In the latest instalment of Astute’s Role profile series, Principal Recruitment Partner Ruth Winter shares insights into the role of a General Manager at the education charity Combustion Engineering Association (CEA).
This role is essential for guiding the organisation’s mission and operations, ensuring it continues to thrive and expand.
Astute’s Power team is exclusively partnering with the CEA to recruit for this pivotal position.
The General Manager role offers a starting salary of £85,000 and the opportunity to lead a respected charity dedicated to advancing education and best practices in the combustion engineering field.
About the Combustion Engineering Association (CEA)
The Combustion Engineering Association is a registered educational charity dedicated to improving the understanding and development of the combustion industry.
Established in 1933, the CEA has a heritage of over 90 years in promoting the science and best practices of combustion engineering.
The growing importance of a General Manager at CEA
As the education charity sector evolves, the role of a General Manager becomes increasingly vital.
The CEA plays a crucial role in promoting education and industry standards within the boiler and combustion sectors.
By leading this charity, the General Manager will ensure that the CEA continues to foster innovation, safety, and sustainability in these critical areas.
Why pursue a career as a General Manager at CEA?
A career as a General Manager at the Combustion Engineering Association offers numerous benefits:
- Impactful work: Contributing to the education and professional development of engineers and industry professionals.
- Job security: Working with a stable and respected charity that has a significant impact on the industry.
- Professional development: Opportunities to develop your leadership and management skills in a dynamic environment.
- Competitive compensation: A starting salary of £85,000 with additional benefits.
Responsibilities and duties
As the General Manager, you will report to the Charity Trustees and be responsible for a variety of key tasks, including:
- Leadership: Overseeing and leading the work of CEA staff members.
- Secretariat support: Providing the Council of CEA Members with secretariat support according to the CEA constitution and Charity Commission regulations, including formal meetings like the AGM and Council meetings.
- Financial stability: Ensuring the continued financial stability of the CEA.
- Service enhancement: Enhancing and improving services offered to CEA members.
- Event management: Identifying conference/seminar activities and venues, and hosting such events.
- Partnership development: Developing working partnerships with appropriate organisations.
- Membership growth: Seeking out new members for the CEA in response to changing technical and environmental landscapes.
- Youth engagement: Ensuring that CEA grows to reach new and younger members in the future.
The CEA’s four guiding principles
Education
The CEA collaborates with UK universities, research institutions, and students to foster combustion engineering education.
They provide:
- Accreditation schemes such as BOAS, I-GAS, and SBWT.
- Advice on all aspects of the industry for both members and non-members.
- Development of products and services by members, for members.
- Research into emissions and pollution control.
- Networking opportunities for research projects through our members and industry contacts.
- Approved Training Providers are used for this.
Representation
The CEA works with various professional representation groups to enhance the member experience.
By partnering with similar associations and trade bodies, the CEA gain increased knowledge on topics such as PM5 replacement with INDG436 and BG01, IED, LCPD, MCPD, RHI, climate change, and the Clean Air Act.
The CEA utilises information, support, and guidance from UK and European government departments to keep our members informed about industry changes.
Their consultations and collaborations with organisations like Environment Agency, Defra, DECC, BIS, the Carbon Trust, British Standards, and the Health and Safety Executive ensure the CEA remain at the forefront of industry developments.
Promotion
The CEA actively organises and promotes a variety of events, including:
- Conferences and seminars.
- Roadshows and workshops.
- Trade exhibitions.
- Collaborations with other organisations to promote events relevant to our members.
Specialist advice
The CEA serves as a vital resource for industry information on topics such as legislation, guidance, research, health and safety, EU Directives, and more.
The CEA maintains a directory of member organisations and manufacturers, accessible to all members, and has a comprehensive database of information from leading experts in the field.
Professional qualifications
The CEA is looking for candidates with the following qualifications:
- Engineering background: A qualified engineer in any discipline, with an HND or degree being ideal.
- Industry experience: Experience working in boiler, combustion, or utility sectors.
- Charity experience: Any experience working with or alongside charities, with an understanding of how they operate, would be highly beneficial.
Personal skills
The ideal candidate for the General Manager role will possess:
- Communication skills: A confident and persuasive communicator and competent public speaker.
- Technical acumen: The ability to quickly assimilate technical information.
Salary and benefits
The General Manager role offers:
- Competitive salary: Starting at £85,000.
- Travel expenses: Expenses covered for all travel requirements.
- Work flexibility: The opportunity to work from home with ad hoc travel.
- Career growth: The chance to join and lead an exciting, growing charity.
The CEA’s history
The CEA was founded during a period of severe coal shortages in the UK when fuel waste posed a significant threat to industrial output and increased costs.
The Association was created to promote efficiency and better fuel use, a vision that continues to drive us today.
What the CEA does
With a long-standing commitment to promoting fuel efficiency, the CEA continues to uphold this ethos in the 21st century.
Through education, representation, promotion, and specialist advice, we strive to advance the science of combustion engineering and encourage best practices.
Its membership includes major fuel and energy producers in oil, gas, biomass, and coal, as well as manufacturers and suppliers of combustion engineering equipment, and academic institutions involved in combustion engineering.
Apply for the General Manager Role
If you’re a qualified engineer with an understanding of charity processes and are looking for a new role, submit your CV today.
To apply for this opportunity, complete the form below or send a copy of your up-to-date CV to rwinter@astutetechnical.co.uk.
You can also apply for this job on our jobs page.
You can also call 02392288212 to speak directly with Ruth Winter, who can provide more details.
Connect with Ruth Winter on LinkedIn to view other job opportunities she is recruiting for.
