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!

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.

As Head of Communications, you will work with the Chief Executive Officer and wider Leadership Team to enhance and protect Sistema Scotland’s reputation as a leading voice within its sector across Scotland. You will also develop and deliver the organisation’s Communications Strategy, alongside mentoring and line managing the Communications & Marketing Team. As part of the Leadership Team, you will also support the smooth running of the organisation and delivery on strategic outcomes.

You will bring experience of working in a senior communications role in the charity or public sector, along with robust knowledge of the Scottish political and funding landscape. Experience of working with and managing successful relationships with multiple partners is also essential, along with knowledge of current issues regarding music education, community development and tackling inequalities in Scotland.

*Hybrid working between our Big Noise centres and home working (contractual base can be any of our Big Noise centres). Travel to all our Big Noise centres across Scotland (Glasgow, Edinburgh, Stirling, Dundee & Aberdeen) will be required.

College Employers Scotland is the body through which the Scottish Government’s Policy of National Bargaining is delivered and implemented by the collective employers in the college sector, in partnership with trade unions.

The postholder will work as a key member of the Colleges Employers Scotland Team by providing HR advice, research guidance, and support to the Head of National Bargaining in pay, conditions of service, and primarily develop National HR policies for implementation across the college sector

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a technical knowledge of the HR matters and employment issues applicable to the sector.
• Draft sector policies, identify and analyse appropriate robust statistical information and related sector HR data to support the Head of National Bargaining and wider team in the National Bargaining process.
• Provide advice, guidance and support to members and stakeholders on a range of HR policy issues related to National Bargaining.
• Provide advice to the Head of National Bargaining on a range of HR topics using effective communication methods. E.g. written briefings, meetings, and presentation.
• Create first draft reports and papers on HR policy issues that will inform and advise members, colleagues, and stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain key relationships with members and trade unions to ensure that effective outcomes are achieved.
• Work with members and trade unions to develop and support the implementation of agreed policy actions relevant to National Bargaining.
• Gather and collate member feedback to help inform service development.
• Use confidential employment data to identify issues, to compile reports and to provide solutions to HR issues applicable to the sector
• Undertake research on specific HR topics/issues, using benchmarking with other comparable organisations, and produce briefings/reports based on key findings.
• Represent the organisation on agreed committees and working groups and, where required by the Head of National Bargaining, act as the secretariat/technical support.
• Create first draft sector HR policies in line with current employment law being mindful when these will require to be updated.
• Proactively support College Employers Scotland wider HR activities, such as Job Evaluation as required.
• Proactively share knowledge and intelligence with the Head of National Bargaining, other team members, sector contacts, across committees and within relevant networks.
• Undertake projects and other tasks as directed by the National Bargaining Leads.

NB: Colleges Scotland operates a Hybrid Working Policy and whilst this post is based in Stirling, the successful candidate would not necessarily need to be in the office on their days of work

The Fort Augustus and Glenmoriston Community Company is responsible for the distribution of community benefit funds. We do this through a grant funding programme but also the delivery of larger community projects. Our wider work includes a Community Caretaker team, affordable housing for local people, development of recreation spaces and running a community shop.

We are a dynamic organisation looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and innovative Chief Officer to continue to lead the organisation further in delivering projects that benefit this community. You will report to the Board of Directors and be supported by an established team.

You will need to have experience of project management, building relationships and working with volunteers, as well as managing an employee team. Of course that isn't all, as you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the organisation financially and legally.

Are you up for this exciting challenge? To find out more please take a look at our recruitment pack. Any questions, or applications, should be sent to operations@communitycompany.co.uk

MND Scotland is the only charity in Scotland dedicated to supporting people with MND, their families, and friends.

Since being founded over forty years ago, MND Scotland has provided practical, financial and emotional support to anyone affected by MND whilst also funding essential research into finding effective treatments and a cure.

MND Scotland is funded entirely by donations and grants. The charity’s patron is Her Royal Highness, the Princess Royal.

Everything we do and the way that we do it puts the MND community at its core.

As a member of the Senior Leadership team (SLT), the Head of Finance and Operations will work strategically and collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders to support the development and implementation of our strategic and business planning processes.

You will provide financial challenge across the organisation, embedding a culture of continuous improvement and efficiency and ensuring every penny our supporters raise is utilised for the best outcomes of people affected by MND.

You will be an experienced manager with considerable finance and administrative experience, preferably with a good knowledge of HR operations. You will also be experienced in working within a charity structure and will have a strong passion and commitment to help improve the lives of people affected by motor neuron disease (MND) across Scotland.

Together we will make time count.

Following the retirement of our Head of Finance, we are seeking to appoint a talented finance professional who will ensure a high standard of financial management and reporting, including fulfilling the statutory and reporting requirements of SHBT as a Charitable Trust with a subsidiary trading company.

About Us

Scottish Historic Buildings Trust (SHBT) is a charitable Building Preservation Trust active across Scotland, dedicated to regenerating significant historic buildings which are at risk, for the benefit of others, through conservation and sustainable re-use.

For almost fifty years, our charity has played a unique role in preserving and promoting the nation's architectural heritage, collaborating with the third sector, local authorities, communities, and specialists. With a small expert team and no core public funding, we have restored over 30 buildings and raised more than £40 million. We retain a portfolio of historic properties which we run commercially and for the benefit of their local communities. Our team of 18 FTE has specialist skills in building preservation, fundraising, community engagement, heritage communications, grant writing, project management and property operations.

The Role

This is a senior and strategically important role within SHBT, part of the Senior Management Team, reporting to the Director. The role carries a high level of autonomy covering budgeting, forecasting, financial performance reporting, preparation of annual charity accounts and working with external auditors.

The Head of Finance is responsible for day-to-day management of finances for the charity and its subsidiary trading arm, ensuring efficient management of accounting functions and delivery of all aspects of financial administration. Responsibilities include:

• Preparation of monthly Management Accounts, Budgets and Cashflow and annual Charity Accounts, reporting to the Finance & Audit Committee and Management Board.

• Ensuring compliance with financial policies and procedures and robust controls for SHBT, complying with OSCR requirements and Companies House.

• Working with external auditors and payroll providers to ensure timely completion of accounts, audit and payroll provision.

• Managing the Bookkeeper, with overall accountability for invoices, VAT returns, Gift Aid claims, staff expenses and grant drawdown requests.

• Leading on Project finance including grant reporting, budget control and cash flow.

The appointee will also take on company secretarial work for SHBT and its subsidiary companies. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements are available.

Person Specification

Qualified/Part-Qualified Accountant (ICAS/ICAEW/ACCA), or applicants with significant experience in a finance role. Part-Qualified applicants will be supported in completing their professional qualification. Proven experience of charitable accounting, systems development, financial analysis and Board-level reporting is essential, along with knowledge of Xero, VAT, and strong Microsoft Office skills.

Personal qualities include excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, ability to work under pressure, and an interest in historic buildings and cultural heritage. See the full Person Specification via the link below.

Terms and Conditions

• Salary: c. £54,000 pro-rata

• Hours: Part-time (21–28 hours per week)

• Pension: 5% employer / 4% employee contributions (Royal London)

• Holidays: 20 days per year (FTE), rising to 25, plus 9 statutory days

This is a unique opportunity to lead an award-winning organisation dedicated to improving the lives of older adults across Renfrewshire, we are seeking and exceptional CEO to lead the organisation into its next phase of growth, and impact.

As CEO, you will lead the delivery of our 2025–2028 Strategic Plan, ensuring Roar continues to respond to the changing needs of older adults while strengthening its role as a key partner within Renfrewshire’s health and social care landscape.

You will provide strategic leadership, inspire a committed team and volunteer network, and position Roar as a leading voice in preventative, community-based ageing support.