| Personal Qualities | Essential / Desirable | Evidenced by |
| A commitment to uphold and actively facilitate the Charity’s Christian ethos, ensuring it is 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)