Managing Director

IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

The Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP) is seeking a new Managing Director. The position requires a passionate advocate for low carbon transport able to build consensus between conflicting and competing interests and motivate action by both business and Government to tackle market barriers. An accomplished communicator with strong management skills, you will lead the next phase of the Partnership’s development working with an experienced team of 5 staff, 200 diverse members and supportive engagement from government Departments. The post is based in Westminster with a salary and benefits commensurate with a Managing Director’s position in a high profile environment. For further information www.lowcvp.org.uk/jobs/current-vacancies.asp 

 

The Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP) is a not for profit multi-stakeholder organisation with around 200 members. The Partnership works to accelerate a sustainable shift to lower carbon vehicles and fuels in the UK and thereby stimulate opportunities for UK businesses. Membership is drawn from vehicle manufacturers and their suppliers, fuel suppliers, major fleet operators, environmental and consumer groups, academics and government departments. LowCVP’s activities are managed by a Secretariat of five staff plus the MD. 

The role

 The Managing Director is responsible for:

1. Developing a strategic plan to advance the organisation’s mission and objectives
2. Developing and as appropriate revising the annual work programme in consultation with funders, members and the Board
3. Acting in the role of the Company Secretary to ensure legal requirements are adhered to and necessary insurances are maintained
4. Planning, developing, and implementing strategies for managing income and other resources and ensuring these are only exclusively to further the objectives of the Partnership. This includes recommending an annual budget for Board approval
5. Raising revenues for Partnership activities including diversifying funding sources
6. Overseeing operations to cost-effectively and efficiently deliver quality outputs from Partnership activities including developing the organisation’s operational and financial procedures and ensuring these are adhered to
7. Reviewing activity reports and financial statements (prepared by the Bookkeeper) to monitor progress towards meeting objectives and revising plans and priorities as appropriate. Reporting progress on a regular basis to the Board, Council, Funders and Members
8. Setting objectives for the staff and monitoring progress in meeting these. Reviewing remuneration and benefits annually and ensuring HR policies and legal requirements are adhered to
9. Ensuring member activities and meetings are efficiently planned and managed to provide enjoyable, informative and useful outcomes
10. Promoting the Partnership mission and positions through written articles and personal appearances at conferences and in the media
11. Representing the Partnership in meetings with Government, key stakeholders and at formal functions. Willingness to attend evening functions at least 1 night a week is essential.