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Service Director - HARRIS HILL

Date Posted: May 07, 2023
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Job Description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Service Director to join an independent Bereavement charity based in Southwest London.

As Service Director you will shape the work of the charity and ensure it is delivered efficiently, proposing and enacting a suitable policy framework for both statutory compliance and efficient working. This is a broad and varied role, combining: strategic planning and leadership; commissioning client, donor and community income and fundraising; and operational delivery that has at its heart an effective counselling service that meets the needs of its clients.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Managing and developing operations and operational processes day to day
  • Conducting team management and development
  • Developing budgets and resource plans, and operating bookkeeping and other finance management processes
  • Creating and developing a framework for the charities presence and communication in the public sphere; through the use of social media & playing a direct, active role in public engagement
  • Leading on fundraising and other income generation for the charity
  • Periodically reviewing and developing further the strategic vision for the charity
  • Exploring potential relationships with other individuals and organisations to help raise the profile and fundraising capacity within the borough
  • Leading on development of a change strategy and plan, helping to improve and modernise operations without compromising core counselling work

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in or strong commitment to widespread engagement in the voluntary sector and will have the ability to think strategically and to communicate the strategic vision. Good leadership skills, a willingness to "roll sleeves up" and the ability to motivate and develop a small team to deliver results is a must and experience of income generation, ideally with proven success in fundraising is key.

If you have experience of modernising the operation and administration of a small charity and feel you have the drive, vision and creative leadership to direct the charity's counselling service effectively and project its presence into the community it serves, then please do get in touch!

Please note, only successful candidates will be contacted with further information.

Harris Hill Charity Recruitment Specialists operates an equal opportunity policy and commits to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.


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  • Location:
    Wandsworth, United Kingdom
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    Full Time/Permanent
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  • Positions:
    1
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    No Preference
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  • Apply Before:
    Jun 18, 2023

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