Organic Job Opportunity with IOFGA – General Manager

Due to continued growth in the organic sector IOFGA wish to recruit a General Manager, whose main responsibility will be to strategically plan, manage and organise all aspects of the work of IOFGA.

Key areas of responsibility are:

  • Policy and Strategy implementation as agreed with the Board of Directors
  • Organic Certification Management
  • Members Services
  • PR and Communication
  • Financial Management
  • Day to day organisation and management of the office functions
  • People Management

Suitable candidates will have the following skills and experience:

Essential

  • Five or more years of management experience
  • Knowledge and understanding of the organic sector including the organic certification system
  • Excellent strategic planning and organisational skills
  • Experience of managing people and of appraisal systems
  • Excellent leadership, decision making, communication and interpersonal skills
  • Experience of and ability to manage a budget

Desirable

  • Experience and detailed knowledge of EN45011
  • Experience of project and/or event management
  • Third level qualification

This position will be based in the new IOFGA offices in Athlone and will attract a competitive salary based on the skills and experience of the successful candidate.

Closing date for the return of application forms:-

Friday 16th September at 5pm

Source: IOFGA – Organic job Opportunity with IOFGA – General Manager