Chief Executive - GLA13074

Job Description

Bursting with energy, passion and personality, Glasgow is Scotland's cultural and sporting powerhouse and one of Europe's most vibrant and dynamic cities. As the UK's first UNESCO City of Music, Scotland's first UNESCO Learning City, and the only city to have been named European Capital of Sport twice, Glasgow is home to world-class museums, galleries and attractions, a rich architectural heritage and a thriving and diverse food and drink scene. Glasgow's outstanding programme of year-round events and festivals is recognised globally, and the city is a first-choice destination for nearly four million tourists every year.

As one of Scotland's largest charities, Glasgow Life is at the heart of this wonderful city. We work to promote the life-changing benefits of culture, physical activity and sport, as well as promoting Glasgow to a global audience.

Working across museums, libraries, the arts, music, physical activity and sport, learning, and heritage programmes, we are committed to ensuring everyone benefits from the life-changing experience of participating in culture, physical activity and sport. Our passionate colleagues and volunteers provide support and inspiration for the people of Glasgow, enabling them to access the experiences that matter most to them.

The primary focus of the Chief Executive of Glasgow Life is to maximise the positive impacts the charity has in Glasgow and Scotland, leading the delivery of the city's innovative strategies for culture, libraries, physical activity and sport, events, and tourism, as well as contributing to Glasgow's wider heritage strategies and community planning.

The Chief Executive is also responsible for nurturing and further developing relationships with key Scottish, UK and international stakeholders for the benefit of Glasgow Life.

The Chief Executive drives our high-performance culture, ensuring our charity delivers against its ambitious vision, mission and purpose.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Leading the strategic direction, financial planning and culture of the organisation, driving Glasgow Life's vision and strategy to ensure long-term organisational and financial sustainability.
2. Leading the delivery of Glasgow Life's plans to improve the mental and physical wellbeing of citizens and visitors through culture, physical activity and sport.
3. Continuing to find innovative ways to grow and diversify Glasgow Life's income base, optimising its assets and identifying new opportunities for growth, creating a sustainable future for the organisation and the best possible services for Glasgow's citizens.
4. Leading the approach to securing grant funding, public & institutional donations and fundraising activities.
5. Supporting the city's visitor economy and enhancing the city's reputation as a great place to live, work, learn and visit through the delivery of local, national and international events and the management of world-class collections.
6. Building, managing and nurturing highly effective relationships, influencing key stakeholders, partner organisations and other agencies to increase the focus on the impact that culture, physical activity and sport has on community wellbeing as well as economic regeneration, informing both national and international policy.
7. Providing strong EDI leadership, ensuring equality, diversity