Top job! Net Zero Implementation Director – Office of Assembly Trustees
- Full time
- £61,777 – £68,396
- Hybrid: Edinburgh
- Closing 7th April 2026
The Church of Scotland is looking for a Net Zero Implementation Director to lead the delivery of its commitment to achieve Net Zero carbon emissions by 2030. This is a unique opportunity to take on a national leadership role, driving forward a bold and urgent sustainability agenda across a large and diverse organisation.
Working in close partnership with colleagues across all entities of the Church, the successful candidate will provide strategic leadership for the Net Zero strategy and its implementation. The role will involve inspiring, influencing and supporting stakeholders at all levels to ensure a coordinated and high-impact approach to achieving absolute carbon emissions reduction.
The Net Zero Implementation Director will act as the Church’s principal advisor on all aspects of sustainability. The postholder will support compliance with UK climate policy and best practice, while developing and delivering clear, measurable pathways towards Net Zero. A key aspect of the role will be aligning the Church’s mission with its operational practices, embedding sustainability into governance, decision-making and day-to-day activities.
The ideal candidate will be a credible and experienced leader with a strong track record in sustainability, climate strategy or a related field. They will bring excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, along with a deep understanding of UK climate policy and carbon reduction frameworks. The ability to work across a complex and multi-layered organisation is essential, as is a strategic mindset combined with a practical, delivery-focused approach.
Top job! Chief Executive Officer
- Part time
- £55,000 – £60,000 pro-rata
- Hybrid: Edinburgh
- Closing 13th April 2026
The Opportunity
Clocktime is a newly established digital museum and registered charity with an ambitious vision: to preserve and promote the extraordinary legacy of British clockmaking and celebrate the craftspeople who continue that tradition today.
We are at an exciting juncture. With our foundations in place, we are now seeking an exceptional leader to take the helm and drive the charity into its next phase of growth. This is a rare opportunity to shape an organisation from the outset, building partnerships, securing funding, and bringing our story to audiences across the UK and beyond.
About Clocktime
From the master clockmakers of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries to the skilled horological craftspeople working in workshops across the UK today, British clockmaking represents an unbroken thread of ingenuity and artistry. Clocktime exists to ensure that story is told, celebrated, and passed on to future generations.
Through digital exhibitions, public programmes, research, and partnerships with makers, museums, and academic institutions, Clocktime brings the Golden Age of British clockmaking to life whilst championing the contemporary craftspeople keeping those traditions alive.
The Role
As Chief Executive, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for the charity, working closely with an engaged Board of Trustees. You will be the public face of Clocktime, building relationships, securing income, and ensuring our programmes reach and inspire the widest possible audience.
Key areas of responsibility include:
- Developing and delivering the charity’s strategic plan in partnership with the Board of Trustees.
- Leading all fundraising activity, including applications to trusts and foundations, grant funding, corporate partnerships, and individual giving.
- Conducting market and audience research to ensure programmes remain relevant and impactful.
- Acting as an ambassador for Clocktime, representing the charity at events, exhibitions, and sector gatherings.
- Building and maintaining relationships with clock and watchmakers, restorers, collectors, museums, and academic institutions.
- Overseeing operational management, financial planning, and governance in partnership with the Board.
- Provide strategic leadership and overall management of the charity through the management and development of staff, contractors, and volunteers as the organisation grows.
About You
We are looking for a driven and creative leader who combines strategic vision with a practical, hands-on approach. You will be comfortable operating in an entrepreneurial environment, equally at ease writing a funding bid as you are speaking at a public event.
You will bring:
- A strong track record in fundraising, income generation, or business development.
- Experience leading or managing an organisation or significant programme of work.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Confidence using research and insight to drive organisational strategy.
- An entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for cultural heritage.
Experience of the heritage, museum, or charity sector is desirable, as is a knowledge of or genuine interest in horology.
Above all, we want someone who is excited by the mission and committed to building something that matters.
Why Join Us?
- Lead a distinctive and growing charity at a pivotal moment in its development.
- Flexible, hybrid working with a supportive and committed Board of Trustees.
- A role with genuine scope to innovate, shape strategy, and make your mark.
- A chance to champion a fascinating area of British cultural heritage.
Top job! Chief Executive
- Full time
- £68,000 – £73,000
- Hybrid: Edinburgh with travel throughout Scotland & UK expected*
- Closing 7th April 2026
Girlguiding Scotland is seeking an experienced Chief Executive to lead and inspire both staff and volunteers in shaping the future of guiding across Scotland. This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact, helping girls and young women across the country reach their full potential.
As Chief Executive, you will provide visionary leadership, creating a positive, supportive culture where staff and volunteers feel valued, empowered, and motivated to deliver the organisation’s mission. You will work closely with the Scottish chief commissioner and trustee board to ensure strong governance, sustainability, and a clear focus on strategic priorities.
You will also work in partnership with the deputy Scottish chief commissioner to guide the operational board in successfully delivering key projects, ensuring goals are met and opportunities for growth are maximised.
As a visible leader, you will act as a role model for members and represent Girlguiding Scotland in the wider Scottish community. In addition, you will strengthen connections with Girlguiding UK, building positive, reciprocal relationships and ensuring alignment of vision, purpose, and strategy.
This role is a chance to lead a passionate organisation at an exciting time, making a tangible difference in the lives of girls and young women throughout Scotland.
This is a full-time position based at Girlguiding Scottish Headquarters in Edinburgh, with some hybrid working. Hours of work will normally be Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm. There will be an extensive requirement to attend meetings and events held in the evening and at weekends, in line with volunteer availability, for which time off in lieu (TOIL) will be given. There will be a requirement for travel throughout Scotland and the UK including evenings and weekends with occasional overnight stays.
Top job! Chief Executive Officer
- Full time
- £45,000 – £50,000
- On site: McDiarmid Park, Crieff Road, Perth, PH1 2SJ
- Closing 2nd April 2026
Job Purpose
The St. Johnstone Community Trust is seeking an experienced and values-driven leader to serve as Chief Executive Officer.
The CEO will provide strategic leadership and overall management of the Trust, working closely with the Board of Trustees to deliver the organisation’s mission, ensure long-term financial sustainability, and maximise impact for our beneficiaries.
You will lead and inspire a small, dedicated team, overseeing a diverse portfolio of initiatives across sport, education, and wellbeing, while building strong relationships with partners, stakeholders, and the wider community.
Job Role & Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
• Lead the development and delivery of the charity’s vision, mission, and long-term strategic plan.
• Work closely with the Board of Trustees to ensure strategy aligns with organisational objectives and stakeholder needs.
• Identify opportunities for growth, partnerships, and innovation to maximise impact.
• Monitor progress against strategic goals and set appropriate performance targets.
Governance & Compliance
• Ensure the charity operates within its governing document, charity law, and relevant regulations.
• Support effective governance by providing timely and accurate information to the Board.
• Develop policy proposals for Board discussion and assist in decision-making.
• Ensure an annual calendar of Board meetings, including reporting and compliance documentation, is maintained.
Financial Management & Sustainability
• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and reporting, ensuring income is maintained, expenditure controlled, and risks identified and managed.
• Lead the development and implementation of income generation strategies, fundraising initiatives, and sustainability planning. Diversify revenue streams to ensure financial sustainability and growth.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with sponsors, donors, and funding partners to secure resources.
Operational Management
• Lead, manage, and support senior staff to maximise their contributions and ensure high-quality delivery of programmes and services.
• Ensure programmes harness the power of sport to promote wider benefits, including education, health, and social inclusion.
• Develop and maintain effective policies, systems, procedures, and operational controls.
• Ensure appropriate monitoring and evaluation processes are in place to measure and report the impact of activities.
• Define and secure the human, material, and financial resources needed for effective operation.
External Relations & Promotion
• Act as the public face and spokesperson for the charity, representing it at events, conferences, and in the media.
• Maintain and develop relationships with partners, stakeholders, government bodies, regulators, and other key decision-makers.
• Seek opportunities to expand and promote the role and profile of the charity.
People & Culture
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and values-led organisational culture.
• Ensure effective recruitment, performance management, and professional development for staff.
• Champion equality, diversity, safeguarding, and the wellbeing of all staff and beneficiaries.
The Glasgow School of Art (GSA) is seeking to appoint a new external member to its Audit and Risk Committee (ARC). This is an opportunity to contribute independent expertise to one of the UK’s leading art and design institutions and deepen your non-executive and governance experience.
About Glasgow School of Art
Founded in 1845 as one of the UK’s first government-supported schools of design, the GSA can trace its lineage to the 1750s and the establishment, during the Scottish Enlightenment, of the Foulis Academy, the UK’s first school of art.
Over 270 years later, we remain an independent school of art and are ranked as one of the top art and design schools in the world.
About the Role
The Audit and Risk Committee plays a key role in supporting the Board of Governors by providing assurance on the effectiveness of the School’s financial systems, internal control environment, and risk management arrangements.
This appointment is intended to strengthen the Committee’s collective expertise, particularly in audit and finance.
The successful candidate will:
- provide independent professional insight and constructive challenge in the context of the Audit and Risk Committee;
- review audit reports, financial statements, accounting policies and the risk register as part of the work of the Audit and Risk Committee;
- contribute to the work of the Audit and Risk Committee in a manner that supports strong governance, regulatory compliance and effective risk oversight;
- be a full voting member of the Audit and Risk Committee
Focused on the work of the Audit and Risk Committee, this role does not involve membership of the Board of Governors and carries no wider Board responsibilities. The Audit and Risk Committee Remit and Membership can be located here for information.
Time Commitment
- Attendance at 3-4 meetings annually (normally held via video conference between November and May) – attendance at in-person meetings is not normally required but may exceptionally be requested
- Approximately 16 hours per year, which includes time to read committee papers and to prepare for meetings
Skills and Experience
We are particularly interested in candidates with strong experience in the following:
- Accountancy / Finance (e.g., qualified accountant or senior financial leadership)
- Audit and assurance - ability to interpret audit reports and financial information
- Risk management in a complex or regulated environment
Any application should make it clear where the applicant’s skills and experience meets one or more of these areas.
In addition, experience in public, third sector or education governance is desirable but not essential.
Person Specification
Candidates should meet at least one of the areas specified in Skills and Experience (above) and demonstrate:
- high standards of integrity and professionalism
- strong analytical skills and sound judgement
- confidence in contributing to senior-level discussions
- commitment to the Seven Principles of Public Life: Selflessness, Integrity, Objectivity, Accountability, Openness, Honesty and Leadership
Applications from first-time non-executives are welcome, provided candidates understand the nature of the governance role and can demonstrate that they are ready to contribute at that level.
Diversity
The GSA encourages applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, belief or disability. As those from an ethnic minority background and disabled people are currently under‑represented on the Board, applications from individuals within these groups would be particularly encouraged. All appointments will be made on merit, following a fair and transparent process. In line with the Equality Act 2010, however, the organisation may employ positive action where candidates from underrepresented groups can demonstrate their ability to perform the role equally well. More on the GSA's commitment to Equality can be found here.
Remuneration
External committee members are not remunerated but the GSA will reimburse reasonable expenses including travel costs should attendance be required.
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Project Officer
- Full time
- £27,000 – £32,000
- Hybrid: North Lanarkshire & Remote
- Closing 20th April 2026
Who we are
Reeltime Music is a creative youth work charity supporting disadvantaged young people through music and the creative industries. We work in partnership to deliver high-quality workshops, projects, volunteering opportunities, and recording and rehearsal services across North Lanarkshire.
The role
As Project Officer, you will work closely with our CEO to coordinate externally funded, organisational-level projects that support Reeltime Music’s strategic ambitions.
In this role, “project” means funded programmes (e.g. Creative Scotland awards, local authority contracts, targeted funder initiatives) rather than short-term blocks of tutor-led workshops. You’ll help turn strategy into delivery, ensuring projects are well-planned, well-evidenced, and aligned with our long-term goals.
Your work will directly contribute to delivering meaningful, high-quality impact for young people and the wider community.
What you’ll do
- Coordinate externally funded projects, ensuring agreed outcomes and outputs are delivered
- Translate strategic plans into clear project plans, schedules, and workflows
- Liaise with funders, partners, tutors, and volunteers to support effective delivery
- Gather monitoring and evaluation data and produce high-quality reports for funders, the CEO, and board
- Track project budgets and support financial reporting
- Uphold safeguarding, equality, and data protection standards across all activity
About you
- Experience coordinating externally funded projects or programmes
- Strong organisational and project management skills
- Confident communicator, able to work closely with senior leaders and external partners
- Comfortable with reporting, monitoring, and evidencing impact
- Aligned with Reeltime Music’s values of respect, collaboration, creativity, and integrity
Why join us?
- Flexible and family-friendly working
- Meaningful work that creates real impact for young people
- Supportive, values-driven organisation
- 32 days leave (pro-rata), including public holidays
- Real Living Wage employer
Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is seeking candidates for a new role within the Fundraising Team.
The Individual Giving Officer will help our teams across our visited sites optimise donated income from visitors and supporters. If you love Scotland’s history and want to ensure that it is protected, understood and enjoyed by everyone, this role will give you a chance to make that possible for generations to come.
By using your skills with people, fundraising and marketing, you will help us understand our audiences and increases our philanthropic income from across Scotland. This is a new role that will build on our work to enable donations across our visited sites, via our website and to become ready for fundraising appeals to a wide audience.
You will be engaging with knowledgeable and passionate colleagues, visitors and supporters to help keep Scotland’s story going.
About the role
The primary focus of the role is to advance fundraising from individuals through a number of channels including donations at our properties in care, website driven donations, future appeals and campaigns. In addition to building on existing income streams, the Officer will help identify new audiences and channels with the small fundraising team.
Over the last 3 years the Fundraising Team has trialled several options to enable donations at our historic sites across Scotland (from world famous castles to remote archaeological sites). It is now time to scale up our operations and ensure that our service to colleagues and donors is all that it can be.
With the launch of new websites and a new CRM system, this is a great time to join the team to maximise our reach to potential supporters and see results. You will work alongside Operations, Finance and Marketing teams to ensure excellent service to colleagues and an inspiring donor journey.
About you
You will be passionate about the power of philanthropy and have experience in fundraising or marketing for income generation. You will take pride in working constructively with colleagues in other areas to find the right pathway to enabling donations. Your experience of working with relevant data to help identify and monitor fundraising opportunities will contribute not only to Individual Giving activities but the wider areas of major donations and appeals. This will require excellent communications skills for face-to-face conversations and fundraising messages on digital platforms. You will be an organised team worker committed to delivering excellent service and someone who can scan the horizon to see the next opportunity. You will be happy to travel across Scotland. The details of essential and desirable criteria can be found in the job description.
Interested?
Visit our website to view the full job description and for information about applying online for this interesting and exciting opportunity.
Senior Education Delivery Officer
- Full time
- £25,731
- On site: McDiarmid Park, Crieff Road, Perth, PH1 2SJ
- Closing 17th April 2026
Job Purpose
The Senior Education Delivery Officer plays a leading role in the development and delivery of the Trust’s school-based and community learning programmes, supporting children, young people, and families to build essential META Skills, STEM understanding, resilience, and wellbeing through high-quality, engaging, and hands-on learning experiences. In addition to delivering whole-class sessions, targeted small groups, and structured out-of-class activities, the Senior Officer provides leadership, mentoring, and modelling of best practice to other delivery staff. This includes leading and delivering targeted small-group interventions for pupils with additional support needs, ensuring activities are inclusive, trauma-informed, and adapted to meet individual developmental needs. The role also contributes to the design and improvement of innovative learning resources and projects, including wellbeing initiatives, intergenerational experiences, and alternative holiday programmes such as LEGO Clubs and creative learning camps. Acting as a key representative of the Trust, the Senior Education Delivery Officer builds and maintains strong partnerships with schools, community organisations, and families - supporting improved life chances, reducing inequalities, and helping children and young people thrive. The role also leads on aspects of monitoring, evaluation, compliance, and project coordination to ensure high standards of delivery and the achievement of project outcomes.
Job Role & Responsibilities
• Lead and deliver targeted small-group interventions for pupils with additional support needs, adapting activities, resources, and approaches to ensure inclusive, trauma-informed, and developmentally appropriate learning for every child.
• Plan, develop, and deliver engaging whole-class, small-group, and out-of-class activities, ensuring alignment with the Trust’s strategic aims and contributing to the design of innovative learning resources and session plans using tools such as physical activity, LEGO Six Bricks, and Sphero BOLT robots.
• Lead, mentor, and support colleagues, sessional staff, and volunteers, modelling best practice in facilitation, behaviour management, and inclusive pedagogy to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery across all programmes.
• Lead team building, structured play, and social-emotional learning activities and contribute to intergenerational programmes which promote empathy and positive relationships between children and adults.
• Oversee the development and continuous improvement of alternative holiday programmes, including LEGO Clubs and Cardboard Creation Clubs.
• Lead monitoring, evaluation, and quality assurance, including data collection, observations, session audits, coaching feedback, and reporting to the Senior Management Team, using insights to drive improvements.
• Manage resources and operational logistics, overseeing the organisation and procurement of materials, and supporting staff rotas, delivery schedules, and multi-site readiness.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with pupils, families, schools, community organisations, and local authorities, acting as a key representative of the Trust at meetings and public events.
• Champion trauma-informed and inclusive practice, supporting colleagues to meet the needs of children with SEBN and embedding these approaches across the team.
• Lead specific projects or thematic areas, managing planning, delivery, performance tracking, and reporting, and contribute programme insights for funding bids and strategic planning.
• Ensure all activities comply with safeguarding, health & safety, and data protection requirements, and undertake additional duties as reasonably requested by the Senior Management Team.
Accounts Officer / Bookkeeper
- Full time or Part time
- £28,000 – £32,000
- Hybrid: Glenmore Lodge, Aviemore - remote working with at least one visit per month to office
- Closing 30th March 2026
Are you an experienced Bookkeeper / Accounts Officerlooking for a new challenge?
This role is key to the financial management and reporting of the charity, as well as day to day administration and financial support to the office. The post holder will be line managed by the CEO with support from our consultant accountant.
Scope of Work:
You will be supporting colleagues across a busy and friendly charity, as part of a small office team.
The primary purpose of the job is to work with our accounts systems and colleagues, clients and suppliers to ensure all activities are recorded, payments are secured and processed. You will provide information needed to monitor budgets and reporting.
Key responsibilities
- Maintaining accurate bookkeeping records and financial ledgers
- Reconciling month ends, bank reconciliations
- Preparing reports for regional managers and fundraising monitoring expenditure against forecasts and assisting in preparation of management accounts
- Budgeting and cash management
- Raising invoices, processing payments, and overseemanagement of client accounts
- Submitting monthly payroll to bureau.
- Assisting in the preparation of year-end financialdocumentation for external accountant
- Managing the day-to-day running of the office,utilities & answering the telephone when required
- Liaising with clients, members, partnerorganisations, suppliers and colleagues
- Providing administration support and holiday cover (asagreed with line manager)
Essential Experience
- Proven Bookkeeping/Accounts experience
- Strong IT skills, with good to intermediate experience of excel
- Proven experience with sage 50, or other accounting software
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Able to work on your own initiative
Desirable Knowledge
- Knowledge of disabilities would be an advantage.
- Knowledge and passion for snowsports.
- Confident in Data Protection processes.
Disability Snowsport UK is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, marital status or age.
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Kirkcaldy YMCA is committed to supporting children, young people and adults to reach their full potential through inclusive, creative and community-centred programmes. Our Music & Sound projects use music-making, audio production and wider creative industries as powerful tools to engage, inspire and develop confidence, skills and wellbeing.
We are now recruiting a Project Worker to join our Music & Sound Project Team.
This will allow us to expand our work with vulnerable groups, including disengaged young people and low school attendees, while strengthening our alternative curriculum and achievement pathways within the programme. We are now seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Project Worker to help deliver this exciting work.