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Top job! Head of Quality, Safeguarding and Improvement
- Full time
- £57,495 – £61,746
- Hybrid: Hybrid working supported with a requirement of Scotland wide travel
- Closing 28th August 2026
About Aberlour …
Aberlour is Scotland’s leading children’s charity and has been recognised as a Top 100 best places to work winner by the Sunday Times.
Our strategy is to be bold and brave, to ensure that every child in Scotland has an equal chance. As an organisation we are ambitious to deliver real and lasting change for children, young people and families. At Aberlour we strive to deliver the highest quality care and support to babies, children and families across Scotland and are committed to doing all we can to deliver on Scotland’s Policy aspirations (The Promise, UNCRC).
This leadership role offers an opportunity to keep Aberlour at the forefront of child care practice and influence.
What we are looking for...
Aberlour is looking to recruit an experienced leader who can ensure that we have robust systems and process in place to enable best practice and to support quality and quality assurance, safeguarding and improvement.
As a person with significant experience in the field of child protection, you will enjoy supporting and coaching service managers in the provision of good quality and safe care. You will ensure our child care policies are fit for purpose, lead and manage complaints procedures, lead audit and review processes, review behaviour management and risk management activities and support health and safety and personalisation development activities throughout Aberlour. You will support our learning culture, facilitating review processes ensuring babies, children and families voices and experiences are listened to and acted upon.
This is a leadership opportunity to work alongside our Assistant Directors and Service Managers to implement and oversee a range of quality assurance methods that will improve the services we provide.
You will hold a relevant professional social care or social work qualification at SCQF level 9 or above. You will also have a management qualification at SCQF level 8 or above, or equivalent knowledge gained through alternative means.
To find out more about the requirements of the role check out our jobs page on our website.
What we offer...
As well as a supportive team, we want all our employees to feel valued and rewarded for the vital work they do. When you work with us, we'll recognise your efforts with generous annual leave, an excellent employer pension scheme, life assurance worth 3x salary and a range of deals and discounts across various retailers.
Top job! Property Manager
- Full time
- £56,148 – £60,702
- Hybrid: Office bases in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen
- Closing 23rd August 2026
We’re looking for an experienced and proactive Property Manager to help lead the delivery of high-quality homes and services across our housing portfolio. Working closely with the Director of Housing Services, you’ll oversee the effective management of repairs and maintenance, contractor relationships, and property compliance, ensuring the safety, comfort, and satisfaction of our tenants.
This is a key leadership role, supporting the organisation’s wider strategic objectives. You’ll manage planned and cyclical works, lead the response to repairs, support void and adaptation processes, and ensure compliance across a range of critical areas, including gas safety, electrical testing, legionella, and building standards.
A strong understanding of property and asset management in a housing context is essential, along with the ability to lead teams, manage budgets, and communicate effectively with contractors, colleagues, and tenants. Your work will help us deliver safe, sustainable, and energy-efficient homes, while also driving continuous improvement in service delivery and customer care.
We're a values-driven organisation offering flexible hybrid working, with a mix of office-based, remote, and site work. This role requires regular travel across our portfolio, and occasional overnight stays.
What you’ll do:
- Lead planned, reactive & cyclical maintenance
- Manage H&S compliance (e.g., gas, electrical, damp & mould)
- Oversee contractors, budgets & performance targets
- Support Net Zero & sustainability goals
- Ensure excellent customer service
What you’ll need:
- HNC (or higher) in a relevant technical field
- Experience in housing or property management
- Knowledge of compliance & building regulations
- Strong leadership, planning & communication skills
- Full UK driving licence
Join us and help make a lasting difference in our communities by delivering safe, sustainable homes and excellent property services.
Our employee benefits
- Company sick pay scheme on completion of probationary period
- 34 days’ holiday per annum, pro rata for part-time hours
- Access to Health and Wellbeing resources such as, 24 hour GP service, physiotherapy, 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and in-house Mental Health First Aiders
- Opportunity to participate in internal support networks such as employee engagement, wellbeing and digital forums
- Company pension scheme and other benefits such as Death in Service
Lead Disability Officer
- Full time
- £43,114 – £46,255
- Hybrid: Hybrid working supported with a requirement of Scotland wide travel
- Closing 28th August 2026
About Aberlour …
Aberlour is Scotland’s leading children’s charity and has been recognised as a Top 100 best places to work winner by the Sunday Times.
Our strategy is to be bold and brave, to ensure that every child in Scotland has an equal chance. As an organisation we are ambitious to deliver real and lasting change for children, young people and families. At Aberlour we strive to deliver the highest quality care and support to babies, children and families across Scotland and are committed to doing all we can to deliver on Scotland’s Policy aspirations (The Promise, UNCRC).
We have a number of services across Scotland offering residential and short breaks support for children and families affected by disability. We believe children and young people with disabilities, together with their families, should receive care that treats them fairly and values their needs.
What we are looking for...
You will play a key role in this new post supporting the development of Aberlour’s strategic approach to disability practice and continuous improvement.
You will use your extensive knowledge gained from managing disability services to support managers to implement consistent standards of practice ensuring statutory obligations are met. You will use data and insights to review the quality of service delivery and make recommendations for improvements.
The post will build Aberlour’s organisational capacity to be a leading children’s organisation in relation to disability, improving quality of care, reducing risk and supporting sustainable service growth.
Your experiences in management, coaching and mentoring others and overseeing quality assurance will enable you to give guidance and direction to operational managers.
You will have knowledge of disability legislation, children’s rights, safeguarding and equality. You will hold a relevant professional qualification at SCQF level 9 or above.
To find out more about the requirements of the role check out our jobs page on our website.
What we offer...
As well as a supportive team, we want all our employees to feel valued and rewarded for the vital work they do. When you work with us, we'll recognise your efforts with generous annual leave, an excellent employer pension scheme, life assurance worth 3x salary and a range of deals and discounts across various retailers.