Inclusion North are looking for a new Chief Executive Officer
Inclusion North exists to make inclusion a reality for all people with a learning disability, autistic people and their families. We are looking for an experienced leader who can rise to the challenge of taking Inclusion North forward into the next exciting phase of our development.
This is an excellent time to join Inclusion North. The organisation is strong and well-established with a solid reputation and a busy portfolio of work. But we also have the capacity to grow and develop, taking the excellent work we have created to a wider audience and seeking new opportunities to have an even greater impact.
We pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that takes the development and wellbeing of its people seriously, so the successful candidate can look forward to a robust induction, ongoing support and supervision and a range of development opportunities.
As a values-led organisation, it is not just what we do that matters but how we do it. Inclusion North is founded on an equal partnership between people with lived experience of learning disability and autism and their families, and people who bring their professional experience of making inclusion a reality. We are looking for a leader who embodies these values to join our dedicated team.
If you feel excited by the challenge of leading Inclusion North into the future and you have the values, skills and experience that we are looking for we look forward to receiving your application.
Overview
The Chief Executive Officer is currently supported by a Leadership Team of three Regional Managers and an Office Manager.
There are 22 staff members on fixed hours contracts and 16 lived experience Experts in the Hub. All staff are home-based. Our Leeds office is our registered address and is used for secure storage of equipment and company documents.
Leadership
• Leading the team, delegating tasks, empowering them to act independently, regularly meeting and connecting to communicate the vision and values.
• Upholding the values and culture of the organisation, leading by example and ensuring we have the policies and processes to back this up.
• Ensuring that the work we do stays true to our mission, is of high quality and has an impact.
• Supporting the organisation to respond to the ever-changing context our work exists
in to ensure we remain relevant.
• Connecting the Board of Directors, Advisory Council and employees together to create a sense of collaboration and shared direction, developing shared plans and strategies.
• Promoting a culture where everyone is encouraged to learn, through one to ones, annual reviews, peer feedback, whole organisational development days and use of personalised development and wellbeing budgets.
• Leading on the organisation's commitment to tackling the climate emergency.
• Supporting everyone in the organisation to stay up to date around our areas of expertise.
• Representing the organisation at external meetings and events.
Governance
• Working collaboratively with the Board of Directors and its Co-Chairs and subgroups
and ensuring all aspects of Board business are accessible and inclusive.
• Working collaboratively with the Advisory Council to make best use of their expertise to inform the work that we do.
• Supporting the Board to develop and manage strategic plans including the Business Plan and to oversee financial sustainability.
• Supporting the Board to identify and manage risk within the organisation.
• Working alongside the nominated Director to jointly lead on safeguarding.
• As Company Secretary, leading on the production of the Annual Report and fulfilling the annual requirements of Companies House and the Community Interest Company Regulator.
Operational management
• Day to day running of the organisation including recruitment, human resources,
finance, communications, ensuring our systems and processes are fit for purpose and utilising external expertise as required.
• Working with the Office Manager on all aspects of financial management, projections, budgets and forecasting.
• Managing, supporting and developing the Leadership Team and drawing on their skills, knowledge and expertise to support your work.
• Mentoring colleagues to write funding bids, tenders and applications.
Development
• Bringing business acumen and entrepreneurial skills to grow the organisation, diversify income streams, manage sustainability and seek new opportunities.
• Leading on marketing and communications to ensure the work we do is well known and understood.
• Nurturing existing partnerships and developing new ones, including liaison, collaboration and negotiation with stakeholders.
• Ensuring our work informs local and national policy.
Finally, the role is diverse and dynamic so this job description cannot be exhaustive. There
may be other duties and responsibilities that require the Chief Executive to deal with them.
The job description will be reviewed and updated regularly and will grow and change with the organisation.