REGIONAL MANAGER POST

The Money Advice and Budgeting Service (MABS) is a free, independent, and confidential service providing advice and support to people who are in debt or at risk of getting into debt.

South Connacht MABS is currently seeking to recruit a permanent full-time Regional Manager for the South Connacht MABS Region comprising of counties Galway, Mayo, and Roscommon.

Key tasks for this post include implementing an agreed national strategic plan in relation to the delivery of money advice and budgeting services within the region, ensuring the efficient delivery of service through the management of resources, and supporting the regional Board to implement good corporate governance across the region.

The Regional Manager will be responsible for finance and planning for the region including the management of regional budgets and reports, as well as assisting in the recruitment of MABS staff.

Candidates should have a relevant third level qualification. A thorough understanding of the issues around the provision of, and access to money advice and budgeting services, as well as experience in staff supervision, customer service, evaluation and monitoring procedures, promotion and publicity are essential. Experience in project management and knowledge of and experience in staff training is desirable.

Reports to: The Chairperson of the Regional Board.

Salary scale: €61,349 - €71,968. It is anticipated that new entrants to South Connacht MABS will be appointed on the 1st point of the salary scale however, incremental credit, should it be awarded, will be based on previous relevant experience and on the competencies for the role as laid out in the application form only. This process is applicable to new entrants into MABS. A request for incremental credit from a successful candidate must be made within the first 3 months of employment. The decision on whether to award an incremental credit or not is a decision made by the Board and is subject to the availability of funding.

Hours: The position is full time and may involve working some unsocial hours.

The position entails travel throughout the region therefore, the ability to provide your own transport requirements is necessary for the post. The successful candidate will have the option of having their base location set in either the Ballina, Galway City or Roscommon MABS offices.

A detailed Job Description and Application Form can be accessed at:

https://mabs.ie/jobs/regional-manager-3/

https://www.citizensinformationboard.ie/en/news/vacancies.html

Application Procedure

The completed Application Form with a covering letter should be emailed (in MS Word and as an attachment) to Recruitment.SouthConnacht@mabs.ie

• Shortlisting will apply.
• Canvassing will disqualify.

Applications and covering letter must be typed. CVs, late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATION: 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, 11th September 2024

MABS is an equal opportunities employer

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