Closing date for applications is 4th June 2024 

HCVA Recruitment

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER: JOB DESCRIPTION

The HCVA is a not for profit trade association for the businesses involved in the historic and classic motoring. These are primarily small businesses operating in very diverse trades, from restoration, conversion, fuels, heritage skills, insurance and sales. There are many challenges facing the industry today. These include changes in government policy and regulation, new fuels, recruiting future talent and protecting the historic importance of our motoring past. The CEO will lead the HCVA day to day, reporting to the HCVA Board.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead a small team of passionate staff and volunteers central to the establishment and ongoing running of the alliance committed to campaigning to preserve and promote the classic and historic vehicles sector

Working collaboratively with HCVA directors, advisory board and strategic advisors

Lead the Advisory Group ensuring strong collaboration across the membership and sound advice provided to the executive and the Board.

Agree and set the future strategic priorities of the HCVA, in conjunction with the Board of Directors and the Advisory Group

Build a  three-year plan to deliver on these strategic priorities  and  have the plan approved by the Board and presented to the membership before the end of 2024.

Manage the delivery of the plan providing regular updates to the Board and the membership

Raise the profile of the HCVA through marketing, social media and events and have an ongoing plan to develop, evolve and improve these channels.

Grow the organization through membership, results, influence and ultimately revenues

Overall P&L Management of the Alliance with a particular focus on cashflow management

Acting as lead spokesperson for media relations in UK and international markets, embracing print, broadcast and digital including mainstream media and specialist sector

Lead and co-ordinate the efforts of the HCVA with government, regulatory bodies and other key constituents deciding and delivering future policy.

Strategic relationship building with external contacts across the classic vehicle world, supporting commercial sectors, public affairs stakeholders and media

Attend 6 x 3 hour Board Meetings per annum

Lead 6 x 2 hour Advisory Group meetings per annum

QUALITIES / SKILLS

Proven strategic leadership, people management and sales delivery skills

Ability to manage a P&L

Boundless energy, stamina and drive

Calm, sound judgment and quick thinking when making decisions under pressure

Strong administration and project management aptitude

Understanding of the world of classic and historic vehicles

Familiarity with current policy issues in motoring, environmental and regulatory fields

Strong interpersonal skills to foster excellent relationships with staff, colleagues, HCVA leadership and sector stakeholders

Appreciation of deployment, impact and management of social media EXPERIENCE REQUIRED/DESIRABLE

Minimum five years in sales/sales management in relevant sectors preferably in multiple territories

Proven track record of strategic event planning and management

Experience of working in membership organisations

Wide network of relevant contacts in the sector, business and media

Proven track record of campaign creation and management demonstrating strong creative thinking

REMUNERATION

This is a full time role with an expected average of 35 hours per week, but with the necessary flexibility and commitment of time to succeed in the role.

A basic salary commensurate with the role and the experience of the successful candidate is on offer as is a discretionary bonus scheme based on key performance metrics.