The leader we’re looking for

At Epilepsy Scotland, how we do things matters just as much as what we do.

We care about honesty, compassion, kindness, fairness, trust, and treating people with respect.

We are looking for a Chief Executive who lives those values every day.

The charity sector is becoming more challenging, demand is growing, funding is tighter, and expectations are higher than ever.

We need someone who can bring people together, make good decisions, and move things forward while always keeping people with epilepsy at the centre..

What you’ll bring

• Experience leading at a senior level (as a CEO or similar)

• A background in charity, health, social care, or a similar sector

• Experience leading change and improving how an organisation works

• Confidence working with a Board

• A good understanding of money and how to manage it responsibly

• The ability to represent the organisation clearly and confidently

How you’ll lead

• Be open and honest, even when conversations are difficult

• Treat people with kindness and respect

• Listen and take people seriously

• Be fair and consistent in your decisions

• Build trust by doing what you say you will do

• Support people to do their best work

• Take responsibility and make tough calls when needed

What you’ll do

• Set a clear direction for Epilepsy Scotland

• Lead the organisation through change in a steady and thoughtful way

• Make sure services meet the needs of people with epilepsy

• Help build a more secure financial future

• Work with partners, funders, and decision-makers

• Support the Board and keep them well informed

• Success in this role will ensure that

• People trust the organisation and feel supported

• Staff know the direction and feel part of it

• Services are valued and making a difference

• Finances are stable and sustainable

• Our voice is strong and hard to ignore

Why this role matters

People with epilepsy have the right to live without stigma, to get the support they need, and to feel part of society.

For many, it shapes confidence, opportunities, family life, and how people are supported, at home, at work, and in wider society.

This role plays a key part in making sure people are heard, supported, and able to live the life they choose.

For decades, many children in residential care settings in Scotland were failed by those entrusted to look after them. Under a national scheme, survivors of historical child abuse in care will be able to apply for financial redress payments of up to £100,000, as well as access to an apology and support.

Redress Scotland is the Non-Departmental Public Body responsible for deciding levels of financial redress to be awarded to survivors and, in some cases, next of kin. Redress Scotland is independent of the Scottish Government.

Please ensure that you read the attached guidance note to complete your application. It is also important that the supplementary questions section is completed in full before moving forward as you will not get the opportunity to submit or change your answers.

Redress Scotland has been operational now for a few years and we are pleased to confirm that we are strengthening our Senior Management team with a newly created post.

The post benefits from a range of excellent terms and conditions, holidays entitlement, pension and a range of other additional benefits and is completely remote therefore your home address will be your place of work. You will be required to meet in person for learning and development opportunities. It is imperative that the postholder therefore has access to a private work space for work with excellent internet capability for connecting and security in terms of confidentiality due to the nature of our work.

We are looking for a skilled experienced person who is committed to living our values of Dignity, Respect and Compassion. We will offer you full induction and training, flexible working and support you to be part of an established inclusive team.

As CEO, you will lead a complex, national organisation of scale and impact. Working within the governance framework of the Church of Scotland, you will provide strategic, values-led leadership across all aspects of the organisation. You will guide CrossReach through a dynamic and evolving social care landscape, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, sustainable services that respond to the needs of individuals and communities across Scotland.

You will provide visible and authentic faith leadership, embedding the Christian ethos at the heart of culture, strategy, and service delivery, while also ensuring strong financial stewardship and long-term organisational sustainability. A central part of your role will be to drive service excellence, maintaining a clear focus on quality, outcomes, and continuous improvement. You will inspire and lead a dedicated workforce, fostering a culture of engagement, purpose and care, and you will represent CrossReach at a national level as a credible and influential voice with government, regulators, partners, and the wider Church.

This role demands both outstanding executive capability and a deep sense of vocation. You will be a strategic thinker and a compassionate leader, equally comfortable navigating complexity at a national level and connecting meaningfully with staff, service users and communities.

At a time of significant change and opportunity within Scotland’s social care sector, this is your chance to lead an organisation with a proud Christian heritage while shaping its future impact for generations to come.

As we do our work in Christ’s name the job you have applied for requires you to have a Christian faith and be able to work within and uphold our Christian Ethos. This is an Occupational Requirement under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.

This is a unique opportunity to lead an award-winning organisation dedicated to improving the lives of older adults across Renfrewshire, we are seeking and exceptional CEO to lead the organisation into its next phase of growth, and impact.

As CEO, you will lead the delivery of our 2025–2028 Strategic Plan, ensuring Roar continues to respond to the changing needs of older adults while strengthening its role as a key partner within Renfrewshire’s health and social care landscape.

You will provide strategic leadership, inspire a committed team and volunteer network, and position Roar as a leading voice in preventative, community-based ageing support.

About Aberlour …

Aberlour is Scotland’s leading children’s charity and has been recognised as a Top 100 best places to work winner by the Sunday Times.

Our strategy is to be bold and brave, to ensure that every child in Scotland has an equal chance. As an organisation we are ambitious to deliver real and lasting change for children, young people and families.

We have a number of services across Scotland offering residential and short breaks support for children and families affected by disability. We believe children and young people with disabilities, together with their families, should receive care that treats them fairly and values their needs.

We are committed to doing all we can to deliver on Scotland’s Policy aspirations (The Promise, UNCRC) to be the best place to grow up for all children, young people and families.

What we are looking for...

You will play a key role in this new post developing and leading Aberlour’s national strategy for children with disabilities. You will support Aberlour to review and enhance the quality of services, ensure statutory obligations are met, and embed changes in practice development.

This is a specialist post which requires the post holder to apply their professional judgement gained from extensive work and leadership within the field of supporting children, young people and families affected by disabilities. Your experiences in management, coaching and mentoring others and overseeing quality assurance will enable you to give guidance and direction to operational managers.

You will have a deep understanding of disability legislation, SEND statutory duties, safeguarding and equality. You will hold a relevant professional qualification at SCQF level 9 or above.

To find out more about the requirements of the role check out our jobs page on our website.

What we offer...

As well as a supportive team, 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, life assurance worth 3x salary and a range of deals and discounts across various retailers.

Overview

The Community Justice (Scotland) Act 2016 established Community Justice Scotland (CJS) as the national organisation for promoting, monitoring, and supporting improvement in the delivery of community justice in Scotland.

CJS is here for everyone who has experience of the justice system in Scotland. Victims, people who have broken the law, practitioners and professionals working within the criminal justice system, members of the Scottish Government, policy makers, and legislators but most importantly the population of Scotland who need to be assured that the system of justice is fair, safe, and effective.

CJS’ vision We all want Scotland to be a place where we can all feel safe. That is why we need a justice system than we can rely on. We will achieve that goal through constant innovation and by collaborating closely with our partners to develop new ways of supporting people who have committed a crime, their families and the various agencies that help to break the cycle of reoffending, allowing people to make a positive contribution to society.

Our People Strategy sets out our vision for the type of organisation we want to be. We know that if you like the people, enjoy the role and feel listened to and valued, you will feel fulfilled and productive in your role. We learn from each other and promote continuous improvement in what we do. You will meet great people, and you will be inspired by the work that goes on across Scotland and beyond.

Your Role: Your Strengths

You will bring a strategic, forward-thinking leadership approach and an ability to turn complex information into clear, purposeful direction. You excel at shaping long-term strategy, reframing narratives, and driving system-wide improvement through evidence-based decision making. Your strengths include building influential national partnerships, leading engagement at senior levels, and creating collaborative environments where innovation and learning can thrive.

You demonstrate sound judgement in ambiguous or high-pressure situations and provide expert advice that supports continuous improvement and strategic clarity. As a leader, you invest in developing high-performing teams, champion cross-organisational working, and ensure that collective efforts translate into meaningful and measurable outcomes for communities.

Main Duties

The successful candidate will support the leadership of the Community Justice Scotland, assisting in the management and developing and influencing the direction of Community justice around national priorities. The post holder will work collectively with other Senior Management in Community Justice Scotland

The post holder will create a national stakeholder engagement strategy that supports our aim and ambition around Community Justice outcomes. They will provide expert advice to the organisation and other strategic partnerships, which will require a high level of understanding and advice on how it should be interpreted to support continuous improvement and increase the community justice offer.

Managing a team to engage and understanding the national landscape on community justice, addressing need, identifying good practice, determining priorities for action, assisting wider understanding of the characteristics of the population, and actively disseminating the findings of a wide range of analysis conducted by the Insights and Intelligence function.

For further details, please see the recruitment pack.

Ceartas Advocacy provides Independent Advocacy to adults and people aged over 16 living in East Dunbartonshire. We prioritise working with people who have particular support needs. We strive to ensure that the views and opinions of individuals are heard and respected affecting, in a positive way, the lives of people using our service.

We are seeking a Chief Officer to provide strategic leadership, drive positive change, and ensure Ceartas continues to deliver meaningful impact for the people and communities we serve.

About the role

As Chief Officer, you will:

• Provide clear, confident leadership and strategic direction across the organisation
• Work closely with the Board to deliver our vision, mission and long‑term strategy
• Lead, inspire and support a skilled staff team and partners through collaboration and trust
• Ensure strong governance, financial sustainability and organisational performance
• Act as an ambassador, building relationships with stakeholders, funders and commissioners

Who we’re looking for

You will be a values‑driven leader with:

• A proven track record of senior leadership, ideally in the third, public or community sector
• Strong strategic thinking with the ability to turn vision into action
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to influence at all levels
• Experience of governance, financial oversight and organisational development
• A collaborative, compassionate leadership style that brings out the best in others
• A commitment to equality and human rights

What we offer

• The opportunity to lead an organisation that genuinely makes a difference
• A supportive and engaged Board
• A committed, passionate team
• Flexible working options and a healthy work‑life balance

Who we are

The Fostering Network is the UK’s leading fostering charity and membership organisation, dedicated to empowering, enriching and supporting the relationships at the heart of the fostering community.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for someone with extensive experience of the fostering sector to assist with leading the work in one of our four nations. You will have experience of working with local authorities, key government officials and a broad range of key stakeholders.

A strategic thinker, collaborative, with excellent leadership skills and a wide range of experience. You will be a member of a leadership team or looking to progress your career to this level. You will bring a track record of delivering excellent outcomes in the field of social work, specifically fostering and care experienced children, along with a desire to continue to develop your skillset.

Additionally, you will have experience of managing budgets and able to demonstrate a knowledge of sound safeguarding practice.

What you’ll be doing

This is an exceptional opportunity for a high calibre professional with leadership experience to join our fantastic organisation. This post is one of four Country Directors, working with the CEO to deliver on our organisational strategic objectives.

The post will manage and lead on key initiatives in a specific country, drive forward the monitoring, impact and evaluation of our work and ensure continuous improvement through innovative models of practice. Have responsibility for developing and maintaining key stakeholder relationships and be responsible for securing grants, fundraising and engage in activity to promote TFN and respond to the needs of the sector. A key responsibility for the post holder is to ensure that our services and products are sector leading, evidence-based and child centred.

What we can offer you

• 38 days leave (including bank holidays)
• A range of family friendly and fostering friendly leave options
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Enhanced maternity and adoption pay
• Enhanced sick pay
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Helpline
• Pension and life assurance
• Contribution to eye tests and lenses
• Season ticket loans

Our commitments to you

The Fostering Network is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community and especially those from under-represented and minoritised backgrounds. All applications and hiring decisions will be considered on merit.

• If you identify as care experienced and meet the minimum criteria for the role, you will be guaranteed an interview under our commitment to the Care Leaver Covenant
• If you have a disability, please tell us what reasonable adjustments would support your participation in the recruitment process
• We are open to job-sharing arrangements for all roles, please indicate this in the application form if you are applying as part of a job share

Looking for more information?

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact sarah.thomas@fostering.net. You can also find more information about us on our website thefosteringnetwork.org.uk

About us

We are Young Scot, Scotland’s national youth information and citizenship agency. We’re a constant in the lives of young people, woven into the very fabric of growing up in Scotland. We’ve been delivering direct services for over 40 years to ensure that all young people in Scotland are connected to information, opportunities and experiences that support them to live happy and fulfilling lives.

Young Scot is a nationally trusted brand with deep reach, strong partnerships and unique assets - including data, insight, participation expertise and access to young people across Scotland. More than 880,000 young people have a Young Scot National Entitlement Card, with more than 160,000 of them signed up as Young Scot members. Last year our young.scot site had almost 1.7million visits, and well over 1000 locations across Scotland offer Young Scot perks and discounts.

The role

Young Scot is seeking a strategic, entrepreneurial and delivery-focused leader to help shape and drive a step-change in how we generate income and build partnerships.

This is a pivotal role at a defining moment for the organisation with the recent appointment of a new CEO, as well launching a new organisational strategic vision. As we evolve our operating model and ambitions, you will lead the development of a more diverse, sustainable and innovative income portfolio - ensuring we can continue to deliver meaningful impact for young people aged 11–26 across Scotland.

Working closely with the CEO and senior leadership team (SLT), you will design and implement a new income generation strategy, unlocking opportunities across corporate partnerships, trusts and foundations, public sector funding and earned income streams. You will take an “intrapreneurial” approach - building new propositions, testing ideas and embedding a culture where income generation is seen as a shared organisational priority.

This role offers significant autonomy, creativity and influence. You will be equally comfortable setting strategic direction and personally leading high-value relationships, as you are enabling written bids and researching new partnerships.

Why this role matters

This role will:

Strengthen our financial resilience and long-term sustainability

Unlock new forms of value and social income generation

Expand our influence across sectors and policy areas

Enable us to reach and support more young people

Garvald West Linton is a long established Scottish charity offering residential care, holistic support, and meaningful work opportunities for adults with learning disabilities. Our community has deep cultural roots and strong values founded on the principles of Rudolf Steiner, creating a nurturing environment built on rhythm, creativity, connection, and respect.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an inspirational Chief Executive to provide strategic, operational, and cultural leadership, ensuring the organisation remains true to its ethos while delivering high quality care and maintaining financial sustainability.

Reporting to the Council of Management, you will work collaboratively across the organisation, leading with integrity, insight, and clarity.

This role is ideal for a values-driven leader who is passionate about social care, thrives in a community setting, and can balance strategic vision with hands-on operational leadership.