Be wholly accountable to the Subsidiary Board of Directors Through the Subsidairy Chairman, be accountable to the Group Board To lead the Subsidiary to ensure that Thera provides high quality services for people with a learning disability in line with its vision and strategic direction

Leadership

demonstrate a passion for charity's vision and aims motivate and inspire diverse individuals and groups oversee the performance of the Subsidiary present a positive image of charity lead, create and function within a culture of change develop and use effective strategies and interpersonal styles to influence and guide others provide impetus for changes and improvements in organisational performance create a proactive climate which empowers others to act support the development of the Board of Directors and senior managers direct individuals and teams to deliver strategic development demonstrates ethical and professional standards in all circumstances recognise and acts on the feelings, needs and motives of others ability to adjust quickly and effectively to new work requirements, ideas, job demands, or social situations carry out the duties of the H&S responsible person for the Subsidiary

Strategy

formulate strategic plans for a single company develop the identity of the subsidiary company whilst working within the strategy of the Group apply logic and think clearly when solving a range of diverse and complex strategic problems assess situations broadly and realistically evaluate complex options and take strategic decisions identify, plan and implement the need for strategic changes and improvements

Management

direct the planning of a wide range of resources on a long term basis direct multiple and complex strategic projects and activities carry out constructive performance appraisal with senior managers negotiate internally and externally at all levels and across the Group direct the planning and management of risk across an organisation apply a full range of market research techniques in the context of national regional and local labour markets analyse complex written and numerical strategic reports, taking action as appropriate plan and manage time and workload and negotiate day to day and strategic priorities apply comprehensive knowledge and understanding of organisational structures, culture and behaviour apply comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the legal frameworks, within which the charity works work in partnership with the charity to ensure the appropriate planning and provision of corporate services resources manage and monitor a range of organisational budgets manage and monitor a range of internal and external contracts

Professional

direct the creation and implementation of innovative strategies and plans to improve the quality or extent of provision of learning disabilities within the subsidiary direct the subsidiary in the application of organisational policy apply comprehensive knowledge of a full range of financial, commercial and learning disability issues at a strategic level without supervision or referral apply knowledge of health and safety legislation and practice in liaison with members of the Board and senior management team

Learning Disabilities

issues in relation to learning disabilities and an understanding of the issues that people face national policy relating to people with a learning disability best practice in the development and delivery of services in support of people with a learning disability local and national politics in the pursuance of the charity's strategic objectives

Business

ensure risk assessment and management of the subsidiary company negotiate, monitor and control a wide range of financial, staff and other resources demonstrate and apply knowledge of a range of financial and contractual issues to the direction and management of a subsidiary company promote a customer service ethos within the subsidiary company apply knowledge of commissioning processes to the commercial development of the subsidiary company lead complex contract negotiations identify and take advantage of opportunities to improve organisational performance apply knowledge of publicly quoted companies in developing and reviewing best practice generate new ideas to support the development and performance of the organisation ability to direct a flexible and appropriate response to new conditions and circumstances

Relationships

establish effective styles of communication and employ effective communication strategies use a full range of communication methods at all levels internally and externally to the charity articulate difficult, complex and/or critical material and ideas clearly and effectively demonstrate command of language, clarity of thought, and orderliness of presentation initiate and evaluate arrangements for obtaining and supplying information within and outwith the subsidiary company network with a variety of different individuals and organisations and to utilise these networks effectively facilitate networking within and outside an organisation establish and maintain positive working relationships with diverse individuals and groups of people within a range of organisations and the wider community liaise confidently and professionally with a variety of media, influencing their approach and delivery of information demonstrate an awareness of different methods of communicating with people who have differing levels of language comprehension and verbal communication