Chief Executive Officer

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.

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