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A Chief Executive is required by COSCA (Counselling & Psychotherapy in Scotland)
COSCA (Counselling & Psychotherapy in Scotland) is Scotland’s professional body for counselling and psychotherapy, with its Register of Counsellors and Psychotherapists accredited by the Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care. COSCA champions the exceptional value of counselling and psychotherapy to Scottish society.
Full-time national roles rarely emerge and are highly sought after in our high performing team. Our current Chief Executive is stepping down after 25 successful years of leadership, creating an important opportunity for the right candidate to deliver our ambitious plan for Scotland to be ‘A listening, caring society that values people’s wellbeing’. 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 the COSCA Development Plan. You will join a highly motivated staff team with a clear purpose and a national profile.
COSCA is an established national membership professional body with individual and organisational members that aims to advance and support all forms of counselling, psychotherapy, and the use of counselling skills.
Based in Stirling with a small staff team of six (2 full time and 4 part time), we have a wide range of panels, committees, sessional workers and external suppliers of services. Around 40 volunteers, including those on the COSCA Board, play a vital and valued role in our work and are involved in a wide range of national and local roles.
Top job! Head of People and Learning
- Full time
- £80,345 – £87,633
- Hybrid: Stirling
- Closing 30th October 2026
Introduction
An exciting and rarely available opportunity has arisen to join SCRA as our Head of People and Learning.
SCRA sits at the heart of Scotland's unique Children's Hearings System, and this influential leadership role plays a central part in shaping the culture, capability and effectiveness of our organisation.
The role
As a trusted adviser to the Principal Reporter/Chief Executive and a key member of our Senior Management Team, the Head of People and Learning will lead the development and delivery of our People Strategy, ensuring that our people, culture and organisational capability support the delivery of high-quality services for Scotland's children, young people and families.
You will provide strategic leadership across all aspects of people management, organisational development and workforce planning. Working closely with the Senior Management Team and the Board, you will provide expert advice on employee relations, learning and development, wellbeing, reward, employment policy and organisational change. Through your leadership, SCRA will continue to foster an inclusive, high-performing culture in which colleagues can thrive and deliver the best outcomes for children and young people.
The postholder will be a trusted source of professional advice on complex and sensitive workforce matters and plays a key role in shaping organisational strategy and decision-making. You will lead the Human Resources function, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, customer-focused people services that support managers and staff across the organisation.
As a member of SCRA's Senior Management Team, you will contribute to the governance, strategic development and corporate leadership of the organisation. You will work collaboratively with senior colleagues to ensure that people, learning, culture and organisational capability remain aligned with SCRA's strategic priorities and values.
This is a highly influential leadership role requiring significant expertise in people management, organisational development and strategic leadership. It offers a unique opportunity to shape the future workforce of an organisation that makes a vital difference to the lives of children, young people and families across Scotland.
Project Lead - Wellbeing Service
- Part time
- £29,595 – £32,545 pro-rata
- Hybrid: Stirling
- Closing 13th November 2026
The Canmore Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Project Lead to establish and grow a new Canmore Trust service. The service is a pioneering initiative providing confidential support and wellbeing services.
Working closely with our Management Team, and a multidisciplinary advisory board, you will support the development and delivery of this exciting service from the ground up. You will build partnerships, recruit and support volunteers, and develop safe and effective support pathways.
This is a unique opportunity to shape a service that will reduce isolation, encourage early help-seeking, challenge stigma and improve the mental health and wellbeing of dental professionals across the United Kingdom.
Who we're looking for
You'll be passionate about improving lives, committed to reducing stigma, and motivated by the opportunity to create meaningful, lasting change. As an experienced relationship-builder and service lead, you'll bring energy, initiative and compassion to everything you do. With the ability to turn ideas into practical solutions you'll make a genuine difference. You'll be comfortable working collaboratively with colleagues, volunteers, and partners, while also being confident to take ownership and drive projects forward.
Above all, you'll embody the values of The Canmore Trust. Treating everyone with kindness, dignity, and respect, demonstrating integrity in your work, and believing in the power of connection, hope, and early support to transform lives.
Outreach Worker and Cycle Trainer
- Part time
- £25,643 pro-rata
- On site: Stirling
- Closing 18th November 2026
Recyke-a-bike is recruiting an Outreach Worker and Cycle Trainer.
Join our busy team of instructors to deliver a range of different cycle programmes to children and adults throughout the Forth Valley. The successful candidate will support the delivery of the Bikeability programme (in partnership with Cycling Scotland and Stirling, Clackmannanshire and Falkirk local authorities), and the delivery of all cycling-based activities delivered by Recyke-a-bike. During the winter months, the candidate will have the opportunity to learn more about bike mechanics, by building pre-loved bikes in our workshop.
Applicants must have a passion for cycling and be a competent cyclist, comfortable riding in road and shared-use path settings, along with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Desirable qualifications include a Cycle Trainer and first aid certificates, but these are not a requirement- full training will be provided.
The position is 14 hours per week, with a salary of £10,257 per annum and a permanent contract, based at the Recyke-a-Bike premises in Stirling. Different hours may be considered for the right candidate.
Form F Assessors - Fostering
- Part time
- Sessional
- On site: Central Scotland
- Closing 12th November 2026
Are you passionate about helping vulnerable children and young people to have the best opportunities to fulfil their potential? Do you believe that children have the right to live within a safe family environment where they get the care, support and encouragement they need to flourish?
If so, the role of Independent Form F Assessor may give you a perfect chance to fulfil these aims.
About Aberlour Fostering
Our Fostering Team is home based, with access to offices for team meetings. We are a National Fostering Service, so this role requires travel to be able to meet with foster carers and other agencies.
What we are looking for....
With trauma informed practice at the heart of our work, Aberlour has a strong reputation, built over 20 years, for providing fostering services for vulnerable children and young people in Scotland. As an independent Form F Assessor, you will undertake comprehensive Form F assessments of prospective Foster Carers in accordance with fostering legislation and guidance, and Aberlour Fostering’s policies and procedures, ensuring that high-quality, evidence-based reports are presented to the fostering panel within required timeframes. If you apply for a Form F Assessor role, you’ll be self-employed, which gives you the flexibility to balance working with other commitments you may have.
“Aberlour Fostering is 5 Star. As we have taken a child under our wing, Aberlour has taken us under theirs. We feel part of a team, one big family with the same common goals and values. Working together with amazing people, we feel supported and valued” - one of our current foster carers.
We are looking for people who:
- Have a recognised social work qualification.
- Register and maintain an appropriate professional registration with the SSSC as a social worker.
- Have experience of working within Children's services.
- Have an understanding of fostering and the current legislation framework.
- Hold a full UK driving licence and access to a car.
- Have experience of Fostering Network Transfer Protocol.
What we offer...
£2000 per completed assessment.
Supervision and support at varying points throughout the assessment i.e. start, mid-point and towards the end.
Aberlour is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our service users and uses a thorough and rigorous recruitment and selection process including PVG Scheme checks to ensure this commitment is not compromised.
Supervising Social Worker - Fostering
- Full time
- £41,050 – £44,018
- Remote: Scotland wide (home based with access to offices for team meetings)
- Closing 29th October 2026
Are you passionate about helping vulnerable children and young people to have the best opportunities to fulfil their potential? Do you believe that children have the right to live within a safe family environment where they get the care, support and encouragement they need to flourish?
If so, the role of Supervising Social Worker may give you a perfect chance to fulfil these aims.
About Aberlour Fostering
Our Fostering Team is home based, with access to offices for team meetings. We are a National Fostering Service, so this role requires travel to be able to meet with foster carers and other agencies.
What we are looking for....
With trauma informed practice at the heart of our work, Aberlour has a strong reputation, built over 20 years, for providing fostering services for vulnerable children and young people in Scotland. As a Supervising Social Worker, you will be responsible for recruiting, assessing and supervising a group of Foster Carers. This role is crucial, bringing together the needs of looked after children and young people and support and management of Foster Carers, liaising with the placing Local Authority. Your work with the Foster Carers will have a direct impact on the children and young people that they foster and so the role is key in supporting the Foster Carers to provide the right environment and support for the child/young person they foster. You will also contribute to the delivery and development of the Fostering Service. Evening and weekend work may be required, and you will be part of an on call rota.
“Aberlour Fostering is 5 Star. As we have taken a child under our wing, Aberlour has taken us under theirs. We feel part of a team, one big family with the same common goals and values. Working together with amazing people, we feel supported and valued” - one of our current foster carers
We are looking for people who:
- Have a recognised social work qualification
- Register and maintain an appropriate professional registration with the SSSC as a social worker
- Have experience of working within Children's services
- Have an understanding of fostering and the current legislation framework
- Hold a full UK driving licence
At Aberlour we want to make sure every child and young person has the love, support and opportunity they need to reach their potential. If you share the same vision, we want you to join our team. To have a look at our values to understand more about what we are looking for from our employees click here.
What we offer...
As well as a supportive team and excellent training opportunities, 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 and a range of deals and discounts across various retailers. Find out more about our Employee Benefits here and our commitment to Equality and Diversity here.
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For an informal discussion, please contact Kerryanne Duffin, Service Manager, on 07815 839567 (not available on Wednesdays).
Venue Manager
- Full time
- £51,450 – £57,868
- On site: The Barracks Conference Centre, Stirling
- Closing 30th October 2026
Lead a venue that makes a difference
The Robertson Trust exists to prevent and reduce poverty and trauma in Scotland. We bring organisations, communities and partners together to help create lasting change.
We are looking for an exceptional Venue Manager to lead The Barracks, our unique conference centre and charity hub in Stirling.
This is not a traditional venue-management role.
As Venue Manager, you will take responsibility for the overall operation, performance and future development of a vibrant and growing venue that brings together charities, community organisations, partners and visitors from across Scotland. You will lead an experienced onsite team, oversee customer and tenant experience, manage commercial performance, build strategic partnerships and play a key role in shaping the future direction of the venue.
Whether you come from conference and events, hospitality, facilities management, visitor attractions, property management or another customer-focused operational environment, this is an opportunity to combine commercial thinking with genuine social impact.
Why join us?
This is a rare opportunity to:
· Lead a highly regarded conference centre and charity hub with a strong reputation.
· Shape the future development, profile and growth of The Barracks.
· Work with a wide range of charities, public bodies, businesses and community partners.
· Lead a talented and committed team.
· Enjoy a broad and varied leadership role spanning operations, customer experience, commercial development and stakeholder engagement.
· Join an organisation recognised for its values-led culture and commitment to supporting communities across Scotland.
· Benefit from flexible and hybrid working arrangements where operational requirements allow.
About the role
As Venue Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring that The Barracks delivers an outstanding experience for venue users, event organisers, tenants, visitors and partners.
You will lead day-to-day operations while also driving longer-term improvement and growth. You'll oversee venue performance, financial management, business development activity, health and safety compliance, property-related matters and contractor relationships. You'll use data, feedback and insight to identify opportunities to enhance services, grow income and maximise the impact of the venue.
A key part of the role will be building strong relationships, both within the venue and externally. You'll work closely with tenants, community organisations, partner agencies, suppliers and colleagues across The Robertson Trust to ensure The Barracks continues to thrive as a welcoming, accessible and sustainable charity hub.
About you
We're looking for an approachable and credible leader who combines strong operational oversight with excellent people skills.
You will bring:
· Experience of managing a venue, conference facility, hospitality operation, visitor destination, facilities function or similar customer-facing service.
· A track record of leading and developing teams.
· Experience of managing budgets, income and expenditure.
· Strong commercial awareness and a focus on sustainable growth.
· Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder-management skills.
· Experience of working with suppliers and external contractors.
· Confidence managing multiple priorities in a busy operational environment.
· The ability to make sound decisions and remain calm under pressure.
· Knowledge of health and safety and risk management within a public-facing environment.
Experience within the charity sector would be welcome, but it is not essential. We are interested in hearing from talented leaders from a range of sectors who can demonstrate a commitment to excellent service, inclusive leadership and continuous improvement.
About The Barracks
The Barracks is a distinctive conference centre and charity hub based in Stirling. Home to a diverse community of organisations, it provides high-quality meeting, event and collaboration space for charities and other organisations while serving as a welcoming and accessible environment for tenants, visitors and partners.
As Venue Manager, you will play a central role in ensuring that The Barracks continues to be a place where organisations connect, collaborate and create positive change.
Ready to make an impact?
If you're an experienced operational leader looking for a role with purpose, challenge and variety, we'd love to hear from you.
Join us and help shape the future of one of Scotland's most distinctive charity venues.