Deputy Chief Executive / Senior Business Manager (Permanent)

Job Title: Deputy Chief Executive

Location: Llanishen, Cardiff

Salary: £50,000 per annum

Job type: Permanent, Full time

Closing Date: 10th April, 2019

Would you like to work for a vibrant and responsive regulated awarding body creating and awarding qualifications for learners of all ages?

They're a charitable trust and social enterprise which works in partnership to promote learning, widen opportunity and enable progression.

As an awarding body, they are committed to recognising learner achievement through units and qualifications which are flexible and responsive to the needs of individuals and communities.

They are currently looking to recruit a Deputy to the Chief Executive who will be responsible for the commercial growth of the Company and the leadership of a management team.

The Role

• Direct and oversee the delivery of structured operational plans with a particular focus on growing market share and increasing income
• Instil an entrepreneurial approach throughout the organisation to ensure support business growth
• Develop, lead and implement a culture throughout the organisation that embraces effective partnership working, working closely with the CEO to develop strategic partnership arrangements
• Promote the Company and its strategic plan across the Education and Skills sector and decision makers as a leading Awarding Body, characterised by excellent qualifications, units and services
• Work with the CEO to ensure the Company fulfils its legal, statutory and regulatory responsibilities
• Deputise for the CEO as required across the full span of organisational responsibilities
• Work with the Senior Management Team to ensure the charity is led effectively, and able to deliver services effectively and efficiently
• Support the CEO to fulfil all duties and responsibilities for the proper governance and leadership of the organisation

The Candidate:

The role requires a creative, commercial and entrepreneurial approach, someone who has inspirational leadership qualities, experience of developing and implementing strategy, as well as someone who can take responsibility for high level risk management. The successful candidate will be committed to supporting the organisation to deliver an excellent service, and to promoting bilingualism.

Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.

Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Chief Executive, Managing Director, Operations Manager, Operations Director, General Manager, Senior Manager, Deputy CEO, Assistant MD, Company Director, Business Director, Company Manager, Risk Manager may also be considered for this role.