The Church of Scotland is looking for a Net Zero Implementation Director to lead the delivery of its commitment to achieve Net Zero carbon emissions by 2030. This is a unique opportunity to take on a national leadership role, driving forward a bold and urgent sustainability agenda across a large and diverse organisation.

Working in close partnership with colleagues across all entities of the Church, the successful candidate will provide strategic leadership for the Net Zero strategy and its implementation. The role will involve inspiring, influencing and supporting stakeholders at all levels to ensure a coordinated and high-impact approach to achieving absolute carbon emissions reduction.

The Net Zero Implementation Director will act as the Church’s principal advisor on all aspects of sustainability. The postholder will support compliance with UK climate policy and best practice, while developing and delivering clear, measurable pathways towards Net Zero. A key aspect of the role will be aligning the Church’s mission with its operational practices, embedding sustainability into governance, decision-making and day-to-day activities.

The ideal candidate will be a credible and experienced leader with a strong track record in sustainability, climate strategy or a related field. They will bring excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, along with a deep understanding of UK climate policy and carbon reduction frameworks. The ability to work across a complex and multi-layered organisation is essential, as is a strategic mindset combined with a practical, delivery-focused approach.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Head of Funding and Engagement to play a pivotal role in shaping the future sustainability and growth of Merry-go-round.

This is a key senior position responsible for growing income, strengthening partnerships and raising the organisation’s profile so that more families can access sustainable, affordable children’s goods and community services.

Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, you will lead the development and delivery of fundraising, engagement and communications activity while helping shape the strategic direction of the organisation. You will build meaningful relationships with supporters, partners, businesses and communities, ensuring long-term, sustainable funding and engagement.

You will develop and deliver an ambitious fundraising and income growth strategy, securing grants, growing individual giving and developing sponsorship and partnership opportunities. Alongside this, you will lead communications and engagement activity that clearly tells Merry-go-round’s story, increases awareness and strengthens community connection.

Working closely with the Head of Retail and Operations, you will align income opportunities with organisational priorities, support campaigns and events that drive engagement and footfall, and provide clear reporting and insight to the Board to support decision-making.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who combines strategic thinking with hands-on delivery and wants to help grow an ambitious social enterprise with strong community roots and a strong commitment to sustainability, reuse and social impact."

The Volunteer Tutors Organisation (VTO) is seeking an exceptional Head of Service to lead the charity through its next stage of growth.

VTO exists to build a more equitable society through education by providing high-quality tutoring to children and young people who need it most. The Head of Service is the organisation’s most senior operational role, responsible for leading the team, delivering our strategy, and ensuring the effective running of the charity.

Reporting directly to the Board of Trustees, the successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the future of VTO by strengthening our services, diversifying funding, and expanding our reach to support more young people across Scotland.

If you are a passionate, energetic leader who wants to make a measurable difference in the lives of children and young people, we would love to hear from you.

A full Job Description is available for download below.

Corra Foundation’s vision is for a society in which people create positive change and enjoy fulfilling lives. At Corra we are committed to increasing the diversity of our team and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

We are now recruiting for a part-time Finance Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with relevant skills and experience to join a friendly, hardworking, passionate team. This role would suit a team player with a willingness to learn.

The role of Finance Manager is to support the implementation of Corra’s Long term finance strategy, as well as supporting, management, and training the wider finance team. You will work closely with colleagues across Corra, working within the Finance Team and reporting to the Head of Finance.

The role will suit someone with experience of working in a charity or similar organisation, managing a finance team, and have strong analytical skills demonstrating both operational and strategic thinking. Ability to evidence successful production of annual accounts, a strong focus on project accounting and management reporting are needed.

Do you bring a strong track record of strategic leadership in health and social care, coupled with an unwavering commitment to person centred support? If so, this could be the opportunity that shapes the next chapter of your career.

We are looking for an exceptional, forward thinking leader to join us as Director of Operations and Impact (North) on a full time, permanent basis. This is a key role within our Executive Leadership Team, offering the opportunity to shape operational excellence, strengthen organisational impact and influence the future of social care across Scotland.

As Director of Operations and Impact (North), you will hold full accountability for operational performance, service quality and contract delivery across the North of Scotland.

This is a hybrid working role, with an expectation of regular, meaningful engagement across our offices and services. You will therefore ideally be located within reasonable reach of one of our key hubs in Dundee, Aberdeen, Peterhead or Elgin.

This is an exciting time to join Cornerstone as we deliver our new strategic plan, Improving Lives Together, built around the following organisational priorities:

The Foundation – Digital innovation: empowering everything we do

• Pillar 1 – Voices of the people we support at the heart of all decisions
• Pillar 2 – People: leadership, workforce and culture
• Pillar 3 – Financial sustainability: building for the future
• Pillar 4 – Partnership working: collaboration for greater impact
• The Roof – Quality: evidence based improvement

Purpose of the role

As a key member of our Executive Leadership Team, you will provide strategic, values driven leadership that strengthens Cornerstone’s culture, performance and long term sustainability. You will champion our mission, guide the delivery of our strategic plan and inspire teams across the North of Scotland to deliver exceptional, person centred care.

Central to your success will be the ability to build trusted partnerships, model courageous and authentic leadership, and drive high impact, evidence led improvement.

A detailed overview of responsibilities can be found in the role profile on our website.

What you will bring

• A proven track record of strategic leadership within an organisation of comparable scale and complexity
• Deep insight into the social care landscape, including commissioning, market dynamics and sector wide trends
• A thorough understanding of regulatory frameworks and the wider policy context for social care in Scotland
• Demonstrated success in developing leaders, building organisational capability and nurturing high performing, psychologically safe teams
• Strong financial and commercial acumen, with experience overseeing substantial budgets
• Confidence in championing digital tools to enhance collaboration, insight and operational excellence

If you believe you have the vision, expertise and drive to excel in this role, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Do you bring a strong track record of strategic leadership in health and social care, coupled with an unwavering commitment to person centred support? If so, this could be the opportunity that shapes the next chapter of your career.

We are looking for an exceptional, forward thinking leader to join us as Director of Operations and Impact (south) on a full time, permanent basis. This is a key role within our Executive Leadership Team, offering the opportunity to shape operational excellence, strengthen organisational impact and influence the future of social care across Scotland.

As Director of Operations and Impact (South), you will hold full accountability for operational performance, service quality and contract delivery across the South of Scotland.

This is a hybrid working role, with an expectation of regular, meaningful engagement across our offices and services. You will therefore ideally be located within reasonable reach of one of our key hubs in Glasgow, Airdrie, Dumbarton or Irvine.

This is an exciting time to join Cornerstone as we deliver our new strategic plan, Improving Lives Together, built around the following organisational priorities:

The Foundation – Digital innovation: empowering everything we do

• Pillar 1 – Voices of the people we support at the heart of all decisions
• Pillar 2 – People: leadership, workforce and culture
• Pillar 3 – Financial sustainability: building for the future
• Pillar 4 – Partnership working: collaboration for greater impact
• The Roof – Quality: evidence based improvement

Purpose of the role

As a key member of our Executive Leadership Team, you will provide strategic, values driven leadership that strengthens Cornerstone’s culture, performance and long term sustainability. You will champion our mission, guide the delivery of our strategic plan and inspire teams across the South of Scotland to deliver exceptional, person centred care.

Central to your success will be the ability to build trusted partnerships, model courageous and authentic leadership, and drive high impact, evidence led improvement.

A detailed overview of responsibilities can be found in the role profile on our website.

What you will bring

• A proven track record of strategic leadership within an organisation of comparable scale and complexity
• Deep insight into the social care landscape, including commissioning, market dynamics and sector wide trends
• A thorough understanding of regulatory frameworks and the wider policy context for social care in Scotland
• Demonstrated success in developing leaders, building organisational capability and nurturing high performing, psychologically safe teams
• Strong financial and commercial acumen, with experience overseeing substantial budgets
• Confidence in championing digital tools to enhance collaboration, insight and operational excellence

If you believe you have the vision, expertise and drive to excel in this role, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Victim Support Scotland – Empowering People Affected by Crime

Who We Are

Victim Support Scotland (VSS) provides support and information to people affected by crime and campaigns for victim and witness rights. Regardless of whether a crime has been reported, or when it happened, our services are free, confidential, and tailored to individuals’ needs.

Our vision is that people affected by crime – victims, witnesses, and their families – are treated with dignity and respect and are at the heart of the justice in Scotland. We put victims and witnesses at the heart of everything we do so they are heard, have improved health and well-being, feel safer, more secure, and informed and that we are an effective organisation, that makes a lasting difference. Our mission at Victim Support Scotland is to ensure that those affected by crime receive high quality support that will help them recover from their experiences. We aim to do this by adhering to our own organisational values.

• Victims Are at the Heart of Everything We Do
• We Care
• We Work with Intent
• We Are Ambitious
• We Persevere

Everything we do is driven by our dedication to supporting and empowering victims and witnesses, so they have improved health and well-being, feel safer, more secure, and informed. We are an effective organisation that makes a lasting difference to the people we support, and these values are reflected in the behaviours expected of all staff and volunteers.

VSS is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all of our service users and has a thorough and rigorous recruitment and selection process including PVG scheme checks in place to ensure this commitment is met.

What is the role

Victim Support Scotland (VSS) is seeking an inspirational and strategic leader to join our Corporate Leadership Team as Head of Income Generation & Development. We want to ensure that no one affected by crime is left without help, regardless of how or where they seek support and this is a pivotal role at the heart of our mission to support people affected by crime across Scotland.

As the senior lead for income generation, fundraising, partnerships and associated external development, you will drive the successful delivery and continued evolution of VSS’s Income Generation Strategy, ensuring it aligns with our organisational ambitions for 2026–2031. With a clear focus on long-term sustainability, you will maximise opportunities to secure funding that strengthens and expands our impact.

You will build and maintain a diverse and resilient portfolio of income streams, including grants, partnerships, commissioned services, tenders, corporate giving and community fundraising to ensure stability and growth. Working closely with the Executive Leadership Team, Board and external partners, you will identify and pursue strategic development opportunities that advance VSS’s mission.

Alongside income generation, you will provide leadership on income-related brand and marketing activity that enhances our visibility and supports strategic partnership development. You will also ensure excellence in grant management, compliance and funder reporting across the organisation.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, relationship-driven leader who thrives on creating impact, driving growth and shaping the future of a national charity.

We are looking for someone with a strong track record of delivering high-value fundraising and partnerships at a senior level and is ready to take our income generation strategy to its next phase.

If you are looking for a role with a purpose, where you can really make a difference, then this may be the role for you.

Salary band: £47,266.24 - £62,420.00 . Salary on appointment will normally be at the lower salary point, with progression subject to review - in line with VSS progression arrangements. A higher salary placing will only be considered in exceptional circumstances subject to experience demonstrated

What you’ll need to be successful

We are looking for someone who is educated to degree level or above, has evidence of continuing professional development, proven project management skills and a track record of successful tendering and procurement practices. You will have the ability to develop effective internal and external relationships and networks and be a skilled communicator. Someone who has a good working knowledge of the voluntary/charity sector is required, as is a willingness to be flexible in working hours. This post is based in Glasgow or Edinburgh with the ability to travel across VSS bases and spaces a requirement.

If you are looking for a role with a purpose, where you can really make a difference, we want to hear from you!

Further details of this role are available in the job description: Head of Income Generation and Development

Please note - This post will be subject to a satisfactory Basic Disclosure Scotland check.

What we offer

• Holiday - When you work for Victim Support Scotland, your wellbeing is important to us. We offer an enhanced annual leave package of 39 days (pro-rata) holiday. 42 days (pro-rata) from Grade 6 and above.
• Pension - Save for the further and join the Standard Life Pension. Your future self will thank you. Our generous employer contribution will help you plan for the future.
• Support - Sometimes we all need support and a listening ear. Our free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme can support your mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing. We also offer enhanced maternity and paternity pay and access to a credit union.
• Discounts - You will have access to our free health cash plan which includes cover for you and your family across a range of benefits, which include, dental cover, access to a virtual GP, counselling, legal support and discounts on gym memberships, cinema tickets, retail and much more.
• Flexibility and development - We are proud of our flexible and inclusive work policies, which help you balance work and life. Supporting employee development is important to us, we offer comprehensive learning and development opportunities.

DVVA are looking for a passionate and committed individual to support the development and delivery of our services, to develop and strengthen DVVA’s role as the Third Sector Interface in Dundee and to deputise for the CEO as required.

This is a unique opportunity to join and assist in the strategic leadership of DVVA as a part of our Senior Management Team Reporting directly to the CEO, the post holder will oversee the development and delivery of income generating projects including new and existing programmes. The post holder will represent DVVA on key strategic boards and strengthen and develop our partnerships throughout the third sector.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the voluntary sector and experience of networking between organisations and sectors. It is likely that the post holder will have an established track record in a leadership role whilst maintaining a flexible approach to their work. The post holder will provide line management and strategic support to our programme managers, and will also lead on safeguarding for the organisation.

About Falkland Estate

Nestled in the hills at the heart of Fife, Falkland Estate spans approximately 4,000 acres in total of exceptional landscape, heritage and natural beauty. The Estate welcomes over 250,000 visitors annually and operates as a purpose-led regenerative estate.

Falkland Estate Trust (FET) is owned by a private (Stuart) family trust who are actively considering how to hand assets on to a new form of steward-ownership. Falkland Rural Enterprise Ltd (FREL) is responsible for running Pillars of Hercules and the Home Farm. Falkland Stewardship Trust (FST) is a charitable company that cares for heritage assets and stewardship education. All three boards are committed to the wellbeing of this place - balancing social, environmental and financial returns - and an inspiring vision of being a beacon of learning and sustainability in Scotland.

The Estate comprises:

• The A-listed House of Falkland (leased to an independent additional support needs school)
• Fivee farmhouses and 22 long-term and holiday-let cottages
• Circa 1,000 acres of woodland & 3000 acres of farmland, inc. some organic
• Recreational grounds, event spaces, and an extensive network of public paths
• Commercial enterprises and opportunities inc. Stables shop & café, Pillars of Hercules farm & café, Woodland hub, self-catering properties, and car parks

The Estate is entering an important new phase of enterprising stewardship, with the long-term aim of establishing a values-led charitable company to safeguard heritage, sustainability, community participation and public access for future generations.

The Role

We are seeking a Head of Finance to provide senior financial leadership across the Estate and its various entities, spanning both charitable and commercial operations.

This is a strategic and hands-on role during a pivotal period of transition. The postholder will strengthen the Estate’s financial framework, working closely with the Estate Director, staff and board members to ensure clarity, resilience and long-term sustainability.

A core element of the role will be to develop a comprehensive understanding of the Estate’s current financial landscape and shape a sustainable, regenerative financial future. The Head of Finance will review existing financial practices, systems and controls, and lead the implementation of proportionate improvements to performance, governance and risk management.

The role carries responsibility for financial oversight across multiple rural commercial enterprises and a charitable trust. The successful candidate will provide clear, confident financial insight and consolidated reporting to support informed decision-making at both operational and Board level.

The scope of the role will remain under review to ensure alignment with agreed hours, organisational priorities and the evolving governance structure.

Full details can be found in the job description below.

Do you want to play a key role in ensuring that health and social care activity in Fife has the maximum impact for the people of Fife?

Fife Voluntary Action is seeking a Head of Health and Social Care who will be the strategic lead for health and social care policy and activity for FVA. You will work closely and collaboratively with statutory and third sector partners across health and social care to achieve high quality outcomes that make a positive difference in the lives of people in Fife.

In this role, you will:

• Chair Fife’s Third Sector Health and Social Care, Mental Health, and Carers Providers Forums, developing and supporting activity to enable voices to be heard in shaping service design and delivery in Fife.
• Actively identify actions to build capacity and address gaps in health and social care provision.
• Proactively build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders at all levels to understand national and local challenges and emerging issues
• Lead a team delivering on health and social care projects, including Footcare Fife, Carer Providers Support, Befriending and Peer Support.

We’re looking for someone with:

• Experience of policy development and strategic/operational planning.
• Strong understanding of the voluntary sector and health and social care landscape.
• Excellent communication and partnership skills.
• Experience of line management

Why join us?

• Be part of a team improving the lives of people in Fife.
• Flexible working arrangements and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Benefits of working for FVA include:

• 37 days’ annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) for full-time staff, pro rata for part-time staff
• Free onsite parking in Glenrothes and Kirkcaldy
• Confidential counselling helpline
• Access to unlimited, free GP appointments 24/7 via remote technology