Scottish Outdoor Education Centres
Scottish Outdoor Education Centres

Charity registered in Scotland SC002278

SOEC is a charity and social enterprise and has spent over 80 years enabling people to access the outdoors and the environment in a safe and sustainable way. We offer a broad range of programmes and activities, all designed to be relevant, exciting and challenging. Every year we welcome thousands of people to our Centres. Our main visitors are schools and youth groups. We also welcome groups of all types and for a range of focus, including music, arts, drama, sports; in fact, all types of clubs and societies.

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Top job! Chief Executive at SOEC

  • Full time
  • £50,000
  • Biggar
  • Closing 22nd April 2022

SOEC is a charity and social enterprise and has a long and inspirational history. We hope to inspire you to join us and lead our organisation into the next phase of its development.

As we continue our recovery from the pandemic, we seek a dynamic, resilient Chief Executive with leadership and business skills, inspiration, motivation and vision, and the experience to take SOEC forward to benefit future generations of children and young people.

SOEC is primarily an educational organisation, focusing on residential outdoor learning, and we are looking for someone who can develop and guide the organisation accordingly, while keeping true to our charitable aims and ethos.

SOEC stands ready for the next major stage of its development and there has never been a time of greater opportunity for a committed and innovative management team to move our organisation forward.

Working closely with our Board and Trustees, the Chief Executive’s key responsibilities include:

  • leading and overseeing implementation of SOEC’s strategy and vision
  • ensuring overall quality of the company’s performance
  • leading and developing the senior management team
  • ensuring the company’s long-term security and stability
  • managing business growth and development

The successful candidate must have sound senior management experience, leadership qualities and a clear understanding of financial management. They will be an excellent communicator and have understanding of the outdoor learning sector.

Further information on the role is available in the job application pack below.

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