About the role:

LEAD Scotland is a national charity that has supported disabled people and carers by providing personalised learning, befriending, advice and information services for more than 45 years. LEAD provides SQA accredited Learning Services, provides a National Disabled Students Helpline and supports Befriending Services as well as involvement in Policy work.

With our current CEO stepping down after 10 years, we are seeking a replacement to guide Lead Scotland into its future.

About you:

We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic and person-centered strategic leader who can:

1. Engage with senior policy makers, service providers, and organisational leaders across Scotland, working together to improve lifelong, life-wide opportunities for disabled people and unpaid carers seeking to live their best lives.
2. Lead an organisation into the next stage of its own growth and development, ensuring that its financial security, asset management and risk appraisal is planned, maintained and enhanced.
3. Take overall responsibility for achieving and monitoring performance against targets in all areas of the charity’s activities and ensure an effective internal infrastructure providing transparent reporting to the Team, Board and other stakeholders.
4. Work with a strong team in the context of a well-developed person-centred, kind, respectful, and very effective team culture which supports the growth and development of its people.
5. Work in a long-established and well-respected adult learning organisation as we head towards a half-century of working with communities across Scotland.

Critically, you will be an expert communicator, have strong leadership skills, be a strategic and forward thinker and have an in-depth understanding of disability issues.

Applications from disabled people:

Lead Scotland is a Living Wage and Disability Confident Employer. Lead Scotland values diversity and the unique contributions our staff, volunteers, and service users bring. We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining talent from all backgrounds.

Lead has Disability Confident status; therefore, we encourage applications from disabled people. All disabled people meeting the minimum requirements will get a guaranteed interview. Information about our commitment to recruit disabled people is available on our website. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this in the online form. This will in no way disadvantage you in the recruitment process. All job application information can be made in alternative formats on request, including braille, large print and audio and people can make applications in alternative formats.

Recruitment paperwork is kept for 6 months before it is destroyed. Please complete our anonymous equal opportunities form to help us ensure we are attracting a broad range of candidates.

37 days annual leave, including public holidays

5% employer pension contribution

Wellbeing & Work-Life Balance: Flexible working

Annual Leave purchase scheme

Continuous Professional Development: Access to learning and development opportunities and support for continuous professional growth

About Play Scotland and the role

Formed in 1998, Play Scotland is the lead organisation for children’s play in Scotland and works to make every child’s right to play a reality.

Play Scotland has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, competent and innovative leader, with a successful background as a strategic manager to lead and shape the future of the organisation.

The successful candidate will be an effective communicator, confident in public speaking, stakeholder engagement, and policy representation at a national level.

They will bring a natural ability to develop effective partnerships across public, private and third sector organisations and have strong experience developing and delivering a strategic vision and leading successful staff teams.

A genuine enthusiasm for the work of Play Scotland is essential and you will bring a strong commitment to the mission and vision of this important charity.

An understanding and appreciation of the legal framework and policy for play in Scotland is essential, together with the ability to work across Scotland’s national and local government structures.

Play Scotland is committed to building a fair, equitable and diverse organisation, so we welcome applications from all sectors of society, regardless of ethnicity, age, gender, disability and/or religious persuasion. In return, we offer you an employee-friendly organisation with flexible policies.

The role is based in Scotland, and it is essential that you have a right to work in Scotland and be a resident in Scotland. For more information on Play Scotland, visit: playscotland.org

Following the forthcoming retirement of our current Chief Executive, we are seeking a passionate and dynamic Chief Executive to lead Ayrshire Cancer Support into our next exciting phase. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional who has demonstrable senior leadership, management, diplomatic and collaboration skills, to help shape the future of Ayrshire’s leading cancer support charity.

Working collaboratively with our Board of Trustees and Senior Leadership Colleagues, the post-holder will drive our strategy, identifying and prioritising opportunities to sustain and grow income, as well as developing our cancer support services. They will also work collaboratively with colleagues to develop innovative and practical ways to increase turnover and profitability to deliver the required impact.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in income growth, will be commercially astute and able to demonstrate high levels of business acumen, having an excellent understanding of the financial planning requirements of a self-funded charity.

Possessing drive, resilience, ambition and empathy we are seeking someone who will be ‘hands on’ and relish the challenge of providing the very highest levels of support to those affected by cancer in Ayrshire, acting as an ambassador and champion for our charity and our services.

Carers of East Lothian is the local organisation supporting adults who care for family and friends. We have an excellent reputation, recently gaining recognition through the Carers Trust ‘Excellence for Carers’ Award, and have recently secured the contract to deliver adult carer services across East Lothian for an initial two-year period and a total period of up to six years, to 2031. We are a Carer Positive Exemplary employer, as well as being Disability Confident Committed and a Living Wage employer. We are currently recruiting for the following opportunity:

Chief Executive Officer (28 hours per week)

To provide strategic, organisational and team leadership for Carers of East Lothian ensuring that the organisation:

• provides a high quality support that makes a real and positive difference in carers’ lives;
• operates in an efficient and effective manner and complies with all relevant legal requirements;
• has the resources necessary to continue to prosper;
• is aware of and manages risks; and
• is an effective advocate for carers in both local and national planning and policy decision making.

Very flexible working and 6% matched pension.

At the heart of everything we do is a passion for improving the lives and outcomes of Scotland's children and young people.

Our mission is simple, to advance practice in Scotland so that children with complex communication, learning, health and care needs achieve their full potential.

This is an exciting time to join the Craighalbert Centre. Over the coming years, we will be launching a range of transformative projects that will help us achieve our vision of becoming a National Centre of Excellence.

The Chief Executive will provide strategic leadership, operational oversight, and inspirational direction to ensure the Scottish Centre for Children with Motor Impairments (SCCMI) achieves its mission of enabling children with complex communication, learning, health, and care needs to achieve their full potential. The postholder will work closely with the Board of Directors, staff, and stakeholders to deliver the organisation's strategic objectives, ensure financial sustainability, and maintain SCCMI's reputation as a national leader in transdisciplinary education, therapy, and care. They will act as the primary ambassador for SCCMI, championing its values and advocating for the rights and wellbeing of children with complex communication, learning, health and care needs across Scotland.

Responsibilities and Duties

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement SCCMI's strategic vision in collaboration with the Board of Directors, ensuring alignment with the organisation's mission and long-term goals.
• Lead the delivery of SCCMI's strategic objectives, including growing the school roll, modernising infrastructure, and expanding the Early Intervention Programme.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement, ensuring SCCMI remains at the forefront of best practice in transdisciplinary education, therapy, and care.
• Ensure SCCMI's services are rights-based, holistic, and inclusive, promoting the highest levels of wellbeing and achievement for children and young people.

Governance and Compliance

• Work with the Board to ensure robust governance and compliance with charity law, company law, and other relevant regulations.
• Provide the Board with accurate and timely information to support effective decision-making and ensure compliance with regulatory and safeguarding responsibilities.
• Ensure SCCMI meets all statutory and regulatory requirements, including those related to safeguarding, health and safety, and equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Operational Management

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of SCCMI, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services that meet the needs of children, families, and stakeholders.
• Lead and manage a multidisciplinary team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and professional development.
• Ensure SCCMI's facilities, equipment, and resources are maintained to the highest standards, supporting the delivery of innovative and effective services.

Financial Management

• Oversee SCCMI's financial health, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting, ensuring sustainability and value for money.
• Lead efforts to secure funding through commissioned services, grants, donations, partnerships, and other income streams, reducing reliance on government grants.
• Optimise SCCMI's assets, including the Craighalbert Centre, to support the organisation's strategic objectives and financial sustainability.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the primary ambassador for SCCMI, building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders, including families, commissioners, government agencies, funders and partner organisations.
• Represent SCCMI at local, national, and international levels, advocating for the rights and needs of children with complex communication, learning, health and care needs.
• Ensure service users and stakeholders are actively engaged in shaping SCCMI's services and strategy.

People and Culture

• Provide inspirational leadership to the senior management team and staff, fostering a positive, inclusive, and high-performance culture.
• Ensure staff are supported through professional development, supervision, and clear performance management processes.
• Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion across SCCMI, ensuring policies and practices reflect the needs of the workforce and the children and families served.
• Foster depth, expertise, and a sense of ownership, empowering everyone to actively contribute to the organisation's success while feeling valued, supported, and fulfilled in their roles.

For more information contact our recruitment partner Sarah Gracie, Eden Scott on 07999 421314 or sarah.gracie@edenscott.com

Rutherglen and Cambuslang Housing Association is a Registered Social Landlord operating in the Rutherglen and Cambuslang areas.

It is a not-for-profit charity registered with the Office of Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) and operates under the 2020 Charitable Model Rules.

• Owns and manages 873 rented properties and 8 shared owners
• Leases 4 residential care homes
• Rents 3 commercial units
• Provides a range of factoring services to 937 owner occupiers and commercial units
• Manages the Aspire Business Centre

You will

• Ensure excellent, and cutting-edge innovative and customer focused services for tenants by providing inspirational leadership and vision.
• Drive the strategic direction and growth development of the Association.
• Hold the Senior Management Team accountable for all operations together with holding executive accountability for all operations.
• Develop key strategic partnerships, with all others, to deliver tangible and demonstrable benefits to the Association's customers.
• Promote the organisation's brand and develop the Association's profile, to ensure we are seen as a leading regional and sub-regional and well-respected player within the housing sector.
• Ensure good governance is upheld at all times in line with SHR guidelines.

You should have

• Experience of leading an organisation at a Senior Management level
• Experience of developing and maintaining effective strategic partnerships
• Experience of delivering continuous improvement and fostering a culture of innovation in an organisation
• Track record in strategic planning and managing and minimising risk
• Experience of successful strategic financial planning and budget management
• Experience of implementing and adapting effective management control systems.
• Experience of delivering physical and social regeneration and area-based positive change
• Experience of leading in a highly regulated sector.
• Experience of leading organisational change
• Experience of leading a subsidiary

We are looking for a Chief Executive with exceptional leadership skills and a proven track record in delivering sustainable change initiatives for The University of St Andrews’ Students’ Association.

Who we are

Every student at St Andrews is automatically a member of The University of St Andrews’ Students’ Association (aka Your Union).

We work to support students through three broad categories: Representation, Activities and Spaces.

We are the central hub for student groups, activities and events, always aiming to make students University experience the best it can be.

Your Union exists to support students through their studies, share opportunities, and help them celebrate their achievements. A lot of what we do is run by students for students, this includes our six elected Sabbatical Officers (due to change to five) who represent students and are the face of Your Union. We are led by The Students’ Association Board.

About the role

We are now at a crucial moment for the Students’ Association, with new funding secured and a clear operational plan in place.

We seek a Chief Executive to lead this next phase of our journey, delivering our goals of improved support, enhanced services, and stronger representation for all our members—ensuring that our work has a lasting impact on the student experience and the wider university community.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a Chief Executive with exceptional leadership skills and a proven track record in delivering sustainable change initiatives. The ideal candidate should possess emotional intelligence, the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders, and the resilience to bring change to fruition.

Additional benefits

The University of St Andrews Students’ Association is committed to promoting diversity and equality for all and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from women and people with marginalised gender identities, people with disabilities, and people from the global majority.

Outside the Box is a small independent charity and social enterprise. We provide development support to groups and people across Scotland who want to make a difference in their communities.

About the role

We are looking for a new leader who is passionate about supporting people and communities. We would like someone with entrepreneurial skill and experience to work alongside the staff team to develop ideas into projects and commissioned work that makes a difference to people.

We are committed to building a diverse organisation. We welcome applications from all sectors of society, including New Scots, people from black and minority ethnic communities, women, LGBTQI+ people and people with disabilities.

Visit the Outside the Box Website for more information

Scotland’s membership organisation and sector support body for the performing arts is looking for a new Chief Executive Officer. We are seeking a visionary and collaborative individual to lead FSTas our new CEO. You will be passionate about the transformational power of the arts and will be keen to play a significant role in futureproofing and promoting Scotland’s performing arts sector with a wide range of stakeholders. You will be an experienced communicator and someone who can make a compelling case for the impact of the arts and its importance to the world today. You will be comfortable engaging with a variety of stakeholders including individual artists and practitioners and organisations both large and small across theatre, dance and opera.

The CEO is responsible for:

• Developing and leading the strategic, financial and operational delivery of FST’s work across advocacy, strategy, and sector support.
• Ensuring the needs and priorities of the Scottish performing arts sector are effectively conveyed to decision-makers, policy developers and legislators in Scotland and across the UK.
• Raising the profile of Scottish performing arts through lobbying, increasing awareness and access.
• Leading the team and overseeing the delivery of our programmes which develop best practice and increase the potential of performing arts in Scotland.
• Developing and managing strategic relationships to support the sector within and beyond FST’s membership and across the wider public realm in Scotland, the UK, and internationally.