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The Role

JOB TITLE: Chief Executive

RESPONSIBLE TO: 2010 Rotherham Limited Board

RESPONSIBLE FOR: Senior Management Team

JOB PURPOSE: To take strategic and operational responsibility for the day-to-day running of 2010 Rotherham Limited

To deliver the strategic aims and objectives of the organisation ensuring that customers and values are at the centre of service delivery and future developments.
To provide inspirational and motivational leadership throughout the organisation underpinned by a robust and effective performance management and commercial business ethos.
To ensure that the organisation is effectively managed and that services are delivered to exceptional standards.
To work with the Board to ensure outstanding and transparent structures are embedded through the organisation around governance, probity, financial control and integrity of decision making.
To work with and provide sound advice and appropriate evidence based recommendations to the Board on strategic plans, policies, and outcomes in all areas of operation.
To provide the Board with accurate regular monthly reports on performance against agreed plans and other performance standards.
To ensure that the organisation is effectively managed and controlled within agreed budgets/ financial and resource limits.
To establish and maintain performance management arrangements and quality systems that support the achievement of corporate and business objectives as set out in the Delivery Plan including a focus on continuous improvement.

Dimensions Of The Role

Annual financial budget - £20million
Progamme budget - £300million
Number of sites
Direct staff responsibility
Indirect staff responsibility

Contact With Others

Internal
External

Strategic Planning And Development

To ensure the efficient management of the organisation and implementation of its policies within the strategic framework set by the Board
To work closely with the Board in devising and coordinating the strategy, policy and objective setting process
Monitor the operational performance of the organisation, keeping the organisation “fit for purpose”, making necessary proposals for change to the Board
Lead the strategy and business planning process, with particular focus on the implementation of the cost improvement programme
Drive forward the cultural change programme
To support the Chairman and Board finalising and implementing the new governance arrangements
Ensure that Rotherham 2010 Ltd’s approach is in line with the needs of customers and are of the highest quality

Finance And Commercial Management

Work closely and effectively with the Board to ensure the effective financial viability of the organisation
Ensure financial planning and management is in line with the requirements Companies acts
Ensure income is maximised, extending existing sources and accessing new funding streams, particularly in relation to the capital investment programme
Take responsibility and accountability for securing the necessary infrastructure, financial and human resources and for ensuring that they are best developed to achieve 2010 Rotherham Ltd
Track and manage performance against budget

Communication And Representaion

Be accountable for the development and delivery of effective communications strategies both within the organisation and externally
Ensure that the 2010 Rotherham brand is clearly sustained, communicated, promoted and developed with key stakeholders
Strengthen and build relationships with existing and new stakeholders
Promote and heighten the public perception of the organisation as a whole

People Management

Responsible and accountable for providing leadership, support, motivation, development and direction to all 2010 Rotherham staff and volunteers
Build and maintain a common sense of purpose across the organisation, maximising the benefits of working together
To instil and embed a culture of performance management

Governance Responsibilities

Responsible and accountable for timely and appropriate reporting to Board to enable it to determine, articulate and discharge its responsibilities effectively and efficiently
Review the delivery of the mission in the light of changing needs, strategic and business planning for the future, presenting realistic budgets in line with financial restraints

Corporate Philosophy And Value

Responsible and accountable for the articulation and evolution of 2010 Rotherham corporate philosophy and value base, and to ensure adherence to these throughout the organisation

Person Specification

Background and experience

Essential

Consistent achievement of strong and robust leadership at Board or similar level within housing, the voluntary sector, a local authority or a similar multi-functional organisation of comparable scope, size and complexity.
Proven track record in strategic management and planning.
Experience and evidence of working effectively in a complex multi-disciplinary environment and coping with the changing priorities and pressures.
Demonstrate a sound understanding of the key issues within organisational management including leadership styles, team working, financial control, business planning, quality assurance, Value for Money, information management. Governance issues and performance.
Proven track record in effective problem solving and people management skills and evidence of having led significant organisational change.

Desirable

Awareness of the major issues that face voluntary, not for profit organisations or arms length management organisations.
Understanding of Social Housing issues.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Demonstrate sound leadership skills including the ability to communicate clearly and persuasively with a wide range of audiences, both verbally and in writing.
Demonstrate success in business planning, financial planning, robust performance management and development programmes.
Demonstrate personal achievement of developing an organisation’s vision, mission and strategic goals.
Demonstrate a strong understanding of equality and diversity issues.
Excellent communication and negotiating skills and an ability to influence outcomes through effective reasoning and persuasion.
Excellent communication and negotiating skills and an ability to influence outcomes through effective reasoning and persuasion.
An ability to relate to and win the confidence and trust of the Board, staff, tenants, residents and partners.

Personal Qualities

Essential

Ambition, energy, drive and resilience and able to deliver under pressure.
A leadership style that empowers and values the contribution of others and a commitment to staff development.
Total commitment to service excellence, a customer first ethos and continuous improvement.

Desirable

Politically sensitive with an ability to make progress in complex policy areas and develop community leadership
Hold a current driving licence or be able to fulfil the mobility requirements of this post.
Demonstrate commitment to Continuous Professional Development.

Qualifications

Desirable

University degree and / or management qualification or equivalent