Executive Director

The Executive Director leads CCCS with strategic vision and operational oversight, ensuring mission alignment, organisational sustainability, and strengthened community impact as a trusted social service provider.

• Lead the development and implementation of CCCS’ strategic direction aligned with its Canossian identity and mission
• Collaborate with the Board to ensure effective governance, transparency, and long-term organisational sustainability
• Analyze sector trends to position CCCS for future growth and relevance
• Uphold and integrate CCCS’ Catholic ethos in leadership and operational decisions
• Foster a culture of care, service, integrity, and formation across all teams
• Motivate and guide staff to embody the mission in their daily work
• Oversee programme delivery across multiple service units to ensure effectiveness and impact
• Manage financial health by directing budgeting, funding strategies, and resource optimisation
• Enhance organisational systems, processes, and capabilities for operational excellence
• Build and maintain strong relationships with government agencies, funders, partners, and the community
• Represent CCCS as a credible and respected voice within the social service sector
• Develop and execute donor engagement and fundraising strategies to support organisational goals
• Lead, develop, and empower a high-performing leadership team to achieve organisational objectives
• Drive organisational capability building and succession planning to ensure leadership continuity
• Promote cross-departmental collaboration to strengthen the “One Village” culture and break down silos

• At least 8 to 10 years of senior leadership experience, preferably in social service, education, or related sectors
• Proven ability to lead organisations through change, complexity, and growth
• Strong strategic thinking skills with a track record of translating vision into actionable outcomes
• Financial acumen with experience managing organisational sustainability
• People-centric leadership style that builds trust, develops talent, and leads with humility
• Strong alignment with CCCS’ mission and values, with openness to embracing and upholding the Catholic ethos