Full time

Due to the retirement of our long serving Chief Officer, the Directors of Volunteer Centre Warrington are seeking to recruit a suitable person to fulfil this important role. We are looking for an experienced and dynamic person who will build on the good track record established over our 25-year history, and lead the Volunteer Centre forward into the future.

You will need to be able to demonstrate-

• An ability to develop our strategic vision, and to lead forward planning

• Extensive management experience in the third sector

• Excellent leadership and people management skills, with a commitment to skill development and work/life balance for staff

• A real understanding of the role of Volunteer Centres, knowledge about volunteering issues, personal experience of volunteering, and an understanding of the need for good quality volunteer management

• A good track record in making successful funding bids

• Financial expertise in setting and managing budgets, and managing complex finances.

• Excellent communication skills with evidence of developing positive external relationships, and partnership working

For an application pack, please email Karen@warringtonvc.org.uk, or telephone 01925 637609.

Closing date will be 25th February 2010.
Interviews are planned for 9th March 2010.