Charles Rennie Mackintosh Society - Director – Glasgow

Deadline for applications: 19 September 2025 at 17:00

The CRM Society is an independent charity established to promote the famous architect. The present Director retires in Feb 2026, and the Trustees wish to appoint a successor.

The Charles Rennie Mackintosh Society is an independent, non-profit making charity, established in 1973 to promote and encourage appreciation of the Scottish architect and designer, Charles Rennie Mackintosh and his contemporaries. The Society has over 700 members across the world with affiliate groups arranging local events and an associate group in Port Vendres, France. The Headquarters is the Category A listed Queen’s Cross Church designed by CRM and is a tourist attraction and event venue.

The Director is responsible for leading and developing the Society in addition to the operation and care of Mackintosh Queen’s Cross. The post-holder will provide leadership, co-ordination and motivation across all activities to develop and deliver the strategic plans and events agreed by the Society's Trustees.

An informed and enthusiastic interest in Mackintosh and his circle is highly desirable, but of central importance are evidence of leadership, management, advocacy, financial experience, fundraising and communication skills, together with an understanding of the heritage and charitable sectors.
Applicants are invited to submit their CV and a personal statement of not more than 500 words by email to admin@crmsociety.com by Friday 19 September. The personal statement should articulate how the applicant’s experience meets the requirements in the job description. The names and contact details of two referees are required but will only be taken up once an offer has been made.

Interviews will take place at Mackintosh Queen’s Cross on Friday 7 November.

For more information, please contact Michael Dale, Chair: michael@crmsociety.com

CRM Society
Mackintosh Queen's Cross
870 Garscube Road
Glasgow G20 7EL

T: +44(0)141 946 6600 or +44(0)141 945 2321
W: www.crmsociety.com and www.mackintosh.org.uk

The CRM Society has Charitable Status Reference No. SC012497.
Registered in Scotland Company No. SC293107.

DIRECTOR JOB DESCRIPTION

Key Purpose
The Director is responsible for every aspect of managing and developing the CRM Society, its headquarters at Queen’s Cross Church and its business. The post-holder will provide leadership, co-ordination and motivation across all activities to develop and deliver the strategic plans, and programmes agreed by the Society’s Council (Board of Trustees).

There is a specific remit for this role as an ambassador of the Society and a representative of the Mackintosh community to establish, maintain and manage productive relationships with key stakeholders and project partners. These include CRM Society members, regional groups of the CRM Society, heritage organisations (especially those responsible for Mackintosh buildings), the media, project partners, funders and sponsors, tourism bodies, conservation bodies, the local authority, political representatives, local community organisations and specialist suppliers.

Leadership & strategy
The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Lead the development and delivery of the Society’s strategic objectives in
partnership with the Board of Trustees
• Support and motivate staff, volunteers and Trustees, delegating where appropriate and fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.
• Ensure that the Society’s headquarters is maintained in keeping with the Conservation Plan, operating safely and efficiently for the benefit of staff and visitors.
• Serve as the face of the Mackintosh Society, its principal spokesperson and advocate, promoting the organisation’s mission and campaigns to the media, government, heritage bodies and other stakeholders.
• Develop initiatives to market Queen’s Cross and the Society effectively, using a wide range of media and other relevant resources
• Ensure the Society remains financially healthy through effective budget management and the development of income streams.

Governance & reporting
The successful candidate will:

• Work with the Chair and Trustees to ensure the successful delivery of the
Society’s strategy and to advise on key decisions.
• Report regularly and promptly to the Board.
• Collaborate with the various Trustee-led sub-committees, ensuring they are supported with the information and resources necessary to deliver on their mandates.
• Ensure that governance standards are met, that the charity operates with the highest level of compliance, transparency and accountability.
• To ensure the highest standards across recruitment, staff and volunteer development, performance management, and team building.

Management of people
The Director will:
• Maintain a positive and productive working environment, with clear responsibilities and expectations, regular feedback, and a focus on career development.
• Ensure that there is operational efficiency and proper time management within the flexible schedules required in the operation of Queen’s Cross as a tourist attraction and venue.
• Liaise with and support the Regional Groups of the Society
• Ensure volunteers are recruited, supported and valued
• Ensure the Society’s members are kept informed via newsletters and events and the AGM

Management of Mackintosh Queen’s Cross
The Director will:
• Schedule public opening days and hours
• Manage staff rotas accordingly
• Take responsibility for the maintenance and upkeep of Queen’s Cross
• Provide up-to-date information via the website and other media outlets

Additional responsibilities:
• Lead the Society’s fundraising activity, securing financial support from diverse sources (individual donors, foundations, government, statutory bodies) and maintaining strong relationships with donors and partners.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with external organisations, including government departments and other heritage bodies and amenity societies.
• Identify and pursue new opportunities to expand the Society’s influence and
achieve its charitable aims.
• Generate income from commercial activities, such as visitor admissions, catering, retail and
venue hire, weddings, concerts, events, and film shoots etc.
• Oversee the Society’s educational work, membership events and public
engagement activities. Supervise the production of the Journal and E-Newsletter.

Desirable qualifications & experience:
• Heritage & conservation: experience in a senior role within the sector and a concomitant network, with a knowledge of conservation policies and best practice.
• Strategic thinking: experience in developing and implementing strategic objectives.
• Finance: competence in financial management, budgeting and income growth.
• Fundraising: an understanding of how to secure support from diverse sources, a persuasive personality, and the ability to maintain relationships with donors.
• Communication and relationship building: excellence is required in both written and oral communications, and strong interpersonal skills are required to build trust and develop productive partnerships.
• Membership: capacity to work creatively and efficiently with Society members and volunteers to support the Society and its activities.

Remuneration
• Salary in the range of £43,000 to £47,000 dependent on experience.
• This is a full-time role, hours are flexible to accommodate evening and weekend events.
• Workplace Pension Scheme
• The appointment will be subject to a Probationary period of 6 months.

The CRM Society has Charitable Status Reference No. SC012497.
Registered in Scotland Company No. SC293107.
VAT Registration No. 389 0704 24.