EXECUTIVE OFFICER - NATIONAL DEAF VILLAGE SPORTS AND LEISURE COMPANY
OSBORNE EXECUTIVE SEARCH IS DELIGHTED TO BE RETAINED EXCLUSIVELY BY
THE NATIONAL DEAF VILLAGE SPORTS AND LEISURE COMPANY (NDVSLC) FOR THE
APPOINTMENT OF THEIR EXECUTIVE OFFICER.
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:
National Deaf Village Sports and Leisure Company (NDVSLC) is a wholly
owned subsidiary of Reach Deaf Services, formerly known as the
Catholic Institute for Deaf People (CIDP).
NDVSLC holds a lease from Reach Deaf Services under which it has
responsibility for the campus that is known as Deaf Village Ireland as
well as various sports facilities and grounds. A portion of this lease
is further sub leased to a separate company known as Deaf Village
Ireland. Within NDVSLC there is a trading arm, “Inspire Fitness
Centre” that operates a gym and leisure facilities including a
swimming pool and various recreational facilities to the local
community in Cabra, Dublin, as well as to the wider Deaf community.
The overall aim in establishing this campus is to provide facilities
for the wider Deaf community in Ireland as well as many Deaf
organisations based in Dublin, to promote Deaf culture and Deaf
heritage, to support Deaf education and to be a home for Irish Sign
language users.
REPORTS TO:
The Executive Officer will report to the NDVSLC Chairperson and Board
of Directors.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Executive Officer will take overall responsibility and
accountability for the performance of the NDVSLC and its future
strategic direction. A vital part of the role will be to ensure that
the company can demonstrate excellent governance and compliance to its
parent company, Reach Deaf Services, as well as to the Charity
Regulator. The Executive Officer will be expected to develop a close
and effective working relationship with the chairperson of the board.
The post-holder will provide leadership in the following key areas.
* STRATEGY, DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT:
* FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT:
* PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT:
* EMPLOYEE MANAGEMENT:
* PARTNERSHIP:
* CORPORATE GOVERNANCE:
KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
* Strong track record in delivery of good governance and compliance
with regulatory requirements
* Commercial growth - strong commercial background with a proven
track record of driving increased profitability in a dynamic
environment. Responsibility for maintaining and generating future
revenue streams
* Demonstrated leadership and vision in managing staff groups
* Excellent planning & organisational skills with a proven ability
to design and implement robust business processes
* Robust analytical skills and the ability to synthesise complex
information from diverse sources into coherent clearly written reports
* Outstanding communication skills with the ability to identify,
address and resolve problems
* An understanding of the key risks facing the business and the
industry sector
* Ability to think strategically and critically to develop strategic
plans
* A collaborative management style, excellent people manager who
delegates responsibilities effectively.
* Advanced interpersonal and influencing skills.
* Comfortable working in a diverse environment
KNOWLEDGE (EDUCATION AND RELATED EXPERIENCE)
* More than five years of management experience with a commercial
background
* Knowledge and experience in organisational effectiveness,
operations management, project management and implementing best
practices.
* Relevant third level qualification
* Understanding of the application of relevant legislation
* Strong experience and skills to manage large-scale budgets
effectively.
* To undertake any training and development as required by NDVSLC
Ltd
* To undertake learning Irish Sign Language (to a specified level of
competence)
For further information and a confidential discussion on this
Executive Officer role, please apply by sending both a CV and covering
letter or, a short video in Irish Sign Language
by email or file transfer to * .
A full candidate booklet and Video in Irish Sign Language is available
through this link
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
