Chief Executive Officer
The Trades House of Glasgow
www.aspenpeople.co.uk/tradeshouse/
About Us
The Trades House of Glasgow is one of Scotland's oldest and most respected charitable institutions. Since 1605, we have played a vital role in supporting the people of Glasgow through charitable giving, educational initiatives and civic leadership.
Working alongside the Fourteen Incorporated Crafts, we invest in individuals and communities through grants, educational programmes, apprenticeship awards and initiatives that preserve traditional skills while creating opportunities for future generations. From our historic home in the iconic Trades Hall, we continue to combine a proud heritage with a forward-looking commitment to making a lasting difference across the city.
About the Role
This is a rare opportunity to lead one of Glasgow's most distinguished institutions into its next chapter.
As Chief Executive, you will provide strategic leadership across the organisation, ensuring the successful delivery of our charitable mission while strengthening our commercial sustainability and public profile. Working closely with the governing body and leading a dedicated team, you will champion good governance, develop new income streams, build influential partnerships and act as an ambassador for Trades House across Glasgow's civic, business and charitable communities.
This is a role for an inspiring leader who can honour our heritage while driving innovation, growth and long-term impact.
About You
You are an accomplished senior leader with the credibility, commercial awareness and strategic vision to lead a complex and respected organisation. An exceptional communicator and relationship builder, you are confident engaging with trustees, civic leaders, partners and stakeholders at every level.
You bring experience of governance, organisational leadership and financial or commercial management, together with the ability to identify new opportunities, secure sustainable income and deliver meaningful change. Above all, you are motivated by public benefit and are passionate about ensuring the Trades House of Glasgow continues to make a positive difference to communities across the city for generations to come.
How to apply
If you have any queries or wish to discuss the role further please contact: Katharine Price 07899 791 508, Donogh O’Brien 07795 812 574 or Gillian Blackadder 07475 035 621 or at Aspen People. The office number is 0141 212 7555
Further information & how to apply please review the microsite link:
www.aspenpeople.co.uk/tradeshouse/
Closing date: Midnight on Monday 17th August 2026
Interviews:
1st Stage (virtual) interviews w/c 31st August – dates TBC
Final (in person) w/c 7th September – dates TBC