CEO (Charity)

CEO (Charity)
Location: Brighton
Salary
Up to £70,000 depending on skills and experience
Permanent, Full Time
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Closing date: Sunday 5th January 2025
Interviews: Week commencing 13th January 2025
Anyone can develop a problem with drink or drugs, no matter background or situation. But we know women are more likely to face barriers to accessing the support they need.
Working closely with the Trustees, the leadership team and the rest of the organisation, youll move Oasis forward by leading delivery of the strategic plans; strengthening financial resilience; and ensuring we fulfil governance responsibilities in order to realise Oasis vision of giving hope and delivering effective support to people affected by drugs and alcohol.
As Chief Executive Officer, you will be responsible for helping meet the challenges of a testing financial environment, fast-changing and complex user needs and a rapidly evolving policy framework. This is alongside helping to support the needs of staff and volunteers, at the same time as moving Oasis to become even more diverse, inclusive and representative of the communities we serve
now and into the future.
Were looking for someone who will help put innovation at the heart of all we do, so that we can continue to deliver the highest standards of service, whilst capitalising on the phenomenal work already being delivered.
Keys skills required:
Collaboration and partnership working
Strategic planning
Leadership
Effective communication
Organisation and decision-making
Knowledge and understanding of the drug and alcohol services sector / voluntary / health and social care sector
Who we are looking for
Strong leadership skills and the ability to enthuse, motivate and develop teams of people to deliver results.
Proven track record of securing funding in a tough financial climate, particularly through trust and foundation applications
Understanding of key issues, policy and legislation surrounding drug and alcohol services.
Experience in financial management and budgeting skills.
Experience in leading change management.
Understanding of the voluntary and community sector in the UK and the issues it faces.
Ability to think strategically and to communicate the strategic vision.
Excellent all-round communication skills and relationship management abilities
About us
We give hope to people affected by drugs and alcohol. We help women, children and families find the strength and opportunities to make choices that lead to change. Not just for themselves, but for their families, their friends and their communities. For all of us.
We treat the person, not just the problem. We dont fix or rescue anyone. Instead, we give women hope that things can be better, and the tools to make changes. We understand that people arent always straightforward
and that a tough start in life doesnt have to mean a bad end. For over 25 years, weve worked with compassion and creativity to show just that.
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