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Chief Executive Officer

Are you a Senior Manager with a broad range of business operations experience, including finance, people management, communication, marketing and operational administration? Do you have a passion for the horticultural industry? Are you able to build relationships with ease and bring people together? If so, we`d love to hear from you!

Job Title: Chief Executive Officer / CEO The Garden Centre Association

Location: Flexible

Salary: GBP 60,000 - GBP 70,000 dependent on experience and car allowance Benefits (listed below)

Who we are

The Garden Centre Association was set up over 50 years` ago as a member`s organisation. Currently over 200 of the countrys leading garden centres are members. To ensure that these high standards are maintained each garden centre is inspected annually. The Association can state, proudly, that it represents the leading garden centres within the UK and worldwide as part of its membership of the International Garden Centre Association (IGCA).

The GCA offers its members a range of benefits including an annual conference and other networking and learning opportunities. At its heart is the mission to connect the best garden centres in the UK and inspire and support them to grow and adapt

At the core of its activities is the customer experience. One example of this is the GCA`s pioneering e-learning training programme for garden centre staff.

The Role - Chief Executive Officer / CEO

The CEO of The Garden Centre Association (GCA) has ultimate responsibility and accountability for the Association. Working closely with the Executive committee to lead the organisation. Influencing and implementing the strategic direction and operational management to ensure it meets the needs of its members in line with the vision, mission and values of the GCA.

Operation and Management

* To oversee the smooth and efficient day to day operation and management of the Association
* Manage and motivate the GCA team to achieve the agreed objectives. Create a positive and supportive working environment, overseeing the recruitment, development and retention of staff
* Work closely with the Chairman, Management and Executive committees providing them with regular updates and reports on head office activities.
* Implement agreed policies and strategies, recommend improvements to administrative systems and procedures which include the database and website
* Oversee the administration of the GCA Trust and GCA Club and maintain contact with Honorary members.


Finance

* Work closely with the Treasurer to ensure the successful setting of the annual budget and overall adherence to financial legislation, governance and relevant best practice in accordance with the GCA articles of association.
* Oversee the processing of the associations accounting procedures to full trial balance liaising with the Treasurer, company accountant / auditor as necessary
* Oversee the production of monthly management accounts / VAT r

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