About Us

Tullochan is a youth development charity, for 30 years we have been committed to creating pathways of opportunity and improving life chances for young people through high quality, tailored, inclusive, and impactful services.

Working in partnership with funders, local authorities, and communities, we support young people and families to build confidence, skills, and resilience through a range of projects and activities. Alongside our Tullochan Training Academy, we currently operate two commercial Social Enterprise ventures which generates income for the charity and acts as a training platform for the young people we support.

Our vision is that all young people in West Dunbartonshire and beyond are provided with pathways of opportunity and support to be inspired, learn, grow and reach their full potential.

We are now seeking an outstanding Chief Executive Officer to lead the organisation through its next phase of growth, sustainability, and impact.

The Role

The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for providing strategic leadership, operational oversight, and direction to the organisation. Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the CEO will ensure the charity delivers excellent youth and developmental services, remains financially sustainable, and continues to respond effectively to the changing needs of young people and our communities.

This is a pivotal role combining strategic vision with strong executive leadership, requiring the ability to lead people, partnerships, performance, and change.

Lanarkshire Rape Crisis Centre (LRCC); established in 2004, is an independent charity with the objective of relieving the distress and improving the welfare of women and girls who, at any time in their lives, have been subjected to any form of sexual violence. LRCC is a member of the Scottish Rape Crisis Alliance; and we work collaboratively with rape crisis centres across Scotland and specialist organisations in this sector as part of the national movement to eradicate male violence against women.

Supporting around 600 survivors every year and engaging with thousands of people in Lanarkshire in achieving our objectives, Lanarkshire Rape Crisis Centre is the lead specialist agency in this field and is highly regarded and trusted by statutory organisations, local third sector partners and most importantly the women and girls we support. As women and girls are overwhelmingly those subjected to all forms of sexual violence and men are overwhelmingly those perpetrating those offences, we operate from a feminist analysis of male violence against women. We are committed to upholding women’s rights, equality, and dignity, and to delivering services within the lawful framework that enables specialist, women only provision. More information on all the services we provide are available here lanrcc.org.uk

The role

The post holder provides strategic and operational leadership to Lanarkshire Rape Crisis Centre. The Centre Director is responsible for ensuring the organisation remains women centred, feminist, and survivor led, while delivering sustainable, high quality services for survivors of all forms of sexual violence and abuse.

This role requires confident leadership, sound judgement, and a deep understanding of gender based violence and the third sector in Scotland.

Hours:

• 35 hours a week with some evening working required.
• Weekend working for e.g. occasional staff training and events. (Applications will also be considered for applicants looking for between 28hrs – 35hrs per week)

Salary:

• £45,000 p.a. (this will be pro-rated for hours worked) fixed term until 31st March 2027
• As this is a core post, LRCC is committed to securing ongoing funding beyond this timeframe.

Location:

• LRCC Premises, central Hamilton. This job role is office based, with maximum 1 day per week working from home. Travel across Lanarkshire for external meetings, and some further occasional travel for meetings/conferences.

Benefits:

• 6% employer contribution, Death In Service policy of 2 times salary, Employee Assistance Programme, Continuing Professional Development, External Practice Supervision

Annual Leave Entitlement:

• 27 days personal (increasing to 30 days per year after 3 yrs service), plus 12 days Public Holidays (all pro rata)

Responsible to:

• LRCC Board of Directors

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!

The Head of Corporate Services is a senior strategic leadership role responsible for the effective management and development of the organisation’s corporate functions, with a primary professional lead for finance, accounting and financial governance.

The postholder will ensure strong financial stewardship, robust governance, and high‑quality corporate support that enables safe, effective and sustainable delivery of care and support services. The role plays a critical part in organisational resilience, assurance to the Board, and delivery of the Workforce Excellence and financial sustainability strategies.

Care Support Scotland

We are a charity with decades of experience supporting people across Scotland, providing those who need us with support that ranges from Mental Health, Learning Disability and Neurodiversity, Youth and Adult Homelessness and Older People services. Guided by our values of Respect and Compassion, we empower both the people we support and our colleagues to Thrive every day

Why Work With Us?

At Care Support Scotland caring isn’t just a job — it’s who we are. Join our dedicated team and help transform lives while growing your own career.

• Pension contributions matched up to 6%
• Financial Flexibility – Access your wages as you earn them with our Earned Wage Access benefit.
• Employee Assistance Programme through HSF
• Contribution to HSF Health Plan – supporting your everyday health needs
• Generous annual leave – 33 days including public holidays, increasing with service
• Supportive absence policies to help when you need time off
• Death in Benefit Cover – 2x annual salary
• Support with funded qualifications
• Career development and progression opportunities

CAB West Lothian is seeking an experienced and values‑driven Chief Executive Officer to lead the organisation and deliver high‑quality advice and support services across West Lothian.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight, ensuring effective governance, financial sustainability and delivery of the organisation’s charitable purposes. The role includes leading day‑to‑day operations, driving income generation, strengthening partnerships, and representing the organisation locally and nationally.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of the organisation’s strategy, operations and charitable objectives

• Work in partnership with the Board to ensure strong governance and compliance

• Provide financial leadership, including budgeting and sustainability

• Lead fundraising, income generation and partnership development

• Represent the organisation and act as its principal advocate

• Lead and develop staff, promoting a positive and inclusive culture

About You

You will be a proven senior leader with experience in a charity, public sector or values‑led organisation. You will bring strong strategic, financial and governance skills, experience of funding and partnerships, and the ability to lead people and influence stakeholders. Knowledge of Scottish charity governance and the advice or community sector is desirable.

Why Join Us?

This is a rare opportunity to lead a highly regarded local organisation with strong partnerships, a committed Board and team, and a clear purpose. You will play a key role in shaping the future of advice and support services in West Lothian.

Sistema Scotland’s vision is to improve lives and strengthen communities. Working with children, young people and their families, we focus on early intervention and stimulating generational social change. By playing music together in ensembles and orchestras, we aim to grow confidence, respect, teamwork and aspiration in the children, young people and communities we work with.

We deliver our work through six Big Noise programmes: in Raploch & Fallin in Stirling, Govanhill in Glasgow, Torry in Aberdeen, Douglas in Dundee and Wester Hailes in Edinburgh.

As Head of Communications, you will work with the Chief Executive Officer and wider Leadership Team to enhance and protect Sistema Scotland’s reputation as a leading voice within its sector across Scotland. You will also develop and deliver the organisation’s Communications Strategy, alongside mentoring and line managing the Communications & Marketing Team. As part of the Leadership Team, you will also support the smooth running of the organisation and delivery on strategic outcomes.

You will bring experience of working in a senior communications role in the charity or public sector, along with robust knowledge of the Scottish political and funding landscape. Experience of working with and managing successful relationships with multiple partners is also essential, along with knowledge of current issues regarding music education, community development and tackling inequalities in Scotland.

*Hybrid working between our Big Noise centres and home working (contractual base can be any of our Big Noise centres). Travel to all our Big Noise centres across Scotland (Glasgow, Edinburgh, Stirling, Dundee & Aberdeen) will be required.

About The Open Door Edinburgh:

The Open Door (Scottish Charity Number SC007315) has provided activities and services for adults at our Morningside hub for over forty years. It remains well-supported by the community and has developed into a high-quality day service for more vulnerable older adults, providing transport and meals during Monday-Friday sessions. We centre care, connection and community at The Open Door and have a dedicated and skilled team of staff and volunteers who keep the service welcoming and enriching for all. Currently a team of eight staff and twenty volunteers support about forty individuals per week.

Purpose of Job

As registered manager, to hold overall responsibility for the organisation, management, review and development of services. To provide strategic leadership, day-to-day management and lead a team of staff and volunteers. To provide exceptional quality care inspectorate registered day care services for older adults as well as other projects to promote community inclusion, following best practice guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic and Operational Duties and Accountability

Lead development and delivery of The Open Door business plan in alignment with our values and charitable objectives.

Set and track performance against agreed key performance indicators.

Deliver and report to existing service level agreements for statutory contracts, tender for future contracts.

Governance: supporting the decision-making processes of the Board of Trustees, including setting agendas and preparing reports; ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, safeguarding and best-practice governance requirements.

Oversee quality assurance processes and lead on impact data reporting.

Oversee the financial health of the organisation to support long-term sustainability. Prepare and monitor budgets, including controlling costs, analysing variances, forecasting and preparing reports. Use of Xero Software package is important.

Manage payroll system, ensuring accuracy and compliance with both UK regulations and organisational policies

Deliver a fundraising strategy including developing and submitting grant applications, reporting on grants.

Manage all back-office administrative functions including IT, cyber-security, health and safety, information management and complaints handling.

People and culture: manage all HR functions, supporting a collaborative culture with high standards of care and opportunities for staff development. Recruitment and management of staff. Recruitment and management of volunteers. Manage organisational changes which arise, centring our values of community and care.

Develop and maintain effective communications and marketing. Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and strengthen local partnerships, acting as an ambassador for The Open Door.

Identify and manage organisational risks, ensuring appropriate mitigation and communication with the Board.

Head of Care Services Duties and Accountability

Act as the Care Inspectorate Registered Manager.

Lead and manage provision of the day service, promoting the wellbeing, rights, equality and diversity of individuals using or working for the service.

Meet regulatory requirements, including planning for inspections, compiling evidence, pursuing quality improvement.

Monitor and manage the quality of the service.

Lead planning process for care or support plans.

Oversee management and continuing professional development of staff team, including maintaining training records.

Act as Lead Safeguarding Officer.

Hold responsibility for monitoring, recording checks and reporting on health and safety standards, including food safety and food hygiene.

Manage transport, including compliance, policy implementation, maintenance and driver management for the Open Door minibus.

Advocate on behalf of members and their carers when appropriate, including making referrals or signposting to relevant sources of support.

This list of responsibilities is not exhaustive and will include other duties as directed by the Board of Trustees from time to time.

Required Qualifications, Skills & Experience

Essential Qualifications:

Eligible to become the Registered Manager with the Care Inspectorate-

Must hold or be in process of obtaining SVQ Social Services and Healthcare at SCQF Level 9 and SVQ 4 Care Services Leadership and Management (SCQF Level 10) or equivalent

[Desirable Qualifications: Degree in relevant health or social care subject]

Essential Knowledge:

Demonstrable experience in a senior management role, preferably in a health, social care or not-for-profit organisation

Experience providing care services to elderly or vulnerable people, including care assessments and applying National Care Standards

Sound financial awareness and experience of managing budgets

Experience of management of a staff team and volunteers

[Desirable knowledge: experience with charity/voluntary sector or fundraising]

Essential skills/abilities:

Strong organisational and administrative skills – able to prioritise and delegate

Proficient IT skills, confident with Office 365

Able to motivate and support staff and volunteers

Excellent communication skills both oral and written

Desire to deliver excellent care services with integrity and warmth

[Desirable skills: full, valid UK driving licence]

Benefits:

Holidays: 6 weeks including public holidays

Employer contribution to pension plan

Probation:

The first three months of employment shall be a probationary period during which employee suitability for the position and performance will be assessed.

Please note this post is subject to satisfactory PVG check and references.

MND Scotland is the only charity in Scotland dedicated to supporting people with MND, their families, and friends.

Since being founded over forty years ago, MND Scotland has provided practical, financial and emotional support to anyone affected by MND whilst also funding essential research into finding effective treatments and a cure.

MND Scotland is funded entirely by donations and grants. The charity’s patron is Her Royal Highness, the Princess Royal.

Everything we do and the way that we do it puts the MND community at its core.

As a member of the Senior Leadership team (SLT), the Head of Finance and Operations will work strategically and collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders to support the development and implementation of our strategic and business planning processes.

You will provide financial challenge across the organisation, embedding a culture of continuous improvement and efficiency and ensuring every penny our supporters raise is utilised for the best outcomes of people affected by MND.

You will be an experienced manager with considerable finance and administrative experience, preferably with a good knowledge of HR operations. You will also be experienced in working within a charity structure and will have a strong passion and commitment to help improve the lives of people affected by motor neuron disease (MND) across Scotland.

Together we will make time count.

Following the retirement of our Head of Finance, we are seeking to appoint a talented finance professional who will ensure a high standard of financial management and reporting, including fulfilling the statutory and reporting requirements of SHBT as a Charitable Trust with a subsidiary trading company.

About Us

Scottish Historic Buildings Trust (SHBT) is a charitable Building Preservation Trust active across Scotland, dedicated to regenerating significant historic buildings which are at risk, for the benefit of others, through conservation and sustainable re-use.

For almost fifty years, our charity has played a unique role in preserving and promoting the nation's architectural heritage, collaborating with the third sector, local authorities, communities, and specialists. With a small expert team and no core public funding, we have restored over 30 buildings and raised more than £40 million. We retain a portfolio of historic properties which we run commercially and for the benefit of their local communities. Our team of 18 FTE has specialist skills in building preservation, fundraising, community engagement, heritage communications, grant writing, project management and property operations.

The Role

This is a senior and strategically important role within SHBT, part of the Senior Management Team, reporting to the Director. The role carries a high level of autonomy covering budgeting, forecasting, financial performance reporting, preparation of annual charity accounts and working with external auditors.

The Head of Finance is responsible for day-to-day management of finances for the charity and its subsidiary trading arm, ensuring efficient management of accounting functions and delivery of all aspects of financial administration. Responsibilities include:

• Preparation of monthly Management Accounts, Budgets and Cashflow and annual Charity Accounts, reporting to the Finance & Audit Committee and Management Board.

• Ensuring compliance with financial policies and procedures and robust controls for SHBT, complying with OSCR requirements and Companies House.

• Working with external auditors and payroll providers to ensure timely completion of accounts, audit and payroll provision.

• Managing the Bookkeeper, with overall accountability for invoices, VAT returns, Gift Aid claims, staff expenses and grant drawdown requests.

• Leading on Project finance including grant reporting, budget control and cash flow.

The appointee will also take on company secretarial work for SHBT and its subsidiary companies. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements are available.

Person Specification

Qualified/Part-Qualified Accountant (ICAS/ICAEW/ACCA), or applicants with significant experience in a finance role. Part-Qualified applicants will be supported in completing their professional qualification. Proven experience of charitable accounting, systems development, financial analysis and Board-level reporting is essential, along with knowledge of Xero, VAT, and strong Microsoft Office skills.

Personal qualities include excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, ability to work under pressure, and an interest in historic buildings and cultural heritage. See the full Person Specification via the link below.

Terms and Conditions

• Salary: c. £54,000 pro-rata

• Hours: Part-time (21–28 hours per week)

• Pension: 5% employer / 4% employee contributions (Royal London)

• Holidays: 20 days per year (FTE), rising to 25, plus 9 statutory days

The leader we’re looking for

At Epilepsy Scotland, how we do things matters just as much as what we do.

We care about honesty, compassion, kindness, fairness, trust, and treating people with respect.

We are looking for a Chief Executive who lives those values every day.

The charity sector is becoming more challenging, demand is growing, funding is tighter, and expectations are higher than ever.

We need someone who can bring people together, make good decisions, and move things forward while always keeping people with epilepsy at the centre..

What you’ll bring

• Experience leading at a senior level (as a CEO or similar)
• A background in charity, health, social care, or a similar sector
• Experience leading change and improving how an organisation works
• Confidence working with a Board
• A good understanding of money and how to manage it responsibly
• The ability to represent the organisation clearly and confidently

How you’ll lead

• Be open and honest, even when conversations are difficult
• Treat people with kindness and respect
• Listen and take people seriously
• Be fair and consistent in your decisions
• Build trust by doing what you say you will do
• Support people to do their best work
• Take responsibility and make tough calls when needed

What you’ll do

• Set a clear direction for Epilepsy Scotland
• Lead the organisation through change in a steady and thoughtful way
• Make sure services meet the needs of people with epilepsy
• Help build a more secure financial future
• Work with partners, funders, and decision-makers
• Support the Board and keep them well informed
• Success in this role will ensure that
• People trust the organisation and feel supported
• Staff know the direction and feel part of it
• Services are valued and making a difference
• Finances are stable and sustainable
• Our voice is strong and hard to ignore

Why this role matters

People with epilepsy have the right to live without stigma, to get the support they need, and to feel part of society.

For many, it shapes confidence, opportunities, family life, and how people are supported, at home, at work, and in wider society.

This role plays a key part in making sure people are heard, supported, and able to live the life they choose.