This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and experienced senior management team operating in a creative and caring, sector-leading organisation.

We are seeking someone with substantial human resources management and organisation development experience, an accredited HR professional, with substantial knowledge and experience of supporting practitioners working in a registered social care setting, preferably supporting adults with learning difficulties.

The Victims and Witnesses Commissioner for Scotland’s role is to promote and support the rights and interests of victims and witnesses in Scotland. This includes raising awareness of victims and witnesses and promoting best practice and a trauma-informed approach by criminal justice bodies and those who provide support services to victims.

This is a new high-profile appointment. We are looking for a talented individual who has drive, integrity, credibility, resilience and excellent communication skills to be the inaugural Victims and Witnesses Commissioner for Scotland.

About us

We are a scrutiny body that supports improvement. That means we look at the quality of care in Scotland to ensure it meets high standards. We are responsible for providing assurance and protection for people who experience care services, their families, carers and the wider public. Our vision is that people across Scotland experience high-quality care that meets their needs, rights and choices.

Our values

1. Person-centred: we put people, empathy, compassion, and kindness at the heart of everything we do
2. Respect: we value everyone's dignity and are respectful in everything we do
3. Equity: we embrace diversity and nurture an inclusive environment where everyone is supported to achieve equal outcomes
4. Integrity: we act impartially, fairly, and consistently, upholding transparency and accountability in all our actions
5. Impact: we focus on making a positive impact for everyone experiencing care in Scotland whilst ensuring our work delivers the best value to the public

Work-life balance

Our desire is to achieve an effective and balanced way of working, which enables us to meet organisational needs and achieve a work-life balance that promotes wellbeing and collaboration opportunities. Our hybrid working policy gives you the flexibility to mix working from home with attendance at your base office and other work locations, spending no more than 60% of your working time working from home, measured over a four-week period.

About the role

We are seeking an exceptional and inspiring leader to join the Care Inspectorate as our executive director of assurance and improvement. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of care quality across Scotland, leading the strategic direction and development of inspection, scrutiny and regulation activities. The successful candidate will ensure the Care Inspectorate continues to deliver its statutory responsibilities under the Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 and other relevant legislation, while driving improvement through a collaborative, person-centred approach.

Working closely with the chief executive and executive team, you will play a pivotal role in leading organisational transformation, embedding a culture of excellence, innovation and continuous improvement. You will champion investment in our people, fostering a confident, capable and collaborative workforce that is committed to improving outcomes for people experiencing care across Scotland.

This is a rare opportunity to influence the future of care services in Scotland and make a lasting difference to the lives of people who experience care. We are looking for a visionary leader with the strategic insight, credibility and passion to drive assurance, improvement and cultural transformation at a national level.

We are seeking an experienced and strategic leader who can provide direction to a diverse, multidisciplinary team and drive excellence in the inspection, regulation, scrutiny, and improvement of care services.

The successful candidate will be an influential communicator with strong negotiation skills, political awareness, and the ability to translate strategic plans into meaningful action. They will bring extensive knowledge of the social care sector, including current trends and emerging challenges, while championing equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Comfortable challenging established ways of working, they will use innovative and collaborative approaches to deliver positive outcomes and continuous improvement. Strong IT skills and the ability to use digital tools effectively to communicate, analyse information, and support decision-making are essential.

Key responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

• Lead the development and delivery of the Care Inspectorate's scrutiny, regulation, assurance and improvement strategy across all regulated care services.
• Provide professional leadership for regulatory practice across, children and early years, and criminal justice services, ensuring consistency and high standards.
• Lead the development and delivery for strategic inspections, scrutiny activity and service improvement programmes using a proportionate, intelligence-led and risk-based approach.
• Contribute corporate leadership to organisational and cultural change programmes, working closely with fellow Executive Directors.
• Ensure appropriate social work advice is provided to the Board and Chief Executive.
• Promote the Care Inspectorate's profile and influence with government, media, stakeholders and partners.

Operational Leadership

• Provide leadership and direction for the Scrutiny and Assurance Directorate.
• Lead the effective delivery, monitoring and reporting of scrutiny, assurance and improvement activity.
• Manage and oversee significant budgets, ensuring best value and effective resource utilisation.
• Drive continuous improvement, quality assurance and systems development across the organisation.
• Prepare and present reports to the Board and relevant committees.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety responsibilities across areas of accountability.

People Leadership

• Lead multiple professional functions, creating a cohesive, high-performing and collaborative directorate.
• Inspire, coach and develop senior leaders and professional teams through effective performance management and development planning.
• Promote consistent, high-quality professional practice and a culture of continuous learning.
• Take responsibility for recruitment, workforce development and the implementation of HR policies across the directorate.
• Foster a positive, inclusive working environment that promotes wellbeing, diversity and equality of opportunity.

Stakeholder and Partnership Leadership

• Build and maintain strong relationships with Board Members, Executive Directors, Ministers, Scottish Government, regulatory bodies and partner agencies.
• Lead collaborative approaches to scrutiny, assurance and improvement across the social care sector.
• Ensure meaningful engagement with people who use services, carers and wider stakeholders, embedding participation and user focus in all aspects of the Care Inspectorate's work.
• Act as an ambassador for the organisation, raising awareness of its role and impact while helping shape the future of health and social care scrutiny and improvement in Scotland.

About you

We are looking for a candidate educated to degree level (or equivalent) with a Professional qualification in social work, health, education or public protection. You will demonstrate a strong commitment to maintaining and enhancing your professional expertise through ongoing CPD.

Ideally, you may hold relevant management/leadership qualification, such as an MBA or Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM) accreditation.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

We are seeking an experienced strategic leader with significant experience in the inspection, regulation and improvement of care services. You will bring strong communication, influencing and negotiation skills, political awareness, and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, challenge established thinking, and turn strategic plans into meaningful outcomes. A strong understanding of social care trends, equality and diversity, and the effective use of digital technologies is essential.

You will be an inspirational and credible leader with a proven track record of leading complex services, delivering strategic change and improving organisational performance.

You will bring:

• Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to inspire, motivate and develop professional teams.
• Strong experience of strategic planning, performance management and delivering organisational objectives.
• Excellent financial and resource management capabilities.
• The ability to build influential relationships and work collaboratively with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Resilience, sound judgement and confidence in leading change and making complex decisions.
• A commitment to delivering high-quality, efficient and effective services that improve outcomes for people who experience care.

We are looking forward to interviewing for the position of Head of Asset Management and Compliance.

This is a key role for an experienced professional with a background in property, technical services and/or asset management, who can combine strong technical knowledge with effective leadership, sound judgement and a commitment to delivering safe, high-quality homes and services for our mixed tenure communities.

You will lead and develop the Technical Team, ensuring that our property services meet the required technical, regulatory, compliance and customer standards. You will procure and drive forward significant multi-tenure works programmes on time and within budget, including external fabric and common repairs, component replacement, and cyclical maintenance.

You will play an important role in identifying property risks, driving service improvement, and supporting evidence-based investment and asset management decisions. You will bring with you strategic and technical leadership, demonstrate excellent customer care skills, and be an effective team player who works collaboratively across teams and builds strong relationships with stakeholders.

Please refer to the Person Specification for a full list of the knowledge, skills and experience required for the role.

Key tasks include:

1. Leading the Technical Team through a range of planned and ad-hoc works across common, cyclical and component replacement projects; to optimise compliance with regulatory standards and to meet GWHA business objectives.
2. Developing and implementing effective Asset Management strategies / initiatives / KPI’s / policies / procedures / mitigating risk and demonstrating compliance with governance, legislative and regulatory requirements.
3. Leading the preparation of procurement business cases in compliance with procurement strategy, ensuring timely preparation of work specifications and tenders / evaluations, to meet project planning and governance objectives.
4. Leading the cross-service appointment of relevant consultants and contractors, development of service agreements / contract documentation and supporting ongoing performance management.
5. Leading risk assessment, performance and compliance reporting and preparation of MC / governance reports.
6. Leading organisational Health & Safety and Compliance (including routine PPM): Common Inspections (SCS), Roof and Gutter cleaning, AGS, Fall Arrest Systems, Lift Maintenance, Water, Electrical, Fire, and Office Safety.
7. As Responsible Person for Asbestos and Legionella management ensure day to day alignment of technical and repairs services with the relevant management systems.

In return, GWHA offer generous EVH Terms and Conditions including:

• 25 days annual leave and 15 public holidays
• defined contribution pension scheme
• Death in Service Benefit
• Flexible working practices including flexi time, enhanced occupational maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Specific GWHA benefits including; annual service commitment award, long service award and additional festive leave
• Professional development & training opportunities

GWHA are accredited by Flexibility Works as a Flexible Workplace.

Dundee Heritage Trust (DHT) is a highly regarded heritage charity responsible for some of Dundee's most significant and internationally recognised attractions, including RRS Discovery, Discovery Point and Verdant Works. Through its heritage, collections, learning and visitor experiences, the Trust connects people with Dundee's rich industrial and maritime history and creates opportunities for learning, inspiration and engagement.

The Trust is now seeking a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the organisation into an exciting new phase of transformation, growth and development. This is a pivotal leadership role, responsible for shaping and delivering the Trust's strategic direction, strengthening financial sustainability, growing audiences and income, and maximising the impact of its world-class heritage assets.

Reporting directly to the Board of Trustees, the CEO will provide strong, visible and collaborative leadership across DHT, working closely with the Chair, Trustees, Executive Management Team and wider staff team. They will ensure the organisation remains financially sustainable, operationally effective and focused on delivering its charitable objectives, while creating a positive and high-performing culture where people are valued, empowered and accountable.

A major priority for the incoming CEO will be leading the Trust through a significant period of transformation, including the Discovery Point Transformed project, representing an investment of approximately £11 million. This ambitious project provides an opportunity to transform the visitor experience at Discovery Point, strengthen the Trust's commercial and learning offer, attract new audiences and help secure the long-term future of RRS Discovery. The CEO will play a key role in ensuring this investment delivers lasting heritage, visitor, community and financial benefits for the organisation.

Financial sustainability and growth will also be central to the role. The CEO will work closely with the Finance, Commercial and Development teams to strengthen and diversify income streams across admissions, commercial activity, grants, donations and high-net-worth fundraising. They will provide strategic oversight of financial performance, cash, reserves and investment, while identifying new opportunities for sustainable growth and ensuring that commercial activity remains aligned with the Trust's charitable purpose.

To succeed in this role, you will be an experienced senior leader with a strong track record of strategic and organisational leadership, financial management, income generation and people development. You will bring the ability to balance commercial opportunities with charitable purpose and will be comfortable operating at Board level and working across a diverse range of stakeholders.

You will be a strategic and creative thinker who can translate ambition into practical delivery, combined with strong communication, influencing and decision-making skills. Experience within the arts, culture, heritage, museum, visitor attraction, charity or wider not-for-profit sector will be highly relevant, alongside experience of leading change, major projects, fundraising and developing sustainable income.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious and values-led leader to shape the future of one of Scotland's most distinctive heritage organisations. With significant heritage assets, a committed team and a major capital investment programme underway, the incoming CEO will have a unique opportunity to protect the past, transform the present and build a sustainable future for Dundee Heritage Trust.

Help shape the future of support for unpaid carers in Angus

Every day, unpaid carers across Angus provide vital care and support to family members, friends and neighbours. Their contribution is invaluable, yet caring can often impact health, wellbeing, employment, finances and opportunities.

At Angus Carers Centre, we work with and for unpaid carers to ensure they are recognised, valued and supported. Through information, advocacy, wellbeing support and opportunities for connection, we help carers navigate challenges, access support and achieve their own aspirations alongside their caring role.

Established in 1996, Angus Carers Centre has grown to support almost 2,000 adult and young carers across Angus each year. Our dedicated team of 25 staff and over 20 volunteers are passionate about improving lives and ensuring carers' voices are heard at both a local and national level.

Our vision is that all unpaid carers in Angus receive the information, support and recognition they need to feel valued, confident and able to fulfil their own potential.

As we enter an exciting new chapter, there has never been a better time to join Angus Carers Centre. We are about to embark on a new strategic planning process that will shape our vision, priorities and direction for the next five years. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence that journey and help shape the future of support for unpaid carers across Angus.

The Opportunity

This is a pivotal leadership role within Angus Carers Centre.

Reporting directly to the Board of Directors and working closely with the Chief Financial Officer, you will be responsible for translating strategic ambition into operational delivery while ensuring unpaid carers remain at the heart of everything we do.

You will lead and develop our services, support and inspire our people, strengthen partnerships across Angus and beyond, and ensure our organisation is well-positioned to respond to the opportunities and challenges facing carers and the wider third sector.

We are looking for a confident, collaborative and values-led leader with a strong understanding of Scotland's third sector and health and social care landscape.

You will be equally comfortable contributing to strategic discussions, leading and developing teams, influencing partners and stakeholders, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality services that improve outcomes for unpaid carers.

Who We're Looking For

We are seeking someone who understands that the best outcomes for unpaid carers are achieved when organisations work together.

You will have experience developing partnerships across the third sector, health and social care and public sector organisations, with the ability to build trusted relationships that create positive change.

You may already be leading services within a charity, health and social care organisation or community-based service. Equally, you may bring transferable leadership experience combined with a strong understanding of partnership working and the challenges facing carers and communities.

Knowledge of Angus and its key stakeholder networks would be advantageous, but most importantly, you will have the skills, experience and commitment to build meaningful relationships that strengthen support for unpaid carers.

About the Role

As Head of Services and Operations, you will provide leadership across all aspects of service delivery and operational performance.

You will ensure our services are safe, effective, person-centred and responsive to carers' changing needs. You will support and develop staff and volunteers, strengthen organisational performance and sustainability, and work collaboratively with partners to influence positive outcomes for carers.

The role requires a balance of strategic thinking and practical leadership, ensuring the organisation remains focused on both long-term ambitions and day-to-day excellence.

Dyslexia Scotland is an award-winning, sector-leading organisation that champions the exceptional value of dyslexia to Scottish society. Full-time national roles rarely emerge and are highly sought after in our high performing team. Our current CEO is retiring after nineteen successful years of leadership, creating an important opportunity for the right candidate to deliver our ambitious plan for a dyslexia-friendly Scotland. 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 our new 5-year strategy, Working Towards a Dyslexia-friendly Scotland. You will join an established team with a clear purpose and a national profile.

Dyslexia Scotland is an established national membership organisation that aims to inspire and enable people with dyslexia to reach their potential while working towards a dyslexia-friendly Scotland. Based in Stirling with a small staff team of nine (eight full-time equivalent), we have a network of 19 volunteer-led local branches across Scotland offering support at a grassroots level, as well as two Dyslexic Adult Networks. Around 150 volunteers play a vital and valued role in our work, involved in a wide range of national and local roles, including the President, Ambassadors, Board of Directors and Council.

Experience Required:

• Significant senior leadership experience, with evidence of developing and delivering strategy and translating ambition into organisational results.
• Strong financial acumen, including experience of budgetary oversight, financial planning, sustainability and making sound decisions about organisational resources. Experience of generating and diversifying income, and developing strong relationships with funders, partners, donors or other sources of investment.
• A strong personal commitment to inclusion, equity and social justice, with the ability to ensure that lived experience meaningfully influences organisational priorities and decision-making.
• A track record of leading, developing and motivating people, building positive organisational cultures and successfully leading through change.
• A strong understanding of effective governance, organisational risk and accountability, with experience of working constructively with a Board or equivalent governing body.
• Evidence of building effective relationships and partnerships with senior stakeholders and influencing beyond organisational boundaries.
• An excellent communicator with the confidence and credibility to represent Dyslexia Scotland publicly, communicate complex issues clearly and build support for the organisation’s purpose.

Desirable Experience:

• Knowledge and understanding of dyslexia and inclusive practice and the experiences of people with dyslexia.
• Experience of influencing public policy or practice.
• Knowledge of the Scottish policy and public-service environment.
• Experience within the third sector, public or purpose-led sectors.
• Experience of working with or alongside people with lived experience and with volunteers to shape organisational strategy or services.

Additional information

This is a hands-on role within a small, ambitious national organisation. The successful candidate will be comfortable taking responsibility for the overall leadership of the charity while working collaboratively with a supportive Board, staff, volunteers, branches, members and partners.

A Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Check is required for this post.

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Scottish Charity No: SC 000951 Company No: SC153321

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.