.png)
.png)
Top job! Project Accountant & Finance Operations Lead
- Full time
- £46,171 – £53,819
- On site: Grantown on Spey
- Closing 17th February 2026
About Us:
The Cairngorms National Park is an incredible place to live and work. The UK’s largest national park is a place of sheer abundance, having more high mountain ground than anywhere else in the UK, the largest Caledonian forest, some of Scotland’s purest rivers and finest livestock rearing farmland. It is also home to 25 percent of the UK’s rare and endangered species. It is a truly unique place to work, with our dedicated and passionate Corporate Services team who are committed to providing the best people experience, every day. Furthermore, there is access to some of the most beautiful countryside straight from our Headquarters office door.
The Cairngorms National Park Authority is a fantastic place to work and offers great opportunities to grow your career. The Park Authority is listed in the UK’s top 100 best not- for-profit companies to work for. We’re dedicated to both this amazing place and our employees.
We now have an exciting opportunity for a Project Accountant & Finance Operations Lead to join the the Park Authority, to manage financial support services both to core services and to externally funded projects, to line manage the finance team, and to support the Head of Finance and Corporate Operations by providing an effective and efficient financial management and accounting service to the Park Authority.
Equalities:
CNPA is an inclusive organisation and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity, relationship status, disability, age and social class. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, disabled and LGBTQ+ communities, as they are under-represented in the environment sector.
We are Disability Confident committed employer, if you are an applicant with disabilities who meets the essential requirements of the post, we will interview you. In all circumstances CNPA appoints on merit-based evidence the applicant supplies in meeting the essential criteria for the post.
The Role:
As the Project Accountant & Finance Operations Lead you will manage financial support services both to core services and to externally funded projects, including the National Lottery Heritage Funded “Cairngorms 2030” Programme.
You will support the Head of Finance and Corporate Operations by providing an effective and efficient financial management and accounting service to the Park Authority, including integration with corporate budgeting, financial accounting and final accounts.
The postholder will support non-financial colleagues to develop their financial expertise and to comply with financial procedures.
As the Project Accountant & Finance Operations Lead, you will also oversee the payroll and pensions service and provide line management to the finance team.
So, if you are keen to be our Project Accountant & Finance Operations Lead and you can display the skills and experience listed here, this is the role you’ve been waiting for.
Further information regarding the role can be found in the job description.
CNPA Benefits:
- 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days with service, plus Public Holidays
- Professional development
- Flexible working
- Cycle to work scheme
- Use of pool cars
Civil service pension scheme – some of the benefits include:
- member contribution rates among the lowest in the public sector
- tax relief on your contributions
- generous employer contributions
- a secure, inflation-proof pension for life, with no investment uncertainty
- the option of tax-free lump sum on retirement
- potential access to ill health and injury benefits if you become too ill to work
- life assurance cover
- benefits for loved ones and dependants
- options to increase your pension
- keeping all your pensions in one place by transferring in a pension you have built up elsewhere
- support from our trusted charity partners
About You:
To be considered as our Project Accountant & Finance Operations Lead, you’ll need:
- Fully qualified accountant / CCAB professional accountancy qualification
- Knowledge and experience of running an organisational payroll and managing all associated tax and other returns
- Must have excellent numerical skills and substantial, proven experience of using excel spreadsheets and manipulating financial data and figures
- Demonstrable capacity to analyse information and to present the results of that analysis in a clear and accessible manner
- Demonstrable aptitude and skills to deliver payroll and pensions administration services
- Must have experience of handling confidential information, and respecting and adhering to that confidentiality
- Excellent communication skills – verbal, written and presentational
- IT skills – competent user of the standard Microsoft suite of products
- Permission to work in the UK
Top job! Director of Finance and Business Services
- Full time
- £90,000 – £95,000
- Hybrid: Edinburgh
- Closing 13th February 2026
Blackwood Homes and Care is one of Scotland’s most innovative providers of accessible homes, care, and independent living solutions. Our mission, helping people live their lives to the full, shapes services that promote independence, dignity and inclusion for people with disabilities, older people, and anyone who needs tailored support. As demand for independent living increases, Blackwood is modernising its systems, strengthening its foundations and investing in sustainable, future-focused solutions.
The Director of Finance & Business Services is a pivotal leadership role at a defining moment for Blackwood. Reporting to the Chief Executive and as part of the Senior Management Team, you will lead finance, business development, commercial activity, procurement and digital services. You will ensure that financial strategy, long-term planning, treasury and performance management are aligned to organisational priorities, translating complex financial information into clear insight for both financial and non-financial audiences and supporting effective decision-making and delivery of the Business Plan. You will also strengthen systems, controls and governance as we continue to work with the Scottish Housing Regulator on sustained compliance and improvement.
As a visible and values-driven leader, you will build a high-performance culture across Finance, Digital and Business Development, driving improvement, operational excellence and value for money. We are seeking a qualified accountant with a strong track record of strategic financial leadership, multidisciplinary team management, major budget oversight and organisational change. Commercially sharp and analytically strong, you will lead growth initiatives, build effective partnerships and identify opportunities while developing trusted relationships with colleagues, lenders, regulators and Board members.
This role offers a rare opportunity to shape the future of an organisation with a powerful social purpose, contributing to the sustainability and long-term success of Blackwood, helping create homes, services and technologies that transform lives across Scotland.
Blackwood is headquartered in Edinburgh and offers hybrid working, with three days per week expected in the office and travel to sites across Scotland as required.
Top job! Deputy Treasurer (Wider Church) – Stewardship and Finance
- Full time
- £69,719 – £77,221
- Hybrid: Edinburgh
- Closing 9th February 2026
The Church of Scotland is seeking a Deputy Treasurer (Wider Church) to act as deputy to the Head of Finance and General Treasurer. They will be responsible for providing support to presbyteries, congregations, and the Church of Scotland Investors Trust (COSIT) in all matters of financial governance and assisting the Head of Finance and General Treasurer with shaping and implementing the Church’s financial strategy.
We’re looking for an exceptional ACCAB-qualified professional with:
- Significant experience of operating as a senior member of a management team.
- Experience preparing SORP-compliant charity accounts and budgets
- The ability to deliver expert technical guidance on charity financial accounting.
- An excellent communicator with the ability to confidently communicate financial information to non-finance people.
- Prepare and present training sessions to groups of participants with varying levels of knowledge.
About Us
Waverley Care is Scotland’s leading HIV and hepatitis C charity. Guided by the voices and experiences of the people we support, our work helps shape vital services and influences national policy on sexual health and blood borne viruses. Our vision is a Scotland where everyone living with, or at risk of, HIV and hepatitis C is treated with dignity, acceptance, and respect. Through our services, we create safe spaces where people can connect, share experiences, and build confidence. We work to end isolation and support people affected by HIV or hepatitis C to live well.
About Our Board
Waverley Care’s Board brings together a committed group of trustees who are responsible for the charity’s governance and strategic direction. Working collectively, trustees ensure that Waverley Care remains focused on its purpose and continues to deliver meaningful impact for the people and communities we support.
Who we would like to hear from
Previous experience of being a charity trustee is not essential, as training and mentoring will be available to support successful candidates to develop their skills and confidence in the role. We are seeking people who can contribute insight and perspective to the Board across two areas. You may bring experience in one or both.
We are particularly keen to broaden the diversity of our Board and to include the voices of people from the communities we work with. This may include:
- People with lived experience of HIV or hepatitis C.
- People from communities disproportionately affected by HIV or hepatitis C.
- Professionals with experience working in the HIV or hepatitis C sector
We are also interested in hearing from people who can bring specific professional expertise or qualifications in one or more of the following areas:
- HR
- Fundraising
- Finance
Time Commitment
As a trustee, you would be expected to attend four Board meetings per year. Meetings are normally held quarterly in Edinburgh city centre and, while we encourage trustees to attend in person where possible, a virtual option is also available. In addition to these meetings, trustees may be invited to attend occasional Board and organisation-wide development days.
We are looking for Trustees to join our Board
Our Association oversees and promotes a diverse range of activities within the Southside Community Centre. Situated in central Edinburgh, the Centre serves the diverse local community. Its activities also attract individuals from across the city and South-East Scotland. Supported by major grant-funding from a broad range of organisations, including sizable financial support from the National Lottery, the Association is currently extending the use of the Centre’s facilities to more community activities. A major opportunity has emerged to develop the Centre as part of the recently issued Community Centre Strategy issued by the City of Edinburgh Council. We now wish to take advantage of this Council initiative to support a greater range of ways with which to enhance the well-being of the community.
The Association is led by a Board of Trustees. We are seeking to recruit a small number of motivated individuals to help govern our growing charity. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from those with specialist knowledge, skills and experience in:
- Community learning, development and stakeholder engagement
- Business or legal background
- Governance and leadership
- Strategic planning
- Finance
This is an exciting time to join our charity as we have celebrated various successes over the past two years including: recruiting our first Chief Executive, extending our community centre opening hours to include weekends, expanding the range of services we deliver, and significantly increasing the amount of external grant funding we receive. We look forward to continuing to achieve further success as we continue to develop our services, including re-launching our new in-house community café and developing a long-term strategic plan.
We are keen that our Board reflects our diverse local community and we therefore welcome individuals from all minority and disadvantaged groups.
This is therefore a challenging and rewarding time to join our charity as we look towards the future. Over coming months, we need to: agree a new lease arrangements with our landlord, City of Edinburgh Council, explore and decide upon the long-term future of how our building is managed, while continuing to sustain and grow the range of services we currently provide.
We are looking for a Treasurer to join our Board
Our current Treasurer has recently moved away from Edinburgh, and our Board of Trustees is therefore seeking a new Treasurer to oversee the Associations finances. The turnover has recently increased to approximately £100,000 pa and is rising due to our increased activity and our ability to attract substantial external funding.
The Treasurer is also a Trustee and a member of the Association’s Board of Trustees. The responsibilities of Treasurer and Trustees are set out below.
Our Association oversees and promotes a diverse range of activities within the Southside Community Centre. Situated in central Edinburgh, the Centre serves the diverse local community. Its activities also attract individuals from across the city and South-East Scotland. Supported by major grant-funding from a broad range of organisations, including sizable financial support from the National Lottery, the Association is currently extending the use of the Centre’s facilities to more community activities A major opportunity has emerged to develop the Centre as part of the recently issued Community Development plan issued by the City of Edinburgh Council. We now wish to take advantage of this Council initiative to support a greater range of ways with which to enhance the well-being of the community.
This is an exciting time to join our charity as we have celebrated various successes over the past two years including; recruiting our first Chief Executive, extending our community centre opening hours to include weekends, expanding the range of services we deliver, and significantly increasing the amount of external grant funding we receive. We look forward to continuing to achieve further success as we continue to develop our services, including re-launching our new in-house community café and developing a long-term strategic plan.
It is also a challenging and rewarding time to join our charity as we look towards the future. Over coming months, we need to; agree a new lease arrangements with our landlord, City of Edinburgh Council, explore and decide upon the long-term future of how our building is managed and continue to sustain (and also grow) the range of services we currently provide.
Finance and Administration Officer
- Full time
- £25,164
- On site: Glasgow (office based)
- Closing 23rd February 2026
As LEAP Sports Scotland's Finance and Administration Officer, you will be responsible for supporting the effective financial management and day-to-day administration of the charity. The postholder will ensure accurate financial processing, robust record-keeping, and efficient administrative systems that enable the organisation to deliver its charitable objectives in line with regulatory, funder, and governance requirements.
This role is key to maintaining strong financial controls, supporting budgeting and reporting, and providing high-quality administrative support across the organisation.
The Queen’s Hall is one of Edinburgh’s best loved music venues. We’re looking to recruit trustees from diverse backgrounds to help shape our future.
At The Queen's Hall, we embrace diversity - we've championed musicians, artists and audiences from the global majority, LGBT+, and disabled communities and female musicians.
We’re encouraging applicants from all backgrounds and (especially those) from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. We are keen to add more voices with lived disability experience to our board too – helping us evolve our work with all disabilities in mind.
We particularly welcome applications from women, people of colour, under 30s, people with lived experience of being an artist, audience member or of working in the music industry - we want our board to be more representative.
What skills are we looking for?
We're looking for trustees with skills, expertise or experience (lived or otherwise) in the following areas:
- Buildings & project management
- Finance
- Fundraising
- Digital marketing
- Human Resources
2025 marked the 20th anniversary of Curious Seed. As we move into an exciting new phase of development, we are seeking a new Chair and 2 additional Trustees to support our work.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
As we move forward from our 20th anniversary year with secure Creative Scotland Multi-Year Funding until March 2028, we wish to work with people who can bring a range of experiences, skills and backgrounds on our Board to help us to shape, support and realise our renewed strategic vision.
We are seeking people from all sections of the community who:
- have enthusiasm for Curious Seed’s artistic work and support our vision
- are passionate about the impact and power of the arts and creativity
- can bring sound, independent judgement
- are creative and strategic thinkers
- thrive working collaboratively
- can advocate for Curious Seed and champion for the company’s work
We are especially, but not exclusively, interested in people who bring knowledge of one or more of the following areas:
- Legal / HR
- Fundraising
- Finance / Charity Accounting
- Being a resident of North Edinburgh
- Working in community settings, such as arts, social care, health & wellbeing
For the role of Chair, we are interested in people who also bring knowledge and experience of:
- Leadership and People Management
- Facilitation
- Charity Governance
More information and our full Trustee Recruitment Pack is available on our website in PDF, large print, dyslexia-friendly and audio formats. curious-seed.com/joinourboard
We particularly encourage applications from those who have been or are historically underrepresented on boards due to age, disability, ethnicity, faith or belief, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, education, socio-economic background, or those with caring responsibilities. Candidates who may not think they fit the typical criteria required for Board membership, but who are inspired to contribute to our work, are warmly encouraged to apply.
If you are interested in joining our Board, but have questions about what is involved, we are happy to have informal conversations with any potential candidates - this can be done online, over the phone, or in person - please get in touch.
Changes East Lothian is looking for new Board members!
Are you interested in taking on a new challenge and helping those experiencing mental health issues in East Lothian?
In response to expanding the capacity of the Board and succession planning, Changes East Lothian is seeking up to five new trustees.
We anticipate that you can provide evidence of transferable skills, or experience of operating as a trustee or non-executive director.
Applications of those with experience of the following areas will be prioritised:
- Leadership in a relevant position
- Involvement in mental health, social care or the third sector
- People, HR, employment law and organisational culture;
- Business, finance or operations at an executive level.
- IT, digital, marketing, digital and comms
About Changes East Lothian
Changes was established in 1996 as a community health project and since then we have evolved and grown to the medium sized charity we are today. As we celebrate turning 30 this year, we have the opportunity to launch our new 5-year strategic plan 2026-2031and with it, reinvigorate our Board with new membership.
It has been an exciting time of change and progression for us over the last few years and we are ready to develop our systems and processes with further development opportunities and creative thinking in facing the challenges of succeeding in the third sector. Our Changes East Lothian mission is to provide everyone in East Lothian the opportunity to access a choice of activities, therapy, information, training and support that help enable positive mental health and wellbeing through individual autonomy, learning, reflection, empowerment, and connection.
We are a community at Changes, and our values include compassion, responsiveness, and life-long learning for all. As you can imagine, it is challenging working in this arena but also extremely rewarding.
Who we are looking for:
We would like applicants to:
- Empathise with our vision, mission and values;
- Demonstrate a willingness and ability to devote the necessary time and effort;
- Exercise sound and independent judgement;
- Think and apply knowledge creatively and strategically;
- Get to know our team of staff and volunteers;
- Keep themselves and the charity mission-focused;
- Analyse and evaluate information and other evidence in the execution of their duties.