About Perth and Kinross Countryside Trust (PKCT)

The Perth and Kinross Countryside Trust (PKCT) is a well-established, dynamic charity dedicated to conserving, enhancing, and promoting opportunities for enjoyment in the natural environment of Perth and Kinross. Our mission is to connect people to nature, inspire stewardship of our stunning countryside, and ensure its sustainability for future generations.

The Opportunity

With the retirement of the existing Director in late summer 2025, the Trustees are seeking an inspiring and strategic leader to serve as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Reporting to the Board of Trustees, you will lead the organisation into its next chapter of growth, ensuring the Trust delivers its ambitious goals to improve and promote access to the countryside throughout Perth and Kinross, making it one of the most accessible and appealing destinations in Scotland. This exciting opportunity will suit a driven, self-motivated, innovative and inspiring leader to manage this small charity in the heart of Scotland.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Work with the Trustees and staff to develop and deliver the Trust’s vision, mission, and strategic plan, ensuring alignment with environmental, community, and stakeholder priorities.

• Operational Management: Oversee all operations, ensuring efficient use of resources and delivering high-quality projects and programmes.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with partners, funders, local authorities, and community groups to promote collaboration and secure funding.

• Financial Oversight: Ensure robust financial management, sustainability, and reporting, maximising income streams and diversifying funding opportunities.

• Team Leadership: Inspire, motivate, and support a dedicated team, fostering a positive and inclusive organisational culture.

• Advocacy: Act as an ambassador for PKCT, representing the Trust locally and nationally, to elevate its profile and impact.

About You

We are looking for an accomplished leader with:

• A proven track record in senior leadership roles, ideally in the environmental, charity, or public sectors.

• Exceptional strategic and operational management skills.

• Demonstrated success in securing and managing funding streams.

• Strong communication, networking, and advocacy skills.

• A passion for the natural environment and community engagement.

• Experience in managing teams and fostering a positive organizational culture.

• Knowledge of Scotland’s environmental landscape and rural challenges (desirable).

What We Offer

• A unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the environment and communities of Perth and Kinross.

• A supportive, collaborative team and board environment.

• The chance to lead a well-regarded organisation with ambitious goals.

As a key member of the Senior Management Team, the Head of Finance is responsible for providing accurate and timely financial information to the Board of Trustees, Chief Executive Officer and other senior managers to support strategic decision-making and safeguard the assets of Connecting Carers.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the finance function, including budgeting, management accounting and cash management as well as developing and implementing financial policies and controls and lead on risk management. In addition, you will be responsible for managing the Grant and Trust officer and lead on the development of a Fundraising Strategy for the organisation, as well as managing the team responsible for delivering grants to Unpaid Carers.

You must be passionate about what we do and our commitment to supporting unpaid Carers throughout Highland. This is a fantastic opportunity as Head of Finance to use your skills and creativity to make a difference to the lives of unpaid Carers throughout Highland.

If you think that this role is right for you, then we'd love to hear from you!

For informal enquires about the role please contact Roisin, our Chief Executive Officer on 01463 723560 (Ext: 301) / 0792 065 3631 or rconnolly@connectingcarers.org.uk

Join Hillcrest Homes as our New Chief Executive – Lead, Innovate, Inspire

More information can be found at aspenpeople.co.uk/hillcrest

Hillcrest Homes is excited to seek a visionary and accomplished individual to take the helm as our new Chief Executive. A distinguished leader in social housing across Scotland, Hillcrest has a rich history of providing high-quality, affordable homes, building and maintaining vibrant, sustainable communities and delivering high quality social care services.

This is your opportunity to guide an organisation committed to helping people live better lives, fostering inclusivity, innovation, and excellence in everything we do.

About the Role:

As Chief Executive, you will steer Hillcrest into its next chapter, shaping strategic direction and delivering growth while ensuring robust financial stability and governance. You will report directly to the Governing Body and be supported by a talented Executive Leadership Team.

You will oversee the organisation’s operations, from developing new and maintaining existing homes, expanding services to championing environmental sustainability through our ambitious Net Zero Strategy and enhancing the quality of lives of the people we support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Shape and implement strategic direction and growth.
• Provide strong leadership to your team and the wider business
• Ensure financial stability and robust governance.
• Cultivate a positive organisational culture valuing collaboration, diversity, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and align comprehensive business plans with our mission.
• Engage with stakeholders, including tenants, government officials, and regulatory bodies.
• Advocate for Hillcrest’s vision and build impactful partnerships.

About You:

The ideal candidate will bring substantial experience operating at a senior level within complex organisations. Your financial acumen and governance expertise will be complemented by a proven ability to foster partnerships, deliver results, and establish a customer-focused performance culture. Adept at communication, with strong influencing skills and the ability to lead and motivate high-performing teams. You will be a champion of equality, diversity, and inclusion. Familiarity with Scotland’s housing and support sector and its regulatory framework will be advantageous.

This is more than a leadership role, it is a chance to leave a legacy, driving innovation and sustainability in social housing while empowering communities to thrive. If you are ready to lead an organisation with a proud history and an exciting future, we want to hear from you.

What We Offer:

• 42 days annual leave per year inclusive of Public Holidays
• Choice of pensions schemes - auto enrolment with NOW Pensions employee contributes 5%, employer contributes 3% or The Pension Trust Pensions scheme where both employee and employer contributions are 8.5%
• Hybrid working opportunity
• 35.25 hours per week
• Free health plan scheme with the ability to upgrade
• Death in Service benefit - 3 x salary
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tech Scheme

Impact Funding Partners works with the third sector, public sector, private companies and individual donors to create social, environmental and economic impact.

We develop grant funds with our funding partners and manage them on their behalf. This could be a national fund or one that targets a particular geographic area or group of people. Our expertise covers all elements of fund management from the initial design through to the evaluation of impact.

As CEO, reporting directly to the Board you will be proactive and passionate about supporting the team in all they do, ensuring service delivery and encouraging innovation so that we deliver support across Scotland. Your experience and networks within the Scottish not-for-profit and business communities will ensure you can act as innovator, business developer and ambassador for the organisation.

In this role you will be responsible for leading the development and continued transformation of Impact Funding Partners, devising, redeveloping and implementing the Organisation’s strategy.

A key aspect of the role is the design and delivery of a diversified new service set, and you will work closely with the Board to ensure innovation is balanced with pragmatism.

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