Victim Support Scotland (VSS) is the leading independent charity supporting people affected by crime across Scotland. Every year, thousands of victims, witnesses and families rely on us for emotional, practical and financial support during some of the most difficult moments of their lives.

But we are more than a service provider. We are a national voice. A critical friend to government. An advocate for victims’ rights. A catalyst for justice reform.

We are now seeking an exceptional Chief Executive to lead our organisation into its next chapter.

The Opportunity

This is one of the most significant CEO roles in Scotland’s third sector.

Reporting to the Chair and Board, the Chief Executive will provide visible, values-led leadership to an organisation of national scale and influence. You will lead more than 100 staff and hundreds of volunteers, steward significant public funding, and represent VSS at the highest levels of government, justice agencies, regulators and the media.

You will ensure that Victim Support Scotland remains:

• A trusted, influential voice within Scotland’s justice landscape.
• A high-performing, trauma-informed organisation.
• Financially sustainable and operationally robust.
• Governed to the highest standards of charity law and regulatory compliance.

Above all, you will ensure that victims and witnesses remain at the heart of everything we do.

About You

We are looking for a proven, strategic leader with experience operating at Chief Executive (or equivalent senior) level within a complex, publicly accountable environment.

You will bring:

• Experience leading organisations with public profile and reputational sensitivity.
• The credibility and presence to operate confidently at national level.
• Demonstrable experience working closely with Boards and Trustees.
• Strong knowledge of governance, risk and regulatory frameworks.
• A track record of influencing senior stakeholders and policy-makers.
• Experience overseeing the development, delivery and evaluation of services to ensure consistent, measurable impact at local and national scale.

You will combine strategic judgement with emotional intelligence. You will be politically astute, externally influential and values-driven and you will lead with compassion in a sector that demands resilience, clarity and integrity.

Why This Role Matters

Crime affects lives in profound and lasting ways. The next Chief Executive of Victim Support Scotland will help shape how Scotland responds - not only through high-quality support services, but by influencing how justice is delivered, how policy evolves, and how victims’ rights are upheld. This is leadership with purpose, responsibility and national significance.

If you are motivated by the opportunity to lead an organisation that makes a tangible difference every day - and to shape the future of victim support in Scotland - we would be delighted to hear from you.

Do you bring a strong track record of strategic leadership in health and social care, coupled with an unwavering commitment to person centred support? If so, this could be the opportunity that shapes the next chapter of your career.

We are looking for an exceptional, forward thinking leader to join us as Director of Operations and Impact (North) on a full time, permanent basis. This is a key role within our Executive Leadership Team, offering the opportunity to shape operational excellence, strengthen organisational impact and influence the future of social care across Scotland.

As Director of Operations and Impact (North), you will hold full accountability for operational performance, service quality and contract delivery across the North of Scotland.

This is a hybrid working role, with an expectation of regular, meaningful engagement across our offices and services. You will therefore ideally be located within reasonable reach of one of our key hubs in Dundee, Aberdeen, Peterhead or Elgin.

This is an exciting time to join Cornerstone as we deliver our new strategic plan, Improving Lives Together, built around the following organisational priorities:

The Foundation – Digital innovation: empowering everything we do

• Pillar 1 – Voices of the people we support at the heart of all decisions
• Pillar 2 – People: leadership, workforce and culture
• Pillar 3 – Financial sustainability: building for the future
• Pillar 4 – Partnership working: collaboration for greater impact
• The Roof – Quality: evidence based improvement

Purpose of the role

As a key member of our Executive Leadership Team, you will provide strategic, values driven leadership that strengthens Cornerstone’s culture, performance and long term sustainability. You will champion our mission, guide the delivery of our strategic plan and inspire teams across the North of Scotland to deliver exceptional, person centred care.

Central to your success will be the ability to build trusted partnerships, model courageous and authentic leadership, and drive high impact, evidence led improvement.

A detailed overview of responsibilities can be found in the role profile on our website.

What you will bring

• A proven track record of strategic leadership within an organisation of comparable scale and complexity
• Deep insight into the social care landscape, including commissioning, market dynamics and sector wide trends
• A thorough understanding of regulatory frameworks and the wider policy context for social care in Scotland
• Demonstrated success in developing leaders, building organisational capability and nurturing high performing, psychologically safe teams
• Strong financial and commercial acumen, with experience overseeing substantial budgets
• Confidence in championing digital tools to enhance collaboration, insight and operational excellence

If you believe you have the vision, expertise and drive to excel in this role, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Do you bring a strong track record of strategic leadership in health and social care, coupled with an unwavering commitment to person centred support? If so, this could be the opportunity that shapes the next chapter of your career.

We are looking for an exceptional, forward thinking leader to join us as Director of Operations and Impact (south) on a full time, permanent basis. This is a key role within our Executive Leadership Team, offering the opportunity to shape operational excellence, strengthen organisational impact and influence the future of social care across Scotland.

As Director of Operations and Impact (South), you will hold full accountability for operational performance, service quality and contract delivery across the South of Scotland.

This is a hybrid working role, with an expectation of regular, meaningful engagement across our offices and services. You will therefore ideally be located within reasonable reach of one of our key hubs in Glasgow, Airdrie, Dumbarton or Irvine.

This is an exciting time to join Cornerstone as we deliver our new strategic plan, Improving Lives Together, built around the following organisational priorities:

The Foundation – Digital innovation: empowering everything we do

• Pillar 1 – Voices of the people we support at the heart of all decisions
• Pillar 2 – People: leadership, workforce and culture
• Pillar 3 – Financial sustainability: building for the future
• Pillar 4 – Partnership working: collaboration for greater impact
• The Roof – Quality: evidence based improvement

Purpose of the role

As a key member of our Executive Leadership Team, you will provide strategic, values driven leadership that strengthens Cornerstone’s culture, performance and long term sustainability. You will champion our mission, guide the delivery of our strategic plan and inspire teams across the South of Scotland to deliver exceptional, person centred care.

Central to your success will be the ability to build trusted partnerships, model courageous and authentic leadership, and drive high impact, evidence led improvement.

A detailed overview of responsibilities can be found in the role profile on our website.

What you will bring

• A proven track record of strategic leadership within an organisation of comparable scale and complexity
• Deep insight into the social care landscape, including commissioning, market dynamics and sector wide trends
• A thorough understanding of regulatory frameworks and the wider policy context for social care in Scotland
• Demonstrated success in developing leaders, building organisational capability and nurturing high performing, psychologically safe teams
• Strong financial and commercial acumen, with experience overseeing substantial budgets
• Confidence in championing digital tools to enhance collaboration, insight and operational excellence

If you believe you have the vision, expertise and drive to excel in this role, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Victim Support Scotland – Empowering People Affected by Crime

Who We Are

Victim Support Scotland (VSS) provides support and information to people affected by crime and campaigns for victim and witness rights. Regardless of whether a crime has been reported, or when it happened, our services are free, confidential, and tailored to individuals’ needs.

Our vision is that people affected by crime – victims, witnesses, and their families – are treated with dignity and respect and are at the heart of the justice in Scotland. We put victims and witnesses at the heart of everything we do so they are heard, have improved health and well-being, feel safer, more secure, and informed and that we are an effective organisation, that makes a lasting difference. Our mission at Victim Support Scotland is to ensure that those affected by crime receive high quality support that will help them recover from their experiences. We aim to do this by adhering to our own organisational values.

• Victims Are at the Heart of Everything We Do
• We Care
• We Work with Intent
• We Are Ambitious
• We Persevere

Everything we do is driven by our dedication to supporting and empowering victims and witnesses, so they have improved health and well-being, feel safer, more secure, and informed. We are an effective organisation that makes a lasting difference to the people we support, and these values are reflected in the behaviours expected of all staff and volunteers.

VSS is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all of our service users and has a thorough and rigorous recruitment and selection process including PVG scheme checks in place to ensure this commitment is met.

What is the role

Victim Support Scotland (VSS) is seeking an inspirational and strategic leader to join our Corporate Leadership Team as Head of Income Generation & Development. We want to ensure that no one affected by crime is left without help, regardless of how or where they seek support and this is a pivotal role at the heart of our mission to support people affected by crime across Scotland.

As the senior lead for income generation, fundraising, partnerships and associated external development, you will drive the successful delivery and continued evolution of VSS’s Income Generation Strategy, ensuring it aligns with our organisational ambitions for 2026–2031. With a clear focus on long-term sustainability, you will maximise opportunities to secure funding that strengthens and expands our impact.

You will build and maintain a diverse and resilient portfolio of income streams, including grants, partnerships, commissioned services, tenders, corporate giving and community fundraising to ensure stability and growth. Working closely with the Executive Leadership Team, Board and external partners, you will identify and pursue strategic development opportunities that advance VSS’s mission.

Alongside income generation, you will provide leadership on income-related brand and marketing activity that enhances our visibility and supports strategic partnership development. You will also ensure excellence in grant management, compliance and funder reporting across the organisation.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, relationship-driven leader who thrives on creating impact, driving growth and shaping the future of a national charity.

We are looking for someone with a strong track record of delivering high-value fundraising and partnerships at a senior level and is ready to take our income generation strategy to its next phase.

If you are looking for a role with a purpose, where you can really make a difference, then this may be the role for you.

Salary band: £47,266.24 - £62,420.00 . Salary on appointment will normally be at the lower salary point, with progression subject to review - in line with VSS progression arrangements. A higher salary placing will only be considered in exceptional circumstances subject to experience demonstrated

What you’ll need to be successful

We are looking for someone who is educated to degree level or above, has evidence of continuing professional development, proven project management skills and a track record of successful tendering and procurement practices. You will have the ability to develop effective internal and external relationships and networks and be a skilled communicator. Someone who has a good working knowledge of the voluntary/charity sector is required, as is a willingness to be flexible in working hours. This post is based in Glasgow or Edinburgh with the ability to travel across VSS bases and spaces a requirement.

If you are looking for a role with a purpose, where you can really make a difference, we want to hear from you!

Further details of this role are available in the job description: Head of Income Generation and Development

Please note - This post will be subject to a satisfactory Basic Disclosure Scotland check.

What we offer

• Holiday - When you work for Victim Support Scotland, your wellbeing is important to us. We offer an enhanced annual leave package of 39 days (pro-rata) holiday. 42 days (pro-rata) from Grade 6 and above.
• Pension - Save for the further and join the Standard Life Pension. Your future self will thank you. Our generous employer contribution will help you plan for the future.
• Support - Sometimes we all need support and a listening ear. Our free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme can support your mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing. We also offer enhanced maternity and paternity pay and access to a credit union.
• Discounts - You will have access to our free health cash plan which includes cover for you and your family across a range of benefits, which include, dental cover, access to a virtual GP, counselling, legal support and discounts on gym memberships, cinema tickets, retail and much more.
• Flexibility and development - We are proud of our flexible and inclusive work policies, which help you balance work and life. Supporting employee development is important to us, we offer comprehensive learning and development opportunities.

Do you want to play a key role in ensuring that health and social care activity in Fife has the maximum impact for the people of Fife?

Fife Voluntary Action is seeking a Head of Health and Social Care who will be the strategic lead for health and social care policy and activity for FVA. You will work closely and collaboratively with statutory and third sector partners across health and social care to achieve high quality outcomes that make a positive difference in the lives of people in Fife.

In this role, you will:

• Chair Fife’s Third Sector Health and Social Care, Mental Health, and Carers Providers Forums, developing and supporting activity to enable voices to be heard in shaping service design and delivery in Fife.
• Actively identify actions to build capacity and address gaps in health and social care provision.
• Proactively build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders at all levels to understand national and local challenges and emerging issues
• Lead a team delivering on health and social care projects, including Footcare Fife, Carer Providers Support, Befriending and Peer Support.

We’re looking for someone with:

• Experience of policy development and strategic/operational planning.
• Strong understanding of the voluntary sector and health and social care landscape.
• Excellent communication and partnership skills.
• Experience of line management

Why join us?

• Be part of a team improving the lives of people in Fife.
• Flexible working arrangements and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Benefits of working for FVA include:

• 37 days’ annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) for full-time staff, pro rata for part-time staff
• Free onsite parking in Glenrothes and Kirkcaldy
• Confidential counselling helpline
• Access to unlimited, free GP appointments 24/7 via remote technology

The Women’s Support Project (WSP) is a national organisation based in Glasgow. We aim to raise awareness of the extent and effects of violence against women and girls (VAWG), and to support those affected by this. The WSP adopts a feminist ethos and principles in all its activities. Key themes in our work are addressing unmet need and emerging issues, making links between different forms of violence and abuse, and supporting multiagency and partnership approaches, ensuring the root causes of male VAWG are addressed. The work of WSP bridges the gap between statutory and specialist services in their response to male VAWG.

Our priority areas of focus are:

• Commercial Sexual Exploitation (including women involved in selling or exchanging sex);
• Racially minoritised women’s experiences of VAWG (including FGM and ritual practices);
• Technologically facilitated harm.

The Role

WSP is seeking a Strategic Manager to build on the organisation’s work to date and to continue to develop its national profile and influence.

We seek an experienced, confident and strategic leader who can shape the next stage of our development and further amplify our voice at a national level.

Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the Manager will provide strategic leadership across the organisation, ensuring strong governance, financial stewardship and continue our impactful delivery at an operational level.

The right candidate will have:

• 3 years experience in a leadership role
• A commitment to a feminist approach to violence against women and girls
• Experience of financial management
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Salary:£56,000 pro rata

Hours:28 hours

Pension:6%

Annual leave:25 days = 12 days public holidays pro rata

Women only need apply. This post is covered by a Genuine Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9; Equality Act 2010).

Finding strength through support

The Stroke Association is the UK’s leading charity providing lifelong support for all stroke survivors and their families. We provide tailored support to tens of thousands of stroke survivors each year. This support includes one-to-one and group support, funding vital scientific research into stroke prevention, acute treatment, recovery and long-term care, and campaigning to secure the best care for everyone affected by stroke.

We’re here for stroke survivors and their loved ones, from the moment they enter the new and frightening post-stroke world, supporting them every step of the way as they find their strength and their way back to life.

It’s only thanks to the generosity of our supporters and donors that we can provide vital support.

Stroke Association is driven by our ambition to improve the lives of everyone affected by stroke. This means we’re determined to create an equitable and inclusive workplace that benefits from the difference, and thrives on the diversity, of our people. Guided by Our approach to solving inequity in stroke, we are prioritising listening to, and learning from, lived experience across our charity.

We are working to improve the representation of this lived experience at all levels within the Stroke Association, and we are eager to recruit applicants from a variety of communities and backgrounds. We are keen to receive applications from people affected by stroke, people of colour, members of LGBT+ communities, and disabled people because these identities and experiences are underrepresented and would add enormous value to how we work.

We are a Disability Confident employer, and we are making great progress focusing on flexible working, reasonable adjustments and access to work. Our charity has a variety of staff network groups, and we're committed to continuously improving our diversity and inclusion efforts. If you have questions, or access needs, we’re happy to discuss any support and adjustments we can make throughout the recruitment process so that you’re able to contribute your best in a way that meets your needs.

We’re looking for an exceptional systems leader to drive our work across Scotland and ensure people affected by stroke have the support they need to rebuild their lives. You’ll shape and deliver our vision for Scotland, focusing on what matters most to stroke survivors and ensuring our work has real, measurable impact.

In this influential role, you’ll build strong relationships across health and social care, Scottish Parliament and Government, and the wider stroke community. You'll bring deep understanding of the Scottish context and ensure our work is grounded in the lived experience of stroke survivors and their families.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Lead the Stroke Association’s strategic direction and impact in Scotland, ensuring people affected by stroke receive high quality support.

• Build and manage relationships with key health, social care and political stakeholders, acting as a credible and respected systems leader.

• Adapt organisational priorities for Scotland and ensure effective delivery through strong planning and performance oversight.

• Lead and develop the Scotland team, addressing capacity needs and building volunteer capability to meet local priorities.

• Strengthen partnerships across the stroke community to improve access to support and tackle health inequalities.

• Lead engagement in local policy and pathway development, influencing improvements at health board level.

You will have:

• Significant senior-level experience in advocacy and influencing, including shaping policy change in values-driven, social-impact contexts within Scotland’s health and social care sector.

• Substantial experience developing and managing senior-level relationships across partner organisations, using strong negotiation skills and sound political judgement.

• Experience leading complex organisational change and transformation, ensuring people-centred and sustainable outcomes.

• Strong understanding of the Scottish health and social care landscape, including Parliament, Government, influencing systems, and awareness of UK-wide legislative procedures.

• Ability to balance local, national and UK-wide organisational priorities.

To fulfil the role, you must live in Scotland and have the right to work in the UK. This role requires travel and overnight stays across the UK. Candidates must be able to demonstrate how they can meet this requirement of the role.

As a national public body, Children’s Hearings Scotland is one of a number of dedicated organisations that work as part of the Children’s Hearings System. This care and justice system is unique to Scotland and exists to protect the safety and wellbeing of infants, children and young people nationally, and ensures their rights are upheld and protected. CHS recruits, trains and supports around 2,300 volunteers to ensure children’s hearings take place.

CHS want to recruit a Learning Transformation Manager, a national role, to both lead teams creating and delivering learning, and enable CHS to transform to a digital-first approach to learning. Reporting to the Director of Positive Outcomes, the role will lead the implementation of a refreshed 5-year Learning Strategy, including driving digital transformation and strengthening the CHS Learning Academy brand. The postholder will build on existing foundations to enhance learning across CHS, using innovative and flexible delivery methods to increase engagement. They will deliver a comprehensive national curriculum for our volunteers, ensuring high-quality training that supports children’s rights and meaningful participation from those with lived experience of the hearings system.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong track record in fostering a culture of continuous learning, developing and delivering modern, digitally enabled learning solutions. You will have achievements in using learning as a driver of transformation and improved outcomes demonstrating how learning drives organisational performance, culture, and adaptability.

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.

With an annual turnover of approximately £2.5–3 million and a workforce of over 100 staff LASC is a community-based charity delivering childcare, young people’s services, and wider community benefit across multiple sites. We are seeking a Chief Executive Officer to provide strategic leadership and executive accountability at a pivotal moment for the organisation.

This is a senior leadership role focused on clarity, sustainability, and good governance. The CEO will work in close partnership with the Board to co-create organisational strategy, lead a capable senior team, and ensure the organisation remains financially resilient, well governed, and compliant within a regulated environment.

This is not a hands-on operational role. We are looking for a leader who can operate at the right altitude, bring sound judgement, and create the conditions for others to succeed.

About the role

The Chief Executive Officer will:

• Work in partnership with the Board to co-create strategic direction and lead delivery of agreed priorities
• Provide executive leadership across a multi-site organisation with a strong community presence
• Hold accountability for financial sustainability, organisational risk, and regulatory confidence
• Lead and support senior staff, shaping a professional, fair, and resilient organisational culture
• Represent the organisation externally and build confidence with key stakeholders and partners
• Lead senior relationships with public sector partners and commissioners, including negotiation of sustainable funding and fee arrangements

The role is offered on a three day per week basis with flexible and hybrid working. The postholder will be expected to be locally based, or able to attend sites and meetings as required, with presence focused on where it adds the most value.

About you

You will be an experienced senior leader who brings:

• Experience working effectively with a Board or governing body
• Accountability for organisational performance, budgets, or outcomes
• Confidence leading teams through change, growth, or financial constraint
• Strong judgement, calm leadership, and the ability to influence at senior level

You do not need to come from the childcare or voluntary sector. We are actively interested in candidates who bring transferable leadership experience from other public, regulated, or community facing environments.

If you are interested in this role but do not feel you meet every requirement, we would still encourage you to apply.

What we offer

• A senior, part time leadership role with genuine flexibility
• Hybrid working and an outcome-focused approach to hours
• Employer pension contributions
• A values-led organisation with a strong community purpose
• The opportunity to shape the future of a well-established local charity

Our commitment to inclusion

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We recognise that leadership experience can be gained in many different ways and value varied career paths. We particularly encourage applications from women and individuals from under-represented groups and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and flexible working needs as part of the recruitment process.