AXIS COUNSELLING
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Method of Identification Key: A=Application Form, I=Interview, P=Presentation

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Competence / Essential / Method of Identification
Leadership and Governance / ·  Proven leadership qualities with the ability to direct and support Axis Counselling to achieve its objectives
·  Ability to motivate staff and volunteers
·  Sound management skills
·  at least four years senior management experience with the ability to run an organisation (Desirable)
·  Evidence of strategic thinking and vision with the ability to analyse complex concepts and information
·  Ability to build productive relationships with Trustees, working with them to achieve strong and effective governance of the Organisation, through the provision of regular updates against the Business Plan / A
A,I
A
A
A,I,P
A,I
Advocacy Representation / ·  Ability to promote, raise and maintain the profile and aims of Axis Counselling, making representation externally at senior levels in a creative, courteous and shrewd manner
·  Ability to be the public face of Axis Counselling with strong media, publicity and presentation skills
·  Have a good understanding of sexual violence and its effects
·  Ability to exert influence on relevant policy and practice at national, regional and local level and in other sectors and organisations
·  Have a good understanding of the Voluntary & Community Sector and implications for the Sector in the future / I,P
A,I
A,I,P
A,I,P
A,I
Interpersonal and Communication Skills / ·  Ability to relate well to a variety of people from beneficiaries, staff, funders and public
·  Be able to demonstrate an approachable manner with an ability to establish and maintain professional standards and boundaries
·  Be able to demonstrate a good understanding and commitment to Equality Opportunities in all matters
·  Be able to represent Axis at meetings and events, locally, regionally and nationally / A,I
A,I
A,I,P
A
Financial and Strategic acumen / ·  Experience of planning and delivering business plans
·  Experience of successful funding bid writing
·  Knowledge and understanding of basic accounting skills
·  Ability to secure sustainable funding from a variety of sources
·  Ability to work in partnership with appropriate organisations to secure future funding opportunities
·  Ability to demonstrate a good working knowledge of ICT skills / A
A
A
A,I,P
A,I,P
A
Education and Qualification / ·  Educated to undergraduate degree level (desirable)
·  Appropriate qualifications. / A
A

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