Chief Operating Officer - National Concert Hall Dublin (NCH)
This is a unique opportunity to take on a pivotal leadership role in an internationally recognised cultural institution, playing a leading role in its transformation and contributing to the on-going strategic and operational development of the organisation.
Main Responsibilities:
* Leadership of the NCH Redevelopment Project Team
* Management of project funding between the Department and the OPW, in accordance with Department requirements to ensure effective monitoring and supervision of project costs
* Oversight of the governance of the Programme, ensuring the NCH fulfils its role as Sponsoring Agency
* Management of all stakeholder engagement and communications related to the Redevelopment Programme
NCH Operations:
* Strategic oversight and support to the operational activities across all departments
* Closure collaboration with the Head of Operations to ensure the department is sufficiently resourced with optimum skills and capabilities in place
* Ensure all aspects of NCH operations are working to maximum effectiveness and the highest possible standards driving improvements in customer service and the visitor experience
* Respond to dynamic changes to the operational environment within the NCH, ensuring organisational continuity
Compliance:
* Ensure that the NCH has robust compliance and policy frameworks in place and that they are fully operational and effective
* Develop and maintain a framework for ensuring the NCH is compliant with all legislative requirements and best practice, particularly in the areas of procurement, security and safeguarding
Business Development and Transformation:
* Lead the ongoing strategic and business planning programme at the NCH
* Oversight of the development of an annual plan which identifies and prioritises areas of the organisation requiring transformation, innovation and process improvement
The post holder will have a proven record of achievement at senior level, in a position with a similar range of responsibilities that demonstrates the necessary vision and leadership for this important role.
Key Knowledge and Skills:
* SUCCESSFUL track record of planning and delivering large scale transformation projects and programme management
* Ability to act as a senior representative, point of contact or liaison with a range of stakeholders and suppliers both internal and external