We are now recruiting for;

Chief Executive Officer
Location: Sydney or Melbourne
Full time 

A leading edge role in the development of social entrepreneurs and a quickly growing movement.

The School for Social Entrepreneurs is a leading provider of peer-led action-learning programs that support and develop social entrepreneurs: individuals working entrepreneurially to create social benefit. The SSE was launched in Australia in March 2009, as a joint partnership between SSE UK, Social Ventures Australia and Steve Lawrence.

We are looking for a Chief Executive Officer, an individual with proven leadership abilities, who shares SSE’s mission, and has the knowledge and skills to build the organisation as a leader in the field.

In this unique role you will use your experience and passion for achieving positive social change to grow and manage the SSE Network, increasing opportunities across Australia.

You will have the confidence, dynamism and focus to work strategically and operationally, powering this new organisation forward, and assisting in developing one of Australia’s most promising movements.

The position description and person specification can be downloaded using the link at the bottom of this page. To apply for the role, please send a copy of your current CV (including details of recent professional referees – these will be contacted only if you are successful) and application letter to:

Jan Owen, Chair – Founding Partner Working Group
ceorole@sse.org.au

Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 27 February 2012.

If you would like to discuss the role please call – In Australia – Steve Lawrence on 0417 488 165 or Jan Owen on 0408 491 752

SSE is committed to reflecting the diversity of our student group within our staff team and encourages applicants from a wide range of backgrounds. An appropriate remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful applicant.

SSE CEO Position Description