Lantra is seeking to appoint an inspirational Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the organisation into an exciting new chapter. Lantra is a leading awarding body for land-based industries in both the UK and the Republic of Ireland, developing quality training courses and nationally recognised qualifications that are delivered through a national network of training Provider Partners. As CEO, you will provide strategic leadership, operational excellence, and industry engagement. Working closely with the Board of Trustees and the Management Team, you will champion Lantra’s charitable mission and uphold its reputation. Key Responsibilities: The CEO will act as Lantra’s external ambassador and spokesperson, positioning the organisation as a key player working to inform and influence national and regional policymakers and other key stakeholders on the future skills needs of land-based and environmental industries. Provide leadership, direction, and support to the business, developing a culture of high-performance, personal accountability and continuous improvement across a dedicated team of over 140 employees. Forging strong relationships with employers and industry bodies. Raising Lantra’s profile and influence with policymakers. Attracting public and private funding for positive skills interventions. About You: We are looking for a dedicated leader who will inspire the organisation and its industry partners, bringing passion and resolve to continue its strong industry successes. They should be engaging, open, and excel in fostering and developing relationships. Substantial leadership experience, effective at building successful teams, able to inspire, motivate and communicate at all levels An outgoing leader with proven capacity for networking, able to build and develop effective professional relationships with key industry players and policymakers Candidates would benefit from an understanding of the skills landscape and regulatory environment across the UK, and an appreciation of the processes and structures of skills accreditation, training and qualifications Lantra HQ is based in Warwickshire, and the CEO would need to be visible at its regional offices across the UK and Republic of Ireland. Lantra has engaged the services of The McLean Partnership, to whom applications should be sent by midnight, Monday 27th January 2025 More information and a candidate prospectus can be found at https://lantra.mcleanpartnership.com/ For a confidential conversation about the opportunity, please contact Caius Freeman on 44 (0) 7517 950 934 or email caiusfreemanmcleanpartnership.com Competitive Salary: £125-135k performance related bonus