Director £60-80K A 5 day per week position Overview At our sanctuary (Finsbury Park, North London) for those in suicidal crisis, we offer a potentially transformative experience with a once-only 4-night stay at our non-medical, family-style house. Through respite, time and space for reflection and compassionate and nurturing care, our Volunteer Befrienders and staff team support an opportunity for the revival of hope and resilience. Our values - trust, respect, openness, empathy, non-judgement, equity - are paramount in all our thoughts and actions. The Role and Responsibilities The role of "The Director" is to lead the charity ''hands-on'' in the delivery of its unique 24/7 crisis service, to be responsible for the charity''s business functions, and to build and sustain a culture of relationships with staff, volunteers, funders, and other stakeholders that exemplify Maytree''s values day to day. A full-time position requiring visibility and some flexibility of hours to accommodate evening or weekend events, and occasional gaps in cover. Responsibilities; Report and be accountable to the Co-Chairs and Trustees. Collaborate with Co-Chairs in formulation of strategy and business plans/goals. Take ownership of the Maytree model as established by the Trustees, in collaboration with the staff team of Lead Befrienders. Responsible for delivery of the model including its culture and values, and for commitment and achievement of goals. Lead and manage the day-to-day operational team