Charity registered in Scotland SC046478
Job Purpose
The St. Johnstone Community Trust is seeking an experienced and values-driven leader to serve as Chief Executive Officer.
The CEO will provide strategic leadership and overall management of the Trust, working closely with the Board of Trustees to deliver the organisation’s mission, ensure long-term financial sustainability, and maximise impact for our beneficiaries.
You will lead and inspire a small, dedicated team, overseeing a diverse portfolio of initiatives across sport, education, and wellbeing, while building strong relationships with partners, stakeholders, and the wider community.
Job Role & Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
• Lead the development and delivery of the charity’s vision, mission, and long-term strategic plan.
• Work closely with the Board of Trustees to ensure strategy aligns with organisational objectives and stakeholder needs.
• Identify opportunities for growth, partnerships, and innovation to maximise impact.
• Monitor progress against strategic goals and set appropriate performance targets.
Governance & Compliance
• Ensure the charity operates within its governing document, charity law, and relevant regulations.
• Support effective governance by providing timely and accurate information to the Board.
• Develop policy proposals for Board discussion and assist in decision-making.
• Ensure an annual calendar of Board meetings, including reporting and compliance documentation, is maintained.
Financial Management & Sustainability
• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and reporting, ensuring income is maintained, expenditure controlled, and risks identified and managed.
• Lead the development and implementation of income generation strategies, fundraising initiatives, and sustainability planning. Diversify revenue streams to ensure financial sustainability and growth.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with sponsors, donors, and funding partners to secure resources.
Operational Management
• Lead, manage, and support senior staff to maximise their contributions and ensure high-quality delivery of programmes and services.
• Ensure programmes harness the power of sport to promote wider benefits, including education, health, and social inclusion.
• Develop and maintain effective policies, systems, procedures, and operational controls.
• Ensure appropriate monitoring and evaluation processes are in place to measure and report the impact of activities.
• Define and secure the human, material, and financial resources needed for effective operation.
External Relations & Promotion
• Act as the public face and spokesperson for the charity, representing it at events, conferences, and in the media.
• Maintain and develop relationships with partners, stakeholders, government bodies, regulators, and other key decision-makers.
• Seek opportunities to expand and promote the role and profile of the charity.
People & Culture
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and values-led organisational culture.
• Ensure effective recruitment, performance management, and professional development for staff.
• Champion equality, diversity, safeguarding, and the wellbeing of all staff and beneficiaries.
Job Purpose
The Senior Education Delivery Officer plays a leading role in the development and delivery of the Trust’s school-based and community learning programmes, supporting children, young people, and families to build essential META Skills, STEM understanding, resilience, and wellbeing through high-quality, engaging, and hands-on learning experiences. In addition to delivering whole-class sessions, targeted small groups, and structured out-of-class activities, the Senior Officer provides leadership, mentoring, and modelling of best practice to other delivery staff. This includes leading and delivering targeted small-group interventions for pupils with additional support needs, ensuring activities are inclusive, trauma-informed, and adapted to meet individual developmental needs. The role also contributes to the design and improvement of innovative learning resources and projects, including wellbeing initiatives, intergenerational experiences, and alternative holiday programmes such as LEGO Clubs and creative learning camps. Acting as a key representative of the Trust, the Senior Education Delivery Officer builds and maintains strong partnerships with schools, community organisations, and families - supporting improved life chances, reducing inequalities, and helping children and young people thrive. The role also leads on aspects of monitoring, evaluation, compliance, and project coordination to ensure high standards of delivery and the achievement of project outcomes.
Job Role & Responsibilities
• Lead and deliver targeted small-group interventions for pupils with additional support needs, adapting activities, resources, and approaches to ensure inclusive, trauma-informed, and developmentally appropriate learning for every child.
• Plan, develop, and deliver engaging whole-class, small-group, and out-of-class activities, ensuring alignment with the Trust’s strategic aims and contributing to the design of innovative learning resources and session plans using tools such as physical activity, LEGO Six Bricks, and Sphero BOLT robots.
• Lead, mentor, and support colleagues, sessional staff, and volunteers, modelling best practice in facilitation, behaviour management, and inclusive pedagogy to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery across all programmes.
• Lead team building, structured play, and social-emotional learning activities and contribute to intergenerational programmes which promote empathy and positive relationships between children and adults.
• Oversee the development and continuous improvement of alternative holiday programmes, including LEGO Clubs and Cardboard Creation Clubs.
• Lead monitoring, evaluation, and quality assurance, including data collection, observations, session audits, coaching feedback, and reporting to the Senior Management Team, using insights to drive improvements.
• Manage resources and operational logistics, overseeing the organisation and procurement of materials, and supporting staff rotas, delivery schedules, and multi-site readiness.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with pupils, families, schools, community organisations, and local authorities, acting as a key representative of the Trust at meetings and public events.
• Champion trauma-informed and inclusive practice, supporting colleagues to meet the needs of children with SEBN and embedding these approaches across the team.
• Lead specific projects or thematic areas, managing planning, delivery, performance tracking, and reporting, and contribute programme insights for funding bids and strategic planning.
• Ensure all activities comply with safeguarding, health & safety, and data protection requirements, and undertake additional duties as reasonably requested by the Senior Management Team.