Alan McNiven

Chief Executive

I am Chief Executive of Renfrewshire's TSI 'Engage Renfrewshire' which supports local community action, volunteering, and social enterprise. The agency also promotes the local Third Sector’s role in Community Planning.

I have a wide range of experience within education, regeneration policy and community engagement delivery with emphasis around the arts, culture and the Third Sector.

In my role of Chief Executive at Engage, I've been committed to the development of excellent community engagement practices for the Community Planning Partnership and championed the establishment of improved financial & governance models for Third Sector organisations.

I'm Chair of Renfrewshire's Forum for Empowering Communities, member of the Integrated Joint Board for Health & Social Care in Renfrewshire (as well as the associated Audit Panel), member of Renfrewshire’s Alcohol & Drugs Partnership Executive Team, member of Developing Young Workforce (West Region) board, member of the Future Paisley Board and a Fellow of the RSA.

I hold a Professional Doctorate in Justice, Welfare & Policy, and a Masters Degree in Social Enterprise.