Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) is a vital part of Scotland’s careers & skills system. We are employer-led and it is our priority to make it easier for employers to connect with young people in schools and colleges across Scotland. It’s a team effort to support young people to prepare for the world of work. Through DYW, employers can provide inspirational opportunities for young people to help them understand and develop the skills they need to succeed.
Do you want to be part of a team connecting employers with young people and working with partners to make this happen? Our DYW Programme Delivery Manager role may be just right for you.
If you would like your working day to include activities like:
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If you are keen to get involved to influence education and help shape the future workforce Scotland needs, we’d love to hear from you.
You will be based in central Edinburgh with travel throughout our region.
The role is classed as ‘Regulated Work’: a Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) membership is required (application to the scheme may be made by us upon conditional offer of the post).
CVS Falkirk & District is looking for an inspiring and strategic leader to join us as our new Deputy Chief Executive Officer. This is a pivotal role at the heart of our organisation, supporting the Chief Executive and Board of Directors to deliver our vision for a thriving, resilient, and empowered third sector across Falkirk and District.
About The Role
The Deputy CEO will play a central part in shaping the organisation’s strategic direction, strengthening partnerships, and ensuring high quality service delivery. The role combines strategic leadership with hands on operational oversight, supporting our teams, developing new opportunities, and representing CVS Falkirk & District across a wide range of local and national forums.
Key areas of responsibility include:
• Leading, motivating, and developing staff to deliver high quality services and community engagement
• Building strong relationships with partners across the third sector, local authority, health and social care, national bodies, and funders
• Overseeing operational performance, quality assurance, and reporting against outcome frameworks
• Driving innovation, service development, and continuous improvement
• Acting as a key ambassador for CVS Falkirk & District, promoting our values and strengthening our reputation
About You
We are looking for someone who brings a blend of strategic insight, operational strength, and a genuine passion for community impact. You will thrive in a collaborative environment, be confident in building partnerships, and bring a positive, people centred approach to leadership.
You will bring:
• Proven experience in senior leadership within the third sector or a related field
• Strong relationship building skills and the ability to influence at all levels
• Experience in managing teams, developing people, and fostering a high performance culture
• A track record of delivering services, managing projects, and meeting organisational objectives
• Commitment to equality, inclusion, and the values of the third sector
About The Organisation
CVS Falkirk & District is a dynamic and growing charity dedicated to supporting, connecting, and representing charities, social enterprises, community groups, and volunteers across the region. As a Third Sector Interface (TSI), we play a vital bridging role between the third sector and statutory partners.
We are a people led organisation where community, collaboration, and compassion shape everything we do. We aim to attract and retain people who are community focused, inspiring, and passionate about making a difference. Our team is the heart of our organisation, and we work hard to create a supportive, rewarding, and enjoyable place to work.
Dalmuir Park Housing Association is entering an exciting new chapter. With a new Chief Executive recently appointed and a refreshed leadership structure being introduced, we are seeking an exceptional Head of Housing to play a central role in shaping the future of our organisation.
This is a unique opportunity to step into a strategic leadership role at a time of genuine transformation. You will lead our housing services, including housing management, income, tenancy sustainment, customer experience and community engagement. You will work closely with our newly established Head of Assets as part of a collaborative and forward thinking Leadership Team.
While the role carries significant responsibility, it also offers the opportunity to shape how housing services evolve over the coming years. Working alongside the Chief Executive and a refreshed Leadership Team, you will play a key role in strengthening performance, culture and ways of working, while ensuring high‑quality outcomes for tenants and communities.
The full job description and person specification can be found in our recruitment pack on our website.
Our Culture and Values
At Dalmuir Park, we are proud to be a people centred organisation. We value openness, collaboration and mutual respect, and we work hard to create an environment where colleagues support one another, share knowledge and feel empowered to make a difference.
We are a close knit community housing association where decisions are made with integrity and with a strong focus on delivering positive outcomes for tenants and customers. Many of our people have developed their careers with us over time, contributing to a culture built on trust, care and shared purpose.
This role will suit someone who:
Verture is looking for a Leadership Programme Manager who will play a pivotal role in developing our Scotland-wide programmes, managing relationships with national stakeholders, and ensuring these programmes deliver significant impact.
If you’re passionate about climate adaptation and have the skills to lead complex national programmes, we invite you to join our team of changemakers and help create a climate-resilient Scotland that benefits everyone.
Verture is seeking a Regional Programme Manager to support Regional Adaptation Partnerships across the Highlands, Clyde, South-East Scotland, and Tayside. You will work closely with local stakeholders to address the impacts of climate change, build resilience, develop shared adaptation visions, and deliver practical solutions.
If you’re passionate about bridging national policy with local actions and crafting tailored climate strategies for Scotland’s varied regions, we invite you to join our team of changemakers and help create a climate-resilient Scotland that benefits everyone.
The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) is seeking an experienced and values driven senior leader to join our Executive Team as Director of Operations & Membership.
In this pivotal role, you will lead the organisational functions that power SFHA’s success including governance, finance, people and culture, membership services, corporate services, risk and digital compliance. You will ensure our operations are efficient, our services deliver exceptional value, and our members experience a modern, professional and supportive federation.
You will lead governance, organisational compliance and the delivery of high quality Board and Committee support while overseeing financial planning, reporting and resource management to ensure long term sustainability. You will drive a positive and inclusive people culture by leading HR, workforce development and organisational wellbeing, and strengthen the membership offer by ensuring services reflect sector needs and deliver clear value. In addition, you will improve systems, processes and data use to enhance operational performance and the member experience, while providing visible leadership across the organisation and deputising for the Chief Executive when required.
You will be a senior leader with experience across operations, corporate services, membership or organisational management, skilled in leading multidisciplinary teams and shaping a positive culture. Confident working with Boards and senior stakeholders, you will be an effective communicator with a strong track record of improving systems, services and organisational performance, and you will be motivated by purpose, collaboration and delivering meaningful impact.
At SFHA, we believe in collaboration, integrity and the collective strength of our members. We are looking for someone who shares these values — someone who leads with respect, empowers people, champions inclusion, and is committed to building an organisation that supports the people who provide safe, warm and affordable homes across Scotland. If you’re inspired by purpose and driven to make a difference, we would be delighted to hear from you.
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:
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!
Circular Communities Scotland is a small but rapidly growing national charity, with a staff team of 12 and income of £527k last year. We are a membership network with a vision for a thriving circular economy in Scotland with local communities benefiting from the social, environmental, and economic outcomes. With a growing membership of over 270 charities, social enterprises and community groups we are always looking for new ways to support the reuse, repair and recycling Third Sector and see our vision become a reality.
Our outgoing CEO has taken Circular Communities Scotland to a strong position as a thriving charity with a strong track record of delivery. Are you the inspirational leader who can take forward our vitally important work in member support and representation in a challenging external environment?
We are determined to get the right person to join our strong team which is why we are open to exploring different options regarding place of work (office or hybrid) within Scotland. Post holders should be able to travel to our Stirling Office and central belt-based stakeholders about two days per week. At all levels of the organisation, we are strongly committed to staff wellbeing, equality, diversity and inclusion and we welcome and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups.
Full details about the role can be found in the job description and person specification.
The Volunteer Tutors Organisation (VTO) is seeking an exceptional Head of Service to lead the charity through its next stage of growth.
VTO exists to build a more equitable society through education by providing high-quality tutoring to children and young people who need it most. The Head of Service is the organisation’s most senior operational role, responsible for leading the team, delivering our strategy, and ensuring the effective running of the charity.
Reporting directly to the Board of Trustees, the successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the future of VTO by strengthening our services, diversifying funding, and expanding our reach to support more young people across Scotland.
If you are a passionate, energetic leader who wants to make a measurable difference in the lives of children and young people, we would love to hear from you.
A full Job Description is available for download below.
Who Cares? Scotland is Scotland’s only national independent membership organisation for Care Experienced people. Our strategic vision is to secure a lifetime of equality, respect, and love for Care Experienced people in Scotland.
At the heart of Who Cares? Scotland’s work are the rights of Care Experienced people, and the power of their voices to bring about positive change.
We provide individual lifelong relationship-based independent advocacy and a broad range of imaginative participatory and engagement opportunities for Care Experienced people across Scotland. We work alongside Corporate Parents and communities to broaden understanding and create change. We work with policy makers, leaders, and elected representatives locally and nationally to shape law, policy, and practice, working together to build on the aspirations of The Promise and secure positive change.
The post is primarily focused on the development, delivery, and evaluation of our Communities that Care work within schools primarily in Edinburgh but will feed into our national work too. Providing training and support to schools and other organisations across Scotland and leading on the evaluation and reporting will be key to this role.
The post holder will work with the Coordinator and existing Development Officer to deliver and report on an already-established programme of training and support for all schools in Edinburgh. The post holder will be responsible for liaising with all primary and secondary schools and key senior leaders within the local authority; providing ongoing training and support; gathering evaluation data via ongoing consultation and focus groups with teachers and pupils; and reporting on the impact of this work on the school community/wider local authority.
Whilst the post holder will have a principal focus on Edinburgh schools, they will also support the delivery of the Communities that Care model to schools and local authorities across the country. Participation is also a key part of this role, with the post holder leading on the development, delivery, monitoring and evaluation of local participation groups and supporting local Care Experienced people to engage with our wider membership offer.
The successful candidate will be joining Who Cares? Scotland at an exciting time, when the voices of those who are in or have experienced care are growing in power, individually and collectively – bringing with them insight, challenge, hope and change. While we would welcome the knowledge gathered through relevant qualifications, we are just as interested in relevant work experience.
We welcome and encourage applications from those with experience of care.
If this sounds like the role for you, we would love to hear from you. For an informal conversation about this opportunity please contact Ray MacLean at rmclean@whocaresscotland.org.