Executive Director - World Council of Optometry
International Travel
c £60k + benefits + performance related bonus
WCO is an international optometric organisation representing 200,000 optometrists from 75 member organisations in 40 countries. Its mission is to facilitate the enhancement and development of eye and vision care worldwide via education, humanitarian outreach and policy development and is the first and only optometric organisation in official relations with the WHO.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented and experienced executive to take on the challenging role of Executive Director. This is a varied role that provides autonomy and accountability for the day-to-day operations of the organisation including governance, finance, fundraising and communications. The postholder will have dedicated administrative support and access to the finance and marketing & communication teams at the College of Optometrists, which will be the employing body.
Reporting to the President, the successful candidate will be expected to support the WCO’s multinational Governing Board, and have full responsibility for ensuring that WCO meets its current and future objectives including the recruitment and retention of members, and the development, promotion and delivery of its programmes.
The Role
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Strategic planning
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Policy development
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Governance
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Financial management
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Fundraising
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Communications
The Person
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Graduate level qualification
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Experienced executive, preferably with experience of a membership environment
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Effective communicator
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Financially astute
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Resilient and adaptable
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Fluent in English – fluency in Spanish would be an advantage
Meetings and conferences are held throughout the world so regular international travel is a requirement of the role. The post will be London based.
Please send completed application forms to Wingyee Chan, The College of Optometrists, 42 Craven Street, London, WC2N 5NG. For an informal discussion about the role please contact Bryony Pawinska, Chief Executive, College of Optometrists; tel 020 7766 4341.
Closing date for applications: 10 October 2008.
