We are a suicide prevention charity dedicated to supporting our local communities mental health and wellbeing needs.

Our staff and volunteers take a Trauma Informed & Responsive approach to supporting our community, by using Time, Space and Compassion to create a safe space and environment for all of our members.

Job Purpose

The Head of Business Support is a senior operational leadership role within The Anchor and will play a key role in strengthening the organisation’s infrastructure, governance, sustainability and operational performance as the charity continues to grow.

The postholder will lead and oversee the operational backbone of the organisation, ensuring robust systems are in place across finance, governance, reporting, facilities, administration, compliance and organisational development.

Working closely with the CEO and Director of Services, the successful candidate will help shape and maintain the professional infrastructure required to support a complex, fast-paced and trauma-responsive organisation delivering suicide prevention, wellbeing and relational support services across Inverclyde and beyond.

This is not a standard administration role. It is a senior leadership position requiring operational oversight, professional judgement, accountability, relationship management and the ability to support strategic organisational growth.

The role will also play an important part in helping The Anchor transition from founderled systems into a more sustainable organisational structure while protecting the charity’s relational culture and grassroots identity.

Are you passionate about nurture, high-quality childcare and making a real difference to children and families in Scotland? Do you want to be part of SCMA – a thriving membership organisation, advocating on behalf of childminders and delivering services across Scotland?

The Scottish Childminding Association (SCMA) is the national voice of childminding in Scotland and a national Third Sector and membership organisation that promotes childminding as a quality childcare service. Working on behalf of its 2,500 childminder members, SCMA helps to improve the wellbeing and outcomes for Scotland’s children and aims to influence policy to ensure that it is informed by the experiences of childminding. SCMA provides a wide range of support and services for members including continuing professional learning (CPL) and practice support. In parallel we deliver a range of contracted services for local authorities to support childminders and vulnerable families. In recent years SCMA has also become a national delivery partner, delivering a series of projects for the Scottish Government. For more information visit childminding.org

We are recruiting an experienced, innovative, collaborative and solutions-focused Director of Quality, Practice & Learning. The successful postholder will work as part of our Leadership Team contributing to SCMA’s overall policy development, strategic planning, budget preparation and control, and lead on quality, learning and practice development. This new re-focused position presents an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering our strategy, future ambitions and in shaping and influencing the development and delivery of childminding practice in Scotland.

The successful applicant will consolidate, oversee and develop our quality function and activities (provided to our membership through our services and to the wider childminding workforce through the Programme for Scotland’s Childminding Future) and contribute to the development and implementation of our CPL strategy, linked to the delivery of our wider organisational strategy.

We are looking for someone who has significant experience and understanding of quality improvement, practice development and professional learning within an early learning/childcare environment; a demonstrable track record in innovation and establishing partnerships (including securing funding); experience of working in partnership with local authorities; and has the drive and enthusiasm to work with us on the next stage of our strategic journey.

Part-time (up to 22 hrs per week) £58,117 – 62,252 pro rata, with potential progression on to £63,728 – 68,394 pro rata.

This is a permanent position. However, as a significant level of our current funding is only confirmed to 31 March 2027 due to the Scottish Parliamentary elections in May 2026, this role could also present a possible interim / secondment / acting-up opportunity. It is also possible that increased hours for this post could be offered in future. The post is home/head office based, days to be agreed, with regular attendance at our Head Office in Stirling. Equipment will be provided. Some travel may be required.

About FOSS: Friends of Scottish Settlers (FOSS - SC050254) envisions a Falkirk District that is multicultural, multilingual, and welcoming, where local people, organisations, and services are equipped, supported, and willing to cultivate wellbeing, solidarity, community, curiosity, and respect among newcomers and longtime residents. Through befriending and other voluntary activities, FOSS enables newcomers to Falkirk District to build links and bridges with other locals, shaping and making use of the knowledge, networks and services we all need to live full, self-determined lives.

FOSS builds fruitful relationships through a culture of integrity, respect, solidarity, empowerment, and welcome. We began as an informal befriending project for resettled Syrian families in 2016, and, primarily through a befriending model, now engage a range of newcomers to Falkirk District including refugees and people in the asylum system. With partnership working, targeted activities and programmes, fundraising, advocacy, and good information, FOSS enables local volunteers and newcomers to strengthen and proliferate support networks within our communities. This also helps us to act constructively together in response to rapidly changing world events and policy that impact our lives.

Purpose of the post: The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for the strategic leadership, operational management, and sustainability of FOSS. Working closely with the Board of Trustees, the postholder will ensure high-quality service delivery, strong partnerships, effective governance, and a clear strategic direction rooted in the lived experience of newcomers and volunteers.

The CEO will provide leadership to staff and volunteers, steward organisational resources responsibly, and represent FOSS as a trusted partner and advocate within Falkirk and beyond.

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 outcomes for children who need us most.

As Business Analyst at CHS you will play a significant role in driving forward change and improvement across the organisation. Working at the centre of transformation activity, you will help turn ideas into practical solutions that improve how services are designed and delivered.

You will collaborate with colleagues across different teams to understand challenges, identify opportunities, and shape changes that make a meaningful difference. A key part of the role is ensuring that improvements are informed by the voices of children and young people, as well as those involved in supporting them, helping to create services that are inclusive, effective, and sustainable.

Enhancing service quality is a key focus of this role, alongside improving operational efficiency, with a strong emphasis on user centred design. You will ensure that solutions are evidence led, shaped by real insight, and responsive to the needs of stakeholders, delivering outcomes that have a tangible, positive impact in practice.

There will be a range of development opportunities to strengthen your business analytic skills, gain experience across large scale transformation programmes, and build your confidence working in an evolving environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead business analytics activities across projects and workstreams, ensuring high-quality outputs are delivered on time and meet agreed objectives
• Engage and build relationships with stakeholders at all levels to understand needs, manage expectations, and ensure alignment with organisational priorities
• Gather, analyse, and translate business and user needs into clear, actionable requirements, user stories, and specifications
• Facilitate workshops, discussions, and decision-making sessions to drive collaboration and progress
• Map and evaluate current and future processes to identify opportunities for improvement, innovation, and efficiency
• Work closely with project managers, digital teams, and service leads to ensure solutions are practical, achievable, and aligned to business needs
• Support the development and implementation of solutions, including contributing to testing activities such as user acceptance testing
• Monitor progress, risks, issues, and dependencies, ensuring these are clearly communicated and effectively managed
• Ensure all work aligns with governance standards, policies, and regulatory requirements, including data protection and accessibility
• Contribute to continuous improvement by enhancing business analysis practices, tools, and ways of workin

Our Digital team

Our digital team comprises of a Digital Strategy and Delivery manager, Data and Performance Analyst, Digital Support Lead, x2 Product Owners, Digital Support Analyst, and a Digital Support Assistant. The role of the team is to deliver digital services and development to our National Team and volunteer community, and to raise the profile of who we are and what we do. We live and breathe our vision, mission and values, and the team is passionate about delivering high quality work.

Life at CHS

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. Our values are at the very heart of what we do every day. By working with us, you will be joining a diverse community of colleagues and volunteers.

At CHS we are proud to celebrate difference. We all have different skills, experience and backgrounds and we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture where you can be yourself.

We offer an excellent benefits package, from health and wellness to finances and family. including: generous annual leave, flexible working and other leave policies, fantastic pension, Employee Assistance Programme, development opportunities, and wider employee wellbeing initiatives.

You can read more about our core values as well as view an introductory video to our organisation. We also offer a generous benefits package from hybrid working, flexi hours and a fantastic pension scheme - you can 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 are committed to providing any reasonable adjustments required during application and assessment process, and upon joining us.

The idea at the heart of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe is simple: anyone with a desire to perform and a venue willing to host them is welcome. No individual or committee determines who can or cannot perform at the Fringe.

It all began in 1947 with eight companies – six of them from Scotland – taking a risk, turning up uninvited and performing on the ‘fringe’ of the inaugural Edinburgh International Festival. Over 75 years later, the Fringe has grown to become one of the greatest platforms for creative freedom in the world.

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society was founded by artists to nurture and uphold the Fringe's values of inclusivity, experimentation and imagination. We exist to support, advise and encourage everyone who wants to participate in the Fringe, provide information and assistance to audiences, and celebrate the Fringe and what it stands for all over the world.

The HR Manager contributes to the development and leads on the delivery of the Society’s People strategy and is the operational lead for the development of HR frameworks and systems that promote best practice in the recruitment, retention and performance management of staff while managing the associated risks to the organisation. Day to day you will be responsible for providing a collaborative and forward-thinking human resource service to employees and managers across the full range of HR activities ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.

We are looking for an experienced, proactive and principles-led HR Manager who understands what a positive working culture looks and feels like, with excellent project management skills to deliver an array of HR projects. You will be an approachable and supportive HR generalist who is able to establish trust and credibility with your colleagues, working together to find solutions to challenges and ensuring compliance with Society policies and current legislation.

The HR Manager reports to the Head of Business Services and is supported with recruitment and other HR projects by the HR and Operations Officer on a part-time basis.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our West Central Services to positively impact on the lives of children, young people and their families, building empowering relationships to address the various, often complex challenges they face. These are innovative services, working alongside children and their families within communities across West Central Services providing whole family support which is easily accessible and non-stigmatising. We listen and learn from children and families to develop the service alongside our partners.

We adopt a relational and restorative approach which helps families to strengthen relationships and reduce emotional distress. We invest in reflective and trauma-sensitive practice which guides workers to develop a relationship with family members characterised by trust, respect, honesty, compassion and an open communication, placing the voice of children, young people and their families at the centre of the support.

Our main Children First base is in Glasgow, but as a key member of our wider leadership team across Glasgow, Inverclyde, South Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire, you will oversee a range of services and some travel would be expected across these areas.

In this position you will play a crucial role in the on-going learning and development of the service and contribute to how we continue to best meet the needs of families across Glasgow and our other services/areas. Building relationships and the ability to communicate effectively internally as well as with external partners and agencies is at the heart of everything you will do.

You should have experience of working in a leadership capacity; of offering reflective support and/or supervision to a team of volunteers/staff/students and able to confidently respond to and manage risk.

Families are facing increasing challenges which makes this is a demanding role requiring tenacity, commitment and flexibility. No two days are the same!

If you have a passion for working alongside families, have experience of keeping children safe, are committed to restorative approaches, and have a professional qualification in a relevant area such as Social Work, Teaching or equivalent in Child Care/Social Care or related area, accredited counselling qualification, or other relevant qualification at SCQF level 9 or higher, then we want to hear from you. Nb- Please see related documents, for full description of qualification requirements.

Base

We currently have a community base in the Pollok area of the southside of Glasgow. The role involves meeting partners and families across in their local communities in Glasgow and our other services/areas. Due to the needs of the service, this is a fully office/community-based role.

Wellbeing

Your wellbeing is important to us, we will support you to work in a way that gets the job done but maintains a healthy work life balance. We will provide connection with the rest of the organisation including regular support from the local Service Manager and Assistant Director.

Salary, Conditions, Pension & Benefits

We will offer you a competitive salary, generous annual leave entitlement (40 days inclusive of 7 public holidays, pro rata), flexible working opportunities and a contributory pension scheme.

We also provide additional comprehensive benefits including cycle to work scheme; access to a credit union and a cash health care plan-including an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Further Information

This a permanent role of 21 hours a week, to be worked flexibly, including some weekends/evenings.

Avenue provides a safe and supportive space for children and families across Aberdeen and North East Scotland who are experiencing separation, family conflict and relationship breakdown. When times get tough, we offer inclusive and holistic support to help them find a way forward which is right for them.

For over 70 years Avenue has been providing mental health and relationship support across the Northeast. We are an independent charity but also proud to be part of the wider Relationship Scotland network, a 21 strong membership organisation, which facilitates a national presence throughout the country and provides a platform from which to influence government, policy makers and the wider sector.

As Chief Executive, you will provide strategic leadership to a committed and talented team, working closely with our Trustees and supporters. You will help Avenue continue to be here for people right across Grampian.

If you are an inspiring leader, who is passionate about making a meaningful difference to people’s lives, we would be delighted to hear from you. Together we can continue to make a positive difference to people living in the region that they will carry with them for the rest of their lives.

Lead a trusted local charity supporting families when they need it most.

Home-Start Perth and Kinross is seeking an inspiring and values-led Chief Executive to lead our charity into its next chapter.

For over 40 years, we have supported families across Perth and Kinross through compassionate, practical and non-judgemental support. Working alongside trained volunteers and skilled staff, we help parents with young children build confidence, resilience and stronger family relationships — because childhood can’t wait.

We are now looking for an experienced and collaborative leader who can provide strategic direction, strengthen our organisation and build on our reputation as a trusted community partner.

Based in Perth, this is an exciting opportunity to lead a respected local charity that makes a genuine difference to families with children under five. You will work closely with our Board of Trustees, staff team, volunteers, partners and funders to ensure Home-Start Perth and Kinross continues to deliver safe, high-quality and family-centred support across the region.

About the role

As Chief Executive, you will provide both strategic and operational leadership across the organisation. You will guide the charity through a period of positive development and improvement, helping to strengthen systems, support the team, enhance partnerships and secure long-term sustainability.

You will:

• Provide inspirational leadership to staff and volunteers
• Work closely with the Board of Trustees to deliver strategy and strong governance
• Ensure excellent safeguarding and high-quality support for families
• Build strong relationships with funders, partners and stakeholders
• Oversee finance, fundraising, operations and organisational performance
• Champion the charity across Perth and Kinross and within the wider Home-Start network

This role requires a leader who combines strategic thinking with warmth, emotional intelligence and a hands-on approach.

About you

We are looking for someone who brings:

• Senior leadership or management experience within the charity, public, community, family support, health, education or social care sectors
• Experience of leading teams through change and improvement
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, governance and accountability
• Financial and organisational management experience
• The ability to build trusted relationships with funders, partners and stakeholders
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• A collaborative, calm and values-driven leadership style
• A genuine commitment to supporting children, parents and families

Experience in family support, volunteer-led services or the Scottish voluntary sector would be an advantage.

Why join Home-Start Perth and Kinross?

Home-Start Perth and Kinross is a small, dedicated and welcoming organisation with deep roots in the local community. Our trained volunteers provide practical and emotional support to families in their homes and communities, helping parents navigate challenges including isolation, mental health pressures, financial difficulties and parenting stress.

We believe in the power of relationships, kindness and early intervention to change children’s lives for the better.

This is an opportunity to:

• Lead a respected and impactful local charity
• Work with an experienced and committed team
• Support and develop an incredible network of volunteers
• Shape the future of family support across Perth and Kinross
• Make a lasting difference to children and families in your community

Location

Perth, with travel across Perth and Kinross, and Dundee, as required.

Recovery Scotland is a small but mighty charity covering the Forth Valley and North Lanarkshire Regions of Scotland supporting communities affected by substance use, gambling and related mental health problems.

Having come through a challenging period in the last eighteen months, we are seeking a Chief Executive Officer to build on our successful heritage, and to set and lead the strategy of our next phase of growth and development.

At Recovery Scotland, we believe that recovery from drug, alcohol and gambling related issues is possible for all, and that with the right support, everyone can reach their full potential. We provide trauma informed, solution focussed and person-centred support. We offer a range of activities and services including our local peer-led recovery communities, physical and mental health wellbeing initiatives, education and employability programmes and more.

We are proud that 90 per cent of our staff and recovery volunteers come from a lived experience background. That is, they know what it was like to live with addiction. Applications are encouraged from those with lived experience, but it is not essential.

At Recovery Scotland we have a vision to make recovery a reality for all people affected by drug, alcohol and gambling related issues and associated mental health problems. Where stigma is no longer an issue and everyone is supported to reach their full potential.

We directly support and provide:

• Recovery Support
• Mental Health Support
• Education & Employability Support
• Justice and Psychological Services
• Assertive Recovery Outreach Services

As CEO, you will secure funding for the development and direction of services. You will develop and maintain strong networks within both funding sources and the wider sector. Maintaining meaningful connections with community members will be vital to ensuring the charity remains responsive and relevant to those it serves.

Reporting to the Board of Trustees through regular Board Meetings and fulfilling the role of Secretary of the Board, the CEO will provide strategic leadership and operational management for the charity, working closely with the Board to deliver our mission and ensure Recovery Scotland's sustainability and growth. You will lead a team of around 30 staff and volunteers, managing an annual budget of approximately £800k. Working with Accountants and Bookkeeper to prepare Monthly Management Accounts and providing annual Statutory Accounts and budget Forecasts.

As the visible leader of the organisation, you will inspire and motivate the team through your presence and engagement. You will be responsible for building strong team relationships, providing hands-on support when required, and will demonstrate the charity's values in everything you do. By leading from the front and showing the commitment and passion that drives Recovery Scotland forward, you will create a culture where everyone is motivated to deliver their best work.

Key Objectives of the CEO role:

• Provide strategic vision and leadership further developing and embedding the organisations strategy.
• Ensure that Recovery Scotland aligns with the Scottish Government’s strategic Plan ‘Preventing Harm, Promoting Recovery’ to reduce substance related harms including reducing deaths.
• Demonstrate financial acumen, budgetary management control, forecasting and fiscal control/balancing.
• Actively support Recovery Scotland in its drive to be an inclusive and safe environment that enables its attendees and staff to thrive and succeed.
• Provide Senior Leadership in identifying and maintaining funding and an interface at appropriate levels with our key Stakeholders and ADP’s.
• Ensure that the charitable purposes of the organisation are followed, that we adhere to the requirements and regulations of the Scottish Charity Regulator, and that Recovery Scotland delivers the benefit that our service users and key stakeholders require and deserve.
• Take overall responsibility for Recovery Scotland management, administration and fiscal responsibilities within the governance and accountability frameworks established by the Board of Trustees.
• Building and nurturing relationships with key funders, partners, and supporters will be essential to the role, securing funding and driving the organisation forward, ensuring it is sustainable and able to grow.

Working Conditions

Recovery Scotland is an equal opportunities employer.

Based in our Falkirk office, the post is 35 hours a week, normally 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday. The post holder will be expected to make regular visits to our North Lanarkshire location and visits to our outreach café’s and activities. There is potential for occasional home working.

33 Days Annual Leave + 6 Days Public Holidays.

About The Yard:

The Yard is an award-winning charity delivering place-based family support across Edinburgh, Dundee, Glasgow and Fife to more than 3,700 disabled children and young people and their families.

About the role:

We are seeking a Head of Communications to lead our communications, public affairs and profile work to make the organisation the unmistakable voice on place-based, whole-family support.

You will be part of our executive team and responsible for making decisions that impact the whole organisation and shape how family support models are understood and adopted across Scotland.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Developing a 12–18-month communications and public affairs strategy that positions The Yard as a sector leader
• Leading with a media-first approach to secure high-value national and regional media coverage
• Building relationships with policy teams, sector bodies and strategic partners
• Overseeing content strategy for our website, socials and newsletters to ensure consistent, evidence-led messaging and audience growth

About you:

Our culture is central to our success, and the successful applicant will need to lead and manage in line with our values.

This job is for you if you have:

• Senior communications experience with a strong track record in media relations, campaign delivery and public affairs
• Proven success securing national media coverage and managing broadcast interviews
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong strategic thinking, project management and stakeholder management skills
• Experience of leading and developing a small team

If you are inspired by our ethos and excited to bring your knowledge and experience to a team that is highly committed to our purpose, we would love to have you on board.