Head of Greater Glasgow and Clyde Healthcare Charity

TN United Kingdom; Ellon; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare organization is looking for a dynamic leader to head its charity initiatives. This role involves developing and implementing strategic plans, managing funding programs, and fostering relationships with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and communication skills, along with a background in charity management. Join a forward-thinking team committed to making a positive impact in the community, while enjoying a supportive and inclusive work environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead and innovate within a vital sector, driving meaningful change and supporting diverse community needs.

Qualifications

• Degree-level education or equivalent experience; MBA preferred.
• Senior experience in charity strategy and project management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement charity strategy aligned with trustees’ guidance.
• Oversee grant operations from pre-award to post-award.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Presentation Skills

Analytical Abilities

Problem Solving

Report Writing

Proposal Development

Organizational Skills

Education

Degree-level education

MBA (desirable)

Job description

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Head of Greater Glasgow and Clyde Healthcare Charity, Ellon

Client: NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde

Location: Ellon, United Kingdom

Job Category: -

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 8ac794c40374

Job Views: 3

Posted: 10.05.2025

Expiry Date: 24.06.2025

Job Description:

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK, employing around 40,000 staff across various clinical and non-clinical roles. We provide acute hospital, primary, community, and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million, extending to 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced senior leader to head the Greater Glasgow and Clyde Healthcare Charity. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing the charity’s strategy, policies, and procedures, and managing a broad portfolio of funding programs. This role involves overseeing fund governance and building strong relationships with trustees, the Healthcare Charity Committee, and fundholders. The role reports to the Assistant Director of Finance and is based at Caledonia House, Cardonald Park.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a charity strategy aligned with trustees’ guidance, engaging effectively with the Board of Trustees and the Healthcare Charity Committee.
• Communicate with fundholders, providing training and guidance on charity legislation and requirements.
• Collaborate with finance and administrative teams to achieve charity objectives.
• Oversee all aspects of grant operations, from pre-award to post-award, ensuring effective processes.
• Develop evaluation policies and measure the impact of funding programs.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree-level education or equivalent professional experience; an MBA is desirable.
• Senior experience in charity strategy, project management, grants administration, and impact evaluation.

Skills:

• Strong leadership, communication, and presentation skills, with high numeracy and analytical abilities.
• Creative problem solver with innovative thinking.
• Excellent report writing and proposal development skills, with coaching abilities.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Further contact details can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.

We encourage applications from all community sections and promote a culture of inclusion. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is committed to being a Forces Friendly Employer and supports applications from the Armed Forces community.

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