Charity registered in Scotland SC037216
This innovative family centre was set up in 2006 as a partnership between local people, Edinburgh City Council Children and Families Department and NHS Lothian. For the last six years, using a community development approach, Dr. Bell’s has provided a range of services for families with young children who live in EH6 or EH7.
Dr Bell’s Family Centre has been supporting families in Leith since 2006 to thrive and feel safe, supported, and healthy. We offer a welcoming, safe place where families with young children can get support, advice, and encouragement.
Dr Bell’s Family Centre is seeking an experienced, values-led Chief Executive to lead our organisation into its next phase of development.
Based in Leith, Dr Bell’s has supported families with young children since 2006, offering a unique, holistic model that brings early years childcare, therapeutic services, family learning, food and nutrition, and community support together under one roof.
Working closely with our Board of Trustees, the Chief Executive will:
- Set and deliver a clear strategic vision
- Lead and support a skilled, multidisciplinary staff team
- Drive fundraising and develop sustainable income streams
- Act as an ambassador for Dr Bell’s across the community, partnerships and funders
- Ensure strong governance, financial oversight and safeguarding
This role will suit a collaborative leader who combines strategic thinking with hands-on operational experience, and who is passionate about reducing barriers for families facing socio-economic challenges.
Benefits
Dr Bell’s is a people-led organisation where staff are valued, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer:
- a Living Wage salary
- generous annual leave (including Christmas closure, a birthday day off and personal day)
- flexible working options
- enhanced family-friendly policies, a strong pension
- and 24/7 wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme.