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Executive Director and National Secretary Sheffield (inc. flexible remote working) • Remuneration is negotiable, based on skills & experience
PEFC is an independent, non-profit, non-governmental organisation, which promotes the sustainable management of the world’s forests through independent, third-party certification. Established in 1999, we are now the world’s leading global forest certification system ensuring availability of certified raw material and controlled flow through our international chain of custody standard. For more information, please refer to our website:
www.pefc.org
Due to the planned retirement of our long-standing Executive Director, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Executive Director and National Secretary to drive our vision and passion for sustainable forest management and chain of custody certification.
The Role & Principal Accountabilities
Reporting to the UK Board of Directors, you will be responsible for the operational and strategic, day to day running of the PEFC scheme throughout the UK and will work closely with our international staff based in Geneva, to deliver our strategy further afield. Key accountabilities include:
Responsibility for the chain of custody and forest management certification schemes including the handling of enquiries, maintenance of records and reporting of all entries to PEFC International along with support development to ensure standards are maintained
Monitoring and ensuring compliant use of PEFC trademarks in accordance with the Trademark Standard
Controlling notification procedures and maintaining surveillance with certification bodies to ensure compliance
Acting as Secretary to the Board of Directors, to ensure that robust governance is in place
Application by CV and a covering letter stating how your skills and past experience are relevant to the job to: Alun Watkins
awatkins@pefc.co.uk • Closing date for applications: 24th February 2023
Overseeing financial management, liaising with accountants to ensure company accounts are prepared and filed accordingly.
Implementing PEFC International requirements at national level and representing PEFC UK, both internally and externally, at home and abroad and liaising with all stakeholders
General management of our national office, in conjunction with our Operations Manager, to ensure efficient and effective organisational performance and growing the business to ensure that it remains on a sustainable footing
Person Specification
We are particularly keen to speak to individuals with the following experience, skills and attributes:
Educated to degree level, in a relevant discipline
Extensive knowledge of chain of custody / ISO/ Forest Management certification
Previous experience of working independently and in a role that involves travel
Previous experience in financial management, governance and reporting to a Board of Directors
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to influence both corporate and political stakeholders
PEFC/16-01-01
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