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CEO, Community Focus Inclusive Arts

  •  London
  •  Â£30k-40k (pro rata)
  •  Part time
  •  Closes August 31, 2025
  •  Smitha Islam
  •  smitha@communityfocus.co.uk
  • #Combined arts

Description

Job Summary

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.

Job Description

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

Job Requirements

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.

Job Responsibilities

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

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How to Apply

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

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