Embracing difference, leading change

We are looking for a strong leader who is able to play a key role in our Executive Leadership Team – helping shape strategy for your own directorate but also contributing to the development and implementation of our corporate strategy.

Leading your team and reporting to the Board as well as a diverse range of stakeholders, you will be able to communicate at all levels and take people with you.

Leading the Centre for Practice, Policy and Research the role is about developing quality autism practice through internal research and external collaboration in order to influence national policies and strategies. We are looking for an exceptional leader who is comfortable communicating and networking at local, national and international levels and who can build strong networks and alliances.

The Director of the Centre for Practice, Policy and Research has leadership of the Centre and for the effective delivery and development of:

• Voice and Participation

• Research

• Autism practice

• Engaging and responding to national and local policies and strategies

• Elevate – training and consultancy services

• Learning and Development

As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, reporting to the Chief Executive, this role:

• Works collaboratively to ensure the delivery of Scottish Autism’s vision, mission, values and strategy.

• Has strategic leadership for the Centre for Practice, Policy and Research and ensures all areas directly support Scottish Autism’s strategy

• Maintains an external focus and builds appropriate relationships and partnerships.

• Represents Scottish Autism, acting as an ambassador to enhance its reputation.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Input- Work with the Chief Executive and other ELT members to develop the short, medium and long-term strategies for all the functions of the Centre for Practice, Policy and Research.

Leadership - Leading across functions in driving advanced autism practice, a learning culture and reflective practice.

Delivery and Impact - Develop and embed internally innovation in autism practice in particular in Voice and Participation and new models of care and support which are recognised and appreciated by the people we support, regulators and other stakeholders.

Compliance and Control - Work with the Chief Executive, ELT and Board members to ensure effective governance and accountability across the Directorate.

Cosgrove Care is a leading Scottish charity supporting children, adults and older adults with learning disabilities, autism and additional needs to live full, independent lives as equal members of society. Founded over 60 years ago by parents determined to secure a better future for their children, Cosgrove has grown into a vibrant, values-led organisation supporting more than 250 people and their families across West Central Scotland.

The organisation’s work is underpinned by a belief in equality, inclusion and opportunity. Guided by its core values - Respect, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence - Cosgrove delivers person-centred services that empower individuals to thrive and achieve their potential.

The Role

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will provide strategic leadership, operational oversight and inspirational direction across Cosgrove Care. The CEO will ensure that the organisation continues to deliver high-quality, person-led care and support, while developing new services and income streams to secure long-term sustainability.

This pivotal role carries responsibility for driving innovation, strengthening partnerships, and representing Cosgrove’s mission and values at both local and national levels. Working closely with a dedicated Corporate Management Team and an engaged Board, the CEO will lead the delivery of Cosgrove’s strategic plan — enhancing its impact, financial resilience and influence within the wider social care sector.

Key priorities will include:

• Providing visionary leadership that inspires staff, volunteers and stakeholders to uphold Cosgrove’s mission and values.

• Ensuring excellence in governance, compliance and service delivery across all operations.

• Leading the organisation’s income generation and diversification strategy to secure sustainable growth.

• Building strong and collaborative relationships with partners, funders, policymakers and the wider community.

• Championing the rights and wellbeing of people with learning disabilities, autism and additional needs.

The role combines strategic vision with hands-on leadership and is ideally suited to a values-driven executive or senior leader seeking to make a lasting impact in Scottish social care.

The Person

Cosgrove Care is seeking an exceptional leader with a deep commitment to equality, inclusion and person-centred practice. The successful candidate will bring:

• A proven track record of leadership within a complex, values-based organisation in the third, public or private sector.

• Experience developing and implementing strategic plans and driving organisational growth.

• Strong financial and commercial acumen, with demonstrable success in income generation and business development.

• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to build meaningful partnerships and advocate effectively at senior levels.

• A collaborative and compassionate leadership style that empowers teams and fosters high performance.

Experience within social care, health or related sectors, alongside a strong understanding of the policy landscape in Scotland, would be advantageous.

The Opportunity

This appointment offers an outstanding opportunity to lead a respected and ambitious charity with a proud history and a clear vision for the future. The CEO will play a central role in shaping the next chapter of Cosgrove Care’s development - driving innovation, ensuring sustainability, and championing equality for people with additional needs across Scotland.

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Laura Syme, HR Manager on 0141 620 2500.

Fife Voluntary Action is seeking a Head of Employability who will be the strategic lead for the co-ordination and collaboration of third sector employability services, and who will represent the sector strategically. You will work collaboratively with statutory and third sector partners to maximise the contribution and impact of the third sector on improving employment outcomes in Fife.

In this role, you will:

- Represent the sector at strategic partnership meetings, specifically the Opportunities Fife Partnership (OFP) Board

- Proactively build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders at all levels to understand national and local challenges and emerging issues

- Inform, support and promote transparent commissioning of services through OFP and related funding

- Chair and lead on the Employability Forum, Third Sector Employability Conversations and OFP People and Skills Community of Practice

- Lead a team delivering on employability, lived experience and digital inclusion

We’re looking for someone with:

- Experience of working in or with third sector employability organisations and services.

- Excellent understanding of issues affecting the employability sector, including local and national policy

- 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.

Apply now and help shape a stronger, fairer Fife!

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

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

Ochil View Housing Association Ltd. is an ambitious social landlord committed to providing good quality affordable housing and high standards of customer service to over 1460 households in Clackmannanshire and West Fife.

We wish to recruit to our Finance & Corporate Services Team a suitably qualified, skilled, and enthusiastic individual as a Finance Officer.

• To carry out all principal duties in relation to the Finance Officer’s role. This will cover overseeing both the financial and IT systems, and assisting Association staff to provide an excellent customer service.
• To support effective financial management by ensuring accurate processing of all financial transactions, preparation of financial reports and compliance with regulatory and audit requirements
• To ensure a comprehensive IT service is given to all sections of the Association by providing on site IT support and referring issues to the IT consultants as needed
• To prepare budgets, management accounts and forecasts and to assist with the annual accounts preparation
• To line manage, lead and motivate two direct reports
• To work positively and effectively in a team environment and with colleagues in other departments

Williamsburgh Housing Association (WHA) is a well‑established, community‑focused Registered Social Landlord committed to delivering high‑quality homes, excellent services, and meaningful impact across our neighbourhoods. With a strong reputation for tenant engagement, innovation, and continuous improvement, we are now seeking an exceptional Head of Finance & IT to join our Senior Leadership Team.

This is a pivotal strategic role, shaping the financial strength, digital capability, and long‑term sustainability of the organisation. You will work closely with the Chief Executive and colleagues across WHA to deliver our vision, values, and business plan.

Key Responsibilities:

As Head of Finance & IT, you will provide inspirational leadership and expert direction across all finance and IT functions. You will:

• Lead, motivate and develop high‑performing teams, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Oversee all financial operations, including management accounts, statutory accounts, treasury management, financial controls, and regulatory returns.
• Ensure WHA maintains a robust, stress‑tested long‑term financial business plan aligned to strategic objectives.
• Provide governance assurance through strong compliance, risk management, internal controls, and high‑quality reporting to the Management Committee and sub‑committees.
• Lead the strategic development and operational management of WHA’s IT systems, digital infrastructure and cyber‑resilience, ensuring technology supports modern, efficient service delivery.
• Drive value for money, innovation, and digital transformation across the organisation.

This is a role for a forward‑thinking leader who can balance strategic vision with operational delivery, ensuring WHA remains financially strong, digitally capable, and well‑positioned for the future.

About you

We are looking for a confident, collaborative and influential leader who brings:

• Full professional accountancy membership (ACCA, ICAS, ICAEW, CIPFA or CIMA).
• Significant experience in a senior finance role, with strong technical accounting expertise.
• Proven experience in financial planning, treasury management, risk management and performance reporting.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire teams and drive organisational improvement.
• Excellent communication skills, able to explain complex financial information clearly to non‑specialists.
• High‑level IT competence and experience in IT or systems management (desirable).
• A commitment to WHA’s values of openness, accountability, equality, and continuous improvement.
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Experience in the housing, charitable or public sector is desirable but not essential.

Benefits:

• Flexi-time working
• Hybrid working
• Annual leave – 25 Days plus 13 public holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension salary sacrifice.

WHA are a member of the Scottish Housing Associations’ Pension Scheme with options of DC pension schemes for incoming employees to choose from. The rates which will be on offer from 6^th April 2026 will be:

• Scheme 1: Employee 3% / Employer 6%
• Scheme 2: Employee 5% / Employer 10%
• Scheme 3: Employee 8% / Employer 13%

Scheme 3 will increase at a 1% incremental rate (for both Employer and employee) on an annual basis until it reaches 10% Employee and 15% Employer contribution rates to April 2028.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has extensive track record of welfare rights advice and practice, experience of line management and the desire to ensure frontline services have access to the highest quality benefits advice, information and training.

As Head of Advice and Rights (Scotland) you will take responsibility for leading the development and delivery of CPAG in Scotland’s highly regarded welfare rights services.

This is a unique opportunity to lead a well-established and highly regarded team and to actively help shape the future of our work.

As well as drawing on your own welfare rights experience to lead, support and manage the team you will maintain your own expertise by contributing to the delivery of advice, information or training. You will also have the opportunity to work with policy colleagues to ensure that our welfare rights evidence and expertise is contributing to CPAG’s highly successful influencing work.

You will have the opportunity to work closely with CPAG colleagues across our Glasgow and London based Policy, Advice, Business and Fundraising teams, helping maintain CPAG as the leading provider of expert welfare rights advice, information and training and making a crucial contribution to our wider mission to prevent poverty among children and families.

We welcome applications from individuals with the skills and experience outlined and we can be flexible about working arrangements. We operate a hybrid working system and would be happy to discuss any flexibilities required. CPAG is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion which you can read more about in the job pack.

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.