Job Description

Job description
The Trustees of The Pixel Fund are excited to appoint the Fund's first Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to oversee the next stage of its growth and development following further generous bequests by the Trust's settlors, and with planned increases in the level of future grant-making.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a dynamic individual who has the skills, experience and aptitude to work with the Trustees to refine and support delivery of The Pixel Fund's overall vision and strategy, and to be the public face of the charity. The successful applicant will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the charity, currently carried out by a part-time administrator, which position is to be discontinued following the CEO appointment.


We are looking for an individual with experience of working in a leadership role with a board of Trustees, ideally with hands-on experience in grant-making and grant management, including managing a portfolio of live grant-holders. Strong financial and budgetary management skills are also desirable, in particular to reduce the Charity's reliance on the Voluntary Treasurer.


The Trustees wish to appoint an individual who has a demonstrable understanding of, and commitment to, supporting the mental health and wellbeing of Children and Young People. The role will include upholding the charity's vision, values and strategic focus, including championing equality, diversity and inclusion across our work.


The appointment is currently offered on a part-time basis of 3 days per week, with the potential to be extended in future. Candidates should note that The Pixel Fund does not have a permanent base and almost all activity is conducted online (including grant management).


Hours and place of work are flexible, but as all Trustees are based in the South-East of England, that location is desirable. The successful applicant will be required to attend all Trustee meetings (around 7 a year), which are generally held in the evening (usually online, but occasionally in person) and some travel will be necessary to visit grant holders and other stakeholders.

ABOUT THE PIXEL FUND

The Pixel Fund (Charitable Incorporated Organisation No. 1191052) is a small charity that makes grants to support improvement in the mental health and wellbeing of Children and Young People. Since we were first established in 2011, we have distributed more than 1.5million to UK registered charities. We have a preference for supporting projects, but do also fund core costs. The work of the Trust, including all grant-making, is currently overseen by three experienced Trustees, together with a Voluntary Treasurer and a part-time Administrator.


Our work to support the mental health and wellbeing of Children and Young People is more important than ever. As our name suggests, we are a small facet of the wider funding picture, but we aim to punch above our weight in the support we give. We focus on funding small and medium-sized charities, where our grants will have most impact.