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Brief for the position of
CEO
October 2021
Candidate Brief CEO The Clink Charity theclinkcharityorg
2odgersberndtsoncom
ContentsWelcome Letter from Finlay Scott 3
About The Clink Charity 4
Our History 6
Prison Facts 8
Our Performance ndash Finances and Metrics 9
Our Programme and Qualifications 11
Clink Graduate Case Studies 12
Clink Awards 13
The Clink Team 14
Our Trustees 15
The Role 16
The Individual 17
How to Apply 18
Candidate Brief CEO The Clink Charity theclinkcharityorg
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Dear Candidate
I am delighted that you are considering applying for this very exciting role as Chief Executive of The Clink Charity This is an opportunity for an exceptional person to help transform the lives of prisoners and their families as well as victims of crime and society by supporting the reduction of crime rates and encouraging meaningful employment
Since we started nearly 11 years ago we have trained over 2500 prisoners to work in the hospitality industry and have helped reduce reoffending of our graduates by 65 Going forward we are planning to its increase our impact and work more closely with HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) by rolling our lsquoClink Kitchensrsquo concept to 70 prisons in England and Wales over the next 24 months We are aiming to train around 2000 student a year and build on our existing partnerships with our Clink Restaurants Clink Gardens and Clink Events
The Clink Charity is now at a key and exciting transition After ten successful years our CEO Chris Moore has decided to step down and move onto new pastures after establishing The Clink Charity as a key player in addressing the reduction of re-offending and providing those who want and deserve a second chance at life As Chief Executive you will lead our growth and impact and will be supported by a committed Board of Trustees and an experienced executive team To succeed you will already have strong operational experience know how to scale impact and how to build the right partnerships with government and others including funders You will also be able to think creatively and practically about the challenges ahead and how to evolve our financial model for future sustainability You will be a strong ambassador and role model for The Clink Charityrsquos mission and values We rely heavily on partnerships so you will be comfortable leading key stakeholders through influence government ministers funders delivery partners and the executive team
This is your opportunity to scale up a successful model with a strong financial base and to take it to the next level I hope this opportunity appeals to you and I very much look forward to hearing from you if you believe you have the experience skills values and commitment that we are looking for
With best wishes
Finlay ScottChairman
Welcome Letter from Finlay Scott Chairman
Candidate Brief CEO The Clink Charity theclinkcharityorg
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The Clink has invested over pound12m to date of philanthropic donations and grants to build restaurants and gardens
By transforming the lives of prisoner students and our Clink graduates it is not only benefits them but also their families and victims of crime and society by reducing crime rates and encouraging meaningful employment We work in partnership with Her Majestyrsquos Prisons and Probation Service (HMPPS) and have training restaurants at HMP High Down HMP Cardiff HMP Brixton and HMP Styal We deliver training in our garden projects at HMP Send HMP Styal and HMP High Down and our production training kitchen at HMP Downview for our Clink Events
Re-offending rates are estimated to cost the taxpayer pound181 billion per annum The latest Justice Datalab report found that Clink graduates are 655 less likely to reoffend compared to comparable control group It is recognised that The Clink delivered an outstanding return on investment both financially but also in terms of
peoplesrsquo lives by reducing reoffending
Our mission is lsquoto reduce reoffending by providing training in a real working environment with support before and after release For those who want and deserve a second chance at lifersquo
Our values and prime objective is to reduce re-offending by being
n Apolitical n High qualityn Proactive n Sustainablen Flexible n Integratedn Supportive n Commercial whilst having a
social conscience
We describe ourselves and our social return on investment asn Making a society a safer placen Reducing crimen Impacting positively on families society and the
taxpayern Changing attitudes transforming lives and
creating second chances
About The Clink CharityRe-offending remains one of the most pressing challenges in Society today The Clink delivers and integrated training and support program that dramatically reduces reoffending by producing excellent outcomes across our training restaurants gardens and event catering projects
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n Roll out Clink Kitchens to 70 prisons in England and Wales over the next 24 months
n Clink Kitchens training 1200 students a day and 1600 every year
n Continue with the 4 restaurants training 140 a day and 180 every year
n Continue with the 3 gardens training 60 a day and 90 every year
n Continue with Clink Events training 15 a day and 30 every year
n Clink EventsCentrepoint students training 25 a day 100 every year
n Total train 1440 a day and 2000 every year
n Measurement
n A re offending rate sub 10 and 30 better than the match cohort
n Excellent reputation of restaurants and events maintained
n Be recognised as a national charity of substance
n Ensure that we have sustainable funding in place
Our Direction of Travel ndash Objectives for 202122
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n May 2009 The Clink Restaurant at HMP High Down opens as the first public restaurant within the walls of a working prison
n Mar 2010 The Clink Charity is formed
n Sept 2012 The second Clink Restaurant opens at HMP Cardiff Clink Gardens open at High Down
n Nov 2013 Clink Events launches to provide event catering
n Feb 2014 The third Clink Restaurant opens at HMP Brixton
n Jun 2014 The Clink enters a womenrsquos prison for the firsttime by opening The Clink Gardens at HMP Send in Surrey
n Apr 2015 The fourth Clink Restaurant opens in the disused chapel in the grounds of HMP Styal in Cheshire
n Sep 2017 The Clink Kitchens pilot starts at HMP Styal HMP Risley and HMP Bristol
n Feb 2018 Clink Events is listed as an accredited caterer for three years at the Guildhall in London
n May 2018 The first Clink training project to operate off prison grounds The Clink Cafeacute opens in the heart of Manchester city centre
n Oct 2018 To keep up with demand a new central production kitchen for Clink Events opens at HMP Downview in Surrey
n Feb 2020 The Clink Gardens open at HMP Styal
n April 2020 The Clink Charity celebrates its 10th year
n July 2020 ClinkampCollect and ClinkHome launches at HMP Brixton
n Dec 2020 ndash The Clink takes the decision to close The Clink Cafeacute in Manchester due to the pandemic
n Feb 2021 The Clink Charity announces the roll-out of Clink Kitchens to 70 prisons over a 3 year period
Our History
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Press comments
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Prison Factsn The estimated annual economic and social
cost of reoffending is pound181bn
n Prison population 2nd July 2021 n Men 75108 n Women 3190 n Total 78298
n Prison population has risen by 74 over last 30 years
n 48 of adults leaving prison re-offend within first 12 months
n 65 of adults leaving prison having served less than 12 months re-offend within the first 12 months
Prisoners were found to have
n 47 no qualifications
n 42 been expelled or permanently excluded (32 for women 43 for men)
n 24 been taken into care as a child (31 for women 24 for men)
n 13 never had a job
n 15 homeless before entering custody
n 46 of women and 21 of men had attempted suicide
n 63 used Class A drugs
n 62 had literacy skills of an 11 year old (15 nationally)
Our 10 Year Factsn Prisoners trained ndash 2500
n Customers served ndash over 1 million served in our restaurants cafeacute and at our Clink Events
n City and Guilds qualifications gained by our students ndash 1101
n Clink graduates supported in the community ndash 1800
n pound7m invested in capital projects by The Clink Charity to reduce reoffending through training and supporting those who want need and deserve a second chance
n Inc pound5m of grants given by grant maintaining trusts and philanthropic individual
n Inc pound2m capital spent on building the restaurants
n 5 Royal visits
n All 4 Clink restaurants held the No 1 position (in the same week) on TripAdvisor in November 2017 in their respective areas Including Brixton out of 22k London restaurants
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Our Performance ndash Finances and Metrics
Students Trained
2017 2018 2019
Training Hours 250k hrs 250k hrs 320k hrs
Students Trained 304 361 441
Certificates Awarded 106 142 225
Graduates Released 95 112 104
n The Justice Data Lab 2016
n 17 of The Clink programme participants reoffended within a year compared to 29 of offenders who didnrsquot participate in the programme
n This represented a 41 reduction in the likelihood of re-offending for those participating in the programme
n A statistically significant result
n The Justice Data Lab 2019
n The aggregate findings between 2009 and 2016 show that The Clink graduates had a 15 reoffending rate compared to the comparison grouprsquos 22 This is an improvement of a 32 improvement
n A statistically significant result
n In Brixton a reoffending rate of 11 compared to the comparison grouprsquos 32 A 656 improvement
n RBB Economic Impact Analysis 2020
n Found for every pound1 invested The Clink is likely to generate at least pound480 back to the prison service Government and society in reduced reoffending rates
n The Clink has invested over pound5m to date
n Estimates savings of pound37m to the taxpayer during The Clinkrsquos tenure
n Delivered a four-fold return on investment
n Research studies
n Greenwich University and Auckland University ndash Fine-dining in prisons Online TripAdvisor reviews 2010ndash2020 of The Clink training restaurants 2021 Gebbels McIntosh and Harkison (2021)
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Number of
staff average
Consolidated
Turnover
Consolidated
SurplusDeficit
Fixed Assets
2010
2
11493
1876
0
2011
4
490268
68936
30757
2012
6
751408
203500
286477
2013
12
1268263
549021
397233
2014
26
1512953
162793
674479
2015
35
2070014
114140
987273
2016
41
2341329
107373
1046344
2017
40
2400303
(63237)
960088
2018
54
3097748
(454120)
979587
2019
58
3381813
170596
820813
2020
59
2552188
742170
658166
Charity Annual Accounts
2020 Financial Results
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Our Programme and QualificationsThe Clink Integrated Rehabilitation Programme (CIRP)
Qualifications Delivered
Step 1 we recruit prisoners who volunteer to be trained have 6 to 18 months left to serve have completed all other restorative courses and have an adequate level of education
Step 2 we register the prisoners to train and work towards gaining their City and Guilds NVQ level 2 in food and beverage service cookery and food preparation and in our gardens a horticulture diploma over an 8 hour day in an environment that does not feel like prison Our Clink catering staff are industry professionals as well as trainers and assessors
Step 3 our staff support our students through their courses We are a registered UK training provider and wersquore proud to deliver the City and Guild qualifications
Step 4 we now have over 280 employers who are all willing to employ a Clink Graduate subject to a satisfactory interview We have no problem with placing our highly trained graduates into work They work in 4 and 5 star hotels Michelin starred restaurants high street chains and privately owned restaurants as well as sometimes returning to their original trades
Step 5 our full time support workers meet our students 3 months before release help them with their CV ensure that they have a bank account and also have somewhere to live On the day of release we meet them at the gate take them to probation their accommodation and a job interview We are then there for them 247 for as long as it takes to mentor them and reintegrate them back into society
City and Guilds National Vocational Qualifications delivered by The Clink
Restaurants
n Food and Beverage Service levels 1 and 2
n Food Preparation and Cookery levels 1 and 2
n Food safety level 2
n Barista level 2
n Diploma in Horticulture levels 1 and 2
Gardens
n Diploma ndash Horticulture
The Clink has direct claims status with City and Guilds
The Clink diploma qualifications ndash accredited by the Institute of Hospitality and delivered by The Clink This is currently licensed by the Institute until February 2022
n Foundation Certificate ndash Front of House
n Foundation Certificate ndash Kitchen
n Certificate ndash Front of House
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Clink Graduate Case Studies
ldquoThe Clink staff really treat you with so much respect they are kind non-judgemental they are interested in you and what you need to succeed Also working with the Clink Charity you are offered many other routes of personal support They help and advise prisoners with housing issues money issues employment in the community on ROTL and employment on release in the community where you are being releasedrdquo
Bev The Clink at HMP Styal
ldquoThe Clink staff team are amazing Not only highly experienced + knowledgeable in the hospitality industry but very professional in how they understand working with prisoners Thanks for this opportunity and hopefully I can share with you in the future my successrdquo
Adam The Clink at HMP High Down
ldquoMy time at The Clink was great as I had the chance to learn a new profession and gain skills to be used outside the wall The chefs and support team were very helpful and I have now secured work as a commis chef in a 5-star hotel in Londonrdquo
Dave The Clink at HMP Brixton
ldquoNever in a million years did I think at the age of 55 that I would have the opportunity to have a career change When I ended up in prison I thought my life was over It was this amazing charity that built up my self-esteem and a new zest for life At the end of my sentence my support worker arranged an interview for me at a 4-star hotel in London and after a successful interview I was offered a position as a commis chef where I am still working nine months later I really enjoy the job and hope to progress in the kitchenrdquo
Nicky The Clink at HMP High Down
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Clink Awards
The Clink has been awarded over 70 awards including
2020
n Guildford in Bloom 2020 ndash The Clink Gardens at HMP Send
2019
n Princess Royal Training Award ndash Standard of Excellence ndash The Clink Charity
n North East Cheshire Business Awards ndash Charity of the Year ndash Styal
n East Cheshire Chamber of Commerce ndash Special Achievement ndash Styal
n Time Out Magazine ndash 20 best places to eat in UK cities ndash Cardiff
2017
n Centre for Social Justice ndash The Social Enterprise Award ndash The Clink Charity
n Craft Guild of Chefs ndash Innovation Award ndash The Clink Charity
n The Charity Awards ndash Education amp Training ndash The Clink Charity
n The Charity Awards ndash Overall WinnerCharity of the Year
2015
n MampIT Awards bronze award for lsquoBest UK Unusual Venuersquo ndash Brixton
n Cost Sector Catering Public Sector Caterer of the Year Award ndash Chris Moore
n TripAdvisorrsquos Travellersrsquo Choice Awards 10th Best Restaurant in the UK ndash Cardiff
n The Observer Food Monthly Award for lsquoBest Ethical Restaurantrsquo ndash Brixton
2013
n The Craft Guild of Chefs Award for Education Excellence ndash Cardiff
n The Craft Guild of Chefs Award for Education Excellence ndash High Down
n Cost Sector Catering Award ndash Chris Moore named as one of the top 20 most influential caterers in the UK
n Finalist in the Guardian Charity Awards ndash High Down
2011
n Cost Sector Catering Award for best new concept in the public sector
n The Sustainable Restaurant Association 3 Star Award
n Catey Award ndash Best Education and Training Programme
n London Peace Award for Diversity
n The Springboard Charity Award for Diversity
n The Longford Prize
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The Clink Team2022 Organisation Chart
Chairman
Trustees
Chief
Executive
COO
Managing Director
Events amp Trading
Clink Events
Operation Team amp
Clink Bakery
Training amp
Operations
Director
5 Restaurant
Gardens General
Managers
5 Clink Kitchens
Area Managers
Fundraising
Marketing Manager
ChefRestaurant
Gardener Trainers35 Chef Trainers
Finance DirectorSupport amp
Mentoring Director
5 Support Worker
Area Managers
30 Support
Workers
Finance TeamrsquoData
ComplianceAudit
BanksLegal
PayrollSolution 22
External HR Service
Provider
Registered Active CharitiesCompanies
n The Clink Charity
n The Clink Restaurant Company Limited
n Clink Trading Limited
The Clink currently has 55 employees and by December 2021 it will be circa 65
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Our TrusteesFinlay Scott Chairman ndash Founder of The Clink Charity in April 2010 Finlay was also a Council Member of The Impetus Trust and advised an NHS Trust and also the Charities Aid Foundation He is an entrepreneur and management consultant having founded The Tragus Restaurant Group in 2002 was Chairman of Whitecross Dental Chairman and CEO of Aroma and has run and advised a variety of service advertising media and Hi-Tec companies
Kevin McGrath OBE DL ndash Deputy Chairman Co-Founder of The Clink Charity in April 2010 Kevin was the High Sheriff for Greater London 201415 Chairman of MampM Asset Management and a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Kevin is a Freeman of the City of London Chairman of The Lyric Theatre in Hammersmith and Trustee of a number of other charities
Tim Wates DL ndash started with Cazenove amp Co and subsequently joined Wates Group Tim is Chairman of Wates Developments Chairman of the Family Council and Chairman of the Coast to Capital Local Enterprise Partnership He is also a small company non-executive director and investor and a trustee of several Wates family charities Tim holds an MBA from Cambridge University
Rosemary Davidson ndash graduated from Oxford with a BA Hons in Jurisprudence and then gained a distinction from University College London with an LLM in Public Law and Human Rights Now a barrister specialising in extradition and public law Rosemary has a particular focus on immigration
prison law and national security work
Sir William Atkinson DL ndash has spent 42 years in education 25 of which was spent running a number of schools in London Currently William is Trustee of the Lyric Theatre The Royal Shakespeare Company Research Autism a Governor of Tottenham University Technical College and member of the advisory boards at Kidzania and Enterprise for Science
Bojana Ignjatovic ndash is an economist and partner at RBB Economics an economic consultancy specialising in the area of competition law Prior to joining RBB Bojana worked in the Government Economic Service In addition to her professional work Bojana is an occasional lecturer at Kings College London She holds an MSc in Economics from Birkbeck College London and a BA in Philosophy Politics and Economics from Balliol College Oxford
The Right Revd David Walker ndash has held the position of Bishop of Manchester since 2013 Prior to that he was Bishop of Dudley from 2000 following 17 years in assorted parish ministries and industrial chaplaincy in the Diocese of Sheffield David is Chair of the Advisory Council on the Relations of Bishops and Religious Communities (ACRBRC) and acts as International Visitor for the Society of Ordained Scientists He is Deputy Chair of the Board of Governors of the Church Commissioners
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The RolePurpose of the role
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is responsible for providing direction and leadership towards the achievement of The Clinkrsquos mission objectives and strategic goals Accountable to the Board of Trustees the CEO heads the leadership team and oversees the work of the organisation and championing Clinkrsquos mission and activities to key stakeholders ensuring influence and impact
Key Responsibilities
To provide visible leadership for strategic and organisational development scaleup and financial sustainability in consultation with the Board of Trustees and to set any future strategic goals for The Clink Charity
n Provide leadership to the Executive Group inspiring and empowering them to drive the organisation through effective collaboration and a shared vision
n Ensure that The Clink Charity has the resources to make strong progress towards the achievement of its objectives lead the co-ordination of the charityrsquos future funding strategy
n To be responsible for developing and maintaining strategic relationships across all stakeholder communities ndash the Ministry of Justice HMPPS government ministers City amp Guilds the media employers and other partners
n To horizon scan and explore opportunities for the scaling up of The Clink Charityrsquos impact and presence within the broad mission and purpose of the organisation in conjunction with the Board of Trustees
n Work externally as an ambassador for The Clink engaging effectively with government the media and donors to promote our work stimulate wider support and help us achieve our objectives
n To be accountable to the Board of Trustees for financial quality and risk management assurance the safeguarding of the organisationrsquos reputation programme impact and fundraising capability as well as oversight of both the financial and people resources
n Maintain and foster an organisational culture that attracts retains and motivates committed and high-quality staff who come from a wide range of backgrounds life experiences and communities reflecting UK society as a whole
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The Individualn A record of achievement as a strategic and
operational leader with experience gained in senior positions in commercialnot-for-profitgovernmental environments responsible for a PampL and ideally with an understanding of the justice ecosystems
n An entrepreneurial commercial and visionary focus with a track record of building collaborative ventures and partnerships alongside an ability to successfully managing budgets identify and establish fundraising streams
n Highly motivated and experience of leading on the implementation of innovative business and financial strategies
n Experience of managing commercial relationships and engaging effectively to deliver sustainable financial outcomes
n Significant experience of building collaborative ventures and partnerships identify opportunities for pursuing and delivering business diversification
n A successful track record of working effectively with a non-executive board (or equivalent) to form the strategic direction of an operationally geographically dispersed organisation
n First-class communication and ambassadorial skills with the presence profile and ability to have a strong impact across a wide range of audiences including government foundations donors policy influencers the justice community partner organisations and the media
n Well-developed negotiating influencing and networking skills and the ability to be persuasive in politically sensitive andor complex stakeholder environments
n The ability to and experience of inspiring and engaging staff fostering a healthy organisational culture encouraging teamwork and collaboration
n A strong empathy with the mission vision and values of The Clink and the ability to realise these through the achievement of business goals
This role operates across England and Wales and therefore requires extensive travel and regular overnight stays
To apply for this position you must pass the following requirements
n Ministry of Justice Enhanced Vetting
n The right to work in the UK and provide original documentation as part of the recruitment process
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How to Apply
The Clink Charity has engaged the services of Odgers Berndtson to whom applications should be sent Applications should be sent at your earliest convenience and no later than 5pm on Monday 8 November 2021
In order to apply please submit a comprehensive CV along with a covering letter which sets out your interest in the role and encapsulates the aspects of your experience relevant to the required criteria Please include current salary details and the names and addresses of three referees Referees will not be approached until the final stages and not without prior permission from candidates
The preferred method of application is online at wwwodgerscom83865
If you are unable to apply online please email 83865odgersberndtsoncom
All applications will receive an automated response
Any postal applications should be sent direct to
Donna-Maria Miles Odgers Berndtson 20 Cannon Street London EC4M 6XD
All candidates are also requested to complete an online Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form which will be found at the end of the application process This will assist the client in monitoring selection decisions to assess whether equality of opportunity is being achieved Any information collated from the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Forms will not be used as part of the selection process and will be treated as strictly confidential
Personal dataIn line with GDPR we ask that you do NOT send us any information that can identify children or any of your Sensitive Personal Data (racial or ethnic origin political opinions religious or philosophical beliefs trade union membership data concerning health or sex life and sexual orientation genetic andor biometric data) in your CV and application documentation Following this notice any inclusion of your Sensitive Personal Data in your CVapplication documentation will be understood by us as your express consent to process this information going forward Please also remember to not mention anyonersquos information or details (eg referees) who have not previously agreed to their inclusion
Contact detailsFor a conversation in confidence please contact
Claudia Wardleclaudiawardleodgersberndtsoncom
Fatima Koumbarji fatimakoumbarjiodgersberndtsoncom
We are committed to ensuring everyone can access our website and application processes This includes people with sight loss hearing mobility and cognitive impairments Should you require access to these documents in alternative formats please contact donna-mariamilesodgersberndtsoncom
Also if you have any comments andor suggestions about improving access to our application processes please do not hesitate to contact us responsemanagerodgersberndtsoncom
theclinkcharityorg
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ContentsWelcome Letter from Finlay Scott 3
About The Clink Charity 4
Our History 6
Prison Facts 8
Our Performance ndash Finances and Metrics 9
Our Programme and Qualifications 11
Clink Graduate Case Studies 12
Clink Awards 13
The Clink Team 14
Our Trustees 15
The Role 16
The Individual 17
How to Apply 18
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Dear Candidate
I am delighted that you are considering applying for this very exciting role as Chief Executive of The Clink Charity This is an opportunity for an exceptional person to help transform the lives of prisoners and their families as well as victims of crime and society by supporting the reduction of crime rates and encouraging meaningful employment
Since we started nearly 11 years ago we have trained over 2500 prisoners to work in the hospitality industry and have helped reduce reoffending of our graduates by 65 Going forward we are planning to its increase our impact and work more closely with HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) by rolling our lsquoClink Kitchensrsquo concept to 70 prisons in England and Wales over the next 24 months We are aiming to train around 2000 student a year and build on our existing partnerships with our Clink Restaurants Clink Gardens and Clink Events
The Clink Charity is now at a key and exciting transition After ten successful years our CEO Chris Moore has decided to step down and move onto new pastures after establishing The Clink Charity as a key player in addressing the reduction of re-offending and providing those who want and deserve a second chance at life As Chief Executive you will lead our growth and impact and will be supported by a committed Board of Trustees and an experienced executive team To succeed you will already have strong operational experience know how to scale impact and how to build the right partnerships with government and others including funders You will also be able to think creatively and practically about the challenges ahead and how to evolve our financial model for future sustainability You will be a strong ambassador and role model for The Clink Charityrsquos mission and values We rely heavily on partnerships so you will be comfortable leading key stakeholders through influence government ministers funders delivery partners and the executive team
This is your opportunity to scale up a successful model with a strong financial base and to take it to the next level I hope this opportunity appeals to you and I very much look forward to hearing from you if you believe you have the experience skills values and commitment that we are looking for
With best wishes
Finlay ScottChairman
Welcome Letter from Finlay Scott Chairman
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The Clink has invested over pound12m to date of philanthropic donations and grants to build restaurants and gardens
By transforming the lives of prisoner students and our Clink graduates it is not only benefits them but also their families and victims of crime and society by reducing crime rates and encouraging meaningful employment We work in partnership with Her Majestyrsquos Prisons and Probation Service (HMPPS) and have training restaurants at HMP High Down HMP Cardiff HMP Brixton and HMP Styal We deliver training in our garden projects at HMP Send HMP Styal and HMP High Down and our production training kitchen at HMP Downview for our Clink Events
Re-offending rates are estimated to cost the taxpayer pound181 billion per annum The latest Justice Datalab report found that Clink graduates are 655 less likely to reoffend compared to comparable control group It is recognised that The Clink delivered an outstanding return on investment both financially but also in terms of
peoplesrsquo lives by reducing reoffending
Our mission is lsquoto reduce reoffending by providing training in a real working environment with support before and after release For those who want and deserve a second chance at lifersquo
Our values and prime objective is to reduce re-offending by being
n Apolitical n High qualityn Proactive n Sustainablen Flexible n Integratedn Supportive n Commercial whilst having a
social conscience
We describe ourselves and our social return on investment asn Making a society a safer placen Reducing crimen Impacting positively on families society and the
taxpayern Changing attitudes transforming lives and
creating second chances
About The Clink CharityRe-offending remains one of the most pressing challenges in Society today The Clink delivers and integrated training and support program that dramatically reduces reoffending by producing excellent outcomes across our training restaurants gardens and event catering projects
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n Roll out Clink Kitchens to 70 prisons in England and Wales over the next 24 months
n Clink Kitchens training 1200 students a day and 1600 every year
n Continue with the 4 restaurants training 140 a day and 180 every year
n Continue with the 3 gardens training 60 a day and 90 every year
n Continue with Clink Events training 15 a day and 30 every year
n Clink EventsCentrepoint students training 25 a day 100 every year
n Total train 1440 a day and 2000 every year
n Measurement
n A re offending rate sub 10 and 30 better than the match cohort
n Excellent reputation of restaurants and events maintained
n Be recognised as a national charity of substance
n Ensure that we have sustainable funding in place
Our Direction of Travel ndash Objectives for 202122
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n May 2009 The Clink Restaurant at HMP High Down opens as the first public restaurant within the walls of a working prison
n Mar 2010 The Clink Charity is formed
n Sept 2012 The second Clink Restaurant opens at HMP Cardiff Clink Gardens open at High Down
n Nov 2013 Clink Events launches to provide event catering
n Feb 2014 The third Clink Restaurant opens at HMP Brixton
n Jun 2014 The Clink enters a womenrsquos prison for the firsttime by opening The Clink Gardens at HMP Send in Surrey
n Apr 2015 The fourth Clink Restaurant opens in the disused chapel in the grounds of HMP Styal in Cheshire
n Sep 2017 The Clink Kitchens pilot starts at HMP Styal HMP Risley and HMP Bristol
n Feb 2018 Clink Events is listed as an accredited caterer for three years at the Guildhall in London
n May 2018 The first Clink training project to operate off prison grounds The Clink Cafeacute opens in the heart of Manchester city centre
n Oct 2018 To keep up with demand a new central production kitchen for Clink Events opens at HMP Downview in Surrey
n Feb 2020 The Clink Gardens open at HMP Styal
n April 2020 The Clink Charity celebrates its 10th year
n July 2020 ClinkampCollect and ClinkHome launches at HMP Brixton
n Dec 2020 ndash The Clink takes the decision to close The Clink Cafeacute in Manchester due to the pandemic
n Feb 2021 The Clink Charity announces the roll-out of Clink Kitchens to 70 prisons over a 3 year period
Our History
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Press comments
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Prison Factsn The estimated annual economic and social
cost of reoffending is pound181bn
n Prison population 2nd July 2021 n Men 75108 n Women 3190 n Total 78298
n Prison population has risen by 74 over last 30 years
n 48 of adults leaving prison re-offend within first 12 months
n 65 of adults leaving prison having served less than 12 months re-offend within the first 12 months
Prisoners were found to have
n 47 no qualifications
n 42 been expelled or permanently excluded (32 for women 43 for men)
n 24 been taken into care as a child (31 for women 24 for men)
n 13 never had a job
n 15 homeless before entering custody
n 46 of women and 21 of men had attempted suicide
n 63 used Class A drugs
n 62 had literacy skills of an 11 year old (15 nationally)
Our 10 Year Factsn Prisoners trained ndash 2500
n Customers served ndash over 1 million served in our restaurants cafeacute and at our Clink Events
n City and Guilds qualifications gained by our students ndash 1101
n Clink graduates supported in the community ndash 1800
n pound7m invested in capital projects by The Clink Charity to reduce reoffending through training and supporting those who want need and deserve a second chance
n Inc pound5m of grants given by grant maintaining trusts and philanthropic individual
n Inc pound2m capital spent on building the restaurants
n 5 Royal visits
n All 4 Clink restaurants held the No 1 position (in the same week) on TripAdvisor in November 2017 in their respective areas Including Brixton out of 22k London restaurants
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Our Performance ndash Finances and Metrics
Students Trained
2017 2018 2019
Training Hours 250k hrs 250k hrs 320k hrs
Students Trained 304 361 441
Certificates Awarded 106 142 225
Graduates Released 95 112 104
n The Justice Data Lab 2016
n 17 of The Clink programme participants reoffended within a year compared to 29 of offenders who didnrsquot participate in the programme
n This represented a 41 reduction in the likelihood of re-offending for those participating in the programme
n A statistically significant result
n The Justice Data Lab 2019
n The aggregate findings between 2009 and 2016 show that The Clink graduates had a 15 reoffending rate compared to the comparison grouprsquos 22 This is an improvement of a 32 improvement
n A statistically significant result
n In Brixton a reoffending rate of 11 compared to the comparison grouprsquos 32 A 656 improvement
n RBB Economic Impact Analysis 2020
n Found for every pound1 invested The Clink is likely to generate at least pound480 back to the prison service Government and society in reduced reoffending rates
n The Clink has invested over pound5m to date
n Estimates savings of pound37m to the taxpayer during The Clinkrsquos tenure
n Delivered a four-fold return on investment
n Research studies
n Greenwich University and Auckland University ndash Fine-dining in prisons Online TripAdvisor reviews 2010ndash2020 of The Clink training restaurants 2021 Gebbels McIntosh and Harkison (2021)
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Number of
staff average
Consolidated
Turnover
Consolidated
SurplusDeficit
Fixed Assets
2010
2
11493
1876
0
2011
4
490268
68936
30757
2012
6
751408
203500
286477
2013
12
1268263
549021
397233
2014
26
1512953
162793
674479
2015
35
2070014
114140
987273
2016
41
2341329
107373
1046344
2017
40
2400303
(63237)
960088
2018
54
3097748
(454120)
979587
2019
58
3381813
170596
820813
2020
59
2552188
742170
658166
Charity Annual Accounts
2020 Financial Results
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Our Programme and QualificationsThe Clink Integrated Rehabilitation Programme (CIRP)
Qualifications Delivered
Step 1 we recruit prisoners who volunteer to be trained have 6 to 18 months left to serve have completed all other restorative courses and have an adequate level of education
Step 2 we register the prisoners to train and work towards gaining their City and Guilds NVQ level 2 in food and beverage service cookery and food preparation and in our gardens a horticulture diploma over an 8 hour day in an environment that does not feel like prison Our Clink catering staff are industry professionals as well as trainers and assessors
Step 3 our staff support our students through their courses We are a registered UK training provider and wersquore proud to deliver the City and Guild qualifications
Step 4 we now have over 280 employers who are all willing to employ a Clink Graduate subject to a satisfactory interview We have no problem with placing our highly trained graduates into work They work in 4 and 5 star hotels Michelin starred restaurants high street chains and privately owned restaurants as well as sometimes returning to their original trades
Step 5 our full time support workers meet our students 3 months before release help them with their CV ensure that they have a bank account and also have somewhere to live On the day of release we meet them at the gate take them to probation their accommodation and a job interview We are then there for them 247 for as long as it takes to mentor them and reintegrate them back into society
City and Guilds National Vocational Qualifications delivered by The Clink
Restaurants
n Food and Beverage Service levels 1 and 2
n Food Preparation and Cookery levels 1 and 2
n Food safety level 2
n Barista level 2
n Diploma in Horticulture levels 1 and 2
Gardens
n Diploma ndash Horticulture
The Clink has direct claims status with City and Guilds
The Clink diploma qualifications ndash accredited by the Institute of Hospitality and delivered by The Clink This is currently licensed by the Institute until February 2022
n Foundation Certificate ndash Front of House
n Foundation Certificate ndash Kitchen
n Certificate ndash Front of House
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Clink Graduate Case Studies
ldquoThe Clink staff really treat you with so much respect they are kind non-judgemental they are interested in you and what you need to succeed Also working with the Clink Charity you are offered many other routes of personal support They help and advise prisoners with housing issues money issues employment in the community on ROTL and employment on release in the community where you are being releasedrdquo
Bev The Clink at HMP Styal
ldquoThe Clink staff team are amazing Not only highly experienced + knowledgeable in the hospitality industry but very professional in how they understand working with prisoners Thanks for this opportunity and hopefully I can share with you in the future my successrdquo
Adam The Clink at HMP High Down
ldquoMy time at The Clink was great as I had the chance to learn a new profession and gain skills to be used outside the wall The chefs and support team were very helpful and I have now secured work as a commis chef in a 5-star hotel in Londonrdquo
Dave The Clink at HMP Brixton
ldquoNever in a million years did I think at the age of 55 that I would have the opportunity to have a career change When I ended up in prison I thought my life was over It was this amazing charity that built up my self-esteem and a new zest for life At the end of my sentence my support worker arranged an interview for me at a 4-star hotel in London and after a successful interview I was offered a position as a commis chef where I am still working nine months later I really enjoy the job and hope to progress in the kitchenrdquo
Nicky The Clink at HMP High Down
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Clink Awards
The Clink has been awarded over 70 awards including
2020
n Guildford in Bloom 2020 ndash The Clink Gardens at HMP Send
2019
n Princess Royal Training Award ndash Standard of Excellence ndash The Clink Charity
n North East Cheshire Business Awards ndash Charity of the Year ndash Styal
n East Cheshire Chamber of Commerce ndash Special Achievement ndash Styal
n Time Out Magazine ndash 20 best places to eat in UK cities ndash Cardiff
2017
n Centre for Social Justice ndash The Social Enterprise Award ndash The Clink Charity
n Craft Guild of Chefs ndash Innovation Award ndash The Clink Charity
n The Charity Awards ndash Education amp Training ndash The Clink Charity
n The Charity Awards ndash Overall WinnerCharity of the Year
2015
n MampIT Awards bronze award for lsquoBest UK Unusual Venuersquo ndash Brixton
n Cost Sector Catering Public Sector Caterer of the Year Award ndash Chris Moore
n TripAdvisorrsquos Travellersrsquo Choice Awards 10th Best Restaurant in the UK ndash Cardiff
n The Observer Food Monthly Award for lsquoBest Ethical Restaurantrsquo ndash Brixton
2013
n The Craft Guild of Chefs Award for Education Excellence ndash Cardiff
n The Craft Guild of Chefs Award for Education Excellence ndash High Down
n Cost Sector Catering Award ndash Chris Moore named as one of the top 20 most influential caterers in the UK
n Finalist in the Guardian Charity Awards ndash High Down
2011
n Cost Sector Catering Award for best new concept in the public sector
n The Sustainable Restaurant Association 3 Star Award
n Catey Award ndash Best Education and Training Programme
n London Peace Award for Diversity
n The Springboard Charity Award for Diversity
n The Longford Prize
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The Clink Team2022 Organisation Chart
Chairman
Trustees
Chief
Executive
COO
Managing Director
Events amp Trading
Clink Events
Operation Team amp
Clink Bakery
Training amp
Operations
Director
5 Restaurant
Gardens General
Managers
5 Clink Kitchens
Area Managers
Fundraising
Marketing Manager
ChefRestaurant
Gardener Trainers35 Chef Trainers
Finance DirectorSupport amp
Mentoring Director
5 Support Worker
Area Managers
30 Support
Workers
Finance TeamrsquoData
ComplianceAudit
BanksLegal
PayrollSolution 22
External HR Service
Provider
Registered Active CharitiesCompanies
n The Clink Charity
n The Clink Restaurant Company Limited
n Clink Trading Limited
The Clink currently has 55 employees and by December 2021 it will be circa 65
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Our TrusteesFinlay Scott Chairman ndash Founder of The Clink Charity in April 2010 Finlay was also a Council Member of The Impetus Trust and advised an NHS Trust and also the Charities Aid Foundation He is an entrepreneur and management consultant having founded The Tragus Restaurant Group in 2002 was Chairman of Whitecross Dental Chairman and CEO of Aroma and has run and advised a variety of service advertising media and Hi-Tec companies
Kevin McGrath OBE DL ndash Deputy Chairman Co-Founder of The Clink Charity in April 2010 Kevin was the High Sheriff for Greater London 201415 Chairman of MampM Asset Management and a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Kevin is a Freeman of the City of London Chairman of The Lyric Theatre in Hammersmith and Trustee of a number of other charities
Tim Wates DL ndash started with Cazenove amp Co and subsequently joined Wates Group Tim is Chairman of Wates Developments Chairman of the Family Council and Chairman of the Coast to Capital Local Enterprise Partnership He is also a small company non-executive director and investor and a trustee of several Wates family charities Tim holds an MBA from Cambridge University
Rosemary Davidson ndash graduated from Oxford with a BA Hons in Jurisprudence and then gained a distinction from University College London with an LLM in Public Law and Human Rights Now a barrister specialising in extradition and public law Rosemary has a particular focus on immigration
prison law and national security work
Sir William Atkinson DL ndash has spent 42 years in education 25 of which was spent running a number of schools in London Currently William is Trustee of the Lyric Theatre The Royal Shakespeare Company Research Autism a Governor of Tottenham University Technical College and member of the advisory boards at Kidzania and Enterprise for Science
Bojana Ignjatovic ndash is an economist and partner at RBB Economics an economic consultancy specialising in the area of competition law Prior to joining RBB Bojana worked in the Government Economic Service In addition to her professional work Bojana is an occasional lecturer at Kings College London She holds an MSc in Economics from Birkbeck College London and a BA in Philosophy Politics and Economics from Balliol College Oxford
The Right Revd David Walker ndash has held the position of Bishop of Manchester since 2013 Prior to that he was Bishop of Dudley from 2000 following 17 years in assorted parish ministries and industrial chaplaincy in the Diocese of Sheffield David is Chair of the Advisory Council on the Relations of Bishops and Religious Communities (ACRBRC) and acts as International Visitor for the Society of Ordained Scientists He is Deputy Chair of the Board of Governors of the Church Commissioners
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The RolePurpose of the role
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is responsible for providing direction and leadership towards the achievement of The Clinkrsquos mission objectives and strategic goals Accountable to the Board of Trustees the CEO heads the leadership team and oversees the work of the organisation and championing Clinkrsquos mission and activities to key stakeholders ensuring influence and impact
Key Responsibilities
To provide visible leadership for strategic and organisational development scaleup and financial sustainability in consultation with the Board of Trustees and to set any future strategic goals for The Clink Charity
n Provide leadership to the Executive Group inspiring and empowering them to drive the organisation through effective collaboration and a shared vision
n Ensure that The Clink Charity has the resources to make strong progress towards the achievement of its objectives lead the co-ordination of the charityrsquos future funding strategy
n To be responsible for developing and maintaining strategic relationships across all stakeholder communities ndash the Ministry of Justice HMPPS government ministers City amp Guilds the media employers and other partners
n To horizon scan and explore opportunities for the scaling up of The Clink Charityrsquos impact and presence within the broad mission and purpose of the organisation in conjunction with the Board of Trustees
n Work externally as an ambassador for The Clink engaging effectively with government the media and donors to promote our work stimulate wider support and help us achieve our objectives
n To be accountable to the Board of Trustees for financial quality and risk management assurance the safeguarding of the organisationrsquos reputation programme impact and fundraising capability as well as oversight of both the financial and people resources
n Maintain and foster an organisational culture that attracts retains and motivates committed and high-quality staff who come from a wide range of backgrounds life experiences and communities reflecting UK society as a whole
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The Individualn A record of achievement as a strategic and
operational leader with experience gained in senior positions in commercialnot-for-profitgovernmental environments responsible for a PampL and ideally with an understanding of the justice ecosystems
n An entrepreneurial commercial and visionary focus with a track record of building collaborative ventures and partnerships alongside an ability to successfully managing budgets identify and establish fundraising streams
n Highly motivated and experience of leading on the implementation of innovative business and financial strategies
n Experience of managing commercial relationships and engaging effectively to deliver sustainable financial outcomes
n Significant experience of building collaborative ventures and partnerships identify opportunities for pursuing and delivering business diversification
n A successful track record of working effectively with a non-executive board (or equivalent) to form the strategic direction of an operationally geographically dispersed organisation
n First-class communication and ambassadorial skills with the presence profile and ability to have a strong impact across a wide range of audiences including government foundations donors policy influencers the justice community partner organisations and the media
n Well-developed negotiating influencing and networking skills and the ability to be persuasive in politically sensitive andor complex stakeholder environments
n The ability to and experience of inspiring and engaging staff fostering a healthy organisational culture encouraging teamwork and collaboration
n A strong empathy with the mission vision and values of The Clink and the ability to realise these through the achievement of business goals
This role operates across England and Wales and therefore requires extensive travel and regular overnight stays
To apply for this position you must pass the following requirements
n Ministry of Justice Enhanced Vetting
n The right to work in the UK and provide original documentation as part of the recruitment process
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How to Apply
The Clink Charity has engaged the services of Odgers Berndtson to whom applications should be sent Applications should be sent at your earliest convenience and no later than 5pm on Monday 8 November 2021
In order to apply please submit a comprehensive CV along with a covering letter which sets out your interest in the role and encapsulates the aspects of your experience relevant to the required criteria Please include current salary details and the names and addresses of three referees Referees will not be approached until the final stages and not without prior permission from candidates
The preferred method of application is online at wwwodgerscom83865
If you are unable to apply online please email 83865odgersberndtsoncom
All applications will receive an automated response
Any postal applications should be sent direct to
Donna-Maria Miles Odgers Berndtson 20 Cannon Street London EC4M 6XD
All candidates are also requested to complete an online Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form which will be found at the end of the application process This will assist the client in monitoring selection decisions to assess whether equality of opportunity is being achieved Any information collated from the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Forms will not be used as part of the selection process and will be treated as strictly confidential
Personal dataIn line with GDPR we ask that you do NOT send us any information that can identify children or any of your Sensitive Personal Data (racial or ethnic origin political opinions religious or philosophical beliefs trade union membership data concerning health or sex life and sexual orientation genetic andor biometric data) in your CV and application documentation Following this notice any inclusion of your Sensitive Personal Data in your CVapplication documentation will be understood by us as your express consent to process this information going forward Please also remember to not mention anyonersquos information or details (eg referees) who have not previously agreed to their inclusion
Contact detailsFor a conversation in confidence please contact
Claudia Wardleclaudiawardleodgersberndtsoncom
Fatima Koumbarji fatimakoumbarjiodgersberndtsoncom
We are committed to ensuring everyone can access our website and application processes This includes people with sight loss hearing mobility and cognitive impairments Should you require access to these documents in alternative formats please contact donna-mariamilesodgersberndtsoncom
Also if you have any comments andor suggestions about improving access to our application processes please do not hesitate to contact us responsemanagerodgersberndtsoncom
theclinkcharityorg
odgersberndtsoncom
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Dear Candidate
I am delighted that you are considering applying for this very exciting role as Chief Executive of The Clink Charity This is an opportunity for an exceptional person to help transform the lives of prisoners and their families as well as victims of crime and society by supporting the reduction of crime rates and encouraging meaningful employment
Since we started nearly 11 years ago we have trained over 2500 prisoners to work in the hospitality industry and have helped reduce reoffending of our graduates by 65 Going forward we are planning to its increase our impact and work more closely with HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) by rolling our lsquoClink Kitchensrsquo concept to 70 prisons in England and Wales over the next 24 months We are aiming to train around 2000 student a year and build on our existing partnerships with our Clink Restaurants Clink Gardens and Clink Events
The Clink Charity is now at a key and exciting transition After ten successful years our CEO Chris Moore has decided to step down and move onto new pastures after establishing The Clink Charity as a key player in addressing the reduction of re-offending and providing those who want and deserve a second chance at life As Chief Executive you will lead our growth and impact and will be supported by a committed Board of Trustees and an experienced executive team To succeed you will already have strong operational experience know how to scale impact and how to build the right partnerships with government and others including funders You will also be able to think creatively and practically about the challenges ahead and how to evolve our financial model for future sustainability You will be a strong ambassador and role model for The Clink Charityrsquos mission and values We rely heavily on partnerships so you will be comfortable leading key stakeholders through influence government ministers funders delivery partners and the executive team
This is your opportunity to scale up a successful model with a strong financial base and to take it to the next level I hope this opportunity appeals to you and I very much look forward to hearing from you if you believe you have the experience skills values and commitment that we are looking for
With best wishes
Finlay ScottChairman
Welcome Letter from Finlay Scott Chairman
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The Clink has invested over pound12m to date of philanthropic donations and grants to build restaurants and gardens
By transforming the lives of prisoner students and our Clink graduates it is not only benefits them but also their families and victims of crime and society by reducing crime rates and encouraging meaningful employment We work in partnership with Her Majestyrsquos Prisons and Probation Service (HMPPS) and have training restaurants at HMP High Down HMP Cardiff HMP Brixton and HMP Styal We deliver training in our garden projects at HMP Send HMP Styal and HMP High Down and our production training kitchen at HMP Downview for our Clink Events
Re-offending rates are estimated to cost the taxpayer pound181 billion per annum The latest Justice Datalab report found that Clink graduates are 655 less likely to reoffend compared to comparable control group It is recognised that The Clink delivered an outstanding return on investment both financially but also in terms of
peoplesrsquo lives by reducing reoffending
Our mission is lsquoto reduce reoffending by providing training in a real working environment with support before and after release For those who want and deserve a second chance at lifersquo
Our values and prime objective is to reduce re-offending by being
n Apolitical n High qualityn Proactive n Sustainablen Flexible n Integratedn Supportive n Commercial whilst having a
social conscience
We describe ourselves and our social return on investment asn Making a society a safer placen Reducing crimen Impacting positively on families society and the
taxpayern Changing attitudes transforming lives and
creating second chances
About The Clink CharityRe-offending remains one of the most pressing challenges in Society today The Clink delivers and integrated training and support program that dramatically reduces reoffending by producing excellent outcomes across our training restaurants gardens and event catering projects
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n Roll out Clink Kitchens to 70 prisons in England and Wales over the next 24 months
n Clink Kitchens training 1200 students a day and 1600 every year
n Continue with the 4 restaurants training 140 a day and 180 every year
n Continue with the 3 gardens training 60 a day and 90 every year
n Continue with Clink Events training 15 a day and 30 every year
n Clink EventsCentrepoint students training 25 a day 100 every year
n Total train 1440 a day and 2000 every year
n Measurement
n A re offending rate sub 10 and 30 better than the match cohort
n Excellent reputation of restaurants and events maintained
n Be recognised as a national charity of substance
n Ensure that we have sustainable funding in place
Our Direction of Travel ndash Objectives for 202122
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n May 2009 The Clink Restaurant at HMP High Down opens as the first public restaurant within the walls of a working prison
n Mar 2010 The Clink Charity is formed
n Sept 2012 The second Clink Restaurant opens at HMP Cardiff Clink Gardens open at High Down
n Nov 2013 Clink Events launches to provide event catering
n Feb 2014 The third Clink Restaurant opens at HMP Brixton
n Jun 2014 The Clink enters a womenrsquos prison for the firsttime by opening The Clink Gardens at HMP Send in Surrey
n Apr 2015 The fourth Clink Restaurant opens in the disused chapel in the grounds of HMP Styal in Cheshire
n Sep 2017 The Clink Kitchens pilot starts at HMP Styal HMP Risley and HMP Bristol
n Feb 2018 Clink Events is listed as an accredited caterer for three years at the Guildhall in London
n May 2018 The first Clink training project to operate off prison grounds The Clink Cafeacute opens in the heart of Manchester city centre
n Oct 2018 To keep up with demand a new central production kitchen for Clink Events opens at HMP Downview in Surrey
n Feb 2020 The Clink Gardens open at HMP Styal
n April 2020 The Clink Charity celebrates its 10th year
n July 2020 ClinkampCollect and ClinkHome launches at HMP Brixton
n Dec 2020 ndash The Clink takes the decision to close The Clink Cafeacute in Manchester due to the pandemic
n Feb 2021 The Clink Charity announces the roll-out of Clink Kitchens to 70 prisons over a 3 year period
Our History
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Press comments
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Prison Factsn The estimated annual economic and social
cost of reoffending is pound181bn
n Prison population 2nd July 2021 n Men 75108 n Women 3190 n Total 78298
n Prison population has risen by 74 over last 30 years
n 48 of adults leaving prison re-offend within first 12 months
n 65 of adults leaving prison having served less than 12 months re-offend within the first 12 months
Prisoners were found to have
n 47 no qualifications
n 42 been expelled or permanently excluded (32 for women 43 for men)
n 24 been taken into care as a child (31 for women 24 for men)
n 13 never had a job
n 15 homeless before entering custody
n 46 of women and 21 of men had attempted suicide
n 63 used Class A drugs
n 62 had literacy skills of an 11 year old (15 nationally)
Our 10 Year Factsn Prisoners trained ndash 2500
n Customers served ndash over 1 million served in our restaurants cafeacute and at our Clink Events
n City and Guilds qualifications gained by our students ndash 1101
n Clink graduates supported in the community ndash 1800
n pound7m invested in capital projects by The Clink Charity to reduce reoffending through training and supporting those who want need and deserve a second chance
n Inc pound5m of grants given by grant maintaining trusts and philanthropic individual
n Inc pound2m capital spent on building the restaurants
n 5 Royal visits
n All 4 Clink restaurants held the No 1 position (in the same week) on TripAdvisor in November 2017 in their respective areas Including Brixton out of 22k London restaurants
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Our Performance ndash Finances and Metrics
Students Trained
2017 2018 2019
Training Hours 250k hrs 250k hrs 320k hrs
Students Trained 304 361 441
Certificates Awarded 106 142 225
Graduates Released 95 112 104
n The Justice Data Lab 2016
n 17 of The Clink programme participants reoffended within a year compared to 29 of offenders who didnrsquot participate in the programme
n This represented a 41 reduction in the likelihood of re-offending for those participating in the programme
n A statistically significant result
n The Justice Data Lab 2019
n The aggregate findings between 2009 and 2016 show that The Clink graduates had a 15 reoffending rate compared to the comparison grouprsquos 22 This is an improvement of a 32 improvement
n A statistically significant result
n In Brixton a reoffending rate of 11 compared to the comparison grouprsquos 32 A 656 improvement
n RBB Economic Impact Analysis 2020
n Found for every pound1 invested The Clink is likely to generate at least pound480 back to the prison service Government and society in reduced reoffending rates
n The Clink has invested over pound5m to date
n Estimates savings of pound37m to the taxpayer during The Clinkrsquos tenure
n Delivered a four-fold return on investment
n Research studies
n Greenwich University and Auckland University ndash Fine-dining in prisons Online TripAdvisor reviews 2010ndash2020 of The Clink training restaurants 2021 Gebbels McIntosh and Harkison (2021)
Candidate Brief CEO The Clink Charity theclinkcharityorg
odgersberndtsoncom 10
Number of
staff average
Consolidated
Turnover
Consolidated
SurplusDeficit
Fixed Assets
2010
2
11493
1876
0
2011
4
490268
68936
30757
2012
6
751408
203500
286477
2013
12
1268263
549021
397233
2014
26
1512953
162793
674479
2015
35
2070014
114140
987273
2016
41
2341329
107373
1046344
2017
40
2400303
(63237)
960088
2018
54
3097748
(454120)
979587
2019
58
3381813
170596
820813
2020
59
2552188
742170
658166
Charity Annual Accounts
2020 Financial Results
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Our Programme and QualificationsThe Clink Integrated Rehabilitation Programme (CIRP)
Qualifications Delivered
Step 1 we recruit prisoners who volunteer to be trained have 6 to 18 months left to serve have completed all other restorative courses and have an adequate level of education
Step 2 we register the prisoners to train and work towards gaining their City and Guilds NVQ level 2 in food and beverage service cookery and food preparation and in our gardens a horticulture diploma over an 8 hour day in an environment that does not feel like prison Our Clink catering staff are industry professionals as well as trainers and assessors
Step 3 our staff support our students through their courses We are a registered UK training provider and wersquore proud to deliver the City and Guild qualifications
Step 4 we now have over 280 employers who are all willing to employ a Clink Graduate subject to a satisfactory interview We have no problem with placing our highly trained graduates into work They work in 4 and 5 star hotels Michelin starred restaurants high street chains and privately owned restaurants as well as sometimes returning to their original trades
Step 5 our full time support workers meet our students 3 months before release help them with their CV ensure that they have a bank account and also have somewhere to live On the day of release we meet them at the gate take them to probation their accommodation and a job interview We are then there for them 247 for as long as it takes to mentor them and reintegrate them back into society
City and Guilds National Vocational Qualifications delivered by The Clink
Restaurants
n Food and Beverage Service levels 1 and 2
n Food Preparation and Cookery levels 1 and 2
n Food safety level 2
n Barista level 2
n Diploma in Horticulture levels 1 and 2
Gardens
n Diploma ndash Horticulture
The Clink has direct claims status with City and Guilds
The Clink diploma qualifications ndash accredited by the Institute of Hospitality and delivered by The Clink This is currently licensed by the Institute until February 2022
n Foundation Certificate ndash Front of House
n Foundation Certificate ndash Kitchen
n Certificate ndash Front of House
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Clink Graduate Case Studies
ldquoThe Clink staff really treat you with so much respect they are kind non-judgemental they are interested in you and what you need to succeed Also working with the Clink Charity you are offered many other routes of personal support They help and advise prisoners with housing issues money issues employment in the community on ROTL and employment on release in the community where you are being releasedrdquo
Bev The Clink at HMP Styal
ldquoThe Clink staff team are amazing Not only highly experienced + knowledgeable in the hospitality industry but very professional in how they understand working with prisoners Thanks for this opportunity and hopefully I can share with you in the future my successrdquo
Adam The Clink at HMP High Down
ldquoMy time at The Clink was great as I had the chance to learn a new profession and gain skills to be used outside the wall The chefs and support team were very helpful and I have now secured work as a commis chef in a 5-star hotel in Londonrdquo
Dave The Clink at HMP Brixton
ldquoNever in a million years did I think at the age of 55 that I would have the opportunity to have a career change When I ended up in prison I thought my life was over It was this amazing charity that built up my self-esteem and a new zest for life At the end of my sentence my support worker arranged an interview for me at a 4-star hotel in London and after a successful interview I was offered a position as a commis chef where I am still working nine months later I really enjoy the job and hope to progress in the kitchenrdquo
Nicky The Clink at HMP High Down
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Clink Awards
The Clink has been awarded over 70 awards including
2020
n Guildford in Bloom 2020 ndash The Clink Gardens at HMP Send
2019
n Princess Royal Training Award ndash Standard of Excellence ndash The Clink Charity
n North East Cheshire Business Awards ndash Charity of the Year ndash Styal
n East Cheshire Chamber of Commerce ndash Special Achievement ndash Styal
n Time Out Magazine ndash 20 best places to eat in UK cities ndash Cardiff
2017
n Centre for Social Justice ndash The Social Enterprise Award ndash The Clink Charity
n Craft Guild of Chefs ndash Innovation Award ndash The Clink Charity
n The Charity Awards ndash Education amp Training ndash The Clink Charity
n The Charity Awards ndash Overall WinnerCharity of the Year
2015
n MampIT Awards bronze award for lsquoBest UK Unusual Venuersquo ndash Brixton
n Cost Sector Catering Public Sector Caterer of the Year Award ndash Chris Moore
n TripAdvisorrsquos Travellersrsquo Choice Awards 10th Best Restaurant in the UK ndash Cardiff
n The Observer Food Monthly Award for lsquoBest Ethical Restaurantrsquo ndash Brixton
2013
n The Craft Guild of Chefs Award for Education Excellence ndash Cardiff
n The Craft Guild of Chefs Award for Education Excellence ndash High Down
n Cost Sector Catering Award ndash Chris Moore named as one of the top 20 most influential caterers in the UK
n Finalist in the Guardian Charity Awards ndash High Down
2011
n Cost Sector Catering Award for best new concept in the public sector
n The Sustainable Restaurant Association 3 Star Award
n Catey Award ndash Best Education and Training Programme
n London Peace Award for Diversity
n The Springboard Charity Award for Diversity
n The Longford Prize
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The Clink Team2022 Organisation Chart
Chairman
Trustees
Chief
Executive
COO
Managing Director
Events amp Trading
Clink Events
Operation Team amp
Clink Bakery
Training amp
Operations
Director
5 Restaurant
Gardens General
Managers
5 Clink Kitchens
Area Managers
Fundraising
Marketing Manager
ChefRestaurant
Gardener Trainers35 Chef Trainers
Finance DirectorSupport amp
Mentoring Director
5 Support Worker
Area Managers
30 Support
Workers
Finance TeamrsquoData
ComplianceAudit
BanksLegal
PayrollSolution 22
External HR Service
Provider
Registered Active CharitiesCompanies
n The Clink Charity
n The Clink Restaurant Company Limited
n Clink Trading Limited
The Clink currently has 55 employees and by December 2021 it will be circa 65
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Our TrusteesFinlay Scott Chairman ndash Founder of The Clink Charity in April 2010 Finlay was also a Council Member of The Impetus Trust and advised an NHS Trust and also the Charities Aid Foundation He is an entrepreneur and management consultant having founded The Tragus Restaurant Group in 2002 was Chairman of Whitecross Dental Chairman and CEO of Aroma and has run and advised a variety of service advertising media and Hi-Tec companies
Kevin McGrath OBE DL ndash Deputy Chairman Co-Founder of The Clink Charity in April 2010 Kevin was the High Sheriff for Greater London 201415 Chairman of MampM Asset Management and a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Kevin is a Freeman of the City of London Chairman of The Lyric Theatre in Hammersmith and Trustee of a number of other charities
Tim Wates DL ndash started with Cazenove amp Co and subsequently joined Wates Group Tim is Chairman of Wates Developments Chairman of the Family Council and Chairman of the Coast to Capital Local Enterprise Partnership He is also a small company non-executive director and investor and a trustee of several Wates family charities Tim holds an MBA from Cambridge University
Rosemary Davidson ndash graduated from Oxford with a BA Hons in Jurisprudence and then gained a distinction from University College London with an LLM in Public Law and Human Rights Now a barrister specialising in extradition and public law Rosemary has a particular focus on immigration
prison law and national security work
Sir William Atkinson DL ndash has spent 42 years in education 25 of which was spent running a number of schools in London Currently William is Trustee of the Lyric Theatre The Royal Shakespeare Company Research Autism a Governor of Tottenham University Technical College and member of the advisory boards at Kidzania and Enterprise for Science
Bojana Ignjatovic ndash is an economist and partner at RBB Economics an economic consultancy specialising in the area of competition law Prior to joining RBB Bojana worked in the Government Economic Service In addition to her professional work Bojana is an occasional lecturer at Kings College London She holds an MSc in Economics from Birkbeck College London and a BA in Philosophy Politics and Economics from Balliol College Oxford
The Right Revd David Walker ndash has held the position of Bishop of Manchester since 2013 Prior to that he was Bishop of Dudley from 2000 following 17 years in assorted parish ministries and industrial chaplaincy in the Diocese of Sheffield David is Chair of the Advisory Council on the Relations of Bishops and Religious Communities (ACRBRC) and acts as International Visitor for the Society of Ordained Scientists He is Deputy Chair of the Board of Governors of the Church Commissioners
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The RolePurpose of the role
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is responsible for providing direction and leadership towards the achievement of The Clinkrsquos mission objectives and strategic goals Accountable to the Board of Trustees the CEO heads the leadership team and oversees the work of the organisation and championing Clinkrsquos mission and activities to key stakeholders ensuring influence and impact
Key Responsibilities
To provide visible leadership for strategic and organisational development scaleup and financial sustainability in consultation with the Board of Trustees and to set any future strategic goals for The Clink Charity
n Provide leadership to the Executive Group inspiring and empowering them to drive the organisation through effective collaboration and a shared vision
n Ensure that The Clink Charity has the resources to make strong progress towards the achievement of its objectives lead the co-ordination of the charityrsquos future funding strategy
n To be responsible for developing and maintaining strategic relationships across all stakeholder communities ndash the Ministry of Justice HMPPS government ministers City amp Guilds the media employers and other partners
n To horizon scan and explore opportunities for the scaling up of The Clink Charityrsquos impact and presence within the broad mission and purpose of the organisation in conjunction with the Board of Trustees
n Work externally as an ambassador for The Clink engaging effectively with government the media and donors to promote our work stimulate wider support and help us achieve our objectives
n To be accountable to the Board of Trustees for financial quality and risk management assurance the safeguarding of the organisationrsquos reputation programme impact and fundraising capability as well as oversight of both the financial and people resources
n Maintain and foster an organisational culture that attracts retains and motivates committed and high-quality staff who come from a wide range of backgrounds life experiences and communities reflecting UK society as a whole
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The Individualn A record of achievement as a strategic and
operational leader with experience gained in senior positions in commercialnot-for-profitgovernmental environments responsible for a PampL and ideally with an understanding of the justice ecosystems
n An entrepreneurial commercial and visionary focus with a track record of building collaborative ventures and partnerships alongside an ability to successfully managing budgets identify and establish fundraising streams
n Highly motivated and experience of leading on the implementation of innovative business and financial strategies
n Experience of managing commercial relationships and engaging effectively to deliver sustainable financial outcomes
n Significant experience of building collaborative ventures and partnerships identify opportunities for pursuing and delivering business diversification
n A successful track record of working effectively with a non-executive board (or equivalent) to form the strategic direction of an operationally geographically dispersed organisation
n First-class communication and ambassadorial skills with the presence profile and ability to have a strong impact across a wide range of audiences including government foundations donors policy influencers the justice community partner organisations and the media
n Well-developed negotiating influencing and networking skills and the ability to be persuasive in politically sensitive andor complex stakeholder environments
n The ability to and experience of inspiring and engaging staff fostering a healthy organisational culture encouraging teamwork and collaboration
n A strong empathy with the mission vision and values of The Clink and the ability to realise these through the achievement of business goals
This role operates across England and Wales and therefore requires extensive travel and regular overnight stays
To apply for this position you must pass the following requirements
n Ministry of Justice Enhanced Vetting
n The right to work in the UK and provide original documentation as part of the recruitment process
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How to Apply
The Clink Charity has engaged the services of Odgers Berndtson to whom applications should be sent Applications should be sent at your earliest convenience and no later than 5pm on Monday 8 November 2021
In order to apply please submit a comprehensive CV along with a covering letter which sets out your interest in the role and encapsulates the aspects of your experience relevant to the required criteria Please include current salary details and the names and addresses of three referees Referees will not be approached until the final stages and not without prior permission from candidates
The preferred method of application is online at wwwodgerscom83865
If you are unable to apply online please email 83865odgersberndtsoncom
All applications will receive an automated response
Any postal applications should be sent direct to
Donna-Maria Miles Odgers Berndtson 20 Cannon Street London EC4M 6XD
All candidates are also requested to complete an online Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form which will be found at the end of the application process This will assist the client in monitoring selection decisions to assess whether equality of opportunity is being achieved Any information collated from the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Forms will not be used as part of the selection process and will be treated as strictly confidential
Personal dataIn line with GDPR we ask that you do NOT send us any information that can identify children or any of your Sensitive Personal Data (racial or ethnic origin political opinions religious or philosophical beliefs trade union membership data concerning health or sex life and sexual orientation genetic andor biometric data) in your CV and application documentation Following this notice any inclusion of your Sensitive Personal Data in your CVapplication documentation will be understood by us as your express consent to process this information going forward Please also remember to not mention anyonersquos information or details (eg referees) who have not previously agreed to their inclusion
Contact detailsFor a conversation in confidence please contact
Claudia Wardleclaudiawardleodgersberndtsoncom
Fatima Koumbarji fatimakoumbarjiodgersberndtsoncom
We are committed to ensuring everyone can access our website and application processes This includes people with sight loss hearing mobility and cognitive impairments Should you require access to these documents in alternative formats please contact donna-mariamilesodgersberndtsoncom
Also if you have any comments andor suggestions about improving access to our application processes please do not hesitate to contact us responsemanagerodgersberndtsoncom
theclinkcharityorg
odgersberndtsoncom
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The Clink has invested over pound12m to date of philanthropic donations and grants to build restaurants and gardens
By transforming the lives of prisoner students and our Clink graduates it is not only benefits them but also their families and victims of crime and society by reducing crime rates and encouraging meaningful employment We work in partnership with Her Majestyrsquos Prisons and Probation Service (HMPPS) and have training restaurants at HMP High Down HMP Cardiff HMP Brixton and HMP Styal We deliver training in our garden projects at HMP Send HMP Styal and HMP High Down and our production training kitchen at HMP Downview for our Clink Events
Re-offending rates are estimated to cost the taxpayer pound181 billion per annum The latest Justice Datalab report found that Clink graduates are 655 less likely to reoffend compared to comparable control group It is recognised that The Clink delivered an outstanding return on investment both financially but also in terms of
peoplesrsquo lives by reducing reoffending
Our mission is lsquoto reduce reoffending by providing training in a real working environment with support before and after release For those who want and deserve a second chance at lifersquo
Our values and prime objective is to reduce re-offending by being
n Apolitical n High qualityn Proactive n Sustainablen Flexible n Integratedn Supportive n Commercial whilst having a
social conscience
We describe ourselves and our social return on investment asn Making a society a safer placen Reducing crimen Impacting positively on families society and the
taxpayern Changing attitudes transforming lives and
creating second chances
About The Clink CharityRe-offending remains one of the most pressing challenges in Society today The Clink delivers and integrated training and support program that dramatically reduces reoffending by producing excellent outcomes across our training restaurants gardens and event catering projects
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n Roll out Clink Kitchens to 70 prisons in England and Wales over the next 24 months
n Clink Kitchens training 1200 students a day and 1600 every year
n Continue with the 4 restaurants training 140 a day and 180 every year
n Continue with the 3 gardens training 60 a day and 90 every year
n Continue with Clink Events training 15 a day and 30 every year
n Clink EventsCentrepoint students training 25 a day 100 every year
n Total train 1440 a day and 2000 every year
n Measurement
n A re offending rate sub 10 and 30 better than the match cohort
n Excellent reputation of restaurants and events maintained
n Be recognised as a national charity of substance
n Ensure that we have sustainable funding in place
Our Direction of Travel ndash Objectives for 202122
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n May 2009 The Clink Restaurant at HMP High Down opens as the first public restaurant within the walls of a working prison
n Mar 2010 The Clink Charity is formed
n Sept 2012 The second Clink Restaurant opens at HMP Cardiff Clink Gardens open at High Down
n Nov 2013 Clink Events launches to provide event catering
n Feb 2014 The third Clink Restaurant opens at HMP Brixton
n Jun 2014 The Clink enters a womenrsquos prison for the firsttime by opening The Clink Gardens at HMP Send in Surrey
n Apr 2015 The fourth Clink Restaurant opens in the disused chapel in the grounds of HMP Styal in Cheshire
n Sep 2017 The Clink Kitchens pilot starts at HMP Styal HMP Risley and HMP Bristol
n Feb 2018 Clink Events is listed as an accredited caterer for three years at the Guildhall in London
n May 2018 The first Clink training project to operate off prison grounds The Clink Cafeacute opens in the heart of Manchester city centre
n Oct 2018 To keep up with demand a new central production kitchen for Clink Events opens at HMP Downview in Surrey
n Feb 2020 The Clink Gardens open at HMP Styal
n April 2020 The Clink Charity celebrates its 10th year
n July 2020 ClinkampCollect and ClinkHome launches at HMP Brixton
n Dec 2020 ndash The Clink takes the decision to close The Clink Cafeacute in Manchester due to the pandemic
n Feb 2021 The Clink Charity announces the roll-out of Clink Kitchens to 70 prisons over a 3 year period
Our History
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Press comments
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Prison Factsn The estimated annual economic and social
cost of reoffending is pound181bn
n Prison population 2nd July 2021 n Men 75108 n Women 3190 n Total 78298
n Prison population has risen by 74 over last 30 years
n 48 of adults leaving prison re-offend within first 12 months
n 65 of adults leaving prison having served less than 12 months re-offend within the first 12 months
Prisoners were found to have
n 47 no qualifications
n 42 been expelled or permanently excluded (32 for women 43 for men)
n 24 been taken into care as a child (31 for women 24 for men)
n 13 never had a job
n 15 homeless before entering custody
n 46 of women and 21 of men had attempted suicide
n 63 used Class A drugs
n 62 had literacy skills of an 11 year old (15 nationally)
Our 10 Year Factsn Prisoners trained ndash 2500
n Customers served ndash over 1 million served in our restaurants cafeacute and at our Clink Events
n City and Guilds qualifications gained by our students ndash 1101
n Clink graduates supported in the community ndash 1800
n pound7m invested in capital projects by The Clink Charity to reduce reoffending through training and supporting those who want need and deserve a second chance
n Inc pound5m of grants given by grant maintaining trusts and philanthropic individual
n Inc pound2m capital spent on building the restaurants
n 5 Royal visits
n All 4 Clink restaurants held the No 1 position (in the same week) on TripAdvisor in November 2017 in their respective areas Including Brixton out of 22k London restaurants
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Our Performance ndash Finances and Metrics
Students Trained
2017 2018 2019
Training Hours 250k hrs 250k hrs 320k hrs
Students Trained 304 361 441
Certificates Awarded 106 142 225
Graduates Released 95 112 104
n The Justice Data Lab 2016
n 17 of The Clink programme participants reoffended within a year compared to 29 of offenders who didnrsquot participate in the programme
n This represented a 41 reduction in the likelihood of re-offending for those participating in the programme
n A statistically significant result
n The Justice Data Lab 2019
n The aggregate findings between 2009 and 2016 show that The Clink graduates had a 15 reoffending rate compared to the comparison grouprsquos 22 This is an improvement of a 32 improvement
n A statistically significant result
n In Brixton a reoffending rate of 11 compared to the comparison grouprsquos 32 A 656 improvement
n RBB Economic Impact Analysis 2020
n Found for every pound1 invested The Clink is likely to generate at least pound480 back to the prison service Government and society in reduced reoffending rates
n The Clink has invested over pound5m to date
n Estimates savings of pound37m to the taxpayer during The Clinkrsquos tenure
n Delivered a four-fold return on investment
n Research studies
n Greenwich University and Auckland University ndash Fine-dining in prisons Online TripAdvisor reviews 2010ndash2020 of The Clink training restaurants 2021 Gebbels McIntosh and Harkison (2021)
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Number of
staff average
Consolidated
Turnover
Consolidated
SurplusDeficit
Fixed Assets
2010
2
11493
1876
0
2011
4
490268
68936
30757
2012
6
751408
203500
286477
2013
12
1268263
549021
397233
2014
26
1512953
162793
674479
2015
35
2070014
114140
987273
2016
41
2341329
107373
1046344
2017
40
2400303
(63237)
960088
2018
54
3097748
(454120)
979587
2019
58
3381813
170596
820813
2020
59
2552188
742170
658166
Charity Annual Accounts
2020 Financial Results
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Our Programme and QualificationsThe Clink Integrated Rehabilitation Programme (CIRP)
Qualifications Delivered
Step 1 we recruit prisoners who volunteer to be trained have 6 to 18 months left to serve have completed all other restorative courses and have an adequate level of education
Step 2 we register the prisoners to train and work towards gaining their City and Guilds NVQ level 2 in food and beverage service cookery and food preparation and in our gardens a horticulture diploma over an 8 hour day in an environment that does not feel like prison Our Clink catering staff are industry professionals as well as trainers and assessors
Step 3 our staff support our students through their courses We are a registered UK training provider and wersquore proud to deliver the City and Guild qualifications
Step 4 we now have over 280 employers who are all willing to employ a Clink Graduate subject to a satisfactory interview We have no problem with placing our highly trained graduates into work They work in 4 and 5 star hotels Michelin starred restaurants high street chains and privately owned restaurants as well as sometimes returning to their original trades
Step 5 our full time support workers meet our students 3 months before release help them with their CV ensure that they have a bank account and also have somewhere to live On the day of release we meet them at the gate take them to probation their accommodation and a job interview We are then there for them 247 for as long as it takes to mentor them and reintegrate them back into society
City and Guilds National Vocational Qualifications delivered by The Clink
Restaurants
n Food and Beverage Service levels 1 and 2
n Food Preparation and Cookery levels 1 and 2
n Food safety level 2
n Barista level 2
n Diploma in Horticulture levels 1 and 2
Gardens
n Diploma ndash Horticulture
The Clink has direct claims status with City and Guilds
The Clink diploma qualifications ndash accredited by the Institute of Hospitality and delivered by The Clink This is currently licensed by the Institute until February 2022
n Foundation Certificate ndash Front of House
n Foundation Certificate ndash Kitchen
n Certificate ndash Front of House
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Clink Graduate Case Studies
ldquoThe Clink staff really treat you with so much respect they are kind non-judgemental they are interested in you and what you need to succeed Also working with the Clink Charity you are offered many other routes of personal support They help and advise prisoners with housing issues money issues employment in the community on ROTL and employment on release in the community where you are being releasedrdquo
Bev The Clink at HMP Styal
ldquoThe Clink staff team are amazing Not only highly experienced + knowledgeable in the hospitality industry but very professional in how they understand working with prisoners Thanks for this opportunity and hopefully I can share with you in the future my successrdquo
Adam The Clink at HMP High Down
ldquoMy time at The Clink was great as I had the chance to learn a new profession and gain skills to be used outside the wall The chefs and support team were very helpful and I have now secured work as a commis chef in a 5-star hotel in Londonrdquo
Dave The Clink at HMP Brixton
ldquoNever in a million years did I think at the age of 55 that I would have the opportunity to have a career change When I ended up in prison I thought my life was over It was this amazing charity that built up my self-esteem and a new zest for life At the end of my sentence my support worker arranged an interview for me at a 4-star hotel in London and after a successful interview I was offered a position as a commis chef where I am still working nine months later I really enjoy the job and hope to progress in the kitchenrdquo
Nicky The Clink at HMP High Down
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Clink Awards
The Clink has been awarded over 70 awards including
2020
n Guildford in Bloom 2020 ndash The Clink Gardens at HMP Send
2019
n Princess Royal Training Award ndash Standard of Excellence ndash The Clink Charity
n North East Cheshire Business Awards ndash Charity of the Year ndash Styal
n East Cheshire Chamber of Commerce ndash Special Achievement ndash Styal
n Time Out Magazine ndash 20 best places to eat in UK cities ndash Cardiff
2017
n Centre for Social Justice ndash The Social Enterprise Award ndash The Clink Charity
n Craft Guild of Chefs ndash Innovation Award ndash The Clink Charity
n The Charity Awards ndash Education amp Training ndash The Clink Charity
n The Charity Awards ndash Overall WinnerCharity of the Year
2015
n MampIT Awards bronze award for lsquoBest UK Unusual Venuersquo ndash Brixton
n Cost Sector Catering Public Sector Caterer of the Year Award ndash Chris Moore
n TripAdvisorrsquos Travellersrsquo Choice Awards 10th Best Restaurant in the UK ndash Cardiff
n The Observer Food Monthly Award for lsquoBest Ethical Restaurantrsquo ndash Brixton
2013
n The Craft Guild of Chefs Award for Education Excellence ndash Cardiff
n The Craft Guild of Chefs Award for Education Excellence ndash High Down
n Cost Sector Catering Award ndash Chris Moore named as one of the top 20 most influential caterers in the UK
n Finalist in the Guardian Charity Awards ndash High Down
2011
n Cost Sector Catering Award for best new concept in the public sector
n The Sustainable Restaurant Association 3 Star Award
n Catey Award ndash Best Education and Training Programme
n London Peace Award for Diversity
n The Springboard Charity Award for Diversity
n The Longford Prize
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The Clink Team2022 Organisation Chart
Chairman
Trustees
Chief
Executive
COO
Managing Director
Events amp Trading
Clink Events
Operation Team amp
Clink Bakery
Training amp
Operations
Director
5 Restaurant
Gardens General
Managers
5 Clink Kitchens
Area Managers
Fundraising
Marketing Manager
ChefRestaurant
Gardener Trainers35 Chef Trainers
Finance DirectorSupport amp
Mentoring Director
5 Support Worker
Area Managers
30 Support
Workers
Finance TeamrsquoData
ComplianceAudit
BanksLegal
PayrollSolution 22
External HR Service
Provider
Registered Active CharitiesCompanies
n The Clink Charity
n The Clink Restaurant Company Limited
n Clink Trading Limited
The Clink currently has 55 employees and by December 2021 it will be circa 65
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Our TrusteesFinlay Scott Chairman ndash Founder of The Clink Charity in April 2010 Finlay was also a Council Member of The Impetus Trust and advised an NHS Trust and also the Charities Aid Foundation He is an entrepreneur and management consultant having founded The Tragus Restaurant Group in 2002 was Chairman of Whitecross Dental Chairman and CEO of Aroma and has run and advised a variety of service advertising media and Hi-Tec companies
Kevin McGrath OBE DL ndash Deputy Chairman Co-Founder of The Clink Charity in April 2010 Kevin was the High Sheriff for Greater London 201415 Chairman of MampM Asset Management and a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Kevin is a Freeman of the City of London Chairman of The Lyric Theatre in Hammersmith and Trustee of a number of other charities
Tim Wates DL ndash started with Cazenove amp Co and subsequently joined Wates Group Tim is Chairman of Wates Developments Chairman of the Family Council and Chairman of the Coast to Capital Local Enterprise Partnership He is also a small company non-executive director and investor and a trustee of several Wates family charities Tim holds an MBA from Cambridge University
Rosemary Davidson ndash graduated from Oxford with a BA Hons in Jurisprudence and then gained a distinction from University College London with an LLM in Public Law and Human Rights Now a barrister specialising in extradition and public law Rosemary has a particular focus on immigration
prison law and national security work
Sir William Atkinson DL ndash has spent 42 years in education 25 of which was spent running a number of schools in London Currently William is Trustee of the Lyric Theatre The Royal Shakespeare Company Research Autism a Governor of Tottenham University Technical College and member of the advisory boards at Kidzania and Enterprise for Science
Bojana Ignjatovic ndash is an economist and partner at RBB Economics an economic consultancy specialising in the area of competition law Prior to joining RBB Bojana worked in the Government Economic Service In addition to her professional work Bojana is an occasional lecturer at Kings College London She holds an MSc in Economics from Birkbeck College London and a BA in Philosophy Politics and Economics from Balliol College Oxford
The Right Revd David Walker ndash has held the position of Bishop of Manchester since 2013 Prior to that he was Bishop of Dudley from 2000 following 17 years in assorted parish ministries and industrial chaplaincy in the Diocese of Sheffield David is Chair of the Advisory Council on the Relations of Bishops and Religious Communities (ACRBRC) and acts as International Visitor for the Society of Ordained Scientists He is Deputy Chair of the Board of Governors of the Church Commissioners
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The RolePurpose of the role
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is responsible for providing direction and leadership towards the achievement of The Clinkrsquos mission objectives and strategic goals Accountable to the Board of Trustees the CEO heads the leadership team and oversees the work of the organisation and championing Clinkrsquos mission and activities to key stakeholders ensuring influence and impact
Key Responsibilities
To provide visible leadership for strategic and organisational development scaleup and financial sustainability in consultation with the Board of Trustees and to set any future strategic goals for The Clink Charity
n Provide leadership to the Executive Group inspiring and empowering them to drive the organisation through effective collaboration and a shared vision
n Ensure that The Clink Charity has the resources to make strong progress towards the achievement of its objectives lead the co-ordination of the charityrsquos future funding strategy
n To be responsible for developing and maintaining strategic relationships across all stakeholder communities ndash the Ministry of Justice HMPPS government ministers City amp Guilds the media employers and other partners
n To horizon scan and explore opportunities for the scaling up of The Clink Charityrsquos impact and presence within the broad mission and purpose of the organisation in conjunction with the Board of Trustees
n Work externally as an ambassador for The Clink engaging effectively with government the media and donors to promote our work stimulate wider support and help us achieve our objectives
n To be accountable to the Board of Trustees for financial quality and risk management assurance the safeguarding of the organisationrsquos reputation programme impact and fundraising capability as well as oversight of both the financial and people resources
n Maintain and foster an organisational culture that attracts retains and motivates committed and high-quality staff who come from a wide range of backgrounds life experiences and communities reflecting UK society as a whole
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The Individualn A record of achievement as a strategic and
operational leader with experience gained in senior positions in commercialnot-for-profitgovernmental environments responsible for a PampL and ideally with an understanding of the justice ecosystems
n An entrepreneurial commercial and visionary focus with a track record of building collaborative ventures and partnerships alongside an ability to successfully managing budgets identify and establish fundraising streams
n Highly motivated and experience of leading on the implementation of innovative business and financial strategies
n Experience of managing commercial relationships and engaging effectively to deliver sustainable financial outcomes
n Significant experience of building collaborative ventures and partnerships identify opportunities for pursuing and delivering business diversification
n A successful track record of working effectively with a non-executive board (or equivalent) to form the strategic direction of an operationally geographically dispersed organisation
n First-class communication and ambassadorial skills with the presence profile and ability to have a strong impact across a wide range of audiences including government foundations donors policy influencers the justice community partner organisations and the media
n Well-developed negotiating influencing and networking skills and the ability to be persuasive in politically sensitive andor complex stakeholder environments
n The ability to and experience of inspiring and engaging staff fostering a healthy organisational culture encouraging teamwork and collaboration
n A strong empathy with the mission vision and values of The Clink and the ability to realise these through the achievement of business goals
This role operates across England and Wales and therefore requires extensive travel and regular overnight stays
To apply for this position you must pass the following requirements
n Ministry of Justice Enhanced Vetting
n The right to work in the UK and provide original documentation as part of the recruitment process
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How to Apply
The Clink Charity has engaged the services of Odgers Berndtson to whom applications should be sent Applications should be sent at your earliest convenience and no later than 5pm on Monday 8 November 2021
In order to apply please submit a comprehensive CV along with a covering letter which sets out your interest in the role and encapsulates the aspects of your experience relevant to the required criteria Please include current salary details and the names and addresses of three referees Referees will not be approached until the final stages and not without prior permission from candidates
The preferred method of application is online at wwwodgerscom83865
If you are unable to apply online please email 83865odgersberndtsoncom
All applications will receive an automated response
Any postal applications should be sent direct to
Donna-Maria Miles Odgers Berndtson 20 Cannon Street London EC4M 6XD
All candidates are also requested to complete an online Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form which will be found at the end of the application process This will assist the client in monitoring selection decisions to assess whether equality of opportunity is being achieved Any information collated from the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Forms will not be used as part of the selection process and will be treated as strictly confidential
Personal dataIn line with GDPR we ask that you do NOT send us any information that can identify children or any of your Sensitive Personal Data (racial or ethnic origin political opinions religious or philosophical beliefs trade union membership data concerning health or sex life and sexual orientation genetic andor biometric data) in your CV and application documentation Following this notice any inclusion of your Sensitive Personal Data in your CVapplication documentation will be understood by us as your express consent to process this information going forward Please also remember to not mention anyonersquos information or details (eg referees) who have not previously agreed to their inclusion
Contact detailsFor a conversation in confidence please contact
Claudia Wardleclaudiawardleodgersberndtsoncom
Fatima Koumbarji fatimakoumbarjiodgersberndtsoncom
We are committed to ensuring everyone can access our website and application processes This includes people with sight loss hearing mobility and cognitive impairments Should you require access to these documents in alternative formats please contact donna-mariamilesodgersberndtsoncom
Also if you have any comments andor suggestions about improving access to our application processes please do not hesitate to contact us responsemanagerodgersberndtsoncom
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n Roll out Clink Kitchens to 70 prisons in England and Wales over the next 24 months
n Clink Kitchens training 1200 students a day and 1600 every year
n Continue with the 4 restaurants training 140 a day and 180 every year
n Continue with the 3 gardens training 60 a day and 90 every year
n Continue with Clink Events training 15 a day and 30 every year
n Clink EventsCentrepoint students training 25 a day 100 every year
n Total train 1440 a day and 2000 every year
n Measurement
n A re offending rate sub 10 and 30 better than the match cohort
n Excellent reputation of restaurants and events maintained
n Be recognised as a national charity of substance
n Ensure that we have sustainable funding in place
Our Direction of Travel ndash Objectives for 202122
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n May 2009 The Clink Restaurant at HMP High Down opens as the first public restaurant within the walls of a working prison
n Mar 2010 The Clink Charity is formed
n Sept 2012 The second Clink Restaurant opens at HMP Cardiff Clink Gardens open at High Down
n Nov 2013 Clink Events launches to provide event catering
n Feb 2014 The third Clink Restaurant opens at HMP Brixton
n Jun 2014 The Clink enters a womenrsquos prison for the firsttime by opening The Clink Gardens at HMP Send in Surrey
n Apr 2015 The fourth Clink Restaurant opens in the disused chapel in the grounds of HMP Styal in Cheshire
n Sep 2017 The Clink Kitchens pilot starts at HMP Styal HMP Risley and HMP Bristol
n Feb 2018 Clink Events is listed as an accredited caterer for three years at the Guildhall in London
n May 2018 The first Clink training project to operate off prison grounds The Clink Cafeacute opens in the heart of Manchester city centre
n Oct 2018 To keep up with demand a new central production kitchen for Clink Events opens at HMP Downview in Surrey
n Feb 2020 The Clink Gardens open at HMP Styal
n April 2020 The Clink Charity celebrates its 10th year
n July 2020 ClinkampCollect and ClinkHome launches at HMP Brixton
n Dec 2020 ndash The Clink takes the decision to close The Clink Cafeacute in Manchester due to the pandemic
n Feb 2021 The Clink Charity announces the roll-out of Clink Kitchens to 70 prisons over a 3 year period
Our History
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Press comments
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Prison Factsn The estimated annual economic and social
cost of reoffending is pound181bn
n Prison population 2nd July 2021 n Men 75108 n Women 3190 n Total 78298
n Prison population has risen by 74 over last 30 years
n 48 of adults leaving prison re-offend within first 12 months
n 65 of adults leaving prison having served less than 12 months re-offend within the first 12 months
Prisoners were found to have
n 47 no qualifications
n 42 been expelled or permanently excluded (32 for women 43 for men)
n 24 been taken into care as a child (31 for women 24 for men)
n 13 never had a job
n 15 homeless before entering custody
n 46 of women and 21 of men had attempted suicide
n 63 used Class A drugs
n 62 had literacy skills of an 11 year old (15 nationally)
Our 10 Year Factsn Prisoners trained ndash 2500
n Customers served ndash over 1 million served in our restaurants cafeacute and at our Clink Events
n City and Guilds qualifications gained by our students ndash 1101
n Clink graduates supported in the community ndash 1800
n pound7m invested in capital projects by The Clink Charity to reduce reoffending through training and supporting those who want need and deserve a second chance
n Inc pound5m of grants given by grant maintaining trusts and philanthropic individual
n Inc pound2m capital spent on building the restaurants
n 5 Royal visits
n All 4 Clink restaurants held the No 1 position (in the same week) on TripAdvisor in November 2017 in their respective areas Including Brixton out of 22k London restaurants
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Our Performance ndash Finances and Metrics
Students Trained
2017 2018 2019
Training Hours 250k hrs 250k hrs 320k hrs
Students Trained 304 361 441
Certificates Awarded 106 142 225
Graduates Released 95 112 104
n The Justice Data Lab 2016
n 17 of The Clink programme participants reoffended within a year compared to 29 of offenders who didnrsquot participate in the programme
n This represented a 41 reduction in the likelihood of re-offending for those participating in the programme
n A statistically significant result
n The Justice Data Lab 2019
n The aggregate findings between 2009 and 2016 show that The Clink graduates had a 15 reoffending rate compared to the comparison grouprsquos 22 This is an improvement of a 32 improvement
n A statistically significant result
n In Brixton a reoffending rate of 11 compared to the comparison grouprsquos 32 A 656 improvement
n RBB Economic Impact Analysis 2020
n Found for every pound1 invested The Clink is likely to generate at least pound480 back to the prison service Government and society in reduced reoffending rates
n The Clink has invested over pound5m to date
n Estimates savings of pound37m to the taxpayer during The Clinkrsquos tenure
n Delivered a four-fold return on investment
n Research studies
n Greenwich University and Auckland University ndash Fine-dining in prisons Online TripAdvisor reviews 2010ndash2020 of The Clink training restaurants 2021 Gebbels McIntosh and Harkison (2021)
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Number of
staff average
Consolidated
Turnover
Consolidated
SurplusDeficit
Fixed Assets
2010
2
11493
1876
0
2011
4
490268
68936
30757
2012
6
751408
203500
286477
2013
12
1268263
549021
397233
2014
26
1512953
162793
674479
2015
35
2070014
114140
987273
2016
41
2341329
107373
1046344
2017
40
2400303
(63237)
960088
2018
54
3097748
(454120)
979587
2019
58
3381813
170596
820813
2020
59
2552188
742170
658166
Charity Annual Accounts
2020 Financial Results
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Our Programme and QualificationsThe Clink Integrated Rehabilitation Programme (CIRP)
Qualifications Delivered
Step 1 we recruit prisoners who volunteer to be trained have 6 to 18 months left to serve have completed all other restorative courses and have an adequate level of education
Step 2 we register the prisoners to train and work towards gaining their City and Guilds NVQ level 2 in food and beverage service cookery and food preparation and in our gardens a horticulture diploma over an 8 hour day in an environment that does not feel like prison Our Clink catering staff are industry professionals as well as trainers and assessors
Step 3 our staff support our students through their courses We are a registered UK training provider and wersquore proud to deliver the City and Guild qualifications
Step 4 we now have over 280 employers who are all willing to employ a Clink Graduate subject to a satisfactory interview We have no problem with placing our highly trained graduates into work They work in 4 and 5 star hotels Michelin starred restaurants high street chains and privately owned restaurants as well as sometimes returning to their original trades
Step 5 our full time support workers meet our students 3 months before release help them with their CV ensure that they have a bank account and also have somewhere to live On the day of release we meet them at the gate take them to probation their accommodation and a job interview We are then there for them 247 for as long as it takes to mentor them and reintegrate them back into society
City and Guilds National Vocational Qualifications delivered by The Clink
Restaurants
n Food and Beverage Service levels 1 and 2
n Food Preparation and Cookery levels 1 and 2
n Food safety level 2
n Barista level 2
n Diploma in Horticulture levels 1 and 2
Gardens
n Diploma ndash Horticulture
The Clink has direct claims status with City and Guilds
The Clink diploma qualifications ndash accredited by the Institute of Hospitality and delivered by The Clink This is currently licensed by the Institute until February 2022
n Foundation Certificate ndash Front of House
n Foundation Certificate ndash Kitchen
n Certificate ndash Front of House
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Clink Graduate Case Studies
ldquoThe Clink staff really treat you with so much respect they are kind non-judgemental they are interested in you and what you need to succeed Also working with the Clink Charity you are offered many other routes of personal support They help and advise prisoners with housing issues money issues employment in the community on ROTL and employment on release in the community where you are being releasedrdquo
Bev The Clink at HMP Styal
ldquoThe Clink staff team are amazing Not only highly experienced + knowledgeable in the hospitality industry but very professional in how they understand working with prisoners Thanks for this opportunity and hopefully I can share with you in the future my successrdquo
Adam The Clink at HMP High Down
ldquoMy time at The Clink was great as I had the chance to learn a new profession and gain skills to be used outside the wall The chefs and support team were very helpful and I have now secured work as a commis chef in a 5-star hotel in Londonrdquo
Dave The Clink at HMP Brixton
ldquoNever in a million years did I think at the age of 55 that I would have the opportunity to have a career change When I ended up in prison I thought my life was over It was this amazing charity that built up my self-esteem and a new zest for life At the end of my sentence my support worker arranged an interview for me at a 4-star hotel in London and after a successful interview I was offered a position as a commis chef where I am still working nine months later I really enjoy the job and hope to progress in the kitchenrdquo
Nicky The Clink at HMP High Down
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Clink Awards
The Clink has been awarded over 70 awards including
2020
n Guildford in Bloom 2020 ndash The Clink Gardens at HMP Send
2019
n Princess Royal Training Award ndash Standard of Excellence ndash The Clink Charity
n North East Cheshire Business Awards ndash Charity of the Year ndash Styal
n East Cheshire Chamber of Commerce ndash Special Achievement ndash Styal
n Time Out Magazine ndash 20 best places to eat in UK cities ndash Cardiff
2017
n Centre for Social Justice ndash The Social Enterprise Award ndash The Clink Charity
n Craft Guild of Chefs ndash Innovation Award ndash The Clink Charity
n The Charity Awards ndash Education amp Training ndash The Clink Charity
n The Charity Awards ndash Overall WinnerCharity of the Year
2015
n MampIT Awards bronze award for lsquoBest UK Unusual Venuersquo ndash Brixton
n Cost Sector Catering Public Sector Caterer of the Year Award ndash Chris Moore
n TripAdvisorrsquos Travellersrsquo Choice Awards 10th Best Restaurant in the UK ndash Cardiff
n The Observer Food Monthly Award for lsquoBest Ethical Restaurantrsquo ndash Brixton
2013
n The Craft Guild of Chefs Award for Education Excellence ndash Cardiff
n The Craft Guild of Chefs Award for Education Excellence ndash High Down
n Cost Sector Catering Award ndash Chris Moore named as one of the top 20 most influential caterers in the UK
n Finalist in the Guardian Charity Awards ndash High Down
2011
n Cost Sector Catering Award for best new concept in the public sector
n The Sustainable Restaurant Association 3 Star Award
n Catey Award ndash Best Education and Training Programme
n London Peace Award for Diversity
n The Springboard Charity Award for Diversity
n The Longford Prize
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The Clink Team2022 Organisation Chart
Chairman
Trustees
Chief
Executive
COO
Managing Director
Events amp Trading
Clink Events
Operation Team amp
Clink Bakery
Training amp
Operations
Director
5 Restaurant
Gardens General
Managers
5 Clink Kitchens
Area Managers
Fundraising
Marketing Manager
ChefRestaurant
Gardener Trainers35 Chef Trainers
Finance DirectorSupport amp
Mentoring Director
5 Support Worker
Area Managers
30 Support
Workers
Finance TeamrsquoData
ComplianceAudit
BanksLegal
PayrollSolution 22
External HR Service
Provider
Registered Active CharitiesCompanies
n The Clink Charity
n The Clink Restaurant Company Limited
n Clink Trading Limited
The Clink currently has 55 employees and by December 2021 it will be circa 65
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Our TrusteesFinlay Scott Chairman ndash Founder of The Clink Charity in April 2010 Finlay was also a Council Member of The Impetus Trust and advised an NHS Trust and also the Charities Aid Foundation He is an entrepreneur and management consultant having founded The Tragus Restaurant Group in 2002 was Chairman of Whitecross Dental Chairman and CEO of Aroma and has run and advised a variety of service advertising media and Hi-Tec companies
Kevin McGrath OBE DL ndash Deputy Chairman Co-Founder of The Clink Charity in April 2010 Kevin was the High Sheriff for Greater London 201415 Chairman of MampM Asset Management and a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Kevin is a Freeman of the City of London Chairman of The Lyric Theatre in Hammersmith and Trustee of a number of other charities
Tim Wates DL ndash started with Cazenove amp Co and subsequently joined Wates Group Tim is Chairman of Wates Developments Chairman of the Family Council and Chairman of the Coast to Capital Local Enterprise Partnership He is also a small company non-executive director and investor and a trustee of several Wates family charities Tim holds an MBA from Cambridge University
Rosemary Davidson ndash graduated from Oxford with a BA Hons in Jurisprudence and then gained a distinction from University College London with an LLM in Public Law and Human Rights Now a barrister specialising in extradition and public law Rosemary has a particular focus on immigration
prison law and national security work
Sir William Atkinson DL ndash has spent 42 years in education 25 of which was spent running a number of schools in London Currently William is Trustee of the Lyric Theatre The Royal Shakespeare Company Research Autism a Governor of Tottenham University Technical College and member of the advisory boards at Kidzania and Enterprise for Science
Bojana Ignjatovic ndash is an economist and partner at RBB Economics an economic consultancy specialising in the area of competition law Prior to joining RBB Bojana worked in the Government Economic Service In addition to her professional work Bojana is an occasional lecturer at Kings College London She holds an MSc in Economics from Birkbeck College London and a BA in Philosophy Politics and Economics from Balliol College Oxford
The Right Revd David Walker ndash has held the position of Bishop of Manchester since 2013 Prior to that he was Bishop of Dudley from 2000 following 17 years in assorted parish ministries and industrial chaplaincy in the Diocese of Sheffield David is Chair of the Advisory Council on the Relations of Bishops and Religious Communities (ACRBRC) and acts as International Visitor for the Society of Ordained Scientists He is Deputy Chair of the Board of Governors of the Church Commissioners
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The RolePurpose of the role
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is responsible for providing direction and leadership towards the achievement of The Clinkrsquos mission objectives and strategic goals Accountable to the Board of Trustees the CEO heads the leadership team and oversees the work of the organisation and championing Clinkrsquos mission and activities to key stakeholders ensuring influence and impact
Key Responsibilities
To provide visible leadership for strategic and organisational development scaleup and financial sustainability in consultation with the Board of Trustees and to set any future strategic goals for The Clink Charity
n Provide leadership to the Executive Group inspiring and empowering them to drive the organisation through effective collaboration and a shared vision
n Ensure that The Clink Charity has the resources to make strong progress towards the achievement of its objectives lead the co-ordination of the charityrsquos future funding strategy
n To be responsible for developing and maintaining strategic relationships across all stakeholder communities ndash the Ministry of Justice HMPPS government ministers City amp Guilds the media employers and other partners
n To horizon scan and explore opportunities for the scaling up of The Clink Charityrsquos impact and presence within the broad mission and purpose of the organisation in conjunction with the Board of Trustees
n Work externally as an ambassador for The Clink engaging effectively with government the media and donors to promote our work stimulate wider support and help us achieve our objectives
n To be accountable to the Board of Trustees for financial quality and risk management assurance the safeguarding of the organisationrsquos reputation programme impact and fundraising capability as well as oversight of both the financial and people resources
n Maintain and foster an organisational culture that attracts retains and motivates committed and high-quality staff who come from a wide range of backgrounds life experiences and communities reflecting UK society as a whole
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The Individualn A record of achievement as a strategic and
operational leader with experience gained in senior positions in commercialnot-for-profitgovernmental environments responsible for a PampL and ideally with an understanding of the justice ecosystems
n An entrepreneurial commercial and visionary focus with a track record of building collaborative ventures and partnerships alongside an ability to successfully managing budgets identify and establish fundraising streams
n Highly motivated and experience of leading on the implementation of innovative business and financial strategies
n Experience of managing commercial relationships and engaging effectively to deliver sustainable financial outcomes
n Significant experience of building collaborative ventures and partnerships identify opportunities for pursuing and delivering business diversification
n A successful track record of working effectively with a non-executive board (or equivalent) to form the strategic direction of an operationally geographically dispersed organisation
n First-class communication and ambassadorial skills with the presence profile and ability to have a strong impact across a wide range of audiences including government foundations donors policy influencers the justice community partner organisations and the media
n Well-developed negotiating influencing and networking skills and the ability to be persuasive in politically sensitive andor complex stakeholder environments
n The ability to and experience of inspiring and engaging staff fostering a healthy organisational culture encouraging teamwork and collaboration
n A strong empathy with the mission vision and values of The Clink and the ability to realise these through the achievement of business goals
This role operates across England and Wales and therefore requires extensive travel and regular overnight stays
To apply for this position you must pass the following requirements
n Ministry of Justice Enhanced Vetting
n The right to work in the UK and provide original documentation as part of the recruitment process
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How to Apply
The Clink Charity has engaged the services of Odgers Berndtson to whom applications should be sent Applications should be sent at your earliest convenience and no later than 5pm on Monday 8 November 2021
In order to apply please submit a comprehensive CV along with a covering letter which sets out your interest in the role and encapsulates the aspects of your experience relevant to the required criteria Please include current salary details and the names and addresses of three referees Referees will not be approached until the final stages and not without prior permission from candidates
The preferred method of application is online at wwwodgerscom83865
If you are unable to apply online please email 83865odgersberndtsoncom
All applications will receive an automated response
Any postal applications should be sent direct to
Donna-Maria Miles Odgers Berndtson 20 Cannon Street London EC4M 6XD
All candidates are also requested to complete an online Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form which will be found at the end of the application process This will assist the client in monitoring selection decisions to assess whether equality of opportunity is being achieved Any information collated from the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Forms will not be used as part of the selection process and will be treated as strictly confidential
Personal dataIn line with GDPR we ask that you do NOT send us any information that can identify children or any of your Sensitive Personal Data (racial or ethnic origin political opinions religious or philosophical beliefs trade union membership data concerning health or sex life and sexual orientation genetic andor biometric data) in your CV and application documentation Following this notice any inclusion of your Sensitive Personal Data in your CVapplication documentation will be understood by us as your express consent to process this information going forward Please also remember to not mention anyonersquos information or details (eg referees) who have not previously agreed to their inclusion
Contact detailsFor a conversation in confidence please contact
Claudia Wardleclaudiawardleodgersberndtsoncom
Fatima Koumbarji fatimakoumbarjiodgersberndtsoncom
We are committed to ensuring everyone can access our website and application processes This includes people with sight loss hearing mobility and cognitive impairments Should you require access to these documents in alternative formats please contact donna-mariamilesodgersberndtsoncom
Also if you have any comments andor suggestions about improving access to our application processes please do not hesitate to contact us responsemanagerodgersberndtsoncom
theclinkcharityorg
odgersberndtsoncom
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n May 2009 The Clink Restaurant at HMP High Down opens as the first public restaurant within the walls of a working prison
n Mar 2010 The Clink Charity is formed
n Sept 2012 The second Clink Restaurant opens at HMP Cardiff Clink Gardens open at High Down
n Nov 2013 Clink Events launches to provide event catering
n Feb 2014 The third Clink Restaurant opens at HMP Brixton
n Jun 2014 The Clink enters a womenrsquos prison for the firsttime by opening The Clink Gardens at HMP Send in Surrey
n Apr 2015 The fourth Clink Restaurant opens in the disused chapel in the grounds of HMP Styal in Cheshire
n Sep 2017 The Clink Kitchens pilot starts at HMP Styal HMP Risley and HMP Bristol
n Feb 2018 Clink Events is listed as an accredited caterer for three years at the Guildhall in London
n May 2018 The first Clink training project to operate off prison grounds The Clink Cafeacute opens in the heart of Manchester city centre
n Oct 2018 To keep up with demand a new central production kitchen for Clink Events opens at HMP Downview in Surrey
n Feb 2020 The Clink Gardens open at HMP Styal
n April 2020 The Clink Charity celebrates its 10th year
n July 2020 ClinkampCollect and ClinkHome launches at HMP Brixton
n Dec 2020 ndash The Clink takes the decision to close The Clink Cafeacute in Manchester due to the pandemic
n Feb 2021 The Clink Charity announces the roll-out of Clink Kitchens to 70 prisons over a 3 year period
Our History
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Press comments
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Prison Factsn The estimated annual economic and social
cost of reoffending is pound181bn
n Prison population 2nd July 2021 n Men 75108 n Women 3190 n Total 78298
n Prison population has risen by 74 over last 30 years
n 48 of adults leaving prison re-offend within first 12 months
n 65 of adults leaving prison having served less than 12 months re-offend within the first 12 months
Prisoners were found to have
n 47 no qualifications
n 42 been expelled or permanently excluded (32 for women 43 for men)
n 24 been taken into care as a child (31 for women 24 for men)
n 13 never had a job
n 15 homeless before entering custody
n 46 of women and 21 of men had attempted suicide
n 63 used Class A drugs
n 62 had literacy skills of an 11 year old (15 nationally)
Our 10 Year Factsn Prisoners trained ndash 2500
n Customers served ndash over 1 million served in our restaurants cafeacute and at our Clink Events
n City and Guilds qualifications gained by our students ndash 1101
n Clink graduates supported in the community ndash 1800
n pound7m invested in capital projects by The Clink Charity to reduce reoffending through training and supporting those who want need and deserve a second chance
n Inc pound5m of grants given by grant maintaining trusts and philanthropic individual
n Inc pound2m capital spent on building the restaurants
n 5 Royal visits
n All 4 Clink restaurants held the No 1 position (in the same week) on TripAdvisor in November 2017 in their respective areas Including Brixton out of 22k London restaurants
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Our Performance ndash Finances and Metrics
Students Trained
2017 2018 2019
Training Hours 250k hrs 250k hrs 320k hrs
Students Trained 304 361 441
Certificates Awarded 106 142 225
Graduates Released 95 112 104
n The Justice Data Lab 2016
n 17 of The Clink programme participants reoffended within a year compared to 29 of offenders who didnrsquot participate in the programme
n This represented a 41 reduction in the likelihood of re-offending for those participating in the programme
n A statistically significant result
n The Justice Data Lab 2019
n The aggregate findings between 2009 and 2016 show that The Clink graduates had a 15 reoffending rate compared to the comparison grouprsquos 22 This is an improvement of a 32 improvement
n A statistically significant result
n In Brixton a reoffending rate of 11 compared to the comparison grouprsquos 32 A 656 improvement
n RBB Economic Impact Analysis 2020
n Found for every pound1 invested The Clink is likely to generate at least pound480 back to the prison service Government and society in reduced reoffending rates
n The Clink has invested over pound5m to date
n Estimates savings of pound37m to the taxpayer during The Clinkrsquos tenure
n Delivered a four-fold return on investment
n Research studies
n Greenwich University and Auckland University ndash Fine-dining in prisons Online TripAdvisor reviews 2010ndash2020 of The Clink training restaurants 2021 Gebbels McIntosh and Harkison (2021)
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Number of
staff average
Consolidated
Turnover
Consolidated
SurplusDeficit
Fixed Assets
2010
2
11493
1876
0
2011
4
490268
68936
30757
2012
6
751408
203500
286477
2013
12
1268263
549021
397233
2014
26
1512953
162793
674479
2015
35
2070014
114140
987273
2016
41
2341329
107373
1046344
2017
40
2400303
(63237)
960088
2018
54
3097748
(454120)
979587
2019
58
3381813
170596
820813
2020
59
2552188
742170
658166
Charity Annual Accounts
2020 Financial Results
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Our Programme and QualificationsThe Clink Integrated Rehabilitation Programme (CIRP)
Qualifications Delivered
Step 1 we recruit prisoners who volunteer to be trained have 6 to 18 months left to serve have completed all other restorative courses and have an adequate level of education
Step 2 we register the prisoners to train and work towards gaining their City and Guilds NVQ level 2 in food and beverage service cookery and food preparation and in our gardens a horticulture diploma over an 8 hour day in an environment that does not feel like prison Our Clink catering staff are industry professionals as well as trainers and assessors
Step 3 our staff support our students through their courses We are a registered UK training provider and wersquore proud to deliver the City and Guild qualifications
Step 4 we now have over 280 employers who are all willing to employ a Clink Graduate subject to a satisfactory interview We have no problem with placing our highly trained graduates into work They work in 4 and 5 star hotels Michelin starred restaurants high street chains and privately owned restaurants as well as sometimes returning to their original trades
Step 5 our full time support workers meet our students 3 months before release help them with their CV ensure that they have a bank account and also have somewhere to live On the day of release we meet them at the gate take them to probation their accommodation and a job interview We are then there for them 247 for as long as it takes to mentor them and reintegrate them back into society
City and Guilds National Vocational Qualifications delivered by The Clink
Restaurants
n Food and Beverage Service levels 1 and 2
n Food Preparation and Cookery levels 1 and 2
n Food safety level 2
n Barista level 2
n Diploma in Horticulture levels 1 and 2
Gardens
n Diploma ndash Horticulture
The Clink has direct claims status with City and Guilds
The Clink diploma qualifications ndash accredited by the Institute of Hospitality and delivered by The Clink This is currently licensed by the Institute until February 2022
n Foundation Certificate ndash Front of House
n Foundation Certificate ndash Kitchen
n Certificate ndash Front of House
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Clink Graduate Case Studies
ldquoThe Clink staff really treat you with so much respect they are kind non-judgemental they are interested in you and what you need to succeed Also working with the Clink Charity you are offered many other routes of personal support They help and advise prisoners with housing issues money issues employment in the community on ROTL and employment on release in the community where you are being releasedrdquo
Bev The Clink at HMP Styal
ldquoThe Clink staff team are amazing Not only highly experienced + knowledgeable in the hospitality industry but very professional in how they understand working with prisoners Thanks for this opportunity and hopefully I can share with you in the future my successrdquo
Adam The Clink at HMP High Down
ldquoMy time at The Clink was great as I had the chance to learn a new profession and gain skills to be used outside the wall The chefs and support team were very helpful and I have now secured work as a commis chef in a 5-star hotel in Londonrdquo
Dave The Clink at HMP Brixton
ldquoNever in a million years did I think at the age of 55 that I would have the opportunity to have a career change When I ended up in prison I thought my life was over It was this amazing charity that built up my self-esteem and a new zest for life At the end of my sentence my support worker arranged an interview for me at a 4-star hotel in London and after a successful interview I was offered a position as a commis chef where I am still working nine months later I really enjoy the job and hope to progress in the kitchenrdquo
Nicky The Clink at HMP High Down
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Clink Awards
The Clink has been awarded over 70 awards including
2020
n Guildford in Bloom 2020 ndash The Clink Gardens at HMP Send
2019
n Princess Royal Training Award ndash Standard of Excellence ndash The Clink Charity
n North East Cheshire Business Awards ndash Charity of the Year ndash Styal
n East Cheshire Chamber of Commerce ndash Special Achievement ndash Styal
n Time Out Magazine ndash 20 best places to eat in UK cities ndash Cardiff
2017
n Centre for Social Justice ndash The Social Enterprise Award ndash The Clink Charity
n Craft Guild of Chefs ndash Innovation Award ndash The Clink Charity
n The Charity Awards ndash Education amp Training ndash The Clink Charity
n The Charity Awards ndash Overall WinnerCharity of the Year
2015
n MampIT Awards bronze award for lsquoBest UK Unusual Venuersquo ndash Brixton
n Cost Sector Catering Public Sector Caterer of the Year Award ndash Chris Moore
n TripAdvisorrsquos Travellersrsquo Choice Awards 10th Best Restaurant in the UK ndash Cardiff
n The Observer Food Monthly Award for lsquoBest Ethical Restaurantrsquo ndash Brixton
2013
n The Craft Guild of Chefs Award for Education Excellence ndash Cardiff
n The Craft Guild of Chefs Award for Education Excellence ndash High Down
n Cost Sector Catering Award ndash Chris Moore named as one of the top 20 most influential caterers in the UK
n Finalist in the Guardian Charity Awards ndash High Down
2011
n Cost Sector Catering Award for best new concept in the public sector
n The Sustainable Restaurant Association 3 Star Award
n Catey Award ndash Best Education and Training Programme
n London Peace Award for Diversity
n The Springboard Charity Award for Diversity
n The Longford Prize
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The Clink Team2022 Organisation Chart
Chairman
Trustees
Chief
Executive
COO
Managing Director
Events amp Trading
Clink Events
Operation Team amp
Clink Bakery
Training amp
Operations
Director
5 Restaurant
Gardens General
Managers
5 Clink Kitchens
Area Managers
Fundraising
Marketing Manager
ChefRestaurant
Gardener Trainers35 Chef Trainers
Finance DirectorSupport amp
Mentoring Director
5 Support Worker
Area Managers
30 Support
Workers
Finance TeamrsquoData
ComplianceAudit
BanksLegal
PayrollSolution 22
External HR Service
Provider
Registered Active CharitiesCompanies
n The Clink Charity
n The Clink Restaurant Company Limited
n Clink Trading Limited
The Clink currently has 55 employees and by December 2021 it will be circa 65
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Our TrusteesFinlay Scott Chairman ndash Founder of The Clink Charity in April 2010 Finlay was also a Council Member of The Impetus Trust and advised an NHS Trust and also the Charities Aid Foundation He is an entrepreneur and management consultant having founded The Tragus Restaurant Group in 2002 was Chairman of Whitecross Dental Chairman and CEO of Aroma and has run and advised a variety of service advertising media and Hi-Tec companies
Kevin McGrath OBE DL ndash Deputy Chairman Co-Founder of The Clink Charity in April 2010 Kevin was the High Sheriff for Greater London 201415 Chairman of MampM Asset Management and a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Kevin is a Freeman of the City of London Chairman of The Lyric Theatre in Hammersmith and Trustee of a number of other charities
Tim Wates DL ndash started with Cazenove amp Co and subsequently joined Wates Group Tim is Chairman of Wates Developments Chairman of the Family Council and Chairman of the Coast to Capital Local Enterprise Partnership He is also a small company non-executive director and investor and a trustee of several Wates family charities Tim holds an MBA from Cambridge University
Rosemary Davidson ndash graduated from Oxford with a BA Hons in Jurisprudence and then gained a distinction from University College London with an LLM in Public Law and Human Rights Now a barrister specialising in extradition and public law Rosemary has a particular focus on immigration
prison law and national security work
Sir William Atkinson DL ndash has spent 42 years in education 25 of which was spent running a number of schools in London Currently William is Trustee of the Lyric Theatre The Royal Shakespeare Company Research Autism a Governor of Tottenham University Technical College and member of the advisory boards at Kidzania and Enterprise for Science
Bojana Ignjatovic ndash is an economist and partner at RBB Economics an economic consultancy specialising in the area of competition law Prior to joining RBB Bojana worked in the Government Economic Service In addition to her professional work Bojana is an occasional lecturer at Kings College London She holds an MSc in Economics from Birkbeck College London and a BA in Philosophy Politics and Economics from Balliol College Oxford
The Right Revd David Walker ndash has held the position of Bishop of Manchester since 2013 Prior to that he was Bishop of Dudley from 2000 following 17 years in assorted parish ministries and industrial chaplaincy in the Diocese of Sheffield David is Chair of the Advisory Council on the Relations of Bishops and Religious Communities (ACRBRC) and acts as International Visitor for the Society of Ordained Scientists He is Deputy Chair of the Board of Governors of the Church Commissioners
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The RolePurpose of the role
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is responsible for providing direction and leadership towards the achievement of The Clinkrsquos mission objectives and strategic goals Accountable to the Board of Trustees the CEO heads the leadership team and oversees the work of the organisation and championing Clinkrsquos mission and activities to key stakeholders ensuring influence and impact
Key Responsibilities
To provide visible leadership for strategic and organisational development scaleup and financial sustainability in consultation with the Board of Trustees and to set any future strategic goals for The Clink Charity
n Provide leadership to the Executive Group inspiring and empowering them to drive the organisation through effective collaboration and a shared vision
n Ensure that The Clink Charity has the resources to make strong progress towards the achievement of its objectives lead the co-ordination of the charityrsquos future funding strategy
n To be responsible for developing and maintaining strategic relationships across all stakeholder communities ndash the Ministry of Justice HMPPS government ministers City amp Guilds the media employers and other partners
n To horizon scan and explore opportunities for the scaling up of The Clink Charityrsquos impact and presence within the broad mission and purpose of the organisation in conjunction with the Board of Trustees
n Work externally as an ambassador for The Clink engaging effectively with government the media and donors to promote our work stimulate wider support and help us achieve our objectives
n To be accountable to the Board of Trustees for financial quality and risk management assurance the safeguarding of the organisationrsquos reputation programme impact and fundraising capability as well as oversight of both the financial and people resources
n Maintain and foster an organisational culture that attracts retains and motivates committed and high-quality staff who come from a wide range of backgrounds life experiences and communities reflecting UK society as a whole
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The Individualn A record of achievement as a strategic and
operational leader with experience gained in senior positions in commercialnot-for-profitgovernmental environments responsible for a PampL and ideally with an understanding of the justice ecosystems
n An entrepreneurial commercial and visionary focus with a track record of building collaborative ventures and partnerships alongside an ability to successfully managing budgets identify and establish fundraising streams
n Highly motivated and experience of leading on the implementation of innovative business and financial strategies
n Experience of managing commercial relationships and engaging effectively to deliver sustainable financial outcomes
n Significant experience of building collaborative ventures and partnerships identify opportunities for pursuing and delivering business diversification
n A successful track record of working effectively with a non-executive board (or equivalent) to form the strategic direction of an operationally geographically dispersed organisation
n First-class communication and ambassadorial skills with the presence profile and ability to have a strong impact across a wide range of audiences including government foundations donors policy influencers the justice community partner organisations and the media
n Well-developed negotiating influencing and networking skills and the ability to be persuasive in politically sensitive andor complex stakeholder environments
n The ability to and experience of inspiring and engaging staff fostering a healthy organisational culture encouraging teamwork and collaboration
n A strong empathy with the mission vision and values of The Clink and the ability to realise these through the achievement of business goals
This role operates across England and Wales and therefore requires extensive travel and regular overnight stays
To apply for this position you must pass the following requirements
n Ministry of Justice Enhanced Vetting
n The right to work in the UK and provide original documentation as part of the recruitment process
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How to Apply
The Clink Charity has engaged the services of Odgers Berndtson to whom applications should be sent Applications should be sent at your earliest convenience and no later than 5pm on Monday 8 November 2021
In order to apply please submit a comprehensive CV along with a covering letter which sets out your interest in the role and encapsulates the aspects of your experience relevant to the required criteria Please include current salary details and the names and addresses of three referees Referees will not be approached until the final stages and not without prior permission from candidates
The preferred method of application is online at wwwodgerscom83865
If you are unable to apply online please email 83865odgersberndtsoncom
All applications will receive an automated response
Any postal applications should be sent direct to
Donna-Maria Miles Odgers Berndtson 20 Cannon Street London EC4M 6XD
All candidates are also requested to complete an online Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form which will be found at the end of the application process This will assist the client in monitoring selection decisions to assess whether equality of opportunity is being achieved Any information collated from the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Forms will not be used as part of the selection process and will be treated as strictly confidential
Personal dataIn line with GDPR we ask that you do NOT send us any information that can identify children or any of your Sensitive Personal Data (racial or ethnic origin political opinions religious or philosophical beliefs trade union membership data concerning health or sex life and sexual orientation genetic andor biometric data) in your CV and application documentation Following this notice any inclusion of your Sensitive Personal Data in your CVapplication documentation will be understood by us as your express consent to process this information going forward Please also remember to not mention anyonersquos information or details (eg referees) who have not previously agreed to their inclusion
Contact detailsFor a conversation in confidence please contact
Claudia Wardleclaudiawardleodgersberndtsoncom
Fatima Koumbarji fatimakoumbarjiodgersberndtsoncom
We are committed to ensuring everyone can access our website and application processes This includes people with sight loss hearing mobility and cognitive impairments Should you require access to these documents in alternative formats please contact donna-mariamilesodgersberndtsoncom
Also if you have any comments andor suggestions about improving access to our application processes please do not hesitate to contact us responsemanagerodgersberndtsoncom
theclinkcharityorg
odgersberndtsoncom
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Press comments
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Prison Factsn The estimated annual economic and social
cost of reoffending is pound181bn
n Prison population 2nd July 2021 n Men 75108 n Women 3190 n Total 78298
n Prison population has risen by 74 over last 30 years
n 48 of adults leaving prison re-offend within first 12 months
n 65 of adults leaving prison having served less than 12 months re-offend within the first 12 months
Prisoners were found to have
n 47 no qualifications
n 42 been expelled or permanently excluded (32 for women 43 for men)
n 24 been taken into care as a child (31 for women 24 for men)
n 13 never had a job
n 15 homeless before entering custody
n 46 of women and 21 of men had attempted suicide
n 63 used Class A drugs
n 62 had literacy skills of an 11 year old (15 nationally)
Our 10 Year Factsn Prisoners trained ndash 2500
n Customers served ndash over 1 million served in our restaurants cafeacute and at our Clink Events
n City and Guilds qualifications gained by our students ndash 1101
n Clink graduates supported in the community ndash 1800
n pound7m invested in capital projects by The Clink Charity to reduce reoffending through training and supporting those who want need and deserve a second chance
n Inc pound5m of grants given by grant maintaining trusts and philanthropic individual
n Inc pound2m capital spent on building the restaurants
n 5 Royal visits
n All 4 Clink restaurants held the No 1 position (in the same week) on TripAdvisor in November 2017 in their respective areas Including Brixton out of 22k London restaurants
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Our Performance ndash Finances and Metrics
Students Trained
2017 2018 2019
Training Hours 250k hrs 250k hrs 320k hrs
Students Trained 304 361 441
Certificates Awarded 106 142 225
Graduates Released 95 112 104
n The Justice Data Lab 2016
n 17 of The Clink programme participants reoffended within a year compared to 29 of offenders who didnrsquot participate in the programme
n This represented a 41 reduction in the likelihood of re-offending for those participating in the programme
n A statistically significant result
n The Justice Data Lab 2019
n The aggregate findings between 2009 and 2016 show that The Clink graduates had a 15 reoffending rate compared to the comparison grouprsquos 22 This is an improvement of a 32 improvement
n A statistically significant result
n In Brixton a reoffending rate of 11 compared to the comparison grouprsquos 32 A 656 improvement
n RBB Economic Impact Analysis 2020
n Found for every pound1 invested The Clink is likely to generate at least pound480 back to the prison service Government and society in reduced reoffending rates
n The Clink has invested over pound5m to date
n Estimates savings of pound37m to the taxpayer during The Clinkrsquos tenure
n Delivered a four-fold return on investment
n Research studies
n Greenwich University and Auckland University ndash Fine-dining in prisons Online TripAdvisor reviews 2010ndash2020 of The Clink training restaurants 2021 Gebbels McIntosh and Harkison (2021)
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Number of
staff average
Consolidated
Turnover
Consolidated
SurplusDeficit
Fixed Assets
2010
2
11493
1876
0
2011
4
490268
68936
30757
2012
6
751408
203500
286477
2013
12
1268263
549021
397233
2014
26
1512953
162793
674479
2015
35
2070014
114140
987273
2016
41
2341329
107373
1046344
2017
40
2400303
(63237)
960088
2018
54
3097748
(454120)
979587
2019
58
3381813
170596
820813
2020
59
2552188
742170
658166
Charity Annual Accounts
2020 Financial Results
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Our Programme and QualificationsThe Clink Integrated Rehabilitation Programme (CIRP)
Qualifications Delivered
Step 1 we recruit prisoners who volunteer to be trained have 6 to 18 months left to serve have completed all other restorative courses and have an adequate level of education
Step 2 we register the prisoners to train and work towards gaining their City and Guilds NVQ level 2 in food and beverage service cookery and food preparation and in our gardens a horticulture diploma over an 8 hour day in an environment that does not feel like prison Our Clink catering staff are industry professionals as well as trainers and assessors
Step 3 our staff support our students through their courses We are a registered UK training provider and wersquore proud to deliver the City and Guild qualifications
Step 4 we now have over 280 employers who are all willing to employ a Clink Graduate subject to a satisfactory interview We have no problem with placing our highly trained graduates into work They work in 4 and 5 star hotels Michelin starred restaurants high street chains and privately owned restaurants as well as sometimes returning to their original trades
Step 5 our full time support workers meet our students 3 months before release help them with their CV ensure that they have a bank account and also have somewhere to live On the day of release we meet them at the gate take them to probation their accommodation and a job interview We are then there for them 247 for as long as it takes to mentor them and reintegrate them back into society
City and Guilds National Vocational Qualifications delivered by The Clink
Restaurants
n Food and Beverage Service levels 1 and 2
n Food Preparation and Cookery levels 1 and 2
n Food safety level 2
n Barista level 2
n Diploma in Horticulture levels 1 and 2
Gardens
n Diploma ndash Horticulture
The Clink has direct claims status with City and Guilds
The Clink diploma qualifications ndash accredited by the Institute of Hospitality and delivered by The Clink This is currently licensed by the Institute until February 2022
n Foundation Certificate ndash Front of House
n Foundation Certificate ndash Kitchen
n Certificate ndash Front of House
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Clink Graduate Case Studies
ldquoThe Clink staff really treat you with so much respect they are kind non-judgemental they are interested in you and what you need to succeed Also working with the Clink Charity you are offered many other routes of personal support They help and advise prisoners with housing issues money issues employment in the community on ROTL and employment on release in the community where you are being releasedrdquo
Bev The Clink at HMP Styal
ldquoThe Clink staff team are amazing Not only highly experienced + knowledgeable in the hospitality industry but very professional in how they understand working with prisoners Thanks for this opportunity and hopefully I can share with you in the future my successrdquo
Adam The Clink at HMP High Down
ldquoMy time at The Clink was great as I had the chance to learn a new profession and gain skills to be used outside the wall The chefs and support team were very helpful and I have now secured work as a commis chef in a 5-star hotel in Londonrdquo
Dave The Clink at HMP Brixton
ldquoNever in a million years did I think at the age of 55 that I would have the opportunity to have a career change When I ended up in prison I thought my life was over It was this amazing charity that built up my self-esteem and a new zest for life At the end of my sentence my support worker arranged an interview for me at a 4-star hotel in London and after a successful interview I was offered a position as a commis chef where I am still working nine months later I really enjoy the job and hope to progress in the kitchenrdquo
Nicky The Clink at HMP High Down
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Clink Awards
The Clink has been awarded over 70 awards including
2020
n Guildford in Bloom 2020 ndash The Clink Gardens at HMP Send
2019
n Princess Royal Training Award ndash Standard of Excellence ndash The Clink Charity
n North East Cheshire Business Awards ndash Charity of the Year ndash Styal
n East Cheshire Chamber of Commerce ndash Special Achievement ndash Styal
n Time Out Magazine ndash 20 best places to eat in UK cities ndash Cardiff
2017
n Centre for Social Justice ndash The Social Enterprise Award ndash The Clink Charity
n Craft Guild of Chefs ndash Innovation Award ndash The Clink Charity
n The Charity Awards ndash Education amp Training ndash The Clink Charity
n The Charity Awards ndash Overall WinnerCharity of the Year
2015
n MampIT Awards bronze award for lsquoBest UK Unusual Venuersquo ndash Brixton
n Cost Sector Catering Public Sector Caterer of the Year Award ndash Chris Moore
n TripAdvisorrsquos Travellersrsquo Choice Awards 10th Best Restaurant in the UK ndash Cardiff
n The Observer Food Monthly Award for lsquoBest Ethical Restaurantrsquo ndash Brixton
2013
n The Craft Guild of Chefs Award for Education Excellence ndash Cardiff
n The Craft Guild of Chefs Award for Education Excellence ndash High Down
n Cost Sector Catering Award ndash Chris Moore named as one of the top 20 most influential caterers in the UK
n Finalist in the Guardian Charity Awards ndash High Down
2011
n Cost Sector Catering Award for best new concept in the public sector
n The Sustainable Restaurant Association 3 Star Award
n Catey Award ndash Best Education and Training Programme
n London Peace Award for Diversity
n The Springboard Charity Award for Diversity
n The Longford Prize
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The Clink Team2022 Organisation Chart
Chairman
Trustees
Chief
Executive
COO
Managing Director
Events amp Trading
Clink Events
Operation Team amp
Clink Bakery
Training amp
Operations
Director
5 Restaurant
Gardens General
Managers
5 Clink Kitchens
Area Managers
Fundraising
Marketing Manager
ChefRestaurant
Gardener Trainers35 Chef Trainers
Finance DirectorSupport amp
Mentoring Director
5 Support Worker
Area Managers
30 Support
Workers
Finance TeamrsquoData
ComplianceAudit
BanksLegal
PayrollSolution 22
External HR Service
Provider
Registered Active CharitiesCompanies
n The Clink Charity
n The Clink Restaurant Company Limited
n Clink Trading Limited
The Clink currently has 55 employees and by December 2021 it will be circa 65
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Our TrusteesFinlay Scott Chairman ndash Founder of The Clink Charity in April 2010 Finlay was also a Council Member of The Impetus Trust and advised an NHS Trust and also the Charities Aid Foundation He is an entrepreneur and management consultant having founded The Tragus Restaurant Group in 2002 was Chairman of Whitecross Dental Chairman and CEO of Aroma and has run and advised a variety of service advertising media and Hi-Tec companies
Kevin McGrath OBE DL ndash Deputy Chairman Co-Founder of The Clink Charity in April 2010 Kevin was the High Sheriff for Greater London 201415 Chairman of MampM Asset Management and a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Kevin is a Freeman of the City of London Chairman of The Lyric Theatre in Hammersmith and Trustee of a number of other charities
Tim Wates DL ndash started with Cazenove amp Co and subsequently joined Wates Group Tim is Chairman of Wates Developments Chairman of the Family Council and Chairman of the Coast to Capital Local Enterprise Partnership He is also a small company non-executive director and investor and a trustee of several Wates family charities Tim holds an MBA from Cambridge University
Rosemary Davidson ndash graduated from Oxford with a BA Hons in Jurisprudence and then gained a distinction from University College London with an LLM in Public Law and Human Rights Now a barrister specialising in extradition and public law Rosemary has a particular focus on immigration
prison law and national security work
Sir William Atkinson DL ndash has spent 42 years in education 25 of which was spent running a number of schools in London Currently William is Trustee of the Lyric Theatre The Royal Shakespeare Company Research Autism a Governor of Tottenham University Technical College and member of the advisory boards at Kidzania and Enterprise for Science
Bojana Ignjatovic ndash is an economist and partner at RBB Economics an economic consultancy specialising in the area of competition law Prior to joining RBB Bojana worked in the Government Economic Service In addition to her professional work Bojana is an occasional lecturer at Kings College London She holds an MSc in Economics from Birkbeck College London and a BA in Philosophy Politics and Economics from Balliol College Oxford
The Right Revd David Walker ndash has held the position of Bishop of Manchester since 2013 Prior to that he was Bishop of Dudley from 2000 following 17 years in assorted parish ministries and industrial chaplaincy in the Diocese of Sheffield David is Chair of the Advisory Council on the Relations of Bishops and Religious Communities (ACRBRC) and acts as International Visitor for the Society of Ordained Scientists He is Deputy Chair of the Board of Governors of the Church Commissioners
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The RolePurpose of the role
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is responsible for providing direction and leadership towards the achievement of The Clinkrsquos mission objectives and strategic goals Accountable to the Board of Trustees the CEO heads the leadership team and oversees the work of the organisation and championing Clinkrsquos mission and activities to key stakeholders ensuring influence and impact
Key Responsibilities
To provide visible leadership for strategic and organisational development scaleup and financial sustainability in consultation with the Board of Trustees and to set any future strategic goals for The Clink Charity
n Provide leadership to the Executive Group inspiring and empowering them to drive the organisation through effective collaboration and a shared vision
n Ensure that The Clink Charity has the resources to make strong progress towards the achievement of its objectives lead the co-ordination of the charityrsquos future funding strategy
n To be responsible for developing and maintaining strategic relationships across all stakeholder communities ndash the Ministry of Justice HMPPS government ministers City amp Guilds the media employers and other partners
n To horizon scan and explore opportunities for the scaling up of The Clink Charityrsquos impact and presence within the broad mission and purpose of the organisation in conjunction with the Board of Trustees
n Work externally as an ambassador for The Clink engaging effectively with government the media and donors to promote our work stimulate wider support and help us achieve our objectives
n To be accountable to the Board of Trustees for financial quality and risk management assurance the safeguarding of the organisationrsquos reputation programme impact and fundraising capability as well as oversight of both the financial and people resources
n Maintain and foster an organisational culture that attracts retains and motivates committed and high-quality staff who come from a wide range of backgrounds life experiences and communities reflecting UK society as a whole
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The Individualn A record of achievement as a strategic and
operational leader with experience gained in senior positions in commercialnot-for-profitgovernmental environments responsible for a PampL and ideally with an understanding of the justice ecosystems
n An entrepreneurial commercial and visionary focus with a track record of building collaborative ventures and partnerships alongside an ability to successfully managing budgets identify and establish fundraising streams
n Highly motivated and experience of leading on the implementation of innovative business and financial strategies
n Experience of managing commercial relationships and engaging effectively to deliver sustainable financial outcomes
n Significant experience of building collaborative ventures and partnerships identify opportunities for pursuing and delivering business diversification
n A successful track record of working effectively with a non-executive board (or equivalent) to form the strategic direction of an operationally geographically dispersed organisation
n First-class communication and ambassadorial skills with the presence profile and ability to have a strong impact across a wide range of audiences including government foundations donors policy influencers the justice community partner organisations and the media
n Well-developed negotiating influencing and networking skills and the ability to be persuasive in politically sensitive andor complex stakeholder environments
n The ability to and experience of inspiring and engaging staff fostering a healthy organisational culture encouraging teamwork and collaboration
n A strong empathy with the mission vision and values of The Clink and the ability to realise these through the achievement of business goals
This role operates across England and Wales and therefore requires extensive travel and regular overnight stays
To apply for this position you must pass the following requirements
n Ministry of Justice Enhanced Vetting
n The right to work in the UK and provide original documentation as part of the recruitment process
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How to Apply
The Clink Charity has engaged the services of Odgers Berndtson to whom applications should be sent Applications should be sent at your earliest convenience and no later than 5pm on Monday 8 November 2021
In order to apply please submit a comprehensive CV along with a covering letter which sets out your interest in the role and encapsulates the aspects of your experience relevant to the required criteria Please include current salary details and the names and addresses of three referees Referees will not be approached until the final stages and not without prior permission from candidates
The preferred method of application is online at wwwodgerscom83865
If you are unable to apply online please email 83865odgersberndtsoncom
All applications will receive an automated response
Any postal applications should be sent direct to
Donna-Maria Miles Odgers Berndtson 20 Cannon Street London EC4M 6XD
All candidates are also requested to complete an online Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form which will be found at the end of the application process This will assist the client in monitoring selection decisions to assess whether equality of opportunity is being achieved Any information collated from the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Forms will not be used as part of the selection process and will be treated as strictly confidential
Personal dataIn line with GDPR we ask that you do NOT send us any information that can identify children or any of your Sensitive Personal Data (racial or ethnic origin political opinions religious or philosophical beliefs trade union membership data concerning health or sex life and sexual orientation genetic andor biometric data) in your CV and application documentation Following this notice any inclusion of your Sensitive Personal Data in your CVapplication documentation will be understood by us as your express consent to process this information going forward Please also remember to not mention anyonersquos information or details (eg referees) who have not previously agreed to their inclusion
Contact detailsFor a conversation in confidence please contact
Claudia Wardleclaudiawardleodgersberndtsoncom
Fatima Koumbarji fatimakoumbarjiodgersberndtsoncom
We are committed to ensuring everyone can access our website and application processes This includes people with sight loss hearing mobility and cognitive impairments Should you require access to these documents in alternative formats please contact donna-mariamilesodgersberndtsoncom
Also if you have any comments andor suggestions about improving access to our application processes please do not hesitate to contact us responsemanagerodgersberndtsoncom
theclinkcharityorg
odgersberndtsoncom
Candidate Brief CEO The Clink Charity theclinkcharityorg
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Prison Factsn The estimated annual economic and social
cost of reoffending is pound181bn
n Prison population 2nd July 2021 n Men 75108 n Women 3190 n Total 78298
n Prison population has risen by 74 over last 30 years
n 48 of adults leaving prison re-offend within first 12 months
n 65 of adults leaving prison having served less than 12 months re-offend within the first 12 months
Prisoners were found to have
n 47 no qualifications
n 42 been expelled or permanently excluded (32 for women 43 for men)
n 24 been taken into care as a child (31 for women 24 for men)
n 13 never had a job
n 15 homeless before entering custody
n 46 of women and 21 of men had attempted suicide
n 63 used Class A drugs
n 62 had literacy skills of an 11 year old (15 nationally)
Our 10 Year Factsn Prisoners trained ndash 2500
n Customers served ndash over 1 million served in our restaurants cafeacute and at our Clink Events
n City and Guilds qualifications gained by our students ndash 1101
n Clink graduates supported in the community ndash 1800
n pound7m invested in capital projects by The Clink Charity to reduce reoffending through training and supporting those who want need and deserve a second chance
n Inc pound5m of grants given by grant maintaining trusts and philanthropic individual
n Inc pound2m capital spent on building the restaurants
n 5 Royal visits
n All 4 Clink restaurants held the No 1 position (in the same week) on TripAdvisor in November 2017 in their respective areas Including Brixton out of 22k London restaurants
Candidate Brief CEO The Clink Charity theclinkcharityorg
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Our Performance ndash Finances and Metrics
Students Trained
2017 2018 2019
Training Hours 250k hrs 250k hrs 320k hrs
Students Trained 304 361 441
Certificates Awarded 106 142 225
Graduates Released 95 112 104
n The Justice Data Lab 2016
n 17 of The Clink programme participants reoffended within a year compared to 29 of offenders who didnrsquot participate in the programme
n This represented a 41 reduction in the likelihood of re-offending for those participating in the programme
n A statistically significant result
n The Justice Data Lab 2019
n The aggregate findings between 2009 and 2016 show that The Clink graduates had a 15 reoffending rate compared to the comparison grouprsquos 22 This is an improvement of a 32 improvement
n A statistically significant result
n In Brixton a reoffending rate of 11 compared to the comparison grouprsquos 32 A 656 improvement
n RBB Economic Impact Analysis 2020
n Found for every pound1 invested The Clink is likely to generate at least pound480 back to the prison service Government and society in reduced reoffending rates
n The Clink has invested over pound5m to date
n Estimates savings of pound37m to the taxpayer during The Clinkrsquos tenure
n Delivered a four-fold return on investment
n Research studies
n Greenwich University and Auckland University ndash Fine-dining in prisons Online TripAdvisor reviews 2010ndash2020 of The Clink training restaurants 2021 Gebbels McIntosh and Harkison (2021)
Candidate Brief CEO The Clink Charity theclinkcharityorg
odgersberndtsoncom 10
Number of
staff average
Consolidated
Turnover
Consolidated
SurplusDeficit
Fixed Assets
2010
2
11493
1876
0
2011
4
490268
68936
30757
2012
6
751408
203500
286477
2013
12
1268263
549021
397233
2014
26
1512953
162793
674479
2015
35
2070014
114140
987273
2016
41
2341329
107373
1046344
2017
40
2400303
(63237)
960088
2018
54
3097748
(454120)
979587
2019
58
3381813
170596
820813
2020
59
2552188
742170
658166
Charity Annual Accounts
2020 Financial Results
Candidate Brief CEO The Clink Charity theclinkcharityorg
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Our Programme and QualificationsThe Clink Integrated Rehabilitation Programme (CIRP)
Qualifications Delivered
Step 1 we recruit prisoners who volunteer to be trained have 6 to 18 months left to serve have completed all other restorative courses and have an adequate level of education
Step 2 we register the prisoners to train and work towards gaining their City and Guilds NVQ level 2 in food and beverage service cookery and food preparation and in our gardens a horticulture diploma over an 8 hour day in an environment that does not feel like prison Our Clink catering staff are industry professionals as well as trainers and assessors
Step 3 our staff support our students through their courses We are a registered UK training provider and wersquore proud to deliver the City and Guild qualifications
Step 4 we now have over 280 employers who are all willing to employ a Clink Graduate subject to a satisfactory interview We have no problem with placing our highly trained graduates into work They work in 4 and 5 star hotels Michelin starred restaurants high street chains and privately owned restaurants as well as sometimes returning to their original trades
Step 5 our full time support workers meet our students 3 months before release help them with their CV ensure that they have a bank account and also have somewhere to live On the day of release we meet them at the gate take them to probation their accommodation and a job interview We are then there for them 247 for as long as it takes to mentor them and reintegrate them back into society
City and Guilds National Vocational Qualifications delivered by The Clink
Restaurants
n Food and Beverage Service levels 1 and 2
n Food Preparation and Cookery levels 1 and 2
n Food safety level 2
n Barista level 2
n Diploma in Horticulture levels 1 and 2
Gardens
n Diploma ndash Horticulture
The Clink has direct claims status with City and Guilds
The Clink diploma qualifications ndash accredited by the Institute of Hospitality and delivered by The Clink This is currently licensed by the Institute until February 2022
n Foundation Certificate ndash Front of House
n Foundation Certificate ndash Kitchen
n Certificate ndash Front of House
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Clink Graduate Case Studies
ldquoThe Clink staff really treat you with so much respect they are kind non-judgemental they are interested in you and what you need to succeed Also working with the Clink Charity you are offered many other routes of personal support They help and advise prisoners with housing issues money issues employment in the community on ROTL and employment on release in the community where you are being releasedrdquo
Bev The Clink at HMP Styal
ldquoThe Clink staff team are amazing Not only highly experienced + knowledgeable in the hospitality industry but very professional in how they understand working with prisoners Thanks for this opportunity and hopefully I can share with you in the future my successrdquo
Adam The Clink at HMP High Down
ldquoMy time at The Clink was great as I had the chance to learn a new profession and gain skills to be used outside the wall The chefs and support team were very helpful and I have now secured work as a commis chef in a 5-star hotel in Londonrdquo
Dave The Clink at HMP Brixton
ldquoNever in a million years did I think at the age of 55 that I would have the opportunity to have a career change When I ended up in prison I thought my life was over It was this amazing charity that built up my self-esteem and a new zest for life At the end of my sentence my support worker arranged an interview for me at a 4-star hotel in London and after a successful interview I was offered a position as a commis chef where I am still working nine months later I really enjoy the job and hope to progress in the kitchenrdquo
Nicky The Clink at HMP High Down
Candidate Brief CEO The Clink Charity theclinkcharityorg
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Clink Awards
The Clink has been awarded over 70 awards including
2020
n Guildford in Bloom 2020 ndash The Clink Gardens at HMP Send
2019
n Princess Royal Training Award ndash Standard of Excellence ndash The Clink Charity
n North East Cheshire Business Awards ndash Charity of the Year ndash Styal
n East Cheshire Chamber of Commerce ndash Special Achievement ndash Styal
n Time Out Magazine ndash 20 best places to eat in UK cities ndash Cardiff
2017
n Centre for Social Justice ndash The Social Enterprise Award ndash The Clink Charity
n Craft Guild of Chefs ndash Innovation Award ndash The Clink Charity
n The Charity Awards ndash Education amp Training ndash The Clink Charity
n The Charity Awards ndash Overall WinnerCharity of the Year
2015
n MampIT Awards bronze award for lsquoBest UK Unusual Venuersquo ndash Brixton
n Cost Sector Catering Public Sector Caterer of the Year Award ndash Chris Moore
n TripAdvisorrsquos Travellersrsquo Choice Awards 10th Best Restaurant in the UK ndash Cardiff
n The Observer Food Monthly Award for lsquoBest Ethical Restaurantrsquo ndash Brixton
2013
n The Craft Guild of Chefs Award for Education Excellence ndash Cardiff
n The Craft Guild of Chefs Award for Education Excellence ndash High Down
n Cost Sector Catering Award ndash Chris Moore named as one of the top 20 most influential caterers in the UK
n Finalist in the Guardian Charity Awards ndash High Down
2011
n Cost Sector Catering Award for best new concept in the public sector
n The Sustainable Restaurant Association 3 Star Award
n Catey Award ndash Best Education and Training Programme
n London Peace Award for Diversity
n The Springboard Charity Award for Diversity
n The Longford Prize
Candidate Brief CEO The Clink Charity theclinkcharityorg
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The Clink Team2022 Organisation Chart
Chairman
Trustees
Chief
Executive
COO
Managing Director
Events amp Trading
Clink Events
Operation Team amp
Clink Bakery
Training amp
Operations
Director
5 Restaurant
Gardens General
Managers
5 Clink Kitchens
Area Managers
Fundraising
Marketing Manager
ChefRestaurant
Gardener Trainers35 Chef Trainers
Finance DirectorSupport amp
Mentoring Director
5 Support Worker
Area Managers
30 Support
Workers
Finance TeamrsquoData
ComplianceAudit
BanksLegal
PayrollSolution 22
External HR Service
Provider
Registered Active CharitiesCompanies
n The Clink Charity
n The Clink Restaurant Company Limited
n Clink Trading Limited
The Clink currently has 55 employees and by December 2021 it will be circa 65
Candidate Brief CEO The Clink Charity theclinkcharityorg
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Our TrusteesFinlay Scott Chairman ndash Founder of The Clink Charity in April 2010 Finlay was also a Council Member of The Impetus Trust and advised an NHS Trust and also the Charities Aid Foundation He is an entrepreneur and management consultant having founded The Tragus Restaurant Group in 2002 was Chairman of Whitecross Dental Chairman and CEO of Aroma and has run and advised a variety of service advertising media and Hi-Tec companies
Kevin McGrath OBE DL ndash Deputy Chairman Co-Founder of The Clink Charity in April 2010 Kevin was the High Sheriff for Greater London 201415 Chairman of MampM Asset Management and a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Kevin is a Freeman of the City of London Chairman of The Lyric Theatre in Hammersmith and Trustee of a number of other charities
Tim Wates DL ndash started with Cazenove amp Co and subsequently joined Wates Group Tim is Chairman of Wates Developments Chairman of the Family Council and Chairman of the Coast to Capital Local Enterprise Partnership He is also a small company non-executive director and investor and a trustee of several Wates family charities Tim holds an MBA from Cambridge University
Rosemary Davidson ndash graduated from Oxford with a BA Hons in Jurisprudence and then gained a distinction from University College London with an LLM in Public Law and Human Rights Now a barrister specialising in extradition and public law Rosemary has a particular focus on immigration
prison law and national security work
Sir William Atkinson DL ndash has spent 42 years in education 25 of which was spent running a number of schools in London Currently William is Trustee of the Lyric Theatre The Royal Shakespeare Company Research Autism a Governor of Tottenham University Technical College and member of the advisory boards at Kidzania and Enterprise for Science
Bojana Ignjatovic ndash is an economist and partner at RBB Economics an economic consultancy specialising in the area of competition law Prior to joining RBB Bojana worked in the Government Economic Service In addition to her professional work Bojana is an occasional lecturer at Kings College London She holds an MSc in Economics from Birkbeck College London and a BA in Philosophy Politics and Economics from Balliol College Oxford
The Right Revd David Walker ndash has held the position of Bishop of Manchester since 2013 Prior to that he was Bishop of Dudley from 2000 following 17 years in assorted parish ministries and industrial chaplaincy in the Diocese of Sheffield David is Chair of the Advisory Council on the Relations of Bishops and Religious Communities (ACRBRC) and acts as International Visitor for the Society of Ordained Scientists He is Deputy Chair of the Board of Governors of the Church Commissioners
Candidate Brief CEO The Clink Charity theclinkcharityorg
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The RolePurpose of the role
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is responsible for providing direction and leadership towards the achievement of The Clinkrsquos mission objectives and strategic goals Accountable to the Board of Trustees the CEO heads the leadership team and oversees the work of the organisation and championing Clinkrsquos mission and activities to key stakeholders ensuring influence and impact
Key Responsibilities
To provide visible leadership for strategic and organisational development scaleup and financial sustainability in consultation with the Board of Trustees and to set any future strategic goals for The Clink Charity
n Provide leadership to the Executive Group inspiring and empowering them to drive the organisation through effective collaboration and a shared vision
n Ensure that The Clink Charity has the resources to make strong progress towards the achievement of its objectives lead the co-ordination of the charityrsquos future funding strategy
n To be responsible for developing and maintaining strategic relationships across all stakeholder communities ndash the Ministry of Justice HMPPS government ministers City amp Guilds the media employers and other partners
n To horizon scan and explore opportunities for the scaling up of The Clink Charityrsquos impact and presence within the broad mission and purpose of the organisation in conjunction with the Board of Trustees
n Work externally as an ambassador for The Clink engaging effectively with government the media and donors to promote our work stimulate wider support and help us achieve our objectives
n To be accountable to the Board of Trustees for financial quality and risk management assurance the safeguarding of the organisationrsquos reputation programme impact and fundraising capability as well as oversight of both the financial and people resources
n Maintain and foster an organisational culture that attracts retains and motivates committed and high-quality staff who come from a wide range of backgrounds life experiences and communities reflecting UK society as a whole
Candidate Brief CEO The Clink Charity theclinkcharityorg
odgersberndtsoncom 17
The Individualn A record of achievement as a strategic and
operational leader with experience gained in senior positions in commercialnot-for-profitgovernmental environments responsible for a PampL and ideally with an understanding of the justice ecosystems
n An entrepreneurial commercial and visionary focus with a track record of building collaborative ventures and partnerships alongside an ability to successfully managing budgets identify and establish fundraising streams
n Highly motivated and experience of leading on the implementation of innovative business and financial strategies
n Experience of managing commercial relationships and engaging effectively to deliver sustainable financial outcomes
n Significant experience of building collaborative ventures and partnerships identify opportunities for pursuing and delivering business diversification
n A successful track record of working effectively with a non-executive board (or equivalent) to form the strategic direction of an operationally geographically dispersed organisation
n First-class communication and ambassadorial skills with the presence profile and ability to have a strong impact across a wide range of audiences including government foundations donors policy influencers the justice community partner organisations and the media
n Well-developed negotiating influencing and networking skills and the ability to be persuasive in politically sensitive andor complex stakeholder environments
n The ability to and experience of inspiring and engaging staff fostering a healthy organisational culture encouraging teamwork and collaboration
n A strong empathy with the mission vision and values of The Clink and the ability to realise these through the achievement of business goals
This role operates across England and Wales and therefore requires extensive travel and regular overnight stays
To apply for this position you must pass the following requirements
n Ministry of Justice Enhanced Vetting
n The right to work in the UK and provide original documentation as part of the recruitment process
Candidate Brief CEO The Clink Charity theclinkcharityorg
odgersberndtsoncom 18
How to Apply
The Clink Charity has engaged the services of Odgers Berndtson to whom applications should be sent Applications should be sent at your earliest convenience and no later than 5pm on Monday 8 November 2021
In order to apply please submit a comprehensive CV along with a covering letter which sets out your interest in the role and encapsulates the aspects of your experience relevant to the required criteria Please include current salary details and the names and addresses of three referees Referees will not be approached until the final stages and not without prior permission from candidates
The preferred method of application is online at wwwodgerscom83865
If you are unable to apply online please email 83865odgersberndtsoncom
All applications will receive an automated response
Any postal applications should be sent direct to
Donna-Maria Miles Odgers Berndtson 20 Cannon Street London EC4M 6XD
All candidates are also requested to complete an online Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form which will be found at the end of the application process This will assist the client in monitoring selection decisions to assess whether equality of opportunity is being achieved Any information collated from the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Forms will not be used as part of the selection process and will be treated as strictly confidential
Personal dataIn line with GDPR we ask that you do NOT send us any information that can identify children or any of your Sensitive Personal Data (racial or ethnic origin political opinions religious or philosophical beliefs trade union membership data concerning health or sex life and sexual orientation genetic andor biometric data) in your CV and application documentation Following this notice any inclusion of your Sensitive Personal Data in your CVapplication documentation will be understood by us as your express consent to process this information going forward Please also remember to not mention anyonersquos information or details (eg referees) who have not previously agreed to their inclusion
Contact detailsFor a conversation in confidence please contact
Claudia Wardleclaudiawardleodgersberndtsoncom
Fatima Koumbarji fatimakoumbarjiodgersberndtsoncom
We are committed to ensuring everyone can access our website and application processes This includes people with sight loss hearing mobility and cognitive impairments Should you require access to these documents in alternative formats please contact donna-mariamilesodgersberndtsoncom
Also if you have any comments andor suggestions about improving access to our application processes please do not hesitate to contact us responsemanagerodgersberndtsoncom
theclinkcharityorg
odgersberndtsoncom
Candidate Brief CEO The Clink Charity theclinkcharityorg
odgersberndtsoncom 9
Our Performance ndash Finances and Metrics
Students Trained
2017 2018 2019
Training Hours 250k hrs 250k hrs 320k hrs
Students Trained 304 361 441
Certificates Awarded 106 142 225
Graduates Released 95 112 104
n The Justice Data Lab 2016
n 17 of The Clink programme participants reoffended within a year compared to 29 of offenders who didnrsquot participate in the programme
n This represented a 41 reduction in the likelihood of re-offending for those participating in the programme
n A statistically significant result
n The Justice Data Lab 2019
n The aggregate findings between 2009 and 2016 show that The Clink graduates had a 15 reoffending rate compared to the comparison grouprsquos 22 This is an improvement of a 32 improvement
n A statistically significant result
n In Brixton a reoffending rate of 11 compared to the comparison grouprsquos 32 A 656 improvement
n RBB Economic Impact Analysis 2020
n Found for every pound1 invested The Clink is likely to generate at least pound480 back to the prison service Government and society in reduced reoffending rates
n The Clink has invested over pound5m to date
n Estimates savings of pound37m to the taxpayer during The Clinkrsquos tenure
n Delivered a four-fold return on investment
n Research studies
n Greenwich University and Auckland University ndash Fine-dining in prisons Online TripAdvisor reviews 2010ndash2020 of The Clink training restaurants 2021 Gebbels McIntosh and Harkison (2021)
Candidate Brief CEO The Clink Charity theclinkcharityorg
odgersberndtsoncom 10
Number of
staff average
Consolidated
Turnover
Consolidated
SurplusDeficit
Fixed Assets
2010
2
11493
1876
0
2011
4
490268
68936
30757
2012
6
751408
203500
286477
2013
12
1268263
549021
397233
2014
26
1512953
162793
674479
2015
35
2070014
114140
987273
2016
41
2341329
107373
1046344
2017
40
2400303
(63237)
960088
2018
54
3097748
(454120)
979587
2019
58
3381813
170596
820813
2020
59
2552188
742170
658166
Charity Annual Accounts
2020 Financial Results
Candidate Brief CEO The Clink Charity theclinkcharityorg
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Our Programme and QualificationsThe Clink Integrated Rehabilitation Programme (CIRP)
Qualifications Delivered
Step 1 we recruit prisoners who volunteer to be trained have 6 to 18 months left to serve have completed all other restorative courses and have an adequate level of education
Step 2 we register the prisoners to train and work towards gaining their City and Guilds NVQ level 2 in food and beverage service cookery and food preparation and in our gardens a horticulture diploma over an 8 hour day in an environment that does not feel like prison Our Clink catering staff are industry professionals as well as trainers and assessors
Step 3 our staff support our students through their courses We are a registered UK training provider and wersquore proud to deliver the City and Guild qualifications
Step 4 we now have over 280 employers who are all willing to employ a Clink Graduate subject to a satisfactory interview We have no problem with placing our highly trained graduates into work They work in 4 and 5 star hotels Michelin starred restaurants high street chains and privately owned restaurants as well as sometimes returning to their original trades
Step 5 our full time support workers meet our students 3 months before release help them with their CV ensure that they have a bank account and also have somewhere to live On the day of release we meet them at the gate take them to probation their accommodation and a job interview We are then there for them 247 for as long as it takes to mentor them and reintegrate them back into society
City and Guilds National Vocational Qualifications delivered by The Clink
Restaurants
n Food and Beverage Service levels 1 and 2
n Food Preparation and Cookery levels 1 and 2
n Food safety level 2
n Barista level 2
n Diploma in Horticulture levels 1 and 2
Gardens
n Diploma ndash Horticulture
The Clink has direct claims status with City and Guilds
The Clink diploma qualifications ndash accredited by the Institute of Hospitality and delivered by The Clink This is currently licensed by the Institute until February 2022
n Foundation Certificate ndash Front of House
n Foundation Certificate ndash Kitchen
n Certificate ndash Front of House
Candidate Brief CEO The Clink Charity theclinkcharityorg
odgersberndtsoncom 12
Clink Graduate Case Studies
ldquoThe Clink staff really treat you with so much respect they are kind non-judgemental they are interested in you and what you need to succeed Also working with the Clink Charity you are offered many other routes of personal support They help and advise prisoners with housing issues money issues employment in the community on ROTL and employment on release in the community where you are being releasedrdquo
Bev The Clink at HMP Styal
ldquoThe Clink staff team are amazing Not only highly experienced + knowledgeable in the hospitality industry but very professional in how they understand working with prisoners Thanks for this opportunity and hopefully I can share with you in the future my successrdquo
Adam The Clink at HMP High Down
ldquoMy time at The Clink was great as I had the chance to learn a new profession and gain skills to be used outside the wall The chefs and support team were very helpful and I have now secured work as a commis chef in a 5-star hotel in Londonrdquo
Dave The Clink at HMP Brixton
ldquoNever in a million years did I think at the age of 55 that I would have the opportunity to have a career change When I ended up in prison I thought my life was over It was this amazing charity that built up my self-esteem and a new zest for life At the end of my sentence my support worker arranged an interview for me at a 4-star hotel in London and after a successful interview I was offered a position as a commis chef where I am still working nine months later I really enjoy the job and hope to progress in the kitchenrdquo
Nicky The Clink at HMP High Down
Candidate Brief CEO The Clink Charity theclinkcharityorg
odgersberndtsoncom 13
Clink Awards
The Clink has been awarded over 70 awards including
2020
n Guildford in Bloom 2020 ndash The Clink Gardens at HMP Send
2019
n Princess Royal Training Award ndash Standard of Excellence ndash The Clink Charity
n North East Cheshire Business Awards ndash Charity of the Year ndash Styal
n East Cheshire Chamber of Commerce ndash Special Achievement ndash Styal
n Time Out Magazine ndash 20 best places to eat in UK cities ndash Cardiff
2017
n Centre for Social Justice ndash The Social Enterprise Award ndash The Clink Charity
n Craft Guild of Chefs ndash Innovation Award ndash The Clink Charity
n The Charity Awards ndash Education amp Training ndash The Clink Charity
n The Charity Awards ndash Overall WinnerCharity of the Year
2015
n MampIT Awards bronze award for lsquoBest UK Unusual Venuersquo ndash Brixton
n Cost Sector Catering Public Sector Caterer of the Year Award ndash Chris Moore
n TripAdvisorrsquos Travellersrsquo Choice Awards 10th Best Restaurant in the UK ndash Cardiff
n The Observer Food Monthly Award for lsquoBest Ethical Restaurantrsquo ndash Brixton
2013
n The Craft Guild of Chefs Award for Education Excellence ndash Cardiff
n The Craft Guild of Chefs Award for Education Excellence ndash High Down
n Cost Sector Catering Award ndash Chris Moore named as one of the top 20 most influential caterers in the UK
n Finalist in the Guardian Charity Awards ndash High Down
2011
n Cost Sector Catering Award for best new concept in the public sector
n The Sustainable Restaurant Association 3 Star Award
n Catey Award ndash Best Education and Training Programme
n London Peace Award for Diversity
n The Springboard Charity Award for Diversity
n The Longford Prize
Candidate Brief CEO The Clink Charity theclinkcharityorg
odgersberndtsoncom 14
The Clink Team2022 Organisation Chart
Chairman
Trustees
Chief
Executive
COO
Managing Director
Events amp Trading
Clink Events
Operation Team amp
Clink Bakery
Training amp
Operations
Director
5 Restaurant
Gardens General
Managers
5 Clink Kitchens
Area Managers
Fundraising
Marketing Manager
ChefRestaurant
Gardener Trainers35 Chef Trainers
Finance DirectorSupport amp
Mentoring Director
5 Support Worker
Area Managers
30 Support
Workers
Finance TeamrsquoData
ComplianceAudit
BanksLegal
PayrollSolution 22
External HR Service
Provider
Registered Active CharitiesCompanies
n The Clink Charity
n The Clink Restaurant Company Limited
n Clink Trading Limited
The Clink currently has 55 employees and by December 2021 it will be circa 65
Candidate Brief CEO The Clink Charity theclinkcharityorg
odgersberndtsoncom 15
Our TrusteesFinlay Scott Chairman ndash Founder of The Clink Charity in April 2010 Finlay was also a Council Member of The Impetus Trust and advised an NHS Trust and also the Charities Aid Foundation He is an entrepreneur and management consultant having founded The Tragus Restaurant Group in 2002 was Chairman of Whitecross Dental Chairman and CEO of Aroma and has run and advised a variety of service advertising media and Hi-Tec companies
Kevin McGrath OBE DL ndash Deputy Chairman Co-Founder of The Clink Charity in April 2010 Kevin was the High Sheriff for Greater London 201415 Chairman of MampM Asset Management and a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Kevin is a Freeman of the City of London Chairman of The Lyric Theatre in Hammersmith and Trustee of a number of other charities
Tim Wates DL ndash started with Cazenove amp Co and subsequently joined Wates Group Tim is Chairman of Wates Developments Chairman of the Family Council and Chairman of the Coast to Capital Local Enterprise Partnership He is also a small company non-executive director and investor and a trustee of several Wates family charities Tim holds an MBA from Cambridge University
Rosemary Davidson ndash graduated from Oxford with a BA Hons in Jurisprudence and then gained a distinction from University College London with an LLM in Public Law and Human Rights Now a barrister specialising in extradition and public law Rosemary has a particular focus on immigration
prison law and national security work
Sir William Atkinson DL ndash has spent 42 years in education 25 of which was spent running a number of schools in London Currently William is Trustee of the Lyric Theatre The Royal Shakespeare Company Research Autism a Governor of Tottenham University Technical College and member of the advisory boards at Kidzania and Enterprise for Science
Bojana Ignjatovic ndash is an economist and partner at RBB Economics an economic consultancy specialising in the area of competition law Prior to joining RBB Bojana worked in the Government Economic Service In addition to her professional work Bojana is an occasional lecturer at Kings College London She holds an MSc in Economics from Birkbeck College London and a BA in Philosophy Politics and Economics from Balliol College Oxford
The Right Revd David Walker ndash has held the position of Bishop of Manchester since 2013 Prior to that he was Bishop of Dudley from 2000 following 17 years in assorted parish ministries and industrial chaplaincy in the Diocese of Sheffield David is Chair of the Advisory Council on the Relations of Bishops and Religious Communities (ACRBRC) and acts as International Visitor for the Society of Ordained Scientists He is Deputy Chair of the Board of Governors of the Church Commissioners
Candidate Brief CEO The Clink Charity theclinkcharityorg
odgersberndtsoncom 16
The RolePurpose of the role
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is responsible for providing direction and leadership towards the achievement of The Clinkrsquos mission objectives and strategic goals Accountable to the Board of Trustees the CEO heads the leadership team and oversees the work of the organisation and championing Clinkrsquos mission and activities to key stakeholders ensuring influence and impact
Key Responsibilities
To provide visible leadership for strategic and organisational development scaleup and financial sustainability in consultation with the Board of Trustees and to set any future strategic goals for The Clink Charity
n Provide leadership to the Executive Group inspiring and empowering them to drive the organisation through effective collaboration and a shared vision
n Ensure that The Clink Charity has the resources to make strong progress towards the achievement of its objectives lead the co-ordination of the charityrsquos future funding strategy
n To be responsible for developing and maintaining strategic relationships across all stakeholder communities ndash the Ministry of Justice HMPPS government ministers City amp Guilds the media employers and other partners
n To horizon scan and explore opportunities for the scaling up of The Clink Charityrsquos impact and presence within the broad mission and purpose of the organisation in conjunction with the Board of Trustees
n Work externally as an ambassador for The Clink engaging effectively with government the media and donors to promote our work stimulate wider support and help us achieve our objectives
n To be accountable to the Board of Trustees for financial quality and risk management assurance the safeguarding of the organisationrsquos reputation programme impact and fundraising capability as well as oversight of both the financial and people resources
n Maintain and foster an organisational culture that attracts retains and motivates committed and high-quality staff who come from a wide range of backgrounds life experiences and communities reflecting UK society as a whole
Candidate Brief CEO The Clink Charity theclinkcharityorg
odgersberndtsoncom 17
The Individualn A record of achievement as a strategic and
operational leader with experience gained in senior positions in commercialnot-for-profitgovernmental environments responsible for a PampL and ideally with an understanding of the justice ecosystems
n An entrepreneurial commercial and visionary focus with a track record of building collaborative ventures and partnerships alongside an ability to successfully managing budgets identify and establish fundraising streams
n Highly motivated and experience of leading on the implementation of innovative business and financial strategies
n Experience of managing commercial relationships and engaging effectively to deliver sustainable financial outcomes
n Significant experience of building collaborative ventures and partnerships identify opportunities for pursuing and delivering business diversification
n A successful track record of working effectively with a non-executive board (or equivalent) to form the strategic direction of an operationally geographically dispersed organisation
n First-class communication and ambassadorial skills with the presence profile and ability to have a strong impact across a wide range of audiences including government foundations donors policy influencers the justice community partner organisations and the media
n Well-developed negotiating influencing and networking skills and the ability to be persuasive in politically sensitive andor complex stakeholder environments
n The ability to and experience of inspiring and engaging staff fostering a healthy organisational culture encouraging teamwork and collaboration
n A strong empathy with the mission vision and values of The Clink and the ability to realise these through the achievement of business goals
This role operates across England and Wales and therefore requires extensive travel and regular overnight stays
To apply for this position you must pass the following requirements
n Ministry of Justice Enhanced Vetting
n The right to work in the UK and provide original documentation as part of the recruitment process
Candidate Brief CEO The Clink Charity theclinkcharityorg
odgersberndtsoncom 18
How to Apply
The Clink Charity has engaged the services of Odgers Berndtson to whom applications should be sent Applications should be sent at your earliest convenience and no later than 5pm on Monday 8 November 2021
In order to apply please submit a comprehensive CV along with a covering letter which sets out your interest in the role and encapsulates the aspects of your experience relevant to the required criteria Please include current salary details and the names and addresses of three referees Referees will not be approached until the final stages and not without prior permission from candidates
The preferred method of application is online at wwwodgerscom83865
If you are unable to apply online please email 83865odgersberndtsoncom
All applications will receive an automated response
Any postal applications should be sent direct to
Donna-Maria Miles Odgers Berndtson 20 Cannon Street London EC4M 6XD
All candidates are also requested to complete an online Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form which will be found at the end of the application process This will assist the client in monitoring selection decisions to assess whether equality of opportunity is being achieved Any information collated from the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Forms will not be used as part of the selection process and will be treated as strictly confidential
Personal dataIn line with GDPR we ask that you do NOT send us any information that can identify children or any of your Sensitive Personal Data (racial or ethnic origin political opinions religious or philosophical beliefs trade union membership data concerning health or sex life and sexual orientation genetic andor biometric data) in your CV and application documentation Following this notice any inclusion of your Sensitive Personal Data in your CVapplication documentation will be understood by us as your express consent to process this information going forward Please also remember to not mention anyonersquos information or details (eg referees) who have not previously agreed to their inclusion
Contact detailsFor a conversation in confidence please contact
Claudia Wardleclaudiawardleodgersberndtsoncom
Fatima Koumbarji fatimakoumbarjiodgersberndtsoncom
We are committed to ensuring everyone can access our website and application processes This includes people with sight loss hearing mobility and cognitive impairments Should you require access to these documents in alternative formats please contact donna-mariamilesodgersberndtsoncom
Also if you have any comments andor suggestions about improving access to our application processes please do not hesitate to contact us responsemanagerodgersberndtsoncom
theclinkcharityorg
odgersberndtsoncom
Candidate Brief CEO The Clink Charity theclinkcharityorg
odgersberndtsoncom 10
Number of
staff average
Consolidated
Turnover
Consolidated
SurplusDeficit
Fixed Assets
2010
2
11493
1876
0
2011
4
490268
68936
30757
2012
6
751408
203500
286477
2013
12
1268263
549021
397233
2014
26
1512953
162793
674479
2015
35
2070014
114140
987273
2016
41
2341329
107373
1046344
2017
40
2400303
(63237)
960088
2018
54
3097748
(454120)
979587
2019
58
3381813
170596
820813
2020
59
2552188
742170
658166
Charity Annual Accounts
2020 Financial Results
Candidate Brief CEO The Clink Charity theclinkcharityorg
odgersberndtsoncom 11
Our Programme and QualificationsThe Clink Integrated Rehabilitation Programme (CIRP)
Qualifications Delivered
Step 1 we recruit prisoners who volunteer to be trained have 6 to 18 months left to serve have completed all other restorative courses and have an adequate level of education
Step 2 we register the prisoners to train and work towards gaining their City and Guilds NVQ level 2 in food and beverage service cookery and food preparation and in our gardens a horticulture diploma over an 8 hour day in an environment that does not feel like prison Our Clink catering staff are industry professionals as well as trainers and assessors
Step 3 our staff support our students through their courses We are a registered UK training provider and wersquore proud to deliver the City and Guild qualifications
Step 4 we now have over 280 employers who are all willing to employ a Clink Graduate subject to a satisfactory interview We have no problem with placing our highly trained graduates into work They work in 4 and 5 star hotels Michelin starred restaurants high street chains and privately owned restaurants as well as sometimes returning to their original trades
Step 5 our full time support workers meet our students 3 months before release help them with their CV ensure that they have a bank account and also have somewhere to live On the day of release we meet them at the gate take them to probation their accommodation and a job interview We are then there for them 247 for as long as it takes to mentor them and reintegrate them back into society
City and Guilds National Vocational Qualifications delivered by The Clink
Restaurants
n Food and Beverage Service levels 1 and 2
n Food Preparation and Cookery levels 1 and 2
n Food safety level 2
n Barista level 2
n Diploma in Horticulture levels 1 and 2
Gardens
n Diploma ndash Horticulture
The Clink has direct claims status with City and Guilds
The Clink diploma qualifications ndash accredited by the Institute of Hospitality and delivered by The Clink This is currently licensed by the Institute until February 2022
n Foundation Certificate ndash Front of House
n Foundation Certificate ndash Kitchen
n Certificate ndash Front of House
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Clink Graduate Case Studies
ldquoThe Clink staff really treat you with so much respect they are kind non-judgemental they are interested in you and what you need to succeed Also working with the Clink Charity you are offered many other routes of personal support They help and advise prisoners with housing issues money issues employment in the community on ROTL and employment on release in the community where you are being releasedrdquo
Bev The Clink at HMP Styal
ldquoThe Clink staff team are amazing Not only highly experienced + knowledgeable in the hospitality industry but very professional in how they understand working with prisoners Thanks for this opportunity and hopefully I can share with you in the future my successrdquo
Adam The Clink at HMP High Down
ldquoMy time at The Clink was great as I had the chance to learn a new profession and gain skills to be used outside the wall The chefs and support team were very helpful and I have now secured work as a commis chef in a 5-star hotel in Londonrdquo
Dave The Clink at HMP Brixton
ldquoNever in a million years did I think at the age of 55 that I would have the opportunity to have a career change When I ended up in prison I thought my life was over It was this amazing charity that built up my self-esteem and a new zest for life At the end of my sentence my support worker arranged an interview for me at a 4-star hotel in London and after a successful interview I was offered a position as a commis chef where I am still working nine months later I really enjoy the job and hope to progress in the kitchenrdquo
Nicky The Clink at HMP High Down
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Clink Awards
The Clink has been awarded over 70 awards including
2020
n Guildford in Bloom 2020 ndash The Clink Gardens at HMP Send
2019
n Princess Royal Training Award ndash Standard of Excellence ndash The Clink Charity
n North East Cheshire Business Awards ndash Charity of the Year ndash Styal
n East Cheshire Chamber of Commerce ndash Special Achievement ndash Styal
n Time Out Magazine ndash 20 best places to eat in UK cities ndash Cardiff
2017
n Centre for Social Justice ndash The Social Enterprise Award ndash The Clink Charity
n Craft Guild of Chefs ndash Innovation Award ndash The Clink Charity
n The Charity Awards ndash Education amp Training ndash The Clink Charity
n The Charity Awards ndash Overall WinnerCharity of the Year
2015
n MampIT Awards bronze award for lsquoBest UK Unusual Venuersquo ndash Brixton
n Cost Sector Catering Public Sector Caterer of the Year Award ndash Chris Moore
n TripAdvisorrsquos Travellersrsquo Choice Awards 10th Best Restaurant in the UK ndash Cardiff
n The Observer Food Monthly Award for lsquoBest Ethical Restaurantrsquo ndash Brixton
2013
n The Craft Guild of Chefs Award for Education Excellence ndash Cardiff
n The Craft Guild of Chefs Award for Education Excellence ndash High Down
n Cost Sector Catering Award ndash Chris Moore named as one of the top 20 most influential caterers in the UK
n Finalist in the Guardian Charity Awards ndash High Down
2011
n Cost Sector Catering Award for best new concept in the public sector
n The Sustainable Restaurant Association 3 Star Award
n Catey Award ndash Best Education and Training Programme
n London Peace Award for Diversity
n The Springboard Charity Award for Diversity
n The Longford Prize
Candidate Brief CEO The Clink Charity theclinkcharityorg
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The Clink Team2022 Organisation Chart
Chairman
Trustees
Chief
Executive
COO
Managing Director
Events amp Trading
Clink Events
Operation Team amp
Clink Bakery
Training amp
Operations
Director
5 Restaurant
Gardens General
Managers
5 Clink Kitchens
Area Managers
Fundraising
Marketing Manager
ChefRestaurant
Gardener Trainers35 Chef Trainers
Finance DirectorSupport amp
Mentoring Director
5 Support Worker
Area Managers
30 Support
Workers
Finance TeamrsquoData
ComplianceAudit
BanksLegal
PayrollSolution 22
External HR Service
Provider
Registered Active CharitiesCompanies
n The Clink Charity
n The Clink Restaurant Company Limited
n Clink Trading Limited
The Clink currently has 55 employees and by December 2021 it will be circa 65
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Our TrusteesFinlay Scott Chairman ndash Founder of The Clink Charity in April 2010 Finlay was also a Council Member of The Impetus Trust and advised an NHS Trust and also the Charities Aid Foundation He is an entrepreneur and management consultant having founded The Tragus Restaurant Group in 2002 was Chairman of Whitecross Dental Chairman and CEO of Aroma and has run and advised a variety of service advertising media and Hi-Tec companies
Kevin McGrath OBE DL ndash Deputy Chairman Co-Founder of The Clink Charity in April 2010 Kevin was the High Sheriff for Greater London 201415 Chairman of MampM Asset Management and a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Kevin is a Freeman of the City of London Chairman of The Lyric Theatre in Hammersmith and Trustee of a number of other charities
Tim Wates DL ndash started with Cazenove amp Co and subsequently joined Wates Group Tim is Chairman of Wates Developments Chairman of the Family Council and Chairman of the Coast to Capital Local Enterprise Partnership He is also a small company non-executive director and investor and a trustee of several Wates family charities Tim holds an MBA from Cambridge University
Rosemary Davidson ndash graduated from Oxford with a BA Hons in Jurisprudence and then gained a distinction from University College London with an LLM in Public Law and Human Rights Now a barrister specialising in extradition and public law Rosemary has a particular focus on immigration
prison law and national security work
Sir William Atkinson DL ndash has spent 42 years in education 25 of which was spent running a number of schools in London Currently William is Trustee of the Lyric Theatre The Royal Shakespeare Company Research Autism a Governor of Tottenham University Technical College and member of the advisory boards at Kidzania and Enterprise for Science
Bojana Ignjatovic ndash is an economist and partner at RBB Economics an economic consultancy specialising in the area of competition law Prior to joining RBB Bojana worked in the Government Economic Service In addition to her professional work Bojana is an occasional lecturer at Kings College London She holds an MSc in Economics from Birkbeck College London and a BA in Philosophy Politics and Economics from Balliol College Oxford
The Right Revd David Walker ndash has held the position of Bishop of Manchester since 2013 Prior to that he was Bishop of Dudley from 2000 following 17 years in assorted parish ministries and industrial chaplaincy in the Diocese of Sheffield David is Chair of the Advisory Council on the Relations of Bishops and Religious Communities (ACRBRC) and acts as International Visitor for the Society of Ordained Scientists He is Deputy Chair of the Board of Governors of the Church Commissioners
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The RolePurpose of the role
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is responsible for providing direction and leadership towards the achievement of The Clinkrsquos mission objectives and strategic goals Accountable to the Board of Trustees the CEO heads the leadership team and oversees the work of the organisation and championing Clinkrsquos mission and activities to key stakeholders ensuring influence and impact
Key Responsibilities
To provide visible leadership for strategic and organisational development scaleup and financial sustainability in consultation with the Board of Trustees and to set any future strategic goals for The Clink Charity
n Provide leadership to the Executive Group inspiring and empowering them to drive the organisation through effective collaboration and a shared vision
n Ensure that The Clink Charity has the resources to make strong progress towards the achievement of its objectives lead the co-ordination of the charityrsquos future funding strategy
n To be responsible for developing and maintaining strategic relationships across all stakeholder communities ndash the Ministry of Justice HMPPS government ministers City amp Guilds the media employers and other partners
n To horizon scan and explore opportunities for the scaling up of The Clink Charityrsquos impact and presence within the broad mission and purpose of the organisation in conjunction with the Board of Trustees
n Work externally as an ambassador for The Clink engaging effectively with government the media and donors to promote our work stimulate wider support and help us achieve our objectives
n To be accountable to the Board of Trustees for financial quality and risk management assurance the safeguarding of the organisationrsquos reputation programme impact and fundraising capability as well as oversight of both the financial and people resources
n Maintain and foster an organisational culture that attracts retains and motivates committed and high-quality staff who come from a wide range of backgrounds life experiences and communities reflecting UK society as a whole
Candidate Brief CEO The Clink Charity theclinkcharityorg
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The Individualn A record of achievement as a strategic and
operational leader with experience gained in senior positions in commercialnot-for-profitgovernmental environments responsible for a PampL and ideally with an understanding of the justice ecosystems
n An entrepreneurial commercial and visionary focus with a track record of building collaborative ventures and partnerships alongside an ability to successfully managing budgets identify and establish fundraising streams
n Highly motivated and experience of leading on the implementation of innovative business and financial strategies
n Experience of managing commercial relationships and engaging effectively to deliver sustainable financial outcomes
n Significant experience of building collaborative ventures and partnerships identify opportunities for pursuing and delivering business diversification
n A successful track record of working effectively with a non-executive board (or equivalent) to form the strategic direction of an operationally geographically dispersed organisation
n First-class communication and ambassadorial skills with the presence profile and ability to have a strong impact across a wide range of audiences including government foundations donors policy influencers the justice community partner organisations and the media
n Well-developed negotiating influencing and networking skills and the ability to be persuasive in politically sensitive andor complex stakeholder environments
n The ability to and experience of inspiring and engaging staff fostering a healthy organisational culture encouraging teamwork and collaboration
n A strong empathy with the mission vision and values of The Clink and the ability to realise these through the achievement of business goals
This role operates across England and Wales and therefore requires extensive travel and regular overnight stays
To apply for this position you must pass the following requirements
n Ministry of Justice Enhanced Vetting
n The right to work in the UK and provide original documentation as part of the recruitment process
Candidate Brief CEO The Clink Charity theclinkcharityorg
odgersberndtsoncom 18
How to Apply
The Clink Charity has engaged the services of Odgers Berndtson to whom applications should be sent Applications should be sent at your earliest convenience and no later than 5pm on Monday 8 November 2021
In order to apply please submit a comprehensive CV along with a covering letter which sets out your interest in the role and encapsulates the aspects of your experience relevant to the required criteria Please include current salary details and the names and addresses of three referees Referees will not be approached until the final stages and not without prior permission from candidates
The preferred method of application is online at wwwodgerscom83865
If you are unable to apply online please email 83865odgersberndtsoncom
All applications will receive an automated response
Any postal applications should be sent direct to
Donna-Maria Miles Odgers Berndtson 20 Cannon Street London EC4M 6XD
All candidates are also requested to complete an online Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form which will be found at the end of the application process This will assist the client in monitoring selection decisions to assess whether equality of opportunity is being achieved Any information collated from the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Forms will not be used as part of the selection process and will be treated as strictly confidential
Personal dataIn line with GDPR we ask that you do NOT send us any information that can identify children or any of your Sensitive Personal Data (racial or ethnic origin political opinions religious or philosophical beliefs trade union membership data concerning health or sex life and sexual orientation genetic andor biometric data) in your CV and application documentation Following this notice any inclusion of your Sensitive Personal Data in your CVapplication documentation will be understood by us as your express consent to process this information going forward Please also remember to not mention anyonersquos information or details (eg referees) who have not previously agreed to their inclusion
Contact detailsFor a conversation in confidence please contact
Claudia Wardleclaudiawardleodgersberndtsoncom
Fatima Koumbarji fatimakoumbarjiodgersberndtsoncom
We are committed to ensuring everyone can access our website and application processes This includes people with sight loss hearing mobility and cognitive impairments Should you require access to these documents in alternative formats please contact donna-mariamilesodgersberndtsoncom
Also if you have any comments andor suggestions about improving access to our application processes please do not hesitate to contact us responsemanagerodgersberndtsoncom
theclinkcharityorg
odgersberndtsoncom
Candidate Brief CEO The Clink Charity theclinkcharityorg
odgersberndtsoncom 11
Our Programme and QualificationsThe Clink Integrated Rehabilitation Programme (CIRP)
Qualifications Delivered
Step 1 we recruit prisoners who volunteer to be trained have 6 to 18 months left to serve have completed all other restorative courses and have an adequate level of education
Step 2 we register the prisoners to train and work towards gaining their City and Guilds NVQ level 2 in food and beverage service cookery and food preparation and in our gardens a horticulture diploma over an 8 hour day in an environment that does not feel like prison Our Clink catering staff are industry professionals as well as trainers and assessors
Step 3 our staff support our students through their courses We are a registered UK training provider and wersquore proud to deliver the City and Guild qualifications
Step 4 we now have over 280 employers who are all willing to employ a Clink Graduate subject to a satisfactory interview We have no problem with placing our highly trained graduates into work They work in 4 and 5 star hotels Michelin starred restaurants high street chains and privately owned restaurants as well as sometimes returning to their original trades
Step 5 our full time support workers meet our students 3 months before release help them with their CV ensure that they have a bank account and also have somewhere to live On the day of release we meet them at the gate take them to probation their accommodation and a job interview We are then there for them 247 for as long as it takes to mentor them and reintegrate them back into society
City and Guilds National Vocational Qualifications delivered by The Clink
Restaurants
n Food and Beverage Service levels 1 and 2
n Food Preparation and Cookery levels 1 and 2
n Food safety level 2
n Barista level 2
n Diploma in Horticulture levels 1 and 2
Gardens
n Diploma ndash Horticulture
The Clink has direct claims status with City and Guilds
The Clink diploma qualifications ndash accredited by the Institute of Hospitality and delivered by The Clink This is currently licensed by the Institute until February 2022
n Foundation Certificate ndash Front of House
n Foundation Certificate ndash Kitchen
n Certificate ndash Front of House
Candidate Brief CEO The Clink Charity theclinkcharityorg
odgersberndtsoncom 12
Clink Graduate Case Studies
ldquoThe Clink staff really treat you with so much respect they are kind non-judgemental they are interested in you and what you need to succeed Also working with the Clink Charity you are offered many other routes of personal support They help and advise prisoners with housing issues money issues employment in the community on ROTL and employment on release in the community where you are being releasedrdquo
Bev The Clink at HMP Styal
ldquoThe Clink staff team are amazing Not only highly experienced + knowledgeable in the hospitality industry but very professional in how they understand working with prisoners Thanks for this opportunity and hopefully I can share with you in the future my successrdquo
Adam The Clink at HMP High Down
ldquoMy time at The Clink was great as I had the chance to learn a new profession and gain skills to be used outside the wall The chefs and support team were very helpful and I have now secured work as a commis chef in a 5-star hotel in Londonrdquo
Dave The Clink at HMP Brixton
ldquoNever in a million years did I think at the age of 55 that I would have the opportunity to have a career change When I ended up in prison I thought my life was over It was this amazing charity that built up my self-esteem and a new zest for life At the end of my sentence my support worker arranged an interview for me at a 4-star hotel in London and after a successful interview I was offered a position as a commis chef where I am still working nine months later I really enjoy the job and hope to progress in the kitchenrdquo
Nicky The Clink at HMP High Down
Candidate Brief CEO The Clink Charity theclinkcharityorg
odgersberndtsoncom 13
Clink Awards
The Clink has been awarded over 70 awards including
2020
n Guildford in Bloom 2020 ndash The Clink Gardens at HMP Send
2019
n Princess Royal Training Award ndash Standard of Excellence ndash The Clink Charity
n North East Cheshire Business Awards ndash Charity of the Year ndash Styal
n East Cheshire Chamber of Commerce ndash Special Achievement ndash Styal
n Time Out Magazine ndash 20 best places to eat in UK cities ndash Cardiff
2017
n Centre for Social Justice ndash The Social Enterprise Award ndash The Clink Charity
n Craft Guild of Chefs ndash Innovation Award ndash The Clink Charity
n The Charity Awards ndash Education amp Training ndash The Clink Charity
n The Charity Awards ndash Overall WinnerCharity of the Year
2015
n MampIT Awards bronze award for lsquoBest UK Unusual Venuersquo ndash Brixton
n Cost Sector Catering Public Sector Caterer of the Year Award ndash Chris Moore
n TripAdvisorrsquos Travellersrsquo Choice Awards 10th Best Restaurant in the UK ndash Cardiff
n The Observer Food Monthly Award for lsquoBest Ethical Restaurantrsquo ndash Brixton
2013
n The Craft Guild of Chefs Award for Education Excellence ndash Cardiff
n The Craft Guild of Chefs Award for Education Excellence ndash High Down
n Cost Sector Catering Award ndash Chris Moore named as one of the top 20 most influential caterers in the UK
n Finalist in the Guardian Charity Awards ndash High Down
2011
n Cost Sector Catering Award for best new concept in the public sector
n The Sustainable Restaurant Association 3 Star Award
n Catey Award ndash Best Education and Training Programme
n London Peace Award for Diversity
n The Springboard Charity Award for Diversity
n The Longford Prize
Candidate Brief CEO The Clink Charity theclinkcharityorg
odgersberndtsoncom 14
The Clink Team2022 Organisation Chart
Chairman
Trustees
Chief
Executive
COO
Managing Director
Events amp Trading
Clink Events
Operation Team amp
Clink Bakery
Training amp
Operations
Director
5 Restaurant
Gardens General
Managers
5 Clink Kitchens
Area Managers
Fundraising
Marketing Manager
ChefRestaurant
Gardener Trainers35 Chef Trainers
Finance DirectorSupport amp
Mentoring Director
5 Support Worker
Area Managers
30 Support
Workers
Finance TeamrsquoData
ComplianceAudit
BanksLegal
PayrollSolution 22
External HR Service
Provider
Registered Active CharitiesCompanies
n The Clink Charity
n The Clink Restaurant Company Limited
n Clink Trading Limited
The Clink currently has 55 employees and by December 2021 it will be circa 65
Candidate Brief CEO The Clink Charity theclinkcharityorg
odgersberndtsoncom 15
Our TrusteesFinlay Scott Chairman ndash Founder of The Clink Charity in April 2010 Finlay was also a Council Member of The Impetus Trust and advised an NHS Trust and also the Charities Aid Foundation He is an entrepreneur and management consultant having founded The Tragus Restaurant Group in 2002 was Chairman of Whitecross Dental Chairman and CEO of Aroma and has run and advised a variety of service advertising media and Hi-Tec companies
Kevin McGrath OBE DL ndash Deputy Chairman Co-Founder of The Clink Charity in April 2010 Kevin was the High Sheriff for Greater London 201415 Chairman of MampM Asset Management and a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Kevin is a Freeman of the City of London Chairman of The Lyric Theatre in Hammersmith and Trustee of a number of other charities
Tim Wates DL ndash started with Cazenove amp Co and subsequently joined Wates Group Tim is Chairman of Wates Developments Chairman of the Family Council and Chairman of the Coast to Capital Local Enterprise Partnership He is also a small company non-executive director and investor and a trustee of several Wates family charities Tim holds an MBA from Cambridge University
Rosemary Davidson ndash graduated from Oxford with a BA Hons in Jurisprudence and then gained a distinction from University College London with an LLM in Public Law and Human Rights Now a barrister specialising in extradition and public law Rosemary has a particular focus on immigration
prison law and national security work
Sir William Atkinson DL ndash has spent 42 years in education 25 of which was spent running a number of schools in London Currently William is Trustee of the Lyric Theatre The Royal Shakespeare Company Research Autism a Governor of Tottenham University Technical College and member of the advisory boards at Kidzania and Enterprise for Science
Bojana Ignjatovic ndash is an economist and partner at RBB Economics an economic consultancy specialising in the area of competition law Prior to joining RBB Bojana worked in the Government Economic Service In addition to her professional work Bojana is an occasional lecturer at Kings College London She holds an MSc in Economics from Birkbeck College London and a BA in Philosophy Politics and Economics from Balliol College Oxford
The Right Revd David Walker ndash has held the position of Bishop of Manchester since 2013 Prior to that he was Bishop of Dudley from 2000 following 17 years in assorted parish ministries and industrial chaplaincy in the Diocese of Sheffield David is Chair of the Advisory Council on the Relations of Bishops and Religious Communities (ACRBRC) and acts as International Visitor for the Society of Ordained Scientists He is Deputy Chair of the Board of Governors of the Church Commissioners
Candidate Brief CEO The Clink Charity theclinkcharityorg
odgersberndtsoncom 16
The RolePurpose of the role
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is responsible for providing direction and leadership towards the achievement of The Clinkrsquos mission objectives and strategic goals Accountable to the Board of Trustees the CEO heads the leadership team and oversees the work of the organisation and championing Clinkrsquos mission and activities to key stakeholders ensuring influence and impact
Key Responsibilities
To provide visible leadership for strategic and organisational development scaleup and financial sustainability in consultation with the Board of Trustees and to set any future strategic goals for The Clink Charity
n Provide leadership to the Executive Group inspiring and empowering them to drive the organisation through effective collaboration and a shared vision
n Ensure that The Clink Charity has the resources to make strong progress towards the achievement of its objectives lead the co-ordination of the charityrsquos future funding strategy
n To be responsible for developing and maintaining strategic relationships across all stakeholder communities ndash the Ministry of Justice HMPPS government ministers City amp Guilds the media employers and other partners
n To horizon scan and explore opportunities for the scaling up of The Clink Charityrsquos impact and presence within the broad mission and purpose of the organisation in conjunction with the Board of Trustees
n Work externally as an ambassador for The Clink engaging effectively with government the media and donors to promote our work stimulate wider support and help us achieve our objectives
n To be accountable to the Board of Trustees for financial quality and risk management assurance the safeguarding of the organisationrsquos reputation programme impact and fundraising capability as well as oversight of both the financial and people resources
n Maintain and foster an organisational culture that attracts retains and motivates committed and high-quality staff who come from a wide range of backgrounds life experiences and communities reflecting UK society as a whole
Candidate Brief CEO The Clink Charity theclinkcharityorg
odgersberndtsoncom 17
The Individualn A record of achievement as a strategic and
operational leader with experience gained in senior positions in commercialnot-for-profitgovernmental environments responsible for a PampL and ideally with an understanding of the justice ecosystems
n An entrepreneurial commercial and visionary focus with a track record of building collaborative ventures and partnerships alongside an ability to successfully managing budgets identify and establish fundraising streams
n Highly motivated and experience of leading on the implementation of innovative business and financial strategies
n Experience of managing commercial relationships and engaging effectively to deliver sustainable financial outcomes
n Significant experience of building collaborative ventures and partnerships identify opportunities for pursuing and delivering business diversification
n A successful track record of working effectively with a non-executive board (or equivalent) to form the strategic direction of an operationally geographically dispersed organisation
n First-class communication and ambassadorial skills with the presence profile and ability to have a strong impact across a wide range of audiences including government foundations donors policy influencers the justice community partner organisations and the media
n Well-developed negotiating influencing and networking skills and the ability to be persuasive in politically sensitive andor complex stakeholder environments
n The ability to and experience of inspiring and engaging staff fostering a healthy organisational culture encouraging teamwork and collaboration
n A strong empathy with the mission vision and values of The Clink and the ability to realise these through the achievement of business goals
This role operates across England and Wales and therefore requires extensive travel and regular overnight stays
To apply for this position you must pass the following requirements
n Ministry of Justice Enhanced Vetting
n The right to work in the UK and provide original documentation as part of the recruitment process
Candidate Brief CEO The Clink Charity theclinkcharityorg
odgersberndtsoncom 18
How to Apply
The Clink Charity has engaged the services of Odgers Berndtson to whom applications should be sent Applications should be sent at your earliest convenience and no later than 5pm on Monday 8 November 2021
In order to apply please submit a comprehensive CV along with a covering letter which sets out your interest in the role and encapsulates the aspects of your experience relevant to the required criteria Please include current salary details and the names and addresses of three referees Referees will not be approached until the final stages and not without prior permission from candidates
The preferred method of application is online at wwwodgerscom83865
If you are unable to apply online please email 83865odgersberndtsoncom
All applications will receive an automated response
Any postal applications should be sent direct to
Donna-Maria Miles Odgers Berndtson 20 Cannon Street London EC4M 6XD
All candidates are also requested to complete an online Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form which will be found at the end of the application process This will assist the client in monitoring selection decisions to assess whether equality of opportunity is being achieved Any information collated from the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Forms will not be used as part of the selection process and will be treated as strictly confidential
Personal dataIn line with GDPR we ask that you do NOT send us any information that can identify children or any of your Sensitive Personal Data (racial or ethnic origin political opinions religious or philosophical beliefs trade union membership data concerning health or sex life and sexual orientation genetic andor biometric data) in your CV and application documentation Following this notice any inclusion of your Sensitive Personal Data in your CVapplication documentation will be understood by us as your express consent to process this information going forward Please also remember to not mention anyonersquos information or details (eg referees) who have not previously agreed to their inclusion
Contact detailsFor a conversation in confidence please contact
Claudia Wardleclaudiawardleodgersberndtsoncom
Fatima Koumbarji fatimakoumbarjiodgersberndtsoncom
We are committed to ensuring everyone can access our website and application processes This includes people with sight loss hearing mobility and cognitive impairments Should you require access to these documents in alternative formats please contact donna-mariamilesodgersberndtsoncom
Also if you have any comments andor suggestions about improving access to our application processes please do not hesitate to contact us responsemanagerodgersberndtsoncom
theclinkcharityorg
odgersberndtsoncom
Candidate Brief CEO The Clink Charity theclinkcharityorg
odgersberndtsoncom 12
Clink Graduate Case Studies
ldquoThe Clink staff really treat you with so much respect they are kind non-judgemental they are interested in you and what you need to succeed Also working with the Clink Charity you are offered many other routes of personal support They help and advise prisoners with housing issues money issues employment in the community on ROTL and employment on release in the community where you are being releasedrdquo
Bev The Clink at HMP Styal
ldquoThe Clink staff team are amazing Not only highly experienced + knowledgeable in the hospitality industry but very professional in how they understand working with prisoners Thanks for this opportunity and hopefully I can share with you in the future my successrdquo
Adam The Clink at HMP High Down
ldquoMy time at The Clink was great as I had the chance to learn a new profession and gain skills to be used outside the wall The chefs and support team were very helpful and I have now secured work as a commis chef in a 5-star hotel in Londonrdquo
Dave The Clink at HMP Brixton
ldquoNever in a million years did I think at the age of 55 that I would have the opportunity to have a career change When I ended up in prison I thought my life was over It was this amazing charity that built up my self-esteem and a new zest for life At the end of my sentence my support worker arranged an interview for me at a 4-star hotel in London and after a successful interview I was offered a position as a commis chef where I am still working nine months later I really enjoy the job and hope to progress in the kitchenrdquo
Nicky The Clink at HMP High Down
Candidate Brief CEO The Clink Charity theclinkcharityorg
odgersberndtsoncom 13
Clink Awards
The Clink has been awarded over 70 awards including
2020
n Guildford in Bloom 2020 ndash The Clink Gardens at HMP Send
2019
n Princess Royal Training Award ndash Standard of Excellence ndash The Clink Charity
n North East Cheshire Business Awards ndash Charity of the Year ndash Styal
n East Cheshire Chamber of Commerce ndash Special Achievement ndash Styal
n Time Out Magazine ndash 20 best places to eat in UK cities ndash Cardiff
2017
n Centre for Social Justice ndash The Social Enterprise Award ndash The Clink Charity
n Craft Guild of Chefs ndash Innovation Award ndash The Clink Charity
n The Charity Awards ndash Education amp Training ndash The Clink Charity
n The Charity Awards ndash Overall WinnerCharity of the Year
2015
n MampIT Awards bronze award for lsquoBest UK Unusual Venuersquo ndash Brixton
n Cost Sector Catering Public Sector Caterer of the Year Award ndash Chris Moore
n TripAdvisorrsquos Travellersrsquo Choice Awards 10th Best Restaurant in the UK ndash Cardiff
n The Observer Food Monthly Award for lsquoBest Ethical Restaurantrsquo ndash Brixton
2013
n The Craft Guild of Chefs Award for Education Excellence ndash Cardiff
n The Craft Guild of Chefs Award for Education Excellence ndash High Down
n Cost Sector Catering Award ndash Chris Moore named as one of the top 20 most influential caterers in the UK
n Finalist in the Guardian Charity Awards ndash High Down
2011
n Cost Sector Catering Award for best new concept in the public sector
n The Sustainable Restaurant Association 3 Star Award
n Catey Award ndash Best Education and Training Programme
n London Peace Award for Diversity
n The Springboard Charity Award for Diversity
n The Longford Prize
Candidate Brief CEO The Clink Charity theclinkcharityorg
odgersberndtsoncom 14
The Clink Team2022 Organisation Chart
Chairman
Trustees
Chief
Executive
COO
Managing Director
Events amp Trading
Clink Events
Operation Team amp
Clink Bakery
Training amp
Operations
Director
5 Restaurant
Gardens General
Managers
5 Clink Kitchens
Area Managers
Fundraising
Marketing Manager
ChefRestaurant
Gardener Trainers35 Chef Trainers
Finance DirectorSupport amp
Mentoring Director
5 Support Worker
Area Managers
30 Support
Workers
Finance TeamrsquoData
ComplianceAudit
BanksLegal
PayrollSolution 22
External HR Service
Provider
Registered Active CharitiesCompanies
n The Clink Charity
n The Clink Restaurant Company Limited
n Clink Trading Limited
The Clink currently has 55 employees and by December 2021 it will be circa 65
Candidate Brief CEO The Clink Charity theclinkcharityorg
odgersberndtsoncom 15
Our TrusteesFinlay Scott Chairman ndash Founder of The Clink Charity in April 2010 Finlay was also a Council Member of The Impetus Trust and advised an NHS Trust and also the Charities Aid Foundation He is an entrepreneur and management consultant having founded The Tragus Restaurant Group in 2002 was Chairman of Whitecross Dental Chairman and CEO of Aroma and has run and advised a variety of service advertising media and Hi-Tec companies
Kevin McGrath OBE DL ndash Deputy Chairman Co-Founder of The Clink Charity in April 2010 Kevin was the High Sheriff for Greater London 201415 Chairman of MampM Asset Management and a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Kevin is a Freeman of the City of London Chairman of The Lyric Theatre in Hammersmith and Trustee of a number of other charities
Tim Wates DL ndash started with Cazenove amp Co and subsequently joined Wates Group Tim is Chairman of Wates Developments Chairman of the Family Council and Chairman of the Coast to Capital Local Enterprise Partnership He is also a small company non-executive director and investor and a trustee of several Wates family charities Tim holds an MBA from Cambridge University
Rosemary Davidson ndash graduated from Oxford with a BA Hons in Jurisprudence and then gained a distinction from University College London with an LLM in Public Law and Human Rights Now a barrister specialising in extradition and public law Rosemary has a particular focus on immigration
prison law and national security work
Sir William Atkinson DL ndash has spent 42 years in education 25 of which was spent running a number of schools in London Currently William is Trustee of the Lyric Theatre The Royal Shakespeare Company Research Autism a Governor of Tottenham University Technical College and member of the advisory boards at Kidzania and Enterprise for Science
Bojana Ignjatovic ndash is an economist and partner at RBB Economics an economic consultancy specialising in the area of competition law Prior to joining RBB Bojana worked in the Government Economic Service In addition to her professional work Bojana is an occasional lecturer at Kings College London She holds an MSc in Economics from Birkbeck College London and a BA in Philosophy Politics and Economics from Balliol College Oxford
The Right Revd David Walker ndash has held the position of Bishop of Manchester since 2013 Prior to that he was Bishop of Dudley from 2000 following 17 years in assorted parish ministries and industrial chaplaincy in the Diocese of Sheffield David is Chair of the Advisory Council on the Relations of Bishops and Religious Communities (ACRBRC) and acts as International Visitor for the Society of Ordained Scientists He is Deputy Chair of the Board of Governors of the Church Commissioners
Candidate Brief CEO The Clink Charity theclinkcharityorg
odgersberndtsoncom 16
The RolePurpose of the role
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is responsible for providing direction and leadership towards the achievement of The Clinkrsquos mission objectives and strategic goals Accountable to the Board of Trustees the CEO heads the leadership team and oversees the work of the organisation and championing Clinkrsquos mission and activities to key stakeholders ensuring influence and impact
Key Responsibilities
To provide visible leadership for strategic and organisational development scaleup and financial sustainability in consultation with the Board of Trustees and to set any future strategic goals for The Clink Charity
n Provide leadership to the Executive Group inspiring and empowering them to drive the organisation through effective collaboration and a shared vision
n Ensure that The Clink Charity has the resources to make strong progress towards the achievement of its objectives lead the co-ordination of the charityrsquos future funding strategy
n To be responsible for developing and maintaining strategic relationships across all stakeholder communities ndash the Ministry of Justice HMPPS government ministers City amp Guilds the media employers and other partners
n To horizon scan and explore opportunities for the scaling up of The Clink Charityrsquos impact and presence within the broad mission and purpose of the organisation in conjunction with the Board of Trustees
n Work externally as an ambassador for The Clink engaging effectively with government the media and donors to promote our work stimulate wider support and help us achieve our objectives
n To be accountable to the Board of Trustees for financial quality and risk management assurance the safeguarding of the organisationrsquos reputation programme impact and fundraising capability as well as oversight of both the financial and people resources
n Maintain and foster an organisational culture that attracts retains and motivates committed and high-quality staff who come from a wide range of backgrounds life experiences and communities reflecting UK society as a whole
Candidate Brief CEO The Clink Charity theclinkcharityorg
odgersberndtsoncom 17
The Individualn A record of achievement as a strategic and
operational leader with experience gained in senior positions in commercialnot-for-profitgovernmental environments responsible for a PampL and ideally with an understanding of the justice ecosystems
n An entrepreneurial commercial and visionary focus with a track record of building collaborative ventures and partnerships alongside an ability to successfully managing budgets identify and establish fundraising streams
n Highly motivated and experience of leading on the implementation of innovative business and financial strategies
n Experience of managing commercial relationships and engaging effectively to deliver sustainable financial outcomes
n Significant experience of building collaborative ventures and partnerships identify opportunities for pursuing and delivering business diversification
n A successful track record of working effectively with a non-executive board (or equivalent) to form the strategic direction of an operationally geographically dispersed organisation
n First-class communication and ambassadorial skills with the presence profile and ability to have a strong impact across a wide range of audiences including government foundations donors policy influencers the justice community partner organisations and the media
n Well-developed negotiating influencing and networking skills and the ability to be persuasive in politically sensitive andor complex stakeholder environments
n The ability to and experience of inspiring and engaging staff fostering a healthy organisational culture encouraging teamwork and collaboration
n A strong empathy with the mission vision and values of The Clink and the ability to realise these through the achievement of business goals
This role operates across England and Wales and therefore requires extensive travel and regular overnight stays
To apply for this position you must pass the following requirements
n Ministry of Justice Enhanced Vetting
n The right to work in the UK and provide original documentation as part of the recruitment process
Candidate Brief CEO The Clink Charity theclinkcharityorg
odgersberndtsoncom 18
How to Apply
The Clink Charity has engaged the services of Odgers Berndtson to whom applications should be sent Applications should be sent at your earliest convenience and no later than 5pm on Monday 8 November 2021
In order to apply please submit a comprehensive CV along with a covering letter which sets out your interest in the role and encapsulates the aspects of your experience relevant to the required criteria Please include current salary details and the names and addresses of three referees Referees will not be approached until the final stages and not without prior permission from candidates
The preferred method of application is online at wwwodgerscom83865
If you are unable to apply online please email 83865odgersberndtsoncom
All applications will receive an automated response
Any postal applications should be sent direct to
Donna-Maria Miles Odgers Berndtson 20 Cannon Street London EC4M 6XD
All candidates are also requested to complete an online Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form which will be found at the end of the application process This will assist the client in monitoring selection decisions to assess whether equality of opportunity is being achieved Any information collated from the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Forms will not be used as part of the selection process and will be treated as strictly confidential
Personal dataIn line with GDPR we ask that you do NOT send us any information that can identify children or any of your Sensitive Personal Data (racial or ethnic origin political opinions religious or philosophical beliefs trade union membership data concerning health or sex life and sexual orientation genetic andor biometric data) in your CV and application documentation Following this notice any inclusion of your Sensitive Personal Data in your CVapplication documentation will be understood by us as your express consent to process this information going forward Please also remember to not mention anyonersquos information or details (eg referees) who have not previously agreed to their inclusion
Contact detailsFor a conversation in confidence please contact
Claudia Wardleclaudiawardleodgersberndtsoncom
Fatima Koumbarji fatimakoumbarjiodgersberndtsoncom
We are committed to ensuring everyone can access our website and application processes This includes people with sight loss hearing mobility and cognitive impairments Should you require access to these documents in alternative formats please contact donna-mariamilesodgersberndtsoncom
Also if you have any comments andor suggestions about improving access to our application processes please do not hesitate to contact us responsemanagerodgersberndtsoncom
theclinkcharityorg
odgersberndtsoncom
Candidate Brief CEO The Clink Charity theclinkcharityorg
odgersberndtsoncom 13
Clink Awards
The Clink has been awarded over 70 awards including
2020
n Guildford in Bloom 2020 ndash The Clink Gardens at HMP Send
2019
n Princess Royal Training Award ndash Standard of Excellence ndash The Clink Charity
n North East Cheshire Business Awards ndash Charity of the Year ndash Styal
n East Cheshire Chamber of Commerce ndash Special Achievement ndash Styal
n Time Out Magazine ndash 20 best places to eat in UK cities ndash Cardiff
2017
n Centre for Social Justice ndash The Social Enterprise Award ndash The Clink Charity
n Craft Guild of Chefs ndash Innovation Award ndash The Clink Charity
n The Charity Awards ndash Education amp Training ndash The Clink Charity
n The Charity Awards ndash Overall WinnerCharity of the Year
2015
n MampIT Awards bronze award for lsquoBest UK Unusual Venuersquo ndash Brixton
n Cost Sector Catering Public Sector Caterer of the Year Award ndash Chris Moore
n TripAdvisorrsquos Travellersrsquo Choice Awards 10th Best Restaurant in the UK ndash Cardiff
n The Observer Food Monthly Award for lsquoBest Ethical Restaurantrsquo ndash Brixton
2013
n The Craft Guild of Chefs Award for Education Excellence ndash Cardiff
n The Craft Guild of Chefs Award for Education Excellence ndash High Down
n Cost Sector Catering Award ndash Chris Moore named as one of the top 20 most influential caterers in the UK
n Finalist in the Guardian Charity Awards ndash High Down
2011
n Cost Sector Catering Award for best new concept in the public sector
n The Sustainable Restaurant Association 3 Star Award
n Catey Award ndash Best Education and Training Programme
n London Peace Award for Diversity
n The Springboard Charity Award for Diversity
n The Longford Prize
Candidate Brief CEO The Clink Charity theclinkcharityorg
odgersberndtsoncom 14
The Clink Team2022 Organisation Chart
Chairman
Trustees
Chief
Executive
COO
Managing Director
Events amp Trading
Clink Events
Operation Team amp
Clink Bakery
Training amp
Operations
Director
5 Restaurant
Gardens General
Managers
5 Clink Kitchens
Area Managers
Fundraising
Marketing Manager
ChefRestaurant
Gardener Trainers35 Chef Trainers
Finance DirectorSupport amp
Mentoring Director
5 Support Worker
Area Managers
30 Support
Workers
Finance TeamrsquoData
ComplianceAudit
BanksLegal
PayrollSolution 22
External HR Service
Provider
Registered Active CharitiesCompanies
n The Clink Charity
n The Clink Restaurant Company Limited
n Clink Trading Limited
The Clink currently has 55 employees and by December 2021 it will be circa 65
Candidate Brief CEO The Clink Charity theclinkcharityorg
odgersberndtsoncom 15
Our TrusteesFinlay Scott Chairman ndash Founder of The Clink Charity in April 2010 Finlay was also a Council Member of The Impetus Trust and advised an NHS Trust and also the Charities Aid Foundation He is an entrepreneur and management consultant having founded The Tragus Restaurant Group in 2002 was Chairman of Whitecross Dental Chairman and CEO of Aroma and has run and advised a variety of service advertising media and Hi-Tec companies
Kevin McGrath OBE DL ndash Deputy Chairman Co-Founder of The Clink Charity in April 2010 Kevin was the High Sheriff for Greater London 201415 Chairman of MampM Asset Management and a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Kevin is a Freeman of the City of London Chairman of The Lyric Theatre in Hammersmith and Trustee of a number of other charities
Tim Wates DL ndash started with Cazenove amp Co and subsequently joined Wates Group Tim is Chairman of Wates Developments Chairman of the Family Council and Chairman of the Coast to Capital Local Enterprise Partnership He is also a small company non-executive director and investor and a trustee of several Wates family charities Tim holds an MBA from Cambridge University
Rosemary Davidson ndash graduated from Oxford with a BA Hons in Jurisprudence and then gained a distinction from University College London with an LLM in Public Law and Human Rights Now a barrister specialising in extradition and public law Rosemary has a particular focus on immigration
prison law and national security work
Sir William Atkinson DL ndash has spent 42 years in education 25 of which was spent running a number of schools in London Currently William is Trustee of the Lyric Theatre The Royal Shakespeare Company Research Autism a Governor of Tottenham University Technical College and member of the advisory boards at Kidzania and Enterprise for Science
Bojana Ignjatovic ndash is an economist and partner at RBB Economics an economic consultancy specialising in the area of competition law Prior to joining RBB Bojana worked in the Government Economic Service In addition to her professional work Bojana is an occasional lecturer at Kings College London She holds an MSc in Economics from Birkbeck College London and a BA in Philosophy Politics and Economics from Balliol College Oxford
The Right Revd David Walker ndash has held the position of Bishop of Manchester since 2013 Prior to that he was Bishop of Dudley from 2000 following 17 years in assorted parish ministries and industrial chaplaincy in the Diocese of Sheffield David is Chair of the Advisory Council on the Relations of Bishops and Religious Communities (ACRBRC) and acts as International Visitor for the Society of Ordained Scientists He is Deputy Chair of the Board of Governors of the Church Commissioners
Candidate Brief CEO The Clink Charity theclinkcharityorg
odgersberndtsoncom 16
The RolePurpose of the role
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is responsible for providing direction and leadership towards the achievement of The Clinkrsquos mission objectives and strategic goals Accountable to the Board of Trustees the CEO heads the leadership team and oversees the work of the organisation and championing Clinkrsquos mission and activities to key stakeholders ensuring influence and impact
Key Responsibilities
To provide visible leadership for strategic and organisational development scaleup and financial sustainability in consultation with the Board of Trustees and to set any future strategic goals for The Clink Charity
n Provide leadership to the Executive Group inspiring and empowering them to drive the organisation through effective collaboration and a shared vision
n Ensure that The Clink Charity has the resources to make strong progress towards the achievement of its objectives lead the co-ordination of the charityrsquos future funding strategy
n To be responsible for developing and maintaining strategic relationships across all stakeholder communities ndash the Ministry of Justice HMPPS government ministers City amp Guilds the media employers and other partners
n To horizon scan and explore opportunities for the scaling up of The Clink Charityrsquos impact and presence within the broad mission and purpose of the organisation in conjunction with the Board of Trustees
n Work externally as an ambassador for The Clink engaging effectively with government the media and donors to promote our work stimulate wider support and help us achieve our objectives
n To be accountable to the Board of Trustees for financial quality and risk management assurance the safeguarding of the organisationrsquos reputation programme impact and fundraising capability as well as oversight of both the financial and people resources
n Maintain and foster an organisational culture that attracts retains and motivates committed and high-quality staff who come from a wide range of backgrounds life experiences and communities reflecting UK society as a whole
Candidate Brief CEO The Clink Charity theclinkcharityorg
odgersberndtsoncom 17
The Individualn A record of achievement as a strategic and
operational leader with experience gained in senior positions in commercialnot-for-profitgovernmental environments responsible for a PampL and ideally with an understanding of the justice ecosystems
n An entrepreneurial commercial and visionary focus with a track record of building collaborative ventures and partnerships alongside an ability to successfully managing budgets identify and establish fundraising streams
n Highly motivated and experience of leading on the implementation of innovative business and financial strategies
n Experience of managing commercial relationships and engaging effectively to deliver sustainable financial outcomes
n Significant experience of building collaborative ventures and partnerships identify opportunities for pursuing and delivering business diversification
n A successful track record of working effectively with a non-executive board (or equivalent) to form the strategic direction of an operationally geographically dispersed organisation
n First-class communication and ambassadorial skills with the presence profile and ability to have a strong impact across a wide range of audiences including government foundations donors policy influencers the justice community partner organisations and the media
n Well-developed negotiating influencing and networking skills and the ability to be persuasive in politically sensitive andor complex stakeholder environments
n The ability to and experience of inspiring and engaging staff fostering a healthy organisational culture encouraging teamwork and collaboration
n A strong empathy with the mission vision and values of The Clink and the ability to realise these through the achievement of business goals
This role operates across England and Wales and therefore requires extensive travel and regular overnight stays
To apply for this position you must pass the following requirements
n Ministry of Justice Enhanced Vetting
n The right to work in the UK and provide original documentation as part of the recruitment process
Candidate Brief CEO The Clink Charity theclinkcharityorg
odgersberndtsoncom 18
How to Apply
The Clink Charity has engaged the services of Odgers Berndtson to whom applications should be sent Applications should be sent at your earliest convenience and no later than 5pm on Monday 8 November 2021
In order to apply please submit a comprehensive CV along with a covering letter which sets out your interest in the role and encapsulates the aspects of your experience relevant to the required criteria Please include current salary details and the names and addresses of three referees Referees will not be approached until the final stages and not without prior permission from candidates
The preferred method of application is online at wwwodgerscom83865
If you are unable to apply online please email 83865odgersberndtsoncom
All applications will receive an automated response
Any postal applications should be sent direct to
Donna-Maria Miles Odgers Berndtson 20 Cannon Street London EC4M 6XD
All candidates are also requested to complete an online Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form which will be found at the end of the application process This will assist the client in monitoring selection decisions to assess whether equality of opportunity is being achieved Any information collated from the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Forms will not be used as part of the selection process and will be treated as strictly confidential
Personal dataIn line with GDPR we ask that you do NOT send us any information that can identify children or any of your Sensitive Personal Data (racial or ethnic origin political opinions religious or philosophical beliefs trade union membership data concerning health or sex life and sexual orientation genetic andor biometric data) in your CV and application documentation Following this notice any inclusion of your Sensitive Personal Data in your CVapplication documentation will be understood by us as your express consent to process this information going forward Please also remember to not mention anyonersquos information or details (eg referees) who have not previously agreed to their inclusion
Contact detailsFor a conversation in confidence please contact
Claudia Wardleclaudiawardleodgersberndtsoncom
Fatima Koumbarji fatimakoumbarjiodgersberndtsoncom
We are committed to ensuring everyone can access our website and application processes This includes people with sight loss hearing mobility and cognitive impairments Should you require access to these documents in alternative formats please contact donna-mariamilesodgersberndtsoncom
Also if you have any comments andor suggestions about improving access to our application processes please do not hesitate to contact us responsemanagerodgersberndtsoncom
theclinkcharityorg
odgersberndtsoncom
Candidate Brief CEO The Clink Charity theclinkcharityorg
odgersberndtsoncom 14
The Clink Team2022 Organisation Chart
Chairman
Trustees
Chief
Executive
COO
Managing Director
Events amp Trading
Clink Events
Operation Team amp
Clink Bakery
Training amp
Operations
Director
5 Restaurant
Gardens General
Managers
5 Clink Kitchens
Area Managers
Fundraising
Marketing Manager
ChefRestaurant
Gardener Trainers35 Chef Trainers
Finance DirectorSupport amp
Mentoring Director
5 Support Worker
Area Managers
30 Support
Workers
Finance TeamrsquoData
ComplianceAudit
BanksLegal
PayrollSolution 22
External HR Service
Provider
Registered Active CharitiesCompanies
n The Clink Charity
n The Clink Restaurant Company Limited
n Clink Trading Limited
The Clink currently has 55 employees and by December 2021 it will be circa 65
Candidate Brief CEO The Clink Charity theclinkcharityorg
odgersberndtsoncom 15
Our TrusteesFinlay Scott Chairman ndash Founder of The Clink Charity in April 2010 Finlay was also a Council Member of The Impetus Trust and advised an NHS Trust and also the Charities Aid Foundation He is an entrepreneur and management consultant having founded The Tragus Restaurant Group in 2002 was Chairman of Whitecross Dental Chairman and CEO of Aroma and has run and advised a variety of service advertising media and Hi-Tec companies
Kevin McGrath OBE DL ndash Deputy Chairman Co-Founder of The Clink Charity in April 2010 Kevin was the High Sheriff for Greater London 201415 Chairman of MampM Asset Management and a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Kevin is a Freeman of the City of London Chairman of The Lyric Theatre in Hammersmith and Trustee of a number of other charities
Tim Wates DL ndash started with Cazenove amp Co and subsequently joined Wates Group Tim is Chairman of Wates Developments Chairman of the Family Council and Chairman of the Coast to Capital Local Enterprise Partnership He is also a small company non-executive director and investor and a trustee of several Wates family charities Tim holds an MBA from Cambridge University
Rosemary Davidson ndash graduated from Oxford with a BA Hons in Jurisprudence and then gained a distinction from University College London with an LLM in Public Law and Human Rights Now a barrister specialising in extradition and public law Rosemary has a particular focus on immigration
prison law and national security work
Sir William Atkinson DL ndash has spent 42 years in education 25 of which was spent running a number of schools in London Currently William is Trustee of the Lyric Theatre The Royal Shakespeare Company Research Autism a Governor of Tottenham University Technical College and member of the advisory boards at Kidzania and Enterprise for Science
Bojana Ignjatovic ndash is an economist and partner at RBB Economics an economic consultancy specialising in the area of competition law Prior to joining RBB Bojana worked in the Government Economic Service In addition to her professional work Bojana is an occasional lecturer at Kings College London She holds an MSc in Economics from Birkbeck College London and a BA in Philosophy Politics and Economics from Balliol College Oxford
The Right Revd David Walker ndash has held the position of Bishop of Manchester since 2013 Prior to that he was Bishop of Dudley from 2000 following 17 years in assorted parish ministries and industrial chaplaincy in the Diocese of Sheffield David is Chair of the Advisory Council on the Relations of Bishops and Religious Communities (ACRBRC) and acts as International Visitor for the Society of Ordained Scientists He is Deputy Chair of the Board of Governors of the Church Commissioners
Candidate Brief CEO The Clink Charity theclinkcharityorg
odgersberndtsoncom 16
The RolePurpose of the role
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is responsible for providing direction and leadership towards the achievement of The Clinkrsquos mission objectives and strategic goals Accountable to the Board of Trustees the CEO heads the leadership team and oversees the work of the organisation and championing Clinkrsquos mission and activities to key stakeholders ensuring influence and impact
Key Responsibilities
To provide visible leadership for strategic and organisational development scaleup and financial sustainability in consultation with the Board of Trustees and to set any future strategic goals for The Clink Charity
n Provide leadership to the Executive Group inspiring and empowering them to drive the organisation through effective collaboration and a shared vision
n Ensure that The Clink Charity has the resources to make strong progress towards the achievement of its objectives lead the co-ordination of the charityrsquos future funding strategy
n To be responsible for developing and maintaining strategic relationships across all stakeholder communities ndash the Ministry of Justice HMPPS government ministers City amp Guilds the media employers and other partners
n To horizon scan and explore opportunities for the scaling up of The Clink Charityrsquos impact and presence within the broad mission and purpose of the organisation in conjunction with the Board of Trustees
n Work externally as an ambassador for The Clink engaging effectively with government the media and donors to promote our work stimulate wider support and help us achieve our objectives
n To be accountable to the Board of Trustees for financial quality and risk management assurance the safeguarding of the organisationrsquos reputation programme impact and fundraising capability as well as oversight of both the financial and people resources
n Maintain and foster an organisational culture that attracts retains and motivates committed and high-quality staff who come from a wide range of backgrounds life experiences and communities reflecting UK society as a whole
Candidate Brief CEO The Clink Charity theclinkcharityorg
odgersberndtsoncom 17
The Individualn A record of achievement as a strategic and
operational leader with experience gained in senior positions in commercialnot-for-profitgovernmental environments responsible for a PampL and ideally with an understanding of the justice ecosystems
n An entrepreneurial commercial and visionary focus with a track record of building collaborative ventures and partnerships alongside an ability to successfully managing budgets identify and establish fundraising streams
n Highly motivated and experience of leading on the implementation of innovative business and financial strategies
n Experience of managing commercial relationships and engaging effectively to deliver sustainable financial outcomes
n Significant experience of building collaborative ventures and partnerships identify opportunities for pursuing and delivering business diversification
n A successful track record of working effectively with a non-executive board (or equivalent) to form the strategic direction of an operationally geographically dispersed organisation
n First-class communication and ambassadorial skills with the presence profile and ability to have a strong impact across a wide range of audiences including government foundations donors policy influencers the justice community partner organisations and the media
n Well-developed negotiating influencing and networking skills and the ability to be persuasive in politically sensitive andor complex stakeholder environments
n The ability to and experience of inspiring and engaging staff fostering a healthy organisational culture encouraging teamwork and collaboration
n A strong empathy with the mission vision and values of The Clink and the ability to realise these through the achievement of business goals
This role operates across England and Wales and therefore requires extensive travel and regular overnight stays
To apply for this position you must pass the following requirements
n Ministry of Justice Enhanced Vetting
n The right to work in the UK and provide original documentation as part of the recruitment process
Candidate Brief CEO The Clink Charity theclinkcharityorg
odgersberndtsoncom 18
How to Apply
The Clink Charity has engaged the services of Odgers Berndtson to whom applications should be sent Applications should be sent at your earliest convenience and no later than 5pm on Monday 8 November 2021
In order to apply please submit a comprehensive CV along with a covering letter which sets out your interest in the role and encapsulates the aspects of your experience relevant to the required criteria Please include current salary details and the names and addresses of three referees Referees will not be approached until the final stages and not without prior permission from candidates
The preferred method of application is online at wwwodgerscom83865
If you are unable to apply online please email 83865odgersberndtsoncom
All applications will receive an automated response
Any postal applications should be sent direct to
Donna-Maria Miles Odgers Berndtson 20 Cannon Street London EC4M 6XD
All candidates are also requested to complete an online Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form which will be found at the end of the application process This will assist the client in monitoring selection decisions to assess whether equality of opportunity is being achieved Any information collated from the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Forms will not be used as part of the selection process and will be treated as strictly confidential
Personal dataIn line with GDPR we ask that you do NOT send us any information that can identify children or any of your Sensitive Personal Data (racial or ethnic origin political opinions religious or philosophical beliefs trade union membership data concerning health or sex life and sexual orientation genetic andor biometric data) in your CV and application documentation Following this notice any inclusion of your Sensitive Personal Data in your CVapplication documentation will be understood by us as your express consent to process this information going forward Please also remember to not mention anyonersquos information or details (eg referees) who have not previously agreed to their inclusion
Contact detailsFor a conversation in confidence please contact
Claudia Wardleclaudiawardleodgersberndtsoncom
Fatima Koumbarji fatimakoumbarjiodgersberndtsoncom
We are committed to ensuring everyone can access our website and application processes This includes people with sight loss hearing mobility and cognitive impairments Should you require access to these documents in alternative formats please contact donna-mariamilesodgersberndtsoncom
Also if you have any comments andor suggestions about improving access to our application processes please do not hesitate to contact us responsemanagerodgersberndtsoncom
theclinkcharityorg
odgersberndtsoncom
Candidate Brief CEO The Clink Charity theclinkcharityorg
odgersberndtsoncom 15
Our TrusteesFinlay Scott Chairman ndash Founder of The Clink Charity in April 2010 Finlay was also a Council Member of The Impetus Trust and advised an NHS Trust and also the Charities Aid Foundation He is an entrepreneur and management consultant having founded The Tragus Restaurant Group in 2002 was Chairman of Whitecross Dental Chairman and CEO of Aroma and has run and advised a variety of service advertising media and Hi-Tec companies
Kevin McGrath OBE DL ndash Deputy Chairman Co-Founder of The Clink Charity in April 2010 Kevin was the High Sheriff for Greater London 201415 Chairman of MampM Asset Management and a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Kevin is a Freeman of the City of London Chairman of The Lyric Theatre in Hammersmith and Trustee of a number of other charities
Tim Wates DL ndash started with Cazenove amp Co and subsequently joined Wates Group Tim is Chairman of Wates Developments Chairman of the Family Council and Chairman of the Coast to Capital Local Enterprise Partnership He is also a small company non-executive director and investor and a trustee of several Wates family charities Tim holds an MBA from Cambridge University
Rosemary Davidson ndash graduated from Oxford with a BA Hons in Jurisprudence and then gained a distinction from University College London with an LLM in Public Law and Human Rights Now a barrister specialising in extradition and public law Rosemary has a particular focus on immigration
prison law and national security work
Sir William Atkinson DL ndash has spent 42 years in education 25 of which was spent running a number of schools in London Currently William is Trustee of the Lyric Theatre The Royal Shakespeare Company Research Autism a Governor of Tottenham University Technical College and member of the advisory boards at Kidzania and Enterprise for Science
Bojana Ignjatovic ndash is an economist and partner at RBB Economics an economic consultancy specialising in the area of competition law Prior to joining RBB Bojana worked in the Government Economic Service In addition to her professional work Bojana is an occasional lecturer at Kings College London She holds an MSc in Economics from Birkbeck College London and a BA in Philosophy Politics and Economics from Balliol College Oxford
The Right Revd David Walker ndash has held the position of Bishop of Manchester since 2013 Prior to that he was Bishop of Dudley from 2000 following 17 years in assorted parish ministries and industrial chaplaincy in the Diocese of Sheffield David is Chair of the Advisory Council on the Relations of Bishops and Religious Communities (ACRBRC) and acts as International Visitor for the Society of Ordained Scientists He is Deputy Chair of the Board of Governors of the Church Commissioners
Candidate Brief CEO The Clink Charity theclinkcharityorg
odgersberndtsoncom 16
The RolePurpose of the role
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is responsible for providing direction and leadership towards the achievement of The Clinkrsquos mission objectives and strategic goals Accountable to the Board of Trustees the CEO heads the leadership team and oversees the work of the organisation and championing Clinkrsquos mission and activities to key stakeholders ensuring influence and impact
Key Responsibilities
To provide visible leadership for strategic and organisational development scaleup and financial sustainability in consultation with the Board of Trustees and to set any future strategic goals for The Clink Charity
n Provide leadership to the Executive Group inspiring and empowering them to drive the organisation through effective collaboration and a shared vision
n Ensure that The Clink Charity has the resources to make strong progress towards the achievement of its objectives lead the co-ordination of the charityrsquos future funding strategy
n To be responsible for developing and maintaining strategic relationships across all stakeholder communities ndash the Ministry of Justice HMPPS government ministers City amp Guilds the media employers and other partners
n To horizon scan and explore opportunities for the scaling up of The Clink Charityrsquos impact and presence within the broad mission and purpose of the organisation in conjunction with the Board of Trustees
n Work externally as an ambassador for The Clink engaging effectively with government the media and donors to promote our work stimulate wider support and help us achieve our objectives
n To be accountable to the Board of Trustees for financial quality and risk management assurance the safeguarding of the organisationrsquos reputation programme impact and fundraising capability as well as oversight of both the financial and people resources
n Maintain and foster an organisational culture that attracts retains and motivates committed and high-quality staff who come from a wide range of backgrounds life experiences and communities reflecting UK society as a whole
Candidate Brief CEO The Clink Charity theclinkcharityorg
odgersberndtsoncom 17
The Individualn A record of achievement as a strategic and
operational leader with experience gained in senior positions in commercialnot-for-profitgovernmental environments responsible for a PampL and ideally with an understanding of the justice ecosystems
n An entrepreneurial commercial and visionary focus with a track record of building collaborative ventures and partnerships alongside an ability to successfully managing budgets identify and establish fundraising streams
n Highly motivated and experience of leading on the implementation of innovative business and financial strategies
n Experience of managing commercial relationships and engaging effectively to deliver sustainable financial outcomes
n Significant experience of building collaborative ventures and partnerships identify opportunities for pursuing and delivering business diversification
n A successful track record of working effectively with a non-executive board (or equivalent) to form the strategic direction of an operationally geographically dispersed organisation
n First-class communication and ambassadorial skills with the presence profile and ability to have a strong impact across a wide range of audiences including government foundations donors policy influencers the justice community partner organisations and the media
n Well-developed negotiating influencing and networking skills and the ability to be persuasive in politically sensitive andor complex stakeholder environments
n The ability to and experience of inspiring and engaging staff fostering a healthy organisational culture encouraging teamwork and collaboration
n A strong empathy with the mission vision and values of The Clink and the ability to realise these through the achievement of business goals
This role operates across England and Wales and therefore requires extensive travel and regular overnight stays
To apply for this position you must pass the following requirements
n Ministry of Justice Enhanced Vetting
n The right to work in the UK and provide original documentation as part of the recruitment process
Candidate Brief CEO The Clink Charity theclinkcharityorg
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How to Apply
The Clink Charity has engaged the services of Odgers Berndtson to whom applications should be sent Applications should be sent at your earliest convenience and no later than 5pm on Monday 8 November 2021
In order to apply please submit a comprehensive CV along with a covering letter which sets out your interest in the role and encapsulates the aspects of your experience relevant to the required criteria Please include current salary details and the names and addresses of three referees Referees will not be approached until the final stages and not without prior permission from candidates
The preferred method of application is online at wwwodgerscom83865
If you are unable to apply online please email 83865odgersberndtsoncom
All applications will receive an automated response
Any postal applications should be sent direct to
Donna-Maria Miles Odgers Berndtson 20 Cannon Street London EC4M 6XD
All candidates are also requested to complete an online Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form which will be found at the end of the application process This will assist the client in monitoring selection decisions to assess whether equality of opportunity is being achieved Any information collated from the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Forms will not be used as part of the selection process and will be treated as strictly confidential
Personal dataIn line with GDPR we ask that you do NOT send us any information that can identify children or any of your Sensitive Personal Data (racial or ethnic origin political opinions religious or philosophical beliefs trade union membership data concerning health or sex life and sexual orientation genetic andor biometric data) in your CV and application documentation Following this notice any inclusion of your Sensitive Personal Data in your CVapplication documentation will be understood by us as your express consent to process this information going forward Please also remember to not mention anyonersquos information or details (eg referees) who have not previously agreed to their inclusion
Contact detailsFor a conversation in confidence please contact
Claudia Wardleclaudiawardleodgersberndtsoncom
Fatima Koumbarji fatimakoumbarjiodgersberndtsoncom
We are committed to ensuring everyone can access our website and application processes This includes people with sight loss hearing mobility and cognitive impairments Should you require access to these documents in alternative formats please contact donna-mariamilesodgersberndtsoncom
Also if you have any comments andor suggestions about improving access to our application processes please do not hesitate to contact us responsemanagerodgersberndtsoncom
theclinkcharityorg
odgersberndtsoncom
Candidate Brief CEO The Clink Charity theclinkcharityorg
odgersberndtsoncom 16
The RolePurpose of the role
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is responsible for providing direction and leadership towards the achievement of The Clinkrsquos mission objectives and strategic goals Accountable to the Board of Trustees the CEO heads the leadership team and oversees the work of the organisation and championing Clinkrsquos mission and activities to key stakeholders ensuring influence and impact
Key Responsibilities
To provide visible leadership for strategic and organisational development scaleup and financial sustainability in consultation with the Board of Trustees and to set any future strategic goals for The Clink Charity
n Provide leadership to the Executive Group inspiring and empowering them to drive the organisation through effective collaboration and a shared vision
n Ensure that The Clink Charity has the resources to make strong progress towards the achievement of its objectives lead the co-ordination of the charityrsquos future funding strategy
n To be responsible for developing and maintaining strategic relationships across all stakeholder communities ndash the Ministry of Justice HMPPS government ministers City amp Guilds the media employers and other partners
n To horizon scan and explore opportunities for the scaling up of The Clink Charityrsquos impact and presence within the broad mission and purpose of the organisation in conjunction with the Board of Trustees
n Work externally as an ambassador for The Clink engaging effectively with government the media and donors to promote our work stimulate wider support and help us achieve our objectives
n To be accountable to the Board of Trustees for financial quality and risk management assurance the safeguarding of the organisationrsquos reputation programme impact and fundraising capability as well as oversight of both the financial and people resources
n Maintain and foster an organisational culture that attracts retains and motivates committed and high-quality staff who come from a wide range of backgrounds life experiences and communities reflecting UK society as a whole
Candidate Brief CEO The Clink Charity theclinkcharityorg
odgersberndtsoncom 17
The Individualn A record of achievement as a strategic and
operational leader with experience gained in senior positions in commercialnot-for-profitgovernmental environments responsible for a PampL and ideally with an understanding of the justice ecosystems
n An entrepreneurial commercial and visionary focus with a track record of building collaborative ventures and partnerships alongside an ability to successfully managing budgets identify and establish fundraising streams
n Highly motivated and experience of leading on the implementation of innovative business and financial strategies
n Experience of managing commercial relationships and engaging effectively to deliver sustainable financial outcomes
n Significant experience of building collaborative ventures and partnerships identify opportunities for pursuing and delivering business diversification
n A successful track record of working effectively with a non-executive board (or equivalent) to form the strategic direction of an operationally geographically dispersed organisation
n First-class communication and ambassadorial skills with the presence profile and ability to have a strong impact across a wide range of audiences including government foundations donors policy influencers the justice community partner organisations and the media
n Well-developed negotiating influencing and networking skills and the ability to be persuasive in politically sensitive andor complex stakeholder environments
n The ability to and experience of inspiring and engaging staff fostering a healthy organisational culture encouraging teamwork and collaboration
n A strong empathy with the mission vision and values of The Clink and the ability to realise these through the achievement of business goals
This role operates across England and Wales and therefore requires extensive travel and regular overnight stays
To apply for this position you must pass the following requirements
n Ministry of Justice Enhanced Vetting
n The right to work in the UK and provide original documentation as part of the recruitment process
Candidate Brief CEO The Clink Charity theclinkcharityorg
odgersberndtsoncom 18
How to Apply
The Clink Charity has engaged the services of Odgers Berndtson to whom applications should be sent Applications should be sent at your earliest convenience and no later than 5pm on Monday 8 November 2021
In order to apply please submit a comprehensive CV along with a covering letter which sets out your interest in the role and encapsulates the aspects of your experience relevant to the required criteria Please include current salary details and the names and addresses of three referees Referees will not be approached until the final stages and not without prior permission from candidates
The preferred method of application is online at wwwodgerscom83865
If you are unable to apply online please email 83865odgersberndtsoncom
All applications will receive an automated response
Any postal applications should be sent direct to
Donna-Maria Miles Odgers Berndtson 20 Cannon Street London EC4M 6XD
All candidates are also requested to complete an online Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form which will be found at the end of the application process This will assist the client in monitoring selection decisions to assess whether equality of opportunity is being achieved Any information collated from the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Forms will not be used as part of the selection process and will be treated as strictly confidential
Personal dataIn line with GDPR we ask that you do NOT send us any information that can identify children or any of your Sensitive Personal Data (racial or ethnic origin political opinions religious or philosophical beliefs trade union membership data concerning health or sex life and sexual orientation genetic andor biometric data) in your CV and application documentation Following this notice any inclusion of your Sensitive Personal Data in your CVapplication documentation will be understood by us as your express consent to process this information going forward Please also remember to not mention anyonersquos information or details (eg referees) who have not previously agreed to their inclusion
Contact detailsFor a conversation in confidence please contact
Claudia Wardleclaudiawardleodgersberndtsoncom
Fatima Koumbarji fatimakoumbarjiodgersberndtsoncom
We are committed to ensuring everyone can access our website and application processes This includes people with sight loss hearing mobility and cognitive impairments Should you require access to these documents in alternative formats please contact donna-mariamilesodgersberndtsoncom
Also if you have any comments andor suggestions about improving access to our application processes please do not hesitate to contact us responsemanagerodgersberndtsoncom
theclinkcharityorg
odgersberndtsoncom
Candidate Brief CEO The Clink Charity theclinkcharityorg
odgersberndtsoncom 17
The Individualn A record of achievement as a strategic and
operational leader with experience gained in senior positions in commercialnot-for-profitgovernmental environments responsible for a PampL and ideally with an understanding of the justice ecosystems
n An entrepreneurial commercial and visionary focus with a track record of building collaborative ventures and partnerships alongside an ability to successfully managing budgets identify and establish fundraising streams
n Highly motivated and experience of leading on the implementation of innovative business and financial strategies
n Experience of managing commercial relationships and engaging effectively to deliver sustainable financial outcomes
n Significant experience of building collaborative ventures and partnerships identify opportunities for pursuing and delivering business diversification
n A successful track record of working effectively with a non-executive board (or equivalent) to form the strategic direction of an operationally geographically dispersed organisation
n First-class communication and ambassadorial skills with the presence profile and ability to have a strong impact across a wide range of audiences including government foundations donors policy influencers the justice community partner organisations and the media
n Well-developed negotiating influencing and networking skills and the ability to be persuasive in politically sensitive andor complex stakeholder environments
n The ability to and experience of inspiring and engaging staff fostering a healthy organisational culture encouraging teamwork and collaboration
n A strong empathy with the mission vision and values of The Clink and the ability to realise these through the achievement of business goals
This role operates across England and Wales and therefore requires extensive travel and regular overnight stays
To apply for this position you must pass the following requirements
n Ministry of Justice Enhanced Vetting
n The right to work in the UK and provide original documentation as part of the recruitment process
Candidate Brief CEO The Clink Charity theclinkcharityorg
odgersberndtsoncom 18
How to Apply
The Clink Charity has engaged the services of Odgers Berndtson to whom applications should be sent Applications should be sent at your earliest convenience and no later than 5pm on Monday 8 November 2021
In order to apply please submit a comprehensive CV along with a covering letter which sets out your interest in the role and encapsulates the aspects of your experience relevant to the required criteria Please include current salary details and the names and addresses of three referees Referees will not be approached until the final stages and not without prior permission from candidates
The preferred method of application is online at wwwodgerscom83865
If you are unable to apply online please email 83865odgersberndtsoncom
All applications will receive an automated response
Any postal applications should be sent direct to
Donna-Maria Miles Odgers Berndtson 20 Cannon Street London EC4M 6XD
All candidates are also requested to complete an online Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form which will be found at the end of the application process This will assist the client in monitoring selection decisions to assess whether equality of opportunity is being achieved Any information collated from the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Forms will not be used as part of the selection process and will be treated as strictly confidential
Personal dataIn line with GDPR we ask that you do NOT send us any information that can identify children or any of your Sensitive Personal Data (racial or ethnic origin political opinions religious or philosophical beliefs trade union membership data concerning health or sex life and sexual orientation genetic andor biometric data) in your CV and application documentation Following this notice any inclusion of your Sensitive Personal Data in your CVapplication documentation will be understood by us as your express consent to process this information going forward Please also remember to not mention anyonersquos information or details (eg referees) who have not previously agreed to their inclusion
Contact detailsFor a conversation in confidence please contact
Claudia Wardleclaudiawardleodgersberndtsoncom
Fatima Koumbarji fatimakoumbarjiodgersberndtsoncom
We are committed to ensuring everyone can access our website and application processes This includes people with sight loss hearing mobility and cognitive impairments Should you require access to these documents in alternative formats please contact donna-mariamilesodgersberndtsoncom
Also if you have any comments andor suggestions about improving access to our application processes please do not hesitate to contact us responsemanagerodgersberndtsoncom
theclinkcharityorg
odgersberndtsoncom
Candidate Brief CEO The Clink Charity theclinkcharityorg
odgersberndtsoncom 18
How to Apply
The Clink Charity has engaged the services of Odgers Berndtson to whom applications should be sent Applications should be sent at your earliest convenience and no later than 5pm on Monday 8 November 2021
In order to apply please submit a comprehensive CV along with a covering letter which sets out your interest in the role and encapsulates the aspects of your experience relevant to the required criteria Please include current salary details and the names and addresses of three referees Referees will not be approached until the final stages and not without prior permission from candidates
The preferred method of application is online at wwwodgerscom83865
If you are unable to apply online please email 83865odgersberndtsoncom
All applications will receive an automated response
Any postal applications should be sent direct to
Donna-Maria Miles Odgers Berndtson 20 Cannon Street London EC4M 6XD
All candidates are also requested to complete an online Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form which will be found at the end of the application process This will assist the client in monitoring selection decisions to assess whether equality of opportunity is being achieved Any information collated from the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Forms will not be used as part of the selection process and will be treated as strictly confidential
Personal dataIn line with GDPR we ask that you do NOT send us any information that can identify children or any of your Sensitive Personal Data (racial or ethnic origin political opinions religious or philosophical beliefs trade union membership data concerning health or sex life and sexual orientation genetic andor biometric data) in your CV and application documentation Following this notice any inclusion of your Sensitive Personal Data in your CVapplication documentation will be understood by us as your express consent to process this information going forward Please also remember to not mention anyonersquos information or details (eg referees) who have not previously agreed to their inclusion
Contact detailsFor a conversation in confidence please contact
Claudia Wardleclaudiawardleodgersberndtsoncom
Fatima Koumbarji fatimakoumbarjiodgersberndtsoncom
We are committed to ensuring everyone can access our website and application processes This includes people with sight loss hearing mobility and cognitive impairments Should you require access to these documents in alternative formats please contact donna-mariamilesodgersberndtsoncom
Also if you have any comments andor suggestions about improving access to our application processes please do not hesitate to contact us responsemanagerodgersberndtsoncom
theclinkcharityorg
odgersberndtsoncom