Habitat for Humanity Great Britain (HFHGB) is looking for a National Director (ND), reporting to the Chair of the HFHGB Board, to lead the National Organisation (NO) in fulfilling its critical, complex role as housing expert, fundraiser, convener, and implementer of innovative housing solutions.
The ND has responsibility for the effective development and implementation of HFHGB’s strategy and vision on behalf of the HFHGB Board. This involves effective representation, business, partnership, resource development and fundraising, advocacy, and communications. The ND is also responsible for the leadership of its staff and culture as well as prudent financial and operational management.
The National Director must be a compelling, transformative leader with significant NGO or development sector leadership experience.
The National Director is to be based in the UK (home-based) with regular meetings in HfHGB offices in Slough and in London, and occasional wider travel, including international. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.
About Habitat for Humanity Great Britain
Habitat for Humanity Great Britain (HFHGB) is an independent UK charity and registered company, governed by an independent board of Trustees (the “Board”), that is part of the Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) network.
Our global vision is of a world where everyone has a safe and decent place to live. The HFHI network operates in over 70 countries and engages in a range of interventions to achieve this goal, including housing microfinance for repairs, additions and renovations, advocacy for secure land tenure and housing rights, 100% subsidised housing for orphans and vulnerable groups, disaster response, and water and sanitation.
As a member of HFHI’s Global Funding Network, HFHGB raises funds and works with HFHI Area Offices and implementing countries to develop projects for which it will take funding responsibility. HFHGB also implements a growing local programme, partnering with local authorities, charity partners and the private sector. To support this activity, HFHGB raises funds from a variety of sources including from the general public, institutions such as FCDO and Jersey Overseas Aid, foundations, corporations and other organisations.
HFHGB is guided by a clear vision and strategy that supports our national programme and global mission. The charity convenes and leads public and private coalitions to implement innovative, evidence-based, systemic housing solutions; build public awareness and support; and secure institutional funding in support of these solutions. It is an expert in developing and implementing scalable housing solutions, empowering local communities in co-creating sustainable solutions and deepening sector knowledge of potential solutions and their impact on human development and poverty alleviation.
Job Summary
The National Director will need to demonstrate successful leadership experience encompassing the following:
Key Responsibilities
Cast a clear and transformative vision of the future of housing to build public and donor support.
Leverage strategic partnerships to drive multi-sector, national and regional impact.
Build and maintain a top-tier, people-centric leadership team and an agile, resilient organisational culture.
Deepen HFHGB’s relationships within the HFHI network
Oversee the implementation and growth of innovative, evidence-based programming.
Build and maintain a top-tier, people-centric leadership team and an agile, resilient organisational culture.
Champion good governance and the highest standards of accountability, ethics, and operational excellence.
Competencies & Values
Strong candidates for the ND role will be able to clearly demonstrate how they have leveraged the following competencies and values to lead in previous roles.
Leadership Competencies
Technical Competencies
Skills Required
Education
Appointment details
Salary and benefits: £80,000 gross per annum. 25 days holiday + all Bank Holidays, stakeholder pension scheme (HFHGB will match employee’s contributions up to 5% of gross salary), 3 x gross salary group life cover.
How to apply
Closing date: 5th March 2023
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