BALLYMUN JOB CENTRE CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY LTD IS CURRENTLY RECRUITING
FOR THE POSITION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER.
Established in **Apply on the website** the Ballymun Job Centre
Co-operative Society Ltd. (BJC) is a local community focused, people
centred, placement, career guidance and training organisation. Based
on a culture of excellence and innovation, the BJC provides a range of
services and programmes supported by local, national and European
funding.
Reporting to the Board, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will have
responsibility for the overall operational management and development
of the BJC to include its staff, finances, premises, and services.
He/she will also coordinate and implement the objectives and KPI?s
as set out in the BJC Strategic Plan and annual business plan. Working
with the Board, the CEO will assist the Board in the development of
the overall vision and strategic direction of the BJC.
THE BJC IS LOOKING FOR A PERSON WITH THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND
ATTRIBUTES:
A leader with substantial experience who can mentor and inspire
colleagues and is fair, impartial and open to new ideas and
information. Innovative, creative and entrepreneurial with the ability
to identify new sources of income and effective ways of operating an
employment service. Confident in public speaking and networking and
can conduct themselves in a self-directed manner that is credible to
all stakeholders. Flexible and creative with the ability to adapt to a
changing and challenging environment. They should have the ability to
work on a range of activities simultaneously and should have strong
communication skills including written (both academic and
report/proposal writing), oral, facilitation and presentation skills.
They should demonstrate enthusiasm, drive, friendliness and
approachability and a high level of professional responsibility and
integrity. Precise methodological approach with effective project
management, ICT, organisational and administrative skills.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist the Board in the development of the BJC as an organisation, and
continuously improve the quality of the service and the achievement of
its objectives.
Support the management team in the day-to-day management of the
service ensuring that the members of the management team achieve their
performance objectives.
Lead and manage a team of staff across multiple locations, ensuring
that the ethos, culture and values of the BJC are implemented and
embedded throughout the organisation.
Implement HR policies and practices that are person centred, based on
the values of fairness and equality, and that balance the needs of the
organisation with the need to provide employees with a positive
employment experience and opportunities to progress within a
supportive environment.
Represent the BJC on/at various bodies, boards, meetings, seminars
etc., promote the service, highlight the work of the BJC and make
presentations as required. Ensure that good and effective
relationships are developed and maintained with a range of
organisations and agencies.
Based on the day-to-day experience of staff and clients, identify and
propose different or new approaches that will enhance the quality and
delivery of services. Identify and source funding opportunities to
enable the BJC to develop, implement and test new innovative or
enhanced services.
Keep up to date on new EU/national and other funding calls and
opportunities, make applications for new funded projects and work with
relevant BJC staff to realise the potential of those opportunities.
Explore avenues to raise finances from other sources such as EU,
commercial, governmental and philanthropic.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED ?
The CEO should be able to demonstrate experience and expertise in the
following:
* Proven experience as a CEO or a track record in another managerial
position in the not for profit, public or private sector.
* An entrepreneurial mindset with outstanding organisational and
leadership skills and experience in developing strategies and
implementing vision.
* Proven experience of capacity building for NGO?s, local
government or community organisations, particularly in
employment/career guidance, training, learning or human resources. A
role model for lifelong learning and continuous professional
development.
* In-depth knowledge of the adult guidance, VET, community
education, and employment services sectors in Ireland. An
understanding of the main social, economic and environmental issues
currently affecting the sectors.
* Experience in developing and implementing complex projects
involving multiple stakeholders, and relevant experience in developing
and maintaining collaborative partnerships.
* Experience delivering first class written reports and
applications. Excellent communication, analytical abilities and
problem solving skills and a proven ability to meet targets and work
to deadlines.
* A relevant third level qualification in Business Management, Human
Resources, Social Policy, Psychology, Education/ Training or a related
field is required.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT ?
This position is initially offered on a one-year fixed term contract.
Working hours are **Apply on the website** per week however, the
nature of the work may require working unsocial hours i.e. evenings
and weekends plus EU travel.
A salary in the region of ?**Apply on the website**,**Apply on the
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annum is on offer.
Following shortlisting, successful candidates will be invited to
attend for interview.
TO APPLY -
Please forward a letter of application with CV by 5pm on Tuesday
**Apply on the website**th November **Apply on the website** to:
Chairperson, Ballymun Job Centre, Ground Floor Civic Centre, Main
Street Ballymun, Dublin 9 or email **Apply on the website**
_BALLYMUN JOB CENTRE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER._
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