General Manager

About the Role

As FCCT’s most senior staff member, you will provide strategic leadership while staying closely connected to day‑to‑day operations. This is a hands‑on and varied role, ideal for someone who enjoys combining big‑picture thinking with practical community‑focused delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Strategy
  • Provide inspiring and inclusive leadership for staff and volunteers
  • Work with the Board to deliver strategic and operational plans
  • Oversee impact measurement and reporting, including the Annual Report
• Governance
  • Act as the key link between the Board and staff
  • Support strong governance, including acting as Company Secretary
• Finance & Fundraising
  • Lead financial planning, budgeting, and reporting
  • Drive fundraising, major grant applications, and income generation
  • Build strong relationships with funders and partners
• Operations & People
  • Support and line‑manage staff and volunteers
  • Oversee social enterprise activities, community programmes, and events
  • Lead delivery of flagship initiatives such as the Edinburgh Canal Festival
  • Contribute to FCCT’s public profile and digital presence
  • Participate in the on‑call rota as Designated Person Ashore for boat operations
• External Relations
  • Act as the public face of FCCT
  • Build partnerships with local groups, businesses, and stakeholders
  • Champion the value of blue and green spaces and community wellbeing

About You

• Essential:
  • Strong leadership and management experience in a charity, social enterprise, or community setting
  • Proven project management and fundraising skills
  • Confident with financial information and decision‑making
  • Excellent people management skills
  • Excellent communication and relationship‑building abilities
  • Able to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on operational delivery
  • Committed to inclusivity, sustainability, and community empowerment
• Desirable:
  • Experience in community development, volunteering, environmental or heritage projects
  • Income generation or social enterprise experience
  • Understanding of impact measurement
  • Experience supporting volunteers and inclusive participation

What We Offer

• A varied and meaningful leadership role in a friendly, purpose‑driven charity
• Flexible working from day one
• Training and development opportunities
• Pro rata holiday allowance including bank holidays
• Christmas shutdown period
• 5% employer pension contribution
• An annual canal boat trip

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