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!

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.

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 6 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.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Head of Funding and Engagement to play a pivotal role in shaping the future sustainability and growth of Merry-go-round.

This is a key senior position responsible for growing income, strengthening partnerships and raising the organisation’s profile so that more families can access sustainable, affordable children’s goods and community services.

Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, you will lead the development and delivery of fundraising, engagement and communications activity while helping shape the strategic direction of the organisation. You will build meaningful relationships with supporters, partners, businesses and communities, ensuring long-term, sustainable funding and engagement.

You will develop and deliver an ambitious fundraising and income growth strategy, securing grants, growing individual giving and developing sponsorship and partnership opportunities. Alongside this, you will lead communications and engagement activity that clearly tells Merry-go-round’s story, increases awareness and strengthens community connection.

Working closely with the Head of Retail and Operations, you will align income opportunities with organisational priorities, support campaigns and events that drive engagement and footfall, and provide clear reporting and insight to the Board to support decision-making.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who combines strategic thinking with hands-on delivery and wants to help grow an ambitious social enterprise with strong community roots and a strong commitment to sustainability, reuse and social impact."

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.