The Chief Executive of Sanctuary Runners will provide the leadership
needed to deliver on our mission and bring Sanctuary Runners to the
next stage of our development. They will continuously find ways to
highlight Sanctuary Runners’ work, ethos and impact and help to
energetically grow the movement. The Chief Executive will lead and
inspire Sanctuary Runners around the country and the world and will
ensure the organisation is nimble and well run. They will be a
champion for community integration and for our principles of
friendship, solidarity and respect.
THE ORGANISATION
Sanctuary Runners is an innovative, award-winning,
solidarity-through-sport organisation which uses running, jogging,
walking and other sporting activities to bring everyone in the
community together - including migrants and especially those seeking
international protection and refugee status.
Founded in Cork in *, Sanctuary Runners has
grown to c. * groups nationwide, supporting a
community-led approach to integration around Ireland. A small staff
team develops and supports the network of Sanctuary Runners groups.
The impact of this award-winning organisation is far-reaching and our
model allows communities to get to know each other and improves
physical and mental health. As a community-based group that focuses on
positive action, we operate under the principles of solidarity,
friendship and respect.
VISION
Our vision is for a more inclusive, integrated and equal society where
the benefits of multiculturalism are clearly understood and valued and
community integration is properly understood, valued and championed.
MISSION
Our mission is to become bridge builders, in Ireland and
internationally, by using running, jogging, walking groups and other
sporting events to bring people together, including, and especially,
asylum seekers, refugees and migrants. By building and creating these
opportunities in an equal and respectful way it will enable people to
develop friendships, networks and learn from each other.
THE PERSON
ABOUT YOU:
YOU HAVE A PASSION FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE. FOR A COUNTRY AND WORLD WHERE
PEOPLE ARE TREATED WITH EQUAL RESPECT REGARDLESS OF THEIR NATIONALITY,
LEGAL STATUS, GENDER, RELIGION OR SEXUAL ORIENTATION. WHERE EVERYONE
IS VALUED EQUALLY.
You are passionate about the vision and potential of Sanctuary
Runners. You’re an excellent communicator and listener, and can
influence and lead a team, as well as earning the trust of external
stakeholders.
You are strategic and can craft the strategy that brings the
organisation to the next stage of its development, but you are also
hands-on and able to operationalise the strategy. You are as
comfortable running or walking with any of our groups as you are
presenting at conferences and building relationships with funders and
other stakeholders.
You understand the need for community integration initiatives that
really work and display the professionalism required to deliver on a
strategic plan. You are flexible and able to adjust plans as the
circumstances change.
You are creative in identifying solutions to challenges and in
securing the future of Sanctuary Runners. You always put our
volunteers and participants first and ensure they are represented in
the decision-making process.
You build a positive workplace for the small team of staff that you
directly lead, aligned around achieving the Sanctuary Runners mission.
YOUR EXPERIENCE:
You can demonstrate that you have been innovative, creative and
resourceful in finding solutions. Through your strategic leadership
you have been an inspiration and positive influence both inside and
outside your organisation. You have worked at senior level in a
regulated charity, non-profit or relevant private enterprise. You have
demonstrated the ability to shape strategic direction and deliver
strategic goals. You have the financial acumen and people management
experience to guide an early-stage organisation to grow and scale
responsibly and effectively. Ideally, you have a track record of
delivering funding to support operations.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE
Reporting directly to the Chairperson and the Board, the CEO is
responsible for delivering the mission of the Sanctuary Runners and
oversees the development and implementation of all strategies and
projects, ensuring positive social outcomes for Sanctuary Runners. The
role is responsible for ensuring best practice in overall company
governance and management, including people management, administration
and finance.
WORKING CLOSELY WITH THE BOARD, THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S AREAS OF
RESPONSIBILITY INCLUDE:
STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP
* Establish, communicate and operationalise a vision for the future
of Sanctuary Runners.
* Lead the development, implementation and review of the Sanctuary
Runners strategic plan and implementation plans, ensuring an impact
management approach across the organisation.
* Communicate the organisation’s strategic direction with internal
and external stakeholders.
* Regularly review the external environment and make recommendations
to the board about developing challenges and opportunities.
OPERATIONAL AND FINANCIAL LEADERSHIP
* With the support of the management team, overseeing all Sanctuary
Runners activities and day-to-day operations in a way that is
consistent with organisational values, strategic goals and performance
indicators to ensure a smoothly functioning and efficient organisation
that is fit for purpose.
* Lead and direct the financial planning, forecasting, control,
reporting and management of the organisation’s finances and
resources.
* Ensure that financial resources are managed effectively and that
Sanctuary Runners CLG remains in good financial health, identifying
risks and taking appropriate action.
* Oversee the development and implementation of effective HR
policies and procedures in line with best practice and employment
legislation.
FUNDING AND PARTNERSHIPS
* Develop, maintain, and deepen relationships with the
organisation’s key stakeholders, including communities, sporting
governing authorities, government departments, and donors.
* Identify and secure new partnership opportunities that align with
the organisation’s strategy.
* Develop sustainable sources of core funding; build positive
relationships with funding bodies.
REPRESENTATION AND PROMOTION
* Effectively promote the ethos, values, and strategy of the
Sanctuary Runners to all its stakeholders.
* Represent the Sanctuary Runners nationally and internationally.
* Build the external reputation of Sanctuary Runners and visibility
for our activities with the goal of promoting community integration.
STAFF AND ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
* Build a strong organisation with a vibrant culture, aligned with
the mission, vision and strategy of Sanctuary Runners.
* Recognising that Sanctuary Runners is a dispersed organisation of
volunteer groups, provide ongoing leadership, mentoring and
development opportunities to staff and volunteer leaders, and foster
the ethos and values of the Sanctuary Runners among staff, board and
volunteers.
* Develop effective and flexible staff teams.
GOVERNANCE AND COMPLIANCE
* Ensure financial compliance and robust procurement and risk
management processes.
* Ensure that all policies, practices and procedures comply with
regulatory and legislative requirements.
* Work with the board to enable it to fulfil its governance
functions and enable optimum performance by the board, and any
sub-committees and working groups.
REMUNERATION
Salary will be commensurate with experience and benchmarked against
similar roles and organisations.
HOW TO APPLY
Please direct any enquiries to **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**. All queries and applications will be treated
confidentially.
More information about Sanctuary Runners can be found at
www.sanctuaryrunners.ie
Closing date for applications is 6TH MAY, **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.
_We are an equal opportunities employer. We believe that diversity is
a strength in the workplace. We welcome applications from suitably
qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or
parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, belief,
religion or sexual orientation._
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
