What we’re looking for: Have you worked at a Senior management or CEO level? Do you have proven experience of grants management? Do you have a proven track record of charity management and working with/servicing boards and committees? Do you have proven experience of working independently in a position of trust? Do you have experience of using Salesforce or equivalent CRM information database? Can you demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the issues facing people with long term health conditions and/or disability and possess knowledge of the diverse communities of London? If so, this role is perfect for you! Here at London Catalyst, we are seeking a replacement for our current Director who retires in early 2024. This a unique opportunity for a new Director to take over the running of our grant making charity on a permanent basis. A bit about the role: As the Director, you will have executive responsibility for planning, directing and managing all the activities of the grant making charity. Some of the key results for the role include: Developing strategy and implementing an operational plan as agreed with the trustees including delivering the charity’s grants programmes (circa £350,000 per annum) , Providing all the functions of a Company Secretary, to ensure full compliance with legal, fiduciary and charitable duties, Managing the part-time Grants Administrator and other staff/volunteers, building relationships with grantees and potential partners to further our charitable objectives, Responsibility for the charity’s day to day running and financial management; ensuring its assets and income are safely and securely managed, taking the lead in fundraising and working with Peabody (or other management agent) to ensure the provision of service and terms of the management agreement are met. A bit about us: London Catalyst is an independent grant giving charity. We provide funding for charities and not-for-profit organisations. Our aims are to alleviate the effects of poverty, and to improve the health and well-being of Londoners. We prioritise support to people living with mental and physical ill health, life limiting health conditions and people with disabilities. ‘The Charity is established to relieve poverty, sickness, disability and infirmity among persons resident in the area bounded by the M25 London Orbital Motorway by supporting and working with other charitable organisations and by providing grants to assist individuals and organisations for the aforementioned purposes.’ Since 1873 we have held an annual ‘ Hospital-Sunday ’ Appeal to raise funds for our Samaritan hardship grants. These are distributed to a network of welfare and social work agencies to provide food, clothing, travel and other basic items to people leaving hospital and those in the community in financial need. Here just a few of the benefits for working at London Catalyst: Annual salary circa £54,000 (negotiable) 10% employer’s pension contribution 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays Are you ready to apply? PLEASE NOTE: To be considered for the position of Director, please click on the ‘Apply Now’ button and submit both your CV and include a statement about why we should consider you for the role.(please refer to the Role Profile) If you need to ask us anything else at all, feel free to drop an email to [email protected] and we will be in touch.