- Advertised from 6th April 2022
- Salary dependant on experience. 37 1/2 hours per week and as and when required.
- 23 days holiday plus 11 public holidays.
Role
The PBC Foundation is a patient led UK-based support and advocacy charitable organisation. We provide support to patients in over 75 countries. We are the biggest non-profit organisation in the world supporting exclusively those affected by Primary Biliary Cholangitis: an incurable, progressive autoimmune condition which affects the liver.
Our aims and objectives are:
- To provide PBC sufferers with accurate, up-to-date information on PBC, its implications, and treatment, in the form of our publications, including our compendium ‘Living with PBC’, our quarterly magazine ‘The Bear Facts’, our website and our recently released app
- To provide support to all affected by PBC – including patients, their carers, concerned relatives and friends – in the form of a helpline, a regular publication, regional meetings within PBC sufferers’ local community, and a regional volunteer network throughout the UK
- To educate medical practitioners about PBC, and to raise awareness of the services we provide, by distributing detailed information on PBC at medical events throughout the country, and by conducting extensive outreach work
- To support research into PBC to find a cause/cure
The Role
The CEO will lead this established Charity and continue to build and future proof the organisation. The CEO will also create and embrace the vision providing focused strategic leadership, enabling the Charity to achieve challenging income generation targets and maintain the high level of service delivery to the members.
They will raise the profile of the charity with all supporters and stakeholders. The Foundation’s values and culture will be key to how the CEO will lead and empower staff and volunteers to continue to provide a service that is truly patient led.
They will be accountable to the Board for ensuring the Charity operates legally and safely.
Overall responsibilities:
Vision and Strategy
- Work with the Board to construct an inspirational vision
- Provide organisational leadership, and oversee the development and implementation of the Foundation’s strategy to deliver the vision
- Translate the strategy into realistic plans
- Measure progress against agreed Key Performance Indicators
- Ensure the views of the PBC membership are always heard and acted upon
Governance
- Build an effective relationship with the Chair and Board of Trustees
- Ensure the Charity meets all legal, statutory and regulatory requirements
- Ensure the Charity has effective and up to date policies in all areas
- Ensure the annual report and accounts are submitted on time
- Ensure that all information is current, appropriate and accepted clinical practice
Leadership and Communications
- Good leadership skills and the ability to enthuse, motivate and develop a small team to deliver results
- Ability to think strategically and to communicate the strategic vision
- Create a culture of continuous improvement throughout the charity with training and mentoring opportunities for staff and volunteers
- Build relationships with politicians, the media, government officials, health care professionals, other professional organisations, and pharmaceutical companies, to advance the Foundations aims.
- Explore and action ways to enhance the Charity’s branding people and culture
- Attend external events to raise awareness of PBC and the Foundation
Personal Skills and Attributes
Essential Experience:
- An understanding of, and commitment to, the values of the PBC Foundation
- Extensive knowledge of PBC/Liver Disease and the impact that it has on families
- Knowledge of the patient journey when diagnosed and living with PBC/Liver disease
- Helpline and or counselling experience supporting members through their diagnosis and their progression of PBC/liver disease
- Experience of building and maintaining relationships with policy makers and senior health professionals within the field of PBC/Liver disease
- A successful leadership record within an appropriate organisation and a strong fundraising or commercial element
- Experience in developing and implementing patient focused organisational strategy
- Evidence of leading change in the charitable health sector
- A track record of growth; building an organisation and significantly increasing income
- Experience of empowering, motivating and building teams through exceptional people leadership and interpersonal skills
- Experience of positively raising an organisations profile and influencing external audiences
- Evidence of effective communication and relationship management with a wide range of stakeholders, able to develop successful partnerships and encourage support
- Experience in hosting on-line webinars and facilitating on-line Q &A’s through various platforms to increase patient/member engagement
Desirable Experience:
- Previous CEO experience or similar role
- Previous relationship experience with the pharmaceutical industry
- Previous experience in the charitable sector
- Understanding of data management and security
Reports to: Board of Trustees
Application notes
Please send your CV and Covering letter to: alan@pbcfoundation.org.uk
Closing date: Wed 20th April 2022
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
With effect from 01 April 2026, NHS Scotland is reducing its full time working week from 37 to 36 hours per week, there will be no change in full time pay.
NHS Tayside Charitable Foundation formerly known as Tayside Health Fund is seeking to appoint a Head of finance to lead the Finance Team and to maintain strong financial management, underpinned by effective financial controls, ensuring effective stewardship of resources in accordance with statutory and regulatory requirements which in turn supports the work of the charity.
Tayside NHS Board Endowment Fund is currently valued at approximately £37m and comprises over 450 individual funds. Annual investment income is approximately £1.2m and donations and legacies amount to over £1.8 million per year. Providing leadership over the portfolio and funds is key to this role. Information - financial and non-financial advice to fundholders on all aspects of endowment funds will also be essential. This role will also be the main financial lead for the charity. The postholder will work as part of a wider finance team.
You will be required to achieve the mandatory Induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland and to comply with the Code of Conduct throughout your employment.
Informal enquiries to: Shelley McCarthy Charity Chief Officer Shelley.McCarthy@nhs.scot
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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.
Top job! Chief Executive Officer
- Full time
- Circa £75,000
- Hybrid: Edinburgh
- Closing 23rd January 2026
Garvald Edinburgh is a long-established Scottish charity supporting adults with learning disabilities through creative day opportunities, workshops, community participation, and public-facing social enterprise activities. Rooted in the principles of social therapy inspired by Rudolf Steiner, Garvald places creativity, respect, rhythm, individuality, and community at the centre of personal development.
The organisation exists to offer adults with learning disabilities meaningful opportunities to develop skills, confidence, and a sense of belonging, achieved through purposeful creative work, strong community integration, and innovative social enterprise.
Operating across multiple sites in Edinburgh, Garvald employs approximately 180 staff and has an annual turnover of over £4.5 million. The organisation is entering a period of important development, guided by a multi-year strategic plan that includes organisational review, enhancing financial stability, facilities planning, digital transformation, and the continued growth of social enterprise activity. This is a pivotal moment in Garvalds history, offering the opportunity to shape the organisation’s future while strengthening its values-driven culture.
The Board of Trustees is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to lead Garvald through this next phase. The CEO will provide strategic, operational, cultural, and organisational leadership, ensuring that Garvald continues to deliver high-quality, ethical, and person-centred services across all sites.
Reporting to the Chair and supported by a strong Senior Management Team, the CEO will shape and implement long-term strategy, embed a distributed leadership model, oversee financial sustainability, and strengthen governance, compliance, and risk management. They will also act as the organisation’s principal ambassador, building and nurturing relationships with commissioners, funders, partners, staff, members, and families.
The successful candidate will be someone who can hold complexity without losing clarity, lead change without compromising care, and inspire confidence and trust through their presence, integrity, and values-led approach. You will be confident in leading a large, multi-site organisation, with a strong understanding of regulation, finance, workforce dynamics, and governance. You will have experience of strategic leadership, organisational change, and financial sustainability, alongside the ability to engage effectively with all stakeholders—from trustees and commissioners to staff, members, and families.
Above all, the next CEO will be someone who combines strategic rigour with emotional intelligence, humility, and steadiness. You will be capable of setting direction, making difficult decisions, and developing innovation, while remaining grounded in Garvald’s values and the principles of social therapy.
This is a rare opportunity to lead a respected, innovative, and values-driven organisation at a transformative moment, ensuring that Garvald Edinburgh continues to be a place where adults with learning disabilities can reach their fullest potential and make a lasting contribution to the wider community.
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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