Chief Executive Officer

Job Title:                  Chief Executive Officer

Salary:                    NICS Grade 5 points 1-5: £79,237 to £85,685 per annum (appointee will normally start at bottom of the scale, dependent on experience).

Reports to:              Board of Ulster Supported Employment Limited and DfC.

Duration:                  Permanent

Applicants must apply through Usel’s website: https://Usel.getgotjobs.co.uk/

OVERALL OBJECTIVE OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE (CEO) ROLE

The primary responsibility of the CEO is to support the Board in its duty to ensure that Usel is an efficient, effective and accountable organisation.

The CEO will have day-to-day responsibility for the company and will be the main point of contact between Usel and the Department on day-to-day matters.

The post holder will:

• Advise the Board on the discharge of its responsibilities and statutory duties as set out in Usel’s Management Statement and in any other relevant instructions and guidance that may be issued by Sponsor Department, the Department of Finance or the Northern Ireland Executive, identifying and progressing matters requiring decisions, scrutiny, or action.
• Ensure, as Usel’s Accounting Officer, delivery of the highest standards of financial probity, governance, and accountability on behalf of Usel and the Permanent Secretary, reporting against such standards as required to the sponsor Department.

• Support the Board, and lead the staff, in the development of its vision, strategies, policies and forward planning process.
• Undertake corporate and operational planning.
• Ensure that effective corporate governance and business arrangements operate in Usel, regularly reviewing systems to deliver continuous improvement; and
• Represent Usel with external stakeholders.