Chief Executive

Chief Executive St John Cymru - Wales St. John is a major international charity which provides first aid, health care and support services in over 40 countries around the world. St John Cymru Wales is an independent Priory within the Order of St John and is the leading first aid charity in Wales. St. John is a modern, dynamic and performance driven organisation. Entirely self - funded, it operates successful commercial businesses providing training and ambulance services. At the heart of everything we do is developing our 4,000 volunteers, over 50% of whom are under 25, to deliver the very best care in line with our mission of providing service to humanity. We also have a significant role in supporting St John International and its network of charitable activities throughout the world. St John trains over 30,000 people in first aid each year; delivers over 200,00 hours community service; provides first aid support to thousands of public events; supports the NHS with ambulance services; runs a vibrant youth organisation and provides a range of health and care related community services. We now wish to appoint an outstanding individual to succeed Keith Dunn OBE the current Chief Executive who will be stepping down at the end of the year. The new Chief Executive will build on our strong heritage and provide inspirational leadership, implementing an ambitious strategic plan that appeals to current and future generations. We are seeking an enthusiastic individual, ready to develop our vision of responsive high quality services, maximise our marketing and fund raising potential and balance the challenges for charities in today's society with delivering vital healthcare services. You will bring to the role energy and new thinking, and a willingness to work with all in the organisation and its partners to meet the challenges ahead. How to apply Please visit the St John Wales vacancies page and follow the application instructions. Remuneration: circa GBP70K per annum Closing date for applications: 12.00 noon: Monday, 25th September, 2017