Top job! Chief Executive Officer
- Full time
- £50,000
- 86 Candlemaker Row, Edinburgh (other locations as required)
- Closing 13th March 2023
- Advertised from 22nd February 2023
- 35 hours per week (with additional evening and weekend work as required)
Role
GCP will look to the CEO for authentic and visible leadership that is driven by keeping our vision as their compass.
Our CEO will thrive in working in a pressurised and busy environment whilst being an approachable source of dependable stability, practical support and wise insight for our skilled and enthusiastic team. They will be required to make a myriad of decisions within a place that seeks creatively to innovate the work that it does in service of the community and its members. To enable them to do so, they will need a good understanding and key appreciation of the multiplicity of practical issues that arise in the work that we undertake to support and work alongside our members. This includes operating social enterprises, overseeing a comprehensive educational, support and mentoring programme and ensuring the centre is maintained as a welcoming, happy, positive and hospitable environment to all. The CEO will also be key in developing and maintaining community relationships that are needed to make GCP the special place that it is. Their ability to enthuse and collaborate with others will extend to their capacity to connect and communicate effectively with our key external partners, ensuring that GCP’s vision and mission is understood, shared and supported. While working effectively to harness the energy of others, they will also recognise what is required to sustain that level of service on a long-term basis.
Our new CEO will be a special person – because GCP is a special place.
We are looking forward to meeting them and welcoming them into our community.
Role Purpose
The role of Chief Executive Officer is to provide leadership, direction and promotion to all areas of the Grassmarket Community Project and in particular to the key deliverables listed below:
KEY DELIVERABLES
- Champion the Grassmarket Community Project and act as an ambassador for the organisation at all times.
- Develop strategic direction and a dynamic, evolving business plan.
- Deliver the outcomes agreed by the board of directors and the funders.
- Maintain funding for the project and continue to work towards the development of self-funding opportunities.
- Ensure the governance is appropriate.
- Manage the resources, budget, Staff, and premises to ensure effective delivery of the ongoing work on the project.
Application notes
Send a CV (maximum of 4 pages) to recruitment@grassmarket.org along with a covering letter of no more than 2 pages.
The covering letter must address the following questions:
- Why are you applying for this position?
- What skills, personal qualities, experience, knowledge and training will you bring to this post?
Closing date: Midday - Monday 13th March 2023
Interviews are likely to take place w/c 27th March 2023
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As the Registered Manager, you will be an experienced leader leading a team working with individuals who have a wide range of support needs, providing them with practical and emotional support and encouraging them to achieve their own personal outcomes in all aspects of their daily lives e.g. keeping safe, meaningful activities, community involvement, physical health, relationships, emotional health and wellbeing.
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- Develop, monitor and implement supervision and appraisal systems for staff.
About You
You will have passion and drive to take forward a well-established Service and Team. Be passionate; and committed to the overall aims and objectives of the service and have the belief that people can live fulfilling lives with the right support in place.
You should also have:
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The Presbytery was established on 1 January 2023 when the former Presbyteries of Duns, Jedburgh, Lothian and Melrose and Peebles came together as part of the reform programme established by the General Assembly.
Currently the Presbytery consists of 86 congregations in 57 charges; however as we continue to implement our Mission Planning process this may change. We have developed a set of planning principles in order to bring one cohesive Presbytery plan into being.
The successful candidate will lead a team consisting of a part-time Administrator and a full-time Mission officer as well as working closely with the Buildings Officer appointed by both the Presbytery and the General Trustees. We are seeking an individual who will bring experience of the Church of Scotland, inspirational leadership and flexibility on working practices to respond to the changing needs of our presbytery. The Presbytery Clerk is a key support to those serving in our parishes, such as Ministers, Deacons, MDS, Readers and voluntary office bearers.
The successful candidate will be expected to live within the bounds of the new Presbytery to facilitate an understanding of the needs of the people we serve.
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Anne Hope House Night Shift Worker – Edinburgh
- Part time
- £26,530 pro-rata
- On site: Edinburgh
- Closing 5th January 2026
We are looking for a Night Shift Worker who will maintain the therapeutic centre as a safe environment for residents as the only waking night shift worker, while promoting a caring environment through high standards of professional practice.
This post is restricted to female applicants in order to reduce barriers of access for the all-female residents.
Your tasks include establishing and maintaining the general security of the building during night shift hours, in accordance with policies and procedures and accepted customs and practices, and, in the absence of a Project Worker, with ‘on-call’ management support, lead shift. You will also undertake general household duties including the cleaning of public areas during each shift.
Experience of working with vulnerable and homeless people, experience of working within a team and an understanding of mental health issues, addiction problems and chaotic behaviour are needed for the role.
As Bethany is a Christian organisation this post carries an Occupational Requirement in line with Equality Act 2010. Please note that one reference must be from your church minister or leader to endorse your live and active Christian faith and commitment. Successful applicants for this post will require an enhanced disclosure and membership of the PVG scheme.
We are committed to helping our employees flourish personally and professionally. Below are a few examples of the ways we support our employees.
- Bethany provides 30 days of annual leave initially to all contracted staff, rising to a maximum of 40 days depending on length of service.
- Bethany provides enhanced payments for maternity, paternity, and adoption.
- Bethany operates a company pension scheme to which all staff are auto-enrolled, with option to opt out. We will match any staff member’s pension contribution up to a maximum of 5%.
- Bethany provides a death in service benefit scheme.
- (Depending on the role) Optional clinical supervision will be offered in line with best practice and fully funded by Bethany.
HTSI brings together a wide range of community groups, charities, and social enterprises. We work collaboratively with five local delivery partners to ensure that the needs of our communities—spanning an area larger than Wales—are met with innovation, partnership, and integrity.
HTSI continues its ambition to be a catalyst for positive change, investing in the strength and resilience of the Third Sector through knowledge sharing, capacity building, partnership, and a steadfast commitment to ensuring our sector’s voice is heard in policy, planning, and service delivery. Our work and impact rest on a team that values expertise, creativity, and a shared commitment to making a meaningful impact. We foster an inclusive, respectful, and empowering working environment, where staff are encouraged to develop professionally, contribute ideas, and take on responsibility.
We are now seeking an inspiring leader who shares our values and vision. The ideal candidate will bring strategic insight, excellent communication skills, and a proven ability to build strong, collaborative relationships. You will be comfortable advocating for the Third Sector at both local and national levels, engaging with policy forums, and championing the interests of our diverse communities. We are looking for someone who thrives in a dynamic and challenging environment, who demonstrates flexibility, resilience, and the ability to listen as well as lead. Your leadership will be instrumental in shaping progressive change, securing sustainable funding, and nurturing community-led solutions for the Highlands and beyond.
If you are passionate about driving real and lasting impact, and have the experience and vision to take HTSI forward, we warmly invite your application for this pivotal role.
Full details are available in the recruitment pack below.
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