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Wimbledon Guild is a community charity offering practical help and support, so that no one in the London Borough of Merton has to face life’s challenges alone.
We are a dynamic charity focused on delivering a wide range of excellent services to people in Merton. We work to:
Reduce social isolation and loneliness Help people who are experiencing difficulties Enable older people to be active and healthy
We support older people to stay independent, offer Talking Therapies to improve mental health, and offer grant funding to tackle poverty. We collaborate closely with the London Borough of Merton, the NHS and a wide range of local charities and businesses and play a key role in Merton’s voluntary sector.
Our skilled, professional and committed team of 55 staff and 270 volunteers work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive community environment and we receive excellent client feedback.
The Role
We are looking for a Chief Executive to provide effective leadership and management of Wimbledon Guild and its team to ensure strategic development and the long-term sustainability of the organisation.
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Our current Chief Executive will be leaving in December 2026, after 14 years leading Wimbledon Guild. We are in a strong position, with an excellent reputation and ambitious plans for returning to our refurbished building in January 2027.
Our new CEO will be joining us at a time of unprecedented demand for our services, with funding sources under ever increasing pressure.
Chief Executive Officer
Wimbledon Guild
Salary: circa £100,000 per annum
Location: Central Wimbledon
About You
We are seeking an inspirational leader and strategic thinker with a passion for social impact, who possesses:
Strategic Leadership and Vision: Significant senior leadership experience within the voluntary, public, charity or community sectors, with a proven ability of developing new opportunities and entrepreneurial activity within an organisation. Operational & Financial Expertise: Strong financial competence, including income generation as well as budget management and forecasting. Governance Experience: A track record of working effectively with and reporting to a Board or governing body to ensure strong governance, transparency and comply with all relevant legal regulatory and Charity Act requirements. Staff Leadership: To maintain a supportive, positive and committed performance culture, and ensure effective recruitment, development, performance management and wellbeing of staff.
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How To Apply
If you have any queries or wish to have an informal discussion about the opportunity, please contact our retained advisors at Prospectus, Omar Begg or Erica Ritchie via email with a copy of your CV.
Recruitment Timetable
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 12th July INTERVIEWS WITH PROSPECTUS: 20th – 31st July INTERVIEWS WITH WIMBLEDON GUILD: Week Commencing 10th August
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