General Manager
Job in
City of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh Area, EH1, Scotland, UK
Listed on 2026-06-01
Listing for:
Fountainbridge Canalside Community Trust
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-01
Job specializations:
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Management
Program / Project Manager, Operations Manager, General Management -
Non-Profit & Social Impact
Job Description & How to Apply Below
About the Role
As FCCT’s most senior staff member, you will provide strategic leadership while staying closely connected to day‑to‑day operations. This is a hands‑on and varied role, ideal for someone who enjoys combining big‑picture thinking with practical community‑focused delivery.
Key Responsibilities- Leadership & Strategy
- Provide inspiring and inclusive leadership for staff and volunteers
- Work with the Board to deliver strategic and operational plans
- Oversee impact measurement and reporting, including the Annual Report
- Governance
- Act as the key link between the Board and staff
- Support strong governance, including acting as Company Secretary
- Finance & Fundraising
- Lead financial planning, budgeting, and reporting
- Drive fundraising, major grant applications, and income generation
- Build strong relationships with funders and partners
- Operations & People
- Support and line‑manage staff and volunteers
- Oversee social enterprise activities, community programmes, and events
- Lead delivery of flagship initiatives such as the Edinburgh Canal Festival
- Contribute to FCCT’s public profile and digital presence
- Participate in the on‑call rota as Designated Person Ashore for boat operations
- External Relations
- Act as the public face of FCCT
- Build partnerships with local groups, businesses, and stakeholders
- Champion the value of blue and green spaces and community wellbeing
- Essential:
- Strong leadership and management experience in a charity, social enterprise, or community setting
- Proven project management and fundraising skills
- Confident with financial information and decision‑making
- Excellent people management skills
- Excellent communication and relationship‑building abilities
- Able to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on operational delivery
- Committed to inclusivity, sustainability, and community empowerment
- Desirable:
- Experience in community development, volunteering, environmental or heritage projects
- Income generation or social enterprise experience
- Understanding of impact measurement
- Experience supporting volunteers and inclusive participation
- A varied and meaningful leadership role in a friendly, purpose‑driven charity
- Flexible working from day one
- Training and development opportunities
- Pro rata holiday allowance including bank holidays
- Christmas shutdown period
- 5% employer pension contribution
- An annual canal boat trip
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