About Sounddelivery Media
Sounddelivery Media is a small, dynamic, and supportive charity amplifying lived experience stories to address social injustice. We work alongside incredible people and communities, developing their confidence, skills, and platforms to influence public conversation, policy and practice. We’ve achieved much and are recognised for our crucial support of civil society and its leaders. With a clear and robust 2024-2027 strategy, we seek an Interim Director to provide strategic leadership during our founder/Director’s 9-month sabbatical.
About the role
Reporting to the Chair, the Interim Director will focus on building on recent achievements and delivering our agreed strategy, with a primary emphasis on income generation alongside programme oversight and stakeholder relationship management. An ambitious mindset, excellent people management, and emotional intelligence are essential. Ideally, you’re an experienced Chief Executive/Director with a demonstrable track record of leading a small, ambitious organisation, particularly in securing diverse funding streams.You will have experience building positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, including funders, sector partners, and, most importantly, people with lived experience of social injustice.
Key Responsibilities (9-Month Focus):
- Income Generation: Lead the development and implementation of comprehensive income generation strategies, working closely with the team to secure funding from diverse sources (trusts, foundations, individual giving, corporate partnerships, etc.). Building and maintaining strong relationships with existing and potential funders and supporters, exploring new revenue streams, and optimising existing income sources.
- Programme Oversight: Ensure our Spokesperson Network, Festival of Learning and Community of practice are well managed, resourced and impactful.
- Financial Management: Oversee all financial aspects of the organisation, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and cost control, working in close collaboration with the Finance and Operations Manager.
- Organisational Management & Development: Oversee operational, financial, and HR systems, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and sustainability. Deliver the existing operational plan for the period and develop the operational plan for the next financial year. Provides strong leadership to the team, supporting their professional development, conducting performance reviews, and fostering a positive and productive work environment.
- Governance: Provide regular and comprehensive updates to the Board of Trustees on organisational performance, emerging opportunities, and potential risks. Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and best practices in governance.
Person Specification:
Essential Criteria:
- Proven ability to develop and implement successful income generation strategies, secure diverse funding, and build strong funder relationships.
- Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, reporting, and cost control.
- Experience overseeing operational and HR systems, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and sustainability, and delivering/developing operational plans.
- Demonstrable team leadership and management skills, including staff development, performance management, and fostering a positive work environment.
- Experience working with Boards of Trustees, providing updates, managing risk, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to Sounddelivery Media’s mission and values.
Desirable Criteria:
- Strategic thinking and planning skills.
- Experience in the voluntary/non-profit sector.
- Understanding of the role of capacity building organisations.
- Knowledge of the media landscape and community engagement.
- Experience with fundraising databases/CRM systems.
Personal Attributes
- Strong leadership, collaborative approach, proactivity, excellent organisational skills, and ability to work independently and as part of a small team.
Key information:
- Salary: £54.5k per annum for full time role (part time considered).
- Full time 35 hours per week. Flexible hours and working.
- 28 days per year holiday pro rata (plus bank holidays).
- 3% pension contribution.
- Other benefits: Access to Employee Assistance Programme, team wellbeing budget, training allowance.
- Location: Home-based with the expectation of working one day per week at a base in London. Please note that our training predominantly takes place in London.
Recruitment process and key dates:
To apply for this role please send a cover letter (no more than two pages) and your CV to our application portal by 9am 3rd March 2025.
Successful candidates will be invited to interview on 10th and 11th March.
Second interviews, including a panel meeting with the team and representatives of our network will take place week beginning 17 March. You will also be expected to prepare a short presentation.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Please note, the successful appointee will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.
If you’d like to find out more about the role before applying, please email our Chair of Trustees Emma Harrison chair@sounddelivery.org.uk to schedule a short conversation about the opportunity.
Access the full recruitment pack here.