Girlguiding Scotland is seeking an experienced Chief Executive to lead and inspire both staff and volunteers in shaping the future of guiding across Scotland. This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact, helping girls and young women across the country reach their full potential.
As Chief Executive, you will provide visionary leadership, creating a positive, supportive culture where staff and volunteers feel valued, empowered, and motivated to deliver the organisation’s mission. You will work closely with the Scottish chief commissioner and trustee board to ensure strong governance, sustainability, and a clear focus on strategic priorities.
You will also work in partnership with the deputy Scottish chief commissioner to guide the operational board in successfully delivering key projects, ensuring goals are met and opportunities for growth are maximised.
As a visible leader, you will act as a role model for members and represent Girlguiding Scotland in the wider Scottish community. In addition, you will strengthen connections with Girlguiding UK, building positive, reciprocal relationships and ensuring alignment of vision, purpose, and strategy.
This role is a chance to lead a passionate organisation at an exciting time, making a tangible difference in the lives of girls and young women throughout Scotland.
This is a full-time position based at Girlguiding Scottish Headquarters in Edinburgh, with some hybrid working. Hours of work will normally be Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm. There will be an extensive requirement to attend meetings and events held in the evening and at weekends, in line with volunteer availability, for which time off in lieu (TOIL) will be given. There will be a requirement for travel throughout Scotland and the UK including evenings and weekends with occasional overnight stays.
The Head of Legal Services will provide line management, leadership, and professional support to legal staff, strengthening child-centred practice and building confidence and capacity across the team.
You will ensure the legal team is equipped to deliver high-impact, child-centred legal services that empower children and young people to use the law to make positive change in their lives.
The role will oversee the effective management of legal resources and the day-to-day operation of the legal practice, ensuring the smooth delivery of Clan’s services. These include child-centred legal outreach, the Children’s Rights Helpline, lawyer-led training, Legal Support for Advocacy, and the Lawyers for Children programme.
You will provide operational leadership across legal practice management, including finance and compliance, case-flow and resource planning, project delivery, partnership and stakeholder relationships, and the monitoring and evaluation of service impact.
The Head of Legal Services will also contribute to the strategic planning and development of Clan’s services, strengthening the organisation’s role within the communities we serve and supporting Clan’s strategy to work alongside others to improve children’s access to justice and their ability to exercise their rights.
About you
Showing a genuine commitment to the mission of Clan Childlaw you will be a proactive, solutions‑focused, confident leader who shapes positive team culture through integrity, clarity, and consistency. With a solid background in legal practice management or senior operations within professional services, you will have experience of leading operational change and allocation of resources to multiple workstreams to balance demand, sustainability, and staff wellbeing. You will be someone who delegates effectively and works alongside their team, taking ownership of performance, compliance, and effectiveness to ensure the teams success.
You will have the ability to deliver on plans and reporting frameworks for legal services that strengthen accountability and demonstrate impact. You will have experience of using insight from data, financial reporting, and feedback to drive continuous improvement and inform operational and strategic decisions.
About Clan Childlaw
Clan Childlaw stands with children and young people when they stand up for their rights.
Clan is an award-winning, independent children’s charity that actively supports children and young people to take ownership of their rights.
We are the only charity in Scotland that provides free, independent legal representation exclusively for children and young people, which is child-centred by design. Because our lawyers work directly with children and young people whose lives are affected by legal decisions, we bring that unique practice-based knowledge to every aspect of our work. This includes our specialist training, our helpline supporting others who help children to use their voices and their rights, and our work to influence children’s rights respecting changes to practice, policy and law.
What We Do
We stand with others who help children use their rights – Through our membership and training for legal professionals and in legal education we are making being a “children’s lawyer” an accredited legal skill set in Scotland. Our practical training and helpline and support for advocacy in Children’s Hearings provides adults that support children and young people information and guidance that they can use to empower young people to stand up for their rights.
We stand out through the excellence of our work – We want our work to have as much impact as possible. We listen to what children and young people tell us about what they need from lawyers and others who support them to use their rights. We use what we learn to develop and design the services they need and talk about why young people’s rights matter, and why children and young people need lawyers.
We stand for change – We are lawyers for children and young people representing children and young people in court, at Children’s Hearings, and in important meetings working to give them equal opportunity to heard and use their rights. We take cases that make change for individual children and young people and help shape better rights respecting policy and practice. We use our knowledge of the law, and experience as practising lawyers for children and young people, to ask decision makers and lawmakers to change the law and the way the law is used to make sure that children and young people's rights are respected, protected and fulfilled.
Our Values
Our values are the principles we uphold in all our work, no matter what. They are the foundation of our workplace culture. Everyone who works at Clan shows our values in all they do and say.
We are supportive: We listen and respond, we provide encouragement and emotional help to children and young people, to others who support young people, and to each other.
We are bold: We are confident and courageous in amplifying the voices of children and young people. We are prepared to take risks when we need to, to defend children and young people’s rights.
We are dynamic: We are always active, always progressing. We are positive, full of energy and new ideas. We ask for change where it is needed.
What we can offer you
Clan Childlaw’s mission is very important to us, but our people are important too. We recognise the importance of a good work-life balance and a friendly supportive work environment. We offer:
Learning and development is important to us and our team. We hope it’s important to you too. You will be encouraged to engage in learning and continued professional development.
"I have never worked in such a lovely organisation before! I feel valued, seen and heard as an individual here." - A member of the Clan Childlaw team
"I love my job at Clan. It's busy and varied and no two days are ever the same. We have a great team here and everyone is really supportive." - A member of the Clan Childlaw team
For decades, FetLor Youth Club has been a cornerstone of north Edinburgh, providing young people with the support, opportunities and relationships that help them thrive. Rooted in the community it serves, FetLor has built a well-earned reputation for outstanding youth work that makes a real and lasting difference to young lives.
We are now entering an exciting new chapter. As we evolve towards a hub model of partnership working, we are looking for an exceptional leader to help us maximise our impact, extend our reach and ensure young people in north Edinburgh are supported holistically.
The Role
This is a rare opportunity to lead a much-loved and highly respected organisation through a period of meaningful change. As CEO, you will be the driving force behind FetLor’s strategic direction, its partnerships and the continued development of its talented team.
You will be accountable for three core areas: leading the FetLor team, building and sustaining partnerships that strengthen the support available to young people, and creating a strategic plan that ensures the long-term sustainability of the organisation.
This is a hands-on, visible leadership role that calls for someone who is as comfortable building relationships with funders and partners as they are supporting and inspiring the people around them.
About You
You will bring proven leadership experience and a genuine passion for improving the lives of young people. You will know how to build and sustain effective partnerships, manage competing financial demands and lead an organisation through change with confidence and care.
Experience in the third sector is helpful but not essential — what matters most is your values, your vision and your ability to bring people with you.
You will also bring, or be willing to develop, experience in fundraising, as securing sustainable income will be a key part of this role.
What We Offer
Glasgow West Housing Association Ltd is a voluntary, not for profit organisation and a registered charity. With history dating back to 1978, we have a vision of shaping thriving communities. We own over 1500 rented properties; and through our trading subsidiary (Glasgow West Enterprises Ltd), we provide property factoring services to just over 600 domestic and commercial properties.
We are seeking to appoint two experienced, highly motivated and enthusiastic Senior Technical Officers to join our Technical Division, supporting our ambitious investment plans across component replacement, major fabric repairs (including preventative maintenance and incident response, and common repairs), net-zero initiatives and cyclical maintenance projects with a view to ensuring Scottish Housing Quality Standards (SHQS) compliance, enhancing the quality of our homes, ensuring resident satisfaction, improving our neighbourhoods and preservation of our tenemental heritage.
These are dynamic, hands-on roles involving site visits, stakeholder engagement, procurement activity, and collaborative working across multiple partners and disciplines. You will act as client representative in contract management, ensure regulatory and health & safety compliance, and deliver high standards of customer service and performance.
The key tasks identified in the respective role profiles are reflective of a dual focus and service need.
A relevant professional or vocational qualification (HND/SCQF level 8 or above) is desirable.
In return, GWHA offer generous EVH Terms and Conditions including:
Post subject to satisfactory Disclosure Check.
As a national public body, Children’s Hearings Scotland is one of a number of dedicated organisations that work as part of the Children’s Hearings System. This care and justice system is unique to Scotland and exists to protect the safety and wellbeing of infants, children and young people nationally, and ensures their rights are upheld and protected. CHS recruits, trains and supports around 2,300 volunteers to ensure children’s hearings take place.
CHS want to recruit a Learning Transformation Manager, a national role, to both lead teams creating and delivering learning, and enable CHS to transform to a digital-first approach to learning. Reporting to the Director of Positive Outcomes, the role will lead the implementation of a refreshed 5-year Learning Strategy, including driving digital transformation and strengthening the CHS Learning Academy brand. The postholder will build on existing foundations to enhance learning across CHS, using innovative and flexible delivery methods to increase engagement. They will deliver a comprehensive national curriculum for our volunteers, ensuring high-quality training that supports children’s rights and meaningful participation from those with lived experience of the hearings system.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong track record in fostering a culture of continuous learning, developing and delivering modern, digitally enabled learning solutions. You will have achievements in using learning as a driver of transformation and improved outcomes demonstrating how learning drives organisational performance, culture, and adaptability.
The Head of Finance is responsible for the day -to-day management of the finance function for Dynamic Earth Enterprises Ltd and Dynamic Earth Charitable Trust, ensuring accurate and timely reporting across the organisation.
Alongside the day -to-day finances the Head of Finance will play a key role in identifying opportunities to streamline workflows, utilise digital tools and improve reporting efficiency. Additionally, they will support the are ongoing fundraising campaigns and capital projects that look to transform and sustain our science centre as we progress through our new strategy Beginning to Mend.
From corporate events, seasonal trails and retail offerings to time -machines, science clubs and icebergs, Dynamic Earth is a workplace like no other! There is always an adventure around the corner and a unique challenge to solve.
We’re looking for someone who has strong experience in managing a finance team and business partnering. This is a practical and hands -on management role where the Head of Finance will collaborate with other departments to ensure the smooth running of the business and help create extraordinary experiences such as Seasonal Events and Planetarium Lates.
Could you be that person? If the answer is year, then we look forward to receiving your application and to meeting you in person soon.
Job Purpose
The St. Johnstone Community Trust is seeking an experienced and values-driven leader to serve as Chief Executive Officer.
The CEO will provide strategic leadership and overall management of the Trust, working closely with the Board of Trustees to deliver the organisation’s mission, ensure long-term financial sustainability, and maximise impact for our beneficiaries.
You will lead and inspire a small, dedicated team, overseeing a diverse portfolio of initiatives across sport, education, and wellbeing, while building strong relationships with partners, stakeholders, and the wider community.
Job Role & Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
• Lead the development and delivery of the charity’s vision, mission, and long-term strategic plan.
• Work closely with the Board of Trustees to ensure strategy aligns with organisational objectives and stakeholder needs.
• Identify opportunities for growth, partnerships, and innovation to maximise impact.
• Monitor progress against strategic goals and set appropriate performance targets.
Governance & Compliance
• Ensure the charity operates within its governing document, charity law, and relevant regulations.
• Support effective governance by providing timely and accurate information to the Board.
• Develop policy proposals for Board discussion and assist in decision-making.
• Ensure an annual calendar of Board meetings, including reporting and compliance documentation, is maintained.
Financial Management & Sustainability
• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and reporting, ensuring income is maintained, expenditure controlled, and risks identified and managed.
• Lead the development and implementation of income generation strategies, fundraising initiatives, and sustainability planning. Diversify revenue streams to ensure financial sustainability and growth.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with sponsors, donors, and funding partners to secure resources.
Operational Management
• Lead, manage, and support senior staff to maximise their contributions and ensure high-quality delivery of programmes and services.
• Ensure programmes harness the power of sport to promote wider benefits, including education, health, and social inclusion.
• Develop and maintain effective policies, systems, procedures, and operational controls.
• Ensure appropriate monitoring and evaluation processes are in place to measure and report the impact of activities.
• Define and secure the human, material, and financial resources needed for effective operation.
External Relations & Promotion
• Act as the public face and spokesperson for the charity, representing it at events, conferences, and in the media.
• Maintain and develop relationships with partners, stakeholders, government bodies, regulators, and other key decision-makers.
• Seek opportunities to expand and promote the role and profile of the charity.
People & Culture
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and values-led organisational culture.
• Ensure effective recruitment, performance management, and professional development for staff.
• Champion equality, diversity, safeguarding, and the wellbeing of all staff and beneficiaries.
Who Cares? Scotland is the national membership body for Care Experienced people. Since 1978, we have worked to ensure that the voices of Care Experienced children, young people and adults are heard, respected and acted upon. As a membership organisation, Who Cares? Scotland protects and advances the interests and outcomes of Care Experienced people of all ages across the country. We deliver lifelong independent advocacy, create spaces of belonging and identity, and influence national policy to secure a lifetime of equality, respect and love for Care Experienced people.
Reporting directly to the Board, the Chief Executive will be expected to build on the organisation’s monumental achievements, delivering our vision of a lifetime of equality, respect, and love for Care Experienced people. Ensuring the organisation’s long‑term financial sustainability by diversifying income aligned to our mission, you will also lead the growth and effectiveness of our independent advocacy services across Scotland to uphold the rights of Care Experienced people.
Strengthening Who Cares? Scotland’s role as the first-choice voice of the care community, you will build strategic partnerships, create meaningful opportunities for members to connect, and drive our national policy influence, including shaping the Scottish Government’s work on the future of care to secure better outcomes for Care Experienced people.
As CEO, you will be a leader who can connect, influence, and build strong relationships at all levels. You will be confident in asserting the views and interests of our membership to policymakers, while remaining approachable and receptive to their perspectives. Your leadership will respect and amplify the voice of lived experience, taking a trauma-informed approach in all decision-making. You will bring proven experience in strategic thinking, financial planning, staff development, and managing budgets and relationships within a high-pressure, politically sensitive environment, while building strong partnerships with both internal and external stakeholders.
At a pivotal moment, as Scotland prepares for Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill and continues to strive to achieve The Promise, this role offers a unique opportunity to influence the future of care in Scotland, ensuring that Care Experienced people have a voice in every decision that affects them.
Cloch’s vision is to deliver services that exceed expectations - and this role is central to achieving that. As our Housing and Customer Support Manager, you’ll lead the Customer Support Team and Assistant Housing Officers, ensuring tenants receive excellent, consistent, and compassionate service from first contact through to tenancy sustainment.
Working closely with the Director of Customer Services and Communities and Housing Manager, you will take the lead on:
This is a two‑year fixed‑term role, but we expect the position to be reviewed in due course - offering a unique opportunity to shape how customer and housing services evolve at Cloch. The role is full‑time (35 hours per week) with a salary of £51,075 – £55,259 (Grade 8), hybrid working, 8 weeks’ annual leave (29 days + 11 public holidays), SHAPS pension scheme and a range of wellbeing benefits.
The full job description and person specification for the post can be found within our recruitment pack and downloaded via our website here
Working at Cloch
It’s an exciting time to join Cloch Housing Association as we continue to strengthen our services and support communities across Inverclyde. Guided by our values - Be Better, Be Kind, Be Responsible, Be Positive - we foster a collaborative, supportive culture where colleagues thrive, ideas are welcomed and improvement is part of everyday working life.
We are proud of our Customer Service Excellence accreditation and remain committed to delivering services that make a meaningful difference to tenants.
How to Fit at Cloch
Fit matters to us - not just what you do, but how you work. You’ll thrive at Cloch if you:
With an annual turnover of approximately £2.5–3 million and a workforce of over 100 staff LASC is a community-based charity delivering childcare, young people’s services, and wider community benefit across multiple sites. We are seeking a Chief Executive Officer to provide strategic leadership and executive accountability at a pivotal moment for the organisation.
This is a senior leadership role focused on clarity, sustainability, and good governance. The CEO will work in close partnership with the Board to co-create organisational strategy, lead a capable senior team, and ensure the organisation remains financially resilient, well governed, and compliant within a regulated environment.
This is not a hands-on operational role. We are looking for a leader who can operate at the right altitude, bring sound judgement, and create the conditions for others to succeed.
About the role
The Chief Executive Officer will:
The role is offered on a three day per week basis with flexible and hybrid working. The postholder will be expected to be locally based, or able to attend sites and meetings as required, with presence focused on where it adds the most value.
About you
You will be an experienced senior leader who brings:
You do not need to come from the childcare or voluntary sector. We are actively interested in candidates who bring transferable leadership experience from other public, regulated, or community facing environments.
If you are interested in this role but do not feel you meet every requirement, we would still encourage you to apply.
What we offer
Our commitment to inclusion
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We recognise that leadership experience can be gained in many different ways and value varied career paths. We particularly encourage applications from women and individuals from under-represented groups and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and flexible working needs as part of the recruitment process.