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JOB: Chief Executive Officer, Richmond CVS – apply by 30 Jun

Salary: circa £60,000 per annum / 35 hours per week (or reduced hours 4 days per week by agreement)

Richmond CVS is looking for an inspirational leader to build on its excellent reputation and take it into the next phase of its development. 

We are an independent infrastructure organisation whose role is to “Empower, Enable and Involve” the thriving Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) across the Richmond upon Thames borough in order to deliver the Vision of “Strong vibrant communities at the heart of local life”.

The successful candidate will have a good understanding of the VCS and be a Senior Leader with extensive experience of service delivery, people management, organisation development, finance, income generation and stakeholder engagement.

We’re looking for someone who can:

  • Deliver current services efficiently, achieving high levels of performance and satisfaction against contract requirements in both quantitative and qualitative terms.
  • Lead and develop the team in a supportive and collaborative manner and build resilience into the organisation.
  • Maintain and develop effective relationships with existing funders to ensure the renewal and ideally expansion of existing contracts as well as seeking new funders to help achieve Richmond CVS’s External Income growth goals.
  • Be a visible and effective ambassador and champion for Richmond CVS within the local and wider London Voluntary Sector to promote and support the health and growth of the Sector.
  • In collaboration with the Board, develop and maintain effective strategic relationships with key external stakeholders to ensure maximum impact.
  • Ensure strategic representation for Richmond CVS and the Voluntary Community Social Enterprise in key strategic boards and partnerships.
  • Work with the Board, Company Secretary and Treasurer to ensure effective and efficient Governance, to include:  Annual Work Plan, regular and timely reporting on contractual and project performance metrics, financial planning and reporting, risk management, policies and procedures and meeting all statutory requirements.
  • Work with the Board on the development, deployment and review of the Strategic Plan and Priorities and prepare an Annual Financial and Business Plan for approval and ongoing review by the Board. 

The key skills required for the post include the ability to:

  • Demonstrate strong and effective leadership, with a proven track record in staff management.
  • Develop and implement fundraising strategies to drive new income streams.
  • Communicate and influence effectively, building relationships, networking, negotiating and managing stakeholders with diplomacy.
  • Manage complex multi-year service delivery contracts or equivalent agreements.
  • Work with the financials to support budget setting, cost management and financial reporting in collaboration with the Treasurer.
  • Operate confidently at Board level to contribute to strategy development and translate strategy into effective operational plans.

If this sounds like you and you are interested in applying, please read the following full application pack documents below:

Please note, CVs will not be accepted.

The role is primarily based in Richmond, with some flexibility for remote working, and is accountable to the Board of Trustees.  

Occasional evening work is required for Trustee Board meetings and other events.

The closing date for applications is noon on Monday 30 June 2025.

Initial interviews will be held on Thursday 17 July with final interviews to be held on Friday 18 July 2025.

Completed Application and Diversity and Equality Forms should be emailed to jobs@richmondcvs.org.uk.