Director of Social Enterprise NI

Lead partner

Application process

Applications should be in the form of a full CV and completed application form.

Please e-mail your CV and completed/signed application to: [email protected] or alternatively post to:

Melanie Doherty Human Resources Business in the Community Paulett Avenue Belfast BT5 4HD

Closing Date: Monday 16 May 2016 at 12 noon

Interview Date(s): Envisaged interview dates are: Monday 23 May/Thursday 26 May/Friday 27 May 2016

Thank you.

Melanie Doherty Lead partner

Job description

Job Title: Director of Social Enterprise NI Responsible to: Communities Director Job Purpose: The Director will be responsible for all aspects of the design, operation and performance of a work programme to support the development of the Social Economy in Northern Ireland Salary: £35k Contract: Full-time for 12 months with possibility of extension for further 2 years subject to performance/funding Location: Belfast based (travel throughout Northern Ireland, UK and elsewhere at times demanded by the job)

About Social Enterprise NI Social Enterprise NI is a consortium of partner organisations. Business in the Community NI is the lead partner, contracted to deliver the ‘Social Economy Work Programme’ on behalf of the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment http://socialenterpriseni.org. Purpose of the job The postholder will manage the delivery of the Social Economy Work Programme on behalf of the Consortium Social Enterprise NI through its lead partner Business in the Community.

Main responsibilities The postholder will implement initiatives to enable the continued growth of a sustainable social economy sector, through a collaborative network of stakeholders. Their key focus will be to lead and support the staff team, meet agreed objectives and contribute to the long term financial sustainability of Social Enterprise NI.

Specifically the post will involve: Management and delivery of the Social Economy Work Programme objectives which are to: 1. Promote and raise awareness of the social economy sector across Northern Ireland 2. Provide the impetus for collaboration to ensure the collective weight and capacity of the social economy sector and broader third sector are realised through networking and building strategic alliances 3. Communicate and promote the full breadth of existing support programmes/initiatives to the sector including local government initiatives 4. Influence policy makers in both central and local government to promote a better understanding of the capacity, needs and concerns of the sector 5. Lead on income generation for Social Enterprise NI 6. Promote concepts such as ‘social value’ and ‘social impact measurement’ 7. Promote enterprise within the social economy sector through product development and trading as well as service delivery 8. Promote good practice both within and about the sector to relevant stakeholders 9. Represent the collective interests of the social economy sector Business Development 1. Lead by example to ensure an entrepreneurial culture within Social Enterprise NI 2. Co-ordinate and manage the delivery of the social economy work programme elements ensuring optimal results are achieved 3. Assume overall responsibility for negotiating, implementing and managing new income generating activities in line with agreed objectives 4. Assume overall responsibility for the acquisition, completion and submission of relevant tenders or grant applications 5. Promote and increase awareness of the Social Economy sector, and increase its business presence and strength throughout Northern Ireland 6. Communicate and promote the full breadth of existing support initiatives to members and the wider sector 7. Work with Social Enterprise Networks in the UK Ireland and Europe to collaborate and share best practice to encourage growth in the sector 8. Implement an ambitious marketing strategy to include coordinating the annual social economy industry awards Advocacy, Policy and Lobbying 1. Lead the advocacy, influencing and lobbying activities on issues relevant to Social Enterprise on behalf of members and wider stakeholders 2. Ensure that Social Enterprise NI has a knowledge base and understanding of relevant government strategies which are current and accurate and made available to members 3. Assume overall responsibility for preparing policy briefings, reports and consultation responses and for the writing, reviewing and editing of articles for publication 4. Represent the views of Social Enterprise NI members to key external audiences including the Northern Ireland Assembly, MLA’s and the media 5. Manage the development of strategic partnerships and constructive working relationships with a range of organisations, agencies and individuals to enhance the reputation and recognition of Social Enterprise NI Financial Management and Income Generation 1. To identify and secure the appropriate resources needed to deliver the SENI programme and ensure these are used effectively 2. To identify, negotiate and secure additional sources of funding including the preparation of funding proposals for the delivery of the Social Economy Work Programme 3. To manage and be responsible for all relevant budgets and any associated project budgets Staff Management 1. Motivate, inspire and manage the performance of a small team and agree training and development plans for each. 2. Oversee the daily workload of the team and ensure all members are performing to agreed standards and targets, ensuring the completion of monthly performance reports within agreed timeframe Monitoring and Reporting 1. Maintain an appropriate management information system to provide accurate reporting and future evaluations or audits as required 2. Report to the Consortium Lead partner on the delivery of the work programme providing effective input and feedback 3. Submit a formal monthly report and meet the DETI Programme Manager monthly to ensure identified programme objectives and agreed targets are achieved 4. Meet the cross-departmental Social Economy Policy Group as required 5. Oversee impact measurement of the overall social economy Work Programme

Additional Responsibilities 1. The post holder may be required to carry out other duties that are reasonably to be considered as within the scope and purpose of the job and the aptitudes of the job holder 2. To work as a member of the Business in the Community team adhering to policy and practice and developing mutually beneficial working relationships with the other BITC programme areas and team members.

This job description reflects the current requirements of the post. As duties and responsibilities change and develop due to changes in organisational and other circumstances, so the actual duties and responsibilities may vary from the particulars of this job description. April 2016 Personnel Specification Essential

Qualifications/Experience 1. A third level qualification in a relevant subject 2. Minimum of 2 years in the last 5 years at management level reporting directly to the CEO or the Board 3. Within the last 3 years evidence of successfully managing a team in the design and delivery of a programme for the third sector 4. Within the last 3 years evidence of successfully delivering a programme for the third sector 5. Within the last 3 years evidence of developing a network of contacts within the third sector (including connections with social enterprises and supporting organisations) 6. Proven track record of generating income streams through contracts, tenders or grant applications 7. Evidence of influencing and lobbying activities on behalf of stakeholders Skills and Aptitude 1. Experience of influencing, negotiating, representing and networking with external stakeholders 2. Proven leadership skills and the ability to develop a high performing team 3. Skilled communicator, sound interpersonal skills with the ability to make high level presentations. 4. Highly IT literate with proven ability to prepare and deliver presentations to range of audiences 5. Skilled report writer with proven ability of winning tenders/submitting successful grant applications/securing sponsorship 6. Highly self-motivated, creative and determined with the ability to take initiative and problem solve effectively 7. Ability to prioritise and manage own workload when juggling numerous tasks on a range of different projects or enquiries Knowledge and Understanding 1. Detailed knowledge and understanding of the workings of the Northern Ireland Assembly and Government Departments 2. Detailed knowledge and understanding of current policies and relevant legislation and the value of Social Enterprise to the Northern Ireland Economy Personal Attributes 1. Originality, creativity and an aptitude for lateral thinking are required 2. The jobholder needs to be a self-starter, have the ability to work independently and be a pragmatic operator. 3. Integrity, a vision for what is possible and optimism are all essential, as is a strong belief in Business in the Community’s core values (Respect, Excellence, Integrity, Passion and Creativity). Special Circumstances 1. Ability to work flexible, unsocial hours and to travel throughout Northern Ireland, UK and elsewhere at times demanded by the job 2. Full driving licence and access to a car OR access to a form of transport for business use Desirable 1. Specific experience of designing and delivering support programmes for social enterprises 2. Knowledge and experience of working for a membership based organisation Lead partner Social Enterprise NI c/o Business in the Community Bridge House Paulette Avenue Belfast BT5 4HD

Tel: 028 9046 0606

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Closing date/time Monday 16 May 2016 at 12 noon

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Personal details

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References

Please name two referees (not relatives) and at least one of who should have knowledge of your present work and be in a supervisory/managerial capacity. (Please note that one of these references needs to be from your current/previous employer).

Referee 1 Name Job title Organisation Address Town Postcode Contact number E-mail address Can we contact this referee immediately without prior arrangement with Yes No you?

Referee 2 Name Job title Organisation Address Town Postcode Contact number E-mail address Can we contact referees without prior arrangement with you? Yes No As part of the application process you are required to provide specific examples of how you meet the essential criteria. The information you provide will be used for shortlisting. Failure to provide sufficient information/detail may mean that your application will not be shortlisted.

Please complete the following questions, indicating how you meet the criteria, providing relevant examples and how you would apply this to the role.

1. The post requires previous experience (within the last 3 years) of successfully leading and delivering a support programme for the third sector. Using at least one example, please outline how you meet this criteria.

2. The successful candidate must possess previous experience (within the last three years) of successfully managing a team in the design and delivery of a programme for the third sector. Please outline your experience of managing a team for this purpose. 3. A key requirement off this post is the ability to identify, source and secure income through contracts, tenders, sponsorship proposals etc. Using specific examples, please outline your experience of income generation and business development activities, including any key successes.

4. The role requires excellent networking, lobbying, influencing and negotiation skills to effectively engage the support of a wide range of stakeholders including but not limited to key government officials and politicians. Using specific examples please outline how you meet this criteria. 5. This is a challenging yet rewarding role that requires a highly self-motivated, creative, resourceful and determined individual with the ability to take initiative and problem solve effectively. Using at least one example please explain how you meet this criteria.

Declaration

I hereby declare that the statements contained in this application are, to the best of my knowledge true and correct. I agree that any misrepresentation by me will lead to the withdrawal of any offer of employment.

Signed: ______Date ______Lead partner

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Community background

We are an Equal Opportunities employer. It is our policy not to discriminate on any grounds including religious belief, political opinion, race, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability and age. We practice equality of opportunity in employment and select the best person for the job.

To demonstrate our commitment to equality of opportunity in employment we need to monitor the community background of our employees, as required by the Fair Employment Act 1989.

Regardless of whether we practice our religion, most of us in Northern Ireland are seen as either Catholic or Protestant. We are therefore asking you to indicate your community background by ticking in the appropriate box below:

I am a member of the Protestant community

I am a member of the Roman Catholic community

I am a member of neither the Protestant or Roman Catholic community

If you do not answer the above question, we are encouraged to use the residuary method of making a determination, which means that we can make a determination as to your community background on the basis of the personal information supplied by you in your application form/CV.

Gender

Please indicate whether you are: Female Male

Note: If you answer these questions about community background and sex you are obliged to do so truthfully, as it is a criminal offence under the Fair Employment (Monitoring) Regulations (NI) 1999 to knowingly give false answers to these questions. Benefits of working at Business in the Community

What are my hours? The standard working day is 9:00 – 5:00 pm with an hour for lunch each day. Flexible arrangements are possible.

How much holiday do I get? Annual leave starts at 25 days per year (plus statutory days) and after 5 years it increases by 1 day per year until you have 30 days per year.

Will you help me develop? We provide ongoing learning and development for everyone at Business in the Community.

Are there financial benefits? We offer membership to the HMRC cycle hire scheme across the UK.

Can I get childcare vouchers? Yes, Business in the Community participates in the HMRC recognised childcare vouchers salary scheme. Our current provider is Edenred.

Will I be able to save for a Yes, we operate a group personal pension scheme. Business in pension? the Community will contribute up to 5.5% of salary and the individual contributes a minimum of 2.5%. We operate this as a salary exchange and BITC also contributes the resulting NI saving into your pension.

What if something happens to Payment of four times the annual salary will be paid to the estate me? of any individual in the event of death while they are employed at Business in the Community.

Car parking We offer free car parking at both our Belfast and North West offices.

On completion of a satisfactory probationary period we offer staff:

Westfield Health We offer membership of Westfield Health with Business in the Community paying Level 1 membership for all employees with the option for staff to upgrade their level.

Perks Perks is an online employee benefits platform that works with great retailers to provide market-leading offers and discounts to UK employees. iPads and iPhones As part of our ongoing commitment to improving efficiencies across the organisation, we offer the use of iPads for staff who meet a specified criteria through a split purchase agreement. Team members then enjoy the benefits of an iPad for both business and personal use. We will also offer business iPhones to team members who meet set criteria.