Dear Colleagues, The position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at the World Cetacean Alliance is now open for applications. For the full role description please visit: https://worldcetaceanalliance.org/vacancies/chief-executive-officer/ Applications are welcome from all locations worldwide (some travel to the UK head office likely required when restrictions allow). *To apply: *Please send a CV and covering letter to Roger Mann, Co-Chair of Trustee Board at trustee@worldcetaceanalliance.org *Deadline for applications*: 20th of February, 2021 SUMMARY Are you passionate about wildlife conservation as a force for driving community-based ocean conservation through local community projects worldwide? We are looking for someone with the motivation and ambition to sustain the momentum that has brought the charity to its current position; to meet new challenges and to strengthen the bond with the WCAs partners and key stakeholders. You will champion our values and deliver our vision of *‘**a World where cetaceans are only found in the wild, are respected and fully protected, and live in sustainable habitats and in harmony with people everywhere.’* A track record of strategic leadership, delivering significant growth and of developing projects and raising funds is essential. You must be able to demonstrate a strong and effective commitment to marine conservation; be a leading advocate for the WCA, someone who has the ability to communicate at all levels both within the WCA partnership and to a wider audience. OVERVIEW In this high-level role, you will be accountable for the design and execution of the WCA’s strategic framework whilst providing visible leadership for staff, volunteers and members. Leading a forward-looking organisation, you will develop an adaptive management culture to enable rapid responses to emerging opportunities. The CEO must have the motivation and ambition to sustain the momentum that has brought the WCA to its current position; to meet new challenges and to strengthen the bond with the WCA’s partners around the world. The CEO will show strategic leadership, delivering significant growth and developing projects and raising funds in the process. The CEO will demonstrate a strong and effective commitment to cetacean conservation and welfare; be a leading advocate for the WCA, and have the ability to communicate at all levels both within the WCA and to a wider audience. The Chief Executive Officer is accountable to the Board of Trustees and Global Council for delivering the mission of WCA. You will report to the Chair of the Board and be supported by three committed and hard-working staff, based at our headquarters in East Sussex, UK. The start-date is negotiable but the position is currently vacant and being covered by an executive board. *‘This is an extremely exciting opportunity to lead a wonderful charity, in which skilled professionals and volunteers work together to deliver world-class marine conservation and responsible tourism outreach and impact. The WCA has a clear vision and goals, underpinned by the shared passion and commitment of staff, trustees, partners and volunteers. The response of the WCA to the current pandemic has been agile and innovative, and the charity has continued to grow and develop during these unprecedented times. It is a pleasure and privilege to serve as a Chair of WCA Board of Trustees, and I look forward to supporting the next CEO in helping the WCA continue to flourish’* Suzanne Rogers, Co-Chair of WCA Board Best wishes, -- *Sophie Lewis* Head of Programmes *World Cetacean Alliance* Unit D, 132-134 Albion Street, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4DP, UK. t: +44 (0) 1273 355011 e: sophie.lewis@worldcetaceanalliance.org *Help us Save Whales! Donate today! <https://worldcetaceanalliance.org/donate/>* The World Cetacean Alliance (WCA) is a Partnership of over 118 organisations and individuals in 40 countries worldwide working collaboratively to protect cetaceans and their habitats. World Cetacean Alliance, the Secretariat to the Partnership, is a UK registered Charity no. 1160484. The content of this e-mail is intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed. If you have received this communication in error, be aware that forwarding it, copying it, or in any way disclosing its content to any other person, is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the author by replying to this e-mail immediately. Please consider the environment before printing this email or it's attachments. -- Please prefix all WCA emails with one of the following codes in the subject box WCA ANNOUNCE: Email is an announcement that requires no further action WCA AB: Action By. Includes a timeframe e.g. AB+2 means action within 2 days WCA AR: Action Required. No timeframe specified WCA SS: Social Share. Email is a request to share information via social media WCA PRIORITY: Email is important and should be read by all Partners