Evelyn College of Design Chief Executive Officer Job in Kenya

Summary: Evelyn College of Design is a pioneer design institution offering training in clothing construction, fashion and textile as well as interior design. 

Our rich heritage and responsiveness to changes in design practice has positioned us as a leading provider of fashion and interior design education across Africa. 

Centered on the development of creative ideas, we focus on providing a solid foundation for young people to build successful careers in the challenging world design. 

To support and grow this agenda, we seek a self-driven, passionate and professional individual to fill the position of Chief Executive Officer. 

Key Responsibilities
 

You will be responsible and accountable to the Board of Directors for providing strategic direction and leadership to the College. 

In particular, you will be expected to:

• Provide inspiring leadership to enable Evelyn College to achieve its vision, mission and goals including the establishment of a highly successful design-fashion label and design line.
• Uphold and promote the values and reputation of the College including developing relationships and partnerships that benefit the College
• Develop and implement brand building strategies, leveraging the college’s brand and its ethos and appropriately positioning the College
• Ensure financial sustainability through long term planning, effective budgeting and control as well as implementing systems and process that enhance efficiencies
• Ensure the development and delivery of a highly practical and responsive curriculum
• Effectively manage the staff, including sourcing and developing the skills and competences necessary to deliver the College’s strategy.

Requirements:

• Business Degree or equivalent; post graduate studies is a plus
• At least 10 years’ working experience in an innovative and competitive environment
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in senior management, preferably in education, fashion and/or design
• Proven experience of strategy development and implementation
• Training in management/leadership
• The capacity to drive the development and roll out of a design-fashion label and design line
• Design training a definite advantage
• A background in education of definite interest
• A passion for fashion and design is a definite requirement

How to Apply: 
 

Send your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with our client; a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees to:

Adept Systems

Management Consultant 
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100
 

Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke

Closing Date: Friday 3rd October 2014

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. 

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