Greener Kirkcaldy’s Chief Executive is moving on

Suzy Goodsir, Greener Kirkcaldy’s Chief Executive, is stepping down after eleven years leading our staff team.

Suzy was one of five volunteers who founded Greener Kirkcaldy in 2009. She joined our staff in 2012 and has led the charity through a decade of growth. Greener Kirkcaldy now has around 40 staff, 100 volunteers and close to 1,000 members.

She says:

“I have loved being a part of Greener Kirkcaldy since the very beginning and it has been a privilege to help it to grow such strong foundations. I’m very proud of what we do, particularly our role in reducing climate emissions and supporting people in hardship in our community.

“Greener Kirkcaldy has developed greatly over the last 11 years and we’re at an exciting point in the creation of a new Strategic Plan. Our Community Consultation is running until the middle of January.

“We have an amazing team of staff, trustees and volunteers, and we work with fantastic partner organisations and funders. The charity is in good shape financially and has strong support from our community.

“It is now time for a change for me, and time for a new leader to take Greener Kirkcaldy on the next stage of its journey.

“I’ll be taking a career break before looking for my own next challenge – I’m looking forward to taking some time off to do some volunteering and spending more time with my family.” 

Christine May, Chair of the Greener Kirkcaldy Trustees, says:

“Everyone at Greener Kirkcaldy is so proud of the way Suzy has developed and led the charity to be such an integral part of Kirkcaldy and the wider community. We know how highly she is respected by all those she has worked with. The management committee thank her for all she has done and wish her well for the future. We are delighted that she will be with us for a while yet and will help plan for her successor.” 

Suzy will remain in post until the end of March. The charity’s management committee are now recruiting a new Chief Executive. Applications for the post are open until Monday 30th January. For full details see our Jobs page.

Greener Kirkcaldy’s Community Consultation (now closed) on ideas for their next Strategic Plan is open until Monday 16th January.