Dyslexia Scotland is an award-winning, sector-leading organisation that champions the exceptional value of dyslexia to Scottish society. Full-time national roles rarely emerge and are highly sought after in our high performing team. Our current CEO is retiring after nineteen successful years of leadership, creating an important opportunity for the right candidate to deliver our ambitious plan for a dyslexia-friendly Scotland. We welcome applications from candidates with the drive and compassion to fulfil this vital leadership role.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced individual to lead the delivery of our new 5-year strategy, Working Towards a Dyslexia-friendly Scotland. You will join an established team with a clear purpose and a national profile.
Dyslexia Scotland is an established national membership organisation that aims to inspire and enable people with dyslexia to reach their potential while working towards a dyslexia-friendly Scotland. Based in Stirling with a small staff team of nine (eight full-time equivalent), we have a network of 19 volunteer-led local branches across Scotland offering support at a grassroots level, as well as two Dyslexic Adult Networks. Around 150 volunteers play a vital and valued role in our work, involved in a wide range of national and local roles, including the President, Ambassadors, Board of Directors and Council.
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This is a hands-on role within a small, ambitious national organisation. The successful candidate will be comfortable taking responsibility for the overall leadership of the charity while working collaboratively with a supportive Board, staff, volunteers, branches, members and partners.
A Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Check is required for this post.
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Scottish Charity No: SC 000951 Company No: SC153321
Could you help us shape what's next?
OutLET is a Lanarkshire-based charity and social enterprise using nature to support emotional wellbeing, confidence and resilience. We deliver therapeutic forest school projects, community play and wellbeing programmes, and training for practitioners up to Forest School Leader level.
We've built a strong reputation for doing things differently, developed innovative programmes and training, built trusted relationships with partners and funders and, perhaps most importantly, assembled an experienced, committed and stable team who genuinely care about what they do.
Now we're ready for the next chapter.
We're looking for an innovative, strategic and big-picture thinker to become our new CEO and help us explore just how far OutLET could go.
This isn't a role for someone who simply wants to maintain the status quo. We're looking for someone who sees possibilities where others see barriers; who can spot opportunities, bring people with them and turn good ideas into practical action.
The Role
As CEO, you'll work closely with our Board of Trustees and Senior Leadership Team to lead OutLET's strategic direction, organisational development and long-term sustainability.
You'll help us identify opportunities for growth, innovation and expansion — whether that's through new partnerships, income streams, areas of work or ways of working.
We already have people who know how to deliver. We need someone who can help us think about where we go next.
You'll provide strategic oversight without being expected to do everything yourself. Our experienced Senior Leadership Team and established staff teams bring considerable knowledge and expertise. Your role will be to bring those strengths together, create space for good ideas and turn ambition into action.
You'll also lead on governance, organisational sustainability, people and culture, marketing and communications, and representing OutLET with partners, funders and stakeholders.
Who are we looking for?
We're looking for someone who is:
You don't need to be an outdoor learning expert - our team already has that expertise. What we need is the leadership, curiosity and imagination to help us make the most of it.
*This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and satisfactory PVG Scheme Record/Update. The successful candidate will be required to undergo the appropriate Disclosure Scotland vetting checks prior to appointment.*
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Murray’s Initiative (formerly known as Glasgow Council on Alcohol) is an independent Scottish charity that works to reduce alcohol and drug-related harm at both individual and community levels. Established in 1965, Murray’s Initiative adopts a long-term, trauma-informed and asset-based approach to changing the culture around substance use. Its services are built on a person-centred, harm-reduction model, supporting people whether their goal is to reduce consumption or achieve abstinence.
Murray’s Initiative offers free, confidential counselling services for people concerned about their own or someone else's drinking. Murray’s Initiative delivers a range of interventions including groupwork and employability support as well as a number of holistic and inclusive services, such as a women’s service for survivors of gender-based violence, young person’s peer education service, LGBTQ+ health and wellbeing support and tailored wellbeing programmes.
Murray’s Initiative is also a recognised provider of professional development, offering a comprehensive training portfolio including education aimed at increasing awareness of alcohol use and promoting healthier lifestyles, COSCA Counselling Skills and a Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Murray’s Initiative delivers services over 6 days per week and throughout Glasgow, East Dunbartonshire and East Renfrewshire, helping people make meaningful, positive change in their lives.
The foundation of Murray’s Initiative is our supportive and inclusive culture for all who engage and work with us.
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The In Work Employment Advisor will provide tailored support to individuals in recovery from drugs and/or alcohol who are in employment, helping them to sustain and progress within work. The role involves delivering one-to-one guidance, identifying and addressing barriers to employment retention, supporting career development and liaising with employers and partner agencies to ensure participants achieve positive and sustainable employment outcomes.
The In Work Employment Advisor will report to the Service Manager – Employability.
This post requires membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme for children and/or protected adults. Successful applicants will be required to join the PVG Scheme.
Could you be part of something different? We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to use their gifts, skills and experience to make a difference to the lives of the people in our parishes and communities.
The Congregational Support Worker will support the existing Ministry Team, Kirk Session and congregation to further the mission and vision of Aberdeen North and research, develop and implement systems which offer innovative and practical support to the congregation of Aberdeen North as it redevelops its facilities and resources to meet the needs of the church and community.
The successful candidate will be a committed Christian with an active Church connection (Genuine Occupational Requirement in terms of the Equality Act 2010).
Are you ready for a new, exciting opportunity to further develop your career in the charity sector? Join our dynamic team at Street League and make a real difference in the lives of young people across the UK!
As an integral part of Street League’s East Scotland team, we have an exciting opportunity to join our company as a Progressions Coordinator.
Here at Street League, sport is at the heart of what we do and is what makes us successful. We support young people holistically, recognising the inextricable links between wellbeing, health and employment.
The Role
The Progressions Coordinator works in partnership with their delivery partner (Youth & Community Coach) in delivering and administering Street League’s core programmes in their specific local areas.
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Don't miss this chance to be a part of our mission and help change the game for young people in the UK.
Ocean Youth Trust Scotland (OYT Scotland) is an award-winning youth work charity delivering residential sailing voyages for young people aged 11-25. Since 1999, the organisation has welcomed more than 600 young people each year aboard its sail training vessels, Alba Explorer and Alba Venturer, providing life-changing experiences that challenge young people to step outside their comfort zones, develop new skills and realise their potential.
OYT Scotland supports a diverse range of young people, including young carers, those with Additional Support Needs, young people struggling in school and those at risk of antisocial behaviour. Its programmes include adventure, employability and STEAM voyages, alongside accredited Qualifications Scotland learning. With 94% of young people reporting improved confidence and 98% improved teamwork, OYT Scotland is committed to empowering young people to live healthy, fulfilling lives.
Following a recent strategic review, OYT Scotland is entering an exciting period of development, with a focus on strengthening income generation and securing the organisation's long-term sustainability. The organisation is now seeking a Head of Income Generation to lead the next phase of fundraising and voyage sales growth.
This is a new leadership role responsible for diversifying and growing fundraising and voyage sales income, with a particular focus on donor stewardship, supporter engagement and strategic partnerships. As a member of the Leadership Team, and working closely with the CEO, the postholder will develop and deliver a comprehensive Income Generation Strategy to support sustainable growth, strengthen relationships with clients and donors and increase awareness of OYT Scotland and its impact.
The Head of Income Generation will lead a Fundraising and Sales team, providing clear direction, effective management and professional development. They will champion income generation and partnerships across the organisation while supporting the CEO and Leadership Team with operational management.
A key priority will be diversifying income across grants, donations and voyage fees, developing innovative revenue models and reducing reliance on trusts and foundations. The postholder will also develop effective donor journeys, build corporate partnerships with the CEO and Board, and establish relationships with stakeholders locally and nationally. They will represent OYT Scotland externally and oversee communications activity aimed at strengthening brand awareness, supporter engagement and the organisation's public profile.
To succeed in this role, you will be an experienced senior fundraiser with a proven track record of developing and leading ambitious income generation strategies, identifying new opportunities for growth, and translating strategic vision into sustainable income. You will have demonstrable experience of setting income generation direction, leading others to deliver against it, and achieving significant growth. You will bring significant experience of corporate partnerships or sponsorship, fundraising budgets and performance, alongside proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams. You will combine strategic thinking with a practical, results-focused approach and be confident building relationships with donors, corporate partners and senior stakeholders. Knowledge of the Scottish charitable funding landscape, donor stewardship, supporter engagement, digital fundraising platforms and CRM systems will be valuable.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a central role in OYT Scotland's next stage of development, diversifying income, building strategic partnerships and helping secure the long-term sustainability of an organisation making a real difference to young people across Scotland.
Neuroinclusion is rising up the agenda for employers, community organisations, and public sector bodies that want to get it right for their staff and the people they serve. This is a key role in our Business Development team, leading Mindroom’s training and consultancy service, with real scope to build on strong foundations and grow it.
You will design and deliver engaging training online and in person, and provide consultancy on neuroinclusion in the workplace and in designing services for customers and service users. The focus is practical change: what an organisation does differently as a result, rather than awareness raising alone. You will also develop the offer, write proposals, lead corporate engagement, use our CRM to manage the pipeline, and implement monitoring and evaluation so we can show the difference the service makes.
You will bring a strong understanding of neurodivergence, neurodevelopmental conditions, and the neurodiversity movement; substantial experience designing and delivering training; and experience developing or growing a service.
This is a management role in a growing department with a busy and varied workload, so you will be comfortable working independently and shaping the service as it grows.
The role is hybrid, combining home working, attendance at our Edinburgh office and travel to deliver training and consultancy in person. Occasional evening work and overnight stays may be required.
Organisation profile
Founded on lived experience, Mindroom champions all forms of neurodiversity and supports all kinds of minds. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for neurodivergent people by removing barriers, increasing opportunities, and shaping a more accessible world.
We are excited to be delivering our mentoring programme acrossEast Dunbartonshire and East Renfrewshire, supporting young people in alternative provision who are disengaged from mainstream school. This is a unique opportunity to work within an established secondary wellbeing programme while helping to develop community-based mentoring across the region.
Our Pathways Coordinator will spend part of their time based within the secondary wellbeing unit in East Dunbartonshire, building strong, trusted relationships with young people to prepare them for a match with a volunteer mentor. Working with pupils from S2 and above, you will deliver small group and individual sessions, provide personalized support and guidance, and collaborate closely with local schools, community partners, and the employability sector in East Renfrewshire to expand community-based mentoring opportunities.
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About usMCR Pathways is an award-winning charity established in Glasgow in 2007. Our mentoring programme is now delivered in schools across the whole of Scotland as well as North East and South East England. We are committed to helping the country’s most vulnerable young people gain self-confidence, identify their skills and recognise and fulfil their potential.
Our mission:To connect every young person with a trusted adult mentor, someone who sparks confidence, fuels ambition, and walks beside them as they find their way.
Our vision:MCR Pathways will work until every young person has someone to help them find their way.
You will be joining a friendly and supportive team who love what they do and enjoy working with each other. MCR Pathways’ values are Respect, Communication, Trust and Growth and they inform everything we do.
Benefits of working for MCR Pathways include:30 days annual leave in first year rising to 35 days from 2nd year of employment, 3 further days of annual leave between the December and January public holidays, additional day off for your birthday, Employee Assistance Programme, Life Assurance – 4 x salary.
This is a new role in our Whole Family Support Fund programme. You will plan, design and deliver peer support groups and social activities for families raising neurodivergent children and young people, across our hub areas in Scotland.
You’ll facilitate groups both online and in person, creating spaces where families can meet others in similar situations, share experiences, and build confidence. You’ll work with our locality teams to design an offer that reflects what families in each area have asked for, and you’ll be supported by volunteers in running sessions.
You will be an experienced group facilitator with a background in peer support, skilled at managing group dynamics and at creating accessible, neuroinclusive spaces that work for parents, carers and neurodivergent people.
Groups may run outside standard office hours, so this post may involve evening and occasional weekend work, along with travel across the delivery areas.
Organisation profile
Founded on lived experience, Mindroom champions all forms of neurodiversity and supports all kinds of minds. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for neurodivergent people by removing barriers, increasing opportunities, and shaping a more accessible world.