General Manager

We have a unique role available here at M2M where you will be pivotal in continuing the growth of the charity. The role is based on keeping the administration and operational side of the charity inline but with your own autonomy to help make decisions and push the charity forward. This will be a rewarding hybrid and flexible working role. You will be required to travel to Bath or London at least twice a month for planning meetings. 

As the Charity Manager, you will be running the business-as-usual functions and facilitate the growth, sustainability and developmentof M2M. This will be through line management and nurturing of M2M staff, developing the fundraising strategy, managing the charity budget, filing duties and policies to build the foundations for continued success and the ability to increase our impact. You will also work with the Co-Founder in evolving the charity’s strategy and reviewing priorities on a regular basis. 

The charity is looking to have some significant growth this year so we are looking for somebody with experience in the charity sector or in management that is looking to really make a difference to a small charity.  Ultimately, the role is best suited to someone who enjoys working closely with a small, internal team, who is highly motivated, and not afraid to put in the work to drive the charity forward. 

About the Charity 

We believe in the undeniable healing powers of the outdoors and adventure. Every year we take beneficiaries facing mental health struggles because of adversity on challenges across the globe. These trips act as the catalyst for change after which we offer on-going support in the form of life coaching, funding towards therapy, career grants and much more to ensure the individual can realise that change and take steps towards a brighter future.

Main Duties - 

• Work with the Co-Founder to create a strategic plan and annual report for approval by the trustees.

• Operate within the annual budget and ensure management and HR policies are up to date. 

• Have up to date policies and governance. 

• Manage Events Executive and Social Media Manager.

• Manage monthly newsletter, collating information and inputting into templates. 

• Reconcile Xero and responsibility over financial structures. 

• Send financial reports to trustees quarterly. 

• Establish and monitor key indicators of the organisation’s impact and financial health and report to trustees. 

• Assist with the events structure and support with admin. 

• Work with the accountancy firm to submit an annual return. 

• Write applications for funding grants in line with the budget. 

• Organising deck structure and copy to send to potential sponsors. 

• Updating website to make it current - uploading events, changes, pictures. 

• Admin - managing system/Google Drive/Microsoft etc. 

• Arranging merchandise - hats, bottles, kit. 

• Managing contracts with suppliers. 

• CRM system - making sure it works and is purposeful. 

• Potential attendance on our UK Walks & Abroad Adventures. 

• Manage grant financials. 

Skills and Expertise

• highly skilled in business management. 

• the ability to use your judgement and make decisions

• leadership skills

• the ability to motivate and manage staff

• the ability to monitor your own performance and that of your colleagues

• financial management skills

• the ability to use your initiative

• ambition and a desire to succeed

• to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

• Competent in  Xero or similar accounting software. 

• Competent in excel and Google software.

We would love it if you:

• Been involved in charity campaigns previously.

• Have experience in charity operations and governance.

• Are able to exceptionally manage many tasks at the same time.

• Are passionate about making a difference and understand the M2M vision.

• Are super personable, and great at developing long-lasting relationships.

• Are naturally organised and great with time management.

• Have a flexible mindset and a can do attitude. 

• Be kind and Fun.

• Have an altruistic outlook. 

• Have a passion for the outdoors and/or mental health. 

• Be happy to muck in to other roles to support the charity. 

T&C’s. 

The charity recognises the value that diversity adds to the work it does and the organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the communities, and particularly encourage applications from people with lived experience of forced migration and/or those who grew up in the UK speaking English as an additional language – the organisation is committed to interview anyone from these backgrounds who fully meets all the Essential criteria outlined in the Person Specification You will need to undergo an enhanced DBS check if offered the role, as well as provide two professional references. To fulfil the role, you must have the right to work in the U.K.

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