Polio Survivors Ireland: Chief Executive Officer – deadline Friday 14th March
Polio Survivors Ireland wishes to recruit a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead a strong and dedicated staff team.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Polio Survivors Ireland
About Polio Survivors Ireland:
Polio Survivors Ireland is the only organisation in Ireland dedicated solely to supporting those affected by polio. Our mission is to address the diverse needs of polio survivors- advocating for them, educating healthcare professionals, and providing a comprehensive range of person-centred services and supports. We strive to ensure that survivors can live with dignity, independence, and access to the services they require. Our work includes providing mobility aids, access to physiotherapy, peer support, and lobbying for policies that improve the quality of life for polio survivors.
Role:
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO will be responsible for delivering on the vision, mission, and strategic objectives of Polio Survivors Ireland. They will oversee the development and implementation of the organisation’s programmes and services on behalf of the board.
Person Specification
Essential Requirements:
- Educated to degree or postgraduate level in a relevant discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a senior coordination or management role in a similar organisation or sector.
- Experience working with annual and multi-annual grant-aided budgets and a demonstrated understanding of financial management.
- Experience leading, implementing, and managing change in an organisation.
- Experience planning and implementing projects.
- Demonstrable commitment to the stated ethos and values of Polio Survivors Ireland.
- Up-to-date knowledge of corporate and charities’ governance.
- Strong IT, administrative, and organisational skills.
- Proven ability to engage with diverse stakeholders, including government bodies, funders, and community organisations.
- Experience in fundraising, grant writing, and donor engagement strategies.
Other Desirable Requirements:
- Experience working in a membership organisation
- Experience working in the healthcare or disability sector
Key Competencies for the Role:
- Leadership
- Management, Decision-Making, and Delivery of Results
- Strategic Thinking
- Communication and Relationship-Building
Specific Areas of Responsibility:
- Strategy
- Communication / Positioning
- People Management and Culture
- Financial Management
- Compliance and Policy
Note: The above list is not exhaustive; other duties appropriate to the post may be assigned from time to time by the Board of Directors.
Terms & Conditions:
- This is a full-time post - 37.5 hours per week.
- A 6-month probation period will apply.
- Normal working hours are 09:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. Flexibility will be required on occasions.
- Annual leave entitlement is 28 working days per year.
- Remuneration is based on a salary scale (€61,331 - €70,745) and will be commensurate with experience.
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