Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
- Experience in a senior leadership role in a complex organisation with a substantial change agenda and front-line operations;
- A comprehensive understanding of business planning and risk management with well-developed analytical skills;
- Evidence of developing, implementing and monitoring standards of performance against strategic and operational targets;
- A successful track record of influencing and building effective and productive working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders;
- Familiarity with diverse business functions such as income generation, media and public affairs, governance etc;
- Strong understanding of corporate finance and performance management principles;
- Understanding of the Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) sector is desirable;
- Experience in social impact investment is desirable.
Skills
- An ability to think strategically and translate strategies into achievable goals;
- Combining business and financial skills with a purpose-led mission;
- Creative and innovative with a future focus;
- Sound judgement and decision-making skills;
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels, including the Senior Leadership Team and Board Members;
- Ability to use customer and 360 feedback to provide responsive and customer-focused services across all areas of responsibility;
- Analytical abilities and problem-solving skills;
- Excellent communication and public speaking skills;
- Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to develop and inspire others.
Personal Qualities
It is important to us to have kind, flexible, adaptable, and empathic individuals who work at Refuge. Therefore, your contribution to the organisation should be one that creating an inclusive and safe environment. You will consciously aim to use your position for the enablement of others by creating a collaborative, empowering, respectful, and inspiring environment where people look forward to coming to work.
The successful candidate will:
- Have a strong commitment to feminism, empowerment, support and equality which underpin all of the work undertaken by Refuge;
- Act as a role model for the organisation with integrity and a demonstrable commitment to upholding professional standards;
- A commitment to follow the policies, procedures and philosophical principles of Refuge.