In preparation for the retirement of our CEO, we are looking for an experienced Care Manager, who shares our values and who can provide excellent leadership and support to our committed team to ensure the ongoing delivery and development of excellent services.

You will have drive, energy, enthusiasm and a clarity of vision to play a key role in the delivery of our service.

Supporting our Team Leaders, you will have lead responsibility for service delivery to meet and exceed National Care Standards.

This post is suitable for someone wishing to be creative and entrepreneurial and able to take on strategic leadership.

You will be expected to either hold the qualifications required for registration with the Scottish Social Services Council.

Membership of the PVG scheme is also a requirement of the job.

Our charity

Alzheimer Scotland is Scotland’s leading charity for dementia and brain health. We are Scotland’s national dementia charity. Our aims are to prevent, care and cure dementia, and to make sure nobody faces dementia alone.

We are a member-led charity with more than 8,000 members. We are supported by over 500 volunteers, and employ around 400 full and part-time staff, mainly in our direct service provision across Scotland. We are fully committed to Fair Work First and the support and development of our people.

The role

We are at a highly exciting stage in the reshaping of our services as we build sustainable, resilient, therapeutic, and inclusive registered day care and commissioned community supports of the highest quality that can maximise our resources and potential growth opportunities.

We are seeking applicants with a proven track record in leadership within a health and social care service (or related) background to work in this key senior role and make a positive difference to the lives of people living with dementia, those at greater risk of dementia, and the families and friends who care for someone with dementia.

Based in Inverness or Glasgow, the role will lead and manage local teams in a variety of locations and servicers. Full details about the role are provided in the job description available through the link provided.

The person

You will have the right level of personal qualities, experience, knowledge and qualifications, demonstrate excellent leadership qualities and high levels of emotional intelligence, with experience of managing people, supporting staff development and promoting a positive culture. You will be an excellent communicator, highly organised with a collaborative approach to working with others to deliver shared objectives and drive continuous improvement in our practice. You will have a high-level knowledge and understanding of dementia and substantial experience in the management and delivery of services and hold a relevant practice qualification to meet the Scottish Social Services Council registered management requirements. Further details are provided in the person specification provided.

Bield is seeking a dynamic and visionary Chief Executive Officer to lead one of Scotland’s foremost organisations dedicated to supporting independent living for older people. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of housing and support services, ensuring that older adults across Scotland can choose to live with independently within their own homes and communities.

With over 50 years of experience, Bield is positioning itself at the forefront of providing innovative housing and support services tailored to empower older people to live independently. Our commitment to delivering high-quality, adaptable homes and exceptional care services has earned us prestigious accolades, including the TIS Housing Association of the Year award. Managing over 4,600 homes and supporting over 6,000 tenants, we aim to create inclusive communities where wellbeing and independence thrive.

As CEO, you will lead Bield through an exciting phase of growth and transformation. Collaborating closely with the Board of Management, you will bring our ambitious strategy to life, ensuring financial sustainability and driving innovation through tenant-led housing solutions. Your role will be pivotal in championing our "Aging in Place" agenda, fostering strong partnerships, and influencing national policy to position Bield as a leader in housing for older people and social care sectors.

We are looking for a seasoned leader with substantial senior management experience, ideally within the not-for-profit or social housing sector. Your ability to develop and implement strategy, coupled with expertise in financial management, governance, and stakeholder collaboration, will be critical. A passion for diversity, inclusion, and tenant-centred services is essential, as is your drive to inspire and empower a talented workforce of over 700 dedicated employees.

This role is based in Edinburgh, with a hybrid working model offering flexibility. The remuneration package includes a competitive salary of £126,000, a car allowance, an attractive pension scheme, and 35 days of annual leave.

If you share our vision of creating vibrant diverse communities where people of all ages are respected and empowered to lead fulfilling lives, we encourage you to apply. Join Bield and play a vital role in shaping a brighter future for Scotland's older population.

Edinburgh Food Project, established in 2012, is a registered charity dedicated to alleviating food poverty in Edinburgh. Their work is built on three important principles - relief, support and change.

Operating seven foodbanks across the city, Edinburgh Food Project provides immediate relief from hunger and worry for people who simply don’t have enough money to live on. They also run a money advice service and are able to directly support people who need help with debt, budgeting and benefits.

The change element of their work is another vital part of what they do. For Edinburgh Food Project, it’s important to advocate and argue for long term change. They want nothing less than to find ways to create an Edinburgh without poverty, where everyone what they need to thrive

The role

Edinburgh Food Project is seeking a visionary Chief Executive Officer to lead the organisation into its next chapter of growth and impact. Over the past decade, EFP has flourished, providing essential services such as a network of foodbanks and a highly regarded money advice service. These efforts have delivered immediate and ongoing relief to thousands across Edinburgh while addressing deep-rooted issues of poverty and inequality.

The incoming CEO will have the opportunity to build on EFP’s strong foundation, driving strategic development, enhancing visibility, and fostering inclusive and collaborative partnerships with donors, stakeholders, and local authorities. With a commitment to innovation and growth, the CEO will lead the implementation of EFP’s business strategy, ensuring the organisation continues to thrive and adapt to the needs of the community.

Key responsibilities include overseeing governance and compliance, ensuring financial sustainability, and driving operational excellence. The role also encompasses inspiring and managing a dedicated team of staff and volunteers, fostering a culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and values-driven leadership.

The person

The ideal candidate will be an experienced senior leader, preferably from the charity or community support sector, with a strong track record in strategic and operational management, including finance, governance, and HR oversight. They will excel in financial planning, income generation, and implementing sustainable growth strategies to enhance organisational resilience.

Strong communication and networking skills are essential, enabling effective collaboration at all levels of government and with key stakeholders. A compassionate leader, they will foster a supportive and empowering team environment while working effectively with a Board of Trustees.

Knowledge of safeguarding policies and a commitment to protecting vulnerable individuals are vital. Desirable experience includes developing social enterprises, working with volunteers, and contributing within the anti-poverty sector.

This is your chance to help disabled people feel unstoppable.

As Head of Fundraising and Communications at Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Scotland you will be leading our work to generate the £1.4 million needed to deliver our lifeline groups and one-to-one support services each year.

You will be developing and delivering strategies to bring out the joy in doing good with our supporters, inspire people to join our cause and access our services.

This is an exciting time to be joining the charity with a new five-year strategy to be launched in April, setting out ambitious plans to invest in growing the charity’s impact and income.

We are looking for a creative thinker, with a proven track record in developing and delivering successful fundraising and supporter engagement strategies. You will have a passion for leading by example, pitching in where necessary and getting the best out of your team and supporting them to develop.

At SBH Scotland we believe in rewarding success and encouraging staff to fulfil their potential. You’ll be leading a team of high-performance communications and fundraising professionals including staff nominated for Fundraiser of the Year at this year’s Institute of Fundraising Scotland Awards. You will have access to mentoring opportunities and be working directly with a CEO who has also won awards for campaigning and fundraising activities.

What SBH Scotland can offer you

Flexibility – We offer flexible working, including the opportunity to work from home or around caring responsibilities.

Motivated and supportive colleagues – Staff scored SBH Scotland as 9 out of 10 for motivation and a supportive work environment.

An opportunity to express yourself – Staff scored SBH Scotland as 8 out of 10 for being supportive in taking risks with new ideas.

We also offer: Workplace pension scheme, salary sacrifice scheme, death in service benefit, toil system, childcare voucher scheme, 30 days annual leave plus 4 statutory holidays.

Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway are a charitable organisation dedicated to nurturing and strengthening the third sector, championing social enterprise, and promoting volunteering. Their mission is to empower organisations and initiatives that work tirelessly to enhance the quality of life for individuals and communities across Dumfries and Galloway. By fostering collaboration and supporting development, they continue to strive in creating a resilient and impactful sector that drives positive social change.

The organisation also acts as a vital link between the third sector and community planning, ensuring the voices of organisations and the people they serve are heard and represented. Their work underpins the efforts of those committed to addressing challenges, promoting equality, and creating opportunities for all in our region.

What does Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway need from you?

The role seeks an experienced, compassionate and enabling leader to join the team as embarking on the delivery of a new Prospectus to 2027. The successful person is likely to bring strong understanding of the third sector, along with excellent strategic planning, performance and relationship building skills across internal and external stakeholders. As well as leading the largest range of portfolios with skilled and experienced colleagues, this role also deputises for their Chief Executive and holds several specific representative roles in that capacity, so experience of contributing to strategic decision making, applying knowledge of wider contexts and collaborative working will all be of benefit to the successful post holder.

What You'll Do

• Develop the organisations capacity building role for the sector across Dumfries and Galloway and further develop their model of sector collaboration.
• Provide strategic leadership across a range of portfolios, supporting and enabling their Lead Officers to design, develop and deliver on their ambitions.
• Enable the development of the organisation’s community involvement, volunteering and local partnership activity and be an advocate for community-led design and investment.
• Represent TSDG and the sector on leadership groups across community planning and regional priorities, including Chairing some relevant groups.
• Build effective partnership and co-working relationships within a range of local, regional partnerships, including NHSDG, Dumfries and Galloway Council, South of Scotland Enterprise, the Third Sector Interface Network and Scottish Government.
• Be accountable, transparent, inclusive and fair to play your part in leading the organisation.
• As a member of the Senior Leadership Group, contribute to the further development and delivery of our Prospectus and help build confidence in the organisation and sector to lead.

More about you

• You will be able to demonstrate experience of leading strategic organisational development across multiple priorities, ideally in the third sector.
• You will be able to demonstrate your application of supportive, enabling and compassionate leadership of people.
• You will be able to show examples of building effective external partnerships and relationships and/or building models of effective collaboration.
• You will be able to show examples of effective application of key core skills for the role, including strategic and/or business planning, problem solving and effective communications.
• You will be able to show ability for topic or thematic research, and effective and confident presentation skills.
• You may bring experience and/or understanding of community engagement and community planning policy or practice.
• You may identify other related skills that would contribute to the effectiveness of this role, which are encouraged to share amongst the team.

Bursting with energy, passion and personality, Glasgow is Scotland’s cultural and sporting powerhouse and one of Europe’s most vibrant and dynamic cities. As the UK’s first UNESCO City of Music, Scotland’s first UNESCO Learning City, and the only city to have been named European Capital of Sport twice, Glasgow is home to world-class museums, galleries and attractions, a rich architectural heritage and a thriving and diverse food and drink scene. Glasgow’s outstanding programme of year-round events and festivals is recognised globally, and the city is a first-choice destination for nearly four million tourists every year.

As one of Scotland’s largest charities, Glasgow Life is at the heart of this wonderful city. We work to promote the life-changing benefits of culture, physical activity and sport, as well as promoting Glasgow to a global audience.

Working across museums, libraries, the arts, music, physical activity and sport, learning, and heritage programmes, we are committed to ensuring everyone benefits from the life-changing experience of participating in culture, physical activity and sport. Our passionate colleagues and volunteers provide support and inspiration for the people of Glasgow, enabling them to access the experiences that matter most to them.

The primary focus of the Chief Executive of Glasgow Life is to maximise the positive impacts the charity has in Glasgow and Scotland, leading the delivery of the city’s innovative strategies for culture, libraries, physical activity and sport, events, and tourism, as well as contributing to Glasgow’s wider heritage strategies and community planning.

The Chief Executive is also responsible for nurturing and further developing relationships with key Scottish, UK and international stakeholders for the benefit of Glasgow Life.

The Chief Executive drives our high-performance culture, ensuring our charity delivers against it ambitious vision, mission and purpose.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the strategic direction, financial planning and culture of the organisation, driving Glasgow Life’s vision and strategy to ensure long-term organisational and financial sustainability.
• Leading the delivery of Glasgow Life’s plans to improve the mental and physical wellbeing of citizens and visitors through culture, physical activity and sport.
• Continuing to find innovative ways to grow and diversify Glasgow Life’s income base, optimising its assets and identifying new opportunities for growth, creating a sustainable future for the organisation and the best possible services for Glasgow’s citizens.
• Leading the approach to securing grant funding, public & institutional donations and fundraising activities.
• Supporting the city’s visitor economy and enhancing the city’s reputation as a great place to live, work, learn and visit through the delivery of local, national and international events and the management of world-class collections.
• Building, managing and nurturing highly effective relationships, influencing key stakeholders, partner organisations and other agencies to increase the focus on the impact that culture, physical activity and sport has on community wellbeing as well as economic regeneration, informing both national and international policy.
• Providing strong EDI leadership, ensuring equality, diversity and inclusion principles are embedded across Glasgow Life, and that policies and services reflect the changing needs of Glasgow’s communities and workforce, and that equal opportunity and diversity are celebrated.
• Representing Glasgow Life as part of Glasgow City Council’s Corporate Management Team.
• Candidates should be able to evidence a strong track record of successful delivery and experience in a senior strategic leadership role within a complex and large organisation, delivering excellent business results and customer focused services.

We are looking for a dynamic leader with exceptional communication and influencing skills, combined with the ability to manage complex relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders both internally and externally.

Experience of working in a political environment and strong working knowledge of the challenges facing the public and charitable sectors in Scotland will be highly advantageous.

Please note that under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 this post is politically restricted.

As part of Glasgow Life’s employment checks, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a Disclosure Scotland check.

Declaration of Interest applies.

Diversity matters at Glasgow Life

We're determined to reflect the extraordinary diversity of Glasgow in our workforce. Glasgow Life is on a journey to develop a workplace that reflects the communities we serve. Where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We're a Disability Confident and Carer Positive employer and invite candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Read more about our commitment to equality and diversity on our website. glasgowlife.org.uk/the-small-print/an-inclusive-employer

Are you enthusiastic about making a difference in young people’s lives?

Helm’s long-term vision is a Scotland where all young people dare to dream and can make those dreams a reality. Our more immediate mission is to ensure that young people in Scotland have access to the education and training that supports them to learn. Our strategy for achieving this focuses on three key activities, which we believe, will make education, training and employment accessible and achievable for all:

• Give Young People a Voice
• Remove Barriers to Learning and Employment
• Develop Education, Training and Employment Services

We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual who is an education and employment sector ambassador with a deep working understanding of the issues facing disadvantaged young people and families in Dundee and throughout Scotland. You will have significant leadership, management and change experience, the gravitas and credibility to engage effectively with education and employability professionals, and the energy and personality required to lead a youth focused organisation with authenticity and drive. The successful candidate will have significant senior management experience in a relatively large organisation in an education, social work, youthwork environment.

Key responsibilities in the role include:

• Provide leadership to the charity and inspire others to embody its values
• Develop and lead the charity's strategy
• Create strategic partnerships outside the charity
• Create a high-quality work environment that is attractive to staff
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and legal requirements
• Take executive responsibility for the financial leadership of Helm
• Be responsible for the implementation of Helm’s business and operational plans

What do we give you in return? We provide you with a competitive salary, 35 days annual leave, health benefits, a pension plan, a generous range of benefits and job satisfaction with a real opportunity to make a difference every day.

We are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all young people and use a thorough and rigorous recruitment and selection process including PVG Scheme checks to ensure this commitment is not compromised.

Following a restructure of our senior management team, we are advertising a new and exciting role within Health in Mind.

People tell us what we do is special and unique – it’s the Health in Mind way. We’re looking for someone to lead strategic growth of Health in Mind through securing new business and developing new income streams.

We are looking for a range of experience, skills and knowledge. You can find out more about us and the team in the role profile.

If you feel a connection with our approach and values and have drive and ongoing commitment to leading organisational growth and success, we'd love to hear from you.

Following the retiral of our Depute Chief Executive, we are advertising a new and exciting role within Health in Mind.

People tell us what we do is special and unique – it’s the Health in Mind way. We’re looking for someone oversees the delivery of high-quality and efficient services in the areas of human resources, business support, IT, information governance, risk management and quality assurance.

We are looking for a range of experience, skills and knowledge. You can find out more about us and the team in the role profile.

If you feel a connection with our approach and values and have drive and ongoing commitment to fostering and nurturing organisational growth and success through leading your team, building strong organisational culture, implementing strategies that support growth and innovation, and being a role model to all stakeholders, we'd love to hear from you.