Job Details: Social Entrepreneurs Ireland: Programmes Manager


Irish Future
Talbot Street
Dublin 1
irishfuture.ie
Social Entrepreneurs Ireland: Programmes Manager
SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS IRELAND: PROGRAMMES MANAGER | SOAR

Social Entrepreneurs Ireland (SEI) is a not-for-profit organisation
that supports social entrepreneurs with innovative ideas to tackle
Ireland?s social problems.? We walk the path with a social
entrepreneur from the moment they have an idea through to when they
solve the problem at scale. ?Our programmes are anchored to our three
strategic pillars ? STEP, LEAP, SOAR.

* STEP: We know that the first step of the journey is often the
hardest to take. We support social entrepreneurs from idea stage
through to pilot stage and beyond.
* LEAP: When a social entrepreneur has taken the first steps, the
following stage often requires a leap of faith.? We support social
entrepreneurs as they navigate this risky part of the journey.
* SOAR: For social entrepreneurs who have developed a scalable
model, we help them to develop themselves and their organisations to
deliver impact at scale through bespoke financial and non-financial
supports.

Since our foundation in **Apply on the website**, SEI has supported
more than **Apply on the website** social entrepreneurs across the
country.?

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

The primary purpose of this role is the management of Social
Entrepreneurs Ireland?s (SEI) SOAR pillar, with the ultimate goal of
enabling social entrepreneurs to make a significant and sustainable
impact on society. The SOAR pillar is currently made up of one core
initiative - Scale Partnerships.

You will be responsible for the design and delivery of in-depth,
tailored support to SEI?s highest performing social entrepreneur-led
organisations.? Through this support, you will enable them to scale
their impact and make a transformative and sustainable impact on
society.? You will play a key role in selecting the social
entrepreneurs to participate in our programmes;? keeping up to speed
with sectoral best practices, building relationships with key
individuals, along with other cross team responsibilities as detailed
below.

KEY ELEMENTS OF THE ROLE:

SELECTING SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS - _PARTICIPATE IN THE SELECTION PROCESS
AND PROVIDE KEY SUPPORTS TO SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS ON THEIR JOURNEY._

* Be a key decision maker in identifying the social entrepreneurs we
support on the SOAR programmes and provide support for the selection
of social entrepreneurs for earlier stage programmes.

PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT - _LEAD THE PLANNING, DESIGN, DELIVERY,
MONITORING, EVALUATION AND CONTINUOUS DEVELOPMENT OF SEI?S SOAR
PROGRAMMES._

You will provide support to social entrepreneurs to facilitate the
scaling of their social impact through bespoke needs analysis,
capacity assessment, strategic business model development, direct
mentorship, training coordination, and connection facilitation.

In consultation with relevant team members, in particular the STEP and
LEAP programme managers you will support the development of earlier
stage programmes to ensure continuity in approach across all three
pillars.

Your responsibilities will include:

* Design, implement, evaluate and continuously develop SOAR
programmes.

* Plan, coordinate and lead meetings and project teams for the
delivery of SOAR programmes.
* Develop strong relationships with social entrepreneurs and
consultants
* Be the key point of contact for social entrepreneurs on SOAR
programmes.
* Attend, oversee, and co-facilitate events as lead SEI
representative for the SOAR programmes.
* Collect and report on key data for SOAR programmes for reporting
needs e.g. funders, booklets, annual reports, impact measurement.
* Update key internal systems regularly as part of the monitoring
and evaluation of the SOAR programme.
* Explore key fundraising and finance options with regards to the
co-funding element of the scale partnerships programme.
* Provide support to the Development team with SOAR programme
funders in terms of developing proposals, non-financial support and
engagement, relationship support and reporting.
* Support the design and delivery of STEP and LEAP programmes to
align with SOAR programmes. Liaise closely with Programmes Manager |
Step and Programmes Manager | LEAP to ensure continuity of support.
* Keep up to speed with sectoral best practice and other scaling
support programmes as a means to develop the SOAR programmes.

OTHER DUTIES

* You will play a key role in supporting the Impact team to achieve
its annual strategic objectives.
* Apply smart work practices and frameworks for managing objectives
& goals (OKRs) , assist with the on/off boarding of team members.
* Contribute to cross organisational and special projects as
required e.g. SEI Gathering, Impact Measurement.
* From time to time, you may be asked to undertake other duties and
projects in line with your role.

ROLE PROFILE:??

* Strong interest in social entrepreneurship and commitment to
SEI?s vision and mission.?
* In-depth knowledge of the (social) entrepreneur journey, with
expertise in their needs, key obstacles, and success factors, lived
experience preferable.
* 5 years' experience in consulting, coaching or mentoring social
entrepreneurs and/or businesses.???
* 5 years' experience & knowledge of fundraising streams, funding
runways, models and financing options
* Excellent relationship management skills with a diverse group of
stakeholders
* Experienced project manager with a track record in developing and
managing multiple projects simultaneously, prioritising effectively
for timely delivery.?
* Excellent communication both verbal and written, facilitation and
interpersonal skills??to diverse audiences? with the ability to be
persuasive.
* Team player who collaborates, shares ideas, is innovative and
resourceful.
* Proactive self-starter with a high degree of enthusiasm,
reliability, and adaptability.
* Commitment to ongoing professional development
* Excellent IT skills including Microsoft product suite and
Salesforce CRM.

OTHER KEY INFORMATION:

LOCATION:? SEI?S OFFICE IS IN WARRINGTON PLACE.?

REPORTING TO:?? DIRECTOR OF IMPACT

SALARY RANGE: ? ?**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**,**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
TO ?**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**,**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** per annum for
fulltime role.

4-day week (with pro rata salary) may be considered.

BENEFITS:??? **Apply on the website** days annual leave.? SEI
operates a PRSA scheme with? employer?s contribution and life
assurance policy.

START DATE:??? AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

TO APPLY:?? Email **Apply on the website** with a letter of
application and your cv.? The closing date for applications is 7TH
JUNE, **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**

SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS IRELAND is an equal opportunities employer.? We
believe that diversity is a strength in the workplace. We therefore
welcome applications from suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective
of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or
social origin, colour, belief, religion or sexual orientation.
SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS IRELAND: PROGRAMMES MANAGER | SOAR

Social Entrepreneurs Ireland (SEI) is a not-for-profit organisation
that supports social entrepreneurs with innovative ideas to tackle
Ireland?s social problems.? We walk the path with a social
entrepreneur from the moment they have an idea through to when they
solve the problem at scale. ?Our programmes are anchored to our three
strategic pillars ? STEP, LEAP, SOAR.

* STEP: We know that the first step of the journey is often the
hardest to take. We support social entrepreneurs from idea stage
through to pilot stage and beyond.
* LEAP: When a social entrepreneur has taken the first steps, the
following stage often requires a leap of faith.? We support social
entrepreneurs as they navigate this risky part of the journey.
* SOAR: For social entrepreneurs who have developed a scalable
model, we help them to develop themselves and their organisations to
deliver impact at scale through bespoke financial and non-financial
supports.

Since our foundation in **Apply on the website**, SEI has supported
more than **Apply on the website** social entrepreneurs across the
country.?

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

The primary purpose of this role is the management of Social
Entrepreneurs Ireland?s (SEI) SOAR pillar, with the ultimate goal of
enabling social entrepreneurs to make a significant and sustainable
impact on society. The SOAR pillar is currently made up of one core
initiative - Scale Partnerships.

You will be responsible for the design and delivery of in-depth,
tailored support to SEI?s highest performing social entrepreneur-led
organisations.? Through this support, you will enable them to scale
their impact and make a transformative and sustainable impact on
society.? You will play a key role in selecting the social
entrepreneurs to participate in our programmes;? keeping up to speed
with sectoral best practices, building relationships with key
individuals, along with other cross team responsibilities as detailed
below.

KEY ELEMENTS OF THE ROLE:

SELECTING SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS - _PARTICIPATE IN THE SELECTION PROCESS
AND PROVIDE KEY SUPPORTS TO SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS ON THEIR JOURNEY._

* Be a key decision maker in identifying the social entrepreneurs we
support on the SOAR programmes and provide support for the selection
of social entrepreneurs for earlier stage programmes.

PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT - _LEAD THE PLANNING, DESIGN, DELIVERY,
MONITORING, EVALUATION AND CONTINUOUS DEVELOPMENT OF SEI?S SOAR
PROGRAMMES._

You will provide support to social entrepreneurs to facilitate the
scaling of their social impact through bespoke needs analysis,
capacity assessment, strategic business model development, direct
mentorship, training coordination, and connection facilitation.

In consultation with relevant team members, in particular the STEP and
LEAP programme managers you will support the development of earlier
stage programmes to ensure continuity in approach across all three
pillars.

Your responsibilities will include:

* Design, implement, evaluate and continuously develop SOAR
programmes.

* Plan, coordinate and lead meetings and project teams for the
delivery of SOAR programmes.
* Develop strong relationships with social entrepreneurs and
consultants
* Be the key point of contact for social entrepreneurs on SOAR
programmes.
* Attend, oversee, and co-facilitate events as lead SEI
representative for the SOAR programmes.
* Collect and report on key data for SOAR programmes for reporting
needs e.g. funders, booklets, annual reports, impact measurement.
* Update key internal systems regularly as part of the monitoring
and evaluation of the SOAR programme.
* Explore key fundraising and finance options with regards to the
co-funding element of the scale partnerships programme.
* Provide support to the Development team with SOAR programme
funders in terms of developing proposals, non-financial support and
engagement, relationship support and reporting.
* Support the design and delivery of STEP and LEAP programmes to
align with SOAR programmes. Liaise closely with Programmes Manager |
Step and Programmes Manager | LEAP to ensure continuity of support.
* Keep up to speed with sectoral best practice and other scaling
support programmes as a means to develop the SOAR programmes.

OTHER DUTIES

* You will play a key role in supporting the Impact team to achieve
its annual strategic objectives.
* Apply smart work practices and frameworks for managing objectives
& goals (OKRs) , assist with the on/off boarding of team members.
* Contribute to cross organisational and special projects as
required e.g. SEI Gathering, Impact Measurement.
* From time to time, you may be asked to undertake other duties and
projects in line with your role.

ROLE PROFILE:??

* Strong interest in social entrepreneurship and commitment to
SEI?s vision and mission.?
* In-depth knowledge of the (social) entrepreneur journey, with
expertise in their needs, key obstacles, and success factors, lived
experience preferable.
* 5 years' experience in consulting, coaching or mentoring social
entrepreneurs and/or businesses.???
* 5 years' experience & knowledge of fundraising streams, funding
runways, models and financing options
* Excellent relationship management skills with a diverse group of
stakeholders
* Experienced project manager with a track record in developing and
managing multiple projects simultaneously, prioritising effectively
for timely delivery.?
* Excellent communication both verbal and written, facilitation and
interpersonal skills??to diverse audiences? with the ability to be
persuasive.
* Team player who collaborates, shares ideas, is innovative and
resourceful.
* Proactive self-starter with a high degree of enthusiasm,
reliability, and adaptability.
* Commitment to ongoing professional development
* Excellent IT skills including Microsoft product suite and
Salesforce CRM.

OTHER KEY INFORMATION:

LOCATION:? SEI?S OFFICE IS IN WARRINGTON PLACE.?

REPORTING TO:?? DIRECTOR OF IMPACT

SALARY RANGE: ? ?**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**,**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
TO ?**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**,**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** per annum for
fulltime role.

4-day week (with pro rata salary) may be considered.

BENEFITS:??? **Apply on the website** days annual leave.? SEI
operates a PRSA scheme with? employer?s contribution and life
assurance policy.

START DATE:??? AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

TO APPLY:?? Email **Apply on the website** with a letter of
application and your cv.? The closing date for applications is 7TH
JUNE, **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**

SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS IRELAND is an equal opportunities employer.? We
believe that diversity is a strength in the workplace. We therefore
welcome applications from suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective
of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or
social origin, colour, belief, religion or sexual orientation.


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