Job security within Scottish football’s seasonal hire and fire routine won’t be taken for granted by Jack Ross.
But the Hibs boss admits signing a two-year contract extension until the summer of 2024 bucks a trend and allows him to build a lasting legacy in Leith.
First up is a Europa Conference League second qualifying round first-leg clash against Andorran minnows Santa Coloma at Easter Road on Thursday night which will be a first taste of managing in Europe for the 45-year-old.
Building on a third place Premiership finish for the first time in 16 years as well as two cup final appearances is a high bar.
But Ross - who revealed Paul Hanlon will captain the side this season after the retirement of David Gray - is relishing having the backing of chairman Ron Gordon to face the challenge.
He said: “Stability isn’t that exciting sometimes. In the world everyone wants to change everything at the first opportunity.
“That can be the manager or the players. We haven’t changed a lot going into this season but is that a bad thing when we had a good season?
“We need to keep improving but hopefully that stability in the management feeds through to the players and they believe it’s a good place to develop and improve.
“I do think it feeds through to the club and you have a good solid foundation for success.
“When the chairman spoke to me about extending my contract, it was relatively straightforward.
“I spoke last season about how happy I was in the job and how much I still want to achieve.
“I have a good relationship with the owner and board.
“I’m delighted to commit to the club for longer but I’m glad to have that support from the board.
“The deal gives me an element of comfort having that backing of the club and owner.
“Ron mentioned that we speak all the time about taking the club forward and being more successful.
“They see me as a big part of that but I need to be successful in the short term.
“I enjoyed last season with the exception of one or two occasions. I want to keep enjoying my work and that’s a big part of it.”
A crowd of 4,700 will be on hand to see if Hibs can put one foot in the next round against Santa Coloma.
However, Ross admits Europe is uncharted territory for him as he aims to make regular football on the continent a habit.
He said: “It’s another fantastic thing for me to do.
“I am lucky to do this job and within it you get to experience different challenges and this is another one.
“The logistics of it are a new challenge, the travel arrangements and planning for the league games that follow is all different but exciting.
“I knew coming here if I could lead a successful team then the opportunity for European football could be there.
"It’s been something since coming here that has been in my mind and I am delighted to be in Europe. European games were special for me growing up as a fan. I enjoyed watching Scottish teams in Europe.
“To be involved in it as a manager is brilliant.”
Ross is also well aware that Scottish clubs outside the Old Firm should be aiming to make an impact at Europa League level and reap some financial rewards.
He said: “There is the obvious incentive for us from a financial point of view and what that means to the club and how we strengthen all aspects of it. But also the perception of this football club.
“It is a club that has a long and brilliant history. It is rightly recognised as a big club and we have always got to back that up with what we do on the pitch.”
