Job Title: Assistant Director of Strategy, Governance & Finance

Department: Samaritans Ireland

Location: The Samaritans Ireland office is based in Dublin, with a smaller office in Belfast. All staff are currently working on a hybrid home/office-based working model.

This role includes travel within Ireland and some UK travel (primarily Surrey/London)

Position in Organisation

• Reports into: Executive Director, Ireland
• Line Manages: Senior Administrator, Vetting Manager, Accountant, Prisons Liaison Officer

Main Purpose of Job

We are seeking an experienced leader with a proven track record successfully managing the financial and strategic activities of an organisation, ensuring strong delivery across Samaritans Ireland and strong alignment with Samaritans Central Charity. You will need to be able manage a complex set of activities to enable effective and timely delivery of projects.

The role will work as part of the Ireland management team. You will act as the key staff contact for the new Finance, Audit & Risk Committee of the Samaritans Ireland Board, and will also interact with other Trustees as needed. The role also involves working closely with senior volunteer leadership from across the island of Ireland.

You will manage a team of four existing staff members with a focus on finance, administrative and operational work. The majority of your team members will have ROI-specific roles, although the Finance and Administration functions cover both ROI and NI, and you will be expected to become familiar with Samaritans’ work in both jurisdictions.

The Assistant Director will deputise for the Executive Director when required and appropriate. They will be responsible for building a strong relationship with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring Samaritans work in Ireland delivers positive impact, as well as ensuring sustained engagement with Samaritans’ mission and values. This role will include some travel within Ireland with limited travel to the UK.

Please see full Job Description attached below

Apply through this link http://samaritans.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=b69fb0a3-efaf-4a5d-8cf9-3d381fe1a26f

Closing time and date is 5pm on Wednesday 24th April.