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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.
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Scottish Charity No: SC 000951 Company No: SC153321
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
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