Could you be part of something different? We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to use their gifts, skills and experience to make a difference to the lives of the people in our parishes and communities.

We are looking for someone to lead the kirk sessions and congregations of an existing linkage into a closer worshipping and missional relationship. To establish strong values and ways of working as the first step towards an eventual team ministry with Lomond Parish Church.

The Electoral Commission is the independent body overseeing elections and regulating political finance across the UK. We work to ensure public confidence in democratic processes by enabling free and fair elections, promoting transparency in political finance, and advocating for reform that enhances our democracy.

We’re seeking an exceptional individual to lead our operations in Scotland at a pivotal time for electoral reform and innovation. As the Head of Electoral Commission, Scotland, you will:

• Represent the Commission in Scotland, engaging with voters, political parties, electoral officials, civic society, and media to strengthen trust in electoral processes.
• Lead the Scotland Team, managing the delivery of our activities and ensuring alignment with both UK-wide and Scotland-specific objectives.
• Oversee the Commission’s accountability to the Scottish Parliament for devolved functions.
• Influence policy, scrutinise legislation, and lead the implementation of electoral reforms.
• Act as the primary spokesperson for the Commission in Scotland, including media representation.

You’ll join our senior leadership team, contributing to the development of the Commission’s UK Corporate Plan and Scotland-specific strategies, ensuring the unique Scottish context is integrated into all aspects of our work.

We’re looking for:

• A strong leader with extensive experience in a complex organisation or government setting.
• Knowledge of Scotland’s political and media landscape.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and influencing skills.
• Proven impartiality and political sensitivity.
• Experience in budget and project management.

This is your opportunity to contribute to the integrity of Scotland’s democracy at a time of significant change. We value independence, diversity, and continuous improvement, offering a supportive environment where your expertise can shape the future of elections in Scotland.

About Aberlour …

Aberlour is Scotland’s leading children’s charity and has been recognised as a Top 100 best places to work winner by the Sunday Times for 2024.

Our strategy is to be bold and brave, to ensure that every child in Scotland has an equal chance. As an organisation we are ambitious to deliver real and lasting change for children, young people and families.

We are committed to doing all we can to deliver on Scotland’s Policy aspirations (The Promise, UNCRC) to be the best place to grow up for all children, young people and families.

What we are looking for...

Due to the postholder’s retirement this is an exciting opportunity to join our team.

You will play a key role in leading and delivering the best care and support for children. As an experienced leader you will work with key strategic partners in Moray and Highlands to design and deliver services and models of care that offer the required support for children, young people and families.

You will oversee the leadership and management of our established services including our registered disability residential and respite service, our community youth support service both located in Elgin and our service for unaccompanied asylum-seeking children based in Inverness. You will also work with commissioners to identify future needs and growth opportunities.

You will have demonstrable management level experience in social care within the public, private or voluntary sector. You will thrive on building positive relationships with commissioners, local government, NHS, other third sector partners and trusts to identify opportunities for growth and additional funding. You will also be driven to influence local and national strategy, policy and practice to the benefit of vulnerable people.

You will hold a relevant professional qualification at SCQF level 9 or above plus a management qualification at SCQF level 8 or above.

To find out more about the requirements of the role check out our jobs page on our website.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead lasting and meaningful change for children, young people and families.

What we offer...

As well as a supportive team, we want all our employees to feel valued and rewarded for the vital work they do. When you work with us, we'll recognise your efforts with generous annual leave, an excellent employer pension scheme, life assurance worth 3x salary and a range of deals and discounts across various retailers.

Rare opportunity to shape the future of rewilding in Scotland

SCOTLAND: The Big Picture is Scotland’s leading independent rewilding charity. We have an exciting opportunity for a highly driven, competent and innovative individual, ideally with a successful background as a strategic leader in the charity sector, to put their own mark on shaping our future.

You will be a natural collaborator, communicator and team builder, and to help our people succeed you’ll provide inclusive and ambitious leadership to the organisation. You will bring a strong people focus, communication skills, and be comfortable in change management. You will lead this dynamic and important organisation in helping to deliver positive outcomes for Scotland’s natural environment.

As the successful candidate, you’ll bring prior experience of working at chief executive or senior management level in a charity or organisation delivering projects or change. You will bring an understanding and appreciation of the complex and high-level stakeholder environment in which we operate and be comfortable working with and across Scotland’s national government and non-government agencies, key landowners and land managers, and those passionate about driving environmental change. Essential to this will be highly-developed communication, presentation and relationship management skills.

You will bring a natural ability to develop effective partnerships across public, private and third sector partners, have strong experience of developing and delivering a strategic vision, and leadership of a successful team. A passion and genuine enthusiasm for the work of SCOTLAND: The Big Picture is essential and you’ll bring a strong alignment with the mission and vision of this important charity.

We are committed to building a 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 and benefits that will help you deal with the complexities of everyday life.

The role is based in Scotland, and you will be expected to travel across our nation, being visible as our ambassador and the public face of the charity. In this regard, it is essential that you are resident in Scotland. This is your opportunity is to join us and help us succeed. Because when we succeed, Scotland succeeds. It’s the challenge of a lifetime.

For more information on SCOTLAND: The Big Picture, visit: scotlandbigpicture.com

About Us

Kindred is a vibrant organisation supporting over 800 families of children with complex needs each year. Established in 1990 at the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People Edinburgh (RHCYPE), our organisation has always been parent-led. Our core services are delivered by dedicated teams based in hospitals and through our Community team. We also provide specialised counselling services and a Parenting Programme (Early Positive Approaches to Support).

Our vision is that parents of children with complex needs in Scotland will have early access to peer-led support and information.

About The Job

As CEO, you will lead Kindred in achieving its mission of supporting families of children with complex needs. You will manage the implementation of the Strategic Plan and drive growth by enhancing the charity’s visibility while maximising the impact of our work. As an organisation we are evolving and you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Kindred. You will work closely with the Senior Management Team and maintain an expert knowledge of issues relevant to our service users (including statutory provision, benefits, charitable funding and other support available through the voluntary sector).

As CEO, you will lead Kindred with passion and dedication, ensuring our mission of supporting families of children with complex needs remains at the heart of everything we do. You will work closely with our Board of Trustees to develop and implement strategic plans, build strong partnerships, and secure sustainable funding. Your role will involve overseeing day-to-day operations, managing our talented team, and advocating for the needs of our families.

Main Areas of Responsibility

People Management: Work with the Senior Management Team to ensure effective management of Kindred’s staff team including liaising with external HR support. Develop Kindred’s team to support the delivery of Kindred’s services and strategic plan.

Fundraising: Lead on a competitive and responsive fundraising strategy, supported by our fundraising team.

Governance: Support Kindred’s Chair and trustees in providing strategic leadership and governance. Ensure Kindred’s governance processes are robust and effective.

Finance: Ensure Kindred’s finances are managed to a high standard with timely reporting.

Kindred Services: Ensure operations are supported to enable the delivery of high-quality services to our service users in line with our objectives.

Administration: Enable the smooth running of our organisation including leading on the development of online systems.

Public Profile: Represent Kindred in the charity sector and liaise with key stakeholders to support our brand and strategic impact. Maximise technology use to increase our public profile and the impact on the community.

What we are looking for

We are looking for a candidate who can hit the ground running in this role and therefore we require candidates to have:

• Senior Leadership Experience: Proven track record in senior leadership roles within an organisation.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and implement strategic plans to achieve organisational goals.
• Financial Management: Strong financial acumen and experience in budget management and financial reporting.
• People Management: Proven ability to lead and motivate teams, build strong relationships, and create a positive work culture.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Ability to engage with a diverse range of stakeholders, including funders, partners, and government officials.
• Policy and Governance: Knowledge of charity governance, regulatory frameworks, and data protection.
• Communication skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience in report writing, journal writing, public speaking, and media engagement.
• Fundraising and Income Generation: Experience in securing funding and developing fundraising strategies.
• IT Proficiency: Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Ideally you will also have:

• Postgraduate qualification in management or a relevant field.
• Personal experience of caring for a child with complex needs.
• Understanding of practice supervision and/or qualification in counselling
• Experience of liaising with Scottish Government, local authorities and health boards
• Current driving licence

BTA is proud to continue our partnership with KYTHE and are now seeking an exceptional Head of Youth Work who will lead their transformative youth work programme across Kinross-shire. This is a unique opportunity for an empowering leader, who is passionate about making a lasting impact on young lives while shaping the future of an innovative and faith-driven organisation.

About KYTHE

KYTHE (Kinross-shire Youth Enterprise) is a dynamic Christian youth organisation dedicated to empowering young people through creative, engaging, and inclusive youth work. Their mission is to create safe, welcoming spaces where young people can thrive, build resilience, and develop their full potential.

Rooted in Christian values, KYTHE’s programmes include universal, targeted, and 1:1 services designed to meet the diverse needs of young people in Kinross-shire. As Head of Youth Work, you will play a vital role in sustaining and growing these impactful services.

The Role

The Head of Youth Work is a pivotal leadership position with overall responsibility for KYTHE’s youth work provision. You will shape and lead KYTHE’s programmes, manage youth work staff and build meaningful partnerships with key stakeholders.

This role offers the opportunity to:

• Develop and deliver a dynamic youth programme that positively impacts young people in Kinross-shire.
• Represent KYTHE at a senior level, building partnerships with schools, churches, funders, and local authorities to enhance its reach and impact.
• Contribute strategically as part of KYTHE’s Core Management Team, supporting long-term planning and growth.
• Lead by example, building trust and meaningful relationships with young people.

This role has an Occupational Requirement under Part 1, Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010, requiring the post-holder to be a practising Christian.

What does KYTHE need from you?

To excel in this role, you will be an experienced and passionate leader with a strong personal faith and a heart for young people. You will bring:

• Leadership: A committed Christian or someone with values aligned to Christianity, demonstrating spiritual maturity and embodying KYTHE’s ethos in all aspects of your work.
• Proven Experience: A track record of managing teams, delivering impactful programmes, and achieving results in youth work or similar settings.
• Relevant Qualifications: A degree in Youth Work (or equivalent) with a solid understanding of the needs of young people from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills, able to connect with young people, staff, and external partners while confidently representing KYTHE.
• Strategic Vision: Highly organised, self-motivated, and adept at developing and implementing long-term plans.

Why Join KYTHE?

KYTHE is a faith-led organisation with an exciting vision for the future. Joining as Head of Youth Work offers:

• Lead transformative youth programmes that change lives.
• Be part of a supportive, creative team that values innovation and inclusion.
• Enjoy a flexible working environment and a competitive salary.
• Combine your professional expertise with your Christian faith in a meaningful and impactful role.