An Óige: Chief Executive Officer – deadline Friday 2nd August @ 2pm

About An Óige

An Óige (Irish Youth Hostel Association) is an organisation with charity status which provides hostel accommodation and access to outdoor activities for the young and young-at-heart in several hostel facilities across the Republic of Ireland. It is also a member of Hostelling International. 

About the role

An Óige is currently seeking a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) on a full-time basis (-35 hours per week). The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day management of An Óige, setting and achieving critical financial and strategic goals and, in conjunction with the Board, creating and implementing a vision and strategy for the organisation. 

The CEO will oversee a team of central staff and hostel managers, and will report to the Board of Directors.

Who you are:

• A highly organised, innovative, dynamic person with personal initiative and strong leadership skills, who enjoys finding creative solutions to challenges
• A strong team player who acts with integrity at all times, with the ability to work independently
• An excellent communicator who can exert influence on relevant policy and practice at national and regional levels, and in other sectors and organisations
• A genuine commitment to improving the lives of young people with a commitment to equal opportunity in all matters
• A hands-on approach to all aspects of managing daily tasks, with the commercial acumen to run a small to medium-sized organisation
• A good strategic thinker with excellent planning skills and the capacity to see the big picture, but also with the ability to be detail oriented

Skills / Background & Qualifications

• A good general education standard
• Minimum of 10 years’ business experience in a similar role with specific emphasis on finance, administration and strategy implementation
• Previous senior leadership roles, preferably in the nonprofit sector, hospitality, outdoor pursuits, or youth activities industries
• A robust knowledge of the sector with expertise and experience in financial management, corporate governance, human resources, and marketing
• Experience of working with a board of trustees in a voluntary, public, or private organisation, and the ability to develop a positive relationship with a board
• Proven leadership qualities and change management abilities with the capacity to direct and support the organisation to achieve its objectives
• Experience with budgets and accounts, with a demonstrated understanding and experience of financial reporting
• Experience in governance and familiarity with the requirements for the Charities Governance Code
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and can communicate effectively with diverse audiences, including staff, board members, and external partners, with the ability to manage competing priorities 
• Excellent IT skills 

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Recent experience of working in the charity sector
• Experience of membership organisations and an understanding of the role of umbrella bodies in leading, supporting, and providing services to a diverse membership
• Experience of successful fundraising 
• Digital marketing experience

Location

 An Óige has a number of sites located throughout Ireland, currently in Wicklow, Galway and Donegal.   

The role will be remote/hybrid. The CEO will be required to be flexible in their working hours due to the requirement of the occasional need to travel to Dublin meet staff, the Board of Directors and external stakeholders. Occasional site visits will also be required to our various hostel locations. Board meetings take place once a month in the evening in Dublin. 

Remuneration and Benefits

• Tenure: 3 year fixed-term contract *
• Salary: commensurate with experience and within the remit of a charitable organisation, up to €90,000 per annum 
• Working hours: 35 hours per week - flexible hours accommodated
• Annual Leave: 25 days per annum

* A probationary period of six months applies. The tenure may be extended. 

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