Inaugural Chief Executive

Join to apply for the Inaugural Chief Executive role at GatenbySanderson1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Inaugural Chief Executive role at GatenbySandersonThis range is provided by GatenbySanderson. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay range Scottish Food CommissionLocation: HybridThis job post will be advertised for a minimum period of two weeks on LinkedIn. After this time please apply directly to https://www.gatenbysanderson.com/job/GSe119883/until the closing date of 23.55hrs, Wednesday 2nd July 2025.The Scottish Food Commission is looking to appoint its first Chief Executive. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the Scottish food policy landscape. The Scottish Food Commission is a new executive non-departmental public body that is being established to provide oversight over provisions made in the Good Food Nation (Scotland) Act 2022. The inaugural Chief Executive will lead the Commission in building relationships with Scottish Ministers, local authorities and health boards to assist in their Good Food Nation Plans, as well as exerting their soft leadership skills to promote the role of Good Food Nation Plans across Scotland.The Good Food Nation policy attracts a substantial amount of interest within the food policy landscape. The Scottish Food Commission will likely be targeted by a diverse range of organisations, groups and individuals that have an interest in shaping the food system. As Chief Executive you will have to handle these competing interests and competently navigate this so that the Scottish Food Commission remains a well-regarded organisation.We are looking for candidates with a track record of management and ability to work at pace to develop the organisational structures of this new organisation. You will be able to lead on shaping and developing this new organisation into an effective and well regarded new public body.PERSON SPECIFICATIONKnowledge and skillsExperienceExceptional record of achievement at Director, Chief Executive or equivalent level in an organisation of comparable complexity and size.Leading, and managing, at a senior level through a period of significant development and change in a challenging economic environment.Experience of the preparation and implementation of strategic business plans.Proven experience of leading the creation, or improvement, of a national programme or organisation.You will have experience of leading confidently and working collaboratively with a board or senior leadership team to design and introduce new or improved strategies, programmes, systems, corporate policies, and organisation.Experience of building influential relationships with sponsors, partners and other relevant stakeholders that enable progression of the organisation\’s objectives.Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills which inspire others to produce high level results.Demonstrable understanding of the duties placed on public bodies in the context of public service reformProven track record of managing resources responsiblyYou will be able to demonstrate that you have put effective financial management in place. You should also have familiarity with the duties placed on public bodies with regards to the responsible management of resources.Demonstrable experience of building and developing confident and responsive teams, within a strong workplace culture, which can deliver on the organisation\’s goals.Proven experience of analysing complex information from a variety of sources, engaging specialists as required.Track record of communicating sensitive or complex information in a clear and confident way to meet the needs of audiences.Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and convincingly to engage a wide range of people and organisations.An understanding of the complexities of the food systemFamiliarity with evaluation of policies and projectsExperience of working within the food systemExperience of creating and managing an effective digital media presenceFor further information please click Apply or for an informal conversation about the role please contact Orla Brennan of GatenbySanderson on 0113 205 6065.Closing Date: 23.55hrs, Wednesday 2nd July 2025Seniority level Seniority level ExecutiveEmployment type Employment type Full-timeJob function Job function Strategy/Planning, Business Development, and General BusinessIndustries Government Administration and Government Relations ServicesReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at GatenbySanderson by 2xGet notified about new Chief Executive Officer jobs in Scotland, United Kingdom .Chief Executive Officer – Gordon & MacPhail Elgin, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 week agoBoard Director, Sports Development & Education – Scottish Swimming Chief Executive Officer – Scottish National Investment Bank Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 week agoDundee, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 week agoGlasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 3 days agoIreland, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 week agoIreland, Scotland, United Kingdom 3 weeks agoAladdin Client Experience – Client Success Specialist, Vice President Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 days agoKelso, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 month agoGlasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 day agoLivingston, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoEdinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 month agoArbroath, Scotland, United Kingdom 7 hours agoGlasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 7 hours agoGlasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 3 days agoDundee, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 week agoGlasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 days agoEdinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoGlasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoDirector of B2B Commercial Growth and Strategy Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 day agoChief Operating Officer Seeking A New Direction Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 day agoEdinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 days agoDundee, Scotland, United Kingdom 4 weeks agoAyr, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoDumfries, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoEdinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 days agoGlasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoEdinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 week agoShetland Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 week agoInternational Private Bank Operations Business Manager – Vice President Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoCommercial Director – Strategic Alliances Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 hour agoVice President, Operations Strategy and Delivery, Fraud & Financial Crime Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 day agoWe\’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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