Head of Service, Northern Ireland

As well as leading Guide Dogs engagement throughout Northern Ireland, you will also have responsibility for NI-specific governance issues This role will also involve working closely with teams in Scotland.

Who we’re looking for

We are looking for an inspirational leader to take forward Guide Dogs engagement in Northern Ireland within the context of a National UK wide organisation. You will ensure that the characteristics and needs of people of Northern Ireland are reflected in Guide Dogs services. 

As an exceptional networker you will possess the skills to ensure Guide Dogs full engagement across Northern Ireland. You will have experience of working with local government on campaigns and improvement of services, developing and delivering a range of people centred services to external customers, and introducing major new initiatives/services which affect organisational change. A proven track record of effective working within a matrix structure collaborating with UK functional leads to support the development of a high performing multi skilled / multidisciplinary team in Northern Ireland is also essential for this role.

For the complete list of essential and desirable criteria necessary to being successful in this role please see the Person Specification within the Job Description below.

Benefits

This role is 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week, with 26 days paid holiday (excluding bank holidays) a year. As a charity, we’re always keen to support flexible working as best we can. 

We offer a generous pension scheme, life assurance and enhanced pay for parenting and sickness leave. In addition, we provide an Employee Assistance Programme, flexible benefits package and discounts and cashback scheme to care for our people.

How to apply

Applications can be made using the online application form. You will need to evidence the criteria as set out in the attached job description. As part of our safer recruitment policy, we do not accept CVs for job applications.

Diversity

Guide Dogs welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively encourages diversity to maximise achievements, creativity and good practice. We positively welcome, and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. We encourage applications from disabled people as they are currently under-represented in the organisation and guarantee an invite to interview for all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job.

Safeguarding

Guide Dogs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk of harm with whom we work. We expect all our employees and volunteers to fully share this commitment.

We reserve the right to close adverts early. 

If you are successful you will need to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. We cannot provide sponsorship for this role.