The Chief Executive reports to the President and the Council with executive responsibility for a turnover of c. £8 million, c. 100 employees and over 1,600 volunteers.
The CEO will be a spokesperson for the Energy Institute (EI), supported by the President, which improves the industry and general public awareness of Energy matters, but also the role of the Energy Institute. S(he) will advertise, link and magnify the activities of the Institute through cost effective means. The CEO will not only create value in Individual and Corporate Membership offerings, but also for Partners and Sponsors who are supporting key events. S(he) will strategically partner with parallel organisation to enhance the reputation of the Institute and spread costs. Grow the Institute in Strategic directions in consultation with the Council. Two current strategic initiatives include i) growing in China and other potential growth countries (e.g. India) and ii) increasing engagement with, and support of, Energy consuming companies. Finally, the CEO will ensure to get the best out of the Council in terms of consulting on strategy and plans, soliciting support and taping into their discretionary commitment. With the President and NOMCo continue to maintain the quality of the Council.
The role will be based at the headquarters in London, with some international travel to key EI hubs in UAE, Singapore, Malaysia, Nigeria, and Hong Kong. This is a full-time role. The EI encourages flexible working allowing individuals to balance work and other commitments. The nature of the role does require some participation in activities outside usual ‘office hours’.