CEO (Clerk to the Corporation)

We are working in partnership with The French Hospital, who provide Almshouse accommodation primarily for French Protestant Huguenot families who are in need and are resident in Great Britain, allowing residents to live full, dignified and independent lives. The French Hospital is committed to ensuring that people in need can lead active lives in the local community with access to healthcare, leisure and education. Today there are 55 self-contained flats where residents can enjoy their own space, with their own furniture and belongings around them.

The CEO (Clerk to the Corporation) will ensure the smooth running of the Charity, enabling it to meet its aims and objectives and comply with relevant law and regulations. The successful candidate will be the main contact for external agencies such as, solicitors, auditors, bankers and investments managers, insurance brokers and local authorities, as necessary, as well as the main internal contact between the Trustees and the other staff and residents.

This is a significant and rewarding role that will require the post holder to demonstrate the following:

• Positive outcomes in a demanding management position, possibly in the third sector, housing, or running a business.
• Experience in managing relationships both internally and externally and the capacity to be an ambassador for the charity
• Strategic thinking: ability to assess complex information and decide on a course of action
• Financial literacy and budget management.
• Experience of project management, delegating and supervising as needed
• Excellent verbal and written communications and interpersonal skills

The successful candidate will advise the Trustees on matters of governance to ensure compliance with current legislation and Charity Commission guidance. You will arrange and attend Trustee Board and subcommittee meetings both preparing the agendas and taking accurate minutes, acting upon the decisions of the Trustees. You will also be responsible for managing and reviewing the work of a small team, identifying any training needs and ensure their wellbeing. Awareness of the welfare of residents overseeing community engagement and social activities, dealing with safeguarding issues, grievances and arrears, when required. Oversee the repair and maintenance of all the Charity s properties, engaging with commercial tenants and others as necessary.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone with previous experience of leading a team, managing budgets and projects, and who has a passion for meeting housing needs, and can multi-task.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.

Note that The French Hospital is not a hospital in the contemporary sense we do not offer medical care or facilities.

For any further information, please contact Sandra Smith, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Applications should be made via the Charisma Charity Recruitment website and include your CV and supporting statement.

Location: Rochester, with the possibility of some remote working

Closing date for applications: 9th Feb 2025

Interview date: TBC