Chief Executive Officer (CEO): Agricultural Co-operative - Scotland & BordersEmployer Location Scotland & Borders Salary Salary and package tailored to your skills and experience + Company vehicle + Profit share scheme. Closing date 25 Sep 2025View more categoriesView less categoriesSector Job Type Contract Type HoursSave jobClick to add the job to your shortlistYou need to or to save a job.Job DetailsThis is an opportunity to take the reins of a substantial business that has managed to retain its tight-knit culture and community focus. Guide the next phase of the organisation's growth, with the support of a progressive and engaged Board of Directors.We're delighted to partner with this prominent farmer-owned agricultural enterprise with the strategic objective to grow and further diversify.The business is in good shape with a healthy balance sheet, loyal membership base and proud heritage.The co-operative is deeply embedded in the rural economy, supplying a wide range of agricultural products and services to farmers and land-based businesses. Here, relationships matter and decisions are made with integrity and long-term value in mind.Key responsibilities:As Chief Executive Officer, you will be responsible for the strategic, operational, and cultural leadership of the co-operative. Reporting to the Board of Directors, you will ensure the organisation continues to thrive commercially while remaining true to its member-focused ethos.Strategic Leadership:Shape and deliver the long-term vision and strategy in collaboration with the Board.Identify and pursue growth opportunities across existing and new markets.Ensure the organisation remains agile and responsive to changes in agriculture, policy, and rural economies.Commercial & Financial Oversight:Drive sustainable profitability and manage risk.Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.Ensure robust governance, compliance, and financial controls are in place.Operational Management:Lead and support a multi-site team, ensuring operational excellence across all branches and services.Champion continuous improvement in systems, logistics, and customer service.Oversee supply chain relationships and procurement strategies.Member & Community Engagement:Act as a visible and approachable leader for members, customers, and rural communities.Maintain and strengthen the co-operative's reputation for trust, service, and integrity.Ensure member needs and feedback are embedded in decision-making.People & Culture:Inspire and develop a high-performing, values-driven leadership team.Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation.Champion professional development across the organisation.External Representation & Advocacy:Represent the co-operative with industry bodies, government, and stakeholders.Build strategic partnerships that enhance the organisation's influence and resilience.Promote the voice of the rural economy and co-operative model in wider forums.Your profile:Proven commercial management acumen.Strong leadership attributes, with the ability to inspire and create buy-in.Deep knowledge and understanding of agricultural commodities and markets.Senior management background, experience of leading a mid-scale business unit would be advantageous.Ability to build relationships across the business, supply chain and farming community.Readiness to maintain a consistent presence throughout a multi-site business.Excellent strategic planning and execution skills, with a results-oriented mindset.Remuneration:Salary and package tailored to your skills and experience.Company vehicle.Profit share scheme.To apply:For more information and an informal confidential discussion please call Jon Handley on: Office 01885 485522 or e-mail your CV and covering letter to jon.handley@delacyexecutive.co.ukDe Lacy Executive Recruitment will upload your CV to our database and retain some data about you in order to process your application. More information about our processing activities can be found at www.delacyexecutive.co.uk/privacypolicy. Please be assured that all contact is treated in complete confidence and your details will not be passed to a third party without your prior permission.CompanyDe Lacy Executive is a recruitment consultancy that supports farming and agri-business.Since 2000 we have been recruiting within agriculture, horticulture, sustainability, food supply chain and other rural sectors across the UK and Internationally. We arguably have the largest network of candidates and regular employer clients within the sectors we operate in.Over this time, we have been privileged to help countless companies and jobseekers to achieve their employment goals. We engage at all levels from trainee through to senior executive and in disciplines from production to technical and commercial.Our team is friendly, knowledgeable and experienced. We welcome your enquiries and offer our very best advice and service whatever the employment situation.Most of us are agriculturalists by upbringing or education and have experience of working in the sector we serve before entering the recruitment industry.We are well trained in recruitment practice and De Lacy Executive is a corporate member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, which promotes high standards within the recruitment industry.We maintain the highest levels of confidentiality and are registered and conform to the requirements of the Data Protection Act.We look forward to hearing from you.De Lacy Executive Ltd. Suite 1 First Floor, Oak House, Bromyard Road, Worcester, WR2 5HP.Tel: 01885 483440. E mail:Company info Website Telephone 01885 483440 Location Suite 1, First Floor
Oak House
Bromyard Road,
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR2 5HP
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