The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for leading the organisation forward, enhancing its influence and value within the Irish public relations landscape.
* Drive Strategic Growth: Lead the delivery of the organisation's strategic plan, championing the PR profession in Ireland.
* Maintain Financial Stability: Oversee organisational finances for long-term sustainability.
* Enhance Member Value: Increase member engagement and satisfaction by addressing professional needs and implementing strategies for growth and retention.
* Lead Education & Development: Develop and expand educational programs, ensuring quality and industry relevance.
* Drive Event Success: Enhance commercial event outcomes through effective communication and marketing efforts.
* Ensure Governance: Adhere to best corporate governance practices, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
* Cultivate Stakeholder Relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, representing the organisation internationally.
The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated leader with a proven track record of success. They will possess:
* Significant experience in membership organisations.
* Solid commercial experience, with a strong understanding of revenue generation and financial management.
* Experience in developing and delivering successful events.
* Exceptional communication, diplomacy, and interpersonal skills.
* Strong strategic thinking and planning abilities.
* The ability to drive and grow a small organisation.
* A proactive and self-directed approach.
* Desirable: Experience with digital/social media tools and technologies, a strong understanding of the Irish PR landscape, and a passion for the PR profession.
About This Role
This is an exciting opportunity to lead our organisation forward, driving strategic growth and enhancing member value.
We are seeking a highly motivated and commercially astute leader with a proven track record of success in a similar role.
Your Key Responsibilities
* Strategic Leadership: Drive the delivery of our strategic plan and champion the PR profession in Ireland.
* Financial Management: Maintain rigorous oversight of our finances for long-term sustainability.
* Member Engagement: Increase member engagement and satisfaction by addressing professional needs and implementing strategies for growth and retention.
* Education & Development: Develop and expand educational programs, ensuring quality and industry relevance.
* Event Success: Enhance commercial event outcomes through effective communication and marketing efforts.
* Governance: Adhere to best corporate governance practices, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
* Stakeholder Relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, representing us internationally.
You Will Thrive Here If
* You have significant experience in membership organisations.
* You possess solid commercial experience, with a strong understanding of revenue generation and financial management.
* You have experience in developing and delivering successful events.
* You exhibit exceptional communication, diplomacy, and interpersonal skills.
* You demonstrate strong strategic thinking and planning abilities.
* You can drive and grow a small organisation.
* You have a proactive and self-directed approach.
* Desirable: You have experience with digital/social media tools and technologies, a strong understanding of the Irish PR landscape, and a passion for the PR profession.