C H I E F EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Candidate Information Pack CANOE WALES CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER – CANDIDATE PACK APPLY NOW 2

C H I E F EXECUTIVE OFFICER

— Circa £40 – 45k — The Chief Executive Officer will be reporting to the Chair of the Board of Directors. Board of Directors CANOE WALES CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER – CANDIDATE PACK APPLY NOW 3

A B O U T THE ROLE

Canoe Wales is seeking a new we offer to members, new paddlers confidence to make tough decisions Chief Executive Officer to provide and partner organisations. We are and a knack for building consensus inspiring leadership for our staff also seeing unprecedented demand around solutions to contentious team and develop the partnerships for outdoor recreation, and your job issues. With outstanding and programmes needed to get as our new CEO will be to position organisational and communication more people on the water and Canoe Wales to make the most of skills, you should enjoy forging ensure a sustainable future for this unique opportunity to get more and nurturing partnerships with the organisation. As the national people than ever onto the water. a diverse range of organisations governing body for paddlesport, and funding partners. And, you You will be a thoughtful and caring our mission is to inspire and support should be comfortable working with leader, with the ability to listen to more people across Wales to go senior leaders and key partners, staff, members and directors and . We are nearly two years including and British translate this insight into a strategy into our current strategic plan, and , to ensure we maintain to drive growth and improve the despite the impact of COVID-19, strong and productive relationships. quality of our services. You should we are in the middle of exciting have a talent for diplomacy, the changes to how we work and what CANOE WALES CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER – CANDIDATE PACK APPLY NOW 4

As part of our commitment to the improve the quality and impact most of your work will be done highest standards of governance, of our programmes. You must from home, you will also need you will ensure we continue to also have a strong commitment to travel throughout Wales from have a strong policy framework to equality to continue the time to time to meet with staff and excellent systems and momentum behind our innovative or partners, attend events and procedures for safeguarding and work to make sure everyone has represent Canoe Wales. You do child protection. You should be the opportunity to find a lifelong not need to have a background in comfortable with budgets, ensuring passion for paddlesport. paddlesport – what matters most our income and expenditure stays is your ability to bring inspiring As a small organisation with on track and allocating resources leadership to a talented team. a unique work culture, this is where they’re needed most. an exciting opportunity for an We also strongly encourage women Most importantly, you will be experienced senior leader. We and other people who are under- an expert at helping others be have a policy of fully-flexible home represented in paddlesport and their best – supporting your working, where employees have sports leadership to apply. team to use their talent, passion the freedom to set their own hours and experience to continue to to deliver their objectives. While

Equality and Diversity statement CANOE WALES CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER – CANDIDATE PACK APPLY NOW 5

JOB DESCRIPTION

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: To lead and manage Canoe Wales, With the Board of Directors, develop Maintain effective communication with all Ensure Canoe Wales is compliant with working with the Board of Directors the Canoe Wales’ Strategic Plan. stakeholders to ensure they’re engaged all legal requirements and meets all and staff to ensure the delivery of all and able to contribute to and inform governance and capability requirements Lead the staff team to deliver, monitor operational and strategic goals. the development of Canoe Wales. required for Sport Wales’ investment, and record progress against the including leading on the process of Canoe Wales’ Strategic Plan. Work closely with and report regularly reviewing key policies and procedures. to the Board of Directors. Ensure all Canoe Wales’ staff are motivated Lead on the process of developing and and supported to deliver the Canoe Wales’ With the Board of Directors, manage embedding the Canoe Wales’ Equality Strategic Plan and succeed in their roles. the Canoe Wales’ budget. Policy in conjunction with the Board of Directors and the Equality Lead Officer. Raise the profile of Canoe Wales Monitor and manage all risks and within the Welsh sports sector to grow opportunities for Canoe Wales. Manage the recruitment process participation and increase membership. and all HR functions for all Canoe Ensure Canoe Wales maintains a duty of care Wales staff and volunteers. Manage and strengthen existing relationships, to all staff and members, including ensuring including our funding partnership with all safeguarding and child protection Sport Wales, and identify and build new systems continue to follow best practice. partnerships to increase participation This job description is not to be regarded and grow investment in paddlesport. as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of the areas of activity and will be amended in the light of the changing needs of Canoe Wales. CANOE WALES CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER – CANDIDATE PACK APPLY NOW 6

PERSON SPECIFICATION

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS A relevant university degree or at Experience in a senior management role. Experience of working in a senior leadership least four years of demonstrated role for a sport’s governing body. Knowledge of strategic planning and senior management experience. Confident developing and managing a large monitoring and evaluation methodology. budget across multiple programme areas. Experience of managing complaints or disciplinary matters or dealing Confident with financial information and able Previous experience managing multiple staff with safeguarding concerns. to use Microsoft Excel and other software DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS and volunteers and providing support to tools to prepare and manage budgets. ensure they can achieve their best at work. Experience of working closely Post-grad qualification or similar with a Board of Directors Outstanding interpersonal and training in business administration Experience of preparing proposals communication skills, including the ability and human resources management. and/or reports for a funder. Experience of designing or delivering to write and speak clearly and effectively. programmes which increased participation of under-represented groups. Able to work remotely and manage your own schedule and work priorities with Experience of developing only occasional support from the Chair. commercial partnerships. Must be able to manage remotely. Experience of leading a strategic planning process. Passion for sport and an ability to motivate and energise others. Experience of drafting or reviewing policies and key governance documents. CANOE WALES CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER – CANDIDATE PACK APPLY NOW 7

DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE ESSENTIAL PERSONAL ESSENTIAL AND SKILLS QUALITIES CIRCUMSTANCES

Specialist knowledge in the areas Sets high standards for self and Current full driving licence of risk management, health and others and represents the values of and/or access to transport. safety, safeguarding, data protection, Canoe Wales – with a commitment equality and/or anti-doping. to the highest ethical standards. Able to occasionally work unsocial hours including evenings and weekends The ability to speak and/or write Creative and adaptable – always seeking with overnight stays when required. in the . new ways to improve while learning from experience, research and insight. Satisfactory Disclosure and Comfortable using or learning new Barring Service check. software tools and online services Demonstrates confidence, diplomacy, with minimal training (such as survey empathy, enthusiasm and initiative. tools, HR systems, videoconferencing, event booking tools, etc.) Commitment to achieving equality and diversity in high performance sport. CANOE WALES CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER – CANDIDATE PACK APPLY NOW 8

Our Vision is to be your inclusive and BENEFITS active paddling community in Wales. PACKAGE

Our Mission is to inspire — Standard contract of 27 days annual OTHER REQUIREMENTS and support more leave plus bank holidays. You must complete a Disclosure and Barring Service people across Wales — Fully flexible working arrangements. check prior to starting the role. You must also have a UK driving licence as the role requires occasional to go paddling. — Nest pension scheme. travel. As the role involves working from home, — Training and professional you should have a home office or a private space development opportunities. to work at home and a good internet connection – though, if this is not possible, we may be able to Strategic Plan — Employee welfare and support programme. arrange office space for you at the National White (English) — Free Canoe Wales membership. Water Centre in Bala, or at a co-working site.

Strategic Plan (Welsh) INTERVIEW AND ASSESSMENT If you would like further information, in the first instance, please contact We look forward to receiving your application. our retained search partner Pavan Key dates to note for availability: Arora, at Acorn Executive Search. — Monday 25th January 2021 – Closing date t 02920 789 665 | 07985 183 996

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