A trade association for aggregates, asphalt, cement and other building materials is recruiting an Executive Director. They represent around 90% of the mineral products sectors, with a membership of 150 producers and 225 associated companies. The association's objective is to reflect the interests of its members at all levels of government, regulators, external audiences, and other organisations, both in the UK and overseas. They employ approximately 45 people.
THE ROLE:
This is an exciting hands-on opportunity for an experienced director to lead the concrete sector. The role involves:
- Provide strategic direction on how the concrete sector can respond to demand-side drivers to ensure its competitiveness in the built environment.
- Be a visible leader of concrete in the sector groups such as the Construction Leadership Council, Construction Products Association, professional institutions and similar built environment sector initiatives.
- Leading and directing the teams supporting concrete products groups, including: Ready-Mixed Concrete; Precast Concrete; Masonry; and Mortar.
- Leading and directing the teams supporting UK Concrete, particularly promoting sustainable construction and the credentials of the sector.
- Supporting promoting architectural and building performance, providing guidance on technical and structural design, and delivering activities to enable the specification of sustainable concrete.
- Leading and directing campaigns to promote concrete and delivering member and stakeholder engagement.
- Creating and managing budgets that support the delivery of planned activity within scope.
- Playing an active role within the executive team to support the delivery of the association's strategy and aims.
The role will offer the opportunity to be office-based or hybrid, with the need to travel to member sites and meetings as required.
KEY SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- Experience of operating at a senior level within the construction or concrete manufacturing sectors.
- Adept at leading multi-disciplinary teams within matrix organisational structures.
- Able to manage change with the ability to balance operational and strategic drivers in order to deliver agreed outcomes.
- Possess demonstrable relationship-building skills with a wide range of stakeholders and the ability to maintain good personal networks at a senior level, particularly in relevant markets.
- Experience of some not-for-profit activity in the sector, either as part of an initiative, committee, or professional institution.
- Preferably with a relevant professional qualification in a built environment related discipline.
Please apply today by sending your CV for immediate consideration.
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