Bursting with energy, passion and personality, Glasgow is Scotland’s cultural and sporting powerhouse and one of Europe’s most vibrant and dynamic cities. As the UK’s first UNESCO City of Music, Scotland’s first UNESCO Learning City, and the only city to have been named European Capital of Sport twice, Glasgow is home to world-class museums, galleries and attractions, a rich architectural heritage and a thriving and diverse food and drink scene. Glasgow’s outstanding programme of year-round events and festivals is recognised globally, and the city is a first-choice destination for nearly four million tourists every year.
As one of Scotland’s largest charities, Glasgow Life is at the heart of this wonderful city. We work to promote the life-changing benefits of culture, physical activity and sport, as well as promoting Glasgow to a global audience.
Working across museums, libraries, the arts, music, physical activity and sport, learning, and heritage programmes, we are committed to ensuring everyone benefits from the life-changing experience of participating in culture, physical activity and sport. Our passionate colleagues and volunteers provide support and inspiration for the people of Glasgow, enabling them to access the experiences that matter most to them.
The primary focus of the Chief Executive of Glasgow Life is to maximise the positive impacts the charity has in Glasgow and Scotland, leading the delivery of the city’s innovative strategies for culture, libraries, physical activity and sport, events, and tourism, as well as contributing to Glasgow’s wider heritage strategies and community planning.
The Chief Executive is also responsible for nurturing and further developing relationships with key Scottish, UK and international stakeholders for the benefit of Glasgow Life.
The Chief Executive drives our high-performance culture, ensuring our charity delivers against it ambitious vision, mission and purpose.
Key responsibilities include:
We are looking for a dynamic leader with exceptional communication and influencing skills, combined with the ability to manage complex relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders both internally and externally.
Experience of working in a political environment and strong working knowledge of the challenges facing the public and charitable sectors in Scotland will be highly advantageous.
Please note that under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 this post is politically restricted.
As part of Glasgow Life’s employment checks, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a Disclosure Scotland check.
Declaration of Interest applies.
Diversity matters at Glasgow Life
We're determined to reflect the extraordinary diversity of Glasgow in our workforce. Glasgow Life is on a journey to develop a workplace that reflects the communities we serve. Where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We're a Disability Confident and Carer Positive employer and invite candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Read more about our commitment to equality and diversity on our website. glasgowlife.org.uk/the-small-print/an-inclusive-employer
As a well-established outdoor development and activities centre, we are currently seeking a dynamic Chief Executive to lead us into the next exciting phase of our organisation. The ideal candidate will have experience of leadership and development within the voluntary sector.
This role will drive the strategic direction of our mission and work collaboratively with our range of stakeholders who care deeply about our aims- including Trustees, members, employees, volunteers, funders, and the local community. You will directly lead our staff team of 12. They will demonstrate innovation and a genuine passion for supporting young people and the community, as well as a connection to nature and environment.
Importantly, they will be committed to the values of Wiston Lodge, the ethos of the third sector, and approach of community learning and development more widely.
The Organisation
Wiston Lodge is a well-known and loved charitable organisation focussed on offering educational & outdoors programmes to vulnerable adults, young people, and wider community. We do this by utilising our 50+ acre rural estate.
We have been operating as a non-profit organisation since 2007. Wiston Lodge has between 5,000-7,000 people access its grounds and programmes annually, and is supported by a group of Trustees, and delivered by a committed staff and volunteer team.
This role is responsible for managing and growing Sustrans’ impact across the three nations through influencing key stakeholders, predominantly devolved governments, and leading the delivery of our behaviour change work. You will be accountable for our relationships with Scottish Government, Welsh Government and the Northern Ireland Executive, and their relevant government departments. Critically, this will include leading negotiations for grant funding from Transport Scotland and core grant from Welsh Government, for which they are accountable. The Director will also lead non-infrastructure delivery work in the Republic of Ireland.
You will direct our locally based behaviour change/active journeys projects, to include schools work and ‘’Integrated Active & Public Transport’’ (such as Community Rail Partnerships). In addition, you will be accountable for grant funding targets from Scottish and Welsh governments. Leading national and regional ‘’Partnership & Growth’’ teams. You will be responsible for meeting delegated income generation targets and ensuring an impactful and financially sustainable allocation of resources.
We are looking for a 2 days a week CAP Community Manager at Holy Trinity Church, Wester Hailes in Edinburgh.
The successful applicant will take the lead in running our Thursday “Drop In” for all our CAP clients and be our main contact with the local Job Centre Plus.
This exciting opening is for someone compassionate and able to relate to the poor, needy and vulnerable with a desire to solve unemployment issues, while sharing the Christian faith. It is essential to be a good communicator, proficient in the use of media, IT such as MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint and confident presenting to large and small groups
Working alongside the CAP Debt Centre Team, you will support our debt and job club clients. We’d like to find someone able to communicate the mission and culture of CAP, both in the community and in Holy Trinity Church, continuing to expand our network of external referral agencies, while at the same time helping to build the team of volunteers.
Trustees ensure that the charity complies with legal and regulatory obligations while providing strategic guidance, setting overall policy, defining goals, setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets. We are seeking Finance & Audit Trustees who are interested in furthering the aims of SHBT. We are keen to hear from individuals who have a proven track record and strong experience in finance and audit within a similar scale. Evidence of strategic level experience in any of the following areas is desirable: Audit Property and Estates Management Charity, social enterprise or not-for-profit governance or Investment management
About Scottish Historic Buildings Trust
Scottish Historic Buildings Trust is a Charity and Building Preservation Trust with over 40 years’ experience saving derelict and redundant buildings throughout the whole of Scotland. Everyone has driven or walked past a forlorn and unloved historic building at some time. You may have wondered why it isn’t being used or why doesn’t someone do something with it? The answer is often complex and the solutions equally so. It takes a special group of people to identify a way forward and restore these buildings to the benefit of the community. SHBT is a dynamic and innovative charity that does just that.
Further information
For an informal chat about the trustee role, please contact Dr Samual Gallacher, Director, by email on sam@shbt.org.uk
We’re seeking an energetic and organised Outdoor Learning Assistant to support our Outdoor Learning Officer in delivering a vibrant outdoor education programme.
About the Role
Based at the Visitor Centre and along the Water of Leith, you’ll assist with both the administration and delivery of learning sessions for schools and community groups.
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
• Passionate about nature, the outdoors, and education.
• Experienced in working with and supervising young people.
• Organised, with basic IT and admin skills.
• A great communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
Join our team and help improve and protect the Water of Leith, Edinburgh’s river. This exciting role involves delivering a comprehensive conservation programme, with a focus on habitat improvement and managing Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS).
About the Role
You will lead conservation tasks, habitat improvement projects, and biological surveys while engaging with volunteers and the public to enhance Edinburgh’s natural environment.
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
• Qualified and enthusiastic, with a strong knowledge of rivers and conservation work.
• Experienced in leading conservation tasks, biological surveys, and GIS.
• Passionate about working outdoors with volunteers and the public.
• Skilled in habitat improvement and INNS treatment.
We’re looking for an energetic and adaptable Visitor Centre Assistant to ensure the smooth operation of the Water of Leith Visitor Centre and volunteer-run Community Café on Sundays.
About the Role
You will manage the day-to-day running of the café and exhibition space, provide excellent customer service, and oversee refreshment provision. Responsibilities include:
· Processing sales transactions (cash and card) efficiently.
· Supporting and training café volunteers.
· Reviewing and managing retail stock as needed.
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
· A great communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
· Experienced in working with the public.
· Interested in nature and the outdoors (an advantage).
Could you be our new Chair?
We are seeking a Chair for the Water of Leith Conservation Trust (WOLCT) Board of Trustees.
The WOLCT works to protect and improve the Water of Leith as a haven for wildlife and a resilient blue green network for the city. We connect communities with Edinburgh’s River by delivering inclusive learning, volunteering and recreational opportunities..
As Chair you will have a vital role leading and supporting the Trustees and ensuring effective governance of the Trust. We are looking for a motivated, skilled and engaged individual who is committed to helping us to achieve our mission. The Chair will help steer a successful and dynamic organisation as we deliver our 2024-2029 strategy.
The Chair’s key responsibilities are to:
• Provide leadership to the charity and its Board.
• Act as an ambassador for the purposes and mission of the organisation.
• Lead the Board in fulfilling its responsibilities for the good governance of the Trust and maintaining focus on our charitable work.
• Work in partnership with the Chief Executive helping them to achieve the Trust’s objectives.
• Optimise the relationships between Board Members and between the Board, staff and volunteers
• Run effective Board meetings and ensure effective executive leadership of the organisation.
• Ensure that the Board regularly reviews its structure, composition and effectiveness, including board reviews and succession planning.
• Support development and maintenance of a positive organisational culture and promote equality and diversity.
• Fulfil the duties of the Chair as defined in the Trust’s Articles of Association.
An exciting opportunity for someone with a real passion for community development. The brand of Hibernian FC has the power to attract members of the community that other charities and agencies may struggle to reach. With this, plus a newly refurbished 200 sq metre Community Hub and the support of a committed team of staff and volunteers, what difference could you make?
Hibernian Community Foundation exists to support our local community. We provide 1,000 community meals and organise social, wellbeing and fitness activities for 400 people every month, and provide football sessions for over 700 people of all ages and abilities.
We are seeking to fill the position of Head of Community Development & Deputy CEO to strategically develop and lead our growing range of community programmes.
You will:
• manage the Community Hub, a team of three, 40 volunteers, and relations with partner charities and groups.
• articulate the needs of the community and the impact of the Foundation’s programmes to a range of stakeholders, including funders.
• have three-five year’s experience in developing, managing and delivering projects with social and health outcomes, and a track-record of attracting funding and partnership working.