Deputy CEO, Trust Office - Nethy Bridge, United Kingdom - Abernethy
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1 month ago
Description
Full time, permanent contract, live-in (where required)Location:
Abernethy, Nethy Bridge, Inverness-shire PH25 3ED
Start date:
Immediate
General Information
As a Christian charity we believe, now more than ever, that shared adventures in the outdoors create incomparable opportunities to transform lives.
Since 1971 we have provided adventure experiences, courses, holidays and training opportunities at our residential Christian outdoor centres in stunning locations across Scotland.
Vibrant staff communities motivated by their faith in Christ serve participants from a diverse range of backgrounds and abilities.Who should apply?
This exciting and challenging role is essential to our ministry as we strive to make the Abernethy experience as safe, enjoyable, transformative and valuable, as possible for our guests and our team members.
First and foremost, we are looking for people who want to serve God in this kind of outreach, so your Christian Faith will be evident in your life.
This multi-faceted role requires a motivated self-starter with a keen understanding of leadership & management.What are the key roles of the Deputy CEO?
- Assisting the CEO in the daytoday operation of Abernethy
- Assisting the CEO in managing the work of the different centres to provide a highquality, safe experience for our guests & teams
- Being proactive at maintaining and developing our current business
- Assisting the CEO in the management of the Trust within the constraints of the budget
- Deputising for the CEO in their absence
- Assisting with the Spiritual outreach of the Trust amongst the team, the guests, and the wider community
- To contribute to the spiritual life of the Centre including morning reading and a weekly team fellowship
- To willingly carry out any other duties and functions associated with the work of the Trust as the need arises
The ideal Deputy CEO will:
- Have experience of team leadership and operating in a deputy's role
- Demonstrate proven management and motivational skills
- Have a minimum 3 years of relevant work experience
- Be able to demonstrate a sound understanding of risk management and risk benefit
- Be confident and professional at all times
- Have excellent communication skills with the ability to interact at all levels
- Possess strong organisational, prioritising and deadline management skills
- Anticipate and identify potential problems and provide solutions
- Have experience in one of the following: finance, marketing, sales & business development, recruitment, ministries or third sector work
- Have strong interpersonal skills
- Be a positive Christian role model for both guests and staff
Desirable
- Previous experience working with a church or Christian charity
- Previous experience in youth work, working with young adults, mentoring or discipleship
- An interest in outdoor adventure and the great outdoors
Benefits
- Monthly salary
- Fullboard accommodation provided, if required
- Paid annual leave (30 days per annum, inclusive of bank holidays)
- Use of Centre facilities including outdoor equipment.
- Opportunities to take an active role within the life of our local church and Christian youth work
- Living and working as part of a vibrant Christian community in a beautiful part of Scotland
- The opportunity to help shape the future of the Abernethy Trust as we enter an exciting new season and to be involved in growing, developing and mentoring the staff team
- Opportunity for personal training and development
- Very favourable rates for family on most Abernethy holidays and camps
- Participation in our annual Team Gathering
- Easy access to the local area including the Cairngorm mountains, river Spey and the Moray coast a fantastic outdoor playground
Good to know
- Fulltime, permanent contract
- It is a Genuine Occupational Requirement that the holder of this post is a practising Christian whose lifestyle is consistent with the values and doctrine of the Christian faith
Interested?
Next steps
- Please prayerfully consider whether this role may be right for you
- A covering note, of not more than two pages, outlining your motivation and relevant experience for the role
- Christian faith is an Occupational Requirement for this role
- The covering letter should also include the names of three referees. Please note these referees will not be contacted without your prior agreement
- A full CV, including educational and professional qualifications, a full employment history showing positions, responsibilities held and relevant achievements
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