The Alliance Française de Glasgow (AFG) was established in 1982 and is the only Alliance Française in Scotland. It has made a major contribution to the development of French language and culture in the west of Scotland over the last forty years. Since 2004 it has been based in Park Circus near the city centre in a co-location with the Goethe Institute.
It provides a range of language courses for about 550 individual students of all ages and levels every year, including conversation classes, and is an official examination centre for DELF/DALF/TCF. The AFG is dependent on fees from its students for most of its income. The
staff currently comprises ten teachers (full- and part-time) and three full-time administrative
staff, including volunteers from France.
The Director of the Alliance Française de Glasgow (AFG) leads the delivery of French language courses and French-speaking cultural activities in Glasgow, Scotland’s largest city, and in the west of Scotland more generally. A vacancy has now arisen for the post of Director, the senior paid staff post at the AFG.
The AFG welcomes applications from individuals with previous management experience who
are familiar with the ways in which charitable associations and not-for-profit organisations
operate. A good command of French language and passion for its culture are also required.
You should have a demonstrable capacity for strategic thinking and for grasping opportunities
likely to expand the AFG’s clientele.
You should also be able to manage relationships with the AFG’s teaching and administrative
staff sensitively. Some teaching experience would be an advantage.
As a skilled networker, you are an effective negotiator able to develop even closer links with
key stakeholder and exterior organisations.
The AFG is looking for a capable all-rounder with entrepreneurial flair to whom multi-tasking
comes naturally. More specifically, responsibilities will include the following:
• Carrying out the administrative, operational and financial roles of the Director,
including payroll
• Preparing Board meetings, implementing Board decisions, ensuring effective
governance and compliance with all internal and external policies
• Managing the administrative and teaching staff
• Providing expert reports and advice to the Board on key strategic issues
• Developing a long-term business plan (projet d’établissement)
• Overseeing and, if necessary, taking charge of external communications, the general
marketing strategy and the AFG’s programme of cultural events
• Overseeing the further development of the AFG’s language courses and ensuring
educational excellence
• Strengthening existing relationships with community and corporate organisations and
developing new ones in line with the business plan
• Maintaining links as appropriate with the wider Alliance Française Network, the Institut
Français and other partner organisations.
Applicants should possess a strong command of English (level C1/C2 or equivalent) and French (at least level B2 or equivalent)
Eligibility
The right to work in the UK will be a condition of an appointment being confirmed.
Remuneration
Likely to be around £35,000 per annum, subject to negotiation.
How to Apply
Please send your CV, in English or French, to recruitment@afglasgow.org.uk, accompanied by
a covering letter/lettre de motivation in French, setting out why you are interested in the post
and would make an effective Director.
The closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 4th November 2024.
Next Steps
Short-listed candidates will be notified very shortly after the closing date and invited to
interview in the week commencing Monday 18th November 2024.
The post will become vacant on 6th January 2025 and the successful candidate will be
expected to start on that date or as soon as possible thereafter.