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The Bristol Green Capital Partnership was formed in 2007 with an initial group of 12 organisations and has grown in reach and impact to over 850 member organisations and is a key organisation to continue the work achieved as part of Bristol 2015- European Green Capital. The Bristol Green Capital Partnership CIC is entering a new phase in its development. From January 2016 the Partnership CIC will be governed by a new Board of Directors on behalf of its 850 pledge member organisations.
The Board includes senior individuals from Bristol City Council, University of Bristol, University of the West of England, Triodos Bank, West of England Initiative, Resource Futures, Centre for Sustainable Energy, Avon Wildlife Trust and Sustrans. In addition, two Directors have been elected from the wider membership of 850 organisations.
The Board is currently seeking an Independent Chair to provide non-executive leadership. It is anticipated that this position will be filled by April 2016.
The Chief Executive will lead the executive operations of the Partnership reporting to the Board. This is a pivotal role providing strategic leadership at an important time for the Partnership post the European Green Capital in 2015 and with a positive core set of partners and exciting projects in development.
The position requires a dynamic individual capable of leading an organisation through a period of change. The ideal candidate will be entrepreneurial, a strong communicator and able to operate effectively in a complex partnership environment. Salary: Circa £50,000 per annum depending on experience
Place of Work: This is a full time role based in Bristol City Centre offices
Please submit a CV and Covering Letter detailing relevant experience to the role. Please include the names and contact details for two referees.
Applications will be accepted by email and should be sent to Simone@cse.org.uk with the subject title “Application – Green Capital Partnership”.
Applications will be accepted until 17:00 on April 4th, 2016.
Please note the Centre for Sustainable Energy (CSE) is providing administrative support to the Partnership and will be receiving applications only.
Please address any queries about the role to the Partnership Interim Chair, Professor Jim Longhurst – James.Longhurst@uwe.ac.uk / 0117 328 3692
