Garvald West Linton is a long established Scottish charity offering residential care, holistic support, and meaningful work opportunities for adults with learning disabilities. Our community has deep cultural roots and strong values founded on the principles of Rudolf Steiner, creating a nurturing environment built on rhythm, creativity, connection, and respect.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an inspirational Chief Executive to provide strategic, operational, and cultural leadership, ensuring the organisation remains true to its ethos while delivering high quality care and maintaining financial sustainability.
Reporting to the Council of Management, you will work collaboratively across the organisation, leading with integrity, insight, and clarity.
This role is ideal for a values-driven leader who is passionate about social care, thrives in a community setting, and can balance strategic vision with hands-on operational leadership.
Driving people strategy, culture and organisational excellence.
Highland Hospice is looking for a values-driven, strategic Head of People to join our Senior Management Team and help shape the future of our organisation as we continue to expand our reach and impact across the Highlands.
We are an independent charity with a bold ambition: ensuring that everyone in the Highlands facing death, dying or bereavement has access to the best palliative and end of life care—the right care, in the right place, at the right time. With over 200 employees, 900 volunteers, and services spanning our in patient unit, community services, fundraising, and retail teams, people are at the heart of everything we do.
Your Impact
You will be the strategic partner to the CEO and Senior Management Team, leading on:
You’ll lead and develop a passionate People team, enabling excellence across all aspects of the employee and volunteer experience.
What we need from you
You bring senior HR leadership experience, emotional intelligence, and a track record of delivering meaningful organisational change. You’re a connector, understand the impact of a strong organisational culture, and are someone who thrives on supporting others to feel valued and contribute fully. You’ll be motivated by our mission and bring a strategic yet hands on approach to making Highland Hospice an exceptional place to work and volunteer.
You understand that people shape organisational culture, and you advocate a values-led approach inspiring and influencing leaders and individuals through both your words and actions.
To help realise the Hospice’s ambitions, you’ll draw on your breadth of experience, insight and trusted relationships to support and influence growth and key decisions across all areas of our organisation – from hospice services and income generation to how we invest and spend funds.
WHAT WE OFFER
At Highland Hospice we believe our people are our biggest assets and understand the value in putting them first. Our approach to diversity in the workplace, health & wellbeing, innovation, and individuality is one of the reasons we are a first-choice health employer in the Highlands! We are passionate about our services and always on the lookout for new talent to join us on our journey.
You will have access to a benefits package we believe truly works for our people and enhances our overall culture...
Plus access to many more schemes and enhanced benefits.
This role requires a PVG Disclosure Scotland check.
Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) is a vital part of Scotland’s careers & skills system. We are employer-led and it is our priority to make it easier for employers to connect with young people in schools and colleges across Scotland. It’s a team effort to support young people to prepare for the world of work. Through DYW, employers can provide inspirational opportunities for young people to help them understand and develop the skills they need to succeed.
Do you want to be part of a team connecting employers with young people and working with partners to make this happen? Our DYW Programme Delivery Manager role may be just right for you.
If you would like your working day to include activities like:
And some of the day to day expectations that come with this…
If you are:
If you are keen to get involved to influence education and help shape the future workforce Scotland needs, we’d love to hear from you.
You will be based in central Edinburgh with travel throughout our region.
The role is classed as ‘Regulated Work’: a Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) membership is required (application to the scheme may be made by us upon conditional offer of the post).
CVS Falkirk & District is looking for an inspiring and strategic leader to join us as our new Deputy Chief Executive Officer. This is a pivotal role at the heart of our organisation, supporting the Chief Executive and Board of Directors to deliver our vision for a thriving, resilient, and empowered third sector across Falkirk and District.
About The Role
The Deputy CEO will play a central part in shaping the organisation’s strategic direction, strengthening partnerships, and ensuring high quality service delivery. The role combines strategic leadership with hands on operational oversight, supporting our teams, developing new opportunities, and representing CVS Falkirk & District across a wide range of local and national forums.
Key areas of responsibility include:
• Leading, motivating, and developing staff to deliver high quality services and community engagement
• Building strong relationships with partners across the third sector, local authority, health and social care, national bodies, and funders
• Overseeing operational performance, quality assurance, and reporting against outcome frameworks
• Driving innovation, service development, and continuous improvement
• Acting as a key ambassador for CVS Falkirk & District, promoting our values and strengthening our reputation
About You
We are looking for someone who brings a blend of strategic insight, operational strength, and a genuine passion for community impact. You will thrive in a collaborative environment, be confident in building partnerships, and bring a positive, people centred approach to leadership.
You will bring:
• Proven experience in senior leadership within the third sector or a related field
• Strong relationship building skills and the ability to influence at all levels
• Experience in managing teams, developing people, and fostering a high performance culture
• A track record of delivering services, managing projects, and meeting organisational objectives
• Commitment to equality, inclusion, and the values of the third sector
About The Organisation
CVS Falkirk & District is a dynamic and growing charity dedicated to supporting, connecting, and representing charities, social enterprises, community groups, and volunteers across the region. As a Third Sector Interface (TSI), we play a vital bridging role between the third sector and statutory partners.
We are a people led organisation where community, collaboration, and compassion shape everything we do. We aim to attract and retain people who are community focused, inspiring, and passionate about making a difference. Our team is the heart of our organisation, and we work hard to create a supportive, rewarding, and enjoyable place to work.
Why apply for this role?
This is a unique opportunity to lead Children’s Hearings Scotland tribunal delivery, enabling CHS tribunal panel members to make decisions that support 10,000 infants, children and young people across Scotland every year. Ensuring that the young person is at the heart of every decision taken – because every decision, no matter how big or small, has an impact.
You will help deliver excellence within Children’s Hearings Scotland and to effect real change across the largest Tribunal in Scotland.
You will lead and inspire multi disciplinary teams, enabling them to provide high quality, effective and continually improving support to our tribunal Panel Members and Panel Practice Advisers to realise our aim to be a “forward looking and evolving children’s hearings system, working as a community to ensure infants, children and young people are cared for, protected and their views are heard, respected and valued”.
Impact - CHS is undergoing an exciting period of reform designed to make a step change in improving the outcomes for infants, children and young people who need us most. You will play a pivotal leadership role, working internally across CHS volunteer and staff teams and with national external partners to lead and influence implementation of legislative and non legislative reforms, supporting our mission to uphold and protect children’s rights and deliver the Promise by 2030.
If you are an inspiring leader, passionate about children’s rights and making a real impact, this role offers the platform to do just that.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the National Convener/CEO you will contribute to a respected, sustainable and outcomes focused Children’s Hearings System.
As a member of the Children’s Hearings Scotland Senior Leadership Team, you will contribute to the effective strategic and operational leadership of Children’s Hearings as we enter an exciting period of reform.
You will provide strategic and accountable leadership, management and support to our nine regional Tribunal Delivery teams across Scotland and our central Resource Allocation Team, ensuring high quality, effective and continually improving support and wellbeing to our tribunal community to enable the effective delivery of the National Conveners statutory duties around the provision of Children’s Hearings across Scotland.
You will have a critical role in ensuring that relationships with key stakeholders at a national level are developed and maintained and that excellent relationships are established that enable successful delivery of CHS’ commitments to meeting The Promise by 2030. This will specifically include key stakeholders in Scottish Government, Local Authorities and The Scottish Children’s Reporters Administration (SCRA) and require close collaboration with the CHS Chief Executive.
About You
You will be courageous and ambitious, a strategic and visionary thinker who is able to bring people together across the organisation. Above all you will be inspired by the work of CHS in improving the outcomes for infants, children and young people.
You will be able to lead from the front; You will be able to build collaborative relationships quickly; and you will be relentless in your pursuit of making a difference as part of the Senior Leadership Team. You will be a role model to the organisation, demonstrating through actions, decisions and behaviours the values of CHS. Critical to this will be listening to and valuing the voice of children and young people, and the expertise of our volunteers.
You are outcome focussed, with a proven track record of leading high performing teams and consistent high quality delivery across multiple regions or teams. You have proven experience of leading change in complex stakeholder contexts; with the ability to communicate, engage and motivate diverse teams including volunteers.
You are an excellent communicator, building links and networks with internal and external stakeholders, effectively initiating dialogue across and between organisations recognising that we have a shared responsibility to provide the best experience for infants, children and young people, our volunteers and colleagues and wider stakeholders.
Life at CHS
As an organisation that works within the children’s hearings system, we are passionate about making a positive contribution to improving outcomes for Scotland’s infants, children and young people. Our values are at the very heart of what we do every day. By working with us, you’ll be joining a diverse community of colleagues and volunteers. At CHS we are proud to celebrate difference. We all have different skills, experience and backgrounds and we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture where you can be yourself. We offer an excellent benefits package, from health and wellness to finances and family. including: generous annual leave, flexible working and other leave policies, fantastic pension, Employee Assistance Programme, development opportunities and wider employee wellbeing initiatives.
You can read more about our core values as well as view an introductory video to our organisation. We also offer a generous benefits package from hybrid working, flexi hours and a fantastic pension scheme - you can check out our full benefits summary
Dalmuir Park Housing Association is entering an exciting new chapter. With a new Chief Executive recently appointed and a refreshed leadership structure being introduced, we are seeking an exceptional Head of Housing to play a central role in shaping the future of our organisation.
This is a unique opportunity to step into a strategic leadership role at a time of genuine transformation. You will lead our housing services, including housing management, income, tenancy sustainment, customer experience and community engagement. You will work closely with our newly established Head of Assets as part of a collaborative and forward thinking Leadership Team.
While the role carries significant responsibility, it also offers the opportunity to shape how housing services evolve over the coming years. Working alongside the Chief Executive and a refreshed Leadership Team, you will play a key role in strengthening performance, culture and ways of working, while ensuring high‑quality outcomes for tenants and communities.
The full job description and person specification can be found in our recruitment pack on our website.
Our Culture and Values
At Dalmuir Park, we are proud to be a people centred organisation. We value openness, collaboration and mutual respect, and we work hard to create an environment where colleagues support one another, share knowledge and feel empowered to make a difference.
We are a close knit community housing association where decisions are made with integrity and with a strong focus on delivering positive outcomes for tenants and customers. Many of our people have developed their careers with us over time, contributing to a culture built on trust, care and shared purpose.
This role will suit someone who:
Verture is looking for a Leadership Programme Manager who will play a pivotal role in developing our Scotland-wide programmes, managing relationships with national stakeholders, and ensuring these programmes deliver significant impact.
If you’re passionate about climate adaptation and have the skills to lead complex national programmes, we invite you to join our team of changemakers and help create a climate-resilient Scotland that benefits everyone.
Verture is seeking a Regional Programme Manager to support Regional Adaptation Partnerships across the Highlands, Clyde, South-East Scotland, and Tayside. You will work closely with local stakeholders to address the impacts of climate change, build resilience, develop shared adaptation visions, and deliver practical solutions.
If you’re passionate about bridging national policy with local actions and crafting tailored climate strategies for Scotland’s varied regions, we invite you to join our team of changemakers and help create a climate-resilient Scotland that benefits everyone.
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:
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:
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.
At OnFife, they believe culture shapes lives – and they shape culture. From buzzing theatres and inspiring galleries to libraries and archives that connect generations, they are here to spark curiosity and open doors to experiences that matter. Every penny they earn is reinvested into Fife’s cultural heartbeat.
LHH is looking for a Head of HR who shares OnFife’s passion for people and purpose and is ready to lead their HR team and play a pivotal role in shaping an organisation that thrives on creativity, fairness and inclusion.
As Head of HR, you’ll provide strategic leadership and clear direction for all HR and organisational development functions. You’ll work closely with the Executive Team and HR Committee to ensure their policies, practices and culture empower colleagues to deliver exceptional experiences for their communities. This is a role for someone who can combine strategic vision with hands-on leadership, guiding change with confidence and empathy. You’ll be the voice of HR across OnFife – influencing decisions, championing best practice and ensuring they remain a trusted, inclusive employer.
We’re looking for a strategic thinker who will bring a wealth of experience of working in the field of HR at a Senior-level within a public sector along with experience of leading complex change with resilience and emotional intelligence. You must have a passion for people and culture and a belief in the power of creativity to transform lives. You will be a strong communication and can build trust across teams and stakeholders and the confidence to influence at the highest level, balanced with approachability and empathy.