Chief Executive Officer

Responsible for overall leadership, strategic direction & management, ensuring effective service delivery, governance compliance, liaison with stakeholders.

Details

  • Paid
  • Full-time
  • Administration
  • Management
  • Communications & Marketing
  • Fundraising
  • HR & Employment Law
  • Policy & Advocacy
  • Other
  • Job Type Administration, Management, Communications & Marketing, Fundraising, HR & Employment Law, Policy & Advocacy, Other
  • Employer Ballinasloe Social Services
  • Location Galway
  • Reporting to Chairperson of Board
  • HoursFull-time35
  • Duration Full-Time
  • Salary €70,000 - €80,000
  • Application closes 1 Oct 2026

Summary of the role

The CEO will be responsible for the overall leadership, strategic direction and management of the organisation.  This role will ensure the effective delivery of programmes, maintain compliance with governance and regulatory requirements, manage staff and volunteers, act as a liaison with stakeholders and, in the medium term,  lead out on a major capital project to expand capacity.

Responsibilities of the role

  1. Financial management
  2. Leadership and strategic management
  3. Staff & volunteer management
  4. Service delivery oversight
  5. Governance and compliance
  6. Community and stakeholder engagement
  7. Lead out on a major capital project

Requirements

·         Experience of managing and supporting staff.

·         Experience of managing, administrating and reporting on budgets.

·         Strong communication and interpersonal skills including influencing and negotiation skills.

·         Experience of leading the strategic direction and development and ensuring the successful                    delivery of the Strategic Plan

·         Ability to work with a Board of Directors

·         Ability to work with other staff as part of a team and build relations both within the team and               outside of the organisation.

·         Previous relevant work experience, in a paid or voluntary capacity.

·         Ability to work on own, plan work, and complete tasks.

·         Ability to identify challenges and be willing to problem solve.

·         Ability to manage timekeeping, meet deadlines and commit to being a reliable member of a                   team.

·         Commitment to the provision of a quality service and bringing about better outcomes for                      service users

·         Understanding of challenges impacting on socially excluded and marginalised communities.

·         Strong skills around confidentiality and the ability to manage confidential information                           appropriately is essential.

 

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