Key Responsibilities:
Assist the Board in the development of the BJC as an organisation, and continuously improve the quality of the service and the achievement of its objectives.
Support the management team in the day-to-day management of the service ensuring that the members of the management team achieve their performance objectives.
Lead and manage a team of staff across multiple locations, ensuring that the ethos, culture and values of the BJC are implemented and embedded throughout the organisation.
Implement HR policies and practices that are person centred, based on the values of fairness and equality, and that balance the needs of the organisation with the need to provide employees with a positive employment experience and opportunities to progress within a supportive environment.
Represent the BJC on/at various bodies, boards, meetings, seminars etc., promote the service, highlight the work of the BJC and make presentations as required. Ensure that good and effective relationships are developed and maintained with a range of organisations and agencies.
Based on the day-to-day experience of staff and clients, identify and propose different or new approaches that will enhance the quality and delivery of services. Identify and source funding opportunities to enable the BJC to develop, implement and test new innovative or enhanced services.
Keep up to date on new EU/national and other funding calls and opportunities, make applications for new funded projects and work with relevant BJC staff to realise the potential of those opportunities. Explore avenues to raise finances from other sources such as EU, commercial, governmental and philanthropic.

Skills and Experience Required –
The CEO should be able to demonstrate experience and expertise in the following:
Proven experience as a CEO or a track record in another managerial position in the not for profit, public or private sector.
An entrepreneurial mindset with outstanding organisational and leadership skills and experience in developing strategies and implementing vision.
Proven experience of capacity building for NGO’s, local government or community organisations, particularly in employment/career guidance, training, learning or human resources. A role model for lifelong learning and continuous professional development.
In-depth knowledge of the adult guidance, VET, community education, and employment services sectors in Ireland. An understanding of the main social, economic and environmental issues currently affecting the sectors.
Experience in developing and implementing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders, and relevant experience in developing and maintaining collaborative partnerships.
Experience delivering first class written reports and applications. Excellent communication, analytical abilities and problem solving skills and a proven ability to meet targets and work to deadlines.
A relevant third level qualification in Business Management, Human Resources, Social Policy, Psychology, Education/ Training or a related field is required.
Terms of Employment –
This position is initially offered on a one-year fixed term contract. Working hours are 39 per week however, the nature of the work may require working unsocial hours i.e. evenings and weekends plus EU travel.
A salary in the region of €72,391 – €83,510 per annum is on offer.
Following shortlisting, successful candidates will be invited to attend for interview.

To apply –
Please forward a letter of application with CV by 5pm on Tuesday 15th November 2022 to:
Chairperson, Ballymun Job Centre, Ground Floor Civic Centre, Main Street Ballymun, Dublin 9 or email recruitment@bmunjob.ie