Delivery and Partnerships Our Senior Leadership Team (SLT) provides strategic leadership for TSDG. This role sits within that space providing senior leadership for all our thematic and sector support work across the region. This role reports to our Chief Executive and line manages thematic Lead Officers – Community Transport, Health and Wellbeing, Children, Young People and Families, Employability, and Community and Sector Support. It is peer-supported by the other members of the SLT: our Head of Resources and Development and our Head of Communications and Impact.

What You'll Do

We are looking for an experienced senior leader to join TSDG as it enters its next chapter. As Third Sector Interface for Dumfries and Galloway, we work with the sector, partners and communities to address key local priorities, build capacity and maximise investment in our region. Internally, you will lead our thematic and sector support teams, ensuring accountability for performance, delivery and impact on our communities. Externally, you will represent TSDG in key partnerships across Dumfries and Galloway, the south of Scotland and nationally, making sure the voice of the third sector is heard where decisions are made.

• Provide senior leadership, direction and support for all TSDG thematic and sector support teams, working with Lead Officers to assure the CEO that our commitments to funders and partners will be met.
• Further define, grow and embed Collective working and Place-based working across Dumfries and Galloway, maximising the impact of the sector and of our own teams.
• Refine and oversee our Volunteering and Sector Training strategies, ensuring a cohesive offer to the sector across our thematic and sector support teams.
• Work with Lead Officers to secure continuation and expansion funding as opportunities arise, including funding to re-start our Social Enterprise network (SEDG).
• Oversee and assure plans that build capacity within third sector organisations across Dumfries and Galloway, ensuring the same level of support is received across the region.
• Work with colleagues in Business Support and Communications and Impact to assure high-quality end of grant reporting, impact reporting and external publications in support of the sector.
• Represent TSDG in key external partnerships, including the Community Planning Partners Senior Leadership Team and the Strategic Planning Group, and with partners such as Dumfries and Galloway Council, NHS and South of Scotland Enterprise, to ensure the best possible representation of the sector.
• Provide strategic oversight of our Lead Officers’ and representatives’ participation in partnerships, ensuring they are trained and informed so that TSDG’s participation is active and impactful.
• Contribute community involvement, insights and evidence to the Dumfries and Galloway Local Outcomes Improvement Plan (LOIP) and other regional plans and strategies.
• Lead and support colleagues with empathy, accountability and integrity, line managing your direct reports effectively and managing delegated decisions and budgets.
• Contribute thoughtfully to strategic discussions and decisions as part of the SLT, and support colleagues across TSDG to deliver our joint outcomes, in line with our values.

More about you

• You will have at least five years’ experience of working at a senior leadership level, including at least two years in the third sector.
• You will be able to show experience of contributing to strategic organisational development across multiple priorities in the third sector.
• You will have experience of building effective external partnerships and relationships, and of planning and delivering effective collaboration, both internally and externally.
• You will have experience of planning and delivering effective community or sector engagement.
• You will have a good knowledge of, and commitment to, Dumfries and Galloway and the third sector within it.
• You will have excellent written and oral communication skills, both one-to-one and in presentation mode, and be skilled in using Outlook, Teams and other Microsoft apps.
• You will lead with empathy, accountability and integrity, and bring an inclusive, adaptable, action-biased and collegiate attitude.
• You may have experience of building effective external partnerships and relationships with regional and national partners.
• You may hold a valid driving licence and have access to a car with business insurance for work purposes.

We are seeking an individual who can lead on finely-tuned operational planning, ensure our home is safe and welcoming for all, help us deliver a customer experience that keeps people coming back for more, and configure commercial activities that drive revenue. Together these elements will strengthen our ability to deliver on our artistic and charitable mission for the long-term.

You will work very closely with other senior colleagues to plan and implement effective systems, prepare for operations and manage the transition to running a 7-day-a week public venue. This will be over four key phases: planning and recruitment; mobilisation; launch year; ‘normal running’.

You will be pivotal in the development of a trading subsidiary and its associated activities and revenue streams; be the key relationship holder with a Food & Beverage provider; and the mastermind behind how the day-to-day functions develop all (both inside and outside) - including building venue management systems, health and safety protocols, and all compliance.

Reporting directly to the Ombudsman and serving as a key member of the organisation's Leadership Team, the Executive Director will provide strategic leadership across service delivery, organisational performance, governance, corporate services and transformation.

We are looking for an experienced senior leader with a strong track record of delivering strategic and operational success within a public sector, regulatory, complaints, customer-focused or similarly complex environment. You will bring substantial experience of organisational transformation, performance improvement, governance and risk management, together with the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and build high-performing, inclusive cultures.

Please read the Candidate Information Pack for further information on the SPSO and the Executive Director role.

Help shape the future of neurodiversity support in Scotland

We're looking for an ambitious and entrepreneurial Head of Business Development to establish and lead Donaldson's first dedicated business development function.

This is a rare opportunity to build something new. Working closely with the CEO and Executive Leadership Team, you'll identify, develop and secure opportunities that increase our impact, diversify income and support long-term sustainability.

The Role

You'll lead Donaldson's growth agenda by:

• Developing and delivering our business development strategy.
• Building a pipeline of strategic growth opportunities.
• Securing partnerships, commissioning opportunities and sustainable income streams.
• Turning ideas into successful bids, partnerships, services and commercial opportunities.
• Expanding our training and consultancy offer.
• Establishing the foundations for long-term organisational growth.

About You

You may come from the charity, public, education, health, social enterprise, consultancy or commercial sectors, but you'll bring:

• A successful track record in business development, growth or income generation.
• Experience developing partnerships, bids, tenders, contracts or commissioned services.
• Strong commercial awareness and strategic thinking.
• Excellent networking, influencing and relationship-building skills.
• A proven ability to turn opportunities into tangible results.

Most importantly, you'll be energised by opportunity and motivated by impact. You'll be naturally curious, commercially astute and skilled at spotting potential where others see challenges. Comfortable working in ambiguity, you'll thrive in an environment where there is freedom to create, shape and influence, bringing entrepreneurial thinking and the drive to turn ideas into meaningful results.

Why Join Us?

As the National Body for Neurodiversity, Donaldson works to improve outcomes for neurodivergent children, young people and families across Scotland.

This is an opportunity to shape a brand-new function, influence organisational strategy and play a key role in our next phase of growth and impact.

If you're excited by growth, partnerships, innovation and creating lasting social impact, we'd love to hear from you.

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Kate, Director of People and Engagement, at kclement@donaldsons.org.uk

This is an exciting opportunity to join the independent office with responsibility for biometric data in the criminal justice and policing sector in Scotland. Further information on the functions of the Scottish Biometrics Commissioner can be found in the legislative Act or on our website.

The Scottish Biometrics Commissioner is recruiting an Operations Manager to join his current small team. Reporting to the Director, the Operations Manager works in a cross-functional team with responsibility for operational activities in support of the Strategic Plan. This includes liaising with Police Scotland, the Scottish Police Authority and the Police Investigations and Review Commissioner and other stakeholders and regulatory bodies on the use of biometric data. The Operations Manager will conduct independent reviews and ensure compliance with the use of biometric data in Scotland.

To be successful in this role, ideally you will have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a supervisory or management position in a policing, human-rights, criminology or criminal justice environment. However, the Commissioner would especially welcome applications from candidates with sector-specific knowledge and practical experience in the use of biometric or forensic data. You will be able to demonstrate strong analysis and decision-making skills; you will have experience of building and maintaining collaborative relationships with stakeholders at all levels with well-developed written and oral communication skills.

Venture Scotland are looking to recruit a skilled and experienced, values led CEO to lead our organisation. This is a unique opportunity to join a well-established charity, to work as part of an inclusive, supportive team culture and to make a real, often life-changing difference in the lives of our participants. Our work is meaningful, varied and challenging and in return, you will be able to lead on the delivery of our organisation’s strategy and direction, have opportunities for self-development and training and benefit from our comprehensive staff support package.

Venture Scotland offers a long-term, outdoor-based personal development programme which empowers young people aged 16-30 and adults in addiction recovery, who face complex and difficult challenges in their lives, to create and sustain change. There are currently 9 employees and we have a turnover of just over £600,000.

We focus on the physical, mental and emotional wellbeing of our participants, working with them both in group settings and 1-2-1, to make lasting changes in their lives and help them play a positive role in their communities.

We are seeking a CEO, who identifies with our values of Trust, Respect, Belonging, Compassion and Empowering, to lead our team to deliver on our strategy. Volunteers are at the heart of our organisation and you will support our volunteer team and young ambassador programme. We welcome applications from diverse communities.

As the key leader within our organisation, the CEO evaluates, supports and develops volunteers and staff, manages logistics and ensures the highest standards of safety while building on our caring, open, collaborative and inclusive work culture.

As CEO within the organisation, you will also manage and work closely alongside the Senior Management Team comprising Programme Delivery manager, Finance and Administration Manager and Fundraising Manager to use your skills and experience to lead the organisation forward. You will report directly to the Chair and Board of trustees.

Do you want to lead a supportive team of people who really care about the people we are helping? Do you want to work in an organisation which listens, values everyone’s views and cares about the health and wellbeing of their staff? Do you understand the transformative effect of the outdoors? Are you passionate about #ChangingLivesOutdoors?

This role is considered ‘regulated work’ as it involves activities with both children and protected adults. Under our safeguarding policy, this role will require a PVG.

If you are applying for this role, you need to prove that you have the right to live and work in the UK. If you do not possess this right, then your application will not be considered.

**Please note - Unfortunately, we are not able to support sponsorship to work in the UK at this time**

We are looking for an experienced fractional Finance Director to provide senior financial leadership for a values-led charity. This is a flexible, high-impact role for someone who can combine strategic financial judgement with practical oversight of day-to-day finance, helping trustees and senior leaders make confident, well-informed decisions.

This is an executive part-time role working closely with the Chief Executive, Board and leadership team to ensure the organisation remains financially sustainable, compliant and able to deliver its mission effectively.

The successful candidate will bring sound judgement, technical expertise and the ability to translate financial information into clear, practical insight for decision-making. They will support budget setting, forecasting, risk management, audit preparation, statutory reporting and financial policy development, with responsibility for charity finance in Scotland, including restricted and unrestricted funds, reserves, grant reporting, funder requirements, Scottish charity law and OSCR compliance.

This role is ideal for a qualified finance professional who is values led and enjoys working strategically and collaboratively in a mission-driven Scottish charity environment and who can provide high-quality leadership on a fractional basis.

Terms

Hours, working pattern, day rate and contract length are open to discussion. We anticipate this will be a fractional engagement, suitable for someone available for a regular part-time commitment each month. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements can be considered.

The Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland is recruiting an experienced and motivated Finance Manager to lead our finance function and play a key role in supporting our mission to protect and promote the human rights of people with mental illness, learning disabilities, dementia and related conditions.

As an independent statutory body, we ensure that care, treatment and support across Scotland are lawful, ethical and person centred. This is an exciting opportunity to join a values driven organisation with a strong public service ethos.

About the Role

The Finance Manager is the most senior finance professional within the Commission, responsible for delivering robust financial management, statutory compliance, payroll oversight, and strategic financial advice. You will oversee an annual budget of approximately £7m and act as the organisation’s subject matter expert for all financial matters.

Working closely with the Head of Culture & Corporate Services, you will lead on:

• Financial reporting, analysis and advice to the CEO, executive leadership team and the Board
• Annual budget setting and multi-year forecasting
• Year-end accounts and external/internal audit
• Payroll and the annual pay award process in line with Scottish Government Pay Policy
• Financial controls, policies, procedures and risk management
• Procurement compliance and value for money
• Managing the shared services arrangement with Scottish Government (Oracle)

This role offers significant autonomy, influence and the opportunity to shape financial stewardship across the organisation.

About You

We are looking for someone who brings:

• A professional accountancy qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ICAS or equivalent)
• Significant experience in public sector financial management
• Strong knowledge of the Scottish Public Finance Manual (SPFM) and Scottish Government Pay Policy
• Experience managing payroll and related processes
• Excellent analytical, communication and influencing skills
• The ability to work independently across a wide remit
• A commitment to public sector values, integrity and continuous improvement
• People management experience and familiarity with Scottish Government shared services (Oracle) is desirable.

What We Offer

• Flexibility on contracted hours, subject to a minimum commitment of 21 hours/3 days per week (0.6 FTE).
• Hybrid working
• Modern open plan office and facilities in the centre of Edinburgh
• Generous annual leave and NHS pension
• Supportive, inclusive organisational culture
• Opportunities for professional development
• A meaningful role contributing to human rights and public service in Scotland
• An organisation which is keen to continue to adapt and transform to meet the needs of the people it serves

Four Square is a charity operating solely in Edinburgh and focussing on supporting people who are homeless and at risk of homelessness. Established in 1982, we have a strong presence in the city and a national reputation.

Our charity is ambitious and we’re scaling our projects and pioneering new approaches to have more social impact in 2026 and beyond. We are looking for a Director to lead this work, energise and empower our staff team, create and embed innovative approaches and ensure our services truly support people out of homelessness and onto a positive future.

The social care sector can be precarious and restricted by contractual funding. At Four Square, we can offer something different. The significant financial support of our social enterprises means we have resources for training, we can pay staff ahead of market and we own our properties and have created beautiful spaces for people to live in. We also have our major contracts in place until 2033/34.

So, there is space to think, innovate and plan. If you are looking for a role where you can bring your expertise and have the freedom, time and support to apply it, please read on and get in touch.

The Coalition of Carers in Scotland is looking for an experienced trainer or facilitator to help unpaid carers build the knowledge, confidence and skills they need to understand their rights, navigate local and national systems, and have a stronger voice in decision-making.

Working as part of the Carers Championing Change partnership, you will deliver leadership, rights awareness and advocacy training to carers across Scotland. You will adapt and deliver existing programmes, develop a train-the-trainer approach for experienced carers, and work with local carer organisations to ensure learning is relevant, accessible and impactful.

We are looking for someone with experience of designing and delivering training for adults, developing learning resources, and supporting people to build confidence and advocacy skills. You will be an engaging facilitator, able to communicate complex information clearly and work effectively with partners across Scotland.

This is an exciting opportunity to help carers develop the skills, knowledge and confidence to influence the decisions that affect their lives, while contributing to a national programme aimed at increasing carers' participation and leadership.

Benefits include:

• Home-based working
• Flexible working arrangements
• 32 days annual leave plus 6 public holidays (pro rata)
• Up to 6% employer pension contribution
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities