Director of Play (CEO)
Seeking an exceptional leader with desire to bring about positive change for disadvantaged children and communities using the power of play
Hours – Full-time 37 hours per week including after-school, school holidays and occasional weekends
Salary – £30,451 to £32,233 plus 6% pension contribution
Contract – Permanent
Location – PGHQ at City Works, Gloucester and outreach across Gloucestershire
Holidays – 25 days per annum plus bank holidays
Website – www.playgloucestershire.org.uk
Closing Date – 31st October 2021
Interview Date – w/c 22nd November 2021
Starting Date – March 2022
About the Job Role
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a successful and valued local charity supporting disadvantaged and rurally isolated children across Gloucestershire. The Director of Play will have day-to-day responsibility for leading the charity in all aspects of work. It is a wide-ranging role – one day requiring a high-level presentation to potential funders and the next delivering community play alongside our committed and passionate Play Team in a disadvantaged community. Key components of the job include playwork delivery, leadership, operations, financial controls, governance, compliance and fundraising. The successful applicant will ensure that the charity fulfils its vision, strategy and values, supporting disadvantaged children and communities using the power of outdoor play.
About You
You are an experienced playwork practitioner with a proven track record of managing people and resources in the play sector. You hold a qualification to level 3+ in playwork with a strong desire to bring about positive change for disadvantaged children and communities using the power of play. You understand the playwork principles and apply them in your practice. Your leadership skills enable you to think strategically, manage risk and motivate a small team to deliver great results. You have the skills to be the charity’s principle ambassador and able to pursue the vision, mission and values of Play Gloucestershire with passion and commitment. You are highly organised with excellent communication and listening skills that enable you to connect with all stakeholders, especially children. A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusivity is very important to you. In return, we offer a supportive, flexible and values-led organisation, a focus on self-development and the opportunity to work with a team of committed and inspiring staff, volunteers and beneficiaries.
About Us
Play Gloucestershire is an established and respected award-winning charity that brings about positive change for school-aged children, their families, their schools and their communities using the power of play. Our vision is for happy and healthy childhoods full of outdoor play. Play Gloucestershire use a child centred approach, supporting beneficiaries through established services including open access community play, play nurture and play advocacy.
How to Apply
For further information and/or application pack, please phone 01452 505548 or email office@playgloucestershire.org.uk. Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification criteria for this post will be shortlisted.