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AN EXPERIENCED LEADER with a proven track record in management and in leading comprehensive transformation and renewal processes in large organisations.
That’s what the Rehab Group is looking for in its new Chief Executive Officer.
The position at the charity became vacant when Angela Kerins stepped down from the role in April.
At the time she cited “the toll” that the public controversy surrounding the organisation’s finances and her €240,000 salary had taken on both Rehab and her family.
The salary listed in the job advertisement is “circa €140,000 per annum plus benefits”.
The group’s turnover in 2013 was €178 million. The majority of Rehab’s activity is in Ireland, but the organisation also has a presence in Scotland, England, Wales, the Netherlands, Poland and Saudi Arabia.
The ad states that the CEO will be ”a new leader for a great group of people”.
They will report to the group’s Chairman, Brian Kerr, and be charged with developing a “strategic plan and associated transformation of the organisation”.
A review with particular emphasis on company structures and governance will be a priority for the new CEO. A critical success factor will be the new CEO’s capacity to fully engage Rehab’s team of committed staff in the renewal process.
The notice states that Rehab employs over 3,300 people who “provide a range of life-enhancing services to people with disabilities and others who are marginalised in society”.
Its services include health, social care, training, education and employment opportunities in social enterprises delivered to 80,000 people.
“Personal values that resonate with the mission and work of Rehab are essential,” it adds.
Think you have what it takes? The deadline for applications is Friday, 20 June.
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The ability to sit on 2 boards at the same time without breaking them!
an ability to work without a six figure disclosed salary
#illdoit
Have a hard neck and be able to suffer the indignity of driving around to official business in an Audi Q7. The shame of it!
Is brass neck in there anywhere?
Never forget during PAC interview. “Ms. Kearns, what type of car do you use for rehab business?” “Oh, it’s just an Audi Q7″
Christ.
Jesus wept!
They only have a starting price of 40,000 – 50,000. It’s not like she was the CEO of a char….. Oh.
I will not be donating a cent to this “charity” €140k plus, they have some neck putting their chuggars out on the streets.
Better make sure they have a Masters degree in Human Rights…..
Have you ever seen the job adverts for people to go door to door collecting for charity
#theyareoncommissionffs
A very specific mix of arrogance, smugness and self entitlement judging from the previous appointees.
A propensity for honesty ..
morals would be a start!
I’d like to know what skills the last one had.
Non sticky fingers
Until charities such as REHAB pay their CEO and board members less than 70,000 euro per annum I will donate nothing towards them. There are always alternatives such as Barnardos who have the one CEO and all the members of the board are volunteers. This farce should have been dealt with by a complete revision rather than just a pay cut so the recipient is “only” getting paid three thousand per week plus expenses no doubt.
As for answering the question posed. A hard neck would seem to be a necessity.
Farcical.
“Circa 140,000 + benefits”
Would be interesting to know what these “benefits” are.
The benefit of another 100k if you keep schtum about it
“Circa €140,000″ meaning “€240,000″.
It still shocks me that Charity organisations can pay €140,000 to Management, how does that work? Its like saying “please donate to pay us”, its actually a very crazy system.
It throws up a question of charitable status as they are now as much a corporation as anything, the tax breaks and benefits they get are supposed to help the needy and those who require assistance most, not in order to pay in the higher brackets, this area needs huge, huge reform!
This isn’t just an Irish problem. The US ambassador to Haiti described the earthquake relief efforts there as a “gold rush” for western charities.
Eye opener attached.
A Degree in Creative Accounting.
Thick skin
The only qualification that is needed is to be well connected and corrupt.
this is a bit of a trolling article no?
Very deep pockets?
Piece of dirt, unbelievable a charity boss getting that kind of money
The candidate needs the following skills:
1. Multitasking – manage many businesses including Family Business.
2. Visionary – spot opportunities eg undertaking business
3. Strong personnel Skills – be able to take criticism.
4. Capable of Micromanage — family business.
5. Team Building — encourage similar like minded people is a very specific value system, especially at Board Level.
6. Network Skills needed — connections to vested interests must be nurtured to deliver on specific targets.
7. Relationship Management — Bring all parties together especially the Unions and Political Leaders
8. Delegation — Must be exceptional at Delegating responsibility.
9. Best Practice — must be familiar with Best Practice Procedured within the Charity sector.
Angela — the job is yours Please return to active duty.
well connected politically would be up there
A must. I would say!
A neck like a jockeys b×××××ks
You have to be spineless, with no emotion, be able to steal and be ready to give the PAC the middle finger and tell them to Fcku off!!!
The ability to be a bigger stroker than the last two
Why do we need charities in the first place? Surely we pay enough tax to allow the HSE to do this work. (i completely understand that charities are essential, but people have lost all confidence in the management of same). Bring back the health boards? We’re fubar’d.
Surly the job must involve ” Care & respect for people with disabilities “
Integrity would be a good start!
The ability to sew their pockets up!!!
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