General Manager and Community Employment (CE) Scheme Supervisor

Role: General Manager and Community Employment (CE) Scheme SupervisorReporting to: Hook Tourism Board of Directors - ChairpersonContract Type: 12 months, renewable contract subject to fundingHours: 39 hrs per weekRates of Pay: In line with DSP CE Scheme Supervisor Rates commencing at point 1 currently at €671.97 per week rising to €811.59 depending on qualifications and experience. A discretionary bonus scheme may also apply from time to time at the Board of Directors' sole discretion.Role Overview: The General Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of the business of Hook Tourism and implementation of the policies and strategies for the development of the business set by the Board of Directors. As CE Scheme Supervisor, the General Manager is responsible for overseeing a work experience and training programme for those who are long-term unemployed, aiming to progress participants on to employment or education. Hook Tourism is a community organisation on the Hook Peninsula whose CE Scheme aims to upskill participants specifically in areas relating to tourism and horticulture. Projects delivered by CE participants contribute to our organisation's objective of promoting and developing the Hook Peninsula as a premier tourist destination.Key Responsibilities:Development of an annual business plan for proposal to the Board of Directors including event creation and management, annual brochure preparation and distribution, marketing the Hook Peninsula using various media, interaction with members, and increasing the membership.Facilitation of positive and productive working experience opportunities and to facilitate the upskilling of those participating in Hook Tourism's CE Scheme.Supporting participants' progression on to employment or education.Responsible for weekly payroll for all company employees.Finance management including budget planning, monitoring, and reporting.Administration management; meeting company, Department of Social Protection, and funders' administrative requirements.Responsible for recruitment of participants to the CE Scheme.To meet all Department of Social Protection CE Scheme delivery requirements.Management of work experience projects relating to marketing, events management, customer service, development, and management of websites and social media pages.Managing the operation of Hook Tourism's year-round tourist offices by CE participants, involving travel to/from these offices, meeting members, supervising CE Scheme participants, distributing brochures, and organizing events.To oversee marketing and promotion of the Hook Peninsula as a premier tourist destination by participants on the CE Scheme through production of area brochures, communication with the media, and management of our online presence including strengthening the Hook Peninsula on social media.To coordinate and manage the delivery of events of scale annually by those participating in Hook Tourism's CE Scheme with oversight for branding, promotion, funding, and evaluation.To upskill and support participants in corporate sponsorship to raise necessary funds for the company's operation and growth, including training in completion of funding applications, developing support networks of corporate sponsorship, and maintaining and growing membership as appropriate.Subject to the approval of the Chairperson, to attend and participate in relevant tourism industry events or conferences to promote the Hook Peninsula and represent Hook Tourism on relevant tourism industry bodies as agreed by the Board of Directors.To report to the Chairperson as necessary on the business and affairs of the company, including operation of the CE Scheme, and work with the Chairperson on setting agendas for and convening board meetings. To attend board meetings as required and provide the Board of Directors any information requested concerning the business of the company.Essential Experience:3 years' experience in a management or supervisory role.NFQ level 6 or higher in a related discipline; Tourism or Marketing.Experience delivering training; on-the-job or classroom-based.Extensive administrative experience using MS Office applications.Budget management and reporting experience.Experience leading events or projects of scale with experience across all areas from conception to evaluation.Marketing and promotion; experience overseeing the development of multi-faceted marketing or promotional campaigns, maximizing value for money.Experience of corporate fundraising and relationship building.Desirable Experience:Educated to degree level in a relevant area; Tourism or Marketing.Experience supporting those who are long-term unemployed to upskill and progress to employment or education.Essential Skills:Learner-focused with an empathetic approach to supporting participants' development.Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.Highly proficient in all MS Office applications and WordPress.Self-motivated with the proven ability to effectively manage own workload.Quality-driven across all areas of work.Proven ability to build effective cross-organizational relationships.The successful candidate will have a full driver's licence, access to own transport, and be fluent in English.Job Type: Full-timePay: €671.97-€811.59 per weekAdditional pay:Commission payPerformance bonusBenefits:Company eventsSchedule:Monday to FridayWeekend availabilityEducation:Advanced/Higher Certificate (preferred)Language:English (required)Licence/Certification:A Driving Licence (required)Work Location: In personApplication deadline: 01/06/2025Reference ID: Hook Rural TourismExpected start date: 03/02/2025

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