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Top job! DYW Programme Director: Maternity Cover
- Full time
- £61,500
- On site: Edinburgh
- Closing 18th May 2026
Developing the Young Workforce, Edinburgh, Midlothian and East Lothian are hiring!
Contract: 35 Hours per week, one year maternity cover contract to start August 2026.
'Young people are key to our future economic success so it is crucial we do as much as we can to prepare them for the world of work and open up job opportunities for all’
We are looking for a dynamic leader to support our employer-led team and programme of work to deliver impact for all involved.
If you would thrive in a role where:
- You are translating national policy into local action to have impact on the ground
- Partnership and collaboration sits at the heart of planning
- Change is constant and you can lead a team successfully through this
- Your team are making great things happen for young people in education
- Innovation is harnessed
- You are presenting and communicating with senior leaders in education and business
- Internal and external communication are critical
And some of the day-to-day expectations that comes with this...
- Leading the geographically dispersed team across Edinburgh, Midlothian and East Lothian
- Reporting on activities and progress to the Board and grant funders
- Managing a communications strategy
- Being part of a solution-focused community of partners, employers and educators
- Budget planning and management
If you are:
- Strategically, economically and politically aware
- Passionate about leading change so young people are Informed, Inspired and Hired
- Organised, a planner, creative and innovative problem solver
- A strong communicator, networker and influencer
We would love to hear from you!
The role is classed as ‘Regulated Work’ so a Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) membership is required (application to the scheme will be made by us upon conditional offer of the post).
Museums Galleries Scotland is the National Development Body for the Scottish museums sector. We’re here to support more than 452 museums and galleries, whether through strategic investment, advice, advocacy, skills development or other means. We are a forward facing and inclusive organisation, committed to the ongoing development of a positive culture for our team.
This is an exciting time to join MGS as we embark on year two of Museum Futures, a programme created to accelerate collaboration, innovation, and organisational sustainability within the sector. It’s also the final year of Delivering Change, a collaborative programme to enable organisations to restructure based on anti-oppressive principles. Alongside this, we are working to strengthen and expand the impact of our advocacy work.
As Marketing and PR Officer, you will play a key role in delivering communications across these programmes, as well as a range of MGS projects.
A key support position within a busy Marketing and Communications team, you will contribute to and champion an integrated approach across the full marketing and communications mix. With a strong awareness of MGS and our key audiences, you will help implement relevant strategies, processes and activity that raise the profile of both Scotland’s museums and MGS, while also sharing best practice to support sector development.
The Marketing and PR Officer will be an experienced communicator with a positive, ’can-do’ attitude, who understands how to tailor activity to reach different audiences and is comfortable working with the media. Strong communication skills are essential, including the ability to give and receive constructive feedback.
The role also requires excellent organisational and administrative skills, with close attention to detail. The ability to multitask and demonstrate enthusiasm and initiative constitutes a natural part of the job.
Forth Valley Sensory Centre (FVSC) is a community hub for people with a visual or hearing loss and where friends, families, carers and the wider community can access a range of inclusive activities and quality services and advice from other partner organisations.
FVSC is actively seeking a new CEO to lead the Organisation by continuing to deliver, develop and expand.
This will be an excellent position for someone with proven management experience, who is keen to demonstrate their strategic capability. The ideal candidate will be a skilled people-manager with strong communication, organisational, and strategic skills.
If you are creative, flexible, an organiser and a people-person who is passionate about inclusion, we would love to hear from you.
Top job! Advanced Nurse Practitioner / Advanced Paramedic
- Full time or Part time
- £51,377 – £59,758
- On site: Ayr
- Closing 19th May 2026
This post is open to applicants from either a nursing or paramedic background, providing they meet advanced practice and prescribing criteria. Informal enquiries about hours and experience welcome.
Job Summary
The Ayrshire Hospice delivers specialised palliative care to the community of Ayrshire and Arran. As an integral part of our team, you will utilise advanced practice skills to assess, diagnose, and manage complex patient needs across both in-patient and community care settings. Strong leadership abilities will be crucial as you provide guidance, supervision, and support to colleagues, ensuring the delivery of exceptional care. Your outstanding communication and interpersonal skills will facilitate effective collaboration within our multidisciplinary team, fostering a culture of compassion and excellence. Committed to ongoing professional development, you will contribute to the advancement of palliative care practices, working collaboratively with stakeholders to implement innovative approaches to care delivery. Flexibility to participate in on-call duties and contribute to various projects as needed is essential. This role presents a unique opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of patients and families facing life-limiting illness within the Ayrshire and Arran community.
A long-established Scottish charity East Park provides high-quality education, residential care, and transition support for children and young people with complex additional support needs, helping them achieve their full potential in learning, wellbeing, and life beyond East Park.
With over 150 years of heritage and a strong reputation for compassionate, child- and person-centred practice, East Park is independently regulated by Education Scotland and the Care Inspectorate, consistently demonstrating high standards of care, leadership, and impact.
Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the Chief Executive will provide strategic and operational leadership across all services, ensuring consistently high standards. Working in close partnership with the Board, you will drive the organisation’s strategic development and long-term sustainability.
This is a highly visible role that combines strategic clarity with strong operational oversight. Collaborating closely with trustees, staff, families, commissioners, regulators, donors, and partners, you will further strengthen East Park’s services, culture, reputation, and long-term impact.
Our new Chief Executive will be an ambitious, values-driven senior leader with a strong track record in delivering person-centred services. You will bring excellent communication skills and the ability to represent East Park effectively to a diverse range of stakeholders, acting as a visible and trusted ambassador.
This is a rare opportunity to lead a distinctive, mission-driven organisation with a proud history, a strong sense of purpose, and genuine scope to shape its future.
If you are motivated by impact and purpose-led leadership, this role offers real influence and meaning.
Top job! Chief Executive Officer
- Full time or Part time
- £38,000
- Hybrid: Gairloch
- Closing 27th May 2026
GALE is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to lead our charitable development trust in regenerating the Gairloch and Loch Ewe area. This permanent position offers the opportunity to empower local communities through sustainable, community-led projects, creating a vibrant place for everyone to thrive.
As the CEO, you will manage all aspects of GALE’s operations, providing strategic leadership and direction. Your responsibilities will include overseeing day-to-day activities, financial management, fostering partnerships, and ensuring compliance with governance standards. You will also champion growth initiatives and represent GALE at various levels, influencing policy aligned with our mission.
Key qualifications include:
- Proven experience in strategic planning, financial management, and project implementation.
- Strong leadership skills with a focus on team building and positive culture.
- Excellent communication and networking abilities.
The role is based at The Shieling and GALE Centre in Gairloch, with some remote work possible. A minimum of 28 hours per week is required, with flexibility for evenings and weekends. Benefits include a 3% employer pension contribution, 7 weeks paid holiday (pro rata), and a 20% discount in the GALE Centre Shop.
If you are a motivated leader with a passion for community development, we want to hear from you!
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Are you passionate about supporting families?
We are seeking new Board members, including those with Digital, Finance, Policy or Communications expertise.
Scottish Families supports anyone who is concerned about someone else’s alcohol or drug use. We were established in 2003 by families themselves, who came together to support each other and to campaign for recognition. Our five Outcomes are that Families are Supported, Included, Heard, Connected, and that Families Create Change.
We are a national charity based in Glasgow but working right across Scotland. We provide a range of national and local services, including a national helpline, one to one support, bereavement counselling and local family support services. We also deliver a national workforce development programme; Connecting Families; My Family, My Rights; communications; fundraising; and policy/ campaigning work, as well as our Routes young persons programme, and Grow Your Own Routes national development programme.
We are Scotland’s leading charity supporting families affected by substance use, and are recognised by the Scottish Government as one of their Key Third Sector Partners in the field of alcohol and drugs. We are funded through a combination of Government grants, commissioned services, charitable trusts and fundraising.
You can find out more about our work by reading ‘The Cost of Loving’, our Strategic Plan 2023-26, and ‘Celebrating Families’, our Impact Report 2023-24. Our website is at sfad.org.uk.
We are seeking a number of new Board members in response to recent and upcoming changes in our Board membership. (Board members serve an initial three-year term, which can be extended for a further three years).
You should be available to attend quarterly meetings, which are held in person at our national office in Glasgow city centre (with the option of joining online via MS Teams). Meetings are held on Saturday mornings and the schedule is set well in advance.
Top job! Chief Officer (female only)
- Full time
- £61,000 – £67,000
- On site: Glasgow
- Closing 31st May 2026
Lead Change. Transform Lives.
Elpis Trust is looking for an exceptional leader to guide our organisation into its next chapter.
We provide safe, supportive accommodation for young women aged 16–25 who are experiencing homelessness, are care leavers, or unaccompanied asylum seekers. Our work is rooted in compassion, respect, and a commitment to helping young women build independent, fulfilling futures.
This is a rare opportunity to lead a service that delivers real, lasting impact every day.
About the Role
As Chief Officer / Head of Service, you will be responsible for the overall leadership, strategic direction, and operational management of Elpis Trust.
Working closely with the Board, you will:
- Shape and deliver our strategic vision
- Ensure high-quality, person-centred services
- Lead and inspire a committed staff team
- Oversee financial sustainability and growth
- Build partnerships and represent Elpis externally
This is a hands-on leadership role combining strategy, people management, and service delivery.
About you
We are looking for a confident, values-driven leader who brings:
- Senior management experience in social care
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Experience managing budgets and organisational performance
- A commitment to supporting vulnerable young people
- The ability to lead through complexity and drive improvement
A relevant degree plus management qualification or SVQ Level 4 (or equivalent), and PVG membership are essential.
Why Join Elpis?
- Lead a respected organisation making a meaningful difference
- Work with a passionate and dedicated team
- Influence strategy and shape future services
- Be part of a values-led, person-centred organisation
- Work with a very active and committed Board
If you are ready to lead with purpose and make a lasting impact, we would love to hear from you.
The West Highland Way Trust is a newly established Scottish charity with responsibility for championing, supporting and sustaining one of Scotland’s most iconic long-distance routes. Working in partnership with public bodies, communities and businesses, the Trust aims to support collaborative work with Access Authorities to care for trail whilst safeguarding the route’s environment and heritage while maximising its social, economic and community benefits.
About the role
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Director to lead the day-to-day development and operation of the Trust during its formative phase.
This is a senior, hands-on leadership role, working closely with and supported by the Board of Trustees. The postholder will act as the Trust’s main delivery lead and public point of contact, supporting the Board in shaping the Trust’s vision and strategy, establishing robust operational systems, and delivering business development and fundraising activity.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the day-to-day operation and set-up of the Trust
- Supporting the Board with strategy development, governance and reportin
- Developing and overseeing the delivery of fundraising and income generation plans
- Building strong relationships with communities, businesses and partners along the route
- Managing suppliers, consultants and freelance support
- Overseeing communications, engagement and organisational development
About you
You will bring senior-level experience in the charity, public or community sector, with a strong track record in organisational development, fundraising or partnership working. You will be comfortable working with Trustees, operating independently in a start-up environment, and representing the organisation with credibility and confidence.
Experience of place-based, environmental, heritage, access or tourism-related work would be advantageous as will experience commercial or sponsorship.
- What we offer
- Competitive salary
- Generous annual leave and pension contribution
- Flexible working arrangements
- A unique opportunity to shape and lead a nationally significant charity at an exciting stage of development
Looking for more information?
For an informal conversation about the role, please contact the Chair, Stuart Mearns via trustee@westhighlandwaytrust.org. You can also find more information about us on our website westhighlandwaytrust.org and on the official West Highland Way website westhighlandway.org
Campaigns, Content and Fundraising Coordinator
- Part time
- £28,000 pro-rata
- On site: Based in Dundee
- Closing 22nd May 2026
Feeling Strong was founded in 2018 and is Dundee’s youth mental health charity for young people aged 12 - 26 living, working, or studying in Dundee. We exist to make sure that every young person who has experienced a mental health challenge is supported to reach their full potential. We deliver projects, services and campaigns in the community to tackle stigma, build confidence, develop resources, create networks, and support young people’s positive recovery journeys. We have established a strong record in delivering youth-centred projects in the heart of Dundee, delivered by, and for, young people. We do this through our three workstreams: Campaigns & Content, Recovery & Support, and Community & Learning. All our work is led by our three values: Leadership, Inclusivity and Empathy.
About the role
To deliver the Campaigns & Content workstream, overseeing projects, events, and coaching project staff/volunteers, and to coordinate Feeling Strong’s communications, public/policy engagement, membership scheme, community fundraising activity, and trust and foundations funding development. The postholder will support income generation by building relationships with community supporters, identifying suitable funding opportunities, contributing to funding applications, and helping to evidence the impact of Feeling Strong’s work.