Chief Executive OfficerJob DescriptionIntroductionDue to the impending retirement of the long-standing Chief Executive Officer Kim Conchie who will become non-executive president, Cornwall Chamber of Commerce Ltd, a company limited by guarantee and registered in Cornwall, is seeking a dynamic person to lead the organisation to its next stage of development, during an exciting period as Cornish businesses continue to take centre stage on a regional and national basis. The role will probably be part time (to be discussed) with flexibility dependant on the demands of the position which offers huge variety from week to week. This is not a role in Cornwall for which the rewards are solely financial, it is an opportunity to shape the future of our region's economic landscape, where rewards transcend the purely financial, resonating deeply with a sense of purpose and collective prosperity. We invite a leader of exceptional calibre, driven not only by ambition but by a profound dedication to the shared success and well-being of our community. Role OverviewChief Executive Officer (CEO) Purpose: The CEO will be accountable for the overall success of the business, driving partnerships and commercial relationships across Cornwall & The Isles of Scilly and the international British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) network. The CEO is expected to be a strategist and leader who is able to steer Cornwall Chamber of Commerce to deliver a healthy surplus while implementing its vision, mission and long-term goals.  The Chief Executive Officer role at Cornwall Chamber of Commerce is a high-profile leadership role with a brief to promote commercial and business development and champion the private sector across The Duchy. The successful candidate must be able to establish partnerships, secure funding where possible and extend influence across the United Kingdom. The postholder will be a highly visible individual who has experience and credibility at Board level. Chief Executive Officer Responsibilities:   Directing the activities of the business while ensuring bottom-line profitability  Providing strategic advice to the board of directors, plan cost-effective business strategies and develop new ideas based on market and industry opportunities  Establishing Cornwall Chamber of Commerce direction, aligned with the board and stakeholder goals and expectations  Implementing the policies and purpose of a BCC accredited Chamber of Commerce and making sure that they are adhered to, ensuring progress while maintaining compliance and setting policies relevant to local circumstances  Establishing best practice in all respects to ensure events, marketing and business activity are of the highest quality and generate budgeted revenue targets  Delegating duties to appropriate people within the business   Developing reporting tools to monitor the ongoing performance of Cornwall Chamber of Commerce against agreed targets and aspirations  Communicating Cornwall Chamber of Commerce reports and achievements to the team, board, stakeholders, members and business partners  Serving as the public face of the Cornwall Chamber of Commerce  Maintaining and monitoring budgets to make sure that the business operates efficiently from a financial perspective   Guiding and developing the performance of the Cornwall Chamber of Commerce in membership numbers, sponsorship, identifying other revenue opportunities and maintaining public sector contracts   Supervising executives and managers, ensuring a strong and engaging team culture and providing leadership and motivation to all colleagues, freelancers and agents while maintaining GDPR, policies and BCC compliance  Establishing relationships with industry, marketing, academic, public sector and voluntary sector experts, providing thought leadership and building the Cornwall Chamber of Commerce public profile through the media, networking, conferences, and speaking engagements.  Responsibility for reputation management  Leading appropriate market research and analysing our CRM data in order to make informed strategic decisions   Preparing long-term and short-term goals and setting Cornwall Chamber of Commerce objectives  Leading the Chamber strategy for development of members, potential members, exporters and public sector clients  Monitoring and updating the export document service agreement with Devon Chamber of Commerce  Analysing problematic situations and occurrences, internally and with third parties, and providing solutions to ensure Cornwall Chamber of Commerce survival and growth  Defining operational goals and making sure that the organisation works towards achieving them – do we need this – implied in all the above?  Liaising with the Chair and non-executive Board to ensure a consistent approach to running and positioning the organisation Skills and QualificationsThe skills and qualifications that a Chief Executive Officer is expected to have include:  Masters or Degree educated or relevant industry qualifications  Proven ability to lead  Business leadership experience   Highly developed organisational and analytical skills, with the appetite to make critical decisions  Excellent analytical skills that can be used when making critical decisions   Demonstrable media and presentation skills  A high level of proven project management ability   An in-depth understanding of HR, productivity management and how to implement change to improve productivity levels   Significant experience in the area of business development and marketing  Highly developed level of strategic thinking that has been proven in a business environment  Evidence of your passion for business, people and Cornwall’s prosperity  Terms and ConditionsA salary of £50,000 - £60,000 pro rata. Subject to a 6-month probation period, this post is for a permanent position. Private Health Care plan included with Westfield Health, covering Dental, Optical and other treatments. How to ApplyInterested candidates should send their CV and a cover letter to kirsty@cornwallchamber.co.uk. Note: This job description is a general outline of responsibilities and qualifications and may be subject to adjustments based on the needs of Cornwall Chamber of Commerce.

£50000 Salary

Job ID: HQ027559

Job Type: Permanent

Category: Account Management