Charity Director

Description:

Wiltshire Scrapstore & Resource Centre Ltd is seeking a strategic and motivated Charity Director to lead and develop the organisation’s vision and business strategy. The successful candidate will oversee key managerial and administrative responsibilities, ensuring smooth daily operations while promoting the charity’s ethos, aims, and values.

About the Organisation:
Wiltshire Scrapstore is an award-winning environmental charity that collects resources that would otherwise go to landfill and redistributes them for creative activities. The charity serves a public membership of over 18,000 and operates with the support of over 70 volunteers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Funding & Finance Management: Write and submit funding bids, manage budgets, oversee banking, payroll, and pensions, and build relationships with funders.

• Team Leadership: Lead and develop staff and volunteers, take the lead on safeguarding and equal opportunities.

• Site Management: Oversee buildings, vehicles, machinery, insurance, utilities, accessibility, and maintenance; ensure health and safety compliance; work with café manager to maintain standards.

• Advocacy, Education, & Community Engagement: Represent the charity, develop workshops and training programs, and engage with schools, organisations, and the wider community.

• Procurement & Shop Stock: Source scrap materials and products for resale and creative activities.

• Publicity: Collaborate with the social media officer to promote services and maintain networking opportunities regionally and nationally.

• Strategy & Evaluation: Work with trustees to evaluate projects, drive the business plan, and ensure continuous improvement.

• Trustees & Legal Requirements: Attend board meetings, maintain policies, and ensure regulatory compliance.

• Administration: Oversee staff and volunteer schedules, event bookings, and invoicing.

Key Attributes & Skills:

• Strong leadership, management, and financial skills

• Outstanding interpersonal and communication abilities

• Highly organised, able to multitask, and thrive in dynamic environments

• Track record in funding and income generation

• Knowledge of environmental issues, charity laws, and social impact of creative activities

• Experience in facilities management

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and willing to explore new IT programs, including AI and accountancy software

• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends if required