Are you a dynamic, strategic thinker with a passion for making a real impact in mental health? YESS (Your Emotional Support Service), a trusted and growing charity based in Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, is looking for a Charity Lead to drive our commercial growth and operational excellence.

This is a pivotal, non clinical leadership role responsible for the charity's operational success, funding development and external profile. You will play a vital role in ensuring our services are financially sustainable, well managed and aligned with our mission to provide safe, inclusive, and forward thinking mental health support to children, young people, and adults across the midlands.  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Operational & Financial Leadership

• Lead and line manage our clinical and non clincal operations teams.
• Lead the functions from office management and a policy development perspective.
• Write and manage funding bids and grant applications to secure long term sustainability.
• Collaborate with the Clinical Lead to ensure bid proposals are feasible and aligned. 
• Provide day to day oversight of the finance function. 
• Ensure effective reporting to the Board of Trustees.
• Develop and oversee project plans and delivery frameworks that measure the impact and learning.

Strategic Promotion & Partnerships

• Promote YESS in local schools, businesses, and community networks.
• Represent the charity at events and partner meetings.
• Oversee the YESS website, social media, and marketing activities.
• Work with our Ambassador ( Currently Olympic Gold medallist Adam Peaty) to raise awareness and engagement.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• A proven track record in operational leadership, business development or charity management.
• Strong experience in writing successful funding bids and or grant applications.
• Financial acumen, with the ability to manage budgets and reporting.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• A creative, proactive mindset with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

WHY JOIN US

• Be part of a forward thinking, values led organisation thats making a real impact.
• Shape the future of a growing charity with a powerful mission.
• Work closley with a passionate, supportive team.
• Opportunity to influence strategy, funding and public engagement at a senior level. 

READY TO LEAD WITH IMPACT?

Apply now by submitting you CV and a short covering letter outlining your suitability for the role. 

We are committed to equality and diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds, especially individuals with lived experiences of mental health challenges.