SMT members to lead the NAFD during CEO transition
Commercial Director Elaine Walder will assume the role of interim Chief Executive of the NAFD, during the transition period which will follow outgoing CEO Jon Levett’s departure later this month. Elaine will continue to lead on her current responsibilities, but will also oversee the work of those teams that hitherto reported to Jon, including the education and policy teams, and the communication functions.
Director of Policy and Public Affairs, Rachel Bradburne, will also step up to become Acting Deputy CEO and Senior Director, assuming responsibility for representing the NAFD on sector wide bodies and external groups, such as the Deceased Management Advisory Group.
Independent Chair of the NAFD Governing Board, Jonathan Rees, said: “We are very well placed with a great Senior Management Team, and expert staff in National Office, which should stand us in good stead to navigate this period of uncertainty with success. We will of course miss Jon’s contribution greatly, but I am sure that, working together, we will continue to deliver a great service to our members and the wider funeral sector at what will undoubtedly be an important and exciting time. In order to help Elaine, Rachel and the rest of the Senior Management Team, I will also attend the weekly SMT meetings to help ensure good lines of communication with the Governing Board, and the wider membership, for instance at the Autumn General Meeting.”
The process for identifying a new Chief Executive got underway in earnest in August and the role has been advertised with a closing date of 7 October. Our recruitment partner Starfish are handing all the applications. You can find out everything you need ON THIS LINK including full details and the role profile,
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