The Operations Manager is responsible for the safe, effective, and high-quality delivery of Honeypot Scotland services. This includes operational leadership, safeguarding accountability, workforce management, and oversight of the site, systems, and resources.

The role leads a flexible, predominantly zero-hours workforce and ensures consistent service delivery through clear communication, defined expectations, and robust operational processes.

Working closely with the fundraising team, the postholder ensures services are deliverable, sustainable, and aligned with organisational growth, contributing operational insight to support funding decisions and future planning.

Lead the Next Chapter

For almost 40 years, Cathcart & District Housing Association has been at the heart of our community, providing quality homes, excellent services and meaningful community impact.

Following a period of long-standing and successful leadership from our retiring Chief Executive Officer, we are seeking our next Chief Executive Officer to build on our strong foundations and guide the organisation through its next phase of growth and development.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Board, you will lead a respected, financially strong and ambitious community-based housing association through its next phase of development.

You'll work with our Board, staff, customers and partners to deliver great services, drive continuous improvement, strengthen community outcomes and ensure the organisation continues to thrive in a changing environment.

We're Looking For Someone Who Will:

• Provide clear strategic leadership and direction.

• Inspire a high performing, values led culture.

• Deliver excellent customer and organisational outcomes.

• Build strong relationships across communities, partnerships and the wider sector.

• Ensure robust governance, financial sustainability and regulatory compliance.

• Identify opportunities for innovation, growth and community regeneration.

About You

You will be an accomplished leader with a proven track record of delivering strong organisational performance within housing or a related sector. Bringing significant strategic, and financial expertise, you will be capable of leading the organisation through change while maintaining an unwavering focus on customers and service excellence.

You will have experience of working effectively with Boards and a wide range of stakeholders, building trusted relationships and inspiring confidence across the organisation and beyond.

We are seeking a collaborative and empowering leader who develops high performing teams, encourages innovation and fosters a culture of accountability, inclusion and continuous improvement. A genuine commitment to community-based housing, social value and improving outcomes for customers and communities is essential.

Most importantly, you will be motivated by the opportunity to provide stable, long term leadership, shaping the future direction of Cathcart & District Housing Association.

Why Join Us?

This is a rare opportunity to lead a successful organisation with a proud history, a strong reputation and ambitious plans for the future. We are forward thinking and you will be supported by a committed Board and talented staff team, while having the autonomy and influence to make a real and lasting difference.

If you believe you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role, please download the recruitment pack from our recruitment consultants, EVH, using the details below.

About Street Soccer

Street Soccer is a charity using football to create lasting change in the lives of isolated and excluded adults and young people. We run 60 sessions a week of free, inclusive and judgement-free football. These sessions provide person-centred support to players facing a number of challenges including mental health, homelessness, long term unemployment, problem substance use, criminal justice and seeking asylum. Our mission is to create hope and opportunity for all.

We support thousands of players a year on their journey to positive change by providing a safe space, trusting relationships and a sense of belonging. We fight isolation and exclusion by bringing people together, building confidence and creating supportive communities. We support people of all ages and backgrounds through relationship-based support, focusing on trust and personal development, supporting everyone to set and achieve their own goals. Thanks to the support of Street Soccer, 82% of players say that their quality of life has improved. Lived experience is at the heart of what we do, with over 80% of our staff having lived experience of the challenges our players face.

97% of players think that Street Soccer is a unique organisation. With over 16 years of experience delivering positive change through football, we are now working in more communities than ever, with city hubs in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee, Aberdeen and South London, as well as a network of sessions across 6 other local authorities.

Role Purpose

The Head of Fundraising leads Street Soccer's fundraising function, with responsibility for the strategic growth and diversification of income across Grants & Trusts, Philanthropy, Individual Giving, Social Enterprise (Change Centre Dundee and Kitback), Earned Income, Events, Sponsorship & Corporate Partnerships. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and sitting within the leadership team, this role develops and delivers a multi-year income strategy that supports Street Soccer's continued growth across Scotland and London. In line with our new strategic priorities, it will build the resilience and diversity of income the organisation needs to sustain its work with isolated and excluded adults and young people. The successful candidate will bring established sector knowledge and a strong network of relationships across funders, corporate partners and the wider third sector, opening doors and creating opportunities that accelerate Street Soccer's income growth. Street Soccer value work life balance and are happy to discuss part-time hours, job share and flexible working.

Lead the future of nature in Scotland

We’re looking for an inspiring and strategic leader to take on the role of Scotland Director at RSPB. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of nature recovery, influence policy at the highest levels, and lead a passionate, purpose-driven team delivering real impact across Scotland.

As Scotland Director, you will play a central role in shaping RSPB’s overall direction while ensuring delivery of ambitious, evidence-based programmes that protect and restore nature.

Working closely with the Chief Operating Officer (to which this role reports) and the Management Board to shape RSPB’s vision and translate strategy into impactful action across Scotland you will:

• Lead the development and delivery of aligned, prioritised programmes that achieve measurable outcomes for nature
• Provide strategic senior leadership within organisational governance structures and contribute to UK-wide strategy and decision-making
• Build and maintain influential relationships with government, partners, funders, and stakeholders
• Represent RSPB at national and on occasion international levels, including media work Inspire and develop a high-performing, inclusive team
• Ensure effective systems are in place to manage risk, maintain compliance, and support strong organisational performance
• Play a significant role in leading the implementation and ongoing delivery of the organisational structure, re-design and priorities within the One RSPB transformation programme including vision, principles and strategic delivery programme for Scotland and RSPB
• Provide strategic support for the development and delivery of major projects, including at present the Orkney Native Wildlife Project, the Cairngorms Connect partnership and the Peatland Programme.

This is a permanent full-time role. While working flexibly, the successful candidate will be expected to be based in Scotland and there will be a significant element of travel required.

Within the candidate application pack, you will find more details on the skills, knowledge and experience needed to be successful in the role, how to apply and information on the selection process. We also recommend you read through the candidate guidance notes. You will find both documents available to download at the top of this advert.

The Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland (the Commission) is recruiting an Executive Director (Nursing) — a key values led, senior leadership role which is highly influential in the context of mental health, incapacity and human rights law in Scotland.

About us

The Commission is an independent statutory body established to protect and promote the human rights, welfare, and dignity of people with mental illness, learning disabilities, dementia, and related conditions. We ensure that care, treatment, and support are lawful, ethical, and aligned with the principles of human rights and equality. We operate independently of government, enabling us to speak with authority and impartiality on matters affecting some of Scotland’s most vulnerable people.

The role

The Executive Director (Nursing) is an established role at the Commission responsible for direct line management of a small multidisciplinary staff team and leading a portfolio of strategic and operational responsibilities that support the achievement of the Commission's vision, purpose and statutory duties.

As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, the post holder shares collective responsibility for leading the Commission's work to safeguard the rights and welfare of individuals, promote compliance with mental health and incapacity legislation, and improve standards of care and practice across Scotland.

As the Commission's professional nursing lead, the post holder will also provide leadership on issues affecting people with mental illness, learning disabilities, dementia and related conditions, as well as broader adult and child protection matters.

The role requires strong national leadership in mental health and learning disability nursing, influencing policy, practice and service development across Scotland while providing expert advice on complex ethical, human rights, legal and care issues.

This vacancy (as a result of retirement) comes at an exciting time as the reform of Scotland’s mental health and incapacity legislation begins to pick up pace.

About you

• A registered nurse (RMN or RNLD) with substantial senior nursing leadership experience.
• A demonstrable track record of strategic leadership within mental health, learning disability, dementia or related services.
• Expertise in human rights-based approaches, safeguarding and person-centred care.
• Experience of influencing policy, practice and service improvement at a senior or national level.
• If you are motivated by improving outcomes for some of Scotland’s most vulnerable people, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Membership of the NHS pension scheme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Commitment to professional development
• Supportive, values driven organisational culture

Founded in 1889, St Andrews Botanic Garden is managed by an independent charitable Trust to address the most pressing environmental and social challenges of our time. Our mission of botanical conservation and education has seen us take transformational steps in recent years, including radical steps to achieving Net Zero, investment in building projects, establishment of international and regional partnerships, development of the Garden’s habitats, and publication of research that establishes the Botanic Garden’s expertise in urban ecology.

These steps have been critical to establishing strong institutional foundations, and our focus now is to consolidate this progress by preparing for ambitious capital investment and in turn, growth in turnover and expansion of our charitable activities. The success of these next steps will depend on developing partnerships that connect our mission and resources to deliver positive, long-term change.

Located in the historic town of St Andrews, the Botanic Garden is part of a thriving coastal community with links across Scotland and further afield.

The role

We are looking to recruit an Executive Director and establish the Botanic Garden as a leading site for ecological innovation through programmes that deliver a new business model for conservation and education.

The Executive Director will be a capable, organised and experienced individual with an outstanding professional background who shares our enthusiasm for plants and the ways they shape places and people. We expect that the incoming Executive Director will have demonstrated experience of managing competing strategic demands amidst dynamic policy and funding landscapes.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who recognises the role that botanic gardens can play in bringing people together, wants to lead a vibrant and outward-looking organisation, and intends to continue and further the

excellent work of the last few years.

The opportunities for the Executive Director are significant and wideranging, as befits a botanic garden at an inflection point. Significant progress has been made to safeguard the Trust as an independent charity and demonstrate capacity for innovation in a fast-moving landscape, and the incoming Executive Director will be working with a Board of Directors

dedicated to supporting the Garden as it navigates new opportunities in a challenging and ever-changing environment.

The leader we’re looking for

At Epilepsy Scotland, how we do things matters just as much as what we do.

We care about honesty, compassion, kindness, fairness, trust, and treating people with respect.

We are looking for a Chief Executive who lives those values every day.

The charity sector is becoming more challenging, demand is growing, funding is tighter, and expectations are higher than ever.

We need someone who can bring people together, make good decisions, and move things forward while always keeping people with epilepsy at the centre..

What you’ll bring

• Experience leading at a senior level (as a CEO or similar)
• A background in charity, health, social care, or a similar sector
• Experience leading change and improving how an organisation works
• Confidence working with a Board
• A good understanding of money and how to manage it responsibly
• The ability to represent the organisation clearly and confidently

How you’ll lead

• Be open and honest, even when conversations are difficult
• Treat people with kindness and respect
• Listen and take people seriously
• Be fair and consistent in your decisions
• Build trust by doing what you say you will do
• Support people to do their best work
• Take responsibility and make tough calls when needed

What you’ll do

• Set a clear direction for Epilepsy Scotland
• Lead the organisation through change in a steady and thoughtful way
• Make sure services meet the needs of people with epilepsy
• Help build a more secure financial future
• Work with partners, funders, and decision-makers
• Support the Board and keep them well informed
• Success in this role will ensure that
• People trust the organisation and feel supported
• Staff know the direction and feel part of it
• Services are valued and making a difference
• Finances are stable and sustainable
• Our voice is strong and hard to ignore

Why this role matters

People with epilepsy have the right to live without stigma, to get the support they need, and to feel part of society.

For many, it shapes confidence, opportunities, family life, and how people are supported, at home, at work, and in wider society.

This role plays a key part in making sure people are heard, supported, and able to live the life they choose.

CATH, a local charity supporting people facing exclusion across Perth and Kinross, are looking for our next Chief Executive.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to make a real difference through their work, who is passionate about what we do and who can see opportunities to do more, work differently and still deliver excellent services.

We are looking for an inclusive, compassionate leader with a track record in service delivery and managing people and finance, with experience of strategic planning as well as creating and delivering opportunities for change and transformation.

Well-developed communication and engagement skills are also essential, in creating enthusiasm and support for your vision and plans for the future, with colleagues, volunteers, funding partners including the business community, commissioners and service users. You will be a visible role model for CATH and ensure we have all the right connections and networks in place to be successful, building on our reputation to expand our services and funding routes, whilst remaining aligned to our aims and values.

You will also need to be confident in all elements of governance and reporting, to ensure that our Board and our various stakeholders and partners, are kept informed and assured of our progress and our compliance with all legal, statutory and contractual requirements.

In return, we offer a salary between £56,000 and £60,000 depending on experience, a contributory pension scheme (3%) and other benefits including 31 days annual leave, rising to 36 days after 5 years’ service, hybrid working is available, and we also offer parking at our office base in Perth.

We are currently recruiting a part-time (12 to 15 hours per week) Financial Manager to join our small team, based in the Wildside Centre in Whitebridge, Inverness. Specifically, this role will focus on ensuring sound financial management and compliance through accurate budgeting, reporting, and financial planning, thus contributing to the sustainability and efficient operation of the Trust and our community services, projects and activities.

We are looking for a fully qualified CCAB or CIMA accountant with experience of Financial Management for a small rural Community Development Trust. As this is a senior role you will need to make an immediate contribution using your experience and organisational skills to ensure financial processes are performed accurately and to the established timescale. To this end, experience of QuickBooks would be an advantage, but training can be given.

In addition to having a professional, friendly and dynamic nature, you will need excellent communication skills both face to face and electronic as well as flexibility and adaptability to meet evolving needs. Good team working skills are essential as you may be operating remotely from your manager and other members of the Team.

Although the Team is based in Whitebridge, we can accommodate the role as either remote, hybrid or at Whitebridge. The contracted hours of work will not, normally, involve evening or weekend working, however, there is an expectation that the role will be present at the Trust’s Annual General Meeting in November.

We are seeking an experienced leader with a proven track record of income generation who can drive our fundraising and donor stewardship.

You will be based at our main centre in Westhill with flexibility for some home working when appropriate. Our core working hours are Monday to Thursday 9-5pm and you will be required to cover occasional evening and weekend events (the charity operates a time off in lieu system).

The role is currently 30 hours per week although there may be future scope for full time hours (FTE salary of up to £43,750).

About the charity

SensationALL provides therapy-based activities and specialised support for children and adults living with neurodivergent conditions or additional support needs. Our mission is to support people of ALL ages, conditions, and ALL family members so they can improve their lives and reach their full potential.

SensationALL offers a flexible, modern and inclusive workplace based on the ethos of our charitable values.

Job overview

The Fundraising Manager is a pivotal senior management role responsible for developing and driving fundraising strategies while building relationships with supporters and funders. You will oversee all of the charity's fundraising functions, generating sustainable income via grants, donations from corporate and individual giving and our own calendar of events.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and deliver a fundraising strategy that meets and exceeds the charity's financial targets.
• Source funding sustainably from a mix of income streams with a strategic focus on high-value opportunities to achieve organisational growth.
• Manage the fundraising team to secure grants from private trusts & foundations and donations from corporate and individual supporters.
• Lead fundraising campaigns and events to engage donors and supporters in raising money for the charity.
• Manage and monitor a robust grants funding pipeline to identify and qualify opportunities, working closely with the Funding Officer to produce high quality funding proposals aligned with organisational objectives.
• Lead the charity’s marketing functions, communications and digital presence to increase our profile and develop supporter audiences across the northeast of Scotland.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3-years experience in fundraising or an income generating role.
• Strong relationship management skills.
• Experience of CRM tools and digital giving platforms.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to develop creative campaigns that resonate with diverse audiences.
• Experience in managing multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

The successful candidate will be:

• Experienced in working to and exceeding revenue targets.
• Genuinely passionate about supporting individuals with neurodivergent conditions or additional support needs.
• Energetic, creative and enthusiastic
• Empathetic with great interpersonal skills
• A self-motivator who can inspire their team
• An excellent communicator
• Willing to work flexible hours including evening and weekends when required

Use of a car is essential.