BALLYMUN JOB CENTRE CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY LTD IS CURRENTLY RECRUITING
FOR THE POSITION OF:
GENERAL MANAGER
Established in * 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. In * the BJC was awarded a four-year
contract by DSP to manage the North Dublin Local Area Employment
Service.
Reporting to the Board, the General Manager will have responsibility
for the overall 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 General Manager will assist
the Board in the development of the overall vision and strategic
direction of the BJC.
THE KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS ROLE ARE:
Assist the Board in the development of the BJC as an organisation, and
to continuously improve the quality of the service, implement and
maintain good governance and ensure the achievement of the BJC’s
mission and 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 and
ensure that good and effective relationships are developed and
maintained with a range of external organisations and agencies.
Based on the day-to-day experience of staff and clients, identify and
source funding opportunities to enable the BJC to develop, implement
and test new innovative or enhanced services and to secure the
long-term future of the BJC.
Support the management team in the day-to-day management of the
service ensuring that the members of the management team work
effectively as a team.
Ensure the BJC follows best practice, including budget planning,
monitoring, and approval of expenditure. Ensure that all activities
are within budget and that financial and other reports are provided to
funders and to the Board as required. Carry out the role of Key
Account Holder for the Local Area Employment Service contract.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
The person appointed should be able to demonstrate experience and
expertise in the following:
Proven experience in a senior management role and a proven track
record of capacity building in the not for profit, public or private
sector organisation, particularly in employment/career guidance,
training, learning or human resources.
An entrepreneurial mindset with outstanding organisational and
leadership skills and experience in developing strategies and transfer
strategic plans into achievable sustainable actions and articulate a
long-term vision for the organisation.
Knowledge of the adult guidance, VET, community education, and
employment services sectors in Ireland and an understanding of the
main social, economic, and environmental issues currently affecting
the community and voluntary sectors.
Experience in developing and implementing complex projects involving
multiple stakeholders and experience of developing and maintaining
collaborative partnerships.
Experience delivering first class written reports and funding
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.
THE CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS 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.
They should demonstrate innovative, creative, and entrepreneurial
skills, to be flexible and creative with the ability to adapt to a
changing and challenging environment.
They 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 with a high level of professional responsibility and
integrity and effective project management, ICT, organisational and
administrative skills.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
This position is initially offered on a one year fixed term contract.
Working hours are * 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** - € *, * per
annum is on offer. The BJC operates a pension scheme and working from
home policies.
Following shortlisting, successful candidates will be invited to
attend for interview. Candidates who are called to interview may be
requested to undertake a person/job profile.
TO APPLY:
Please forward a letter of application with CV by 5:**Apply on the
website**pm Friday *nd September **Apply on the
website** to:
The CHAIRPERSON, Ballymun Job Centre Co-op Society Ltd., Ground Floor,
Civic Centre, Main Street Ballymun, Dublin 9 OR by email to **Apply on
the website**
Ballymun Job Centre is an equal opportunities employer.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
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