Mitchelstown Advanced Factory Limited

Wish to recruit a

COMMUNITY ENTERPRISE CENTRES DEVELOPMENT MANAGER 

 The post-holder will:

• Contribute to the overall development of Mitchelstown
• Provide leadership and direction in shaping the town’s future economic development.
• Assist and develop enterprise centre clients
• Identify and assist potential entrepreneurs in the community
• Strengthen the operational efficiency and economic impacts of the centres
• Develop links outside the Community Enterprise Centres
• Ensure effective reporting with all stakeholders

 Requirements:

• At least 5 years commercial / industrial experience of which at least 2 years in an enterprise development / business advisory role
• 3rd level qualification/relevant experience in a business related / enterprise development discipline, or both
• Analytical, Research, Facilitation, Computer and Report Writing Skills
• Strong business acumen and entrepreneurial flair
• Key understanding of Business Development Issues

 Own transport essential (full clean driving license)

Candidates will be short listed for interview

Forward a CV by EMAIL ONLY by Friday 28^th October 2011 to

m.flynn@ballyhoura.org

Job Spec on www.ballyhoura.wordpress.com

Mitchelstown Advanced Factory Ltd. is committed to a Policy of Equal Opportunity

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MITCHELSTOWN ADVANCED FACTORY LIMITED – JOB SPEC

JOB TITLE:            Community Enterprise Centres Development Manager

 REPORTS TO:      Chairperson and Board of Mitchelstown Advanced Factory Limited

 Mitchelstown Advanced Factory Limited with support from Enterprise Ireland are seeking to recruit an entrepreneurial professional with the energy and drive to support the future development of Mitchelstown and its hinterland. This role will require the successful applicant to manage community enterprise centres in the Ballyhoura Development Area, namely Mitchelstown Advanced Factory, Mitchelstown Enterprise Centre, Ballylanders Enterprise Centre and Ballyhoura Food Centre (Hospital) Limited and provide support to Mitchelstown Forum.

 Key Responsibilities:

Strengthen the operational efficiency of the Community Enterprise Centres in Mitchelstown, Hospital and Ballylanders

• To implement the current Priority Action as outlined under Mitchelstown’s status as a ‘pilot’ Priority Action under the current Cork County Development Plan (2009-2012)
• To work with a multi-agency representative group to ensure the social and economic development of Mitchelstown and its hinterland receives due consideration.
• To work with all Mitchelstown stakeholder groups to ensure a cohesive approach is achieved in shaping and defining future developmental initiatives and projects.
• To network with relevant agencies and community groups to keep abreast of developments in the wider Mitchelstown area.
• To liaise with and define new community based economic development projects for Mitchelstown and its hinterland. 
• To assist and develop enterprise centre clients and potential clients in evaluating their ideas and business plans by way of mentoring.
• To help clients prepare realistic action plans and make changes.
• Attract and support businesses to occupy units at the sites in Mitchelstown, Hospital and Ballylanders.
• Manage the operations of the centres
• Oversee the maintenance and smooth running of the Centres.
• Evaluate the quality of supports provided by centre management and to monitor performance.
• Identify sources of and propose and generate other options of income/growth
• Encourage innovation and an enterprise culture in the local community
• Establish good rapport and relationships with existing and potential clients
• Review annually clients companies and tenancy agreements to ensure turnover objectives are met.

Strengthen the economic capacity of Mitchelstown, its hinterland and four Community Enterprise Centres

• Provide the impetus and direction for relevant projects supporting the future economic and social development of Mitchelstown and its hinterland.
• Act as the primary contact point for the town with Local Authorities, Government Departments and State Agencies.
• Identify and develop initiatives to support the creation and development of employment in the town.
• Act as the town’s representative on various economic development fora in the region.
• Support existing tenants of the units to successfully incubate and grow their businesses and source/stimulate the development of larger premises locally, freeing up space in the units for other businesses
• Facilitate sharing of best practice between tenants of the units
• To support clients and broker relevant technical advice, training, mentoring, and supports from other agencies to develop business plans, prepare realistic action plans, and implement changes for the future
• Identify and assist potential entrepreneurs in the community in evaluating the feasibility of their ideas and in the preparation of business plans
• Encourage client autonomy to act for themselves
• Encourage networking between clients to optimise opportunities, growth and profit
• Encourage joint initiatives in R&D, marketing and operations management where synergy and cost savings can be achieved
• Develop links outside of the Community Enterprise Centres in the area
• Strengthen links with Teagasc, University College Cork (especially the Diploma in Specialty Food Production course), and develop links with Limerick, Cork and Waterford Institutes of Technology
• Promote the adoption of Research & Development and Marketing Initiatives by the businesses in the units, availing of initiatives such as the Enterprise Ireland Innovation Vouchers scheme and the Bord Bia Vantage programme
• Develop Networks to provide access to information support and resources
• Develop good working relationships with the development agencies particularly the Limerick County and North Cork Enterprise Boards
• Represent the Enterprise Centres at different fora and with regional and national Representative Organisations including the CEC managers association

Ensure effective reporting with all stakeholders

• Report monthly to the Community Enterprise Centre Area Network (representing the four partner companies)
• Report regularly to the Chairman of the Community Enterprise Centre Area Network
• Submit quarterly reports to Enterprise Ireland
• Energetic and community development approach to economic development
• Have strong business acumen and the entrepreneurial flair to evaluate concepts from an entrepreneur’s perspective.
• Management Experience including project and budgetary management;
• At least 5 years experience in a similar role, of which at least two years should have been in an enterprise development/business advisory role.
• Experience of working with state agencies and exposure to grant applications and allocations.
• Have the aptitude to evaluate and critique business plans and the ability to offer sound advice. 
• Have a working knowledge of both national and EU funding streams in order to source resources to facilitate the needs of tenants.
• Interpersonal, facilitation and communication skills with the ability to influence others;
• Analytical skills with the ability to research and analyse information and present reports and recommendations for approval;
• Key understanding of economic and regional development issues;
• Highly organised and motivated and can take direction as well as working on own initiative.  The nature of the job is such that candidates demonstrating this experience will be at a distinct advantage;
• Computer literate and proficient in the power point and Microsoft office suite of products
• A current full clean driving license and own transport. 

The Manager will have the following competencies

 The person will have:

A Relevant 3^rd Level qualification in a business related discipline. Studies with a focus on regional / local development will be an advantage. Ideally at least two years experience working with new business start-ups in a mentoring/advisory role: or working in business / industrial / enterprise development: And experience in the regional/ local development sector and experience of the role of public and state sector bodies.

 Terms and Conditions

Responsible to:  Chairperson of Mitchelstown Advanced Factory Limited

Salary:                   Commensurate with Experience

Working Hours: 5 days / week, 9-5.30 (Mon – Thurs), 9-5 (Friday). However the job may require working outside normal office hours at weekends and evenings

Annual Leave:                   23 days

Probation:                            There is a probationary period of six months

Contract:                             Initial 1 year contract

Deadline for applications: STRICTLY FRIDAY 28TH OCTOBER 2011

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