Chief Executive Officer Job Stirling area,Scotland UK,Management

Location:

Stirling Head Office with travel throughout Scotland

Reports to:

The Board of Directors

Terms and Conditions:

Salary: SJC pts 56-63 (£71,361 - £83,832) - 35 hours per week

Pension: 8% Employers Contributions to a pension scheme of choice

Time off in lieu will be provided for periodic weekend and evening work.

Travel throughout Scotland.

Role Responsibilities:

1. Strategic leadership

Provide visible and values-led leadership for Dyslexia Scotland, championing our purpose, values and ambition as a trusted and influential national voice on dyslexia and inclusion.
Work with the Board to ensure Dyslexia Scotland is well governed, financially sustainable and positioned to maximise its impact over the coming years.
Lead the delivery and evaluation of our five-year strategy, “Working Towards a Dyslexia Friendly Society” while translating strategic ambition into clear priorities, plans and measurable outcomes.

2. Policy, influence and public profile

Work collaboratively with Dyslexia Scotland’s President, Vice Presidents and Ambassadors and identify opportunities to build awareness and understanding of dyslexia across Scotland.
Build and sustain trusted relationships with Scottish Government, public bodies, partners and decision-makers to strengthen Dyslexia Scotland’s influence on policy and practice.
Represent Dyslexia Scotland publicly and with credibility across media, policy, professional and public forums.

3. Lived experience and engagement

Continue to ensure that meaningful opportunities are created for people with dyslexia to inform the organisation’s services, policy positions, influencing and public voice.
Build strong and trusted relationships with Dyslexia Scotland’s members, branches, volunteers and the wider community.
Champion inclusive practice across the organisation and in Dyslexia Scotland’s external work.

4. Financial sustainability and income generation

Lead the organisation’s approach to long-term financial sustainability and income diversification.
Protect and grow existing income while identifying and developing new opportunities across grants, statutory funding, trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships, individual giving, sponsorship and other appropriate income streams.
Build and sustain strong relationships with funders, donors, corporate partners and supporters.

5. Organisational leadership and people

Lead, support and motivate Dyslexia Scotland’s staff team, to continue the organisation’s embedded culture of inclusiveness, creativity and high performance
Ensure appropriate people policies, systems and practices are in place.
Recognise the nature of leading a small organisation and be willing to work directly across operational priorities where required.

6. Governance, risk and compliance

Ensure Dyslexia Scotland complies with all relevant legal, regulatory, statutory and contractual requirements, including those of OSCR and Companies House.
Maintain an effective corporate governance framework, including risk management, internal control and financial reporting.
Support the Board in maintaining the highest standards of transparency, accountability and ethical leadership.

7. Impact, evidence and learning

Ensure Dyslexia Scotland can demonstrate the difference its work makes for people with dyslexia.
Use evidence, data and lived experience to inform organisational decision-making and priorities.
Oversee the measurement and reporting of organisational performance and impact.

Person Specification

The successful candidate does not need to arrive with every aspect of specialist knowledge. We are interested in the leadership capability, values, judgement and experience required to lead Dyslexia Scotland successfully into its next phase.

Significant senior leadership experience, with evidence…