For over two decades, the RMA has played an important role in supporting public protection in Scotland. We are now seeking an exceptional Chief Executive. This is a rare opportunity for someone with management experience, excellent interpersonal skills, and knowledge of the justice system and political landscape to continue to lead the organisation and build on our work in public protection.
As Chief Executive of the Risk Management Authority (RMA), you will lead the organisation to effectively discharge its statutory obligations to help protect the public and make Scotland a safer place to live and work. You will be expected to effectively engage and influence senior stakeholders across the Scottish justice system to improve current practice in the management of serious violent and sexual offenders, through establishing and operating effective standards, accreditation, approval and governance approaches.
In this role, will be responsible for leading the RMA in researching, shaping and proposing policy relating to effective practice in risk assessment and management. Some of the main accountabilities of this post are:
- To lead the delivery of all RMA statutory functions to ensure effective practice in the risk assessment and management of serious violent and sexual offenders in Scotland.
- To lead the development and delivery of a range of initiatives, policies and practices that promote effective risk assessment and management nationally.
- To lead RMA functions in relation to the Order for Lifelong Restriction ensuring that robust, defensible decisions are made in the evaluation and approval of Risk Management Plans and the review of Annual Implementation Reports, issuing guidance to Lead Authorities as required.
- Ensure that the RMA sets and published standards that reflect current research and best practice, and so promote effective practice, and that are disseminated and communicated effectively;
- To lead engagement, internally and nationally, to deliver and develop the national policy with regards to risk assessment and management, ensuring that Board/Scottish Government/Stakeholders receive the information and advice they need to meet their statutory obligations and all governance requirements.
- To build the RMA’s reputation as a forward looking organisation, committed to excellence, and generate strong demand for advice and expertise. This will include presentations at conferences, stakeholder groups, and learning events, and taking every opportunity to act as an ambassador for the RMA; and
- To seek out and understand international developments in risk assessment and management and evolving best practice to enhance policy development and reinforce the contribution made by the RMA. Develop and sustain senior level organisational and professional expertise through links with other jurisdictions and the research community.
The Chief Executive operates at a senior level in the Scottish policy landscape. We are looking for an experienced strategic leader, who can lead the Senior Management Team in creating a high performing organisational culture that upholds the organisation’s values and maximises the contribution of staff, both as individuals and in teams, so that the organisation can continue to learn, change and deliver maximum contribution to public value.
The Chief Executive has critical roles to play as Accountable Officer and in managing the Board, and you should have proven, demonstrable success in leading internal and external strategy and governance processes.
You should have knowledge of the Scottish justice system and its place in the current political and legislative context; and have a significant background in the issues associated with public protection and managing risk in a complex multi-agency landscape.
The Organisation
The RMA is a Non-Departmental Public Body (NDPB) established in 2005 by the Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2003. Sponsored by the Scottish Government’s Community Justice Division, the organisation plays a vital role in supporting the delivery of the Scottish Government’s Vision for Justice.
We are a small team of fewer than 30 highly skilled and passionate professionals, who are dedicated to making a positive difference across Scotland. As part of the Scottish Government, we’re pleased to be able to offer a wide range of benefits including 30 days annual leave plus 11 ½ public/privilege holidays you use flexibly at a time that suits you, and an excellent civil service pension provision.
We really value the experience and expertise of our team. Supporting your professional development is a priority for us, and we’re proud to provide a generous CPD offering. We also provide an Employee Assistance Service (EAS) where you can get expert guidance 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, whether you’re experiencing issues at work or at home.
Top job! Independent Sector Lead – Angus
- Full time
- £52,583
- Remote: Home based with travel
- Closing 18th November 2026
Do you have an interest in improving the quality of care, can you COLLABORATE, INNOVATE AND COMMUNICATE, and would you like to join a successful, committed and highly motivated team? This could be the opportunity you have been waiting for.
We are seeking to engage an Independent Sector Lead to support the Integration of Health and Social Care in Angus. Hosted by Scottish Care and working closely with care providers and partners, the post involves ensuring sector involvement in the delivery of the integrating of health and social care in Scotland’s HSCP’s.
The post holder must be highly motivated, be able to use initiative, possess excellent communication and networking skills, demonstrate success and experience working at strategic level with policy makers, providers, regulators, people supported by services and carers. Qualifications and experience at a senior management level would be a significant advantage.
The post holder will be expected to create and support significant collaborations across the independent care sector while contributing to the development of new care pathways which will result in the delivery of improved outcomes for people who access care and support. The post holder will ensure the Independent Sector’s contribution is fundamental to integrated services and transformational change and be able to evidence their impact. The role requires considerable and skilful collaboration with our key partners in the NHS, Local Authority, Carers, third sector organisations and other forums.
Angus is a progressive HSCP committed to working in partnership to strengthen the Independent Sector’s role in health and social care integration.
The successful candidate will be required to spend a significant amount of time in the partnership area and across Tayside. Regular travel within the partnership area will be required.
The post is home based with travel, where necessary, and is hosted by Scottish Care. Flexible working is available.
Top job! Chief Executive Officer
- Full time
- £60,000 – £65,000
- On site: 109 Irish St, Dumfries DG1 2NP
- Closing 17th November 2026
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) provides visionary, values-led leadership to ensure the long-term sustainability, influence and impact of DAGCAS. Working in partnership with the Board, the CEO is responsible for developing and delivering the organisation’s strategic direction, ensuring high-quality services that meet the changing needs of communities across Dumfries and Galloway while influencing policy and practice at both local and national levels.
The CEO is the organisation’s principal ambassador, building strategic relationships across local government, Scottish Government, Citizens Advice Scotland, the NHS, the third sector, regulators, funders and elected members. Through political awareness, strategic insight and collaborative leadership, the CEO anticipates emerging policy, legislative and funding developments, positioning DAGCAS to influence decision-making and secure opportunities that strengthen services and improve outcomes for citizens.
The CEO leads organisational transformation, innovation and continuous improvement, creating a high-performing, inclusive culture that empowers staff and volunteers to deliver excellence. As principal adviser to the Board, the CEO ensures robust governance, effective risk management, financial sustainability and organisational resilience while maintaining the highest standards of integrity and public accountability. The CEO is a visible and accessible leader who actively role models the organisational values.
This is a unique opportunity to lead an influential organisation that plays a vital role in helping people navigate challenges, access advice and support, and overcome barriers to equality and opportunity.
If you a strategic, values-led leader who wants to make a meaningful difference to people and communities across Dumfries & Galloway, then we’d love to hear from you.
Top job! Chief Executive Officer
- Full time or Part time
- £50,000
- Hybrid: Hamilton
- Closing 13th November 2026
The Lanarkshire Rape Crisis Centre Chief Executive Officer (CEO) plays a key role in delivering support, advocacy, and prevention across the whole of the Lanarkshire area and in ensuring that survivors‘ voices are heard by policy makers and partners.
Based at its Centre in Hamilton, the CEO is accountable for strategic leadership and operational management of the centre, within the authority delegated by the Board. The CEO leads delivery of LRCC’s strategy, its performance, fundraising, people leadership and external relationships.
The CEO is a confident leader with sound judgement, and a deep understanding of violence against women & girls and the third sector in Scotland. They play a pivotal role in building and maintaining strategic partnerships, including but not limited to the Scottish Rape Crisis Alliance.
Critically, the CEO is responsible for ensuring the charity is well governed and compliant with relevant financial, legal and regulatory requirements and standards of service delivery.
Fife Voluntary Action is seeking a Head of Employability who will be the strategic lead for the co-ordination and collaboration of third sector employability services, and who will represent the sector strategically. You will work collaboratively with statutory and third sector partners to maximise the contribution and impact of the third sector on improving employment outcomes in Fife.
In this role, you will:
- Represent the sector at strategic partnership meetings, specifically the Opportunities Fife Partnership (OFP) Board
- Proactively build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders at all levels to understand national and local challenges and emerging issues
- Inform, support and promote transparent commissioning of services through OFP and related funding
- Chair and lead on the Employability Forum, Third Sector Employability Conversations and OFP People and Skills Community of Practice
- Lead a team delivering on employability, lived experience and digital inclusion
We’re looking for someone with:
- Experience of working in or with third sector employability organisations and services.
- Excellent understanding of issues affecting the employability sector, including local and national policy
- Excellent communication and partnership skills.
- Experience of line management
Why join us?
- Be part of a team improving the lives of people in Fife.
- Flexible working arrangements and a supportive environment.
Apply now and help shape a stronger, fairer Fife!
Benefits
Benefits of working for FVA include:
- 37 days’ annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) for full-time staff, pro rata for part-time staff
- Free onsite parking in Glenrothes and Kirkcaldy
- Confidential counselling helpline
- Access to unlimited, free GP appointments 24/7 via remote technology
Advocacy and Participation Manager
- Part time
- £35,175 – £41,383 pro-rata
- Hybrid: Dundee, with travel across the North East
- Closing 2nd December 2026
Who Cares? Scotland is Scotland’s only national independent membership organisation for Care Experienced people. Our strategic vision is to secure a lifetime of equality, respect, and love for Care Experienced people in Scotland.
At the heart of Who Cares? Scotland’s work are the rights of Care Experienced people and the power of their voices to bring about change. We provide individual relationship based, lifelong independent advocacy and a range of connection and participation opportunities for Care Experienced people across Scotland. We work alongside Corporate Parents and others to broaden understanding and challenge the stigma experienced by Care Experienced people. We create opportunities for people with lived experience of care to influence policy makers, leaders, and elected representatives locally and nationally to shape legislation, policy, and practice. We do this collaboratively to build on the aspirations of The Promise and secure positive change.
Purpose of the Post
The Advocacy and Participation Manager will oversee the development of our independent advocacy services in the North East region, including our lifelong advocacy offering, and the engagement and empowerment of Care Experienced people through participation opportunities.
This role oversees work that is crucial in what it does for Care Experienced people, that is further validated by The Promise’s commitment to independent and lifelong advocacy, which will have more prominence as The Promise implementation develops.
This role will contribute to Who Cares? Scotland’s leadership team and will be expected to share the learning of this work positively and proactively across the organisation. All work will provide a robust evidence base to support the evolvement of this work nationally.
The right candidate will therefore be capable of forming positive relationships with people of all ages and backgrounds, will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, and be adaptable to a wide range of contexts. With experience managing budgets and performance targets, as well as reporting internally and to key stakeholders, you will also be skilled at supervising and supporting the work of staff and volunteers. Some travel, as well as some evening and weekend work, is required due to the remit of the post.
You will have a proven record of working collaboratively with partners successfully and will be committed to children’s rights, inclusive working, and equal opportunities. You believe that all people can make transformative change happen in their lives if given the opportunity.
For an informal conversation about this opportunity please contact Caroline Richardson, Director of Advocacy and Participation at crichardson@whocaresscotland.org.
For more information, please download the job description and person specification below.
Children, Young People and Family Support Worker
- Full time
- £28,360 – £31,655
- On site: Fife
- Closing 6th January 2027
Fife Women’s Aid are looking to recruit a full-time member of staff to provide advice, advocacy, support and services to children, young people and families who have experienced domestic abuse. Applicants should have experience of providing support in a relevant social care setting.
The successful applicants will have at least SVQ Level III or equivalent level of qualification in childcare or other relevant subject, or equivalent experience and willingness to work towards a qualification.
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a high degree of motivation and have the ability to work as part of a team as well as flexible hours to suit the needs of families. An ability to cover on-call is an advantage (additional payments are made for this role).
For further information, please download the job description and person specification below.
Assistant Project Worker - Individual Support/Group Activities
- Full time
- £24,479
- On site: Glasgow
- Closing 20th November 2026
GLASGOW ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH
GAMH services support people with mental health problems to recover and lead selfdetermined and purposeful lives. We currently have vacancies for reliable and enthusiastic people who can commit to our core values of equality, inclusion and recovery. GAMH is a Scottish Living Wage accredited organisation and is committed to Fair Work First principles for all employment terms and conditions.
Our Learning and Development Programme guarantees continuous training opportunities to ensure you have the skills and knowledge required for your role and to meet SSSC registration requirements.
About The Role
We are seeking an Assistant Project Worker to coordinate recovery-focused group activities within our city-wide GAMH Community Recovery Service, supporting adults experiencing or recovering from mental health challenges. Working with colleagues, service users, carers and partners, you will plan and deliver groups, workshops and community opportunities that promote participation, co-production and peer support. You will create safe, welcoming and inclusive spaces where people can build confidence and skills, improve wellbeing, reduce isolation and develop supportive relationships.
Applicants require a qualification at SVQ Level 2 (or equivalent), or a willingness to work towards achieving this qualification, is essential.
As these services are registered with the Care Inspectorate, you will be required to pay an annual fee to the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) to maintain your registration.
In return GAMH offers an attractive salary, excellent terms and conditions and a fantastic package of additional benefits. The successful candidates will also benefit from a full supportive induction programme as well as a comprehensive and effective learning and development programme.
GAMH aims to promote equality of opportunity in service delivery as well as in employment practice. To achieve this, we positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. Accordingly, if you have any particular requirements regarding your application, please contact Laura Middell, Central Resources Director, on 0141 552 5592.
These posts are regulated roles with children and protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007, as amended by the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. Successful candidates will be required to hold PVG Scheme membership for both the children’s and protected adults’ workforces and complete the appropriate PVG disclosure process through Disclosure Scotland. Any offer of employment with Glasgow Association for Mental Health (GAMH) will be conditional upon confirmation of the required PVG Scheme membership and receipt of a satisfactory PVG disclosure.
Carers Education and Development Worker
- Full time
- £29,316
- On site: Glasgow
- Closing 20th November 2026
GLASGOW ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH
GAMH services support people with mental health problems to recover and lead self determined and purposeful lives. We currently have vacancies for reliable and enthusiastic people who can commit to our core values of equality, inclusion and recovery. GAMH is a Scottish Living Wage accredited organisation and is committed to Fair Work First principles for all employment terms and conditions.
Our Learning and Development Programme guarantees continuous training opportunities to ensure you have the skills and knowledge required for your role and to meet SSSC registration requirements.
About the Role
We are seeking an organised, confident individual with strong communication skills and a talent for building relationships to join GAMH North East Carers Service. You will raise awareness of adult and young carers across the North East of Glasgow, working with partners in a range of sectors to identify carers early in their caring journey. Through presentations, pop-up information stalls, events and networking, you will engage with diverse audiences and proactively seek new opportunities to raise the service’s profile
Experience of working in mental health, social care, community development, group facilitation, or a related field is desirable. Knowledge of recovery approaches, strengths-based practice and social inclusion would be advantageous. All applicants must be able to work flexibly, as on occasion there may be a requirement for evening and weekend working.
GAMH aims to promote equality of opportunity in service delivery as well as in employment practice. To achieve this, we positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. Accordingly, if you have any particular requirements regarding your application, please contact Laura Middell, Central Resources Director, on 0141 552 5592.
These posts are regulated roles with children and protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007, as amended by the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. Successful candidates will be required to hold PVG Scheme membership for both the children’s and protected adults’ workforces and complete the appropriate PVG disclosure process through Disclosure Scotland. Any offer of employment with Glasgow Association for Mental Health (GAMH) will be conditional upon confirmation of the required PVG Scheme membership and receipt of a satisfactory PVG disclosure.
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Committee Member
- Management Board
- £5,232
- Hybrid: Committee meetings in Glasgow
- Closing 3rd December 2026
Could you help decide how National Lottery money supports communities in Scotland?
We are recruiting for a new Scotland Committee member for an initial period of up to four years. The Scotland Committee sets the strategic direction and policy framework for our work. It oversees effectiveness and impact and takes strategic funding decisions. We are looking for one additional member who will add to the broad base of knowledge, skills and experience of the existing Committee.
We are a place-based and relational funder, so it is vital that our Scotland Committee reflects this approach. Through this recruitment, we will seek to strengthen the diversity and inclusivity of the Scotland Committee, ensuring it continues to reflect the communities we serve.
We are looking for candidates with:
• An understanding of and interest in the Scottish social, cultural and political landscape and the role of the voluntary and community sector in it
• Experience and understanding of working with and for communities to deliver local priorities
• The ability to understand complex issues and make decisions taking into account competing demands
• An understanding and commitment to the principles required to hold a public post of this nature
This is a significant opportunity to be involved in an organisation transforming people’s lives. If you believe you have the background and personal qualities needed, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Remuneration: £5,232 per annum. Expenses will be paid.
For more information, please download the candidate briefing below.