The Institute of Alcohol Studies (IAS) is looking to appoint an Interim Chief Executive to lead our high-performing team while their CEO is on maternity leave. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a well-respected charity working on a high profile social and political issue affecting thousands of lives across the UK and worldwide.
The Interim Chief Executive will lead the effective delivery of the IAS Strategy, managing a team with a diverse set of responsibilities and maintaining positive relationships with stakeholders to help us meet our goal of securing a reduction of alcohol harm.
Major responsibilities
This role involves:
Providing strategic leadership and operational management to support the delivery of IAS’ strategy.
Acting as the principal spokesperson for IAS, making representations to government, the media, and other stakeholders.
Leading and motivating the IAS team, line managing senior staff and ensuring agreed key performance indicators are met, overseeing all HR processes.
Maintaining a positive relationship with the Board of Trustees, acting as the main point of contact between Directors and the charity’s operations.
Collaborating with other organisations to maximise achievement of objectives.
Providing support to and representing IAS interests on key networks and advisory groups including the Alcohol Health Alliance UK, Alcohol and Families Alliance and European Alcohol Policy Alliance.
Managing a group of external Expert Advisors, ensuring the group is used effectively to support IAS activities.
Working alongside the Finance Director to monitor income and expenditure and ensure all activities are delivered to agreed timescales and budgets.
Ensuring all IAS activities reflect our values and comply with all legal and regulatory requirements.
