Outside the Box is a small independent charity and social enterprise. We provide development support to groups and people across Scotland who want to make a difference in their communities.

About the role

We are looking for a new leader who is passionate about supporting people and communities. We would like someone with entrepreneurial skill and experience to work alongside the staff team to develop ideas into projects and commissioned work that makes a difference to people.

We are committed to building a diverse organisation. We welcome applications from all sectors of society, including New Scots, people from black and minority ethnic communities, women, LGBTQI+ people and people with disabilities.

Visit the Outside the Box Website for more information

Following the forthcoming retirement of our current Chief Executive, we are seeking a passionate and dynamic Chief Executive to lead Ayrshire Cancer Support into our next exciting phase. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional who has demonstrable senior leadership, management, diplomatic and collaboration skills, to help shape the future of Ayrshire’s leading cancer support charity.

Working collaboratively with our Board of Trustees and Senior Leadership Colleagues, the post-holder will drive our strategy, identifying and prioritising opportunities to sustain and grow income, as well as developing our cancer support services. They will also work collaboratively with colleagues to develop innovative and practical ways to increase turnover and profitability to deliver the required impact.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in income growth, will be commercially astute and able to demonstrate high levels of business acumen, having an excellent understanding of the financial planning requirements of a self-funded charity.

Possessing drive, resilience, ambition and empathy we are seeking someone who will be ‘hands on’ and relish the challenge of providing the very highest levels of support to those affected by cancer in Ayrshire, acting as an ambassador and champion for our charity and our services.

We are passionate about inspiring audiences through science and innovation, and we are looking for a dynamic individual to help drive our fundraising efforts to new heights.

Edinburgh Science is a world leader in creative science content and festival management, renowned for delivering high-quality events both locally and internationally.

We are best known for organising Edinburgh’s annual Science Festival – the world’s first public celebration of science and technology as a festival – as well as our science education outreach programmes, Generation Science and Careers Hive and our community engagement work. An increasing worldwide element shares our content, passion and expertise more widely through an extensive portfolio of international collaborations and projects.

We are passionate about inspiring audiences through science and innovation, and we are looking for a dynamic leader to drive our cooperate and philanthropy efforts to new heights.

Job Purpose

The Corporate Sponsorship and Philanthropy role is central to powering Edinburgh Science’s growth and long-term impact. This role will lead on securing high-value sponsorships and forging meaningful, mission-aligned partnerships with businesses across sectors—helping to fuel world-class science engagement for diverse audiences at home and abroad.

Working closely with the Head of Development, the postholder will shape and deliver a bold sponsorship strategy, craft innovative and tailored partnership opportunities, and engage with key industries—including technology, energy, finance, life sciences, and education—to unlock sustainable revenue and amplify Edinburgh Science’s reach and reputation on a global stage.

Key Responsibilities:

Sponsorship Strategy & Business Development

• Develop and implement a corporate sponsorship strategy to increase revenue and expand partnerships both in the UK and internationally.
• Identify, research, and proactively engage new corporate sponsors across relevant sectors, ensuring alignment with Edinburgh Science’s mission and values.
• Explore international sponsorship opportunities, working with partners in global markets to develop funding opportunities for Edinburgh Science’s programmes and events.
• Create bespoke sponsorship proposals and negotiate agreements that offer compelling brand and engagement opportunities for partners.
• Collaborate with the Head of Development to align sponsorship activities with Edinburgh Science’s wider fundraising and strategic objectives.

Relationship Management & Stewardship

• Act as the primary relationship manager for corporate sponsors, ensuring high-quality engagement, fulfilment of sponsorship agreements, and long-term partnership growth.
• Develop and manage sponsorship activation plans, ensuring partners receive value through branding, hospitality, thought leadership, and employee engagement opportunities.
• Maintain and update records of sponsor communications, agreements, and deliverables using CRM systems.

Sponsorship Activation & Impact Reporting

• Work with marketing, programming, and events teams to deliver meaningful sponsor activations across live events, digital content, and international collaborations.
• Develop reports and presentations demonstrating ROI, audience reach, and engagement outcomes for corporate partners.
• Provide regular performance insights, identifying opportunities to enhance and grow sponsorship impact.

International & Industry Engagement

• Represent Edinburgh Science at key industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities in the UK and abroad.
• Build relationships with international sponsors and partners, exploring opportunities to align Edinburgh Science’s programmes with global CSR, ESG, and STEM education initiatives.
• Work closely with Edinburgh Science’s international projects team to leverage commercial sponsorships for overseas programmes.

Person Specification

Essential

• Proven track record of securing and managing corporate sponsorships in a relevant sector (e.g., science engagement, Festivals, arts, events, charity, education).
• Strong sales and negotiation skills, with the ability to confidently pitch sponsorship packages to senior decision-makers.
• Experience in developing corporate relationships to six-figure amounts and beyond.
• Knowledge of CSR, ESG trends, and how businesses engage with sponsorship and corporate social responsibility.
• Excellent relationship management skills, with experience in building and maintaining long-term partnerships.
• Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to develop creative and strategic sponsorship opportunities.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
• Highly organised, with strong project management skills, able to handle multiple partnerships simultaneously.
• Passion for science, education, and public engagement.

Desirable

• Experience working in the science, technology, or cultural sectors.
• Understanding of international sponsorship and funding landscapes.
• Knowledge of CSR, ESG trends, and how businesses engage with sponsorship and corporate social responsibility.
• Familiarity with CRM systems such as Spektrix, Monday or similar.
• Experience in contract and funding agreement oversight, ensuring financial compliance.
• Excellent ability to present financial insights to non-finance stakeholders, including Boards and funders.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills, with an eye for operational efficiency.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for international travel.
• A vibrant and supportive work environment.
• The chance to lead a passionate team and make a global impact.

About Us

Change Mental Health is a leading national mental health charity providing unique support to people with severe and enduring mental ill health. With over 50 years’ experience across Scotland, we believe people affected by poor mental health and illness deserve the highest quality of support in the community and that every person has the right to be valued and to share in the opportunities, challenges, and joys of everyday life.

About National Programmes

Change Mental Health is the lead partner in the Highlands for the Scottish Government’s Distress Brief Intervention project (DBI). The DBI is a Scotland-wide pilot project, testing a ground-breaking approach to address the emotional and psychological pain experienced by people in distress.

Working in partnership with frontline services, including Police, Ambulance service, Primary Care and mental health teams, the project provides rapid referral to focused, short-term support, with the option of onward referral to longer-term support if required. For further information about DBI and our involvement in the project, head to our website and visit DBI.scot.

As the National Programme lead you will play a significant role in this major, high profile Scottish Government project. Additionally, you will lead on the development of new national programmes/ services and oversee the running of them.

About the Role

As National Programme Lead, you will oversee and lead all Change Mental Health DBI Teams and assist in the development of the DBI programme on behalf of Change Mental Health. You will have responsibility to ensure that our work to support people in distress is delivered to a high standard and within the framework agreed with the Scottish Government and the DBI Programme Board. You will provide visible leadership to staff and be a strong role model and leader in building a positive and supportive culture as part of your role.

You will work closely with senior colleagues in Change Mental Health and in a wide range of statutory and third sector agencies to ensure that the Distress Brief Intervention, and other national programmes of work/ services continue to deliver an innovative service in a compassionate and connected way. With partnership working at the forefront, you will develop the services while working closely with key partners, in liaison with the appropriate Heads of Service and the Director of Services.

The National Programme Lead will work across several areas of Scotland including, but not limited to, Highland, Argyll & Bute, Dumfries and Galloway, Western Isles and CMH National office in Edinburgh.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Oversee all DBI services provided by Change Mental Health, including responsibility for all quality and reporting aspects of delivery.
• Lead on the roll out and expansion of DBI Services within Change Mental Health areas.
• Lead on discussions with partners around the future of existing DBI projects, including funding opportunities and expansion of current pathways.
• Oversee management of the rota system, ongoing development of the Change Mental Health DBI Hub and DBI Managers meetings.
• Develop and oversee new national services ensuring a robust quality framework is in place to support the best practice and continuous improvement within the service.
• Ensure Change Mental Health Policies and Procedures are implemented and understood including Safeguarding and Health and Safety.
• Develop and maintain excellent partnerships with statutory and third sector agencies and partners in all areas.
• Monitor existing funding contracts and highlight any challenges around these within appropriate timeframes
• Leading on local and national groups relevant to the National programmes e.g. DBI Programme Board meetings and local implementation groups
• Providing line management, including support & supervision to Project Managers / Team Leaders both virtually and face to face.
• Provide out-of-hours support to national programme teams on a rota-basis
• Be part of the Management Team for National services and work closely with peers to provide guidance and support, as required

Personal Specification:

• Experience of setting up and managing programmes/ services in a third sector setting.
• Experience of cultivating and maintaining stakeholder relationships to support the development of the service
• Demonstratable experience of positively leading, managing and motivating a large team of staff to provide high-quality support to those accessing support
• Demonstrates effective communication, with the ability to adapt based on the situation and audience, including presenting to and engaging with external stakeholders
• Skilled in prioritizing workload demands and responding effectively and in a positive manner
• Demonstrates the ability to work autonomously to complete tasks in an efficient manner while being part of a larger team.
• Highly motivated to deliver best practice with continuous improvement, including opportunities to embed reflective practice into delivery
• Experience of working in a fast-paced environment and with the ability to make sound decisions and judgement calls quickly and appropriately.
• Skilled in identifying and cultivating opportunities to grow and develop the service
• Experience of appropriately and safely manage safeguarding and adult protection concerns

General Duties:

• Act in accordance with Data Protection legislation. Ensure all records, personal, staff and client data are managed in line with Data Management and Information Governance policies.
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements such as provisions set out in the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
• As with all employees, workers and volunteers; to encourage people to join Change Mental Health as a member, donor or activist.
• To act in accordance with the charity’s Health & Safety and Safeguarding policies and to notify a line manager promptly if there are any concerns.
• To participate in regular supervision and appraisal and undertake any relevant training as appropriate to the role.
• To work in accordance with the charity’s national policies and local operating procedures and those of external regulators or professional bodies.

This job profile and list of duties is not exhaustive and serves only to highlight the main requirements. The line manager may stipulate other reasonable requirements and projects commensurate with the general profile and grade of the post.

Please be aware that it is classed as an offence if you apply for this role and are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to vulnerable adults.

Benefits

• 24/7 access to an award-winning Employee Assistance Programme providing free legal, financial, and medical advice as well as support with life’s challenges.
• A 35-hour working week
• Travel season ticket loan.
• A great work life balance with flexible and blended working environment.
• Access to purchase a Blue Light Discount Card
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Enhanced sick pay and leave entitlements.
• Generous 37 days’ holiday.
• 2 paid Mental Wellbeing days.
• Professional development including funded opportunities.

This post will be subject to a PVG check for working with Children & Adults.

“I recently joined the CHAS Family Support Team from a Local Authority role. It has been a great move! At CHAS, I have a manageable caseload, allowing me to spend quality time getting to know families and understanding how I can help them access the specialist support they need. I have the flexibility to manage my own time and achieve a better work-life balance.” — Claire Wilson, Family Support Team Leader

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Social Worker to join the multi-disciplinary Family Support Team in the east of Scotland, based in Balloch.

Role Overview:

This position offers a unique chance to work alongside a highly motivated and skilled outreach team and in partnership with local services dedicated to providing care and support for babies, children, young people, and their families. You will play a key role in providing a comprehensive social work service to babies, children or young people with life-limiting conditions and their families, focusing on the co-ordination, development and delivery of service provision designed to assist with the issues related to the child or young person’s condition and the impact it has upon the wider family.

Why Join Us?

• Holistic, Person-Centered Care: Our teams provide exceptional, individualized care to children and families.
• Collaborative Environment: Work within a multidisciplinary team combining health, social, and medical expertise.
• Manageable Caseload: Benefit from a manageable caseload.
• Flexible Working: Enjoy a hybrid work environment. This role will involve onsite and home working and we are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements.
• Skill Development: Gain experience working in a rich, multi-disciplinary team.
• Supportive Culture: Be part of a supportive environment that encourages continuous learning and expertise development.
• Pension Scheme: Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), administered by Lothian Pension Fund.

About You:We are looking for candidates who have:

• A degree or diploma in social work and registration with the SSSC.
• Relevant post-registration experience working with children, young people and complex family situations where loss and change are prevalent
• Highly developed communication and negotiation skills with the ability to adapt support to meet individual family needs.
• The ability to work autonomously in a varied role.
• Experience or a commitment to practice learning and staff supervision is desirable.

As a Social Worker with CHAS, you will provide vital support to children and families. If this sounds like you and you would like to be a key part in keeping the joy alive, we would love you to apply!

Every day people with chest, heart and stroke conditions are leaving hospital scared and alone. You can be part of our mission to make sure that there is no life half lived in Scotland.

By joining Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland (CHSS) as Head of Fundraising you can be the difference between people just surviving and really living.

You will be part of Scotland’s leading charity providing support to people with chest, heart and stroke conditions to live life to the full again. Our Hospital to Home services form a nationwide network of local support groups, nurses, volunteers and one-to-one support teams helping families adjust to life with a heart or lung condition or after a stroke.

This is more than a leadership role — it's your chance to shape the future of Income Generation at Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland. As Head of Fundraising, you’ll play a pivotal role in translating our bold strategy into action, driving growth through insight-led decision-making, creativity, and innovation. Reporting to the Director of Income Generation, you’ll guide a talented team to deliver inspiring supporter experiences, and forge impactful relationships that align with our “No Life Half Lived” strategy.

We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment and brings a deep understanding of marketing, data, technology, and supporter-centric fundraising. You’ll champion a culture of creativity and accountability, ensuring our supporter journeys are personalised, our processes are optimised, and our risks are well managed. With oversight of budget, health and safety, and compliance, you’ll be a strategic thinker, a motivational leader, and a brilliant collaborator – able to influence at all levels internally and externally. If you’re passionate about using technology and insight to unlock income growth and maximise impact, this is your opportunity to lead something truly meaningful.

Wild fish and their waters need your help. Will you join us in making a difference?

WildFish is a charity dedicated to conserving wild fish and their aquatic habitats.

We’re seeking a Director, Scotland, who will play a leading role in designing, planning and executing national campaigns and representing the charity in Scotland.

You’ll be responsible for developing innovative strategies, working in partnership with the wider WildFish team and external partners, and managing key relationships with stakeholders, including parliamentarians and media. You will also oversee the charity’s Off the table campaign (offthetable.org.uk).

Open-net salmon farming severely damages wild salmonid populations and compromises the integrity of the marine and freshwater ecosystems. We campaign for the closure of all existing open-net salmon farms and robustly oppose any proposed expansion of existing farms or the establishment of new farms.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a proven track record in campaign management and strategic thinking, to take the helm at a pivotal moment in the organisation’s long-standing campaign to curb the negative environmental impacts of open-net salmon farming, as well as other issues impacting wild fish populations.

Key Responsibilities

• Set and lead strategy for salmon farm campaigning - reporting to the CEO and collaborating with science, legal and communications colleagues.
• Oversee Off the table campaign in the UK and internationally, drive growth in the campaign, setting the strategy in partnership with the Off the table Campaign Manager
• Oversee community outreach in Scotland.
• Line manage Scotland team
• Work with stakeholders across Scotland, the UK and internationally. (MSPs, community groups, NGOs, fisheries reps, key supporters and bodies.)
• Keep abreast of issues threatening freshwater wild fish numbers in Scotland, salmon farming developments (across science/research, policy and legislation/regulation, industry, international), working with the in-house communications team and external media contacts
• Keep up to date on scientific developments in partnership with science colleagues
• Support fundraising.
• Respond to Scottish Government consultations and carry out parliamentary advocacy
• Represent WildFish in the media, Scottish Parliament and in meetings with other relevant stakeholders
• Conduct industry research (both in-house and commissioned) and write reports.
• Write press releases, work with the comms team to create social media messaging and media assets
• Support on SmartRivers work in Scotland.

Personal Requirements

Essential

• Passion for WildFish’s mission and a commitment to its values.
• Proven experience in leading and delivering successful campaigns, ideally in Scotland.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to pivot and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and drive performance.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with a variety of audiences.
• Understanding of digital and traditional media, including social media, PR, and content creation.

Desirable

• Experience of acting as a spokesperson for a charity or similar organisation
• Strong analytical skills and experience using data to inform decisions and track campaign performance.
• A passion for making a positive impact and creating social or political change.
• Academic training or equivalent practical experience in a relevant environmental/biological discipline.
• Knowledge of issues facing wild fish populations, and/or open-net salmon farming is desirable.

What We Offer

• Salary: £50,000 (dependent on experience).
• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays.
• Additional leave during the festive season.
• Flexible and remote working arrangements, with occasional travel to Salisbury (SP2).
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Pension contributions of 5%.

Diversity and Inclusion

At WildFish, we value diversity and inclusion. We are an equal-opportunity employer and encourage applications from individuals from under-represented groups in the conservation sector. If you don’t meet all the criteria but are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute, we encourage you to apply.

Why apply for this role?

Children’s Hearings Scotland (CHS) is undergoing an exciting period of reform designed to make a step change in improving the outcomes for infants, children and young people who need us most. As our Senior Communications Manager, you will lead a high performing communications team to deliver an outstanding approach to communications.

This is a key strategic role contributing to CHS’s vision to drive transformation and deliver positive outcomes for the children of Scotland. The postholder is responsible for establishing and maintaining the highest levels of internal and external communications. They will work with the Senior Leadership Team, board members and colleagues across directorates bringing a strategic approach to communications and engagement activities and proactively seek opportunities to build our brand and exercise influence across the sector.

You will be ensuring our executive and senior leadership teams are supported to the highest standards. Most importantly, as an invaluable enabler of strategic communications, you will help our leaders to deliver on our strategic priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic communications; understanding, and helping others to understand, the critical role it plays in helping CHS to achieve its vision.
• Support continuous improvement in our approach to communications, building our brand and expanding our reach
• Developing the use of digital communications platforms, harnessing technologies to achieve our communication goals
• Provide independent advice and support to the senior leadership team and the Board on the communications strategy
• Responsible for utilizing the power of communication for CHS volunteer recruitment campaigns to support the delivery of our tribunal and fulfil our statutory functions.

Life at CHS

At Children’s Hearings Scotland, our highly trained Panel Members make decisions for Scotland’s unique Children’s Hearings System that upholds and promotes the rights of infants, children and young people. Our 2,500 volunteer Panel Members take part in children’s hearings in their local areas, making decisions with and for infants, children and young people. Our organisation also supports a network of Area Support Teams throughout Scotland who support Panel Members in their local communities.

As an organisation that works within the Children’s Hearings System, we are passionate about making a positive contribution to improving outcomes for Scotland’s infants, children and young people.

You can read more about our core values on our website as well as view an introductory video to our organisation. We also offer a generous benefits package from hybrid working to flexi hours and a fantastic pension scheme – check out our full benefits summary.

Diversity and Inclusion

CHS is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during application and assessment process, and upon joining CHS.

Wasps (Workshop & Artists Studio Provision Scotland Ltd.) is seeking an exceptional leader to guide one of Scotland’s valued cultural organisations into its next chapter. As we approach our 50th anniversary, we are looking for a visionary and strategic Chief Executive Officer to champion our mission, strengthen our impact and ensure our long-term sustainability.

For nearly five decades, Wasps has been at the heart of Scotland’s creative community, providing studios and workspaces for artists, makers, and creative businesses. With 19 sites across 14 towns and cities, from the Shetland Islands to the Borders, we support more than 1,000 artists, 25 arts charities, and 81 creative enterprises. Through our innovative property developments, we breathe new life into historic buildings, transforming them into thriving creative hubs that contribute to Scotland’s cultural and economic landscape.

The Role

As CEO, you will provide strong, visible leadership, ensuring Wasps remains a sustainable, artist-centred organisation that meets the evolving needs of Scotland’s creative sector. Reporting to the Board, you will drive the strategic vision of the organisation, leading an experienced team to deliver operational excellence, financial sustainability, and sustainable growth.

You will be the public face of Wasps, representing the organisation at the highest levels, advocating for our tenants and fostering relationships with key funders, policymakers, and stakeholders across the arts, business, and government. You will also oversee our capital projects, ensuring that we continue to develop and enhance our creative spaces across Scotland.

Who we’re looking for We are seeking an inspiring and entrepreneurial leader with the following attributes:-

• A strategic thinker who can demonstrate vision and identify opportunities for - and manage – change.
• Experienced in partnership working, business planning and organisational development.
• Respected and connected in cultural/charity/property networks and understands the opportunities and challenges facing the creative economy and Wasps communities across Scotland.
• Has an understanding of a property-based charity and legislative compliance responsibilities as a landlord.
• Committed to leading Wasps to achieve Net Zero in our properties and organisational practice.
• An outstanding communicator, networker and advocate, with the ability to build strong partnerships and influence key decision-makers.
• Experienced in complex stakeholder engagement and management
• A strong strategic and financial mindset, capable of leading a complex property-based organisation with a focus on long-term sustainability.
• Committed to diversity, inclusion, and community engagement, ensuring Wasps continues to serve artists, makers and creative people.

Having celebrated our 200th anniversary in 2024, Right There remains committed to providing tailored support to individuals in their homes and communities. We meet people where they are—without judgment—walking alongside those who need support and working to prevent homelessness and family separation.

Everyone’s journey is unique, and the path home looks different for each person. That’s why we provide individualized support, challenging stereotypes along the way. No matter the circumstances, we are here to help, not to judge.

As part of our strategic growth plans and our commitment to delivering the best possible support across our programme areas, we have created this and two further Head of Service roles. These roles will equip our programmes with the expertise, strategic direction, and capacity needed to thrive.

About the Role

As our Head of Children & Families you will have accountability for the development, growth and increasing the strategic representation of our Children and Families and Mentoring services. This will enable Right There continues to drive positive outcomes for young people and their families, promoting their collective voice and grow our offer across the sector.

Building and enhancing Right There’s positive reputation and expertise in this field whilst expanding our reach, the successful candidate will identify new opportunities and potential partnerships to support our ambition to increase the positive impact our programmes have by increasing the number of children and families we engage and support.

About You

We are looking for an experienced leader with a strong background in children and family services and a proven track record in building and maintaining strategic partnerships with local authorities, funders, commissioners, and partner organisations.

A strategic thinker with a solutions-focused approach, you will be confident in navigating complexity and driving sustainable growth. Your expertise in leading innovation, driving service improvement, and embedding data-driven decision-making will be crucial in ensuring the continued success and impact of our programmes.

If you share our passion for improving outcomes for children, young people, and families, we encourage you to explore the full role profile below.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Douglas Adam at Livingston James, our retained recruitment partner, at douglasadam@livingstonjames.com

Right There 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.