Top job! Director of Policy and Communications
- Full time
- £60,000
- Home Based (with regular London travel)
- Closing 28th August 2023
- Advertised from 2nd August 2023
Role
Unveiling an extraordinary leadership opportunity at the Chartered Institute of Fundraising (CIOF), we are inviting expressions of interest for the position of Director of Policy and Communications. As an integral member of the CIOF's Leadership Team, you will harness the power of policy development and communications to shape the trajectory of fundraising standards across the UK.
Stepping into this role, you will leverage your expertise to craft key policy positions on fundraising practices and procedures. By responding to consultations from governments and regulators, you will become an influential voice within the sector, ensuring the interests of fundraisers are always at the heart of wider voluntary sector discussions.
As Director, you will not only respond to external influences but actively shape them. You will collaborate with other infrastructure bodies and sector media to illuminate the triumphs and challenges of fundraisers and fundraising. Moreover, your leadership will give voice to crucial campaigns like #GivingTuesday, amplifying the messages that matter.
The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of experience in policy development and delivery. You will have a track record of campaigning on complex issues, working effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders, including government, parliamentarians, regulators, and the media. Your experience in delivering policy partnerships and producing research outputs for different audiences will be crucial. Your excellent analytical and writing skills, coupled with your comprehensive knowledge of fundraising practices and their regulation, will equip you to excel in this role.
Internally, your leadership will drive the day-to-day priorities of the organisation. You will cultivate a culture of excellence within teams across the CIOF, championing their development and supporting their best efforts. By providing the Executive team with regular, timely updates on performance, you will ensure the organisation’s objectives align with agreed Operational Plans.
A crucial aspect of your role will be to construct an integrated set of key messages, born from policy, research, and insight. Your leadership will steer the development of their positions on regulatory matters, particularly around fundraising regulation and compliance. You will also design and execute ambitious communication strategies that are tailored to specific audiences, establishing enduring engagement with key stakeholders.
In the Director role, your vision will shape how the CIOF interact with their audiences. You will foster long-term engagement that motivates individuals and organisations to join the CIOF, learn through their qualifications, and participate in events and conferences.
If you are a visionary leader with exceptional interpersonal skills, an effective presenter and networker with a background in policy development and delivery, this role presents a unique opportunity to use your skills to make a lasting impact.
To get a flavour of the role, please read this blog - ciof.org.uk/events-and-training/resources/remembering-the-lightbulb-moments
Application notes
For more information please visit the BTA website
Closing Date: Midday, Monday 28th August
Interview Date: Wednesday 13th September/Thursday 14th September
This search is being conducted exclusively for Chartered Institute of Fundraising by BTA (Bruce Tait Associates). Our leadership team have all worked extensively in and with the voluntary sector and we use this experience to match organisations and individuals to create great appointments.
The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) is seeking an outstanding senior leader to shape our external voice, strengthen our influence, and ensure our members’ priorities are heard at the highest levels. As Scotland’s national voice for housing associations and co-operatives, we represent a sector providing safe, warm and affordable homes for over half a million people across the country.
Celebrating 50 years of impact, SFHA is a well-respected membership organisation with a strong financial position, an ambitious strategic vision, and close to 100% sector membership. Our role is to represent, support and connect our members, ensuring that their voices are heard and that they have the resources and influence needed to thrive.
The Director of External Affairs plays a pivotal role in delivering that mission. Leading our Public Affairs, Communications, Policy, Events, and Design teams, you will drive the strategic direction and high-quality delivery of all external engagement and reputational activity. You will raise SFHA’s national profile, build powerful relationships across government, parliament, the media, business and the third sector, and champion the interests of our members across Scotland.
Acting as a senior organisational spokesperson, you will confidently represent SFHA at consultations, events and high-level meetings, often at pace, advising key decision-makers and ensuring our policy positions are credible, evidence-based and aligned with the needs of members. Working closely with the Chief Executive, Board and Executive Team, you will help shape organisational strategy, strengthen our influence, and ensure SFHA remains a leading voice in Scotland’s political and policy landscape.
You will lead a talented multi-disciplinary team, driving innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement across all external-facing work. From policy development and thought leadership to campaigns, media engagement and research, you will ensure SFHA delivers high-impact work that enhances our reputation and reinforces our relevance to members.
This role offers the opportunity to influence national policy, shape public debate, and help steer the future of affordable housing in Scotland. SFHA provides a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including 29 days annual leave, five agile days, a 5% employer pension contribution, flexible hybrid working, Perkbox, a travel loan, flu jab, online yoga and eyecare vouchers.
Chair and Trustee Recruitment
- Management Board
- Unpaid
- Hybrid/Remote: Edinburgh
- Closing 16th January 2026
Arts Culture Health & Wellbeing Scotland (ACHWS) are looking to recruit a new Chair and several new Trustees to join our Board of Trustees in 2026.
If you are passionate about the role of arts and culture in health and wellbeing outcomes, want to help shape the future of culture and health collaboration in Scotland, support the engagement with the growing membership and make a difference at a local and national level, we’d love to hear from you.
ACHWS is Scotland’s national network linking together, advocating for and supporting those working at the interface of arts, culture, health and wellbeing in Scotland. We seek to advance health and wellbeing in Scotland through the promotion and practice of arts and cultural work across a range of health, social, cultural, care and community contexts. Our vision is for arts and culture to be recognised as transformative to health and wellbeing and accessible to everyone in Scotland.
Applications are welcome from across Scotland with option to join meetings by Zoom with in-person attendance at one meeting per year and board away day. Travel, accommodation and childcare expenses are available for all meetings for those who live outwith Edinburgh, as well as support with access requirements and reasonable adjustments.
Are you a visionary leader with a passion for strengthening and supporting churches across Scotland?
The Baptist Union of Scotland is seeking a new General Director to lead us in this exciting season of Increase. Working with Council, the Trustee Board and our National Team, you’ll help shape and drive the vision for BUS, inspiring and leading the National Team while building strong, supportive relationships with leaders and congregations across Scotland and our network of 155 churches.
We’re looking for someone with wisdom, spiritual depth, strategic insight and a collaborative approach- a leader who can nurture a healthy organisational culture, promote good governance and inspire confidence across our network as we shape the future of BUS together.
Top job! Director of Finance & Corporate Services
- Full time
- £87,178
- Hybrid: Glasgow
- Closing 23rd December 2025
Are you a qualified accountant looking for a leadership role? Are you a driven professional who is committed to people who require health and social care support? If so, then we have a rare opportunity for you to join our Executive Team as Director of Finance and Corporate Services.
About Quarriers
Quarriers is a self-confident and ambitious charity which provides health and social care services to the people of Scotland. We have a vision about the type of society we want to bring into being, and a mission that will help us achieve that.
Vision
A Scotland in which people can access support, find kindness and thrive.
Mission
To nurture supportive relationships, provide high-quality care, and promote inclusive communities.
Reach and Income
We operate more than a hundred services across Scotland, employ 1,600 members of staff and have around 100 volunteers. As of April 2025, we have an annual income of around £60m, most of which comes from contracts from statutory bodies for the delivery of health and social care services
Your new opportunity
We are currently recruiting a Director of Finance & Corporate Services to join our well-established Executive Team. As a key member of the Executive Team, you will direct Quarriers’ finance, IT and property services. You will be responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of our £60m budget, including financial reporting and planning, while liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
A key part of the role will include reporting to the Board of Trustees and Chief Executive, offering strategic advice and solutions on all finance and corporate services matters, and to support the Board in the preparation of budgets and financial reports.
This is a full-time permanent role working 35 hours per week in line with our agile working policy, which blends home-working with office time and service visits.
What you will need to bring to the role
- CCAB Qualified Accountant
- Extensive knowledge and experience at a senior level in a complex organisation
- Proven experience of contract negotiation and commercial focus
- Excellent problem solver who is driven by positive outcomes
- Chartered Accountant status or post-graduate management qualification is desirable
- Excellent IT and analytical skills
- Driving licence is essential
What you will get in return
- Substantial holiday entitlement
- Generous workplace pension
- Family-friendly working policies and procedures
- Life Assurance
- Wider benefits including our Employee Assistance Programme, free physiotherapy & occupational health support
About Us
Quarriers is one of Scotland’s leading social care charities. We provide practical care and support for vulnerable children, adults and families who face extremely challenging circumstances. We challenge poverty and inequality of opportunity to bring about positive changes in people’s lives.
Benefits
- Free physiotherapy and occupational health
- 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme
- Non-contributory life assurance scheme
- Workplace pension
- Christmas savings scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Long service rewards
- Significant discount opportunities
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