist trustees/directors development
We are now seeking a visionary, compassionate, and dynamic leader to guide Community Focus into its next exciting chapter. As CEO, you will:
- Lead a passionate and talented team
- Secure a sustainable and creative future for our work
- Deepen our community impact and involvement
- Strengthen partnerships across arts, health, and education sector.
This is a unique and valuable opportunity to lead an organisation where every day brings the chance to make a meaningful difference in people's lives through the transformative power of art.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic, Leadership and Planning -
- Lead organisation, strategic management and business development
- Develop programmes aligned with community's needs
- Review and direct a clear business plan with Trustees
- Represent CF at events, in the media and with stakeholders
- Liaise with beneficiaries, Council/NHS staff, Charity Commission, Companies House
Programme and Partnership Oversight -
- Support staff in designing inclusive arts initiatives
- Identify new partnership opportunities
- Lead on events, exhibitions, and partnership development
- Ensure programme quality, legal compliance and impact reporting
People and HR Management -
- Line manage senior staff (Project, Fundraising, Comms, etc.)
- Lead and supervise Salesforce and/or any other appropriate database systems
- Oversee recruitment, performance, training and appraisals
- Implement and update HR policies and procedures (GDPR, Safeguarding, H&S, etc.)
- Foster a positive, inclusive, collaborative staff culture
If you are ready to make a meaningful impact through the arts and inclusion, we would love to hear from you.
Please send a copy of your CV along with a personal statement to Stephen Yeo, Chair at [email protected] , outlining the following:
• What you admire about Community Focus
• Why you would like to join our team
• Your suitability for the role