The NSPCC’s purpose is to prevent child abuse and neglect of children across the UK and Channel Islands. We have been fighting for childhood for the last 140 years and our organisational strategy for 2021 2031 is enabling the NSPCC to achieve greater change for children and inspiring others to join us in the fight for childhood.

Our services help children who’ve been abused, protect children at risk and find the best ways to prevent child abuse from ever happening. We work directly with children and families through our national and regional hubs across the UK and Channel Islands. We also give support to thousands of adults and young people in need through the Helpline and Childline. We work with schools , professionals and volunteers and Channel Islands delivering and offering a range of programmes training to help keep children safe NSPCC across the UK and high quality.

Our Local Services, support children and families across the UK and Channel Islands through a blend of direct delivery, therapeutic support, and collaborative partnerships. We help parents and carers provide safe, nurturing environments; offer children and young people therapeutic services to help them recover from abuse; and equip professionals with the insight needed to make the best decisions for children. By working alongside schools, communities, and partner agencies, we share learning, model system change, and strengthen the conditions that prevent abuse, protect the most vulnerable, and build communities where children can thrive.

Job purpose

The Team Manager will lead a team of operational staff within a regional/national hub ensuring the highest quality of delivery and expert evidence based services to children and families in line with the defined model of service and evaluation requirements. They will provide line management and reflective supervision to ensure practice standards are maintained at all times and with the Assistant Director promote the work of the hub both in the locality and the wider area of influence.

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) is one of the world’s oldest and most respected surgical institutions. With a heritage spanning more than five centuries and a vibrant global community of over 34,000 members across 110+ countries, the College continues to lead the way in surgical education, professional standards, and patient safety.

With membership growing, new governance in place, and an ambitious 2026–2030 strategy underway, the College is seeking to recruit a senior and strategically pivotal Director of Membership and Communications.

In this role, you will lead a multidisciplinary directorate covering communications, membership services, digital engagement, and outreach, ensuring all activity is cohesive, purpose-driven, and fully aligned with the College’s strategic priorities. You will shape and deliver integrated communications and membership strategies that advance the College’s objectives, drive membership growth, and strengthen engagement through a compelling, contemporary membership proposition. By translating strategic intent into actionable plans and driving their delivery, you will make a lasting contribution to the professional development of surgeons and dental surgeons worldwide, ultimately supporting improvements in global surgical care and patient safety.

We are looking for an accomplished and visionary senior leader with significant experience in communications and/or membership within a complex, multi-stakeholder environment. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of leading high-performing teams, delivering integrated, insight-driven strategies, and navigating complex governance and organisational structures. Strong strategic capability, excellent communication and influencing skills, and the ability to embed a culture of performance, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement are essential. The role also requires strong digital and analytical capability, commercial acumen, and the confidence to engage effectively with Executive, Trustee, and Council-level stakeholders, positioning the College as a modern, inclusive, and globally relevant institution.

This is a unique opportunity to join a forward-thinking, globally engaged organisation committed to excellence, innovation, and inclusivity. You will have the ability to shape strategic direction, strengthen key operational areas, and enhance services and engagement for members, leaving a lasting impact on the College and the global surgical profession.

RCSEd supports hybrid working, offering flexibility while maintaining connection with the team. The successful candidate will be expected to work from the Edinburgh office at least two days per week and will occasionally travel within the UK and internationally to support College initiatives and engagement activities

The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) is seeking an experienced and values driven senior leader to join our Executive Team as Director of Operations & Membership.

In this pivotal role, you will lead the organisational functions that power SFHA’s success including governance, finance, people and culture, membership services, corporate services, risk and digital compliance. You will ensure our operations are efficient, our services deliver exceptional value, and our members experience a modern, professional and supportive federation.

You will lead governance, organisational compliance and the delivery of high quality Board and Committee support while overseeing financial planning, reporting and resource management to ensure long term sustainability. You will drive a positive and inclusive people culture by leading HR, workforce development and organisational wellbeing, and strengthen the membership offer by ensuring services reflect sector needs and deliver clear value. In addition, you will improve systems, processes and data use to enhance operational performance and the member experience, while providing visible leadership across the organisation and deputising for the Chief Executive when required.

You will be a senior leader with experience across operations, corporate services, membership or organisational management, skilled in leading multidisciplinary teams and shaping a positive culture. Confident working with Boards and senior stakeholders, you will be an effective communicator with a strong track record of improving systems, services and organisational performance, and you will be motivated by purpose, collaboration and delivering meaningful impact.

At SFHA, we believe in collaboration, integrity and the collective strength of our members. We are looking for someone who shares these values — someone who leads with respect, empowers people, champions inclusion, and is committed to building an organisation that supports the people who provide safe, warm and affordable homes across Scotland. If you’re inspired by purpose and driven to make a difference, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Rape Crisis Scotland (RCS) is Scotland’s leading organisation working to support survivors of sexual violence, transform attitudes, improve the justice response to sexual crime and, ultimately, to end sexual violence in all its forms.

RCS has a rare and exciting opportunity to appoint a new Chief Executive to take the charity forward into its next phase and to lead us into a sustainable future. We are looking for a passionate and experienced leader who will create an inspiring and compelling vision for RCS and be an ambassador in promoting the work of RCS, raising awareness of sexual violence and influencing policy makers and the public alike.

For further information about the role, please see the Application Pack.

At RCS, we offer:

• A warm, welcoming and feminist organisational culture
• Access to internal and external training and development opportunities
• A generous employment package, including 43 days of leave (pro-rata)
• Flexible/hybrid working
• A commitment to employee wellbeing

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and especially welcome applications from women of colour and those under-represented in the workforce

SISTEMA SCOTLAND: BIG NOISE GOVANHILL (GLASGOW)

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.

Following the appointment of Ali Gornall (current Head of Centre for Big Noise Govanhill) to the role of Deputy Director of Music & Curriculum, this is an exciting opportunity to join our organisation to lead, manage and deliver the Big Noise Govanhill programme. You will work with the team and the community to ensure the model supports as many Govanhill young people and families as possible. As part of the Sistema Scotland leadership team, you will also participate in and build the organisation’s strategy, bringing determination to tackle inequality in Scotland and ensuring that community voices are central to solutions to tackle poverty. You will advocate and highly value the role of early intervention, creativity, music and relationship-based practice in improving lives.

With extensive experience of successful leadership & management of teams, you will also have experience of working with children, young people & communities, and building & sustaining positive relationships with a variety of stake-holders, along with a professional standard of playing on your principal instrument.

This is a full time (35 hours per week), permanent post.

About Youth Scotland

Youth Scotland is the national charity for community‑based youth work. Our purpose is to grow and develop community‑based youth work so that young people can achieve their full potential. We deliver through four pillars: Membership, Programmes, Training and Youth Awards (Hi5, Dynamic Youth and Youth Achievement Awards).

The opportunity

We are seeking a visible, values‑led Chief Executive to lead the organisation into its next phase—strengthening our network, championing youth work nationally, and working with partners and funders to secure sustainable impact.

You will bring

• Strategic leadership and relationship‑building across government, funders and the youth work sector.
• A strong understanding of Scotland’s youth work policy landscape and voluntary sector governance.
• Finance and fundraising acumen, with experience of complex budgets and diversified income.

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!

Circular Communities Scotland is a small but rapidly growing national charity, with a staff team of 12 and income of £527k last year. We are a membership network with a vision for a thriving circular economy in Scotland with local communities benefiting from the social, environmental, and economic outcomes. With a growing membership of over 270 charities, social enterprises and community groups we are always looking for new ways to support the reuse, repair and recycling Third Sector and see our vision become a reality.

Our outgoing CEO has taken Circular Communities Scotland to a strong position as a thriving charity with a strong track record of delivery. Are you the inspirational leader who can take forward our vitally important work in member support and representation in a challenging external environment?

We are determined to get the right person to join our strong team which is why we are open to exploring different options regarding place of work (office or hybrid) within Scotland. Post holders should be able to travel to our Stirling Office and central belt-based stakeholders about two days per week. At all levels of the organisation, we are strongly committed to staff wellbeing, equality, diversity and inclusion and we welcome and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups.

Full details about the role can be found in the job description and person specification.

Established in 1978, Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre (ERCC) provides a support, information and advocacy service to all survivors aged 12 and over in Edinburgh, East Lothian and Midlothian who have experienced recent and / or historic sexual violence, including rape, sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse and commercial sexual exploitation. We also work in schools and with young people across Edinburgh and the Lothians, and strategically with multi-agency partners, towards preventing sexual violence.

This new phase of ERCC’s work needs a new and passionate leader leading this new period of survivor-led, values-driven work

As we enter this new phase of ERCC’s work, we are seeking a principled and experienced Chief Executive Officer to lead ERCC’s skilled and dynamic team and work collaboratively with our Board of Directors to deliver the organisation’s strategic plan and objectives. This next chapter requires a passionate leader who can champion our survivor-led, values-driven approach and guide ERCC through this important period of growth and renewal.

You will be an experienced senior manager with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and have a track record in strategic planning, people management, fundraising and charity finance management, and successful multi-agency partnership work.

You will have a clear understanding of and commitment to trauma-informed, feminist management and leadership.

Studies show that women and Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic people are less likely to apply for a job unless they meet every qualification. So, if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align fully with the job description, we'd love you to apply anyway. You might just be the perfect person for this role.

Background

Hansel is a Scottish social care charity based in Ayrshire that supports people with additional support needs, including learning disabilities, to live independent and fulfilling lives.

The organisation focuses on person-centred care, aiming to empower individuals to have choice, dignity, equality and control over their own lives.

Job Purpose

This senior role will play a key role in Hansel’s finance/ITS functions, ensuring robust financial management, compliance and strategic financial planning. This role is pivotal in supporting the organisations senior leadership team with high quality financial analysis and insight to support strategic decision-making and ensure both financial efficiency and optimal resource use across the organisation. The successful candidate will also oversee and facilitate the development of effective information and communication systems and mechanisms to enable accurate and relevant information to be shared with colleagues, customers and external agencies in a timely manner. To support data/cyber security and compliance in relation to GDPR.

Experience Required

• Fully qualified accountant (ICAS, ACCA, CIMA, ACA, CIPFA) and at least 3 years post qualified experience.
• Demonstrable, successful experience in a senior level role leading and managing a dedicated finance team.
• Demonstrable commitment to continuing professional development.
• High degree of IT systems understanding and competence.
• Demonstrates respect for diversity and values inclusion.
• Demonstrable project and change management experience (Desirable).
• Leadership and management of a diverse team across more than one professional discipline (Desirable).
• Third Sector experience, particularly in the field of Health and Social Care (Desirable).