CEO – closing date 28 February 2025

The Alliance for Cohesion and Racial Equality (ACRE) seeks someone with energy and passion to be our new Chief Executive.

Are you a natural leader capable of taking ACRE through a period of growth? Do you value the richness of different cultures and see the potential they offer for building stronger communities in our town? Then read on.

ACRE exists to promote community empowerment,  equality of opportunity and  community cohesion in the Greater Reading area. Our programmes include training, needs-based support and well-being activities for the most vulnerable communities.

Responsibilities
You will lead the development of ACRE’s strategy with the Board of Trustees. You will run our operations, supporting our staff and volunteers to deliver the best outcomes. You will ensure the financial viability of ACRE.

You will also:

  • Ensure the highest standards of governance, applying across ACRE;
  • Oversee safeguarding;
  • Monitor key performance indicators and report to the Board, and funders.

Essential:

  • Knowledge of the sector
  • Strong financial, analytical & communication skills
  • Experience in developing business plans and fundraising bids
  • Awareness of relevant national and local agendas

Desirable:

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
  • Full driving licence and access to a vehicle
  • Languages in addition to English

DBS required.

Address Line 1
Middle Building
Address line 2
344 Oxford Road
Town
Reading
County
Berkshire
Postcode
RG30 1AF
Postholder needs own transport
Yes
Contract type
Full time
Location
Central Reading
Salary
£30-35k per annum
Contact
Ritu Shanks (Administrator)
Main contact telephone
07554837693
Reference number for post
ACRE_CEO_extended
How to apply

Please send your cover letter and CV to ritu.shanks@acre-reading.org by 28 February 2025, explaining your motivation and how your experience would benefit ACRE.

Interviews will be held in the week commencing 3 March 2025.

Open for applications from
11 February 2025
Closing date for applications
28 February 2025
Will my application be acknowledged?
All applicants, successful or otherwise, can expect to receive a reply from us in due course