Overview
Lesmahagow Development Trust is entering a landmark three-year period of growth. Supported by the Scottish Government’s Strengthening Communities Programme, we are moving beyond traditional grant‑funded delivery toward a model of long‑term economic independence and community‑led infrastructure. We are seeking a commercially‑minded Business Manager to drive the financial evolution of the Trust. You will treat our community assets as a portfolio, identifying new revenue streams and operational efficiencies to ensure our long‑term independence from grant funding. You will be responsible for transitioning the trust away from grant dependency by optimising our assets and building a resilient, sustainable income model.
Key Deliverables
* Commercial sustainability: identifying and developing business models that generate a sustainable commercial surplus to reduce grant dependency.
* Financial management & reporting: maintaining the Trust’s day‑to‑day financial records, managing cash flow, and producing internal quarterly reports to ensure the Trust remains within budget.
* Asset & operations oversight: strategic management of physical and financial assets to ensure they are performing optimally for the community.
* Grant compliance: ensuring all financial reporting for the Strengthening Communities Programme is accurate and submitted on time to trigger quarterly payments.
Essential Criteria
* Commercial experience: proven track record in business management, commercial development, or social enterprise leadership.
* Financial literacy: competency in day‑to‑day financial management.
* Reporting skills: ability to prepare clear financial summaries, reconciliations, and budget‑versus‑actual reports for Board review.
* Operational management: experience in overseeing contracts, leases, or facilities to ensure cost‑efficiency and compliance.
* Strategic planning: ability to translate the Trust’s goals into viable business cases that generate income.
Desirable Criteria
* Governance knowledge: understanding of charity finance regulations.
* Accountancy systems: experience in the use of cloud accounting software (e.g. Xero) and spreadsheet modeling.
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