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Person Specification

Personal Qualities Essential / Desirable Evidenced by
A commitment to uphold and actively facilitate the charity’s Christian ethos, ensuring they are reflected in Upbeat Communities’ culture and operations E A R I
Passion and commitment to Upbeat’s vision of a world where every refugee can contribute and embrace new opportunities E A  R  I
Integrity and ethical behaviour, fostering trust and openness in all stakeholder relationships E A  R
Empathy and compassion, understanding the needs and challenges of refugees and asylum seekers E A R I
Resilience and adaptability, remaining motivated and effective despite challenges E  A R I
Professional Skills
Proven ability to create a strategic vision within a charitable, statutory, or commercial organisation and to lead a team towards long-term success through clear strategies and goal-setting E A  I
At least 10 years of leadership and management experience, demonstrating the ability to inspire and guide teams while ensuring efficient operations E A
Highly developed verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey Upbeat’s ethos, vision, and mission to diverse stakeholders E A I
Strong fundraising and financial acumen, with proven expertise in securing funding, building financial partnerships, and managing budgets for sustainability E A
Understanding of the charity sector and the unique challenges and opportunities within non-profit organisations D A I
Experience leading or working in an organisation with a strong Christian ethos that maintains its values while fostering inclusivity D A
Significant knowledge of the refugee/forced migration sector or a similar vulnerable sector, understanding how Upbeat can add value and operate effectively D A  I
Experience in the charity, statutory, and/or commercial sectors, with the ability to implement operational best practices and validate strategic ambitions D A
Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with funders, donors, commissioning bodies, staff, trustees, volunteers, and charity participants D A R I
At least 10 years of experience leading diverse teams, confident in working with individuals from different cultures, faiths, and socio-economic backgrounds E A
Evidence of innovative and entrepreneurial thinking, with a track record of finding creative solutions to challenges and increasing the charity’s impact D A
Good knowledge of governance and compliance, ensuring Upbeat operates within the law and maintains good governance practices E A I
Leadership Style
A servant-hearted approach to leadership, fostering an environment where staff and volunteers feel supported and valued E  R I
Confident in situational leadership, balancing an inclusive, listening approach with decisive action when needed E R I
Commitment to transparency and accountability, ensuring openness about Upbeat’s ethos, culture, and operations E A R I
Dedicated to team development through training, mentoring, and coaching E I
Communications and Networking
Ability to clearly communicate Upbeat’s Christian ethos and speak confidently about a theology of welcome and sanctuary with faith community partners E A R I
Strong partnership-building skills, fostering relationships with statutory services, churches, businesses, and other charities E I
High level of computer literacy, with the ability to use and interpret data to support grant applications E A
Emotional Intelligence
Strong self-awareness, recognising strengths and weaknesses, and taking steps to develop personally and professionally E I
Ability to build rapport and positive relationships, promoting teamwork and collaboration E I R
Capability to develop colleagues’ skills and adherence to charity policies and procedures E I

Application (A), Reference (R), Interview (I)