UK Council on Deafness

Working for UK Council on Deafness is a unique opportunity to develop relationships with all of the major UK deaf organisations. We offer an attractive employment package including 24 days holiday, stakeholder pension scheme and a training and skills development programme. UK Council on Deafness is an equal opportunities employer.

Director: Full time, Permanent, £45,000 - £50,000

UK Council on Deafness is the national infrastructure body for organisations working with deaf people. It has grown substantially over the last 7 years and we now wish to appoint an experienced and highly effective Director who has the vision to take this influential organisation forward. We are seeking a passionate and highly competent individual to develop the innovative work of UK Council on Deafness for the benefit of its member organisations and the wider deaf sector. The Director will manage the work of the organisation, building its membership base and taking responsibility for securing diverse funding streams to support the work of the Council.

With excellent communication, negotiation, networking and influencing skills, you are likely to have knowledge of organisations in the field of deafness and an understanding of and empathy with the issues relating to deafness. A thorough knowledge of the statutory and voluntary sectors, the funding regime and government processes relating to the operations of an infrastructure body is essential. You will have experience of developing organisational strategic plans and a successful track record in substantial income generation.

If you share our vision of a world where all deaf people have the opportunity to participate fully in society and will enjoy the challenge of working closely with member organisations and government bodies to maintain UKCoD as the leading voice for deaf organisations, contact directorrecruitment@deafcouncil.org.uk .

To apply please send CV with comprehensive covering letter addressing the key points in the job description and person specification by email to directorrecruitment@deafcouncil.org.uk or post to:

Director Recruitment, UK Council on Deafness, Westwood Park, London Road, Little Horkesley, Colchester, CO6 4BS.

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