Join VAST and lead the mission committed to developing a thriving VCSE sector across Stoke-on-Trent to improve the quality of life for local communities. We are looking for a reliable and proactive leader with senior leadership experience and strong partnership development skills. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of strategic planning, organisational leadership, and managing change, as well as good understanding of financial management, and significant knowledge of charity governance, funding environments, and commissioning landscapes. The Chief Executive will provide the professional, strategic and leadership expertise required to direct and manage VAST, ensuring the organisation achieves its strategic aims and objectives. The postholder will lead the organisation s staff and volunteers and ensure that the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector in Stoke on Trent can contribute fully to strategic planning, regeneration, inclusion and the wellbeing of local people.
Mar 13, 2026
Full time
Join VAST and lead the mission committed to developing a thriving VCSE sector across Stoke-on-Trent to improve the quality of life for local communities. We are looking for a reliable and proactive leader with senior leadership experience and strong partnership development skills. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of strategic planning, organisational leadership, and managing change, as well as good understanding of financial management, and significant knowledge of charity governance, funding environments, and commissioning landscapes. The Chief Executive will provide the professional, strategic and leadership expertise required to direct and manage VAST, ensuring the organisation achieves its strategic aims and objectives. The postholder will lead the organisation s staff and volunteers and ensure that the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector in Stoke on Trent can contribute fully to strategic planning, regeneration, inclusion and the wellbeing of local people.
The Finance and Business Operations Director will lead VAST s financial and operational strategy, ensuring robust financial management, effective HR and IT systems, compliance with Health and Safety, and the efficient running of The Dudson Centre. The postholder will act as Company Secretary, overseeing governance and compliance, and also serve as the organisation s Money Laundering Reporting Officer. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the role contributes to strategic planning and organisational development, as well as supporting VAST s day-to-day delivery. What we're looking for Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, etc.) Significant experience in financial management and business operations in the VCSE sector. Strong leadership and strategic planning skills Knowledge of charity finance, governance, and compliance. Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities. Ability to travel locally and work occasional evenings/weekends.
Mar 13, 2026
Full time
The Finance and Business Operations Director will lead VAST s financial and operational strategy, ensuring robust financial management, effective HR and IT systems, compliance with Health and Safety, and the efficient running of The Dudson Centre. The postholder will act as Company Secretary, overseeing governance and compliance, and also serve as the organisation s Money Laundering Reporting Officer. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the role contributes to strategic planning and organisational development, as well as supporting VAST s day-to-day delivery. What we're looking for Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, etc.) Significant experience in financial management and business operations in the VCSE sector. Strong leadership and strategic planning skills Knowledge of charity finance, governance, and compliance. Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities. Ability to travel locally and work occasional evenings/weekends.
