Job Description
Chief Executive
We are seeking an experienced and values driven Chief Executive to lead Refugee Futures and drive inclusive impact across Stockton-on-Tees.
Position: Chief Executive
Salary: £42,000 to £46,000 per annum plus 5% pension
Location: Stockton-on-Tees with some home working by agreement
Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Condensed hours or part time considered, minimum 3 days per week
Contract: Permanent following 6 month probation
Responsible to: Board of Trustees, primarily the Chair
About the Role
This is a pivotal leadership opportunity to shape the future of Refugee Futures. You will lead a small but committed team of fewer than 10 staff, alongside volunteers, to implement the organisation s vision of a welcoming and inclusive borough where refugees and people seeking asylum can flourish.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the implementation of the organisation s strategy
- Working closely with the Board to support strong governance and periodic strategy review
- Leading and developing staff and volunteers, ensuring supervision, appraisal and training
- Embedding and promoting an inclusive culture internally and externally
- Overseeing financial management, reporting, audit preparation and compliance
- Leading income generation including relationships with public sector commissioners, trusts and donors
- Monitoring impact, evidencing outcomes and maintaining reporting systems
- Developing strategic and operational partnerships across sectors
- Promoting Refugee Futures externally and growing its influence
About You
You will be an experienced leader with a strong track record of strategic delivery and income generation within the voluntary or related sector.
We welcome applications from experienced senior leaders who are ready to step into their first Chief Executive role, as well as those who have previously operated at Chief Executive level.
You will bring:
- Experience of leading teams and promoting an inclusive culture
- Experience of working with a diverse Board of Trustees
- Proven success in generating income from trusts and foundations
- Experience managing budgets, staff, volunteers and projects
- Strong partnership building and stakeholder engagement skills
- Commitment to supporting vulnerable people
Desirable experience includes working with public sector commissioned programmes, working with refugees and people seeking asylum, and integrating research to evidence impact.
About Refugee Futures
Founded in 2021, Refugee Futures works to address gaps in support and improve welcome and orientation for refugees and people seeking asylum in Stockton-on-Tees.
At any one time, between 700 and 900 people seeking asylum are placed in three of Stockton s most deprived wards. Refugee Futures collaborates with partners including Stockton Borough Council and Durham University to support welcoming and connection, skills development and inclusion.
The organisation is rooted in a strength based approach and is committed to embedding lived experience in shaping its work and culture.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Director, Charity Director, Managing Director, Head of Organisation, Executive Director, Service Director, Charity Manager, Service Manager, Programme Manager, Development Manager, Operations Manager, Project Manager, General Manager,
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client Not For Profit People.
