Job Details: Festina Lente: Deputy Chief Executive / Head of Learning


Irish Future
Talbot Street
Dublin 1
irishfuture.ie
Festina Lente: Deputy Chief Executive / Head of Learning


FESTINA LENTE IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANISATION, PROVIDING A UNIQUE
RANGE OF EQUESTRIAN AND HORTICULTURAL ACTIVITIES, TRAINING, EVENTS AND
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OPTIONS WITH STRONG EMPHASIS ON SOCIAL INCLUSION,
CHOICE AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT.

The Deputy Chief Executive / Head of Learning is an empathetic and
highly organised leader who will work closely with the Chief Executive
while leading the development of a strategic human resource function
that supports the staff team in maintaining?a welcoming environment
that encourages bespoke learning and social activities with a strong
focus on social inclusion.

KEY PRIORITIES YEAR ONE:

This new role is vital, as we anticipate the challenges associated
with the move to a new location. With this in mind, we see priorities
in Year One as being about:

* Supporting the strategic development of the Human Resource function
* Reviewing management/staff structures to ensure integration in the
context of expansion and growth
* Working closely with the Chief Executive in supporting the
relocation to a new facility for its current facilities
* Work closely with the Chief Executive, Board of Directors, staff
and all stakeholders in the strategic development of the organisation

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Develop and manage a dynamic HR function that ensures that
appropriate policies and systems are in place to support
organisational needs, championing excellence in HR practice and all
relevant legislation. This will include administration, leave
management, talent planning and acquisition, training and development
* Hold responsibility for staff responsible for general
administration and Social Media
* Partner with Managers responsible for: HSE funded programmes and
KWTB Programmes; Pobal funded programmes; Finances
* Partner with the Chief Executive by delivering strategic and
operational planning and support
* Provide support to the Board regarding the strategic plan every
three to five years
* Write the annual review and operational plan in support of
facilitating the Board?s oversight and evaluation of the progress
and impact of the strategy
* Work with the Chief Executive and relevant Board members to review
structures and investigate best practices in the industry in order to
sustain a modern, fit-for-purpose organisation structure that delivers
innovate, leading edge, customer-focused services.
* Work in conjunction with the Chief Executive and Board to maintain
strong relationships with heads of department/functions, staff, third
parties and service users to ensure that appropriate service
governance is in place at all times
* Oversee and quality assure all aspects of Festina Lente?s
Safeguarding Policies
* Provide functional support to sections identified by the Chief
Executive, specifically the HR, Health and Safety, Administration and
General Data Protection (GDPR) at the outset
* In conjunction with the Chief Executive to support the service
managers in the delivery of Festina Lente?s training, recreational
and employment service options
* Manage all Festina Lente related Health and Safety and General
Data Protection Regulations matters and ensuring compliance always
throughout the organisation
* Support the Chief Executive and staff to promote, engage and
participate in appropriate research and evaluation studies and forums,
which examine the benefits and impact of both equine-assisted learning
and social and therapeutic horticulture on young people, teenagers and
adults affected by disability and/or socio economic disadvantage
* Carry out any other duties within the scope and spirit of the job
description as requested by the Chief Executive.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL BE EXPECTED TO HAVE:

* An appropriate qualification in Human Resource management and/or
organisational development
* An understanding of finances
* A minimum of 5 years? experience of working in the NGO/Voluntary
and Community sectors or a related field in a management/leadership
capacity
* Commitment to the vision, mission and values of Festina Lente
Enterprises
* Excellent organisational, project management and ICT skills
* A work ethic that values integrity, flexibility and a commitment
to creating the conditions for trust and collaboration through
dialogue and teamwork
* A high level of motivation, experience and capacity for working on
one?s own initiative
* Maintain highest standards of ethics, accountability and
confidentiality in all aspects of work
* Must enjoy working in both an indoor and outdoor environment
* Must enjoy working in an environment characterised by diversity,
multiple profiles of people, horses and horticulture

THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCE IS AN ADVANTAGE:

* Proven ability to perform at a strategic level
* Proven experience of working in environment with an emphasis on
outcomes for people affected by disability and/or socio-economic
disadvantage
* Experience working in a Pobal supported Community Service
Programme
* A sense of fun and curiosity

The successful candidate is required to have his or her own car and a
full, clean driving licence.

Applicants will be short listed for interview based on the information
supplied on their CV and letter of application at the closing date.

Applications should be submitted to?**Apply on the website** by
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Type: Permanent
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