Top job! Impact Hub Inverness Chief Executive Officer
- Part time
- £48,000 pro-rata
- On site: Inverness
- Closing 31st March 2025
About us
Impact Hub Inverness, which is the trading name of HISEZ CIC, supports the start-up and growth of social enterprises and SMEs in the Highlands and Islands. HISEZ CIC was established at the end of 2003 and since then has delivered business support services for the third sector, under contracts for the Scottish Government (including the current Just Enterprise business support programme) and others. As part of the global Impact Hub network, we also provide a co-working space and a suite of services designed to foster economic growth, sustainability and social impact within communities.
Main Purpose: To lead the operation and development of Impact Hub Inverness in such a way as to maintain and increase its influence, impact and sustainability.
Main Tasks
- Lead the overall management and development of the company
- Secure and maintain assets and revenue to ensure the company’s long term viability and impact
- Act as an advocate and raise the company’s profile, ensuring meaningful relationships/partnerships and influencing government policy
- Promote and represent the company at a senior level, building and maintaining effective partnerships and influencing government policy
- Support and develop staff in such a way as to bring out their full potential while ensuring their wellbeing
- Provide support and high quality advice to the board
- Direct the effective delivery of all of the company’s work programmes
- Ensure effective and efficient management of all staff and assets
- Ensure high diligence in financial management, budgeting and reporting
- Ensure all statutory and other legal obligations are fully met
- Maintain high standards in governance procedures
- Support the business development of the organisation through identifying new revenue streams, partnerships and business opportunities
- Undertake other tasks which from time to time may be required by the board to ensure the success of the company
Top job! Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
- Full time
- £40,000 – £45,000
- On site: Cumbernauld, with work across Kilsyth and the Northern Corridor areas
- Closing 4th April 2025
About Us
We are a well-established charity with almost 35 years of experience providing essential services and activities for individuals over the age of 60. As the primary third-sector provider in Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and the Northern Corridor areas, our services include Daycare, activity groups, befriending, volunteering opportunities, and a Community Transport fleet offering door-to-door transport. We continue to consult with the community and strive to develop our services to support the evolving needs of our community to maximise flexibility and accessibility.
The Role
We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead our organisation towards achieving its strategic goals and objectives. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional leadership qualities and a proven track record in managing diverse teams while driving financial performance. As the CEO, you will be responsible for overseeing operational management, staff leadership, service development, and strategic planning. This role requires an individual with a passion for community work, the ability to develop strong partnerships and build relationships with external partners as well as the ability to adapt services to meet emerging needs.
Key Responsibilities
• Service Management: Oversee the delivery of existing services, ensuring they are effective, person-centred, and aligned with our mission.
• Team Leadership: Provide management and support to staff and volunteers, ensuring a positive and productive working environment.
• Strategic Development: Lead on the development and implementation of service improvements, including digital support initiatives and flexible service models.
• Partnership Working: Build and maintain relationships with local organisations, funders, and stakeholders to enhance service provision and partnership opportunities.
• Community Transport: Oversee the management of the Community Transport fleet, ensuring compliance and efficient operation for service users and community groups.
• Funding and Reporting: Support funding applications, reporting, and evaluations to sustain and grow services.
• Safeguarding & Compliance: Ensure that all services operate within regulatory requirements and best practices in safeguarding and data protection.
Person Specification
Essential
• Proven experience in running the full operation of an organisation, with sound knowledge of governance requirements, within the charity, health, or social care sector.
• Proven experience in service management within the charity, health, or social care sector.
• SCQF Level 9 or SCQF Level 10 (relevant experience instead of qualification may be considered).
• Strong and demonstrable leadership and team management skills.
• Experience in service development, including digital and flexible service models.
• Excellent communication and partnership-building skills.
• Experience in funding applications and financial oversight.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, health & safety, and regulatory compliance.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach to service delivery.
• Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing circumstances.
Desirable
• Experience managing community transport services.
• Understanding of the challenges facing older and vulnerable adults in North Lanarkshire.
• Experience in managing grant funding distribution.
Top job! Director
- Full time
- £43,000
- Hybrid: Office in Glasgow, occasionally homeworking
- Closing 21st April 2025
Job Summary:
The Director is the key management leader for Interfaith Scotland and is responsible for the strategic development of its vision and purposes
Vision: To work together as people of faith for a just and inclusive Scotland
Purposes:
1. to provide a forum for faith communities in Scotland to dialogue with one another on matters of religious, national and civic importance
2. to provide face to face and virtual platforms to enrich and develop local, national and international interfaith dialogue, engagement and action
3. to promote educational activities in connection with interfaith relations
4. to encourage civic engagement by religious communities in Scotland
5. to support equality and human rights for individuals and communities with religion and belief as a protected characteristic.
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The Scottish Information Commissioner enforces and promotes freedom of information (FOI) law.
As a key member if the Commissioner’s senior management team, the Head of Business Support (HOBS) will lead the delivery of our corporate services, organisational administration and business management, supporting the Commissioner to achieve his strategic and operational objectives.
You’ll bring:
- work experience in a relevant discipline
- the necessary skills to manage a team
- excellent problem-solving skills
- strong time-management skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
- excellent writing and communication skills, including the ability to write for, or speak to, a range of audiences
- education to degree level (or equivalent level of skill or knowledge)
We offer:
- Interesting, challenging and varied work
- Starting salary - £54,792 (gross p.a.) FTE on a scale rising to £65,800 (gross p.a.) FTE
- Work location in St Andrews, Fife but some hybrid working will be possible
- Flexible working arrangements (applications on a job share basis are welcome)
Presbytery Youth Worker – Cowal Team Leader
- Full time
- £35,960 – £39,170
- On site: Clèir Eilean ì: Highlands and Hebrides (CEI)
- Closing 15th April 2025
Could you be part of something different? We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to use their gifts, skills and experience to make a difference to the lives of the people in our parishes and communities.
We are looking for someone to provide leadership for Christian youth work in Cowal, primarily through eXp – Experiencing Faith in Cowal, which is an interdenominational charity set up by Cowal Churches. As well as leading eXp, this role will also support Christian youthwork across the Presbytery.
Alongside having experience in working with young people and ability to engage with those young people in the local community who have little or no church connection, you will also have ability to resource and develop the Christian elements of Youth programmes. With excellent communication skills, you will not only lead a team but also advocate for youth work within the Presbytery.
It is an essential requirement of this role that the post-holder is a committed Christian with a live Church connection which is a Genuine Occupational Requirement in terms of the Equality Act 2010.
We have a great opportunity for the right person to join our team at Southside Housing Association. We are a friendly, forward thinking organisation where innovation, flexibility and positive communication is embraced. Our focus is on quality of service and helping others.
We are a charitable community controlled housing association owning and managing approximately 2,250 houses for social rent, 250 for Mid-Market Rent and through our factoring company SFARS, we provide a factoring service for a further 1,000 owners. We also have an extensive development programme to build new homes.
The Association is now recruiting within our Mobile Facilities Team.
The Mobile Facilities Officer post will report to the Concierge Manager, and will help deliver a comprehensive Estates Management service to the Association’s residents and properties by carrying out a wide range of duties – gardening, common area cleaning, maintenance, bulk removal, gritting etc.
Previous experience delivering an estate management service within Social Housing or similar is essential.
In today’s environment, the ability to work in a changing environment with competing pressures is necessary and the successful candidate will be a team player with a “can do” attitude and the desire to learn new things while ensuring that our customers receive the best possible service.
An opportunity has arisen to join Access to Industry’s (AI) East Lothian Employability Project. You will be a self-starter who is able to encourage engagement, build positive relationships based on trust and respect, and support progression to positive destinations. You will be a confident network builder, working autonomously in outreach.
Full details are available in the recruitment pack below.
We have a great opportunity for the right person to join our team at Southside Housing Association. We are a friendly, forward-thinking organisation where innovation, flexibility and positive communication is embraced. Our focus is on quality of service and helping others.
We are a charitable community controlled housing association owning and managing approximately 2,250 houses for social rent, providing a factoring service for approximately 750 owners and manage just over 250 properties through our subsidiary Southside Lettings for Mid-Market. We also have an extensive development programme to build new homes.
The Association is now recruiting within our Multi Site Concierge Team for a Sessional worker.
The Sessional Concierge post will report to the Concierge Manager, and will help deliver a comprehensive Estates Management service to the Association’s residents and properties by carrying out a wide range of duties – common area cleaning, bulk removal, gritting etc. This post is also the first point of contact on the site for many residents.
Previous experience delivering an estate management service within Social Housing or similar is essential.
In today’s environment, the ability to work in a changing environment with competing pressures is necessary and the successful candidate will be a team player with a “can do” attitude and the desire to learn new things while ensuring that our customers receive the best possible service.
Children & Young Person’s Prevention Worker (Domestic Abuse)
- Part time
- £28,950 pro-rata
- On site: East Dunbartonshire
- Closing 25th April 2025
- 21 hours per week (exact working pattern to be negotiated but must include a Wednesday)
- Pay Rate: £28,950.77 (pro rata for this role is £17,370.46)
- Pension Contribution of 8%
- Optional on-call allowance of 7.5%
- 30 days’ annual leave per annum (entitlement for this post will be pro rata)
- 12 public holidays per annum (entitlement for this post will be pro rata)
- Training and development opportunities
- Reimbursement of mileage & necessary expenses
East Dunbartonshire Women’s Aid (EDWA) is looking for a passionate and skilled individual to lead our early intervention and prevention work with young people aged 11-18. This vital role aims to prevent domestic abuse by promoting healthy relationships and empowering young people to challenge harmful behaviours.
As our Children and Young Person's Prevention Worker, you will design and deliver educational workshops within schools and community settings in East Dunbartonshire. These sessions will address key topics such as healthy relationships, emotional well-being, and challenging misogynistic behaviours. You’ll also collaborate with schools and partner agencies to develop tailored interventions that inspire change and build resilience in young people.
The role involves developing creative resources, engaging with diverse audiences, and keeping on top of emerging trends like the influence of online media. You’ll provide post-session support by signposting further resources or referrals where needed and ensure robust monitoring and reporting to demonstrate the impact of the work.
Candidates should have:
- Experience in delivering engaging educational workshops tailored for young people in schools or community settings.
- An understanding of domestic abuse and gender-based violence, including how social norms and online influences contribute to harmful behaviours.
- A clear passion for working with young people around this subject matter.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills to connect with young people, professionals, and partner organisations.
- A deep awareness and understanding of teenage culture, social media platforms, and emerging trends—including the language young people use, key influencers, and digital spaces. The ability to incorporate this knowledge into workshops in a relatable and impactful way is essential.
- Strong organisational and IT skills, with the ability to create resources, track progress, and report on impact.
- A firm commitment to feminist principles and gender equality
The role will involve work across East Dunbartonshire, particularly in schools. Attendance will be required at weekly team meetings in our main office in Kirkintilloch to fulfil collective management responsibilities. Flexibility and the ability to travel throughout the local area are essential.
This is an exciting and necessary new post which is currently funded by East Dunbartonshire Council through the Children & Families Wellbeing Fund for 1 year (after start date), with the opportunity to reapply in Year 2.
Posts are subject to a successful PVG scheme check, suitable references and completion of a satisfactory 6-month induction period. Applicants must also demonstrate they have the right to legally work in the UK.
About U-evolve
U-evolve is an Edinburgh mental health charity for 11–21-year-olds. Founded in 2015, we support over 100 young people annually with free to access Coaching, Counselling and Therapeutic services. Each year we deliver over 1,000 hours of individual support to help Edinburgh’s young people feel better.
About the role
We are looking for compassionate and committed people to join our board, who align with our values of kindness, empathy, inclusivity, collaboration and learning. You will play a vital role in governance, making important decisions and ensuring that U-evolve meets the mental health needs of young people in Edinburgh. You will attend up to six meetings each year alongside development sessions with the staff team. After launching our strategy at the end of last year it is an exciting time to be joining the organisation as we look forward to our 10th birthday year and beyond.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for passionate individuals who care deeply about youth mental health; its quality, accessibility, and availability. We want our board to reflect the diverse individuals we support and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Previous board experience would be advantage, but it is not essential.
We are currently looking for trustees with skills in the following areas:
Finance – we currently have a vacancy for the Treasurer role which requires professional experience in the financial sector.
Voluntary Sector – we are looking for experience at a senior level in the voluntary sector, ideally with knowledge of both young people and the Edinburgh landscape.
Therapeutic Skills – we would like to appoint a trustee with a therapeutic background who can support the expansion of our counselling and art therapy services alongside ethical codes of practice.
What you will gain
You’ll gain a wealth of experience across a range of disciplines, making high level decisions and working with a diverse group of trustees. You’ll work alongside young people, our dedicate staff team and existing Trustees to make a real difference to lives of young people in Edinburgh.