CEO

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