Recruitment of Executive Director

Welcome

Ian Halliburton
Vice Chair

Thank you for your interest in the work of The Scottish Cot Death Trust. We have recently revised our strategic plan and reaffirmed our commitment to the original aims which are:

To raise funds for research into the causes of cot death
To raise awareness amongst professionals and the public about cot death
To support bereaved families

We are the only national charity in Scotland for cot death which continues to devastate the lives of a family once every 9 days. We started in 1985 as a research project and initiated the work that led, in 2011, to an established protocol within NHS Scotland for the handling of cases of sudden unexpected death in infancy. We are active within Scottish Government and NHS Scotland to ensure best practice is maintained and plan to host an inaugural summit for professionals this autumn at the Royal College of Physicians in Edinburgh.

We work closely with bereaved families and offer a range of services tailored to their situation and build relationships with them as a source of continued support following their tragedy. We often support families through the anxiety of the arrival of another baby and are currently piloting a structured format for this in partnership with Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health Board.

We have a Scientific Advisory Committee whose members review applications for specialist research into cot death and we are currently funding a two year research project looking at breathing mechanisms in pre term infants who are sleeping.

We are not publicly funded and have a successful community fundraising programme which is currently supplemented by the receipt of a grant from the Big Lottery fund. Our annual turnover is the region of £250,000.

With our current Executive Director we have looked again at strategic priorities and are confident that we have set a clear path to follow in order to deliver more impact for families and achieve greater recognition for the work of the Trust in the next two to three years.

We are seeking a confident, experienced individual who can work with the board and lead a small dedicated staff team to realise our ambition and work with a passion for our vision to eliminate cot death by funding research, educating professionals and supporting families.

I hope you find the site informative and we look forward to receiving your application.

With best wishes

Ian Halliburton
Vice Chair

For more information on our organisation, please visit the Scottish Cot Death Trust website here.

Documents for download:

The Role

As Executive Director of the Scottish Cot Death Trust the post holder is responsible for achieving the Trust's aims and objectives as agreed with the Board of Trustees . The role will also provide leadership to the staff team and will be responsible for managing the financial and legal obligations of the Trust.

Key duties and responsibilities will include:

Strategic development
Financial planning and management
Communication and public relations
HR management
Research

Job description and person specification available here.

Should you wish a discussion with the current Executive Director, Denise King, please contact our recruitment partners, Aspen.

Application and the Process

If you have any queries please contact Ken Dalgleish or Melissa Scholes on 0141 212 7555.

To apply, please send your covering letter and CV to Melissa Scholes by email quoting G736, mscholes@aspenpeople.co.uk or by post to Aspen People Ltd, 5th Floor, 78 St Vincent Street, Glasgow, G2 5UB.

Applicants will be shortlisted for interview by matching the details given on their covering letter against the job description. We would therefore ask applicants to provide clear evidence to show how your experience, skills and knowledge match those requirements as well as why you are interested in the role.

Please can you also include in your covering letter:

Current salary
Notice Period
Details of two referees (please note that references will not be taken without express permission)

Please note that you will receive an acknowledgement of your application within 48 hours - if you do not receive this please contact Melissa Scholes.

Process

We have provided below a note of the critical dates within this recruitment campaign which will help you plan your diary:

Closing date for applications: Monday, 15^th July 2013

Meeting to agree candidates: Monday 29^th July 2013

Shortlist panel interview: week commencing 12^th August 2013