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Leisure and Culture Dundee is recruiting Trustees to join its Board. Based in Dundee, Leisure & Culture Dundee (L&CD) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) responsible for managing and delivering leisure, sports, cultural, library, and support services across the city. Established in 2011, L&CD aims to enhance Dundee’s citizens’ and visitors’ quality of life by providing high-quality leisure, cultural, and sports experiences. As a Trustee, you will play a pivotal role in the strategic direction, governance, and performance monitoring of L&CD. Trustees collaborate with the Senior Management Team, bringing expertise and enthusiasm to guide the organisation’s goals and uphold its values. Trustees are also expected to act as ambassadors, enhancing the reputation of L&CD and maintaining high standards of governance as outlined by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). To achieve a balance of experience and interests, Leisure & Culture Dundee is particularly interested in hearing from people with particular skills in the following areas: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion; Health and Wellbeing Sector; Fundraising and Commercialisation Additional qualities include strong communication and decision-making skills, financial acumen, and the ability to scrutinise and evaluate performance. For more information about this opportunity, please click here: https://loom.ly/5Lr5TPI To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to Kirsten Hendry, Associate Director at FWB, at [email protected]. For an informal initial discussion, please contact her on 0131 539 7087. Lisa Berlinghof #executivesearch #opportunities #recruitment

The Scottish Football Association exists to inspire the nation and transform lives through the power of football.    The Association oversees our national game at all levels, from the men’s and women’s international teams to the development of football at grassroots level, and the organisation of one of the oldest knockout competitions in the world, the men’s Scottish Cup, to one of the newest, the Women’s Scottish Cup.    In a newly created position, The Scottish FA is seeking to appoint a Head of Finance, to report directly to the recently appointed Chief Operating Officer.    This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially astute and technically capable finance leader to join the organisation at the centre of Scottish Football. The new Head of Finance will assume responsibility for the operational finance team and deliver a robust and accurate financial governance regime for the organisation. They will be a key member of the COO’s team, managing a small team of qualified and part qualified finance professionals. Within this structure, it is vital that the individual has the ability to work in a close-knit team in a collaborative and autonomous manner, ensuring that finance works in a collaborative way across the business to drive a strong environment of financial control, and business partnering. We are seeking to appoint an experienced finance leader who has experience of leading medium sized finance teams in a complex operating environment.    The Scottish FA is committed to supporting inclusion and diversity, everyone is welcome and supported at all stages in their journey with us. Applications are welcomed from candidates from groups currently underrepresented on company boards including age, disability, gender, race/ethnicity, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. To find out more about this opportunity, please click here: https://lnkd.in/eHhNDUKx For further information please contact our Executive Search partners FWB;  0131-539-7087 or [email protected] Megan Shearer #executivesearch #recruitment #opportunity

Last week, FWB and EY hosted the first in what will be a biannual dinner series for CEOs and Board Directors across the public sector. The topic was Scotland's public sector's role in economic growth and the discussions of the evening were wide-ranging and stimulating with senior leaders from across the sector bringing differing and interesting perspectives on the subject. We were delighted to be joined by Innes McFee, of Oxford Economics, who stimulated discussion on public sector productivity, why Scotland's growth is lagging behind the rest of the UK, and how Scotland ''makes the most of what we have' and attracts inward investment from abroad. We also discussed the role of HE and FE in addressing skills shortages and unemployment, Scotland's relationship with China and the benefit that Green Freeports are bringing to local and national economies. Thank you to all our guests for joining us and to Contini for the excellent hospitality. We are already looking forward to the next one in early Summer. #FWBEvents #PublicSector #EconomicGrowth Kirsten Hendry Graham Burns Philip Milne Tricia Nelson Amanda Lunan

FWB is delighted to have advised Johnston Carmichael Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers on the appointments of Les Clifford and Michael Timar as the firm’s first Independent Non-Executive Directors (INEs) to their Audit Governance Board. These appointments will continue to strengthen governance during what has been a significant period of growth in recent years. Les brings extensive experience as an Assurance Partner with a focus on audit quality and client service for leading global companies in manufacturing, retail, technology, hospitality and life sciences sectors. In addition to his client serving roles, he held various leadership positions such as office Managing Partner, including carrying out the role for EY’s practice in Switzerland, and he has also worked as a Non-Executive Director with purpose-led charities for more than 15 years. Michael retired from PwC in 2023 following a 33-year career as an Auditor, 21 years of which were spent as a Partner. He has previously held several audit risk and quality roles, gained international experience in Switzerland, Russia, and the US, and currently serves as a Lay Member of Court and a member of the Audit and Risk Committee at the University of Strathclyde. Commenting on the appointments, Lindsay Cramond, Director at FWB, said: "The appointments of Les and Michael represent a significant milestone for Johnston Carmichael as the firm continues its journey of growth and innovation. Given their vast and respective experiences, both Les and Michael bring deep expertise, strategic insight, and leadership capabilities that will be instrumental in driving the firm's vision forward. These appointments underscore the firm’s commitment to recruiting and retaining top-tier talent and reinforcing its position as a leader in the professional services sector." The appointment of Les and Michael to Johnston Carmichael’s newly established Audit Governance Board reflects the firm’s commitment to meeting the rigorous requirements of the Audit Firm Governance Code. This move comes in response to the firm’s substantial growth in public interest entity audits and reinforces its dedication to robust oversight and exceptional audit quality. Official FWB appointment: https://loom.ly/ju4juWo Official JCCA announcement: https://loom.ly/jq-lVgs

As 2024 draws to a close, we want to take a moment to express our thanks to everyone who has been part of our journey this year. To our clients, candidates, and partners across the professional services and advisory community—thank you for your trust, collaboration, and continued support. This year has been one of significant global change. Political and economic change at the polls, coupled with rapid regulatory and digital driven transformation, has brought both opportunities and challenges. Through it all, we have valued the opportunity to contribute in our own way to helping you navigate these complexities and driving positive outcomes. Wishing you and yours all a restful Christmas and Festive Break and a prosperous New Year, as well as all of the appointees from this year every continued success in their new roles! Thank you from Team FWB To read the appointments list in full, please click here: https://lnkd.in/es5umhfT #executivesearch #recruitment

At Nairn's Oatcakes, we believe the best things in life stand the test of time. Since 1896, we’ve been crafting wholesome, natural oat-based snacks, building on a heritage of quality and simplicity. Today, as the UK’s largest oatcake producer and a trusted gluten-free brand, our range is enjoyed by customers in over 40 countries. The Finance Director is a key member of the Operating Board, reporting to the Managing Director. This is a hands-on leadership role with accountability for finance, IT, and governance. This role is critical in steering the organisation through regulatory complexities and aligning technology and financial strategies to support business growth. You will be a strategic partner to both the Operating Board and the Managing Director, driving alignment between operational execution and long-term goals. We are looking for candidates with the following skills: Degree-qualified with a recognised finance qualification (CA or equivalent). Proven track record in a senior finance leadership role, ideally in manufacturing or FMCG. Experience overseeing IT operations, including ERP implementations or significant digital transformation projects. Strong understanding of financial compliance, governance, and regulatory requirements. Familiarity with export markets and grant funding processes is a plus. You will be a forward thinker with a proactive, hand-on, collaborative approach to leadership. We are looking for a Finance Director with strong communication and influencing skills across all levels of an organisation. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead and shape the future of a Scottish business that champions natural, wholesome food. If you’re an accomplished finance professional with the vision, operational acumen, and passion to drive change, we’d love to hear from you! For more information about this opportunity, please click here: https://lnkd.in/gS4ga5UB To apply, please send your CV and covering letter to Ailsa Sutherland, Director at FWB to [email protected]. For an informal initial discussion, please contact her on 0131 539 7087. #executivesearch #opportunities #recruitment

This week, we had the pleasure of joining the talented entrants of the Scottish CFO Awards for a nominees breakfast hosted by our friends at Barclays. 🥐☕️ The Scottish CFO Awards is a prestigious initiative that we at FWB are proud to run in partnership with Barclays, Addleshaw Goddard, and Grant Thornton UK LLP. We enjoyed learning more about the outstanding achievements of CFOs and their teams across Scotland, and we look forward to hearing more at their interviews. For more information about the Scottish CFO Awards, visit https://loom.ly/D6T8zOg #SCFOAwards

Reflecting on a hugely inspiring evening event with record breaking Ultra Marathon Swimmer Andrew Donaldson, we have captured the key insights and themes from another superb Remarkable Lives event. We are extremely grateful to have been asked to co-host the evening with Pinsent Masons and were pleased to invite and introduce a vibrant guestlist of Chairs, NXDs, Business Leaders and Advisors who all became as encapsulated as us in Andy's incredible story. Throughout the evening Andy shared record breaking and almost mentally breaking stories and insights from his journey and achievements to date, sharing inspiring lessons on resilience, teamwork, mental health, meticulous planning, and unrelenting ambition. Our guests enjoyed tremendous hospitality from the humble and hilarious compere Graeme Stapleton as well as his colleagues Walter Clark, Brooke Lemon, Gemma Feeley and the whole team at Pinsents who we look forward to working with again. To hear more about Andy’s incredible achievements and the learnings shared or to find out how to contact Andy as a speaker or sponsored Athlete, please click here: https://loom.ly/m0sbURA Michael Dickson #ultramarathon #swimming #extremesports #inspiring #remarkable #inspirationalspeaker #athlete #resilience #teamwork #mentalstrength

FWB is delighted to have advised the Scottish Football Association on the appointment of Helen Page as Independent Non-Executive Director. Helen replaces Malcolm Kpedekpo, who steps down after 6 successful years. Helen brings over 30 years of experience to the SFA Board from Financial Services, Food & Drink, Retail, Charity and PLC environments. She was previously Chief Brand Officer for Virgin Money UK PLC, and currently sits on the Boards of the Bank of Ireland as an Independent Non-Executive Director; The Artisanal Spirits Company PLC, Chairing its Remuneration Committee; the SSPCA, Chairing its Fundraising & Brand Board; Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA) and is the Chair of brand technology business Label Sessions. Commenting on the appointment, Jamie Brown, Director, FWB said: “The appointment of Helen continues to strengthen the Board of the SFA, and alongside the recent appointment of Alison McGregor will provide a real breadth of experience alongside the current member elected representatives and Executive Board. Helen's experience in brand and commercial development, as well as her broad Board Governance experience in a variety of industries, will be big assets to the Association. We wish her and the team the best of success in the future.” The appointment of Helen to the Board of the SFA comes after a significant period of growth and development of FWB's Board practice in 2024, having advised on the appointments of Chairs & Non-Executives to the Boards of Lothian Buses, Scotland Food & Drink, Nuclear Liabilities Fund, Zero Waste Scotland, Johnston Carmichael CA, the University of Dundee and University of Strathclyde to name a few. Official SFA Announcement: https://loom.ly/YYwcbD0 Official FWB Announcement: https://loom.ly/GnYyZiU #Appointments #ExecutiveSearch #Careers

FWB is delighted to have advised Forth Ports Limited Ports on the appointment of Stuart MacGregor as Chief Financial Officer and as a member of the group’s main board. Stuart was most recently Chief Executive Officer of Stewart Milne Group and prior to this he had been CFO, as well as formerly holding senior financial leadership roles at William Grant & Sons, Heineken and Scottish & Newcastle.   Forth Ports own and operate eight commercial ports in the UK: Tilbury on the Thames, Dundee on the Firth of Tay and six on the Firth of Forth – Leith, Grangemouth, Rosyth, Methil, Burntisland and Kirkcaldy. The company is enhancing logistics flows across the UK and supporting key industries through its extensive port operations. The company’s commitment to investment and growth has solidified its position as a market leader and vital part of the UK’s infrastructure.   Adam Brown commented “Advising on an appointment of this magnitude requires a great deal of care and creativity and I am delighted that our team was chosen to do this. Forth Ports is a business of international significance and this was a truly global search that gained the interest of top candidates from all over the world. It is a testament to the depth and calibre of CFO talent in Scotland that the final shortlist comprised several local candidates and we are extremely pleased that Stuart has been successful in securing what is undoubtedly one of Scotland’s top CFO roles. We wish him and the team at Forth Ports all the best and look forward to seeing their successes in the future."   The Forth Ports CFO appointment is the culmination of a very successful year for FWB’s Built Environment practice, which has seen our team advise a wide range of clients across the UK including Enva Group, FOREV, Forth Green Freeport, Miller Homes, OCU Group, RJ MacLeod, Robertson Group and Warmworks, to name a few. As we look towards 2025, we anticipate continued focus on the energy transition space, as well as government investment driving decision-making in the built environment sector and we are cautiously optimistic about seeing continued growth. #Appointments #ExecutiveSearch #Careers