Community Focus Inclusive arts

CEO Role Summary: The CEO provides strategic leadership, ensuring high-quality inclusive arts provision whilst overseeing operations, staff, fundraising, compliance and partnerships. They act as the organisation s ambassador and contribute to the planning and delivery of both our charitable and business orientated objectives, reporting directly to the Board of Trustees. Key Responsibilities Strategic, Leadership and Planning - Lead organisation, strategic management and business development Develop programmes aligned with community s needs Review and direct a clear business plan with Trustees Represent CF at events, in the media and with stakeholders Liaise with beneficiaries, Council/NHS staff, Charity Commission, Companies House Programme and Partnership Oversight - Support staff in designing inclusive arts initiatives Identify new partnership opportunities Lead on events, exhibitions, and partnership development Ensure programme quality, legal compliance and impact reporting People and HR Management - Line manage senior staff (Project, Fundraising, Comms, etc.) Lead and supervise Salesforce and/or any other appropriate database systems Oversee recruitment, performance, training and appraisals Implement and update HR policies and procedures (GDPR, Safeguarding, H&S, etc.) Foster a positive, inclusive, collaborative staff culture Fundraising and Communications - Lead fundraising strategy, applications with Fundraising Manager and other staff Cultivate new relationships with funding bodies and stakeholders Represent CF to funders, media, and the public Approve marketing and promotional materials Attend networking events to explore collaborative funding Operations and Compliance - Oversee facilities, H&S compliance and sustainability Incorporate all Charity Commission and Companies House updates Maintain tenancy relationship with Barnet Council Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead and Data Protection Officer (ICO) Ensure all risk assessments and safeguarding incidents are documented Finance and Governance - Prepare annual budgets, forecasts, and financial reports Oversee financial control, resource efficiency, and long-term planning Lead on new business income generation strategies, including art sales Report financial and strategic performance to the Board of Trustees quarterly Ensure timely delivery of board papers and assist trustees/directors development Personal Specification Essential: - Demonstratable senior leadership experience in arts, community or inclusive sectors - Strategic, empathetic, and confident leadership - Proven fundraising, HR, and financial planning experience - Knowledge of safeguarding, H&S, and regulatory compliance - Skilled in managing staff, freelancers, and creative practitioners - Strong communication and relationship-building skills - Have a creative mindset with a passion for arts and culture Desirable: - Experience in London Borough of Barnet or other local networks - Knowledge of Arts Council England (ACE), DCMS and other major third sector funders - Experience working with Social Services, plus neurodivergent or disabled communities - Awareness of equality, diversity, and inclusion best practices This Job Description reflects the current requirements. It does not prevent CF from making any changes or additions that might be required in the future. CF welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We particularly encourage applicants from Black, Asian, ethnic minority, and/or disabled applicants as these groups are currently underrepresented in the Arts, Culture and Heritage sector.