24 hrs a week to be worked flexibly to allow for time difference interlocks with project leaders in Latin America

We are seeking an Overseas Director to join our senior leadership team in overseeing our charitable objectives and mission to transform the lives of people with disabilities and the attitudes of those in our communities through social enterprise and crafts skills training.
Our ideal Candidate will have held a similar role and bring experience and knowledge to our team as we secure and uphold our current projects and plan strategically for growth.

Essential Criteria:

• Demonstrate experience leading corporate or social enterprise projects
• Experience of designing and delivering strategies to increase charitable income and secure funding across multiple channels for overseas projects and core costs
• Experience of multi-channel marketing, design, merchandising and sales/retail
• Experience of developing and delivering high value fundraising events and activities
• Language skills to effectively manage overseas teams in Latin American countries
• A proven track record of exceptional leadership of teams, of building teams and motivating colleagues
• Experience of forecasts and budgets and project scoping for projects
• Experience of report writing and record keeping for large scale projects either UK or overseas
• A passion for building strong governance, policies and procedures.
• A collaborative and team-player approach to working with fellow directors and trustees.
• Excellent written English and verbal communication skills.

Desirable Criteria:

• An understanding of the complexities of grant funded projects and restrictive funding
• Experience of fair trade principles
• Demonstrated ability to lead, manage and inspire remote teams to create positive results.
• Ability to work productively and positively with people at all levels and from all backgrounds.
• Resilient, a self-starter and a team player.
• Cultural sensitivity of overseas projects in Latin America or similar
• Experience of grant writing, impact report writing and record keeping for charity/social enterprise projects either UK or overseas

Please email with CV and cover letter initially to info@artizaninternational.org
Full details of role available on request.

Closing date for applications is 9 December 2024