Executive director

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About EPA

The European Psychiatric Association is the largest international association of psychiatrists in Europe,  with active members in 88 countries. It includes leading experts covering the interests of psychiatrists  in academia and in practice. The EPA deals with psychiatry and its specialised disciplines, focuses on  the improvement of care for the mentally ill and on the development of professional excellence. The  EPA represents individual members, as well as 44 National Psychiatric Associations across Europe. Its  main activity is the organisation of scientific events, in particular the European Congress of Psychiatry  once a year in a European city.

The EPA Executive Director will work closely with the EPA Executive Committee, Board, and Team (10 employees) to advance the mission and vision of the Association, overseeing the work and day to day operations in our offices in Strasbourg and in Brussels, as well as ensuring the EPA’s compliance with the legal and administrative requirements in both France and Belgium.

Main duties and responsibilities

Leadership and Strategic Direction

• Work closely with the President and Executive Committee, to lead on innovation and  change to enable EPA to adapt to constantly evolving contexts. 
• Oversee the development of the various working plans of the Association, including its  long-term strategy. 
• Act as advisor to the EPA President, the Executive Committee, and the Board

Staff Management

• With the EPA Secretary General, the EPA Director of Finance and Operations, and the EPA HR Manager and Executive Support, work to recruit, engage, and develop a team that works well together. 
• Supervise and support the EPA team in the delivery of the various work streams related  to the Association: governance, operational committees, Sections and Task Forces,  membership (individual members and National Psychiatric Associations), the European Congress of Psychiatry and Education-related activities.

Engagement and Policy Matters

• Work with the EPA President and EPA Scientific & Policy Officer (Brussels office) to develop and monitor the EPA engagement in EU-related matters, to leverage and maximise our presence in  Brussels 
• Represent the EPA when, and as, needed in project meetings, external meetings and  events, etc.

Business Development and Financial Sustainability 

• With the EPA Director of Finance & Operations, develop the EPA forecast and budgets 
• Oversee and monitor the financial management of EPA income and expenditure
• Monitor the landscape for opportunities related to external sources of funding for EPA  activities, in close liaison with the EPA Treasurer and the EPA Director of Finance & Operations 

Profile

• University degree in a relevant discipline 
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in association management, preferably at (Executive) Director level
• Excellent communication skills in English (fluent oral and written)
• Working knowledge of French required, other languages a plus
• Strong understanding of EU policymaking – including EU institutions and policy frameworks – and demonstrated experience engaging EU stakeholders
• Understanding of Belgian and French legal and HR frameworks 

Working conditions

• Location: Based in Strasbourg, France, with regular visits to Brussels 
• Reports to the EPA President and Executive Committee 
• Full time permanent contract (CDI) 
• Some travel in Europe, sometimes during weekends  

How to Apply

If you wish to apply for this exciting position, please send your CV beofre the 20th of February, to Roxane Fournier, Managing Director France – Roxane.fournier@mavence.com.

Chez Mavence, notre mission est de recruter les meilleurs candidats dans le domaine des affaires publiques. L’inclusion est en cela un élément essentiel de cette mission. Elle reflète tant notre conviction que la diversité des parcours, des origines et des expériences, renforce la résilience, l’adaptabilité et les performances d’une équipe, mais également notre engagement à rechercher, de manière rigoureuse, les meilleurs éléments pour un poste donné. En ce sens, nous accordons le même traitement à tous les candidats, quels que soient leur sexe, âge, origine(s), état civil, situation de handicap, orientation sexuelle, nationalité(s) et convictions politiques ou religieuses.

Contact Person

Roxane Perrault-Fournier