Top job! Chief Executive Officer
- Full time or Part time
- £55,000 – £62,000
- On site/Hybrid: Stirling
- Closing 30th April 2026
Circular Communities Scotland is a small but rapidly growing national charity, with a staff team of 12 and income of £527k last year. We are a membership network with a vision for a thriving circular economy in Scotland with local communities benefiting from the social, environmental, and economic outcomes. With a growing membership of over 270 charities, social enterprises and community groups we are always looking for new ways to support the reuse, repair and recycling Third Sector and see our vision become a reality.
Our outgoing CEO has taken Circular Communities Scotland to a strong position as a thriving charity with a strong track record of delivery. Are you the inspirational leader who can take forward our vitally important work in member support and representation in a challenging external environment?
We are determined to get the right person to join our strong team which is why we are open to exploring different options regarding place of work (office or hybrid) within Scotland. Post holders should be able to travel to our Stirling Office and central belt-based stakeholders about two days per week. At all levels of the organisation, we are strongly committed to staff wellbeing, equality, diversity and inclusion and we welcome and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups.
Full details about the role can be found in the job description and person specification.
Top job! Head of Fundraising & Development (maternity cover)
- Part time
- £45,000 pro-rata
- Hybrid: Edinburgh or Glasgow
- Closing 20th April 2026
About Athletics Trust Scotland
Athletics Trust Scotland was launched in 2021 to use the power of athletics and running to transform lives in Scotland.
We are committed to making the sport more accessible for all, by supporting people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities to access opportunities to participate and improve their physical, mental and social wellbeing. We are particularly focussed on supporting three communities that are underrepresented in athletics and running in Scotland:
- People with disabilities
- People affected by poverty
- Ethnically and culturally diverse communities
We work closely with scottishathletics, as well as other key partners such as jogscotland, the passionate community of athletics clubs and running groups throughout Scotland, and charities like Scottish Sport Futures, to achieve its aims.
The Board of seven Trustees, led by Graeme Jack as Chair provide strategic oversight and guidance to the Head of Fundraising and Development. The Board is also supported by our Patron, Eilidh Doyle.
About Scottish Athletics
scottishathletics is the national governing body for athletics in Scotland. Our vision is for everyone in Scotland to have the opportunity to participate in athletics and running and to achieve their personal ambitions.
Our mission is to deliver an integrated, inclusive and adaptable model of athletics and running provision that inspires everyone in Scotland to enjoy the sport and experience personal success. Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of the work that scottishathletics leads, and the organisation works closely with all stakeholders in athletics across Scotland, to continue improving diversity and create an inclusive culture in the sport, and to be reflective of Scottish society.
Our strategy, Building a Culture of Success (2023-2027), captures the breadth of work that scottishathletics facilitates, from supporting performance athletes on the world stage to providing opportunities for people to participate in the sport within their local community. The member clubs play a crucial role in growing and developing the sport and, along with the volunteer workforce, they are integral to the sport’s future success.
Everyone in Scotland can participate in athletics and scottishathletics strives to continuously evolve to deliver on our vision for the sport.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Head of Fundraising & Development (maternity cover) to lead on the delivery of Athletics Trust Scotland’s objectives for 2026-27, with a specific focus on increasing fundraising across four priority funding streams:
- Community and club fundraising
- Trust funding
- Events fundraising
- Individual giving
This is an exciting time to work with Athletics Trust Scotland as the charity enters the next phase of its development and works closely with national and local partners to increase our impact across Scotland.
The role reports to the Chair of Athletics Trust Scotland with day-to-day support provided by the CEO of scottishathletics.
About You
You are a confident, relationship-driven professional who thrives on engaging a wide range of stakeholders, from trust funders to corporate partners. An excellent communicator, you can articulate impact in a clear, compelling and concise way, both in writing and in person.
Collaborative by nature, you work effectively within teams but are equally comfortable taking ownership and working independently. You bring energy, charisma and credibility, with a natural ability to influence, motivate and lead others.
You have a genuine passion for changing lives through sport and physical activity, and are committed to your personal development.
For further information, please visit our website.
Top job! General Manager
- Part time
- £33,000 pro-rata
- On site: Geilsland Estate, Beith
- Closing 6th April 2026
Beith Trust is seeking an experienced General Manager to oversee the management and development of our community-owned estate and facilities.
The role will ensure the effective operation, maintenance and improvement of Geilsland Estate, Main Street properties and Beith Astro, supporting the Trust’s work to provide community activity, enterprise opportunities and accessible facilities.
Working closely with the CEO, the General Manager will oversee estate maintenance, contractor management, health & safety compliance and facilities operations. The role will also involve coordinating maintenance teams, supporting tenants and site users, and delivering estate improvement projects.
Applicants should have at least two years’ experience in a similar estates, facilities or property management role, with strong organisational, communication and leadership skills.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the continued development of Beith Community Development Trust.
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.
Top job! Chief Executive Officer
- Full time or Part time
- £38,000
- Hybrid: Gairloch
- Closing 23rd April 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!
Top job! Chief Executive Officer
- Full time or Part time
- £55,000 – £60,000
- On site: Edinburgh
- Closing 20th April 2026
Established in 1978, Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre (ERCC) provides a support, information and advocacy service to all survivors aged 12 and over in Edinburgh, East Lothian and Midlothian who have experienced recent and / or historic sexual violence, including rape, sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse and commercial sexual exploitation. We also work in schools and with young people across Edinburgh and the Lothians, and strategically with multi-agency partners, towards preventing sexual violence.
This new phase of ERCC’s work needs a new and passionate leader leading this new period of survivor-led, values-driven work
As we enter this new phase of ERCC’s work, we are seeking a principled and experienced Chief Executive Officer to lead ERCC’s skilled and dynamic team and work collaboratively with our Board of Directors to deliver the organisation’s strategic plan and objectives. This next chapter requires a passionate leader who can champion our survivor-led, values-driven approach and guide ERCC through this important period of growth and renewal.
You will be an experienced senior manager with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and have a track record in strategic planning, people management, fundraising and charity finance management, and successful multi-agency partnership work.
You will have a clear understanding of and commitment to trauma-informed, feminist management and leadership.
Studies show that women and Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic people are less likely to apply for a job unless they meet every qualification. So, if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align fully with the job description, we'd love you to apply anyway. You might just be the perfect person for this role.
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Financially Included is a specialist welfare rights project supporting women who have experienced economic abuse and other forms of gender-based violence, which have impacted their ability to achieve financial independence and stability.
As the project enters an exciting new phase of growth and development, we are seeking to recruit a dedicated and experienced Administrator to join our team.
This is a key role within a dynamic and innovative project. We are looking for someone who is passionate about social justice, thrives in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, and has a strong understanding of the feminist analysis of gender-based violence.
The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting the delivery of our work and ensuring the smooth running of our services. You will be required to work across a number of functions within the project, so the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced and multi-layered environment is essential.
By joining Financially Included, you will become part of a passionate and committed team with a shared vision and values, working to improve outcomes for women affected by economic abuse.
GEMAP Scotland is committed to Fair Work First principles, including providing a supportive working environment, promoting equality, and investing in staff wellbeing and development.
Are you a motivated fundraiser who wants to help make a difference to young people across Scotland?
Youth Scotland is looking for a Fundraiser to join our team and help strengthen our fundraising activity, supporting community-based youth work across Scotland.
Working as part of Youth Scotland’s Impact and Business Development team, the postholder will support the development of funding applications, coordinate grant reporting, research new funding opportunities and contribute to partnership funding bids. The role will focus particularly on funding from charitable trusts and foundations,
Scottish Government programmes and other public bodies, while also supporting wider partnership and business development opportunities.
This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone who is organised, curious and motivated by social impact, and who enjoys bringing together information, evidence and ideas to help secure funding that supports young people and youth organisations.
Youth Scotland is the national charity for community-based youth work, supporting a national network of 600+ youth organisations and over 2,400 youth groups. Together they provide opportunities for more than 110,000 young people, supported by 12,000 youth workers and volunteers in communities across Scotland.
Alongside fundraising activity, the role will also contribute to initiatives that support the wider youth work sector, including helping organise Meet the Funder events and supporting Youth Scotland’s involvement in the National Impact Network.
Why join Youth Scotland?
- Be part of a national organisation supporting community-based youth work across Scotland
- Help secure funding that directly supports young people and grassroots youth groups
- Develop your fundraising skills across trusts, public funding and partnership bids
- Work in a flexible and supportive organisation with hybrid working options
If you have the skills, experience and enthusiasm to help strengthen Youth Scotland’s fundraising activity and support opportunities for young people across Scotland, we would love to hear from you.
Role Details
Hours:Flexible – between 0.6 FTE (21 hours) and full-time (35 hours). We are open to discussing working patterns with the successful candidate.
Salary:£32,204–£37,327 per annum (full-time equivalent), pro rata for part-time hours
Contract:Permanent
Youth Scotland prides itself on being a flexible employer. Office space is available at our HQ in Edinburgh but, depending on personal circumstances, home-based or hybrid working is available for this role. You will be required in Edinburgh for occasional in person planning or strategy days.
The Opportunity:
I am a disabled professional living and working within the community. I am seeking a dedicated, HCPC-registered Podiatrist to provide one-to-one support to a disabled professional.
This is an ideal role for a practitioner who enjoys domiciliary care, values professional independence, and is looking for a flexible working opportunity.
Key Responsibilities:
• Clinical Delivery: Providing full podiatry assessment and treatments during scheduled home visits. Experience of working with patients with chronic arthritic conditions and managing wounds is essential. The key focus will be on prevention of wounds.
• Maintaining high standards of hygiene and infection control at all times.
• Reliability: Committing to a schedule of approximately 2 home visits per week - days and times can be negotiated:)
Requirements:
• Fully qualified Podiatrist - HCPC Registration: Essential.
• Partnership - able to work with private Orthotists to create insoles and shoes using most modern materials (3D printing etc)and techniques - feeding back into the design process any issues regarding pressure offloading etc
• Transport: A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is preferred.
The Package:
• 2 home visits per week – 4-6 hrs a week approx
• Salary negotiable £10-15k per year, depending on experience.
• Location: Domiciliary visits in the Bishopbriggs area of Glasgow.
Senior Corporate Fundraising Officer
- Full time or Part time
- £37,000
- Hybrid: (Central Belt with regular travel to Edinburgh and Glasgow)
- Closing 4th May 2026
About Waverley Care
For over 35 years, Waverley Care has worked alongside people and communities affected by HIV and hepatitis C. We deliver inclusive, stigma-free services and influence national policy to tackle health inequalities across Scotland.
While advances in treatment have transformed clinical outcomes, stigma and isolation continue to impact too many lives. Waverley Care exists to ensure that anyone affected by HIV or hepatitis C can live well, with dignity, respect, and support.
About the role
We are looking for a motivated and proactive Senior Corporate Fundraising Officer to grow and steward meaningful relationships with major corporate partners across Scotland.
This new role will focus on securing new business from banks, national organisations and large employers, while also strengthening existing partnerships to deliver sustainable, multi-year income.
Working within our Fundraising and Communications team, you will play a key part in driving our ambition to significantly increase unrestricted income, collaborating closely with colleagues to develop compelling partnership propositions, impactful campaigns and engaging corporate volunteering opportunities. This is an exciting opportunity to shape a growing income stream and help us reach more people living with or at risk of HIV and hepatitis C.
This role will work closely with the Income Generation Manager and Senior Marketing and Communications Manager, and will complement the work of our Fundraising Officer, who leads on community fundraising and community-linked corporate relationships.
The postholder will collaborate with the fundraising team to identify and develop warm corporate opportunities emerging from events and community activity, ensuring a joined-up approach to stewarding and growing corporate engagement across Scotland.
As a charity that is not fully funded by statutory sources, voluntary income plays a vital and growing role in sustaining our services. This post will be central to increasing awareness of our funding model and inspiring corporate partners to invest in our mission.
About You
You will be an engaging communicator and natural relationship builder, confident in identifying opportunities, opening doors and inspiring organisations to support our mission. With experience in corporate fundraising, business development or a similar partnership-focused role, you will bring a proactive, commercially minded approach and a track record of meeting targets.
You’ll be comfortable managing a varied portfolio, from cultivating new prospects to stewarding high value partners, and you’ll thrive in a collaborative team where creativity, initiative and strategic thinking are valued.
Above all, you will be passionate about using your skills to help end HIV stigma and improve the lives of people across Scotland.
Applications are also welcomed from candidates with experience in sales, account management, hospitality or other commercial roles where relationship-building, pitching and securing new business are core responsibilities
Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to be part of a progressive organisation at a pivotal moment in Scotland’s public health journey. You’ll have the chance to influence real change, working alongside passionate colleagues committed to making a lasting impact on people’s lives.
We offer a supportive working environment with hybrid working options, professional development opportunities and a generous annual leave entitlement.