Executive Director

Executive Director

(Full Time or Part-Time)

Lead a high profile, fast growing, commercially focussed not-for-profit organisation.

About Us

The National Parking Platform (NPP) is a not-for-profit, open platform that connects multiple parking service providers to thousands of locations nationwide.

Instead of requiring drivers to download multiple apps, the NPP integrates those apps so that drivers can use the app they trust at any location, making parking simple, seamless, and consistent everywhere. The NPP enables a better customer experience while delivering efficiency and value for local authorities and service providers alike.

Created by the Department for Transport and now run independently, the NPP is governed by local authorities, service providers, and the British Parking Association.

As we embark on the next phase of our development, and scale rapidly to achieve true nationwide coverage, we seek an experienced and respected Executive Director to provide strategic leadership.

Role Overview

The Executive Director will serve as the figurehead and operational leader of the organisation, upholding our values and furthering our growing reputation. This pivotal role requires an experienced executive who can translate strategic vision into measurable outcomes, while enhancing the organisation’s stature within both national and local government and within the parking and wider sustainable mobility sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the NPP Board to refine governance, set strategic goals, and uphold high ethical standards.
• Represent the organisation at key events, forums, and in the media, reinforcing our reputation and cultivating influential networks.
• Lead and motivate the NPP team and volunteer ambassadors, fostering a culture of excellence and professionalism.
• Oversee financial management including budgeting and income generation, ensuring responsible stewardship of resources. Ensure resources are used efficiently and within budget.
• Oversee the interpretation of financial and operational performance data, identify trends, risks, and commercial opportunities, and use these insights to ensure the long-term sustainability of the not-for-profit organisation.
• Cultivate and maintain strategic partnerships with stakeholders and the broader sustainable mobility community.
• Promote a culture of innovation and continuous improvement across all programmes and services.
• Ensure that policies and processes are in place to safeguard compliance with all legal, regulatory, and ethical obligations, maintaining and enhancing the organisation’s trusted position within the sector.

Person Specification

Essential

• Proven leadership experience, with a record of enhancing organisational reputation and influence.
• Strategic thinker with strong operational capabilities and a proven ability to deliver tangible results.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the stature and credibility to represent the organisation externally.
• Demonstrated financial acumen, with experience managing budgets and fundraising activities at a senior level.
• Experienced in forming and maintaining strategic partnerships that advance the organisation’s mission and reputation.
• Leads by example with a visible commitment to the NPP’s values.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the parking sector.
• Commercial experience.

Terms and Conditions

• Position: Full time or Part Time Executive Director
• Location: This role is home-based, with flexibility required and frequent travel across the UK, as well as occasional international travel.
• Hours: 40 hours a week. For exceptional candidates part time working will be considered.
• Full time salary: £80,000 to £90,000
• Contract: Permanent

Benefits

• Staff pension scheme 7%
• Holiday entitlement, 23 working days per year plus paid Bank Holidays or the pro rata equivalent if you work part time
• Enhanced holiday for each full year of employment up to 28 days (pro-rata for part time workers)
• Company sick pay (on successful completion of probation)
• Flexitime (on successful completion of probation)
• Payment of one professional membership (on successful completion of probation)
• Life insurance (1XSalary)