DIRECTOR GENERAL
St Albans, near London, UK
Attractive Six Figure Package
International Fishmeal and Fish Oil Organisation (IFFO) is the international non-profit organisation which represents fishmeal and fish oil producers and related trades throughout the world. With almost 200 members in approximately 50 countries it represents nearly two-thirds of world production plus around 80% of exports of fishmeal and fish oil worldwide. The current Director General will retire in 2011 and the Board seeks to commence the process of recruitment for this important and internationally high profile role.
Key result areas of this role will include the following:
* To lead and direct the team through effective performance management to ensure that individual and collective performance is maximised and strategic objectives are achieved
* To work with the President and Board in developing a vision for the continued success of IFFO, to communicate and sell this vision internally and externally, providing the drive and motivation to achieve it through inspiring leadership and whilst fostering a culture of excellence and continual professional development
* To promote and develop IFFO's profile and ability to influence all stakeholders internationally through building effective relationships with relevant private sector organisations, governmental and statutory bodies, all members, key participants in the sector and the media
* To direct and control optimum organisational and financial performance through effective monitoring and reporting procedures and ensuring corrective action is taken and pursued when required.
The successful candidate will be required to have the following criteria:
* Strong, visionary leadership with demonstrable ability to develop effective relationships with the external community and opinion leaders, instilling confidence in colleagues and a wide range of stakeholders across private, public and political sectors, nationally and internationally
* Charismatic personality and superior interpersonal skills, able to quickly gain respect, ensure credibility and be at ease in a proactive and high profile role
* Excellent international track record within the overall value chain of the animal feed and fish industries, 8+ years at senior management level, with experience of creating and delivering effective, innovative and proven strategies
* Strong commercial and political acumen with the ability to initiate, lead and manage change
* Experience/knowledge of key issues, both economic and environmental pertaining to the fish industry generally, and the fishmeal and fish oil sector specifically
* The initiative of a highly motivated self starter able to combine strategic vision with attention to detail and inspirational leadership style, achieving quantifiable success against hard targets
* Articulate with good language skills, including fluent English and Spanish at business level
* The position will be based in the UK at the head office in St Albans (within commuting distance of London); frequent international travel will be required
Please send a full CV including details of current remuneration to:
Judy Wagner, FWB, 19 Alva Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4PH. Tel:0131-539-7087 Email: apply@fwbltd.com
St Albans, near London, UK
Attractive Six Figure Package
International Fishmeal and Fish Oil Organisation (IFFO) is the international non-profit organisation which represents fishmeal and fish oil producers and related trades throughout the world. With almost 200 members in approximately 50 countries it represents nearly two-thirds of world production plus around 80% of exports of fishmeal and fish oil worldwide. The current Director General will retire in 2011 and the Board seeks to commence the process of recruitment for this important and internationally high profile role.
Key result areas of this role will include the following:
* To lead and direct the team through effective performance management to ensure that individual and collective performance is maximised and strategic objectives are achieved
* To work with the President and Board in developing a vision for the continued success of IFFO, to communicate and sell this vision internally and externally, providing the drive and motivation to achieve it through inspiring leadership and whilst fostering a culture of excellence and continual professional development
* To promote and develop IFFO's profile and ability to influence all stakeholders internationally through building effective relationships with relevant private sector organisations, governmental and statutory bodies, all members, key participants in the sector and the media
* To direct and control optimum organisational and financial performance through effective monitoring and reporting procedures and ensuring corrective action is taken and pursued when required.
The successful candidate will be required to have the following criteria:
* Strong, visionary leadership with demonstrable ability to develop effective relationships with the external community and opinion leaders, instilling confidence in colleagues and a wide range of stakeholders across private, public and political sectors, nationally and internationally
* Charismatic personality and superior interpersonal skills, able to quickly gain respect, ensure credibility and be at ease in a proactive and high profile role
* Excellent international track record within the overall value chain of the animal feed and fish industries, 8+ years at senior management level, with experience of creating and delivering effective, innovative and proven strategies
* Strong commercial and political acumen with the ability to initiate, lead and manage change
* Experience/knowledge of key issues, both economic and environmental pertaining to the fish industry generally, and the fishmeal and fish oil sector specifically
* The initiative of a highly motivated self starter able to combine strategic vision with attention to detail and inspirational leadership style, achieving quantifiable success against hard targets
* Articulate with good language skills, including fluent English and Spanish at business level
* The position will be based in the UK at the head office in St Albans (within commuting distance of London); frequent international travel will be required
Please send a full CV including details of current remuneration to:
Judy Wagner, FWB, 19 Alva Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4PH. Tel:0131-539-7087 Email: apply@fwbltd.com
