Chief Executive Officer

**Lothian Community Transport Services ** _(LCTS)_

**Chief Executive Officer**

**Reporting to**:The Chair and Board of Trustees.

Development and management of the organisation.

**Key Responsibilities**:This requires balancing service requirements and opportunities, whilst maintaining overall strategic direction within the values and policies of LCTS.

**Responsible for**:Staff Team, including volunteers.

**Based at**:200 Sir Harry Lauder Road, Edinburgh.

**Salary**:Circa £50,000.

**Hours**:35 Hours per week.

28 days Annual Leave, plus 7 days
**Holidays**: statutory public holidays.

A matched pension contribution of up to
6% into any legal pension fund.

**Benefits**:
Flexible/hybrid working, informal work environment & free parking.

LCTS is passionate about enabling people, particularly those who are isolated, to lead a fuller life and has been providing, safe, high-quality accessible transport across the
Edinburgh and the Lothians for over thirty years.

In addition, LCTS has an enviable reputation for providing driver training, through our wholly owned subsidiary, Transport Training Skills.

LCTS is registered in Scotland as a company limited by guarantee ( _SC134332_) and is also a charity _(SC018884_).

The CEO has responsibility for the efficient day-to-day running of LCTS. They are also responsible for strategic leadership, ensuring a strong vision is developed and communicated to employees, stakeholders and partners, managing change as the organisation evolves.

**Our core values**:
We seek to:

- Be rooted in our communities
- Improve the lives of those using our services
- Be trusted and respected by the people we serve.

We aim to:

- Work as a team
- Be reliable and flexible
- Do everything to as high a standard as possible.

We strive to be:

- A centre of excellence
- Pioneering and innovative
- Passionate and committed in what we do.

**Main Requirements**:

- Ensure LCTS has a clear vision.
- Ensure that LCTS has a robust delivery plan.
- Provide the Board of Trustees and staff with appropriate information, advice and support, to enable them to fulfil their role and responsibilities.
- Facilitate organisational development through proactive management.
- Lead on organisational communication.
- Identify and develop new members and customers for LCTS and TTS.
- Develop and market new products and services.
- Ensure all policies and procedures are regularly reviewed and ensure necessary compliance.
- Fulfil the role of Company Secretary for LCTS.
- Assume overall day-to-day operational responsibility of the organisation.

**Operational**:

- Ensure LCTS has sufficient resources to deliver services.
- Ensure staff and volunteers have the necessary qualifications and training.
- Maintain records for the efficient and legal operation of the vehicles, ensuring compliance and legal operation, adopting best practice wherever possible.
- Provide operational reports as required.

LCTS is registered in Scotland as a company limited by guarantee ( _SC134332_) and is also a charity _(SC018884_).

**Management**:

- Lead the team and work collectively with others regarding operations, monitoring and financial management.
- Negotiate, manage and monitor Service Level Agreements, contracts and other appropriate agreements, in relation to current and future service provision.
- Provide regular updates and written reports to the Board of Trustees.

**External Relationships**:

- Act as a focal point of contact for external partners and stakeholders, ensuring they are adequately and appropriately briefed.
- Ensure LCTS is positively promoted to key audiences, and that our reputation is enhanced through liaison, representation, publicity, presentations and the maintenance of highest professional standards.
- To work with external partners and stakeholders to enhance service provision.

**General**:

- Assume responsibility for Health & Safety compliance.
- Ensure compliance with all LCTS policies and procedures.
- Undertake other appropriate tasks within the context of the overall objectives of the post.

**Application Process**:

- For an informal discussion around the role please contact Kenny Duncan, on 07778 751749
- Provide a letter demonstrating how you believe you have the necessary skills and knowledge for the role _-_ please also include a current CV.
- Applicants will be required to complete an Equal Opportunities Form.

LCTS is registered in Scotland as a company limited by guarantee ( _SC134332_) and is also a charity _(SC018884_).

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £50,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Edinburgh, EH15 2QA