Become a KCIL member
and have YOUR say!
KCIL is an independent, user-led organisation that has been working for 40 years to empower and support disabled people in the borough of Kingston-upon-Thames. We campaign for full equality of status, opportunity and inclusion for all disabled people and provide independent living/disability related services. Our services are targeted at all disabled people regardless of age/impairment, but are also available to non-disabled people or organisations.
KCIL provides services whether or not you are a member, but we hope you will become a member as it is important that we hear your views. It gives you the chance to get involved in developing services for the future if you want to. Increased membership means we can better represent the views and experiences of local people.
Membership entitles you to:
Membership is FREE to individuals, and only £10 to organisations. You may make a donation towards our services too if you wish.
For more information contact Robert Reilly on 020 8546 9603.
KINGSTON CENTRE FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING Chief Executive Salary range up to £35k (inc. OLW) A well established organisation of disabled people, KCIL wishes to recruit a dynamic Chief Executive. As Chief Executive, you will be committed to making a positive impact on the lives of all disabled people in the borough of Kingston. This will be achieved through taking the lead role in the promotion of the organisation and the development of services that support and enhance its strategic aims, as set out in our business plan. KCIL’s Chief Executive will need to have management experience, preferably in a Voluntary Organisation, and the ability to identify and obtain sustainable funding. You will have a proven track record in the delivery of services and an understanding of developing a social enterprise. Sound financial knowledge and experience of understanding complex budgets is desirable. The successful candidate will have an understanding of the issues affecting disabled people and a commitment to applying the principles of Independent Living. The closing date for receipt of applications is 12th September 2008. Interviews are expected to take place on 23rd September For an application pack please contact Robert Reilly at KCIL on tel: 020 8546 9603 or by e mail: robert.reilly@kcil.org.uk. Please state format required, e.g: large print, Braille or disk.
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