Who we are
Clackmannanshire Economic Regeneration Trust (CERT) is a charitable organisation established to support the economic and social wellbeing of those who live and work in Clackmannanshire, Scotland’s smallest local authority area. CERT was formed in July 2020 by a board of trustees committed to supporting the Wee County’s development. We have a small staff team who currently deliver a range of projects to help Clacks, including Positive Moves and Multiply.
We’re looking for our Chief Executive Officer
Our new CEO will lead the CERT team to deliver our vision and mission by focussing on our strategic priorities and role modelling our approach. They will lead CERT into its next phase of growth and development.
The CEO will be responsible for providing visionary leadership, managing operations and driving our strategic objectives. They will work closely with the Board of Trustees to ensure our mission is effectively communicated and implemented while engaging with the community, stakeholders and partners to promote our initiatives and values.
Main responsibilities of the new CEO
Strategy
* To lead, with the board and team, the development and implementation of CERT’s strategy and business plans and to take responsibility for the effective delivery and evaluation of the strategy. This will be particularly crucial for FY25/26 following the completion of existing service contracts
Team leadership
* To recruit and lead a team that effectively delivers CERT’s strategy
Partnership building and stakeholder engagement
To ensure that CERT has strong relationships with all stakeholders who influence and the organisation in all kinds of ways, including Clackmannanshire Council, funders, local partners and other third sector organisations
Finance
* To ensure that CERT has appropriate financial plans in place, along with effective and secure financial processes to make certain the organisation has a sustainable future
* To ensure robust financial management information and forecasting is prepared in a timely and accurate manner, working with our outsourced financial support
* To identify and manage financial challenges and opportunities
Funding
* To ensure an effective funding strategy and plans are in place covering but not limited to public funding, trust and foundations, corporate sponsorship and that stretching targets are set and delivered
* To secure funding and Service Level Agreements in line with CERT’s strategic priorities
* To comply with funders’ requirements around contractual, reporting and operating requirements
Marketing and communications
* To lead effective marketing and communications (such as social media, digital marketing, website, media relations) aimed at both clients and at stakeholders to maintain CERT’s positive reputation and position within Clacks, working with our outsourced marketing and communications support
Operations
* To ensure the continuation of our high quality employability, key working programme
* To provide key working oversight and advice to the team (dependent on funding)
* To establish and operate with the team efficient and effective administrative and operations systems, processes and procedures across the organisation, including but not limited to administration, HR, client management, activity evaluation
Business Development
* To identify, design and secure funding for new areas of operation and projects
* To collaborate with partners in Clacks to identify and meet gaps in the provision of services by developing new projects/services for those who live, work and study in Clacks
* To manage other newly funded projects and activities as they are established
Person Specification: Knowledge, skills and experience
Essential
* Demonstrable experience of a senior leadership in an economic regeneration or employability setting
* Appreciation for and understanding of Clacks and the particular challenges the area faces
* A track record of effective team leadership, demonstrating and modelling an inclusive and collaborative approach
* Experience of developing strong and effective relationships and partnerships
* Experience of securing funding from various sources
* Experience of financial planning, management and accounting at a senior level
* Ability to think strategically as well as tactically
Desirable
* Current networks and relationships with Scottish local authorities and other funders
* Knowledge and experience of not-for-profit governance
Contract: Permanent
Contractual hours: 35 hours per week
Overtime: No overtime is payable but will be given as Time off in Lieu, in line with CERT’s TOIL policy
Holidays: CERT’s holiday year runs from 1 April to 31 March. In each holiday year the holiday entitlement is 30 days pro rata plus 4 public holidays (1 and 2 January, 25 and 26 December)
Pension: 5% employer contribution, 3% employee contribution
Place of work: At CERT’s offices in Alloa with some flexible working and some home working
Reports to: Chair of the CERT Board
Closing date for applications: 5pm on 31 January 2025
Interview date: Interviews will be held in Alloa during February 2025
You are advised to get in touch well in advance of the closing date to give us time to consider your application. Thank you for your interest