Job Description
Chief Executive Officer Location: Hybrid – blended working between home, VANL office and community venues in North Lanarkshire Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 35 hours per week (as required) Salary: £57,000 to £62,500, with starting point depending on experience Would you like to help our community and voluntary sector support local people and communities more effectively? If yes, then you might be interested in the CEO role at VANL? About Us: Voluntary Action North Lanarkshire (VANL) is a major charitable organisation which provides support to community and voluntary organisations across the whole of North Lanarkshire. VANL is one of 32 Third Sector Interfaces (TSIs) in Scotland and a registered charity. Before applying for this role please take time to read the job pack & job descriptions Chief Executive Officer Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership Work with staff and trustees to ensure delivery, review, and development of VANL s Strategy by: • developing and delivering appropriate and quality support services for the North Lanarkshire CVS and volunteering • ensuring effective management of the Community Solutions Programme • sustaining and strengthening VANL s infrastructure, systems and processes, including governance, HR, financial and risk management; operations; external communications, and performance management • facilitating shared understanding within VANL of external factors that may impact the charity’s operations, including changes in the regulatory, political, economic, and social environment; developing our capability to respond flexibly to changing conditions; and creating a climate where necessary improvements can be effectively implemented. • ensure effective assessment and reporting of VANL s performance, informed by customer feedback. • Ensuring that VANL s Strategy and performance is effectively communicated to internal and external stakeholders so that the organisation is recognised as a trusted and respected role model within the voluntary and community sector. • Act as the senior spokesperson for VANL. Enabling Governance • Maintain regular and open communication with VANL s board of trustees, including provision of timely and accurate information on VANL s operations, finances and initiatives to support trustee governance. • Collaborate with the Board Chair and sub-committee chairs to plan and prepare for effective board and committee meetings. • Ensure that the decisions made and policies approved by the Board are implemented. • Work with the board to ensure that effective governance practices are in place and that VANL fulfils all legal requirements. External Relationships and Communications • Work with VANL staff to develop and maintain effective relationships with the North Lanarkshire CVS; public agencies serving North Lanarkshire; funders; and other stakeholders such as the TSI Scotland Network; SCVO and Scottish Government. • Ensure effective resourcing, planning and delivery of VANL s external communications, including digital communications and events. Financial Management • Work closely with VANL s Financial Manager and Trustees to ensure effective financial management including budgeting controls and reporting to the Board and funders. People Management • Sustain and improve VANL s positive and supportive work environment for our staff. • Work with VANL s HR and Operations Manager to provide effective leadership of VANL s corporate HR function. Chief Executive Officer Requirements: • Educated to degree standard or equivalent professional qualification. • Ability to pursue the mission and objectives of an organisation with passion and drive and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement. • Inspirational leadership, management, and motivational skills with a balanced approach • Highly organised and personally effective, with good operational and project management skills. • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills., with an ability to persuade and influence in person and in writing. • Strategic thinker with robust analytical skills. You may also have experience in the following: CEO, Chief Exec, Chief Executive, Director, Head of, Senior Executive, Managing Director, MD, Manager, Board Member, Chair of the Board, CFO, COO, and Community Support. REF-(Apply online only)
