The Scottish Episcopal Institute (SEI) seeks to appoint a Director of Contextual Formation. The Director of Contextual Formation oversees all elements of SEI’s dispersed, part-residential, formation-led placements and contextual training in Initial Ministerial Education (IME); teaches on all levels from certificate to master’s qualifications in the areas of ministry, missiology and pastoral/practical theology, including supervising and marking dissertations. In addition to IME, SEI provides a range of training and support for lay and ordained members of the Scottish Episcopal Church to which the Director of Contextual Formation contributes. The post is based in Edinburgh with some flexibility for home working from another location in Scotland.
Candidates applying for the post will have:
• Episcopal/Anglican holy orders;
• Demonstrable ability in theological education, curate training, knowledge of current ecclesiological trends and an entrepreneurial spirit in the Episcopal/Anglican tradition;
• Postgraduate qualification in ministry, missiology, pastoral/practical theology or a closely related field (at least to master’s level);
• Passion for theological and vocational training that equips students to foster vibrant church life through evangelism and discipleship;
• The candidate will have drive and enthusiasm, be able to work on their own initiative and possess an understanding of the missiological and theological issues of the twenty-first century in Scotland.
Are you a dynamic and strategic leader who is passionate about making a genuine impact? Do you thrive on the challenge of creating sustainable income streams that help provide vital care and support? If so, we’d love to meet you! St Andrew’s Hospice is looking for an inspiring and results-driven Head of Income Generation to join our team.
About Us
At St Andrew’s Hospice we provide compassionate, specialist palliative care to those with life-limiting illnesses, ensuring dignity, comfort, and support for our patients and their families. Every year, our hospice touches hundreds of lives, and every donation we receive helps us to deliver this critical care. Now, more than ever, we need a strategic leader to grow and diversify our income streams, making our work possible for years to come. If you’re ready to bring your energy, creativity, and expertise to a role with purpose, we’d love to hear from you.
The Role
As the Head of Income Generation, you will:
What We’re Looking For
Why Join Us?
Further Information: if you would like further information or to have a discussion/visit prior to applying, please contact our HR team who will arrange this with our Chief Executive.
Age Scotland is the Scottish charity for older people, working with and supporting thousands of older people across Scotland through our services, our membership network and communities of interest.
The charity has set out an ambitious income generation strategy, seeking to double its income by 2030. The opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Commercial Development to join the charity and explore opportunities to develop our commercial revenue stream, including through our established workforce training programmes and other, previously tested initiatives, such as energy provision and financial services products. We are very interested in exploring gaps in the market and new products and services with viable growth potential which extend our services to the benefits of older people.
As the Head of Commercial Development, you will report to the CEO and work directly with CFO and connect with senior colleagues across the organisation in the delivery of your role. You will lead a team to build on our existing income generation platforms, helping to deliver even greater impact for older people in Scotland in line with our values, seeking to offer high quality services and products to older people at good value.
Living our values, you will approach the role with integrity, while involving, inspiring and empowering our teams, so that together we can create better outcomes for older people in Scotland.
The post will be Scotland-based, a blend of office (Edinburgh-based) and home working. In return for your hard work, enthusiasm and commitment to our values you’ll receive a generous benefits package:
• Generous holiday allowance of 39 days (FTE)
• A range of learning and development opportunities
• Company sick pay
• Healthcare benefit through Westfield Health
• Discounted gym membership
• Cashback scheme from major retailers
• Contributory pension scheme with employer contributions of 9%
• A comprehensive package of support though our Employee Assistance Programme
• Group life cover up to three times your annual salary
• Cycle to work scheme
• Paid carers leave and dependents’ support
• The option to buy more holidays or sell them
• Enhanced maternity and paternity policies.
Are you committed to supporting and improving opportunities to those who have experienced or are at risk of entering the justice system? Apex Scotland is embarking on an exciting new chapter developing our strategic priorities that include a renewed focus on fundraising, marketing and communications to enhance the support we offer those we care for and support.
We are seeking a highly motivated experienced fundraising and partnerships specialist to join our team. This new post will take responsibility for working directly with our services to manage and deliver contracts, streamline income and secure grants from this critical source.
This role is pivotal to supporting the organisation’s purpose to make a significant impact on the lives of people who have experience of the justice system or at risk of entering it. You will maximise income generation to deliver brilliant services that are aligned to our strategic ambitions and that create a positive impact on our ability to deliver for the long term.
You will be an excellent communicator, creative, collaborative, proactive, self-motivated and innovative together with understanding and appreciating the impact trauma has on the lives of those we care for and support.
You will be able to build productive and respectful working relationships with the Leadership and Service Delivery teams, to drive forward income generation. You will have a proven track record of managing procurement, tendering and managing contracts.
This role is based in our head office in Edinburgh with hybrid working offered.
Apex Scotland offers the following benefits:
About ACOSVO
Established in 2000, ACOSVO is a growing membership organisation of 750+ voluntary sector Chief Executives, Senior Leaders and Chairs across Scotland. Our vision is that voluntary sector leadership in Scotland is influential, resilient, and trusted.
ACOSVO holds a unique position being the only organisation of its kind in Scotland with its members comprising of the key decision and change makers in the sector.
By offering a wide range of services, networks, personal and professional development opportunities, and relevant member benefits we’re here for voluntary sector leaders at every stage of their leadership journey.
Through engagement with members and partners ACOSVO has created a new Strategy for 2024-2029 with a new vision, aims, objectives and importantly a new suite of values that will underpin delivery. It is ambitious and we have created a new Head of Operations position to play a critical role in supporting the organisation to achieve the outcomes identified in the Strategy.
We are dynamic and committed to strive every day to do better for our membership. We do this by supporting and challenging each other, engaging with our members, and prioritising learning. We have a culture that enables us to deliver at our best and our values are very important to us.
Further information about ACOSVO and our new Strategy can be found at acosvo.org.uk
About the Role
ACOSVO is a small team with big aspirations and it is a very exciting time to join as a member of our Senior Leadership team. As Head of Operations you will be responsible for the overall success of our operations including planning and processes, finance and resource management, and organisational reporting. You will be responsible for HR, digital, driving membership growth and delivering high levels of efficiency and member satisfaction. As part of the Senior Leadership team you will act as an ambassador for ACOSVO, explore new ways to develop our activities, generate income, and provide line management that maximises peoples potential.
This is a permanent position, working 35 hours per week.
Additional benefits include 25 days annual leave plus 11 public holidays, pension scheme (employer contribution of up to 6%), and death in service at 1 x salary.
The working location for this role is hybrid working from home or our workspace at Greyfriars Charteris Centre, 138 – 140 Pleasance, Edinburgh, EH8 9RR. There will be a requirement to work at other locations in Scotland and these times will be arranged in advance.
We are happy to talk about flexible working such as location and when the hours are worked within our core hours of 8am-6pm Monday to Friday.
Please note that this role is not suitable as a job share.
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Position within Structure: Senior Leadership Team
Travel Requirements: Throughout Scotland with occasional UK Travel
To drive forward our No Life Half Lived strategy, we are seeking a Head of Communications and Marketing who is a strategic and influential leader with the vision and creativity to elevate CHSS's brand, reputation, and engagement among our key audiences.
In this pivotal role, you will play a crucial part in strengthening the CHSS brand, enhancing our reputation, and building meaningful connections with a wide range of stakeholders, from service users, volunteers, and supporters to healthcare professionals and the public. Through compelling storytelling, innovative campaigns, and evidence-based marketing strategies, you will enable our key stakeholders to connect and utilise our services when they need them most.
As an accomplished, hands-on marketeer with a proactive and impact-driven mindset, you will bring a strong track record in planning, executing, and managing integrated marketing and communications campaigns that elevate an organisation’s profile. With direct experience in crafting audience-centred propositions and campaigns grounded in both qualitative and quantitative insights the successful candidate will also have a background in leading multi-disciplinary communications teams to achieve measurable results. Building and nurturing effective relationships with a diverse array of internal and external stakeholders will be integral to your role.
Appeal Director – Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS)
Are you ready to make a profound impact on the future of children’s palliative care in Scotland? As Appeal Director, you will play a vital role in our most ambitious appeal yet—driving the six- and seven- figure gifts needed for us to achieve our ambitions in the “It’s Not Just a Hospice Appeal”, to secure critical funding to transform Rachel House children’s hospice, and critically, transform the experience of children’s palliative care in Scotland.
In this high-impact role, you will work with an exceptional team to engage philanthropic partners, cultivate major gifts, and deliver on our ambitious vision. From shaping donor strategies to creating lasting, meaningful partnerships, you’ll play a central part in CHAS’s goal of raising £16.3 million to reimagine Rachel House and grow CHAS’s long-term impact.
“At CHAS, every day brings an opportunity to make a difference, transforming lives through generosity and compassion,” says Iain McAndrew, Director of Income Generation and Engagement.
Where You’ll Fit In
As part of our award-winning Income Generation and Engagement team, you’ll work closely with our Head of Partnerships and Philanthropy and report directly to the Director of Income Generation. The Appeal Director role is integral to our 2024-2028 Strategic Plan, connecting our vision to every generous partner supporting our mission to ensure no family faces their child’s death alone.
About You
To excel as Appeal Director, you will bring:
• Demonstrated success in securing six- and seven-figure gifts.
• Expertise in building lasting, meaningful relationships with high-level donors and partners.
• Proven ability to meet ambitious goals through strategic planning and effective
• The ability to engage, inspire, and articulate compelling cases for support.
• An alignment with CHAS’ vision and values, and a deep commitment to making a difference for children and families.
• Experience in either the nonprofit or commercial sector, with a willingness to navigate complex projects and stakeholders.
Why Join CHAS?
At CHAS, we’re committed to making sure that no one has to face the death of their child alone. We provide unwavering care through a unique model that spans hospices, hospitals, and homes, providing comfort, choice, and dignity to children who may die young and their families.
Working with CHAS means making an extraordinary impact every day in a supportive, collaborative environment. Here’s what we offer:
• Flexible Working: Embrace hybrid options with time split between home and onsite in any of our sites in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Kinross or Balloch, with family-friendly working arrangements.
• Professional Development: Exposure to a range of fundraising activities and continuous learning opportunities.
• Supportive Culture: Work alongside a high-performing, award-winning team dedicated to achieving ambitious goals through innovation and partnership.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy generous annual leave, a competitive pension, incremental salary progression, Blue Light discounts, and extensive health and wellbeing support.
What if you don’t meet all the job requirements?
At CHAS we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, supported, and valued. We celebrate diversity and inclusivity, recognising that everyone’s journey is unique. We believe in the power of transferable skills, so if you don’t have the exact qualifications or background listed but believe your experience and skills are a great fit, we encourage you to apply. Feel free to reach out to Iain or our team for a chat to explore how you could be a great addition to our team.
Head of Partnerships and Philanthropy – Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS)
Help shape the future of children’s palliative care in Scotland
Are you ready to lead transformative growth at Scotland’s only provider of children’s palliative care? As Head of Partnership and Philanthropy at CHAS, you will be at the heart of our ambition to make sure that no family in Scotland has to face the death of their child alone. Joining at a pivotal time in our organisation’s history, you’ll guide talented teams to secure the vital resources that will help us be there for more children who need our help, and their families. This role offers a rare opportunity to champion creative, high-impact partnerships and inspire a dedicated team working to bring comfort and hope to children and families when they need it most.
In this senior role, you’ll oversee our Partnerships and Philanthropy team during this period of transformational growth, leading efforts to secure major donations, develop corporate relationships, and design unforgettable, high-profile events. Working closely with our Appeal Director, you’ll help drive the “It’s Not Just a Hospice” appeal and lead efforts to secure £16.3 million to transform one of our two children’s hospices, Rachel House. With creativity, determination, and compassion, you’ll play a critical role in CHAS’s mission to provide unwavering care to children who may die young and their families.
Your Role at CHAS
As part of our award-winning Income Generation and Engagement Directorate, you’ll report to the Director of Income Generation and Engagement and lead a department of 13 talented professionals, including two senior managers. This role is central to CHAS’s strategic vision, which includes a fundraising goal of £75 million (including £16.3 million from the major appeal) over the next five years to sustain CHAS’s life-changing work and fund key projects like the Rachel House redevelopment.
About You
To excel in this role, you’ll bring:
• Proven strategic leadership: Success in developing and executing high-value strategies that inspire teams and maximise revenue.
• Fundraising expertise: Significant experience in major donor or partnership fundraising, with a strong track record of meeting ambitious goals.
• High-impact relationship-building skills: Ability to cultivate meaningful partnerships with corporate sponsors, major donors, and stakeholders.
• Team development skills: Demonstrated success in building and leading high-performing teams, nurturing talent, and driving efficiency.
• Innovative, commercially minded approach: Talent for identifying new opportunities and refining operations to support growth.
• Passion for CHAS’ mission: A commitment to making a tangible difference for families facing a child’s life-limiting condition.
Why Join CHAS?
At CHAS, we’re committed to making sure that no one has to face the death of their child alone. We provide unwavering care through a unique model that spans hospices, hospitals, and homes, providing comfort, choice, and dignity to children who may die young and their families.
Working with CHAS means making an extraordinary impact every day in a supportive, collaborative environment. Here’s what we offer:
• Flexible Working: Embrace hybrid options with time split between home and onsite in any of our sites in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Kinross or Balloch, with family-friendly working arrangements.
• Professional Development: Exposure to a range of fundraising activities and continuous learning opportunities.
• Supportive Culture: Work alongside a high-performing, award-winning team dedicated to achieving ambitious goals through innovation and partnership.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy generous annual leave, a competitive pension, incremental salary progression, Blue Light discounts, and extensive health and wellbeing support.
What if you don’t meet all the job requirements?
At CHAS we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, supported, and valued. We celebrate diversity and inclusivity, recognising that everyone’s journey is unique. We believe in the power of transferable skills, so if you don’t have the exact qualifications or background listed but believe your experience and skills are a great fit, we encourage you to apply. Feel free to reach out to Iain or our team for a chat to explore how you could be a great addition to our team.
Are you passionate about helping children fulfil their potential and build a better Scotland? We are too!
This is a unique opportunity to lead Children’s Parliament, an internationally renowned and respected organisation promoting children’s human rights, as we look to recruit an inspirational and highly skilled Director.
We want someone who can lead and develop a passionate team of expert practitioners in raising awareness and understanding of children’s rights amongst children and adults. Together we need to help them understand how we can improve children’s lives, support the people and organisations who support our children, and help to implement the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024.
The Director will lead a Senior Leadership Team, consisting of the Head of Programmes, Head of Operations and Senior Programme Manager. The Director will inspire our talented and dedicated team, using their professional networks to advocate for children as the face and voice of Children’s Parliament, and realise the opportunities we have to change lives for the better. They will work with partners and stakeholders to drive culture change in the environments in which children live, learn and play and support a new chapter for Scotland’s human rights journey following the UNCRC incorporation for which we successfully campaigned this year.
We are seeking a dynamic and effective leader who will stand up and champion children’s rights. They will need to demonstrate their experience in senior leadership roles, including strategic planning, financial oversight, leadership, and risk management.
The ability to support and drive a diverse and skilled team is essential. Having experience of rights-based, creative practice will be important in being able to provide ongoing support, expertise and guidance across Children’s Parliament’s programmes. A comprehensive understanding of the political and policy landscape for children's and wider human rights in Scotland is vital as is the ability to effectively engage with a range of stakeholders.
The Director will need to demonstrate their belief that children are equal and valuable citizens. As a leader, their passion should shine through their words and actions, backed up with the expertise to navigate the challenges of ensuring Children’s Parliament continues as an internationally recognised beacon of good practice and inspiration.
Reports to: Chair of the Board and accountable to the Board of Trustees
Direct reports: Head of Programmes, Head of Operations and Business Development
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the management and operation of a charity dedicated to Edinburgh’s historic environment and heritage, working with passionate staff, Trustees and partners.
We are looking for an experienced Head of Finance & Operations to lead on the delivery of finance, governance, HR and office objectives, enabling the organisation to run smoothly and efficiently.
Part of the Senior Management Team, the Head of Finance & Operations supports the Director and other senior managers in the leadership and direction of the charity, helping to formulate and execute the organisational strategy and ensuring that Edinburgh World Heritage meets the goals of the integrated business plan and organisational outcomes.
Edinburgh is a unique place – steeped in history, with iconic topography and stunning historic buildings and public spaces. In 1995, the ‘Old and New Towns of Edinburgh World Heritage Site’ was inscribed as a World Heritage site by UNESCO. Edinburgh World Heritage, an independent charity, co-ordinates the management of the Site with its partners, the City Council and Historic Environment Scotland. Our vision is to make Edinburgh an inspirational and empowering place to live, work, study or visit – no matter who you are. We believe that heritage and conservation are central to making this happen, connecting people to the city and the World Heritage Site. For more information on Edinburgh World Heritage, please visit our website at ewh.org.uk.