Top job! Head of Development
- Full time
- £42,000 – £45,000
- Hybrid: Home working with travel as required and attendance at our Aviemore office approximately once per month
- Closing 10th November 2026
Help Shape the Future of Mountain Rescue in Scotland
Every day, across Scotland, dedicated mountain rescue volunteers stand ready to respond when people need them most. At Scottish Mountain Rescue (SMR), our role is to support, strengthen and represent the 26 volunteer teams that provide this vital, lifesaving service.
We are entering an exciting new chapter, with ambitious plans to strengthen our organisation, build new partnerships and secure a sustainable future for mountain rescue in Scotland.
We are looking for an experienced, creative and ambitious Head of Development to help us turn those ambitions into reality.
The Opportunity
Reporting directly to the CEO, you will play a key leadership role in shaping and delivering SMR's fundraising strategy.
This is an opportunity to bring fresh thinking, develop meaningful partnerships and grow philanthropic support for an organisation that makes a genuine difference.
You will:
- Lead the development and delivery of our fundraising strategy, identifying opportunities for growth and income diversification.
- Build and strengthen relationships with major donors, charitable trusts, foundations and corporate partners.
- Develop fundraising programmes, including major gifts, grants, corporate partnerships and legacy giving.
- Work collaboratively with member teams to ensure national fundraising complements local efforts.
- Strengthen donor stewardship, fundraising systems and reporting.
- Lead and support our Fund Development Coordinator.
- Contribute to SMR's wider organisational strategy and long-term sustainability.
About You
We are looking for someone with:
- A proven track record of successful fundraising and income generation.
- Experience securing significant donations, grants or corporate partnerships.
- Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
- The ability to think strategically while delivering practical results.
- Strong organisational skills and a collaborative approach to leadership.
- Enthusiasm, creativity and a genuine commitment to our mission.
We value experience and achievement over formal qualifications. A background in mountain rescue is not essential.
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to join SMR at a pivotal moment in our development.
Working alongside our CEO and a committed team, you will have the opportunity to shape our fundraising ambitions, build something meaningful and make a lasting contribution to mountain rescue in Scotland.
What We Offer
- 28 days (FTE) annual leave
- 10 days (FTE) public holidays
- Access to our pension scheme.
- Remote working from home
We offer the opportunity to work with inspiring volunteers and the satisfaction of knowing your work helps support lifesaving services across the country.
Top job! Chief Executive Officer
- Full time
- £35,000 – £46,500
- On site: Edinburgh
- Closing 26th November 2026
About The Neuro Therapy Place
The Neuro Therapy Place provides a therapeutic community hub where people living with neurological conditions can access a wide range of therapies, rehabilitation, wellbeing services, advice and support in a friendly and welcoming environment.
Our services include physiotherapy, oxygen therapy, rehabilitation and wellbeing programmes, complementary therapies, alongside referrals and partnership working with other organisations. We are committed to delivering high quality, person centred services while ensuring the long term sustainability and growth of the charity.
Purpose of the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to lead our organisation at a pivotal stage in its development. Following a period of significant organisational development and transformation, The Neuro Therapy Place is entering its next phase of growth, focused on sustainability, external partnership development and excellence in service delivery.
We welcome applications from both experienced Chief Executive Officers seeking a new challenge and ambitious senior leaders who are ready to take the next step into executive leadership.
The appointment made will reflect the successful candidate's experience, skills and readiness for the role:
- Experienced CEOs: or candidates with demonstrable CEO-level capability, may be appointed directly as Chief Executive Officer.
- Aspiring CEOs: will be appointed as Chief Executive Officer and supported through a structured succession and development programme.
Experience of working at senior management, Head of Service, Director, CEO or Deputy CEO level would be advantageous.
Transition
As part of the Board's planned succession arrangements, the current Chief Executive Officer will provide a comprehensive leadership transition and organisational handover and will be available for up to three months following the appointment of the successful candidate, providing mentoring, knowledge transfer and strategic support. The duration and level of support will be tailored to the needs of the successful candidate and the organisation.
The salary range of £35,000–£46,500 reflects the breadth of experience, skills and capability we are seeking for this role. The starting salary will be determined based on the successful candidate’s experience, expertise and the level at which they are appointed. Following the successful transition of the outgoing CEO, the Board will undertake a review of your salary. This review will provide an opportunity to discuss your contribution, responsibilities and future role with the organisation, and may result in a salary increase beyond the advertised range. Any changes would be discussed and agreed between you and the Board.
Responsibility for the full range of CEO duties and accountabilities will progressively increase throughout the handover period, with full responsibility for the role transferring upon the departure of the current CEO.
This is a fully onsite leadership role, reflecting the nature of The Neuro Therapy Place’s services, the importance of visible and accessible leadership, and the need to work closely with clients, staff, volunteers and partners. The successful candidate should be comfortable working primarily from our centre as part of the planned leadership transition.
Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including enhanced occupational sick pay, enhanced parental leave, life insurance, and access to Edinburgh Leisure gyms at a heavily subsidised rate. These benefits are designed to support the wellbeing, security, and work-life balance of our employees.
A Chief Executive is required by COSCA (Counselling & Psychotherapy in Scotland)
COSCA (Counselling & Psychotherapy in Scotland) is Scotland’s professional body for counselling and psychotherapy, with its Register of Counsellors and Psychotherapists accredited by the Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care. COSCA champions the exceptional value of counselling and psychotherapy to Scottish society.
Full-time national roles rarely emerge and are highly sought after in our high performing team. Our current Chief Executive is stepping down after 25 successful years of leadership, creating an important opportunity for the right candidate to deliver our ambitious plan for Scotland to be ‘A listening, caring society that values people’s wellbeing’. We welcome applications from candidates with the drive and compassion to fulfil this vital leadership role. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced individual to lead the delivery of the COSCA Development Plan. You will join a highly motivated staff team with a clear purpose and a national profile.
COSCA is an established national membership professional body with individual and organisational members that aims to advance and support all forms of counselling, psychotherapy, and the use of counselling skills.
Based in Stirling with a small staff team of six (2 full time and 4 part time), we have a wide range of panels, committees, sessional workers and external suppliers of services. Around 40 volunteers, including those on the COSCA Board, play a vital and valued role in our work and are involved in a wide range of national and local roles.
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 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
Self Management Lead (South)
- Full time
- £36,261
- Remote: South (Covering Dumfries & Galloway and Borders)
- Closing 6th December 2026
Every day, people across Scotland are adjusting to life following a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition, after experiencing a stroke or dealing with Long Covid. At Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS), Scotland's leading health charity, we're working to ensure there is No Life Half Lived, and you could play a vital role in making that happen.
We provide a range of services, notably through our Community Healthcare Support Service, which delivers supported self management and recovery services across Scotland.
By joining CHSS as a Volunteering Officer, you’ll have a real opportunity to help people move beyond simply surviving, towards managing their health, regaining confidence and independence and connecting with their communities.
About the Role
As part of our scale up of service delivery, we have an exciting opportunity to join CHSS during a period of service growth. As Self Management Lead, you will lead the operational delivery and ongoing development of CHSS’s flagship self management programmes, including the Chronic Disease Self Management Programme, Living Well with Aphasia programme and structured 1-2-1 support service offer for people living with our conditions.
These nationally recognised programmes empower people to build skills, confidence and independence, supporting them to live well with and beyond their condition. Your leadership will ensure high quality, accessible and resilient delivery across the South of Scotland, responding to local needs while maintaining national consistency.
You will be responsible for:
• Leading and supporting teams to deliver evidence based self management programmes
• Ensuring continuity and resilience of services across your designated area
• Implementing local operational plans to increase reach, manage risk and safeguard delivery
A key aspect of this role is embedding a culture of continuous improvement, quality assurance and learning. You will monitor performance, use data and lived experience feedback to identify opportunities for improvement, and ensure services consistently meet CHSS standards, regulatory requirements and community needs.
You will champion evidence-based practice and support innovation that strengthens outcomes for people affected by long term conditions and communication disability.
In addition, there will be the requirement of the role holder to be a visible and vocal advocate for the charity that ensures our position as a key 3rd sector partner within NHS Health Board areas and other geographic systems of health and social care. The active and continuous development of senior system relationships will underpin the delivery of the role and ensure the long term success of the charity and the delivery of our No Life Half Lived Strategy.
The postholder will cover service delivery across Dumfries & Galloway and Borders. In addition, travel across Scotland will be required for training and meetings with the wider organisation.
Why Join CHSS?
At CHSS, you'll be joining a charity where your work has a genuine impact on people's lives across Scotland.
Our colleagues describe working at CHSS as rewarding, fulfilling, impactful, friendly and inclusive, reflecting both the purpose of our work and the supportive culture we continue to build together.
We value people with different experiences, skills and perspectives. Our colleagues join us at many stages of their careers, from those taking their first steps into employment, to professionals seeking a new challenge, people changing sectors, and those looking to use their experience in a purpose-driven organisation. What unites us is a shared commitment to improving the lives of people across Scotland.
What We Can Offer You
Working at CHSS means being part of a passionate organisation that makes a real difference every day. We offer:
• A rewarding, positive and supportive work environment
• Company pension scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Company sick pay scheme
• Employee wellbeing support
• Life assurance
For full range of our benefits, please see the Benefit Summary document attached to our advert.
Flexible Working
CHSS also supports flexible recruitment through Working Families and we are “Happy to Talk Flexible Working”. While we encourage flexibility wherever possible, please note that our Retail Shop roles operate within set business hours of 10:00 am to 5:00 pm to meet the needs of the business.
Safeguarding and Equality
In line with our commitment to safeguarding, this role is subject to a PVG.
CHSS is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and to creating an environment free from unlawful discrimination. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and aim to ensure that no applicant, volunteer or colleague is treated unfairly because of their background or circumstances.
Adult Carers Support Worker
- Full time
- £29,035
- On site: The Dixon Community, South Carers Centre
- Closing 27th November 2026
The Dixon Community South Carers Centre
Glasgow South Carers Centre are commissioned by Glasgow Carers Partnership to deliver support to unpaid Carers living within South Glasgow. The primary focus of this post will be to work with unpaid Carers delivering a range of supports so carers will have the ability to manage their caring responsibilities whilst also maintaining their own health and wellbeing.
Applicants must have an understanding of and commitment to the needs of carers, have excellent written and oral communication skills, have experience of support planning, providing an information and advice service, planning and delivery of services to support carers, have strong admin, communication and organisational skills and have a knowledge and understanding of the policy drivers for unpaid carers, especially in relation to the Carers Act.
Working alongside a team of Carers Support Workers and directly with Carers, the Adult Carers Support Workers should have a relevant qualification in health or social care and/or work experience appropriate for this post.
ACSW Adult Carers Support Worker 35 hours per week £29,035.66
Candidates will need an understanding of the issues carers face, experience of outcome focussed case management using person-centred, strength-based support planning to enable Carers to manage their caring role and maintain their own health and wellbeing.
Volunteering Officer (Recruitment, Induction & Training) - West
- Full time
- £25,585
- On site: West of Scotland
- Closing 27th November 2026
Every day, people across Scotland are adjusting to life following a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition, after experiencing a stroke or dealing with Long Covid. At Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS), Scotland's leading health charity, we're working to ensure there is No Life Half Lived, and you could play a vital role in making that happen.
We provide a range of services, notably through our Community Healthcare Support Service, which delivers supported self management and recovery services across Scotland.
By joining CHSS as a Volunteering Officer, you’ll have a real opportunity to help people move beyond simply surviving, towards managing their health, regaining confidence and independence and connecting with their communities.
About the Role
The Volunteering Officer (Recruitment, Induction & Training) role is a pivotal opportunity to turn ambition into action. You will lead the drive to recruit, welcome, induct and train hundreds of volunteers, who will bring our community self-management model to life—building a passionate, confident and diverse volunteer community that can reach more people, in more places. By delivering an exceptional journey from first enquiry to active involvement, you will help deliver our ambitious strategy and enable people living with long-term conditions across Scotland to access the supported self-management they need to live their lives well.
You will promote volunteering opportunities in your community, respond to enquiries and support prospective volunteers through application, interview, checks, induction and training. You will maintain regular engagement, help remove barriers to ensure an accessible and inclusive experience, coordinate handovers to service delivery teams, and track progress against agreed recruitment and training targets.
The role will be assigned a primary geographic area for volunteer recruitment, with occasional travel across Scotland required to support colleagues and service delivery need.
Why Join CHSS?
At CHSS, you'll be joining a charity where your work has a genuine impact on people's lives across Scotland.
Our colleagues describe working at CHSS as rewarding, fulfilling, impactful, friendly and inclusive, reflecting both the purpose of our work and the supportive culture we continue to build together.
We value people with different experiences, skills and perspectives. Our colleagues join us at many stages of their careers, from those taking their first steps into employment, to professionals seeking a new challenge, people changing sectors, and those looking to use their experience in a purpose-driven organisation. What unites us is a shared commitment to improving the lives of people across Scotland.
What We Can Offer You
Working at CHSS means being part of a passionate organisation that makes a real difference every day. We offer:
- A rewarding, positive and supportive work environment
- Company pension scheme
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Company sick pay scheme
- Employee wellbeing support
- Life assurance
For full range of our benefits, please see the Benefit Summary document attached to our advert.
Flexible Working
CHSS also supports flexible recruitment through Working Families and we are “Happy to Talk Flexible Working”. While we encourage flexibility wherever possible, please note that our Retail Shop roles operate within set business hours of 10:00 am to 5:00 pm to meet the needs of the business.
Safeguarding and Equality
In line with our commitment to safeguarding, this role is subject to a Basic Disclosure.
CHSS is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and to creating an environment free from unlawful discrimination. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and aim to ensure that no applicant, volunteer or colleague is treated unfairly because of their background or circumstances.
Volunteering Officer (Recruitment, Induction & Training) - North
- Full time
- £25,585
- On site: North of Scotland
- Closing 27th November 2026
Every day, people across Scotland are adjusting to life following a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition, after experiencing a stroke or dealing with Long Covid. At Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS), Scotland's leading health charity, we're working to ensure there is No Life Half Lived, and you could play a vital role in making that happen.
We provide a range of services, notably through our Community Healthcare Support Service, which delivers supported self management and recovery services across Scotland.
By joining CHSS as a Volunteering Officer, you’ll have a real opportunity to help people move beyond simply surviving, towards managing their health, regaining confidence and independence and connecting with their communities.
About the Role
The Volunteering Officer (Recruitment, Induction & Training) role is a pivotal opportunity to turn ambition into action. You will lead the drive to recruit, welcome, induct and train hundreds of volunteers, who will bring our community self-management model to life—building a passionate, confident and diverse volunteer community that can reach more people, in more places. By delivering an exceptional journey from first enquiry to active involvement, you will help deliver our ambitious strategy and enable people living with long-term conditions across Scotland to access the supported self-management they need to live their lives well.
You will promote volunteering opportunities in your community, respond to enquiries and support prospective volunteers through application, interview, checks, induction and training. You will maintain regular engagement, help remove barriers to ensure an accessible and inclusive experience, coordinate handovers to service delivery teams, and track progress against agreed recruitment and training targets.
The role will be assigned a primary geographic area for volunteer recruitment, with occasional travel across Scotland required to support colleagues and service delivery need.
Why Join CHSS?
At CHSS, you'll be joining a charity where your work has a genuine impact on people's lives across Scotland.
Our colleagues describe working at CHSS as rewarding, fulfilling, impactful, friendly and inclusive, reflecting both the purpose of our work and the supportive culture we continue to build together.
We value people with different experiences, skills and perspectives. Our colleagues join us at many stages of their careers, from those taking their first steps into employment, to professionals seeking a new challenge, people changing sectors, and those looking to use their experience in a purpose-driven organisation. What unites us is a shared commitment to improving the lives of people across Scotland.
What We Can Offer You
Working at CHSS means being part of a passionate organisation that makes a real difference every day. We offer:
- A rewarding, positive and supportive work environment
- Company pension scheme
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Company sick pay scheme
- Employee wellbeing support
- Life assurance
For full range of our benefits, please see the Benefit Summary document attached to our advert.
Flexible Working
CHSS also supports flexible recruitment through Working Families and we are “Happy to Talk Flexible Working”. While we encourage flexibility wherever possible, please note that our Retail Shop roles operate within set business hours of 10:00 am to 5:00 pm to meet the needs of the business.
Safeguarding and Equality
In line with our commitment to safeguarding, this role is subject to a Basic Disclosure.
CHSS is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and to creating an environment free from unlawful discrimination. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and aim to ensure that no applicant, volunteer or colleague is treated unfairly because of their background or circumstances.