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Boiler House Spaces is a small Hackney community charity seeking our new permanent Executive Director to lead the organisation in the exciting next stage of its development.

Position: Executive Director

Location: Hackney, London with some home-working

Hours: 17.5 hours per week (or higher if fundraising targets are achieved)

Contract: Permanent

About the Role

As Executive Director of Boiler House Spaces, you will be responsible for leading the charity and its small and committed team, developing strategic partnerships and funding to take the organisation forward.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Leadership & People: Provide leadership, supervise staff/volunteers, and ensure service quality. Collaborate with teams for effective service delivery and staff cover. Represent Boiler House Spaces and develop partnerships with key stakeholders. Lead the Good Place programme with partners and the community. Oversee finances, report quarterly, and manage fundraising. Build relationships with supporters and promote the organisation’s profile.
2. Governance: Support the Board with governance, strategy, and risk management. Lead the strategy and business plan implementation.
3. Capital Project & Other Duties: Lead the capital project and ensure policy adherence. Manage emergencies and take on additional tasks as needed.

About You

An experienced successful leader passionate about community development, you will be a great communicator, a team player with strong finance and project management skills, and a willingness to roll up your sleeves.

You will have:

• Proven senior leadership experience with a track record in building partnerships and generating income
• Skilled in managing teams, creating a positive culture, and motivating others to deliver
• Strong financial management, including budget planning and oversight
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for diverse audiences
• Strategic and creative thinking with strong interpersonal and people management skills
• Understanding of the community sector or ability to learn quickly
• Proactive, collaborative, and resilient with a ‘can-do’ attitude
• Committed to community development and the values of Boiler House Spaces

About the Organisation

Boiler House Spaces is about local people helping each other in tough times. We run a community food pantry giving free food, advice, and support. We open our safe and warm spaces for community groups so people can connect and make key improvements in their own lives. You’ll be joining us at a pivotal moment as we shape the next phase of our development.

How to Apply

Eastside People are supporting the organisation in recruiting for this role. You will be asked to submit your CV and a cover letter.

Eastside People are fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity, working with our clients to ensure inclusive recruitment, seeking to address underrepresentation of some groups in leadership teams.

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