Chief Executive Officer

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Chief Executive Officer – Spark Burntwood

Spark is a friendly, community\-focused charity making a real difference through the provision of services to families and residents across Burntwood. We’re looking for an inspiring and organised Chief Executive Officer to lead our work, support our team, and help shape the future of the charity.

About the Role

This is a hands\-on, people\-focused leadership role where you’ll work closely with a supportive team of staff, volunteers, and trustees.

You’ll oversee key projects including:

• National Lottery Bright Beginnings Grow \& Thrive (family support)


• Lichfield District Council Community Connections (support for residents)

• Demonstrating vision, energy and enthusiasm


• Leading and supporting a committed team of staff and volunteers


• Working alongside trustees to shape strategy and direction


• Developing and growing community projects


• Building strong partnerships locally


• Overseeing funding, budgets and sustainability


• Ensuring services genuinely meet local needsAbout You


• A confident and supportive leader


• A passion for provision of quality services to children and families


• Capacity for reflective practice and managing change


• Passionate about community work and making a difference


• Great communicator who enjoys working with people


• Organised and able to manage a varied workload


• Calm, flexible and solution\-focused

\- A supportive and welcoming team of staff, volunteers and trustees

\- Flexibility and a good work\-life balance (20\-24 hours negotiable dependent on candidate and skills \- typically between Mon–Fri, 9–3\)

\- The chance to shape and grow a well\-loved and respected award\-winning local charity

\- Lots of opportunity to bring ideas, develop projects, and enjoy a rewarding role whilst doing meaningful work that makes a difference

\- 5\.6 weeks annual leave and Spark closure weeks

\- Wellbeing activities and focus

\- Family friendly employer

Key Details

Location: Burntwood (with some home working and local travel)
Hours: Part\-time, all year round (not term\-time only)
Reporting to: Board of Trustees
Hours: 20\-24 hours per week. Dependent on candidate and experience. Job share/additional hours may be available. Salary: 37\.5hr week FTE £40,775 equivalent to £20\.91 an hr

Contract: Permanent. The role is currently supported by National Lottery funding for an initial period of 3\.5 years, with the CEO role being key in leading the organisation’s long\-term sustainability and growth.

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Pay: £20\.91 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events


• Company pension


• Free parking


• Health \& wellbeing programme


• On\-site parking


• Sick pay

• Chasetown WS7 4UN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

• charity/volunteer: 1 year (preferred)


• people/project management: 1 year (preferred)

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