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Colin Jess

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Chief Executive Officer at Social Enterprise NI
📍 Belfast Metropolitan Area, United Kingdom

Colin Jess is the Chief Executive of Social Enterprise NI, where he champions the social business model and has significantly increased membership. He is a central figure in advancing social value legislation in Northern Ireland, leveraging a vast network across public and private sectors. He previously spent over seven years with Ulster Bank.

Outside of his professional duties, Colin is deeply committed to local sports as the Chairman of Glentoran Football Club, a role that reflects his passion for community development. He enjoys spending time with his family and also follows major international companies like The Walt Disney Company.

He uniquely bridges the worlds of social enterprise and professional football, leading a national representative body while also chairing a historic Belfast-based club.

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Experience
9 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Belfast Metropolitan Area, United Kingdom
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Social Enterprise Growth
As CEO of Social Enterprise NI, he has driven a 145% increase in membership and is focused on creating opportunities for the sector to thrive.
Social Value Legislation
He is at the forefront of efforts to introduce a Social Value Act in Northern Ireland, working with politicians and stakeholder groups to promote its inclusion in procurement.
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Career

Work history

6-2016
Chief Executive Officer
Social Enterprise NI
Ulster Bank
7 yrs 10 mos
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Blog | Colin Jess, Chief Executive, Social Enterprise NI - CO3. Featured in CO3
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Education
1971 - 1978
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Sullivan Upper School , Holywood
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