Deputy Chief Executive Officer

The Stornoway Trust; Stornoway; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Stornoway Trust invites applications for the Deputy Chief Executive Officer role based on the Isle of Lewis. You will oversee day-to-day estate operations, including the Lews Castle grounds, and engage in strategic growth opportunities linked to renewable energy to strengthen the Trust's capacity and resilience.

Ideal candidates bring experience in sustainable land management, tenant liaison, and financial oversight, with Gaelic knowledge desirable and MRICS qualification a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in sustainable land management including crofting, woodland management, and/or renewable energy.
• Track record of tenant liaison, staff/contractor management, lease negotiation, and resource and financial management.
• Knowledge of Gaelic and island culture desirable; MRICS qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Estate including Lews Castle grounds.
• Support strategic growth opportunities linked to renewable energy.
• Build capacity and resilience within the Trust.

Skills

Land management

Tenant liaison

Staff management

Contractor management

Lease negotiation

Financial management

Renewable energy awareness

Education

MRICS qualification

Job description

Deputy Chief Executive Officer

About Us:

The Stornoway Trust (SC(phone number removed)) on the Northeast of the island of Lewis is Scotland’s oldest community land trust, dating to 1923. The 69,000-acre estate is now home to 11,000 people and comprises 40 crofting townships with 1,300 crofts, 200 allotments, farmland and the Lews Castle Grounds in Stornoway.

About the role:

The newly created role of Deputy Chief Executive Officer will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Estate including the Lews Castle grounds. There will also be the opportunity to support the Factor with strategic growth opportunities linked to renewable energy. This important role will build both capacity and resilience within the Trust.

We are seeking an individual with:

• A good working understanding and experience of sustainable land management including crofting, woodland management and/or renewable energy.
• A track record of successful tenant liaison, management of staff and contractors, lease negotiation and resource and financial management is also essential for this role.
• A knowledge of Gaelic and island culture is considered desirable, as is a MRICS Chartered Surveyor qualification.

If you would like to contribute to the long-term future of the Stornoway Trust and the community it serves, then we would like to hear from you.

Reference: AGS701

Vacancy: Deputy Chief Executive Officer

Location: Isle of Lewis

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000

Hours: Full Time

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