Application closing date: 08/04/2020
Salary: £51,034 - £59,135 (Grade 7) per annum
Package: plus excellent benefits

Job description

Equate Scotland

Director - Fixed term contract until June 2021 (with likely continuation of funding to extend contract)

Equate Scotland is the national expert organisation on women's under-representation in science, engineering, technology and the built environment. We are hosted by and partner with Edinburgh Napier University.

We are based in the heart of Edinburgh city centre in the Edinburgh Napier University Craiglockhart campus. We work with industry, academia, the Scottish Government and public bodies to make tangible and sustainable change, enabling more women to study and work in these key sectors. 
You can find out more information about us here.

We believe in creating an inclusive and enjoyable place of work and are therefore are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. You will be leading a proactive team, dedicated to the cause of women's social and economic equality.

The role

We are looking for a new Director to lead the organisation's delivery focusing on external relations, partnership building and income generation. You will be responsible for supporting and developing the team to assist them to meet strategic and funding objectives. You will be supported and advised by the organisation's steering group, which includes expert representatives from across STEM, business, policy making and women's labour market equality.

To find out more about the role, please click here

Who we are looking for

This role is ideal for an experienced leader or manager either in the third, public or private sector, who has a detailed understanding of and commitment to gender equality

Applicants must demonstrate:

• Proven ability to establish and manage positive relationships with external stakeholders.
• Significant experience of budget management, leading organisational strategies and writing successful funding bid.
• Experience of policy influencing and a good understanding of Government and Parliament working.
• Experience of leading, managing and motivating staff, building on values and behaviours to develop a culture that enables people to reach their potential

The ideal candidate would also have experience of being a spokesperson and working with media.

Benefits we offer

In return, we offer a great working environment where we support ambition, recognise achievement and offer an attractive benefits package. This includes a minimum of 36 days annual leave (includes bank holidays), a generous pension scheme, professional development opportunities, discounted access to onsite sports facilities and a wide range of other staff discounts.

Salary: Grade 7

Additional Information

• Closing date: 8th April 2020 (midnight GMT)
• Interviews are expected to be held week commencing 20th April 2020 
• Please note due to COVID-19 interviews will take place via phone or video conferencing

The University is committed to inclusion, demonstrated through our work in respect of our diversity awards and accreditations and holds Disability Confident, Carer Positive and Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champion status. More details can be found here.