Due to the retirement of the current post holder, the directors of Stepping Stones wish to appoint a Chief Officer to
oversee the work of Stepping Stones as we move into the future.
We believe this is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about mental health and the development of
inclusive services. The person will work with the Board of Directors, staff, service members and funding
partners to support the development of strategic objectives that will support the development of the
organisation.
Job description
The Chief Officer will be responsible for the overall strategic, operational, and financial leadership of Stepping
Stones during the next phase of our growth and development. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to
our mission, a deep understanding of the challenges faced by people with mental health challenges, and a proven
track record of leadership in a similar setting. The post holder will lead Stepping Stones into its next phase
of growth and develop sustainability into the future.
Key Responsibilities of the Chief Officer:
Leadership and Strategy:
- To develop and implement the strategic vision and direction for the organisation in collaboration with the Board
of Directors;
- To work with the service members, Board of Directors, and staff to ensure the organisation
continues to achieve very good grades with the Care Inspectorate;
- To develop a culture of inclusivity,
support, and continuous improvement;
- To foster a can-do and positive culture that supports the
development of a solution focussed organisation;
- To represent the organisation publicly, serving as a
passionate advocate for Stepping Stones’ communities;
- To raise the profile and reputation of the
organisation by working closely with partners in the local health and social care sector and to develop Stepping
Stones’ presence within the local strategic forums;
- To support Stepping Stones to maintain a person
centred evidence based culture, that commands the confidence of the staff team, commissioners and service
members, and promotes multi-disciplinary and cross organisational working;
- To support Stepping Stones’
to maintain and develop its commitment to peer support in all its forms;
- To develop a strategy with
stakeholders, that leads to further growth and development of new services;
- To support staff with to
realise and achieve their full potential within the organisation.
Operational Management:
- Oversee the day-to-day operations, ensuring efficient and effective delivery of services with a strong work
ethic and attention detail;
- Develop and implement policies and procedures aligned with our mission and
goals;
- Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and best practices including but not limited
to safeguarding, employment law, health and safety, GDPR and finance;
- Work with the Board of Directors
to ensure strong governance and financial management of the organisation.
- Financial
Management:
- Budgetary responsibilities as agreed by the Board of Directors, working as part of the
Finance sub group;
- Ensure the financial health and sustainability of the organisation through sound
fiscal management and oversight;
- Oversee effective pursuit and management of funding, including grants,
donations, corporate sponsorship, commissions and partnerships and coordinate large fundraising bids.
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including service members, carers, staff,
commissioning teams, funders, and community partners;
- Work collaboratively with the Board of Directors
to support governance and strategic roles;
- Ensure that service members are involved in various forum,
including lived experience panels, service member feedback and focus groups.
Team Management:
- Oversee the work of the staff team and provide supervision, guidance and line management to the Services Manager
(Registered Manager), Counselling Supervisor and Business Administration Manager;
- Lead, mentor, and
develop the management team and staff, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment with a strong focus
on development;
- Development of recruitment and retention strategies for staff, volunteers and peers that
ensure a strong impact on the services delivered, including development of strategies that will lead to shorter
waiting times for service members;
Full Job Description and Person Specification available for download below.