This is an exciting opportunity to join Live Unlimited as our new Chief Executive Officer.

Live Unlimited is a small charity that punches above its weight. Over the last seven years, we have supported hundreds of vulnerable care-experienced young people in Barnet through our range of programmes and opportunities, with life-changing results.

We are passionate about empowering the care experienced young people we support through our schemes. We are empathetic in our approach and our staff embrace our core values of collaboration, inclusion, encouragement, inspiration and partnership. We promote lived experience leadership, providing growth opportunities such as peer mentoring and trustee roles. And we could not be prouder when we receive a phone call from a young person to say they have passed their driving test, become a trustee or got a job.

The role:

You will be joining Live Unlimited at an exciting time as we look ahead to our next three-year strategy. We have a passionate and committed board of trustees and a small, dedicated team of two Projects Officers and a Fundraiser. We have a strong track record of delivery and fundraising, and our reach is continuing to grow.

You will lead on budget, oversight, strategy and delivery of Live Unlimited’s operations, including scheme delivery to benefit Barnet’s looked after children and care leavers, developing business cases, partnership opportunities, overseeing implementation of operational frameworks and governance.

You will also lead and oversee fundraising activities, including trust & foundations, corporates, challenge, community and individual giving.

About you:

You will be an enthusiastic and passionate leader from within the Charity sector, good at developing partnerships, stakeholder management, have an eye for detail while maintaining an overview of the organisation and broader charity landscape.

You must have experience of diversifying income streams along with a proven track record of successful and sustainable financial management.

What we offer:

This is a part-time role for 28 hours per week which can be worked flexibly.
This is a fixed-term position for 2 years
Hybrid working is available with regular London office working
You will receive a salary of £40,000-£44,000 (FTE) dependent on experience
Benefits including enhanced annual leave of 28 days plus bank holidays plus one day special leave on your birthday

How to apply:

Please refer to the job pack for more information.

Live Unlimited welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively encourages diversity to maximise achievements, creativity and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality.

Having a passion for Live Unlimited’s vision and objectives is very useful in this role. We particularly welcome applicants with experience or being a looked after child, care leaver or personal experience of the care system.

By applying for this role, you are stating that you are eligible to work in the UK. Live Unlimited is unable to apply for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

Please note, a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check will be required for the role.

About us

Live Unlimited is a charity that provides opportunities and support to Barnet’s looked-after children and young care leavers, empowering them to live their best lives. We are there on the journey with care experienced children and care leavers in Barnet, helping them to gain life skills, build relationships and networks, reducing isolation and providing them with the best opportunities possible.

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