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Top job! Chief Executive
- Full time
- £71,361 – £83,832
- On site: Stirling with travel throughout Scotland
- Closing 4th October 2026
Dyslexia Scotland is an award-winning, sector-leading organisation that champions the exceptional value of dyslexia to Scottish society. Full-time national roles rarely emerge and are highly sought after in our high performing team. Our current CEO is retiring after nineteen successful years of leadership, creating an important opportunity for the right candidate to deliver our ambitious plan for a dyslexia-friendly Scotland. We welcome applications from candidates with the drive and compassion to fulfil this vital leadership role.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced individual to lead the delivery of our new 5-year strategy, Working Towards a Dyslexia-friendly Scotland. You will join an established team with a clear purpose and a national profile.
Dyslexia Scotland is an established national membership organisation that aims to inspire and enable people with dyslexia to reach their potential while working towards a dyslexia-friendly Scotland. Based in Stirling with a small staff team of nine (eight full-time equivalent), we have a network of 19 volunteer-led local branches across Scotland offering support at a grassroots level, as well as two Dyslexic Adult Networks. Around 150 volunteers play a vital and valued role in our work, involved in a wide range of national and local roles, including the President, Ambassadors, Board of Directors and Council.
Experience Required:
- Significant senior leadership experience, with evidence of developing and delivering strategy and translating ambition into organisational results.
- Strong financial acumen, including experience of budgetary oversight, financial planning, sustainability and making sound decisions about organisational resources. Experience of generating and diversifying income, and developing strong relationships with funders, partners, donors or other sources of investment.
- A strong personal commitment to inclusion, equity and social justice, with the ability to ensure that lived experience meaningfully influences organisational priorities and decision-making.
- A track record of leading, developing and motivating people, building positive organisational cultures and successfully leading through change.
- A strong understanding of effective governance, organisational risk and accountability, with experience of working constructively with a Board or equivalent governing body.
- Evidence of building effective relationships and partnerships with senior stakeholders and influencing beyond organisational boundaries.
- An excellent communicator with the confidence and credibility to represent Dyslexia Scotland publicly, communicate complex issues clearly and build support for the organisation’s purpose.
Desirable Experience:
- Knowledge and understanding of dyslexia and inclusive practice and the experiences of people with dyslexia.
- Experience of influencing public policy or practice.
- Knowledge of the Scottish policy and public-service environment.
- Experience within the third sector, public or purpose-led sectors.
- Experience of working with or alongside people with lived experience and with volunteers to shape organisational strategy or services.
Additional information
This is a hands-on role within a small, ambitious national organisation. The successful candidate will be comfortable taking responsibility for the overall leadership of the charity while working collaboratively with a supportive Board, staff, volunteers, branches, members and partners.
A Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Check is required for this post.
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Scottish Charity No: SC 000951 Company No: SC153321
Project Lead
- Part time
- £34,674 – £40,147 pro-rata
- On site: Edinburgh, Dundee, Glasgow, Falkirk, North Lanarkshire
- Closing 27th September 2026
The postholder will be expected to operate in line with our values which are: justice, equity, trust, collaboration and compassion.
Overview
All roles at OPFS contribute to our mission of working with and for single parent families, providing support that enables them to achieve their potential and help create lasting solutions to the poverty and barriers facing many single parents and their children. Our core values of justice, equity, trust, collaboration and compassion are at the heart of everything we do and underpin all aspects of our work.
About this role
The Project Lead will play a key role in supporting the Regional Coordinator / Service Manager with the day-to-day management, coordination and delivery of the OPFS local service.
The postholder will provide operational leadership and support to the service team, helping to ensure high-quality, person-centred and effective support is provided to single parents, children and families.
The Project Lead will support the delivery of the Whole Family Support Third Sector Delivery Fund, working alongside families to address the issues that matter most to them and contributing to improved outcomes for parents, children and families.
Working within the My Life and Me framework, they will support a strengths-based, trauma-informed and whole-family approach. They will help ensure families receive coordinated support based on their individual circumstances, strengths, priorities and aspirations.
The Project Lead will support staff practice, workforce development, quality assurance, performance monitoring and service improvement. They will work closely with colleagues and partners to develop effective pathways and ensure families can access the appropriate support from OPFS and other services.
The postholder will provide day-to-day supervision, guidance and support to staff and relevant colleagues as delegated and will deputise for the Regional Coordinator / Service Manager when required.
The role will contribute to the development of local whole-family support approaches and to the wider OPFS ambition that families experience a “no wrong door” approach, where they can access coordinated support without having to repeatedly tell their story.
Working within the My Life and Me framework, the postholder will provide operational leadership, support and supervision to staff, ensure high-quality service delivery and undertake quality assurance activities.
Mental Health & Wellbeing Services Manager
- Full time
- £44,000
- On site: Falkirk
- Closing 25th September 2026
Are you ready to make the next positive move in your career, are you looking for a new challenge? We have been on a journey of positive change in the past three years and have very ambitious plans for the future. We are recruiting an experienced Mental Health & Wellbeing Services Manager to provide both mental health and line management support across our services and will play a vital role in the delivery and development of our services.
The principal purpose of this post is to assist the Head of Services with the day-to-day operation of the service delivery areas and line management of designated staff. With outstanding skills and evidence of mental health and line managing staff, you should have the ability to take on the role to allow us to support our teams and continue to deliver and develop our services.
If you are able to demonstrate your ability to deliver high quality services with a sound knowledge and understanding of Child Protection and Adult Support and Protection, are positive, supportive, able to work in a collaborative way, and have excellent interpersonal skills then this could be the role for you.
Help shape the heart of your community.
Are you an enthusiastic and experienced community leader who thrives on bringing people together? Do you have the vision, energy and practical skills to manage a vibrant community hub while developing new opportunities for local people?
We are looking for an inspiring Community Centre Manager to lead the day-to-day operation of our busy community centre and help shape its future. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about community development and wants to make a real difference by creating a welcoming, inclusive and sustainable space where people and organisations can connect, learn and thrive.
Working closely with our Trustees, staff, volunteers and local partners, you will ensure the centre remains at the heart of the community by delivering an engaging programme of activities, developing partnerships and securing opportunities that strengthen the centre's long-term sustainability.
What you'll be doing
As Community Centre Manager, you will:
• Lead the day-to-day operational management of the community centre, ensuring it is safe, welcoming and well maintained.
• Develop and continually refresh the centre's programme of activities, services and events to maximise community participation and meet local needs.
• Work alongside the Board of Trustees to manage budgets, monitor financial performance and contribute to the centre's long-term sustainability.
• Build and strengthen partnerships with community groups, local organisations, public services and other stakeholders to increase collaboration and community impact.
• Identify and secure funding opportunities through grant applications and other funding opportunities through grant applications and other income-generating activities, including maximising the use of the centre through sustainable room lets.
• Ensure the centre meets all statutory compliance, health and safety, governance and risk management requirements.
• Support, motivate and work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, trustees and centre users to create a positive and inclusive environment
About you
We’re looking for someone with experience in community development, community facility or centre management, ideally qualified to HNC level or above in Community Learning & Development, Community Education or a related discipline. You will be a confident, supportive leader with excellent communication and relationship-building skills, able to work effectively with trustees, volunteers, community groups, partners and local residents. You should be comfortable managing budgets, identifying funding opportunities, preparing successful grant applications and developing sustainable income streams. Well organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities, you will be passionate about strengthening communities, reducing inequalities and creating opportunities that improve people’s lives.
Why join us?
This is more than a management role—it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact on the community. You'll play a key role in ensuring the centre remains a vibrant, welcoming place where people connect, support one another and access opportunities that improve health, wellbeing and community resilience.
If you're ready to lead with purpose and help shape the future of a thriving community hub, we'd love to hear from you.
Administration Assistant
- Part time
- £25,152 – £27,347 pro-rata
- On site: Falkirk
- Closing 25th September 2026
About Us
Braveheart is a forward-thinking health promotion charity dedicated to improving wellbeing through healthy lifestyles and physical activity. Braveheart has been providing community-based health services in Forth Valley for 30 years and is well established in the locality.
The Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised Administration Assistant to support the operations of our footcare initiative across the Forth Valley area. Braveheart’s Top Toes service is already well established, and your primary role will be to provide effective administrative support to staff to manage the footcare service. Key aspects of the role will include managing client appointments, keeping database and administrative records up to date and participation in the implementation of a new online payment system.
Our footcare clinics are delivered by a team of volunteers, managed by Development Officers. The Administrative Assistant role is key to ensuring the smooth and effective running of the service by providing operational support.
About You
We are looking for someone who has experience and skills in administrative work and would be suited to working in a busy service which offers footcare clinic support to older adults. Please see the attached Job Description for further details of the post responsibilities and person specification.
What We Offer
- A supportive and flexible working environment
- Opportunities for professional development
- The chance to make a real difference in people’s lives
Forth Valley Sensory Centre (FVSC) is a unique, award-winning Charity based in Camelon. We cover the whole of Forth Valley providing a varied programme of high-quality activities, groups, and services for people of all ages with Sensory Loss.
We are seeking a Volunteer Co-ordinator to be responsible for recruiting, training and supporting volunteers, arranging PVG checks and matching volunteers to opportunities that suit their interests and skills, e.g. volunteer driving, sighted guiding, activity assistant, etc. Many of our volunteering opportunities sit within our programme of groups and classes, which is delivered across Forth Valley and includes a choir, history group, arts and crafts group, book group, BSL classes, braille classes, a men’s group and many other sessions, all of which are tailored to the needs of participants.
The role also involves overseeing work-experience placements for students, providing updates to the Centre User Group, facilitating the volunteer onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring adherence to The Volunteer Charter, and conducting regular one-to-one sessions with all volunteers.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Maintain records of volunteer availability, hours, skills, training and PVG status.
- Liaise with colleagues to ensure that requests for volunteer input are met.
- Produce a Volunteer Service report for inclusion in quarterly Centre Updates.
- Produce a quarterly Volunteer Newsletter.
- Undertake activities to publicly and privately thank Volunteers and recognise their contributions.
- Use social media to support volunteer recruitment and promotion of The Centre and its Volunteer Service.
- Regularly review volunteer policies and handbook to ensure they comply with current statutory and operational requirements.
- Assist with other Centre events and activities as required
Person Specification:
- Excellent organisational skills
- Flexible and adaptable approach to work
- Ability to communicate with a variety of audiences
- Experience of providing training and inductions
- Confident in the use of all Microsoft products
- Confident social media user
BSL skills would be helpful. A willingness to learn BSL is required
Hours:There is flexibility within the working pattern as long as it meets the needs of the service. Applicants are encouraged to outline their availability and preferred working pattern. The Centre opens 0900h-1700h Monday to Friday and 0900h-1630h on Fridays.
Wellbeing and Activities Coordinator
- Full time
- £25,480
- On site: Forth Valley with base in Camelon
- Closing 14th September 2026
Forth Valley Sensory Centre (FVSC) is a unique, award-winning Charity based in Camelon. We cover the whole of Forth Valley providing a varied programme of high-quality activities, groups, and services for people of all ages with Sensory Loss.
We are seeking a Wellbeing and Activities Coordinator to lead the development and delivery of our programme which has been created for people who are blind, visually impaired, deafblind, d/Deaf and hard of hearing.
Our current programme, which is delivered across Forth Valley, includes a choir, history group, arts and crafts group, book group, BSL classes, braille classes, a men’s group and many other sessions, all of which are tailored to the needs of participants.
The post holder will use a variety of methods to generate feedback from participants that will be used to inform how the programme will evolve, and to provide evidence of its value to funders.
More details of the duties and responsibilities are included in the Job Description.
We are particularly interested in applicants who have:
- An understanding of the impact that sensory loss has on the health, social and emotional wellbeing of individuals and their carers.
- The ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
- A passion for bringing people together.
- An outgoing and enthusiastic personality.
- An imaginative and creative nature.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
- Experience of working directly with adults and children with a sensory loss or additional support needs.
- Budget management experience
Braveheart Co-ordinator – Top Toes Footcare Service (30 hours)
- Part time
- £27,470 – £30,245 pro-rata
- On site: Based in Sauchie, with travel across Forth Valley
- Closing 28th September 2026
About Us
Braveheart is a forward-thinking health promotion charity dedicated to improving wellbeing through healthy lifestyles and physical activity. Braveheart has been providing community-based health services in Forth Valley for 30 years and is well established in the locality.
The Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Co-ordinator to lead and develop our footcare initiative across the Forth Valley area. Braveheart’s Top Toes service is already operating in Falkirk District and your role will be to drive forward the growth of the social enterprise, while managing the high quality of the footcare service. Joining the Braveheart team at this exciting time in the organisation’s development offers the successful candidate the opportunity to make a tangible difference to the lives of hundreds of people in the Forth Valley communities. Key challenges of the role will include implementing a new online payment system, recruiting and developing volunteer teams and promoting the footcare service through partnership development and marketing activities.
Our footcare clinics are delivered by volunteers. The Co-ordinator role includes organising regular training including with the NHS podiatry team, mentoring and supporting volunteers, promoting good communication and holding regular volunteer team meetings.
The post is initially funded by Clackmannanshire and Stirling Health and Social Care Partnership for up to 2 years, however, the aim of the socially enterprising project is that it will become self-sustaining through the income raised by the service.
About You
We are looking for someone who is passionate about health promotion and community engagement with strong organisational and interpersonal skills. Familiarity with community health networks and knowledge of the local area will be an advantage. Please see the attached Job Description for further details of the post responsibilities and person specification.
What We Offer
- A supportive and flexible working environment
- Opportunities for professional development
- The chance to make a real difference in people’s lives