The Office of the Patient Safety Commissioner for Scotland plays a vital role in strengthening the safety and quality of healthcare across the nation. Independent of government and the NHS, the Office amplifies the voices of patients and families, identifying systemic risks and driving evidence-based improvements that make healthcare safer for all. Through rigorous, impartial investigations and constructive engagement with health bodies, regulators, and patient groups, the Office seeks to uncover and address the underlying causes of harm—ensuring that learning from adverse events leads to enduring improvements in policy, practice, and culture across Scotland’s health system.

This role leads the delivery of corporate services and operational management across finance, audit, governance, ICT, office management and information governance, ensuring robust systems, controls and value for money. Working closely with the Executive Director, the postholder supports business and strategic planning, risk management, reporting and parliamentary outputs, while providing high quality secretariat support to the Patient Safety Commissioner. The role also drives continuous improvement through project and change management to enhance organisational effectiveness.

To be successful in this role, you will have experience of leading and managing corporate services, with the ability to operate confidently and manage relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, providing clear, authoritative advice. You will have excellent administrative, organisational and analytical skills, alongside a strong understanding of governance, risk, and public sector accountability. It would be beneficial if you have an awareness and understanding of the Scottish Parliament systems, the NHS and patient safety landscape.

Recruitment for the Patient Safety Commissioner is being managed by the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman’s office.

At Space we believe that connections build communities.

Well established in South West Edinburgh for over 30 years, our team of staff and volunteers engage with our communities to design and deliver services that create environments where people feel supported, empowered and valued.

We are in the final year of our current strategy; as we head into 26/27, we will be reviewing progress and embarking on our strategy for 2027-2030.

The Role

The Head of Community and Connections is a key leadership role, taking ownership of our frontline services which includes our varied and diverse work with Children and Young People, Adults and Older People, and Community Learning and Development. More information about our services can be found on our website spacescot.org.

You’ll be line managing a team of experienced, skilled and passionate individuals, enhancing their strengths and supporting them to further develop.

Working closely with our Board, CEO and Management Team you’ll help to shape strategy, strengthen partnerships and ensure the standard of our services remain high quality, sustainable and rooted in community need.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a pivotal leadership role at a defining moment for Space.

You’ll play a central role in shaping our next strategy, influencing what our services look like over the next 3–5 years, and helping translate ambition into meaningful impact.

Alongside this, you’ll support the development of an emerging Community Health Service — building on strong foundations to create something ambitious, responsive and genuinely impactful for local communities.

If you’re someone who enjoys shaping direction, developing people and turning ideas into reality, this is a role with real scope and influence.

Day to day you be:

• Helping develop and deliver Space’s organisational strategy

• Shaping services to be impactful and responsive, spotting opportunities to grow, improve or reimagine what we do — always guided by community voice

• Representing Space confidently across networks, partnerships and collaborations

• Supporting and developing Project Managers to flourish in their role, coaching, creating space for reflection and learning, sharing learning and championing continuous improvement

• Ensuring safeguarding, compliance and HR responsibilities are understood and embedded

• Leading change thoughtfully — bringing people with you

• Overseeing service budgets and supporting managers to feel confident with finances

• Working alongside our fundraising team to identify, secure and sustain funding

• Building strong, transparent relationships with funders and partners

• Be a key leader in the Space team, building positive working relationships across the organisation

What it’s like to work at Space:

We care deeply about what we do and how we work. We work hard and get stuck in because we truly care about our community and each other.

We live our values – they’re not just words printed on letterheads.

We’re a team and work collaboratively, we support each other to succeed, we value relationships as much as results – egos are best left at the door.

We’re not a finished article, we’re still evolving, still learning and not everything is perfectly optimised (yet).

We find a way – we focus on solutions; challenges are puzzles to be worked out not excuses to give up.

We’re curious and innovative, we challenge the norm and aren’t scared to voice ideas if we think we have a better way.

The sector is demanding and unpredictable at times, priorities shift but if difficult decisions have to be made and we do it with integrity and maintain a people first ethos.

We have a pretty flexible approach to work - we know that everyone’s body clocks, responsibilities and preferred working environments differ. At the same time, we really value staying connected and collaborating with each other. From experience, our work is at its strongest when we come together, so we encourage a healthy balance with a regular presence in the office.

What you’ll bring:

• Experience of leading or overseeing frontline Health & Social Care or community based services at a senior level

• A people first mindset and strong, values led people management experience

• Good judgement – you’ll know when to stick to policy and when to exercise common sense to make balanced decisions

• A positive can do attitude, ready to roll your sleeves up and take on challenges

• Clear communication, being able to naturally connect with people on all levels across the organisation and with stakeholders, and easily build a reputation for being approachable and trustworthy

• Confidence working with budgets and financial information, able to not only understand but translate them to others. Knowledge of charity finances would be an advantage

• Experience of working with a Board of Trustees and reporting to funders

• The ability to plan well, write business cases and manage multiple complex projects at the same time

• Strong digital skills, confidence using Microsoft Office (we use Outlook, SharePoint, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and digital collaboration tools

• A solid understanding of health & safety practices and safeguarding

• Some flexibility with working hours to provide occasional on call telephone support to services that run out with typical office hours.

Because every child deserves a fair start in life.

At Home-Start Edinburgh, we believe in the power of early intervention and the life-changing potential of strong, nurturing relationships. We're here for families with young children in Edinburgh facing challenging circumstances—whether it’s isolation, mental health struggles, or financial insecurity. Our skilled volunteers work alongside these families, empowering them to thrive. Now, we’re looking for a Chief Executive Officer to join our dedicated team and help us continue delivering this vital mission.

About the Role

The CEO is responsible for implementing our strategic plan, which enables support to over 400 families a year through 1:1 and group work support. You will manage a team of staff and work collaboratively with partners to ensure families in Edinburgh get the right support at the right time. You will also work alongside Home-Start Edinburgh’s trustees to ensure the organisation is well governed, and participate in the Home-Start network both within Scotland and the UK.

What You’ll Do

• Lead a supportive yet purposeful team of staff and volunteers, which enables them to perform at their best
• Develop relationships within the sector to enable Home-Start to be part of an ecosystem of support for families
• Ensure the charity is operationally well managed
• Work with the Board of Directors to support strategic governance
• Collaborate with Home-Start network, following systems and processes to ensure Home-Start Edinburgh performs at its best

What You Bring

We’re looking for someone with:

• Knowledge and experience of charity leadership
• Knowledge and experience of the early years sector
• A flexible and adaptable personality that can respond to business needs as they arise
• A consistent and reliable work ethic

Why Join Home-Start Edinburgh?

At Home-Start Edinburgh, we believe:

• Early childhood matters. Healthy development – from conception to infancy and beyond - provides the foundation for future learning, behaviour and health. It is the launchpad for a child to become a happy and well-functioning adult.
• Empowerment and enjoyment are key. Families thrive when parents feel confident, have nurturing relationships with their children, and the whole family can experience the joy of life together.
• Needs-based and responsive support. We listen to families and provide flexible support based on their needs and challenges. No two families are the same and we work to address individual needs and support families as long as they need us.
• We believe in the power of relationships. Our volunteers support nurturing relationships in the families they support, and we work in partnership with others who share our values and our vision.

You’ll be part of a small, mission-driven team with the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution. We’re proud of the impact we make together and we want someone who shares our belief that childhood can’t wait.

The West Highland Way Trust is a newly established Scottish charity with responsibility for championing, supporting and sustaining one of Scotland’s most iconic long-distance routes. Working in partnership with public bodies, communities and businesses, the Trust aims to support collaborative work with Access Authorities to care for trail whilst safeguarding the route’s environment and heritage while maximising its social, economic and community benefits.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Director to lead the day-to-day development and operation of the Trust during its formative phase.

This is a senior, hands-on leadership role, working closely with and supported by the Board of Trustees. The postholder will act as the Trust’s main delivery lead and public point of contact, supporting the Board in shaping the Trust’s vision and strategy, establishing robust operational systems, and delivering business development and fundraising activity.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the day-to-day operation and set-up of the Trust
• Supporting the Board with strategy development, governance and reportin
• Developing and overseeing the delivery of fundraising and income generation plans
• Building strong relationships with communities, businesses and partners along the route
• Managing suppliers, consultants and freelance support
• Overseeing communications, engagement and organisational development

About you

You will bring senior-level experience in the charity, public or community sector, with a strong track record in organisational development, fundraising or partnership working. You will be comfortable working with Trustees, operating independently in a start-up environment, and representing the organisation with credibility and confidence.

Experience of place-based, environmental, heritage, access or tourism-related work would be advantageous as will experience commercial or sponsorship.

• What we offer
• Competitive salary
• Generous annual leave and pension contribution
• Flexible working arrangements
• A unique opportunity to shape and lead a nationally significant charity at an exciting stage of development

Looking for more information?

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact the Chair, Stuart Mearns via trustee@westhighlandwaytrust.org. You can also find more information about us on our website westhighlandwaytrust.org and on the official West Highland Way website westhighlandway.org

Lanarkshire Rape Crisis Centre (LRCC); established in 2004, is an independent charity with the objective of relieving the distress and improving the welfare of women and girls who, at any time in their lives, have been subjected to any form of sexual violence. LRCC is a member of the Scottish Rape Crisis Alliance; and we work collaboratively with rape crisis centres across Scotland and specialist organisations in this sector as part of the national movement to eradicate male violence against women.

Supporting around 600 survivors every year and engaging with thousands of people in Lanarkshire in achieving our objectives, Lanarkshire Rape Crisis Centre is the lead specialist agency in this field and is highly regarded and trusted by statutory organisations, local third sector partners and most importantly the women and girls we support. As women and girls are overwhelmingly those subjected to all forms of sexual violence and men are overwhelmingly those perpetrating those offences, we operate from a feminist analysis of male violence against women. We are committed to upholding women’s rights, equality, and dignity, and to delivering services within the lawful framework that enables specialist, women only provision. More information on all the services we provide are available here lanrcc.org.uk

The role

The post holder provides strategic and operational leadership to Lanarkshire Rape Crisis Centre. The Centre Director is responsible for ensuring the organisation remains women centred, feminist, and survivor led, while delivering sustainable, high quality services for survivors of all forms of sexual violence and abuse.

This role requires confident leadership, sound judgement, and a deep understanding of gender based violence and the third sector in Scotland.

Hours:

• 35 hours a week with some evening working required.
• Weekend working for e.g. occasional staff training and events. (Applications will also be considered for applicants looking for between 28hrs – 35hrs per week)

Salary:

• £45,000 p.a. (this will be pro-rated for hours worked) fixed term until 31st March 2027
• As this is a core post, LRCC is committed to securing ongoing funding beyond this timeframe.

Location:

• LRCC Premises, central Hamilton. This job role is office based, with maximum 1 day per week working from home. Travel across Lanarkshire for external meetings, and some further occasional travel for meetings/conferences.

Benefits:

• 6% employer contribution, Death In Service policy of 2 times salary, Employee Assistance Programme, Continuing Professional Development, External Practice Supervision

Annual Leave Entitlement:

• 27 days personal (increasing to 30 days per year after 3 yrs service), plus 12 days Public Holidays (all pro rata)

Responsible to:

• LRCC Board of Directors

GALE is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to lead our charitable development trust in regenerating the Gairloch and Loch Ewe area. This permanent position offers the opportunity to empower local communities through sustainable, community-led projects, creating a vibrant place for everyone to thrive.

As the CEO, you will manage all aspects of GALE’s operations, providing strategic leadership and direction. Your responsibilities will include overseeing day-to-day activities, financial management, fostering partnerships, and ensuring compliance with governance standards. You will also champion growth initiatives and represent GALE at various levels, influencing policy aligned with our mission.

Key qualifications include:

• Proven experience in strategic planning, financial management, and project implementation.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on team building and positive culture.
• Excellent communication and networking abilities.

The role is based at The Shieling and GALE Centre in Gairloch, with some remote work possible. A minimum of 28 hours per week is required, with flexibility for evenings and weekends. Benefits include a 3% employer pension contribution, 7 weeks paid holiday (pro rata), and a 20% discount in the GALE Centre Shop.

If you are a motivated leader with a passion for community development, we want to hear from you!

The Head of Corporate Services is a senior strategic leadership role responsible for the effective management and development of the organisation’s corporate functions, with a primary professional lead for finance, accounting and financial governance.

The postholder will ensure strong financial stewardship, robust governance, and high‑quality corporate support that enables safe, effective and sustainable delivery of care and support services. The role plays a critical part in organisational resilience, assurance to the Board, and delivery of the Workforce Excellence and financial sustainability strategies.

Care Support Scotland

We are a charity with decades of experience supporting people across Scotland, providing those who need us with support that ranges from Mental Health, Learning Disability and Neurodiversity, Youth and Adult Homelessness and Older People services. Guided by our values of Respect and Compassion, we empower both the people we support and our colleagues to Thrive every day

Why Work With Us?

At Care Support Scotland caring isn’t just a job — it’s who we are. Join our dedicated team and help transform lives while growing your own career.

• Pension contributions matched up to 6%
• Financial Flexibility – Access your wages as you earn them with our Earned Wage Access benefit.
• Employee Assistance Programme through HSF
• Contribution to HSF Health Plan – supporting your everyday health needs
• Generous annual leave – 33 days including public holidays, increasing with service
• Supportive absence policies to help when you need time off
• Death in Benefit Cover – 2x annual salary
• Support with funded qualifications
• Career development and progression opportunities

CAB West Lothian is seeking an experienced and values‑driven Chief Executive Officer to lead the organisation and deliver high‑quality advice and support services across West Lothian.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight, ensuring effective governance, financial sustainability and delivery of the organisation’s charitable purposes. The role includes leading day‑to‑day operations, driving income generation, strengthening partnerships, and representing the organisation locally and nationally.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of the organisation’s strategy, operations and charitable objectives

• Work in partnership with the Board to ensure strong governance and compliance

• Provide financial leadership, including budgeting and sustainability

• Lead fundraising, income generation and partnership development

• Represent the organisation and act as its principal advocate

• Lead and develop staff, promoting a positive and inclusive culture

About You

You will be a proven senior leader with experience in a charity, public sector or values‑led organisation. You will bring strong strategic, financial and governance skills, experience of funding and partnerships, and the ability to lead people and influence stakeholders. Knowledge of Scottish charity governance and the advice or community sector is desirable.

Why Join Us?

This is a rare opportunity to lead a highly regarded local organisation with strong partnerships, a committed Board and team, and a clear purpose. You will play a key role in shaping the future of advice and support services in West Lothian.

Sistema Scotland’s vision is to improve lives and strengthen communities. Working with children, young people and their families, we focus on early intervention and stimulating generational social change. By playing music together in ensembles and orchestras, we aim to grow confidence, respect, teamwork and aspiration in the children, young people and communities we work with.

We deliver our work through six Big Noise programmes: in Raploch & Fallin in Stirling, Govanhill in Glasgow, Torry in Aberdeen, Douglas in Dundee and Wester Hailes in Edinburgh.

As Head of Communications, you will work with the Chief Executive Officer and wider Leadership Team to enhance and protect Sistema Scotland’s reputation as a leading voice within its sector across Scotland. You will also develop and deliver the organisation’s Communications Strategy, alongside mentoring and line managing the Communications & Marketing Team. As part of the Leadership Team, you will also support the smooth running of the organisation and delivery on strategic outcomes.

You will bring experience of working in a senior communications role in the charity or public sector, along with robust knowledge of the Scottish political and funding landscape. Experience of working with and managing successful relationships with multiple partners is also essential, along with knowledge of current issues regarding music education, community development and tackling inequalities in Scotland.

*Hybrid working between our Big Noise centres and home working (contractual base can be any of our Big Noise centres). Travel to all our Big Noise centres across Scotland (Glasgow, Edinburgh, Stirling, Dundee & Aberdeen) will be required.

Lead an organisation that changes lives through nature.

Wild Things is a charity dedicated to inspiring people, protecting wildlife and habitats, and strengthening communities through high quality environmental education and conservation programmes. From outdoor learning for young people to nature based wellbeing programmes for adults, our work helps people connect with the natural world — and empowers them to care for it.

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

As CEO, you will be the strategic and operational leader of Wild Things. You’ll guide the organisation with clarity, compassion, and ambition — ensuring we deliver outstanding programmes, remain financially resilient, and continue to grow our impact across Scotland and beyond.

This is a role for someone who can balance big picture vision with hands on leadership. You’ll work closely with the Board of Trustees, lead a talented and passionate team, and represent Wild Things with partners, funders, and the wider community.

What You’ll Do

• Shape and deliver an inspiring long term strategy rooted in environmental education and community impact
• Ensure high quality, safe, and effective delivery of all programmes and services
• Lead organisational development, culture, and team wellbeing
• Drive financial sustainability through strong budgeting, fundraising, and income generation
• Build and nurture partnerships across education, conservation, health, and public sectors
• Act as a compelling ambassador for Wild Things, championing the value of nature based learning
• Work collaboratively with the Board to ensure excellent governance and accountability

About You

We’re looking for a leader who is:

• Passionate about environmental education, conservation, and community empowerment
• Strategic, forward thinking, and able to turn ideas into action
• Skilled in financial management and organisational leadership
• An excellent communicator who can inspire confidence and build strong relationships
• Experienced in leading teams and fostering a positive, inclusive culture
• Comfortable representing the organisation publicly and advocating for its mission

Experience in the charity, environmental, education, or outdoor learning sectors is desirable but not essential — what matters most is your ability to lead with integrity, purpose and a love for both community and the natural world.

Why Join Us?

At Wild Things, you’ll lead an organisation with an increasingly important mission and a dedicated team. You’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of environmental education in Scotland at a pivotal moment in the organisation’s trajectory, influencing positive change and helping people of all ages discover the transformative power of nature.