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Top job! Director of Employers Association
- Full time
- £69,554
- Stirling
- Closing 22nd November 2021
- Advertised from 1st November 2021
Role
Colleges Scotland is the collective voice for the college sector, and as the membership body, represents three strategic regional bodies and all 26 colleges in Scotland, which deliver both further education and around 26% of the provision of all higher education in Scotland.
To ensure Colleges Scotland Employers’ Association effectively supports members to achieve their collective ambitions we are looking to recruit into the critical role of Director. Operating at national level and leading the national bargaining agenda you will:
• Ensure the Employers’ Association has a clear direction, identity and voice and takes both ownership of, and a proactive approach to, National Bargaining.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with a range of external stakeholders (including Scottish Government, Scottish Funding Council, college chairs and principals and trade unions) to deliver true partnership working.
• Work closely with the relevant key personnel, including both interim Joint Secretaries, to ensure agreement is reached, at both a strategic and operational level, to enable the delivery of the National Bargaining agenda.
• Ensure, through established negotiation mechanisms, that appropriate pay and grading models and national conditions of service are agreed and implemented.
• As a key spokesperson for the Employers’ Association, represent the sector at a national level on key National Bargaining areas ensuring the organisation’s contribution to the national agenda is valued and impactful.
• Lead on the development of Scottish Funding Council Business Cases to secure funding / deliver additional resources.
• Drive innovation and best practice across all employment relations activities.
• As a member of Colleges Scotland’s small Executive team, directly contribute to the development of strategies and operational plans that ensure the achievement of Colleges Scotland’s strategic aims.
The successful candidate will be a strategic and solutions focused leader with excellent stakeholder management experience coupled with a proven track record in building and maintaining a wide range of collaborative relationships and partnerships. Whilst previous involvement in advising on strategic HR/employment relations issues and relevant exposure to both trade union negotiation and consultation processes would be beneficial it is not essential.
An accomplished communicator the successful candidate will also be able to demonstrate:
• Experience of leading the development, implementation and delivery of strategies and large-scale projects.
• Relevant employment legislation knowledge, or the ability to quickly gain an understanding of, pay systems, pay bargaining, employment relations, workforce development systems and benchmarking processes.
• Strong ambassadorial and presentation skills with the ability to express views convincingly and coherently using a variety of media.
• Relevant employee management experience including involvement in managing and mitigating employment relation issues and risks.
• Strong political acuity coupled with the ability to operate effectively and rationally in a highly politicised environment.
Colleges Scotland is currently reviewing working arrangements which include agile working and whilst this post is based in Stirling, it is envisaged that the successful candidate would not necessarily need to be in the office on a full-time basis.
Application notes
This is a unique and exciting opportunity that will directly support a sector involved in increasing inclusive and sustainable economic growth in Scotland. To learn more about the role please contact Douglas Adam at Livingston James, our retained advisors on 0131 220 2209 or via douglasadam@livingstonjames.com
Colleges Scotland is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity
All third party introductions will be forwarded to Livingston James
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.
Programme Lead Scotland
- Full time
- £43,000 – £46,000
- Hybrid: Anchored to the Glasgow office. Minimum expectation of being present at least one day a week in the office.
- Closing 15th January 2026
The Programme Lead for Scotland will be an entrepreneurial, driven and creative leader responsible for the development and delivery of key national programmes, ensuring that lived experience is at the heart. Working with the Director for Scotland and colleagues across Carers Trust, they will lead and line manage a small staff team to deliver ambitiously against programme objectives, creating a supportive team culture that promotes creativity, innovation and autonomy.
Experience
Leading the development of an ambitious and impact focused programme pipeline
Working within UK-wide or multi stakeholder structures maximising the benefit of a cross functional approach to programme development and delivery
Programme monitoring and evaluation with a strong focus on demonstrating impact and creating opportunities for learning and growth
Stewarding high-level relationships and the creation of new partnerships
Leading and managing high performing teams
If this sounds like you, download the recruitment pack below to find out more.
Equal Opportunities
As an equal opportunities' employer, Carers Trust is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Carers Trust.
Find out more about Working for Carers Trust
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.
ORGANISATION PROFILE
BRAG Enterprises is Fife based charity that supports people, who in the main, who are residing in disadvantaged areas of Fife to gain the training and employability skills to enable them to move into sustainable employment. We have worked for over 36 years with communities to improve their economic resilience. We also own business centres in Crosshill and Methil that act as Community Enterprise Centres where we rent out affordable business space.
The Together Levenmouth Hub is the first of our High Street regeneration projects and we want to bring growth to Leven and its High Street with plans to grow the Together brand across Fife.
As one of Scotland’s oldest Social enterprises our income is a mixture of grant funded monies and commercially earned income.
ROLE
The post is based at our head office in Crosshill, and the postholder will be a key member of the Senior Management Team playing a vital role in supporting our mission by ensuring sound financial management and accountability. They will work closely with the Managing Director to oversee BRAG’s financial health, ensuring effective financial planning, management, and reporting.
The main tasks and responsibilities are:
Manage and maintain the charities’ financial and accounting functions, including close liaison with our external stakeholders, including accountants, auditors, HMRC, and our property tenants.
Carry out all bookkeeping and financial administration functions using Xero.
Produce accurate monthly management accounts, cash flow forecasts, ad-hoc reports, and prepare year-end financial accounts.
ABOUT YOU
You will understand the need for confidentiality and discretion in a sensitive role and be a known self-starter that has a can-do attitude with values that match our own.
You will have a good grasp of charity accounting rules as well as dealing with partial VAT exemption regulations both of which are specific to this post.
You will be a confident communicator; able to engage effectively with all disciplines.
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