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South West Aberdeenshire Citizens Advice Bureau (SWACAB) was formed in 2007 as Westhill and District Advice Centre and became a full Bureau in 2010 when membership of the Scottish Association of Citizens Advice Bureau (SACAB), also known as Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS), was awarded. Since then, we have continued to develop our services in response to the needs of the residents of South West Aberdeenshire, with support from CAS
SWACAB is a trusted and well-respected organisation. It enjoys high levels of client satisfaction. Its volunteer workforce and paid staff are fully committed and strive to provide the advice sought by thousands of clients each year. Our CAB is supported by 13 members of staff and 19 volunteer advisers, plus 6 board members. The Bureau supports individuals with a wide range of general enquiries as well as providing specialist support on topics including benefits, debt, utilities and money matters.
The successful Chief Officer candidate will be responsible for:
• Leading the management team in the creation and delivery of the business plan
• Securing the long-term financial sustainability of the organisation on an ongoing basis and supporting the Board with the implementation of the fundraising strategy
• Developing and delivering short, medium and long-term strategies in partnership with the Board of Directors, ensuring that the organisation meets the needs of local communities
• Overseeing the delivery of professional quality services, evaluating and implementing systems that ensure efficient and accessible services while maintaining staff and volunteer welfare, and propagating a culture of leadership and high-level employee and volunteer engagement throughout the organisation
• Maintaining a reputation for excellence and developing strong partnership relations.
• Advising and guiding the Board to ensure compliance with statutory and membership requirements
A detailed job description, person specification and how to apply are available within our job pack.
A recruitment pack can be downloaded using the link at the bottom of this page.
To apply please email your CV, supporting letter and completed Equalities Monitoring Form to Owen.O'Donnell@swacab.org.uk
Applications must be received by 5.00pm on Monday 15 January 2024.
