Top job! Chief Executive
- Full time
- £85,000 – £100,000
- Edinburgh (with hybrid working options)
- Closing 16th May 2022
- Advertised from 11th April 2022
Role
With over 35 years’ experience and expertise, Changeworks is Scotland’s leading environmental charity with a mission to deliver high-impact solutions to make low carbon life a positive reality for everyone.
Due to the current Chief Executive retiring after 14 years of successfully leading Changeworks, the organisation is now looking to appoint a successor.
This position presents an opportunity to have a significant impact and make a real difference in the fight against the climate emergency as Scotland moves towards its target of becoming net-zero by 2045.
Changeworks has a new ambitious strategy and needs an exceptional Chief Executive to drive the organisation forward.
Changeworks’ aim is to drive the decarbonisation of homes in Scotland, delivering improved energy efficiency and the installation of renewable and low carbon heating. One million homes need to convert to low-carbon heating systems, and energy efficiency needs to be improved in many more in order for Scotland to meet its target of an 80% reduction in emissions by 2030.
Changeworks is committed to a just transition to ensure that the solutions developed and delivered benefit all sectors of society, including those who are suffering from fuel poverty. The organisation works with a range of partners such as the Scottish Government, local authorities, housing associations, community groups and businesses.
Changeworks is seeking a dynamic, values-driven leader. The Chief Executive will support the Board in shaping the strategic direction and be responsible for directing the development of the strategy and business plan. Successful leadership of organisational growth and the transformation required to meet demanding targets will be vital.
Innovation, entrepreneurialism and strategic thinking are key to achieve Changeworks’ goals.
Partnerships are core to Changeworks’ delivery and the Chief Executive will be central in expanding stakeholder relationships with the Scottish Government, local authorities, housing associations and other partners. As the public face of Changeworks, and one of the leading voices in the Scottish environmental sector, the Chief Executive will seek to influence the operating environment, increase the profile of Changeworks and support other organisations to drive action.
The successful candidate for this role will:
- Be a dynamic, values-driven individual committed to driving action to tackle the climate emergency
- Have a strong track record in senior management with commercial acumen and a robust approach to risk management
- Have experience of delivering growth, organisational transformation and change
- Display entrepreneurial flair and the ability to build strong partnerships
Changeworks recognises that successful candidates may come from a range of different backgrounds and welcomes applications from across sectors.
Application notes
If you think you could lead Changeworks in delivering its vision for a world where everyone is able to live, work and enjoy life with a low-carbon impact, please get in touch with Kate Kennedy or Debbie Shields for a confidential chat on 0141 212 7555.
Further information on Changeworks, the role and how to apply is available at aspenpeople.co.uk/microsite/changeworks
Closing date for applications: Monday 16th May 2022
Top job! Venture Support Manager
- Full time or Part time
- £36,000 – £44,000
- Edinburgh (Hybrid)
- Closing 21st April 2024
We're on the lookout for a Venture Support Manager to join The Ventures Lab team at The Challenges Group.
This role is at Senior Manager level and part of our senior team in Scotland, reporting to the Chief Executive.
Download the full recruitment pack below or from our website:thechallengesgroup.com/jobs
About us:
Challenges Group is an international enterprise development organisation which improves organisational capabilities through learning and leadership development for people and strengthening enterprises and their ecosystems. The Ventures Lab by Challenges Group provides an inclusive, supportive path for aspiring or early-stage entrepreneurs to bring their purpose-led businesses to life.
Community Development Officer (Funding)
- Full time or Part time
- up to £31,146
- Lochgelly (Hybrid)
- Closing 29th April 2024
Fife Communities Action Network (FCCAN) is a network of community groups in Fife that are taking action on climate change. Our aim is to empower and enable communities to create a low carbon future and promote local resilience and well-being.
We have three exciting opportunities to join our Fife Climate Hub team, funded by the Scottish Government.
The Fife Climate Hub is part of a new network of regional community climate action hubs, created by the Scottish Government. The Hub empowers community-led action on the climate crisis. Our vision is for a growing Fife-wide network of groups taking climate action to meet the needs of their communities. We build capacity of existing community groups working on climate, encourage collaboration and reach beyond the climate engaged to grow a diverse network across Fife. We also provide a voice for our members to influence local and national policy. Together we are driving change and strengthening climate resilience in Fife.
The Hub offers training, advice, inspiration, networking, funding and signposting to places of support. We provide opportunities for networking and shared learning to create a strong climate movement across Fife and drive change across all sectors.
We’re looking for passionate, enthusiastic people to further develop the project. This is an exciting opportunity to shape community climate action within Scotland through a model of localised ‘grassroots’ collaborative support.
The Community Development Officer (Funding) will support existing community groups to access funding to deliver their climate projects. The post holder will signpost groups to relevant funding opportunities, support them through the application process and act as a liaison between community groups, local authority and funders. They will also administer Fife Climate Hub’s Community Climate Grants scheme.
Community Development Officer (Engagement)
- Full time or Part time
- up to £31,146
- Lochgelly (Hybrid)
- Closing 29th April 2024
Fife Communities Action Network (FCCAN) is a network of community groups in Fife that are taking action on climate change. Our aim is to empower and enable communities to create a low carbon future and promote local resilience and well-being.
We have three exciting opportunities to join our Fife Climate Hub team, funded by the Scottish Government.
The Fife Climate Hub is part of a new network of regional community climate action hubs, created by the Scottish Government. The Hub empowers community-led action on the climate crisis. Our vision is for a growing Fife-wide network of groups taking climate action to meet the needs of their communities. We build capacity of existing community groups working on climate, encourage collaboration and reach beyond the climate engaged to grow a diverse network across Fife. We also provide a voice for our members to influence local and national policy. Together we are driving change and strengthening climate resilience in Fife.
The Hub offers training, advice, inspiration, networking, funding and signposting to places of support. We provide opportunities for networking and shared learning to create a strong climate movement across Fife and drive change across all sectors.
We’re looking for passionate, enthusiastic people to further develop the project. This is an exciting opportunity to shape community climate action within Scotland through a model of localised ‘grassroots’ collaborative support.
The Community Development Officer (Engagement) will contribute to the delivery of Fife Climate Hub’s vision to create a growing, diverse and inclusive network. The post holder will reach out to new and diverse audiences. They will support groups to initiate, develop and run climate action projects and inspire climate action through events, talks and workshops.
Top job! Chief Executive Officer
- Full time
- £65,000
- Merchiston Campus in Edinburgh, with regular travel to Craiglockhart and Sighthill Campuses within the city. (On site)
- Closing 22nd April 2024
Edinburgh Napier Students’ Association (‘ENSA’ to our friends) exists to enable students to make the most of their university experience. We do this by representing, supporting, and developing Edinburgh Napier students to be successful in their studies; to try out new things; to engage in, and contribute to university life; to be healthy and happy; to bring about positive change; and most importantly have fun to make it an unforgettable experience.
As our CEO is moving on to pastures new, we are now looking to recruit a new Chief Executive Officer who will lead a motivated and dynamic professional staff of 14 and develop and support our three sabbaticals who, each year, are elected by the student community at Edinburgh Napier. The post-holder will have the opportunity to lead on the development and delivery of a new strategic plan as our Strategy 2021 – 2024 comes to an end.
About the Role:
Under the direction of the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer is accountable for the leadership, management, and sustainability of the Students’ Association, alongside providing support to the Elected Officers enabling them to fulfil their duties to the best of their potential.
In this role, you will be required to coach, develop, and provide leadership to the Students’ Association’s staff and to take responsibility for ENSA’s management and administration within the accountability frameworks established by the Board of Directors.
The role holder will not only be forward-looking, with a continuous focus on improvement but also have a deep understanding and appreciation for student issues and student experience.
We truly believe in the power of diversity and understand that different viewpoints are important to achieving goals, that's why we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.
For a comprehensive list of duties and full job description, please see the Recruitment Pack PDF.
What we will need from you:
• Experienced working at a board-level, either reporting to, or serving on a Board
• Excellent leadership, coaching and influencing skills to drive change forward.
• An excellent understanding of governance, compliance and university structures
• Writing high-quality reports and policy pieces
• Managing budgets and setting and overseeing internal controls
• Developing strategies and implementing strategic change Forging productive partnerships with stakeholders
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