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Job Title: CEO
Based at: Carmichael Centre, North Brunswick Street, Dublin 7
Reports to: Board
Salary Range: €50K - €60k Depending on Experience
Job Purpose Summary:
Implement, manage and direct all Parkinson’s Association of Ireland operations and services in line with the Strategic Plan. This includes increasing the awareness of Parkinson’s and the PAI, developing organisational and branch structures, increasing the understanding of Parkinson’s amongst healthcare professionals and increasing the resources available to the PAI. Fundraising is a key element of the position.
As a key member of the Association the CEO will report directly to the Chairman of the PAI as the representative of the board and will be expected to work closely with board and its committees. The board operates three committees, “Finance, Remuneration and Audit”, “Communications and Fundraising” and “HR, Governance and Compliance”: the CEO is a designated member of the Finance and Communications committees and attends the HR committee as required.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
Service and Support Development
· Oversee the provision of information on issues which are of interest to people with Parkinson’s
· Manage and develop the helpline support services
· Increase the availability and level of supports to people with Parkinson’s through nurses
· Develop formal and informal collaborative arrangements with statutory, non-statutory and other relevant agencies and institutes to develop initiatives to enhance the long-term service provision to people with Parkinson’s
· Lobby for and secure additional resources to enable the provision of a comprehensive range of services to people with Parkinson’s
Organisational Development
· Implement the Strategic Plan in line with guiding principles
· Monitor the implementation of the Strategic Plan on an on-going basis
· Strengthen the organisational and branch structures within PAI
· Develop relationships with, and make submissions to, government departments and agencies with a view to influencing policy in relation to people with Parkinson’s
· Develop network and working relationships with related associations with a view to maximising Parkinsons profile, influence and resources
Finance
- Develop and implement open and transparent financial controls, systems and reporting mechanisms in line with statutory and funder requirements
- Develop and monitor annual budgets, identifying potential future deficits
- Secure funding to facilitate the development of the organisation in line with the strategic plan
- Develop and implement fundraising strategy and plan and monitor same
Public Relations
- Design and implement a national public awareness programme, with a view to raising awareness of Parkinson’s Association of Ireland services among the media and the general public in a way which maximises the reach and grows the influence of the association.
- Write and launch the Annual Report and oversee external print publications including magazine, leaflets and booklets
- Develop the understanding of Parkinson’s amongst healthcare professionals
- Ensure the Parkinson’s Association of Ireland website and social media channels are monitored, maintained and updated with content in a timely manner to enable the them to be effective communications mediums
- Commission / Support appropriate research and ensure this is widely disseminated to all appropriate stakeholders
- Represent Parkinson’s Association of Ireland at seminars, conferences and meetings with statutory, non-statutory and other relevant agencies and institutes and with other community and voluntary organisations
Staff
- Recruit, induct, train, manage and develop staff in line with plans and needs of the PAI
- Ensure that staff are appropriately resourced to achieve required targets and objectives
- Complete staff appraisals on an annual basis, with regular reviews throughout the year
Volunteers
- Develop the volunteer structure in line with best practice and the needs of the PAI
- Oversee effectiveness of volunteers within the PAI
Office Administration
- Develop and implement best practice internal systems in relation to finance, communication, record-keeping and documentation.
- Develop written procedures for all processes and procedures.
- Ensure that office equipment, materials, resources and environment are appropriate to the needs of the PAI.
- Report formally to the Board on monthly basis on all aspects of operations, and to the Chair on an ad-hoc basis as required.
Key Leadership Competencies Required |
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Personal Leadership: Takes responsibility for own actions |
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· Takes ownership for delivering on promises · Takes a flexible approach to their work, and will go the extra mile if required · Reviews own work methods with a view to improving · Sets the right example for others to follow
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Managing Work: Identifies, prioritises and organises work for delivery |
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· Sets clear priorities on a daily basis, adjusting as required · Plans own work effectively with realistic timescales and resources · Adjusts priorities, depending on circumstances · Flags any problems in getting work done to the Chair and/or Board · Continuously looks for better, more efficient ways to do work · Follows through on agreed actions
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Communicating Effectively: Gets the message across in a clear, concise and relevant way |
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· Is able to write and speak in clear English · Displays highly developed networking skills · Listens and respects other points of view · Delivers clear messages and instructions · Explains the background and logic to decision making at their level
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Team Working: Works co-operatively with people with different skills and objectives to achieve best outcome |
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· Shares information at the right time · Supports team decisions, team members · Recognises the contribution of others · Works well with others outside their own team · Recognises the achievement of others
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Strategic Thinking: Looks beyond immediate issue, at the big picture in relation to what PAI want to achieve |
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· Understands what PAI is trying to achieve · Is aware of plans for the organisation which impact their role · Considers the impact of their actions in the short and long term · Anticipates issues and develops practical and sustainable solutions to them
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