- Advertised from 13th August 2021
- Contract: Permanent
- Employer pension contribution of 7%.
Role
Location: The Trust’s work base is in Balloch. We share premises with the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park Authority, allowing for easy collaboration with a close partner organisation. Given the current situation with Covid 19 all staff are working from home. In normal circumstance, whilst the Chief Executive will travel regularly to represent LLTCT across our beneficiary areas and throughout Scotland and there will be an expectation to be present for periods of time at the Balloch office.
We are seeking to bring on board an experienced Chief Executive who will spearhead our strategy, inspire our staff and lead the Countryside Trust to reach its full potential.
You will be working with a talented team of experienced staff and an exceptional Board who are passionate about making a difference. People are at the heart of everything we do, and as Chief Executive you will have the opportunity to impact on people living in the area and to take us further in our aim of conserving and improving the landscape and ecology of the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park.
About the Countryside Trust
The National Park covers over 720 square miles of Scotland’s finest countryside and welcomes over 4 million visitors each year. From the stunning sea lochs and rugged coastline through the majestic glens and breath taking Loch & Ben Lomond, Scotland’s first National Park truly is a magical place.
The Loch Lomond & The Trossachs Countryside Trust aims to help conserve and improve the landscape and ecology of the National Park and to enhance the visitor experience of its environment. Our work includes:
• Bringing important habitats into favourable condition
• Increasing opportunities for recreation, access and active travel
• Reducing invasive species
• Improving peoples’ quality of life
• Facilitating collaboration
The Trust works closely with the National Park Authority, supporting the achievement of its strategic objectives relating to nature, biodiversity and the health and wellbeing of communities.
About the Role
The Chief Executive will be accountable to the Board and responsible for all aspects of the strategy, planning, resourcing, operational performance, communications and governance of the Trust. The post holder will:
• Provide visible, inspiring and effective senior leadership, direction and oversight to the Trust and its staff in achieving the organisation’s vision and mission.
• Ensure the strategic direction of the organisation is fully aligned and embedded across the organisation in order to have the greatest impact.
• Ensure the financial security of the organisation, with a focus on increasing the number of sustainable income streams and identifying potential opportunities.
• Maintain and enhance the reputation and role of the Trust, working collaboratively with partners and engaging effectively with communities.
Strategy and Governance
• Provide an aspirational vision backed by inspirational direction and leadership in order to achieve the strategic goals and objectives of the Trust as agreed with the Board.
• Be responsible for achieving, monitoring and reporting on performance.
• Ensure that the overall strategy is translated into a meaningful and ambitious business and operational plan and that staff are supported to deliver it.
• Work collaboratively with the Chair whilst leveraging the experiences of a diverse Board in order to achieve the Trust’s mission.
• Ensure that the Trustees are enabled to fulfil their governance duties in line with Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) guidelines.
• Engender an open, inclusive, supportive and transparent culture across all teams and areas of work.
• Contribute to the development of policy affecting the Trust’s objectives through active involvement in relevant UK-wide, national, regional and local initiatives.
• Develop a culture of continuous improvement in all aspects of the Trust’s work.
• Ensure all necessary processes and systems are in place to fully manage and mitigate all risks.
• Lead the overall fundraising vison and strategy to allow for the future development of the Trust and the achievement of its aims.
Financial Stability
• Manage the Trust’s resources and ensure they are used effectively and efficiently, enabling the greatest impact.
• Oversee the Trust’s budget, expenditure and management accounts ensuring income and expenditure is in line with strategic objectives.
• Lead the development of annual and longer-term financial plans.
• Actively seek out and develop new income streams to ensure the Trust’s ongoing viability.
• Build strong relationships with a range of partners and potential funders and oversee the shaping of major bids, identifying and cultivating fundraising opportunities with high value donors.
• Work closely with the team to ensure all expenditure is well planned and monitored to deliver maximum impact.
• Ensure effective internal controls and management information systems are in place.
Relationship Management
• Superb spokesperson and highly successful ambassador for the Trust, bringing credibility and professional gravitas whilst promoting and representing the organisation.
• Continue to foster strong relationships with Trust members and partner organisations including the National Park Authority, Scottish Forestry, NatureScot and the communities of the National Park.
• Engage effectively with local and community place planning in furtherance of the Trust’s aims.
• Actively maintain strong relations and build superb networks with all relevant stakeholders, the wider community, the bio diversity and scientific community, industry bodies, health and social care partnerships, corporates, government, major donors, supporters, volunteers and the public.
• Attend fundraising activities and events as required, building appropriate relationships for the benefit of the Trust.
• Promote and maintain productive external relationships with the media as appropriate.
Workforce Development
• Bring leadership, direction and support to the whole organisation, ensuring all staff feel valued and supported and fully understand how their role impacts the overall strategy.
• Ensure strong performance management processes are in place, linking the performance management of staff to the strategic direction of the organisation.
• Develop the organisation so that it has the necessary capacities and capabilities to deliver the agreed business and operational plans.
• Lead with drive and vigour, supporting the team to excellence and aiming to get the best from everyone through an engaging and supportive, coaching style of leadership.
Application notes
We would be pleased to discuss the role with you before you apply. Please contact Lara on Lara.Moir@lochlomond-trossachs.org
Closing Date: midday 6 September 2021
Green Action Trust is Scotland’s leading environmental regeneration charity and a trusted delivery partner for the Scottish Government and a wide range of public, private, and non-profit stakeholders. We work at the forefront of climate action, biodiversity recovery and environmental regeneration, delivering projects that create socially centred and climate-resilient places across Scotland.
We are now seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our motivated and multi-disciplinary team. In this role, you will lead the delivery of complex environmental improvement projects, with a particular focus on our Water Environment Fund (WEF) portfolio. Working from feasibility mapping, through delivery to completion, you will ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
You’ll oversee procurement and contract management, collaborate with consultants and contractors, manage risk, project evaluation and reporting, and nurture positive relationships with diverse external partners, including SEPA, local authorities, funders, and community stakeholders. You will also provide guidance and support to Project and Development Officers involved in delivery, contributing to a culture of good practice, inclusion, learning, and continuous improvement.
This is an excellent opportunity for a confident, pragmatic project manager with experience in environmental or civil engineering project delivery and familiarity with public sector procurement.
In return, you will join a friendly, supportive organisation committed to sustainability, professional development, flexible working, and the wellbeing and inclusion of all colleagues.
Do you care deeply about nature and its impact on people’s lives? The Loch Lomond & The Trossachs Countryside Trust (LLTCT) is seeking a new Trustee to serve as Treasurer and help guide us through the next exciting stage of our journey.
About Us:
Established in 2012, we’re a Scottish charity dedicated to nature restoration and community wellbeing within Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park. Our projects connect people with nature and build resilient landscapes.
As Treasurer, you’ll provide strategic financial leadership, monitor performance, and ensure compliance. You’ll help the board make sound financial decisions and support our vision for a healthier environment and community. Explore our 2023-2030 Strategy online.
What We’re Looking For:
- Strong financial management experience (charity sector ideal)
- Strategic thinker and team player
- Commitment to our values and mission
Commitment:
Around 6 hybrid board meetings per year plus occasional tasks.
Cloch’s vision is to deliver services which exceed expectations. The role of Director of Assets is integral to not only leading the property and assets services of the Association, but the overall strategic direction of Cloch. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Leadership and Strategic Direction: taking a lead role across all matters of asset management and working collaboratively with the Leadership Team.
- Asset Management: responsibility to manage, coordinate and deliver a customer focussed repairs and maintenance service to ensure that key targets are achieved, that the repair’s function operates within budget and that a quality service is delivered to customers.
- Performance: monitoring the performance outcomes of the team whilst producing reports for Board and contributing to overall performance.
- Continuous Improvement: ensuring the team are empowered and equipped to deliver and challenge the status quo to develop innovative solutions.
This is a permanent, full-time role (35 hours/week) with a competitive salary of £71,666 - £75,018 (SM12-SM14). Based at our Greenock office with hybrid flexibility, plus generous perks like 8 weeks' annual leave (29 days + 11 public holidays), health cash plan and more.
Working at Cloch
It is an exciting and pivotal time to be joining Cloch Housing Association as we step into a new era of growth and opportunity. With a refreshed business plan due to launch in 2026/27, we are shaping a bold future that will ensure we continue to deliver high-quality homes, strengthen communities, and respond to the evolving challenges of our sector. Innovation, collaboration and strong leadership will be central to our success as we build on our proud history while embracing fresh ways of thinking.
Guided by our values – Be Better, Be Kind, Be Responsible, Be Positive – we foster an environment where people thrive, ideas are welcomed, and decisions are made collectively. Our culture is one of openness and trust, where our people, tenants and partners have a voice and play a vital role in shaping what we do. We want our people not only to contribute but also to grow, develop and feel empowered to make a difference.
At Cloch, we are proud of the passion, inclusivity and transparency that define how we work. Together, we are committed to building stronger communities, tackling sector-wide challenges head-on, and ensuring that every decision reflects our mission to exceed customer expectations.
How to Fit at Cloch
We believe in a “can do” and reflective approach to life and learning. Change is welcomed here as we continually explore new ways of working and challenge existing processes to enhance how we do things.
Fit is important to us, and we know this will be important to you, so we would love to hear from you if you are someone who:
- Shares our values
- Likes to be hands-on in their approach
- Is open and honest in their communication style
- Encourages others in their development and decision-making
- Holds an overall positive outlook and inspires others through this
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Top job! Head of Walking Programmes
- Full time
- £46,135 – £51,266
- Hybrid: Stirling
- Closing 19th December 2025
Walking Scotland is Scotland’s walking and wheeling charity. Walking and wheeling are the most affordable and practical ways to help solve some of Scotland’s biggest challenges, from health inequalities to the climate-nature emergencies.
We promote the benefits of walking and wheeling on our physical, social, and mental health. Our programmes connect communities and inspire positive behaviour change. We also improve places and spaces to walk and wheel.
A key element of this work involves the delivery of our walking programmes, and we are seeking a senior leader who can inspire and develop our approach to this work. Our programme settings are based on national and international evidence of what works best to support people to become more active with walking and wheeling being one of the best ways to achieve this
So, as a potential candidate for this new post:
- Are you able to take a leading role by managing our walking programme teams to deliver on our commitments?
- Are you able to build, manage and nurture highly effective relationships, influencing key stakeholders, partner organisations and funders to increase walking opportunities in Scotland?
- Can you demonstrate competency as a senior leader and contribute meaningfully to a Senior Leadership Team?.
- Are you adaptable and resilient and able to anticipate challenges and developing plans to solve them?
You will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer and Senior Leadership Team to champion and deliver Walking Scotland’s Mission, Strategy, and Plans. You will also lead a multidisciplinary team to drive forward Walking Scotland’s key objectives within the programme settings.
We offer the opportunity to be part of an organisation that recognises staff as our most valued asset. Attractive employment conditions include a contributory pension scheme and flexi-time policy.
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