CEO — Driving Data‑Driven Public Benefit

Research Data; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Research Data Scotland seeks a Chief Executive Officer to steer the organisation through its next development phase, driving impact, sustainability and public benefit. You will work with the Board to shape strategy, oversee finances and governance, and champion data-driven research with government partners across the UK and Scotland.

Ideally you bring executive-level leadership, strong stakeholder engagement and a track record in complex environments.

Qualifications

• Executive leadership experience at senior level.
• Track record delivering strategy and change.
• Significant stakeholder engagement with government bodies.
• Strong financial oversight, governance and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organisation and set strategic direction.
• Collaborate with the Board and Leadership Team to drive impact.
• Build influential relationships with public sector, partners and funders.
• Oversee governance, risk, performance and sustainability.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategy development

Stakeholder engagement

Financial oversight

Governance & risk management

Job description

Research Data Scotland seeks a Chief Executive Officer to steer the organisation through its next development phase, driving impact, sustainability and public benefit. You will work with the Board to shape strategy, oversee finances and governance, and champion data-driven research with government partners across the UK and Scotland.

Ideally you bring executive-level leadership, strong stakeholder engagement and a track record in complex environments.