Chief Executive Officer hybrid

• Chief Executive Officer - Glasgow with hybrid/home working

Contract type Part time / Permanent

Part-Time: 0.4-0.6 Full time equivalent; 15-22.5 hours per week, flexible across 7 days. Permanent contract.

Location: Glasgow G4 9XP
- flexible with hybrid/home working

Annual Leave
: 28 days annual leave pro-rata, plus progressive leave policy.

Pinkston Watersports is a unique and ambitious charity, operating Scotland's only artificial white-water course and a large clean-water canal basin in the heart of Glasgow. As a legacy project of the 2014 Commonwealth Games, Pinkston has grown into a thriving urban watersports centre and community hub, creating opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to access outdoor activity, develop skills and improve wellbeing.

Operating as a self-sustaining charity, we combine commercial activity with community impact. Our year-round programme reaches schools, youth groups, families, clubs, rescue services, corporate partners and local communities, ensuring that outdoor adventure remains accessible while generating income to support our wider charitable mission.

Our work is delivered across four key business areas: school and community programmes, public activity sessions, venue hire for clubs and specialist organisations, and secure storage facilities. Together, these activities create a diverse income base that enables Pinkston to balance financial sustainability with meaningful social impact.

As we enter our next phase of development, we are seeking a Chief Executive Officer who can build on strong foundations, provide strategic leadership and help shape the long-term future of the organisation. This is an opportunity to lead a respected charity with significant potential for growth, strengthening partnerships, diversifying income streams and expanding our impact across Glasgow and beyond.

The successful candidate will share our belief that outdoor activity can transform lives and communities. They will be excited by the challenge of leading a dynamic organisation, working alongside a committed Board, staff team, volunteers and partners to ensure Pinkston continues to thrive as both a sustainable business and a force for positive social change.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of one of Scotland's most distinctive outdoor and community organisations.

Working closely with our Board of Trustees, the CEO will provide strategic leadership across all aspects of the organisation, ensuring Pinkston remains financially sustainable, delivers meaningful community impact, and continues to grow its reputation as a leading watersports and outdoor learning centre.

The successful candidate will have the vision to identify new opportunities, the leadership skills to develop a high-performing team, and the commercial awareness to ensure a sustainable future for the organisation.

• Lead the development and delivery of Pinkston's strategic plan.
• Work with the Board of Trustees to deliver the organisation's charitable objectives and long-term vision.
• Ensure the financial sustainability of the organisation through effective planning, income generation and budget management.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with funders, partners, local authorities, governing bodies and community stakeholders.
• Lead fundraising activity and identify new opportunities for grants, sponsorship and earned income.
• Provide leadership and support to the centre manager, staff team, volunteers and freelance instructors.
• Ensure the organisation maintains the highest standards of governance, health and safety, safeguarding and regulatory compliance.
• Champion inclusion and accessibility across all areas of the organisation.
• Represent Pinkston Watersports locally, nationally and within the paddle sports and outdoor sector.
• Drive innovation and support the development of new projects, programmes and partnerships.

• Significant leadership experience within a charity, social enterprise, public sector or commercial organisation.
• Experience of strategic planning and organisational development.
• Strong financial management and budget oversight skills.
• Experience securing funding, developing business opportunities or generating income.
• Experience leading and managing teams.
• Ability to build effective partnerships and stakeholder relationships.
• Excellent communication and presentation…