CEO
Aberlour Child Care Trust
£112,000
Stirling
More information on the role can be found on the dedicated recruitment microsite at https://www.aspenpeople.co.uk/aberlour/.
The Chief Executive will direct and control all aspects of Aberlour, generating a mission-based drive to attain the best outcomes for children and families, maintaining a strong focus on growing the organisation’s impact, and ensuring that the requirements of the Board and stakeholders are met. Working in partnership with the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive will develop and drive the overall strategic objectives and priorities, leading a highly skilled and dedicated organisation and focussing on ensuring best practice and effective corporate governance is built into all service, professional and corporate areas.
Principal Responsibilities
- Working collaboratively with the Board of Directors, the Senior Leadership Team and staff, develop and ensure the effective implementation of a vision and strategy for Aberlour that satisfies the core purpose.
- Provide advice and support to Board Members to ensure that the Board fulfils its corporate and statutory requirements.
- Develop and implement an annual business plan and budget that provide a framework for the achievement of organisation objectives.
- With the Chair and Committee leads, develop a reporting schedule covering all key performance indicators for Board discussion and decision.
- Build relationships with politicians, the media and government officials to advance the aims of Aberlour.
- Lead and manage the executive team, ensuring their professional performance and development needs are addressed.
- Maintain effective networks with all principal supporters and stakeholders. This will require an ambassadorial role on behalf of Aberlour, attending events, speaking on platforms and being the face of the organisation. At all times seek opportunities to expand and promote the role of Aberlour.
- Be cognisant of risks and changes in the external environment that could impact on Aberlour.
- Develop processes to ensure continuous business improvement through the implementation of effective quality management and risk systems.
For a confidential discussion please contact Catriona Mackie or Lauryn Pringle at Aspen People on 0141 212 7555.
How to Apply
To apply, please upload your CV and cover letter (as one document). Applicants will be shortlisted for interview by matching the details given in their CV and covering letter, as one document, against the job description. We would therefore ask applicants to provide clear evidence to show how your experience, skills and knowledge match those requirements as well as why you are interested in the role.
Please note that you will receive an automatic acknowledgement of your application – if you do not receive this please contact Nicole Don at Aspen on 0141 212 7555.
Recruitment Timetable
We have provided below a note of all the critical dates within this recruitment campaign which we hope will help you plan your diary:
Closing date: Monday 12th May
Interviews: Wednesday 11th June