Our Healthcare client in the Co Tyrone area are seeking an exceptional and compassionate leader in the new role of Chief Community Officer to take the organisation into its next phase of development.
This postholder will work closely and collaboratively with the board, staff, volunteers, funders, regulators, residents, their families and the local community to develop and implement a new inclusive strategy and road map to ensure the communitys continued success and long-term future.
They will provide effective leadership to the organisation so that its activities are developed, planned, delivered and sustained in line with the mission, vision and values of the organisation.
Job Title:Chief Community Officer Salary:Negotiable Location: Omagh Duration: Permanent Hours:Full Time, 37 hours per week They are looking for someone whose values and ethos align with the Charity - someone who is inspiring and engaging; focused and passionate about the work of the community.
You will bring out the best in people; be clear about the vision, focus and purpose of the organisation and what it takes to secure its longevity.
Youll be resilient and adaptable with a track record in leadership of people (staff and volunteers), resources, strategic planning, development and implementation.
You will have successfully led organisational growth, budget management and stakeholder engagement.
TheChief Community Officerwill be required to deliver the following: Strategic leadership and vision to sustain and grow the organisation.
Leadership to maintain support and grow the high-quality service being delivered which continues to meet the required standards.
Effective governance, accountability and managing risk.
Effective financial management.
Raising company profile through stakeholder development and communications and securing funding opportunities.
Grow and develop Company culture Responsibilities Lead strategic change within theorganisationat all levels by actively collaborating with all internal and external stakeholders to develop and share a collective vision for the future whilst managing the tactical delivery of service.
Provide relevant, reliable and timely financial and management information to the Board of Trustees, stakeholders and decision makers.Management of accounting and payroll functions and arrangements in relation to service users monies.
Support the Board in ensuring that the organisation, as a legal entity, discharges all its statutory and regulatory requirements by ensuring that there is an appropriate set oforganisationpolicies and procedures in place to safeguard the effective management and control of the services including to ensure awareness of updates to essential regulatory requirements and best practice.
These will include, inter alia, a Risk Register, Safeguarding Policy, Code of Conduct, Communications Policy, Corporate Social Responsibility, Financial Procedures, Human Resource and Operational Management Policy.
Lead the development of a 3-to-5-year structured strategic planning process.
To support the recruitment and retention of high-calibrestaff who will be active and creative in furthering the vision, ethos and achieving the aims of the organisation.
Ensure that there is effectiveorganisationalalignment of key management systems in the areas of quality management, resource management, HR, Finance and information systems and others.
Develop and sustain positive working relationships with funders and regulatory bodies e.g.
Supporting People, HSCTs, other funding agencies, RQIA.
Promote an organisational culture that supports high quality standards and high commitment as well as continuous self-reflection and self-development, including continued professional development.
Represents the organisation at senior level external stakeholders meetings and events.
Manage the system of performance and accountability.
Essential Criteria: Third level qualification in Business/ Management and/or Social Care or demonstrable substantial experience in managing within an organisation at senior management team (min.
3 years in last 10 years) Demonstrable substantial experience in managing change, governance and accountability` in a values-based organisation Experience of liaising with regulatory authorities at a senior level Experience of service coordination and collaboration in a regulatory environment Demonstrable experience of financial management, budgeting and managing substantial resource allocation including experience using financial software e.g.
SAGE, XERO etc.
Demonstrable experience in managing a diverse workforce Valid Driving Licence Desirable Criteria: Good understanding of the social care sector, sector policies and trends Experience in the Not-for-Profit / Charity Sector If you are interested in this opportunity please contact Eunice in Haughey Recruitment for the Full Job Description and to discuss the role in more detail on Benefits: Paid Holidays Parking Pension Fund