Note to Applicant: When completing your application form you should demonstrate the extent to which you have the necessary education, experience, knowledge and skills identified for the post.

Professional Experience
Good knowledge of the voluntary / charity sector / Essential
Experience of managing & supervising people / Essential
Developing & managing services/ organisation / Essential
Budgetary and financial management experience / Essential
Knowledge of technology and social media and how it can be used effectively / Essential
Education / Qualifications / Personal experience
Educated to Degree level / Desirable
Management Qualification / Desirable
Personal of bereavement or widowhood, and/or a deep understanding of bereavement / Desirable
Personal Qualities
Influencing:You will be accomplished and persuasive with a proven track record of influencing key opinion leaders, decision makers and funders, and securing funding / Essential
Communicating:You will have excellent communication skills with the know-how to represent WAY both orally and in writing. You will understand the importanceof a strong brand / Essential
Leading: You will have demonstrable leadership ability; you will be able to enthuse and motivate a small team to deliver results / Essential
Resilience: You will be self-motivated and tenacious, not afraid to take the initiative and have the ability to work successfully under pressure. / Essential
Planning: The board will set the long-term strategy and goals for the organisation; you will work with them to deliver those strategies. Together with the board you will establish priorities for WAY and monitor progress against them. / Essential
Thinking: You will solve problems and generate solutions; make clear, timely decisions. / Essential
Awareness:You will have an understanding of the emotional and practical impact of being widowed at a young age and compassion and diplomacy to deal with people in early stage of bereavement. You will bring tact and diplomacy to the role, and deal with difficult situations or people calmly and effectively. / Essential