Cardiff, South Glamorgan
Confidential
Fantastic opportunity to lead a not for profit organisation An ethical organisation driving positive impact in the local community About Our Client Cardiff & Vale Credit Union is a member-owned co-operative, passionate about supporting the financial well-being of their members, community and the local economy. With a vision of enabling wide access to competitive savings and loans products, and driving excellence in customer services to their members, they have instigated a local revolution for ethical savings and affordable loans to people from all walks of life. They are seeking an exceptional candidate to support continuing growth and services, leading a committed team to build on their achievements: - Over 10,000 adult members and junior savers - Centrally located branches in Cardiff city centre and Barry - Over 50 employer partners, who allow their staff to save and borrow directly from salary as a benefit of their employment - Over 20 school partners delivering school savings clubs to support financial education from an early age - A lead credit union of the Credit Unions of Wales collaboration - Social Enterprise of the Year at Cardiff Business Awards 2019, and shortlisted again in 2020 - The first Wales-based financial services provider to attain 5-star accreditation for our loans products from the Fair Banking Foundation Job Description This is an exciting opportunity to join Cardiff and Vale Credit Union at a time of real transformational change. The Chief Executive Officer will be responsible for developing strategic plans, and providing effective leadership to support their passionate and committed employees to deliver on strategic objectives. The role will involve building pro-active strategic partnerships to support our credit union's vision, raise the profile of the sector in Wales and lead the team through a planned programme of digital transformation. The role is wide ranging combination of strategic, leadership and operational duties, perfect for an ethical entrepreneur with proven strategic leadership skills, able to lead by example and support our small team to both develop personally and collectively deliver on strategic and Business Plan objectives. Duties of the role include: - To work closely with the Board to identify gaps in skills and knowledge and to recruit, induct and support new Board members. - To exercise overall financial control and to provide monthly management accounts detailing performance against budget and highlighting significant deviations, their impact, recovery actions and anticipated outcomes. - To oversee the safe management and maintenance of the company's branches, including service contract oversight. - To maintain and build partnerships with public, private, voluntary and community agencies, and groups to secure future development. - To monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of company's performance against targets as specified in the Strategic Business Plan and annual operational plans. - To seek funding opportunities and apply for grant funding and service contract applications to support CVCU's social and business objectives. - To lead on the development, achievement, monitoring and performance evaluation of the Annual Operational Plans and targets by which CVCU will accomplish its 3-year Strategic Business Plan. A full briefing pack will be provided to candidates who are interested in this role. The Successful Applicant The successful candidate will be a strong leader with: - Proven experience of successful business development - Proven experience of working with a Board or equivalent - Proven experience of financial management - Proven organisation and people management experience - Capacity and ability to sustain a demanding executive role - Sound understanding of financial management, including budget setting and monitoring, business planning, managing accounts; generating efficiencies; identifying new methods of attracting income into the organisation - Sound knowledge and understanding of the financial services sector and financial services governance - Sound understanding of ICT business requirements. What's on Offer - A salary in the range of £50,000 - £55,000 (negotiable) - Organisational pension - Competitive benefits package - Hybrid working - Cardiff city centre based - 30 days annual leave plus day off for birthday - Flexible/hybrid working and family-friendly policies - Access to 'The Card' discount scheme, including discounts to local retailers, restaurants and gyms - Leading a great team of staff and volunteers, and working with a strong supportive Board. Closing date for applications: Monday 3rd October. We reserve the right to withdraw the vacancy sooner depending on the volume of candidates for the role. First stage interviews will be held on Wednesday 12th October and final stage interviews on 19th October. Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page. Ref Code: MPJN(phone number removed)Z
Fantastic opportunity to lead a not for profit organisation An ethical organisation driving positive impact in the local community About Our Client Cardiff & Vale Credit Union is a member-owned co-operative, passionate about supporting the financial well-being of their members, community and the local economy. With a vision of enabling wide access to competitive savings and loans products, and driving excellence in customer services to their members, they have instigated a local revolution for ethical savings and affordable loans to people from all walks of life. They are seeking an exceptional candidate to support continuing growth and services, leading a committed team to build on their achievements: - Over 10,000 adult members and junior savers - Centrally located branches in Cardiff city centre and Barry - Over 50 employer partners, who allow their staff to save and borrow directly from salary as a benefit of their employment - Over 20 school partners delivering school savings clubs to support financial education from an early age - A lead credit union of the Credit Unions of Wales collaboration - Social Enterprise of the Year at Cardiff Business Awards 2019, and shortlisted again in 2020 - The first Wales-based financial services provider to attain 5-star accreditation for our loans products from the Fair Banking Foundation Job Description This is an exciting opportunity to join Cardiff and Vale Credit Union at a time of real transformational change. The Chief Executive Officer will be responsible for developing strategic plans, and providing effective leadership to support their passionate and committed employees to deliver on strategic objectives. The role will involve building pro-active strategic partnerships to support our credit union's vision, raise the profile of the sector in Wales and lead the team through a planned programme of digital transformation. The role is wide ranging combination of strategic, leadership and operational duties, perfect for an ethical entrepreneur with proven strategic leadership skills, able to lead by example and support our small team to both develop personally and collectively deliver on strategic and Business Plan objectives. Duties of the role include: - To work closely with the Board to identify gaps in skills and knowledge and to recruit, induct and support new Board members. - To exercise overall financial control and to provide monthly management accounts detailing performance against budget and highlighting significant deviations, their impact, recovery actions and anticipated outcomes. - To oversee the safe management and maintenance of the company's branches, including service contract oversight. - To maintain and build partnerships with public, private, voluntary and community agencies, and groups to secure future development. - To monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of company's performance against targets as specified in the Strategic Business Plan and annual operational plans. - To seek funding opportunities and apply for grant funding and service contract applications to support CVCU's social and business objectives. - To lead on the development, achievement, monitoring and performance evaluation of the Annual Operational Plans and targets by which CVCU will accomplish its 3-year Strategic Business Plan. A full briefing pack will be provided to candidates who are interested in this role. The Successful Applicant The successful candidate will be a strong leader with: - Proven experience of successful business development - Proven experience of working with a Board or equivalent - Proven experience of financial management - Proven organisation and people management experience - Capacity and ability to sustain a demanding executive role - Sound understanding of financial management, including budget setting and monitoring, business planning, managing accounts; generating efficiencies; identifying new methods of attracting income into the organisation - Sound knowledge and understanding of the financial services sector and financial services governance - Sound understanding of ICT business requirements. What's on Offer - A salary in the range of £50,000 - £55,000 (negotiable) - Organisational pension - Competitive benefits package - Hybrid working - Cardiff city centre based - 30 days annual leave plus day off for birthday - Flexible/hybrid working and family-friendly policies - Access to 'The Card' discount scheme, including discounts to local retailers, restaurants and gyms - Leading a great team of staff and volunteers, and working with a strong supportive Board. Closing date for applications: Monday 3rd October. We reserve the right to withdraw the vacancy sooner depending on the volume of candidates for the role. First stage interviews will be held on Wednesday 12th October and final stage interviews on 19th October. Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page. Ref Code: MPJN(phone number removed)Z