The Wimbledon Foundation Head of Foundation Candidate Information September 2021 - Russam

The Wimbledon Foundation
    Head of Foundation
  Candidate Information
     September 2021

WELCOME
Dear applicant,

I’m delighted that you’re considering the Head of
Foundation role at The Wimbledon Foundation.

The Wimbledon Foundation is in a unique position in
that it is supported by and uses the collective
strength of The All England Club and The
Championships to make a positive difference to
people’s lives. The Foundation’s goal of responding in
times of need was brought sharply into focus
with the outbreak of COVID-19 in March 2020.
The pandemic highlighted the vital role local
charities play in caring for our communities.

The Foundation champions opportunity for all and has four key goals; to strengthen our local
community by tackling social disadvantage in Merton and Wandsworth; to promote healthy
and active lives by advancing good mental and physical health for all; to inspire the next
generation by creating opportunities for young people to learn valuable skills for life and to
respond in times of need, making a difference to those facing adversity.

While a significant proportion of our work continues to take place locally, we are increasingly
expanding our reach nationally and internationally to deliver programmes and projects,
provide grants and financial support and donate resources such as physical gifts and use of
our facilities.

The Foundation continues to grow and in 2020 grants and donations were more than £2.2
million. Grant funds support charities working in Merton and Wandsworth and beyond and
include our recent £1.5 million Coronavirus Fund launched in response to the Covid-19
pandemic; Health & Wellbeing Fund - addressing health inequalities and Get Set, Get Active
Fund - supporting community sport. During 2020, the Foundation launched Set for Success, a
national programme in partnership with the Youth Sport Trust, designed to help young
people facing a range of challenges in their lives to develop life and leadership skills through
sport, coaching and volunteering opportunities. The Foundation also funds the Wimbledon
Junior Tennis Initiative (WJTI), learning programmes in conjunction with the Wimbledon
Lawn Tennis Museum, and continues to develop partnerships with WaterAid & Magic Bus
internationally.

We are looking for an individual with a real passion for making a difference to those living in
disadvantaged communities and the drive to build on our achievements to date, in the local
area and further afield. A flair for communication in a variety of settings would go a long way,
together with the ability to build and maintain a strong team. This is a very exciting
opportunity with endless opportunity for growth and personal and professional fulfillment.

I look forward to receiving your application.

Bruce Weatherill
Chairman
The Wimbldeon Foundation

ABOUT US
The Wimbledon Foundation, established in 2013, is the charity of The All England Lawn Tennis
Club and The Championships. Our aim is to use the collective strength of Wimbledon to
make a positive difference to people's lives in the local community and beyond.

WHAT WE DO                                       WHO WE DO IT WITH
           Respond in times of need
           Making a difference to those
           facing adversity.                                     Local Partners

           Strengthen our local community
           Tackling social disadvantage in
           Merton and Wandsworth.
                                                                 National
           Promote healthy and active lives                      Partners
           Advancing good mental and
           physical health for all.

           Inspire the next generation
           Creating opportunities for young                      International
           people to learn valuable skills for
                                                                 Partners
           life.

HOW WE DO IT
                                                          Our Mission
           Programmes                               Championing opportunity for all
           We deliver
           Programmes                                 The Wimbledon Foundation
           and Projects                                uses the collective strength
                                                      of The All England Club and
           Funding                                    The Championships to make
           We provide                                    a positive difference to
           grants and                                         people’s lives.
           financial support

           In-Kind                                         Our Values
           We donate resources
           such as physical gifts              Heritage, Integrity, Respect and Excellence
           and use of facilities.

ANNUAL REVIEW 2020

We have produced a comprehensive Annual
Review that provides a wealth of information
about the The Foundation and everything
we have achieved to date. Click on the
image opposite to read more.

THE ROLE
Job Title:          Head of Foundation
Department:         Wimbledon Foundation
Reports To:         Club Director
Salary:             Competitive with excellent benefits
Location:           Wimbledon

Responsibilities:
• You’ll provide strategic leadership for Foundation activities, staff and stakeholders
• You’ll represent the Foundation at profile raising and external networking events and build
  positive relationships with key individuals from charities, local authorities, schools,
  commercial partners, local community organisations and other relevant bodies as required.
  Local giving and being visible to these communities is extremely important
• Working with Trustees and key stakeholders to agree strategic plans to meet the
  Foundation’s vision and long-term goals; researching and making recommendations to the
  Board on potential new initiatives for the Foundation
• Leading and developing the people who work in the Wimbledon Foundation team
• Continuing to raise the profile of the Foundation’s work in close liaison with the AELTC
  communications team and build the brand of the Foundation
• Developing key partnership and funding arrangements including with national and
  international charity partners
• Overseeing overarching grant fund strategy and policy, including application process, due
  diligence, fund distribution, monitoring and evaluation to understand the effectiveness of
  funded programmes
• Maintaining close and effective working relationships with the wider AELTC team engaged
  in Foundation activities such as the Learning Department, the Community & Social
  Responsibility Committee, Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum and the Wimbledon Junior
  Tennis Initiative
• Delivering robust governance for the Foundation in close collaboration with the Finance
  team including preparation of the Budget and monitoring against it, Trustee meeting
  organisation and sound financial management
• Ensuring compliance with safeguarding requirements, health and safety, legislation and
  standards relevant to the role

What part your role will play in The Championships

• The Championships provides a platform to demonstrate the work of the Wimbledon
  Foundation and engage with guests as part of their visit. Your presence will be of extreme
  importance.

Further Information

• It is likely the role will work closely with, and align, with the overarching community strategy
  that is in place for the organisation as a whole
• The successful candidate will be joining a small, dynamic team including the Grants &
  Community Manager, two Grants & Community Officers, a Communications & Events Officer
  and a Team Administrator
• You should be prepared to work some evenings and weekends in addition to occasional
  travel in the UK and overseas and additional hours during The Championships

PERSON SPECIFICATION
• You’ll have a proven track record of strategic thinking and ability to see the whole picture,
  as well as close attention to detail
• You will have significant, relevant experience in a charity, community or grant making
  organisation at senior management level, including administration of the allocation of
  charitable funds
• A solid understanding, and knowledge of, Charity law and Governance
• Experience in effectively leading a team, setting up and leading community related
  programmes, working with local authorities, schools and local associations
• Professional and diplomatic with excellent interpersonal, networking and influencing
  skills; able to build and maintain good working relationships with a wide range of people
• Adept at building and maintaining effective working relationships and working
  collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders, including working with non-executive
  or charitable boards
• Strong general management skills, including team leadership, experience in budget
  management and the organisation and chairing of meetings
• Excellent planning and organisation skills, including the ability to meet deadlines and
  work under pressure
• Highly numerate, with an excellent knowledge of budgeting/financial reporting and ability
  to analyse complex information and figures
• Integrity and empathy with an ability to relate to people from all social sectors
• Imagination, drive and determination to ensure successful conclusion of tasks,
  experienced at leading cross functional work streams and projects
• Excellent IT and communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to
  write succinct, accurate reports and make high level presentations to key stakeholders
• You’ll have experience of working in a corporate foundation or charitable activities linked
  to a parent company, with enthusiasm for sport and an interest in tennis

Additional Information

• The role will require DBS clearance

The Wimbledon Foundation is committed to increasing diversity. We welcome candidates of
any gender (women, men or other gender identity) and from any background who have the
required skills.

We would particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic
backgrounds, people belonging to minority religions, people from the LGBTQ community
and those with disabilities.

HOW TO APPLY

If you are interested in this excellent opportunity, please apply with the following:

 • A comprehensive CV, detailing your key achievements, along with the details of two
   referees.
 • A supporting statement, which addresses the criteria in the Person Specification and
   outlines your motivations for applying.

All applications should be uploaded via our recruitment partner (Russam). Click here to
begin submitting your application.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Melissa Baxter at Russam on
melissa.baxter@russam.co.uk / 07789 985229.

TIMETABLE

Closing date for applications: Monday 11th October 2021
Preliminary interviews with Russam: Week commencing 11th & 18th October 2021
Interviews with AELTC/The Wimbledon Foundation: Week commencing 1st November 2021