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The Scottish Centre for Children with Motor Impairments
Cumbernauld
At the heart of everything we do is a passion for improving the lives and outcomes of Scotland’s children and young people.
Our mission is simple, to advance practice in Scotland so that children with complex communication, learning, health and care needs achieve their full potential.
This is an exciting time to join the Craighalbert Centre. Over the coming years, we will be launching a range of transformative projects that will help us achieve our vision of becoming a National Centre of Excellence.
The Chief Executive will provide strategic leadership, operational oversight, and inspirational direction to ensure the Scottish Centre for Children with Motor Impairments (SCCMI) achieves its mission of enabling children with complex communication, learning, health, and care needs to achieve their full potential. The postholder will work closely with the Board of Directors, staff, and stakeholders to deliver the organisation’s strategic objectives, ensure financial sustainability, and maintain SCCMI’s reputation as a national leader in transdisciplinary education, therapy, and care. They will act as the primary ambassador for SCCMI, championing its values and advocating for the rights and wellbeing of children with complex communication, learning, health and care needs across Scotland.
Responsibilities and Duties
Strategic Leadership
* Develop and implement SCCMI’s strategic vision in collaboration with the Board of Directors, ensuring alignment with the organisation’s mission and long-term goals.
* Lead the delivery of SCCMI’s strategic objectives, including growing the school roll, modernising infrastructure, and expanding the Early Intervention Programme.
* Drive innovation and continuous improvement, ensuring SCCMI remains at the forefront of best practice in transdisciplinary education, therapy, and care.
* Ensure SCCMI’s services are rights-based, holistic, and inclusive, promoting the highest levels of wellbeing and achievement for children and young people.
Governance and Compliance
* Work with the Board to ensure robust governance and compliance with charity law, company law, and other relevant regulations.
* Provide the Board with accurate and timely information to support effective decision-making and ensure compliance with regulatory and safeguarding responsibilities.
* Ensure SCCMI meets all statutory and regulatory requirements, including those related to safeguarding, health and safety, and equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Operational Management
* Oversee the day-to-day operations of SCCMI, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services that meet the needs of children, families, and stakeholders.
* Lead and manage a multidisciplinary team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and professional development.
* Ensure SCCMI’s facilities, equipment, and resources are maintained to the highest standards, supporting the delivery of innovative and effective services.
* Oversee SCCMI’s financial health, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting, ensuring sustainability and value for money.
* Lead efforts to secure funding through commissioned services, grants, donations, partnerships, and other income streams, reducing reliance on government grants.
* Optimise SCCMI’s assets, including the Craighalbert Centre, to support the organisation’s strategic objectives and financial sustainability.
Stakeholder Engagement
* Act as the primary ambassador for SCCMI, building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders, including families, commissioners, government agencies, funders and partner organisations.
* Represent SCCMI at local, national, and international levels, advocating for the rights and needs of children with complex communication, learning, health and care needs.
* Ensure service users and stakeholders are actively engaged in shaping SCCMI’s services and strategy.
People and Culture
* Provide inspirational leadership to the senior management team and staff, fostering a positive, inclusive, and high-performance culture.
* Ensure staff are supported through professional development, supervision, and clear performance management processes.
* Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion across SCCMI, ensuring policies and practices reflect the needs of the workforce and the children and families served.
* Foster depth, expertise, and a sense of ownership, empowering everyone to actively contribute to the organisation's success while feeling valued, supported, and fulfilled in their roles.
For more information contact our recruitment partner Sarah Gracie, Eden Scott on 07999 421314 or sarah.gracie@edenscott.com
Application Process
Send a CV and supporting statement to sarah.gracie@edenscott.com
Closing Date - 17/8/25
Stakeholder Event - 3/9/25
Interview date - 5/9/25
Special Requirements for Selection Events
We are fully supportive of discussing any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process to ensure no candidate is disadvantaged as a result of a disability or any other health condition. If you require any special arrangements to be made to ensure your full participation in the selection process, please let Sarah Gracie of Eden Scott know.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
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Full-time
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Education, General Business, and Health Care Provider
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