Chief Executive Officer at Involve

The CEO reports to the board and is supported by Involve’s management team, made up of: the Director, Innovation & Practice, the Director of Capacity Building & Standards, the Director of Advocacy & Communications and the Director of Finance & Support Services.

The CEO leads and manages the organisation to deliver its mission.

Key results areas:

• Develop the overall mission, vision, purpose and aims of Involve, in conjunction with the board.
• Act as a figurehead for the organisation externally, developing and articulating a convincing narrative to establish and raise Involve’s profile and the impact of its work.
• Build strong, productive relationships with potential funders and influential advocates to raise the profile of Involve’s work and cultivate funding opportunities.
• Develop and pursue the strategic plan (in conjunction with the Board and senior team) to reflect external trends.
• Produce an annual business plan and related financial plans and ensure robust monitoring, financial management and reporting.
• Provide inspirational leadership across the organisation, building a high performing team who are committed to Involve’s purpose and strategy, live the organisations values and are equipped to excel in their roles.
• Develop a fundraising strategy and build a sustainable programme of income streams from a diverse range of sources to ensure long term financial health.
• Oversee the day to day operational delivery, ensuring the right management team and systems are in place to carry out work efficiently, to high quality standards and with maximum impact.
• Establish a strong partnership with the Chair and the Board to collectively delivery on Involve’s purpose and aims.
• Oversee strong governance practice to enable the board to fulfil its duties and to ensure that Legal, Statutory and Regulatory responsibilities are fulfilled.
• Cultivate partnerships with communities, local and central government, partner organisations and other stakeholders to bring about positive and sustainable change.
• Setting the necessary culture in the organisation to enable Involve to thrive and deliver its mission.