Executive Director

Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights (CRER) is seeking our next Executive Director. This is an opportunity to lead Scotland’s foremost strategic anti‑racist organisation, taking forward its mission and objectives at a pivotal moment. About us The Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights (CRER) is Scotland’s leading strategic anti‑racist organisation. Based in Glasgow, we work to eliminate racial discrimination and harassment and to promote racial justice across Scotland through research, policy development, lobbying, campaigning and network‑building. Our mission is to protect, enhance and promote the rights of Black and minority ethnic (BME) communities across all areas of life in Scotland, strengthening their social, economic and political capital, particularly for those most at risk of disadvantage. The role As Executive Director, you will be the senior officer responsible for the strategic leadership, policy development, office and staff management, financial control, stakeholder relationships and Company Secretary duties. You will ensure delivery of annual work plans, contractual compliance and organisational sustainability. Key responsibilities Strategy, Research and Policy Development: Provide strategic direction, delivering CRER’s vision, aims and objectives; lead development and execution of strategy with staff and Board, setting policy, research and advocacy priorities. Governance and Operational Management: Act as Company Secretary; oversee OSCR compliance; support the Board’s duties through guidance and information; prepare annual budgets; ensure sound financial management; oversee management accounts and annual reports; maintain infrastructure and regulatory compliance; implement risk management; develop funding applications and tender responses. Staff Leadership and Development: Lead and line‑manage a motivated team; maintain and apply the CRER Policies and Procedures Handbook consistently. Stakeholder Relations and Public Relations: Manage external relationships with BME organisations, third sector, government, funders, academia, and parliamentarians; represent CRER in strategic discussions, public events, media, and on social media platforms. Other Duties: Any additional tasks required for effective organisational functioning. Key details Job Title: Executive Director Salary: £67,000 per annum Contract: Permanent, full‑time (35 hours per week) Location: Hybrid home/office (minimum three days per week in our Glasgow City Centre office, with occasional travel across Scotland). Support with required relocation costs available. Person specification: Degree level qualification or equivalent Expertise in strategic, anti‑racist approaches to race equality Strong oral and written communication with diverse audiences Ability to interpret complex social policy and devise effective interventions for Black minority ethnic communities in Scotland Current awareness of developments in the race equality arena Lived experience of racialisation, applied to policy and practice Senior leadership with strategic planning and business implementation Proven track record in securing varied funding and managing charity finances and governance Skilled in report writing, research, presentations and policy influence Commitment to CRER’s mission, aims and values Relationship‑building and interpersonal skills at all levels Strategic, analytical thinker who works well under pressure and exercises sound judgement Flexible team player with initiative Highly motivated self‑starter driven to advance racial equality in Scotland While prior experience in the above areas gained in a Scottish context would be desirable, CRER is keen to appoint the best person for the role wherever they may currently be, so long as they have the right to work in the UK. If you would like to receive an Information Pack for this role with details on how to apply , please send an expression of interest and (optional but appreciated) a CV or professional profile in confidence to our consultant, Jenny Hills at executive@harrishill.co.uk . For an informal and confidential conversation about this position, please contact Jenny at the above address with suitable times to speak. Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 22nd September 2025.

Location: Glasgow City, Scotland, GB

Posted Date: 9/5/2025