St John Scotland is a national charity registered in Scotland and part of the global St John community. We are a unique organisation that operates both as a chivalric order and a charity focused on community health resilience. Our mission is to support NHS Scotland, the Scottish Ambulance Service, and other national and local organisations.

Our services, delivered across Scotland by 14 Local Area Committees and dedicated volunteers, include Patient Transport Services, Public Access Defibrillators, and CPR awareness, we also support Community First Responders groups. Additionally, we engage in international work, supporting a community-led healthcare program in Malawi and the St John Eye Hospital Group in the West Bank, Gaza, and East Jerusalem.

About the role

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive individual to join us as a key support to our Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Board of Trustees. This new role is pivotal in ensuring the smooth operation and governance of our charity. The successful candidate will manage complex diaries, demanding agendas, and provide support to enable the COO to focus on strategic priorities.