Top job! Deputy Chief Executive Officer
- Part time
- £37,500 – £40,000 pro-rata
- Scottish Borders, Hybrid Working
- Closing 5th January 2024
- Advertised from 15th December 2023
- 30hrs per week
Role
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to build and lead a newly formed team in a dynamic organisation to support and represent the third sector in the Scottish Borders. We have a primary role in ensuring the continuation and development of a vibrant third sector (charities, social enterprises, community and voluntary groups) in the Borders.
We’re looking to recruit for the first time, a Deputy Chief Executive, someone who is an exceptional leader and motivator that can support the organisation through its next stage of development. The position reports to the Chief Executive Officer, who in turn reports to a Board of Trustees, and in this role, you will be expected to deputise, as well as take specific responsibility for managing staff working on a range of projects, and in a range of operational roles. You will have a key role in contact management, oversight and reporting, as well as representing the organisation in meetings both nationally and locally, as we are active in locality-based community planning and in helping community organisations to strengthen their capacity and capability.
You will take the lead in translating the organisation’s strategic objectives into ambitious but deliverable operational plans and securing the necessary resources to deliver them. You’ll provide leadership, management and motivation in a positive and collaborative culture upholding Borders Community Action’s values.
The successful candidate will be a keen networker, politically astute, with experience of business development, being able to quickly operationalise ideas, problem solve and get things done in collaboration with others.
Applications are welcomed from individuals currently working in the Public, Private and Third Sectors. We welcome applications from people from underrepresented groups, and from those looking to work flexibly.
Application notes
Applications deadline: Friday 05 January 2024
Interviews are currently scheduled for week commencing 15 January (TBC), in person at the main office at Drygrange, Melrose.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss your application: Questions are perfectly normal and especially if you want to understand how flexible the role can be. Please call the office 0300 124 7522 and ask for Juliana, alternatively email: recruitment@borderscommunityaction.org.uk
Completing and Submitting your application: Applications and the can be obtained at the recruitment section of our website: borderstsi.org.uk/recruitment
Applications should be sent to recruitment@borderscommunityaction.org.uk with the subject line ‘Application for employment’
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Strategic Support Officer
- Full time
- £31,540 – £34,139
- On site: Vernon Street, Saltcoats
- Closing 12th January 2026
TACT is looking for one exceptional and experienced individual to become a member of the team.
Third Sector Organisations (TSOs) across North Ayrshire are operating in an increasingly challenging environment, with rising demand, limited resources, and growing strategic responsibilities. Alongside this, a new community-led consortia programme is being established to reduce child poverty through coordinated, person-centred support. To help the sector respond collectively and effectively, the Strategic Support Officer will act as both a shared strategic resource and the central coordinating role within this partnership.
The postholder will strengthen strategic capacity across participating organisations, enable more efficient cross-organisation collaboration, coordinate shared initiatives, and ensure the third sector’s collective voice is clearly represented in local decision-making. Working directly with Chief Officers and frontline delivery leads, the postholder will help translate shared learning into stronger pathways, reduced duplication, and a more joined-up experience for the families and communities we serve.
About TACT:
The Ayrshire Community Trust (TACT) is a charity based in North Ayrshire that provides programmes and projects that make a difference to people’s lives by encouraging, supporting and promoting community action.
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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- Full time
- £28,080
- Hybrid: Blended working between home, VANL office and community venues in North Lanarkshire
- Closing 9th January 2026
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- Closing 9th January 2026
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