Jobs in Perth and Kinross

Are you a strategic communicator with a passion for policy and public affairs? Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of children and families across Scotland?

Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) is seeking a dynamic and experienced Policy and External Affairs Manager to lead our national profile, strengthen our reputation, and drive forward our mission as leaders in children’s palliative care.

Purpose: You will play a pivotal role in strengthening CHAS’ national presence, growing trust and credibility, and positioning CHAS as a thought leader in children's palliative care. You will be responsible for managing all external affairs, with a focus on strategic communications aligned with CHAS’ mission and objectives. You will also oversee crisis communications, ensuring the organisation responds effectively and maintains public trust in challenging situations.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have skill and experience in all of the following areas:

• Policy development and influencing at devolved and national government level.
• Public affairs and stakeholder management
• Managing strategic partnerships
• Corporate communications
• Line management
• Crisis Communications management

You’ll also hold a driving licence and have access to transport.

It would be great in addition to the skills and experience above if you demonstrated your experience in the following areas:

• Expert advice to senior colleagues
• Horizon scanning
• Media relations
• Project management

About CHAS

At CHAS, we support families during the toughest of times offering unwavering care to children and families in the face of death. We have ambitions to reach every family in Scotland who is living with the heart-breaking prognosis that their child is dying. We know decisions from government, local councils and NHS boards have significant impact on the families we support and our policy and external affairs delivery is focused on ensuring CHAS offers its voice and influence where it is needed most.

The Policy and External Affairs Manager is a key role in the Marketing and Communications team and reports into the Head of Marketing and Communications. This team manages marketing, fundraising communications, external affairs, policy development, public affairs and internal communications. CHAS Marketing and communications team sits within the Income Generation and Engagement directorate led by the director of Income Generation and Engagement.

This pivotal role will support CHAS to strengthen our national presence, growing trust and credibility, and positioning CHAS as a thought leader in children's palliative care. Working across the charity this role is responsible for managing policy, public affairs, external affairs and managing communications with internal and external stakeholders including support for crisis management.

We offer

• Flexible Working: our teams work flexibly and in a hybrid manner with time split between at home and onsite in Edinburgh and Glasgow. CHAS offers flexible and family friendly working. and are happy to discuss working arrangements that work for you.
• Development Opportunities: exposure to professional development.
• Professional Growth: Work with industry leaders in a high-performing team where you will be encouraged and supported to excel and develop your skills.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Including generous annual leave and pension, incremental salary progression, access to Blue Light discounts, and health and wellbeing support.

Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA) exists so nobody in Scotland suffers or dies because medical help cannot get there in time.

People can get sick or have accidents anywhere and anytime. But in Scotland there are places where urgent medical help cannot reach people. Or help gets there too late. And when lives are at risk every minute matters.

As a charity we rely on donations from the Scottish public, companies and communities to ensure that urgent medical help gets to the patient when it is needed, wherever they are and at whatever time of day.

As part of our ongoing strategy for growth and national impact, SCAA is seeking a motivated, strategic and creative individual to take ownership of our marketing and communications function — helping raise the profile of the service, strengthen brand visibility, and support our ambitious income goals.

This role will be based either in Perth, at Scone Airport, or at our Aberdeen base at Aberdeen Airport, where our emergency response helicopters and operational crew are located. The usual hours and days of work will be Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, however this role may involve occasional evening or weekend work, as well as the occasional requirement to provide media on-call cover. SCAA also supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

As part of a dynamic, purpose-driven team, you will work closely with fundraising, operations, senior leadership and frontline crew — ensuring our communications reflect the life-saving impact of our work and inspire support across Scotland.

Role Purpose:

The Marketing and Communications Manager will be responsible for the strategic oversight and development of SCAA’s brand, marketing and communications function.

They will lead and manage a small in-house team as well as external consultants and contractors, as required — ensuring that all content, campaigns and communications align with our brand, engage our audiences effectively, and support organisational goals across fundraising, awareness and supporter engagement.

With a strong focus on brand management, digital growth, and content oversight, this role will ensure that SCAA’s voice is consistent, compelling and clearly connected to our ambition that no one in Scotland should die because help cannot get there in tme.

The Rape & Sexual Abuse Centre Perth & Kinross are looking for a Justice Advocacy Worker to join our Support Services team. Part of the Rape Crisis National Advocacy Project, this role will provide specialist support and advocacy for survivors age 16+ who are considering reporting to police, or who are already engaged in the criminal justice system following a sexual crime. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and will work with a range of stakeholders. Experience of providing support and/or advocacy to individuals affected by trauma is essential, alongside a commitment to working within a gendered analysis of Violence Against Women.

We require female applicants only and are exempt under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. Successful applicants subject to PVG.

We are looking for an experienced leader to be the next Chair of our Board of Trustees. This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact, alongside our Trustees and CEO, to support the charity’s strategic vision.

About The Organisation

We are Scotland’s leading bereavement charity, providing bereavement support to anyone in Scotland who needs us. The range of support includes helpline, individual and group counselling support, children and young people’s services, bereavement support and training to workplaces……and so much more! The services offered to clients are delivered by a volunteer workforce of around 200 people, who are trained to professional standards, and whose motivation and commitment is the heartbeat of our organisation.

We have a small in size, but mighty in spirit, staff team of 22 (15 WTE) who are responsible for the co-ordination of client services, volunteer management, training and fundraising. The staff team, like our volunteers, are located all across Scotland, based within in the local communities which we serve.

Our Board of Trustees bring a diverse mix of skills and professional expertise across all aspects of the organisation. Trustees contribute to a specialist committees relevant to their interests, as well as the wider board meeting. Our Trustees will provide a wealth of experience to our incoming Chair, who will find them a welcoming and engaged team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead with Confidence: Provide clear strategic direction and strong governance.

• Partner with Purpose : Work closely with the CEO to support and challenge in equal measure.

• Inspire Collaboration: Chair 8 meetings annually across the Board and Executive Committee, creating space for constructive, engaging and inclusive dialogue.

• Champion Our Mission: Be an ambassador for Cruse Scotland, enhancing our influence and reach

• Drive Impact: Help shape a positive future for bereavement support in Scotland.

Advantageous skills and experience

• An established leader with a passion for ethical and inclusive leadership

• Experience of charity governance

• Understanding of board dynamics

• Skills in chairing meetings, facilitating discussion, and gathering consensus

• A confident communicator, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels

• Financial acumen

• Familiarity of Scottish Government and/or HSCP structures and decision making

• An appreciation for the mission of Cruse Scotland and the impact of volunteers

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We particularly welcome applications from people with protected characteristics currently under-represented on our existing Board.

Why join us as the Chair of Cruse Scotland

∙ Hold a rewarding leadership role in a respected organisation

∙ Work with a highly motivated team dedicated to improving bereavement support in Scotland

∙ A key opportunity for you to shape strategy to provide long-term impact and legacy

We are looking for an exceptional person to join The Gannochy Trust, a registered charity well known for its philanthropy and unique housing provision. Highly motivated, with excellent administrative and organisational skills, you will be committed to the values and broader aims of the Trust, and making a difference to people’s lives.

The Gannochy Trust was founded in 1937 by A K Bell. Our work today has been developed to support the full realisation of our founder’s visionary philanthropy. We provide affordable housing, manage a range of farms, woodlands and buildings and as an independent funder, manage a grant giving programme of around £5 million annually. The work of the Trust is both varied and interesting.

For this role, you will need to have substantial administrative experience and be willing to work flexibly as part of a team. You will lead the administration team in providing high quality administration support to the Board of Trustees, Chief Executive and Senior Management Team. An important part of the role is to support the efficient management of the Trust. This ranges from record management to contributing to projects, and making improvements to administration systems.

In return, we offer excellent terms and conditions including a generous pension scheme and health related benefits, as well as training and learning opportunities. You will be a key contributor to the work of the Trust, supporting the delivery of our strategic and operational plans. This post will be predominately office based with flexible working arrangements available subject to operational requirements.

UHI Perth is currently recruiting for new Independent Board Members to join the governing body charged with overseeing the operation of the College.

UHI Perth is one of Scotland’s leading Colleges of Further and Higher Education, and a partner in the University of the Highlands and Islands.

Independent Board Members are a governing body charged with overseeing the operation of the College. A position on our Board requires commitment to the work of the College and the community, an interest in the post-16 education sector, and effective communication and analytical skills.

UHI Perth (in common with many colleges across the sector) is currently facing some challenges around financial sustainability, and as part of the process of addressing these challenges, we are undertaking some fundamental changes to our governance and operations. With such change comes opportunity, and as such we currently have vacancies for Independent Board Members with the right skills and experience.

Membership is voluntary and unpaid, but brings huge rewards to members - input can make a real difference to the education and prospects of our learners and to the wellbeing and success of the communities where they live.

Attendance at meetings of the Board and Committees is required, usually early evening, and reasonable travel costs for Board business are reimbursed.

The College is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

To arrange an informal conversation with the Chair of the Board, please contact:Ian McCartney Clerk to the Board of Management at ian.mccartney2.perth@uhi.ac.uk

You can find out more information about:

• Our current Board membership

• How our Board works

• Historic Committee meetings

• Our financial information

This post undertakes regulated work with children and a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme check is required. A check will be made against the list of those barred from working with children. Other appropriate checks may be also be undertaken for this type of role.https://www.perth.uhi.ac.uk/about-us/college-management-structure/meet-the-board