FRU Chief Executive

A new, full time, paid vacancy has come up at FRU for a Chief Executive.

Who is this organisation?

The Free Representation Unit (FRU) was founded in 1972 and is a registered charity. They provide legal advice, case preparation and advocacy in tribunal cases for those who could not otherwise obtain legal support. To provide this service they train volunteer law students and legal professionals in the early stages of their career in the skills required to give confident and competent support for the rights of others.


The role

FRU’s Chief Executive, Clive Tulloch, will be retiring in October this year. FRU is therefore looking for a new Chief Executive who can manage a small team of committed staff, coordinate the work of the Unit and represent the organisation at all levels.


Activities will include:
* Co-ordinating and managing all aspects of the organisation.
* Advise and assist the Management Committee in making appropriate strategic, policy and financial decisions to further the Unit’s charitable objectives.
* Raise funds for the Unit.
* Represent the Unit externally.


The ideal candidate will:

· Be an effective forward planner.

· Be comfortable dealing with office staff, volunteers, senior professionals and officials at all levels and of all ages including, in the case of certain staff, people of significant experience in their fields.

· Be a reliable, tolerant, determined, and empathetic communicator, able to get on with others.

· Have experience of management and administration.

· Have experience of managing finances.


This is a full time role, Monday-Friday 9-5.30pm. However occasional evenings and weekends maybe required.


Salary: £32,000-£42,000 (depending on experience)


Location: FRU Offices, 289-93 High Holborn, London WC1V 7HZ


For a full job description/person specification and details of how to apply please visit http://www.thefru.org.uk/vacancies