Experience

Scouts Scotland

• United Kingdom
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Oct 2021 - Present

• Head of Scouting Operations / Deputy Chief Executive

  • Jul 2019 - Oct 2021

  » Strategic leadership role within the senior leadership team, senior volunteer team, trustee board and other governance and operational committees.» Lead, develop, manage and inspire staff teams.» Maintain provision of logistical support to trustees, national and local volunteers.» Manage the technological needs of the organisation including telecommunications and the digital infrastructure.» Act as the data controller and direct data processers in line with the data protection policy.» Maintain positive relationships internally and externally with partners and stakeholders and represent the organisation as appropriate in Scotland and across the UK.

• Head of Scouting Operations

  • Oct 2015 - Oct 2021

  » Lead role in the creation, implementation, and monitoring of the strategic plan with a focus on growth, inclusion, youth shaped and community impact.» Manage policy interpretation in a Scottish context linked to devolved government, charity regulation, education and legal systems.» Responsibility for financial budgeting and monitoring.» Maintain logistical support to volunteers, trustees and committees nationally and locally including regular reporting to the trustee board, operational committees and volunteer forums.

• Programme and Development Executive

  • Apr 2001 - Sep 2015

  » Contribute effectively to origination and delivery of programme and development related projects, events, initiatives and administration.» Contribute to the generation and production of resource material in support of the development of Scouting.» Respond to queries and support needs of members of the organisation, other colleagues and the wider public.» Provide advice and practical support as required by and for senior volunteers and working groups on the development and implementation of policy within their designated areas of work.



Scotsman publications

• Distribution Manager

  • Mar 1990 - Apr 2001

  » Managing a network of distributors across defined areas. » Applying resources as required to achieve results. » Leading the recruitment and training of a distribution team. » Responding to complaints from members of the public. » Managing a network of distributors across defined areas. » Applying resources as required to achieve results. » Leading the recruitment and training of a distribution team. » Responding to complaints from members of the public.