CEO
Charity
Location
Surrey
To £85, 000 + benefits
Type
Hybrid
Founded in 1865, and established by Royal Charter, the Royal Alfred is a much respected and widely known Maritime Charity based in Surrey providing a Nursing Care Home and affordable Housing for former seafarers and their dependents. Due to the impending retirement of the current Chief Executive Officer, they are seeking a dynamic individual totake on this exciting opportunity to build upon recent achievements and to meet the challenge of maintaining a first-class service to the Society's beneficiaries.
Key Responsibilities
The post requires a committed, well-motivated individual with excellent communication skills, able to absorb responsibility yet delegate to an established and talented team of senior managers. Training, where applicable, will be provided, particularly for registration as the Nominated Individual. The post also takes responsibility for Finance, and thus an understanding of financial procedures and budgetary control will be essential.
Reporting to the Chair, other duties will include;
As the Nominated Individual, supervise the management of the Care Home (Belvedere House), together with Housing, ensuring the highest standards of delivery possible are being achieved.
Representing the interests of the Society within the wider Maritime Charity and Care sectors as necessary.
Ensuring that the Strategic Plan and all Policies laid down by the Society are implemented and adhered to.
Ensuring that all legal, statutory, governance, and best practice guidelines are adhered to.
Overseeing grant application planning, submission and implementation, including identifying resource requirements and submitting proposals.
What We Are Looking For?
The nature of the Charity defines that a candidate with maritime experience in a leadership role would be an advantage but is not essential. Previous experience in the care sector or experience in regulated environments is also desirable.
The successful candidate will have proven experience as a senior manager, and will be an effective leader, with a willingness to learn then apply knowledge of Care Services as the legally Nominated Individual. The chosen candidate will require DBS certification for work with vulnerable adults.
Benefits
Benefits available upon request.
Contact Our Specialists
The closing date for applications will be Monday 18th May. Candidates should send their CV and cover letter to our retained consultant - Simon Bell at simon@adjacency.co.uk