POST TITLE: CEO
POST STATUS: Permanent Contract (option for 4 or 5 day week)
LOCATION: Remote / Hybrid (limited travel, as required)
REPORTS TO: Chairperson & Board, SERI
SALARY: Competitive DOE
ABOUT SERI & THE ROLE:
Social Enterprise is an exciting, challenging and vibrant sector which
is addressing real issues for communities, key sections of society and
individuals locally, regionally, nationally, at a European level and
internationally. It combines the purpose of a social mission with the
discipline of an enterprise. It is a fast growing sector, increasingly
being recognised as a vehicle for improving society,
SERI is a purpose-driven organisation that acts as the voice of the
social enterprise practitioner and intends to drive the future growth
of the sector by acting as a disruptor/catalyst for positive change.
This will be achieved by developing challenging policy positions,
engaging in international debates, dissemination of best practices
from abroad and using modern media to ensure the sector delivers to
the optimum levels!
SERI is led by a dynamic team of SE founders
challenge, co-creation and collaboration. We are future focused and
open minded and are looking for an entrepreneurial CEO who can lead
and drive SERI forward.
A key priority for SERI will be working on the delivery of the second
national SE policy currently being developed by the Department of
Rural and Community Development.
Our CEO will shape and deliver the vision and mission of SERI at a
time of tremendous opportunity and change in the ecosystem. They will
have responsibility for leading the strategic direction and management
of SERI and will oversee the implementation of the SERI Strategic
Plan. They will be responsible for best practice with respect to
policy, advocacy, communication, financial, project management, people
management and will support the Board to achieve required standards of
compliance and governance. A key feature of this role is the
engagement with social enterprise practitioners and working in a
collaborative way with social enterprise support organisations both in
Ireland and further afield. In this role they will have the
opportunity to grow their own skill set, brand and positively impact
social enterprise across the country and beyond.
DUTIES & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE:
ADVOCACY AND COLLABORATION
* As an ambassador for SERI, building and managing relationships with
key policy makers, decision makers and public bodies across the island
of Ireland to develop and participate in appropriate partnerships
across all levels.
* Building and nurturing effective coalitions and alliances on
priority issues and campaigns
* Collaborating with other key sector organisations to adopt a
holistic and coherent approach to developing and supporting the sector
MEMBERSHIP
* Stimulating appropriate plans to develop and grow SERI membership
* Keeping members informed of information and developments that are
relevant to them
* Development and maximisation of the SERI Practitioner Council
structure
STRATEGIC AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT
* Ensuring that a long-term strategy and resulting business plans are
in place to guide SERI towards achieving its objectives.
* Protecting the overall financial stability of SERI through sound
business planning, ensuring the organisation has the human, material
and financial resources it needs to operate effectively and
efficiently.
* Delivering projects and initiatives which are prioritised for the
sector.
COMMUNICATIONS
* Building and maintaining a strong brand and reputation for SERI,
including representing SERI at events, publications and resource
development.
* Making submissions to Government departments and other relevant
bodies.
* Developing and overseeing the use of social media and other
digital communications techniques across SERI communications.
* Working with the sector to refine and amplify the voice of social
enterprise
FUNDRAISING
* Working closely with the relevant members of the SERI Board to
develop appropriate plans & budgets to maximise fundraising
opportunities and activities across Ireland.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
* Supporting the Board of SERI in developing the long-term strategic
aims and immediate policy agenda of the organisation.
* Facilitating regular Board meetings, reporting to the Board on
progress, providing information and being accountable for
organisational performance.
* Overseeing the financial management of the organisation including
preparation of budgets, accounts and financial reports.
* Ensuring governance obligations are met.
* Management of other SERI staff and contractors
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING
* Strong passion, knowledge and experience of social enterprise, with
a forward thinking viewpoint on Social Enterprise and its potential.
* Grass roots understanding of Social Enterprise and is connected
and has a track record of engaging the practitioner community.
* Credibility to be viewed as the 'Voice of Social Enterprise?, is
commanding and has the ability to influence, communicate and work
across geographies with people at all levels across Government,
Political, Social Enterprise etc.
* Broad minded, open to new ideas, research and new ways of working.
* Results focused with the ability to negotiate and drive the best
outcomes for the sector.
* Collaborative, works effortlessly across our PC, Board, SE and
wider stakeholders.
NEXT STEPS:
Interested candidates are encouraged to send a CV and Cover Letter, to
our retained partners at Grow Remote, you can do this by email their
Lead Recruiter, Aisling Tighe directly at **Apply on the website**
CLOSING DATE:?**Apply on the website** February **Apply on the
website**
We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of
meeting spectacular candidates, so please don?t hesitate to apply ..
we would love to hear from you.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
