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Chief Executive (Interim)

Chief Executive (Interim)

Welsh Government

Cardiff

Salary:
Circa £110,000 pa
Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Apply by:
25 April 2014

Job overview

Chief Executive (Interim), Cardiff

Four year fixed term contract

Qualification Wales proposes its launch in September 2015. This new statutory body, outside of Government will lead the reform of the Welsh qualifications system.

To guide Qualification Wales through its crucial early stages, we are seeking a Chief Executive (Interim) to provide high calibre strategic leadership. This senior role offers an opportunity to shape the quality assurance model for Welsh qualifications and develop the organisation's awarding functions.

As we approach September 2015, your key responsibilities will be to support the establishment of Qualification Wales, including the transfer and recruitment of staff into the new organisational structure. You will also ensure Qualifications Wales provides value for money for taxpayers and wins the support and confidence of the Welsh public.

Once the body is fully established, you will act as the principal adviser to the Board of Qualifications Wales, the Welsh Government and the National Assembly for Wales across all aspects of qualifications. As well as the Accounting Officer, with responsibility for financial control, you will be the public face of Qualifications Wales and the Principal Officer for handling cases involving the Public Service Ombudsman for Wales.

A proven leader, you will understand how to run a public body and build teams comprising highly qualified and motivated professionals. Also vital is experience in driving cultural change in a complex organisation. Experience in the field of qualifications and a command of the Welsh language are desirable.

For further information or an informal chat about this key role, contact Andrea Bainger or Liz Holderness on 020 7399 3996.

Closing date: 25 April 2014

For information and to apply, visit www.wales.gov.uk/recruitment

The Welsh Government is committed to being a good Equal Opportunities Employer.

A large print version of this advert is available by faxing a request to 029 2080 1266.

Welsh Assembly Government
South East Wales
www.cymru.gov.uk

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