Kilkenny Rape Crisis Centre KASA works for the protection of all of society, regardless of gender or sexual orientation from all forms of sexual violence and abuse. It primarily supports anyone impacted by any kind of sexual inappropriateness and sexual violence through free, confidential, and non-judgemental information, support and counselling. Our service delivery includes professional counselling, advice and support through our helpline for survivors and supporters, Garda and court accompaniment and educational talks and workshops.
Responsibilities:
KASA are looking to recruit an experienced Centre Manager and their responsibilities will be overseeing daily operations, leading and managing our team and managing the delivery of our services ensuring a service user focused approach whilst committed to quality assurance processes and service improvement. The Centre Manager will be responsible for implementing our strategic plan, overseeing daily operations, regulatory compliance, managing staff, ensuring financial compliance and management and maintaining high standards of service quality.
- Management/Administration: Implement and review the KASA Strategic Plan 2025-2028. Manage daily operations and administration. Oversee human resources management and provide leadership to staff.
- Communication/Relationship Building: Promote KASA’s aims locally, regionally and nationally. Develop and maintain relationships with key agencies and funders. Represent KASA in media and on relevant committees.
- Financial Management: Oversee financial activities and budgets. Ensure financial compliance and manage risks. Identify and develop additional funding sources.
- Compliance/Quality of Service: Develop and review operational policies and procedures. Ensure adherence to relevant codes of practice and ethics. Maintain a service user focus in planning service delivery.
- Reporting: Ensure timely and relevant information flow to the Chairperson and Board. Produce Service Agreements, Annual Reports and Planning Reports.
Key Knowledge & Experience: You must be able to perform to a high standard of competence in the following skill sets with minimum supervision and direction.
- A thorough understanding of the sector, knowledge of the counselling process and the policy and practice issues involved in providing a service in the area of sexual violence and abuse.
- Knowledge of relevant regulatory and legislative requirements and policy.
- Knowledge and experience of implementing relevant HR policies
- Knowledge and experience of financial management and control.
- A commitment to quality processes and service improvement
- Experience of managing a budget and a demonstrated understanding of financial management.
- An ability to develop, implement and oversee good systems, processes, and procedures that delivery high quality services.
- Experience of planning and implementing projects.
- Demonstrable commitment to the stated ethos and values of Kilkenny Rape Crisis Centre KASA.
- Up to date knowledge of corporate and charities’ governance.
- Strong IT, administrative and organisational skills.
Qualification:
Level 8 qualification or above in a relevant discipline (e.g., Counselling, Psychotherapy, Psychology, Healthcare, Community Development, Social Care).
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From €64,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Bike to work scheme
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- Do you have at least 4 years experience in senior management and/or administration?
- Do you have financial management and people management experience?
- Interviews will be held week in Kilkenny commencing 11th August 2025. Do you have availability for this week. Please provide dates that you are available.
Experience:
- in senior management/administration: 4 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Level 8 qualification in a relevant field (required)
Work authorisation:
- Ireland (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 31/07/2025
Reference ID: KASACM25
Expected start date: 01/09/2025
