Top job! Chief Executive
- Full time
- £43,000
- Hybrid: Eyemouth
- Closing 13th November 2024
- Advertised from 21st October 2024
- 12 Months Fixed Term (Permanent Potential)
Role
Please note, applications are open to women only, covered by the occupational requirement exemption (Schedule 9, Part 1) of the Equality Act 2010.
ReTweed is a pioneering and award-winning social enterprise based in the fishing town of Eyemouth in the Scottish Borders. They offer women a new way to think about their futures by investing in their skills and confidence. In an extremely supportive environment, women can enjoy learning new skills, build new connections, find new ways to express themselves and increase their self-belief, encouraging them to move forward in their life’s journey.
What will you do as Chief Officer?
BTA is excited to present an outstanding opportunity to join ReTweed as Chief Officer.
The Chief Officer will lead ReTweed into its next phase of growth and development. As the Chief Officer, you will be responsible for providing visionary leadership, managing operations, and driving our strategic objectives. You will work closely with the Board of Trustees to ensure the charity’s mission is effectively communicated and implemented while engaging with the community, stakeholders, and partners to promote our initiatives and values.
Key responsibilities include:
- Strategic Leadership – Develop and implement the charities strategic plan, ensuring alignment with the mission and values. Lead the organisation in identifying opportunities for growth and innovation.
- Board Engagement – Collaborate with the Board of Trustees, providing regular updates and insights on organisational performance, challenges, and strategic initiatives.
- Operational Management – Oversee the daily operations of ReTweed, ensuring efficient and effective delivery of programs and services. Implement policies and procedures that promote operational excellence.
- Financial Oversight – Manage the charities finances, including budgeting, financial planning, and reporting. Ensure compliance with funding requirements and maintain effective relationships with funders and stakeholders.
- Team Leadership – Lead, motivate, and develop a diverse team of staff and volunteers. Develop a positive organisational culture that encourages collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Community Engagement – Build and maintain relationships with local communities, stakeholders, and partners to enhance ReTweeds visibility and impact. Advocate for the charity’s mission and values within the community and beyond.
What does ReTweed need from you?
Essential Criteria:
- Female Only Candidates – This role is designated for female candidates only, in line with our commitment to diversity and the specific needs of the communities we serve.
- Strategic Leader Experience – Proven experience in strategic leadership, with the ability to develop and implement long-term plans that drive organisational growth.
- Experience Working with the Board – Significant experience collaborating with a board of directors, facilitating effective governance and strategic decision-making.
- 4+ Years Managerial Experience – A minimum of four years of managerial experience, demonstrating strong leadership and team management capabilities.
- Knowledge of Funding Mechanisms and Processes – Familiarity with various funding sources, grant writing, and compliance requirements to support the charity’s financial sustainability.
- Passion for the ReTweed Cause – A genuine commitment to the mission of ReTweed, inspiring others to engage with and support our initiatives.
- Change Management – Experience in leading change initiatives, with the ability to manage resistance and communicate effectively with stakeholders throughout transitions.
Application notes
Please email us at recruitment@brucetaitassociates.com to request an information pack, full job description and person specification.
Closing date: 13th November
Interview date: 27th November
You are advised to get in touch well in advance of the closing date to give us time to consider your application.
This search is being conducted for ReTweed by BTA. Our leadership team have all worked in the voluntary sector and we use this experience to match organisations and individuals to create great appointments.
Venture Trust is a personal development charity whose strengths lie in the trust and relationships we forge. If, like us, you believe everyone has the right to recover from trauma and experience the transformational benefit of being outdoors and in nature, join us and build your career with a charity dedicated to supporting people to live full and fulfilling lives.
This is an exciting time at Venture Trust and we’re looking for a new Director of Operations to join our organisation. This is an important and diverse role, and as a member of the Senior Leadership team, the Director of Operations will work alongside colleagues to develop, embed and grow our new multidisciplinary locality teams to apply our developmental approach in communities, in greenspaces and across Scotland’s wilder places.
We would like our new Director of Operations to:
- provide strategic leadership across all Venture Trust operations and participant service portfolio including 1:1, therapeutic and adventurous activity provision
- lead on ensuring the quality and safety of Venture Trust’s operations across all our services
- innovate new provision, health and safety and staff learning and development
In return, you will receive:
- £53,000 annual salary
- a generous annual leave entitlement (28 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays and 3 Christmas holidays)
- an employee benefits package
- flexible and hybrid working
- a joint contributory pension scheme
Top job! Chief Executive Officer
- Full time
- £95,000 – £110,000
- On site: Linlithgow/Hybrid
- Closing 4th November 2024
As the National Body for Neurodiversity, The Donaldson Trust (‘Donaldsons’) strives to lead by example to enhance public understanding of neurodiversity, foster excellence in practice, and empower neurodivergent individuals to find their voice.
We believe there is a genuine opportunity to create positive societal change – making a difference with, and for, neurodivergent people. As our new Chief Executive, you will drive the organisation’s future strategy, focusing on broadening our reach, increasing our societal impact and influence, and amplifying neurodivergent voices. Ensuring that neurodivergent individuals remain central to everything we do will be your guiding priority.
In this role, you will enhance and build upon Donaldsons’ profile by fostering strong networks with a diverse range of stakeholders. Acting as the organisation’s primary ambassador, you will champion awareness of neurodiversity and issues facing neurodivergent individuals and raise the profile of both the organisation and its impact at both a local and national level.
As a visionary, ambitious, compassionate, and forward-thinking leader, you will bring a proven track record of achievement in a senior strategic role. You will have expertise in resource and budget management, delivering long-term financial sustainability. With strong commercial acumen, you will balance mission-driven objectives with the long-term financial health of the organisation, and your high levels of political acuity, emotional intelligence, and advocacy skills will empower you to champion neurodivergent individuals and their families.
This role presents an exceptional opportunity for a dynamic leader to make a significant impact within an organisation committed to transforming the lives of neurodivergent individuals.
Values in Action Scotland (VIAS) is recruiting for the newly created post of Development Lead, based in Aberdeen. Reporting to the Chief Executive Office, this exciting opportunity will give the role holder scope to help VIAS reach a wider target audience, and to grow and develop the organisation’s brand and message.
Background
Values in Action Scotland is a small national voluntary organisation who run a Quality Improvement Service. Our vision is for a Scotland where people with learning disabilities and/or autism have the same opportunities as everyone else and are supported to achieve their goals. Through our comprehensive portfolio of supported employment, training, consultancy and evaluation services we build capacity of organisations to ensure that people with learning disabilities and/ or autism live great lives with all the support they need to achieve this.
The Candidate
With a strong background in business development, the successful candidate will be confident in their ability to implement a three-year local business development plan to help grow VIAS and its service capabilities. With previous experience of researching prospective business in targeted markets, the role holder will develop and market a range of products and consultancy packages to attract new business and secure the sustainability of the organisation. The successful candidate will also have the ability to work with a range of stakeholders, demonstrating excellent interpersonal skills and an aptitude for building and nurturing successful partnerships. Ideally with experience of writing and submitting funding applications, candidates may also benefit from previous knowledge and understanding of issues and activities that relate to people with learning disabilities and/or autism.
What We Offer
We offer excellent training and development opportunities, competitive salary, contributory pension scheme and pro rata 32 days annual holiday (including bank holidays).
Further Details
The post is funded initially for 6 months but will be extended subject to application for additional funding.
VIAS will carry out a PVG check on the successful applicant.
For further information or an informal discussion, please call Norma Curran on 0141 212 3395.
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Fair Deal is an award-winning Social Enterprise providing support for people with learning disabilities and additional support needs. Established over 30 years ago we have been recognised for our groundbreaking work. Based in Glasgow, we work alongside the people we support, to help them have the kind of life they want. At Fair Deal we are committed to personalised individual support arrangements enabling people to build and maintain the life they choose.
Our three core values are Empowering, Innovative and Encouraging. These three values are essential for anyone joining the organisation. We have a proud culture of inclusion and transparency, and we are looking for someone who will lead with their values. We consider our core values and the people we support first and build systems and processes around them – not the other way around.
This is a new post within the Leadership Team at Fair Deal to further strengthen and develop the organisations reach and capacity to deliver innovative services.
It’s an exciting time for the organisation as we have lots of development plans. If you feel your values and skills are a match for us, we would love to hear from you!
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