Job Title:

Lead Manager

Job Description:

Will be required: - to take responsibility for and lead all strategic, cyclical, action, project and contingency planning, by taking our work and teams forward to meet and overcome the challenges faced by an organisation with an annual turnover of around £400k.- to be a figurehead, representative and advocate for Guildford Action in networking and liaison with prospective funders, other agencies and statutory bodies.- to draw up a funding strategy for Guildford Action in consultation with Directors and Core Managers.- to prepare, agree and present bids at appropriate times to maintain and expand revenue for Guildford Action from existing and new funders, tying in with their funding cycles.- to keep Directors and Core Managers abreast of statutory developments that could affect Guildford Action funds, policies and work.- to report to the Board of Trustees.- to ensure monitoring and evaluation takes place as required by funders and the Board.- to encourage team working, collaboration, participation in planning, evaluation, decisions and service delivery.- to ensure proper project and service management and administration of all existing and new projects and services.

Salary Details:

Negotiable - please state salary expectations

Person Description:

- proven people management and leadership skills- and open team leader- relationship building and sustaining skills- service and community project management skillsCompetencies for:- a non-profit organisation- community care (health, Drop-ins, homeless, learning difficulties, families)- networking/liaison with local and statutory agencies- writing bids to statutory and non-statutory organisations- presentation skills- self motivation

Closing date for applications:

31 October 2003

Recruiting organisation:

Guildford Action For Community Care

Contact person:

Mrs. Sara Tokunaga

Address:

Guildford Action For Community Care
Ludlow Road Resource Centre
Ludlow Road
Guildford
GU2 7NR

Telephone:

01483.533943

Fax:

01483.560003

Email:

Organisation summary:

Guildford Action is a registered charity which works with those on a low income in the Guildford Borough. We have been in existence for over 20 years. We are committed to equality of opportunity for clients, staff and volunteers. We have a non-judgemental approach which is inclusive and we aim to reach those who are most socially excluded.