Chief Executive

Applicants should have experience of leading arts, youth and/or charitable organisations, and have extensivefinancial management, fundraising, strategic partnership and staff management skills. Creative vision andcommitment to quality and inclusive arts practice are also important.Collaborative practice lies at the heart of Firefly’s ethos. The post-holder will be expected to liaise closely withFirefly’s Artistic Director, and actively support Firefly’s team of skilled arts practitioners, artists andtechnical specialists. The CEO post will be supported by Firefly’s p/t administrator and bookkeeper.Known for outstanding quality Firefly is West Lothian’s top provider of accessible drama, film, music, visual arts,dance and creative writing activity for children and young people aged 5 to 25 years.Our workshops, school, community and training programmes provide a safe and supportive environment for participantsto explore their world and challenge themselves. Our vision is that all young people in West Lothian areconfident, creative and resourceful and are skilled up for positive and proactive futures.This is a full-time post, based at Howden Park Centre, Livingston. The successful applicant will be required to workoccasional evening and weekend hours, and to travel to projects across West Lothian. An element of hybridworking may be negotiable.The CEO will be required to report regularly to Firefly's Board of Directors, primarily via the Chair of theBoard.Application notesInterested parties should contact Mark O’Donnell #####
to request the candidate pack. Completedapplications should be sent to the same email address in the form of a CV and a letter of application. Thoseshould outline your commitment to youth arts and the wider cultural sector, and the experience, skills andqualities that you would bring to Firefly and how those meet the requirements laid out in the job descriptionand person specification.Informal conversations about the post are welcome and should be requested by contacting Mark O'Donnell at theemail address shown.Deadline: 5th May 2024Interviews: Dates and venues tbc, but expected to be in-person during w/c 20th May 2024Based in Glenrothes and covering surrounding areas in Glenrothes, and Fife (On site)Closing9th May 2024YMCA Glenrothes provides learning and leisure opportunities as well as accommodation for 58 homeless people eachnight. The charity is spearheading digital inclusion for people with housing needs throughout Fife. YMCAGlenrothes is a long-standing partner with the local authority maintaining service level agreements andexcellent standards of care.We now require a new CEO to lead the organisation, demonstrate relevant leadership and management experience andshape the charity’s future vision. Applicants should evidence at least five years managerial experience, be ableto cultivate strategic partnerships and generate grant funding.Bo’ness Railway Station (home of the Museum) (Hybrid)Closing30th April 2024ObjectivesThe Scottish Railway Preservation Society (SRPS) owns the Museum of Scottish Railways and the Bo’ness and KinneilRailway and manages the core collection that has been Recognised as being of National Significance through theScottish Government’s Recognition Scheme. Most of the collection is owned by the Scottish Railway MuseumCollections Trust (SRMCT) and SRPS manages it on behalf of the owner. Visitors to the Bo’ness and KinneilRailway can see parts of the collection and other rolling stock in operation on the railway and visit the Museumof Scottish Railways.The post holder will work with our collection to enhance continually its presentation, documentation, storage and useof a searchable online collections database. There will also be a requirement to work closely with the Board andwith a team of volunteers. The post will be supervised by an appropriate member of the Board of the SRPS.Key ResponsibilitiesTo represent the interests of the Museum of Scottish Railways within the SRPS, including by attending meetingsof the Board and other management committees.To manage the staffing, maintenance and running of theMuseum.To manage the delivery of the customer experience in visiting the Museum.To lead andadvise the team who maintain the collection.To ensure the Board is provided with informedrecommendations on acquisitions, loans and disposals.To ensure the creation of a searchable collectiondatabase on our website.To facilitate public access to the collection, including through management ofthe museum’s social media accounts and website.To ensure compliance with the Museum AccreditationScheme and with Scottish Government’s Recognition guidelines.To manage the interactions of the Museum,including interfacing with the Scottish Railway Museum Collections Trust, particularly with regard to ownershipof vehicles.To represent the SRPS within national museum-supporting organisations.To identifyopportunities to apply for grants which would enhance the Museum’s ability to operate or improve the customerexperience and then direct the production of grant applications.To manage projects and contractorsinvolved in developing the Museum’s infrastructure as it expandsTo develop library facilities on siteat the MuseumTo proactively identify projects, and take forward ongoing projectsQualifications and ExperienceRelevant experience of working with a museum collection, and with staff and volunteersPracticalexperience of running a successful team, and managing budgetsFlexible, confident approach with theability to work independently or as part of a teamDemonstrable capacity todelegateDemonstrable capacity to commit to developing self and colleaguesExcellent verbal and written communication skillsHigh standard of written and spokenEnglishConfident IT skills with experience of collections management systemsFamiliarity withthe use of collections management databasesApplicants should be educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant subjectInterest in Scottish Railway HistoryExperience of working with AdlibExperience of project managementKnowledge of preventative conservationKnowledge of the Scottish Museum-supporting environment, including of grant giving organisations, and potential for raising fundsMuseums Galleries Scotland (MGS) is the National Development Body for Scotland’s museums and galleries. We support asector of 449 museums and galleries, through strategic investment, workforce development, advice and advocacy.We are a forward facing and inclusive organisation, committed to the ongoing development of a positive culturefor our team.We are seeking an experienced professional to lead our work to clearly communicate the positive value and impact ofthe museums and galleries sector. You will do this by developing and leading advocacy campaigns and activitythat make a strong case for Scotland’s museums and galleries sector to influence a range of audiences andstakeholders including Government Officials, Government Ministers, MSPs, relevant Committees, relevant fundersand other key organisations and influencers.Politically astute, the Senior Advocacy and Public Affairs Manager possesses strong communication and influencingskills, using information, research and data to build a political and public case for the sector and informevidence-based advocacy messaging and activity.Being able to navigate and effectively communicate complex issues that implicate the wider culture and heritagesector in Scotland will be essential. This is especially vital as parts of our sector face profound budgetchallenges, many navigating rising operational costs and workforce pressures while also striving to adapt toensure relevance to communities and users. As national development body, MGS needs to advocate clearly andeffectively on their behalf.This role offers an enriching opportunity to be creative and proactive in developing our organisational voice tohighlight pressures on, and make a strong case for, Scotland’s museums and galleries.The successful candidate will manifest MGS’s core values: collaboration, integrity, passion for museums, andcourageousness.University of Strathclyde Student Association (‘Strath Union’) has been the beating heart of activity for students onthe Strathclyde campus since 1964 and exists to connect all students to ensure everyone can thrive whilststudying at the University of Strathclyde.Consistently ranked as the number one Student Union in Scotland, according to What Uni’s Student Choice Awards(WUSCA), we are currently one of ten Student Unions, across the UK, shortlisted for WUSCA’s 2024 StudentAssociation of the Year and recently won both UK and Scottish NUS awards for overall employee satisfaction,liberation & equality and community and solidarity. As an organisation, we are bold, ambitious, andinnovative much like the University and the 25,000+ students it supports.We are looking for a new Chief Executive who not only lives our values but can lead the organisation through its nextphase of growth and change. It is imperative that we continue to meet both the current and future needs ofstudents, building a strong sense of community and ensuring the student voice remains prevalent and reflects theneeds, wants and desires of an ever-changing and evolving student body. As our Chief Executive, you will alsoensure the continued financial sustainability of the organisation by identifying opportunities to diversifyincome aligned to our core mission of connecting students so everyone can thrive.This is a unique opportunity to work alongside student leaders, a highly effective staff team and senior staff at theUniversity of Strathclyde to deliver meaningful change and further enhance the student experience and ultimatelyensure every student is supported in their wellbeing and their learning so they get the most out of their timewith the university. The university has recently launched its 2030 Strategy and we are looking for our new ChiefExecutive to work with our Board to develop the Union’s new strategic plan that will look to the next 5 years ofgrowth and development.As an innovative, solutions-focused, and inspiring leader, you will be able to demonstrate a proven track record inthe development and delivery of strategic and operational business plans to achieve an organisation’s vision.With strong stakeholder management experience coupled with a proven track record in building and maintaining awide range of collaborative relationships and partnerships, the successful candidate will also bring the desireto support and act as a mentor to elected Student Union Officers to build and develop their knowledge andexperience in terms of managing/running an effective organisation.If you are excited by the opportunity to join an ambitious and award-winning organisation and share our passion tosupport and empower all Strathclyde students to unleash their potential and therefore thrive at university andbeyond, we would welcome your application.
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