The Office of the Patient Safety Commissioner for Scotland plays a vital role in strengthening the safety and quality of healthcare across the nation. Independent of government and the NHS, the Office amplifies the voices of patients and families, identifying systemic risks and driving evidence-based improvements that make healthcare safer for all. Through rigorous, impartial investigations and constructive engagement with health bodies, regulators, and patient groups, the Office seeks to uncover and address the underlying causes of harm—ensuring that learning from adverse events leads to enduring improvements in policy, practice, and culture across Scotland’s health system.

This role leads the delivery of corporate services and operational management across finance, audit, governance, ICT, office management and information governance, ensuring robust systems, controls and value for money. Working closely with the Executive Director, the postholder supports business and strategic planning, risk management, reporting and parliamentary outputs, while providing high quality secretariat support to the Patient Safety Commissioner. The role also drives continuous improvement through project and change management to enhance organisational effectiveness.

To be successful in this role, you will have experience of leading and managing corporate services, with the ability to operate confidently and manage relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, providing clear, authoritative advice. You will have excellent administrative, organisational and analytical skills, alongside a strong understanding of governance, risk, and public sector accountability. It would be beneficial if you have an awareness and understanding of the Scottish Parliament systems, the NHS and patient safety landscape.

Recruitment for the Patient Safety Commissioner is being managed by the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman’s office.

At Space we believe that connections build communities.

Well established in South West Edinburgh for over 30 years, our team of staff and volunteers engage with our communities to design and deliver services that create environments where people feel supported, empowered and valued.

We are in the final year of our current strategy; as we head into 26/27, we will be reviewing progress and embarking on our strategy for 2027-2030.

The Role

The Head of Community and Connections is a key leadership role, taking ownership of our frontline services which includes our varied and diverse work with Children and Young People, Adults and Older People, and Community Learning and Development. More information about our services can be found on our website spacescot.org.

You’ll be line managing a team of experienced, skilled and passionate individuals, enhancing their strengths and supporting them to further develop.

Working closely with our Board, CEO and Management Team you’ll help to shape strategy, strengthen partnerships and ensure the standard of our services remain high quality, sustainable and rooted in community need.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a pivotal leadership role at a defining moment for Space.

You’ll play a central role in shaping our next strategy, influencing what our services look like over the next 3–5 years, and helping translate ambition into meaningful impact.

Alongside this, you’ll support the development of an emerging Community Health Service — building on strong foundations to create something ambitious, responsive and genuinely impactful for local communities.

If you’re someone who enjoys shaping direction, developing people and turning ideas into reality, this is a role with real scope and influence.

Day to day you be:

• Helping develop and deliver Space’s organisational strategy

• Shaping services to be impactful and responsive, spotting opportunities to grow, improve or reimagine what we do — always guided by community voice

• Representing Space confidently across networks, partnerships and collaborations

• Supporting and developing Project Managers to flourish in their role, coaching, creating space for reflection and learning, sharing learning and championing continuous improvement

• Ensuring safeguarding, compliance and HR responsibilities are understood and embedded

• Leading change thoughtfully — bringing people with you

• Overseeing service budgets and supporting managers to feel confident with finances

• Working alongside our fundraising team to identify, secure and sustain funding

• Building strong, transparent relationships with funders and partners

• Be a key leader in the Space team, building positive working relationships across the organisation

What it’s like to work at Space:

We care deeply about what we do and how we work. We work hard and get stuck in because we truly care about our community and each other.

We live our values – they’re not just words printed on letterheads.

We’re a team and work collaboratively, we support each other to succeed, we value relationships as much as results – egos are best left at the door.

We’re not a finished article, we’re still evolving, still learning and not everything is perfectly optimised (yet).

We find a way – we focus on solutions; challenges are puzzles to be worked out not excuses to give up.

We’re curious and innovative, we challenge the norm and aren’t scared to voice ideas if we think we have a better way.

The sector is demanding and unpredictable at times, priorities shift but if difficult decisions have to be made and we do it with integrity and maintain a people first ethos.

We have a pretty flexible approach to work - we know that everyone’s body clocks, responsibilities and preferred working environments differ. At the same time, we really value staying connected and collaborating with each other. From experience, our work is at its strongest when we come together, so we encourage a healthy balance with a regular presence in the office.

What you’ll bring:

• Experience of leading or overseeing frontline Health & Social Care or community based services at a senior level

• A people first mindset and strong, values led people management experience

• Good judgement – you’ll know when to stick to policy and when to exercise common sense to make balanced decisions

• A positive can do attitude, ready to roll your sleeves up and take on challenges

• Clear communication, being able to naturally connect with people on all levels across the organisation and with stakeholders, and easily build a reputation for being approachable and trustworthy

• Confidence working with budgets and financial information, able to not only understand but translate them to others. Knowledge of charity finances would be an advantage

• Experience of working with a Board of Trustees and reporting to funders

• The ability to plan well, write business cases and manage multiple complex projects at the same time

• Strong digital skills, confidence using Microsoft Office (we use Outlook, SharePoint, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and digital collaboration tools

• A solid understanding of health & safety practices and safeguarding

• Some flexibility with working hours to provide occasional on call telephone support to services that run out with typical office hours.

Because every child deserves a fair start in life.

At Home-Start Edinburgh, we believe in the power of early intervention and the life-changing potential of strong, nurturing relationships. We're here for families with young children in Edinburgh facing challenging circumstances—whether it’s isolation, mental health struggles, or financial insecurity. Our skilled volunteers work alongside these families, empowering them to thrive. Now, we’re looking for a Chief Executive Officer to join our dedicated team and help us continue delivering this vital mission.

About the Role

The CEO is responsible for implementing our strategic plan, which enables support to over 400 families a year through 1:1 and group work support. You will manage a team of staff and work collaboratively with partners to ensure families in Edinburgh get the right support at the right time. You will also work alongside Home-Start Edinburgh’s trustees to ensure the organisation is well governed, and participate in the Home-Start network both within Scotland and the UK.

What You’ll Do

• Lead a supportive yet purposeful team of staff and volunteers, which enables them to perform at their best
• Develop relationships within the sector to enable Home-Start to be part of an ecosystem of support for families
• Ensure the charity is operationally well managed
• Work with the Board of Directors to support strategic governance
• Collaborate with Home-Start network, following systems and processes to ensure Home-Start Edinburgh performs at its best

What You Bring

We’re looking for someone with:

• Knowledge and experience of charity leadership
• Knowledge and experience of the early years sector
• A flexible and adaptable personality that can respond to business needs as they arise
• A consistent and reliable work ethic

Why Join Home-Start Edinburgh?

At Home-Start Edinburgh, we believe:

• Early childhood matters. Healthy development – from conception to infancy and beyond - provides the foundation for future learning, behaviour and health. It is the launchpad for a child to become a happy and well-functioning adult.
• Empowerment and enjoyment are key. Families thrive when parents feel confident, have nurturing relationships with their children, and the whole family can experience the joy of life together.
• Needs-based and responsive support. We listen to families and provide flexible support based on their needs and challenges. No two families are the same and we work to address individual needs and support families as long as they need us.
• We believe in the power of relationships. Our volunteers support nurturing relationships in the families they support, and we work in partnership with others who share our values and our vision.

You’ll be part of a small, mission-driven team with the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution. We’re proud of the impact we make together and we want someone who shares our belief that childhood can’t wait.

Developing the Young Workforce, Edinburgh, Midlothian and East Lothian are hiring!

Contract: 35 Hours per week, one year maternity cover contract to start August 2026.

'Young people are key to our future economic success so it is crucial we do as much as we can to prepare them for the world of work and open up job opportunities for all’

We are looking for a dynamic leader to support our employer-led team and programme of work to deliver impact for all involved.

If you would thrive in a role where:

• You are translating national policy into local action to have impact on the ground
• Partnership and collaboration sits at the heart of planning
• Change is constant and you can lead a team successfully through this
• Your team are making great things happen for young people in education
• Innovation is harnessed
• You are presenting and communicating with senior leaders in education and business
• Internal and external communication are critical

And some of the day-to-day expectations that comes with this...

• Leading the geographically dispersed team across Edinburgh, Midlothian and East Lothian
• Reporting on activities and progress to the Board and grant funders
• Managing a communications strategy
• Being part of a solution-focused community of partners, employers and educators
• Budget planning and management

If you are:

• Strategically, economically and politically aware
• Passionate about leading change so young people are Informed, Inspired and Hired
• Organised, a planner, creative and innovative problem solver
• A strong communicator, networker and influencer

We would love to hear from you!

The role is classed as ‘Regulated Work’ so a Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) membership is required (application to the scheme will be made by us upon conditional offer of the post).

The Head of Corporate Services is a senior strategic leadership role responsible for the effective management and development of the organisation’s corporate functions, with a primary professional lead for finance, accounting and financial governance.

The postholder will ensure strong financial stewardship, robust governance, and high‑quality corporate support that enables safe, effective and sustainable delivery of care and support services. The role plays a critical part in organisational resilience, assurance to the Board, and delivery of the Workforce Excellence and financial sustainability strategies.

Care Support Scotland

We are a charity with decades of experience supporting people across Scotland, providing those who need us with support that ranges from Mental Health, Learning Disability and Neurodiversity, Youth and Adult Homelessness and Older People services. Guided by our values of Respect and Compassion, we empower both the people we support and our colleagues to Thrive every day

Why Work With Us?

At Care Support Scotland caring isn’t just a job — it’s who we are. Join our dedicated team and help transform lives while growing your own career.

• Pension contributions matched up to 6%
• Financial Flexibility – Access your wages as you earn them with our Earned Wage Access benefit.
• Employee Assistance Programme through HSF
• Contribution to HSF Health Plan – supporting your everyday health needs
• Generous annual leave – 33 days including public holidays, increasing with service
• Supportive absence policies to help when you need time off
• Death in Benefit Cover – 2x annual salary
• Support with funded qualifications
• Career development and progression opportunities

CAB West Lothian is seeking an experienced and values‑driven Chief Executive Officer to lead the organisation and deliver high‑quality advice and support services across West Lothian.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight, ensuring effective governance, financial sustainability and delivery of the organisation’s charitable purposes. The role includes leading day‑to‑day operations, driving income generation, strengthening partnerships, and representing the organisation locally and nationally.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of the organisation’s strategy, operations and charitable objectives

• Work in partnership with the Board to ensure strong governance and compliance

• Provide financial leadership, including budgeting and sustainability

• Lead fundraising, income generation and partnership development

• Represent the organisation and act as its principal advocate

• Lead and develop staff, promoting a positive and inclusive culture

About You

You will be a proven senior leader with experience in a charity, public sector or values‑led organisation. You will bring strong strategic, financial and governance skills, experience of funding and partnerships, and the ability to lead people and influence stakeholders. Knowledge of Scottish charity governance and the advice or community sector is desirable.

Why Join Us?

This is a rare opportunity to lead a highly regarded local organisation with strong partnerships, a committed Board and team, and a clear purpose. You will play a key role in shaping the future of advice and support services in West Lothian.

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.

About The Open Door Edinburgh:

The Open Door (Scottish Charity Number SC007315) has provided activities and services for adults at our Morningside hub for over forty years. It remains well-supported by the community and has developed into a high-quality day service for more vulnerable older adults, providing transport and meals during Monday-Friday sessions. We centre care, connection and community at The Open Door and have a dedicated and skilled team of staff and volunteers who keep the service welcoming and enriching for all. Currently a team of eight staff and twenty volunteers support about forty individuals per week.

Purpose of Job

As registered manager, to hold overall responsibility for the organisation, management, review and development of services. To provide strategic leadership, day-to-day management and lead a team of staff and volunteers. To provide exceptional quality care inspectorate registered day care services for older adults as well as other projects to promote community inclusion, following best practice guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic and Operational Duties and Accountability

Lead development and delivery of The Open Door business plan in alignment with our values and charitable objectives.

Set and track performance against agreed key performance indicators.

Deliver and report to existing service level agreements for statutory contracts, tender for future contracts.

Governance: supporting the decision-making processes of the Board of Trustees, including setting agendas and preparing reports; ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, safeguarding and best-practice governance requirements.

Oversee quality assurance processes and lead on impact data reporting.

Oversee the financial health of the organisation to support long-term sustainability. Prepare and monitor budgets, including controlling costs, analysing variances, forecasting and preparing reports. Use of Xero Software package is important.

Manage payroll system, ensuring accuracy and compliance with both UK regulations and organisational policies

Deliver a fundraising strategy including developing and submitting grant applications, reporting on grants.

Manage all back-office administrative functions including IT, cyber-security, health and safety, information management and complaints handling.

People and culture: manage all HR functions, supporting a collaborative culture with high standards of care and opportunities for staff development. Recruitment and management of staff. Recruitment and management of volunteers. Manage organisational changes which arise, centring our values of community and care.

Develop and maintain effective communications and marketing. Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and strengthen local partnerships, acting as an ambassador for The Open Door.

Identify and manage organisational risks, ensuring appropriate mitigation and communication with the Board.

Head of Care Services Duties and Accountability

Act as the Care Inspectorate Registered Manager.

Lead and manage provision of the day service, promoting the wellbeing, rights, equality and diversity of individuals using or working for the service.

Meet regulatory requirements, including planning for inspections, compiling evidence, pursuing quality improvement.

Monitor and manage the quality of the service.

Lead planning process for care or support plans.

Oversee management and continuing professional development of staff team, including maintaining training records.

Act as Lead Safeguarding Officer.

Hold responsibility for monitoring, recording checks and reporting on health and safety standards, including food safety and food hygiene.

Manage transport, including compliance, policy implementation, maintenance and driver management for the Open Door minibus.

Advocate on behalf of members and their carers when appropriate, including making referrals or signposting to relevant sources of support.

This list of responsibilities is not exhaustive and will include other duties as directed by the Board of Trustees from time to time.

Required Qualifications, Skills & Experience

Essential Qualifications:

Eligible to become the Registered Manager with the Care Inspectorate-

Must hold or be in process of obtaining SVQ Social Services and Healthcare at SCQF Level 9 and SVQ 4 Care Services Leadership and Management (SCQF Level 10) or equivalent

[Desirable Qualifications: Degree in relevant health or social care subject]

Essential Knowledge:

Demonstrable experience in a senior management role, preferably in a health, social care or not-for-profit organisation

Experience providing care services to elderly or vulnerable people, including care assessments and applying National Care Standards

Sound financial awareness and experience of managing budgets

Experience of management of a staff team and volunteers

[Desirable knowledge: experience with charity/voluntary sector or fundraising]

Essential skills/abilities:

Strong organisational and administrative skills – able to prioritise and delegate

Proficient IT skills, confident with Office 365

Able to motivate and support staff and volunteers

Excellent communication skills both oral and written

Desire to deliver excellent care services with integrity and warmth

[Desirable skills: full, valid UK driving licence]

Benefits:

Holidays: 6 weeks including public holidays

Employer contribution to pension plan

Probation:

The first three months of employment shall be a probationary period during which employee suitability for the position and performance will be assessed.

Please note this post is subject to satisfactory PVG check and references.

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

About us

We are Young Scot, Scotland’s national youth information and citizenship agency. We’re a constant in the lives of young people, woven into the very fabric of growing up in Scotland. We’ve been delivering direct services for over 40 years to ensure that all young people in Scotland are connected to information, opportunities and experiences that support them to live happy and fulfilling lives.

Young Scot is a nationally trusted brand with deep reach, strong partnerships and unique assets - including data, insight, participation expertise and access to young people across Scotland. More than 880,000 young people have a Young Scot National Entitlement Card, with more than 160,000 of them signed up as Young Scot members. Last year our young.scot site had almost 1.7million visits, and well over 1000 locations across Scotland offer Young Scot perks and discounts.

The role

Young Scot is seeking a strategic, entrepreneurial and delivery-focused leader to help shape and drive a step-change in how we generate income and build partnerships.

This is a pivotal role at a defining moment for the organisation with the recent appointment of a new CEO, as well launching a new organisational strategic vision. As we evolve our operating model and ambitions, you will lead the development of a more diverse, sustainable and innovative income portfolio - ensuring we can continue to deliver meaningful impact for young people aged 11–26 across Scotland.

Working closely with the CEO and senior leadership team (SLT), you will design and implement a new income generation strategy, unlocking opportunities across corporate partnerships, trusts and foundations, public sector funding and earned income streams. You will take an “intrapreneurial” approach - building new propositions, testing ideas and embedding a culture where income generation is seen as a shared organisational priority.

This role offers significant autonomy, creativity and influence. You will be equally comfortable setting strategic direction and personally leading high-value relationships, as you are enabling written bids and researching new partnerships.

Why this role matters

This role will:

Strengthen our financial resilience and long-term sustainability

Unlock new forms of value and social income generation

Expand our influence across sectors and policy areas

Enable us to reach and support more young people