Top job! Impact Hub Inverness Chief Executive Officer
- Part time
- £48,000 pro-rata
- On site: Inverness
- Closing 31st March 2025
- Advertised from 17th March 2025
- 3 days a week - 21 hours per week
Role
About us
Impact Hub Inverness, which is the trading name of HISEZ CIC, supports the start-up and growth of social enterprises and SMEs in the Highlands and Islands. HISEZ CIC was established at the end of 2003 and since then has delivered business support services for the third sector, under contracts for the Scottish Government (including the current Just Enterprise business support programme) and others. As part of the global Impact Hub network, we also provide a co-working space and a suite of services designed to foster economic growth, sustainability and social impact within communities.
Main Purpose: To lead the operation and development of Impact Hub Inverness in such a way as to maintain and increase its influence, impact and sustainability.
Main Tasks
- Lead the overall management and development of the company
- Secure and maintain assets and revenue to ensure the company’s long term viability and impact
- Act as an advocate and raise the company’s profile, ensuring meaningful relationships/partnerships and influencing government policy
- Promote and represent the company at a senior level, building and maintaining effective partnerships and influencing government policy
- Support and develop staff in such a way as to bring out their full potential while ensuring their wellbeing
- Provide support and high quality advice to the board
- Direct the effective delivery of all of the company’s work programmes
- Ensure effective and efficient management of all staff and assets
- Ensure high diligence in financial management, budgeting and reporting
- Ensure all statutory and other legal obligations are fully met
- Maintain high standards in governance procedures
- Support the business development of the organisation through identifying new revenue streams, partnerships and business opportunities
- Undertake other tasks which from time to time may be required by the board to ensure the success of the company
Application notes
If you are interested in applying, please forward a CV and covering letter to kate.mckinley@impacthub.net
Your covering letter should demonstrate, through actual examples, how you meet the requirements for this position. If you would like to speak with someone about the position, please email Nicholas Gubbins, Chair, HISEZ CIC board, nlrg1@me.com to arrange a time.
Candidates will be interviewed in person at our offices in Castle Street, Inverness, on 11 April 2025.
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Change Mental Health is a leading national mental health charity providing unique support to people with severe and enduring mental ill health. With over 50 years’ experience across Scotland, we believe people affected by poor mental health and illness deserve the highest quality of support in the community and that every person has the right to be valued and to share in the opportunities, challenges, and joys of everyday life.
About the Project / Service
Change Mental Health is determined to deliver excellent services and support across Northern Scotland and we need a Head of Services to help us to achieve this. This role will ensure that our services are delivered to a high standard, and that they are developed both operationally and strategically. This role will have oversight and responsibility for developing our services within the Highlands and the North which include outreach support, work within resource centres and community settings, carers support and Community Link Worker projects.
The role of the Head of Northern Services is instrumental in ensuring that we provide innovative support to people affected by poor mental health and mental illness. It will be responsible for working closely with our Policy and Communications Team and Fundraising Teams and will play a key role in the National Management Team of Change Mental Health.
The role will work closely with the Director of Services to develop and work in partnership with a range of different stakeholders to increase the impact of our work and generate new opportunities for the organisation.
This is an exciting role for the organisation and would suit someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, is committed to continuous service improvement and who excels in managing both operational and strategic relationships.
Top job! Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
- Full time
- £40,000 – £45,000
- On site: Cumbernauld, with work across Kilsyth and the Northern Corridor areas
- Closing 4th April 2025
About Us
We are a well-established charity with almost 35 years of experience providing essential services and activities for individuals over the age of 60. As the primary third-sector provider in Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and the Northern Corridor areas, our services include Daycare, activity groups, befriending, volunteering opportunities, and a Community Transport fleet offering door-to-door transport. We continue to consult with the community and strive to develop our services to support the evolving needs of our community to maximise flexibility and accessibility.
The Role
We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead our organisation towards achieving its strategic goals and objectives. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional leadership qualities and a proven track record in managing diverse teams while driving financial performance. As the CEO, you will be responsible for overseeing operational management, staff leadership, service development, and strategic planning. This role requires an individual with a passion for community work, the ability to develop strong partnerships and build relationships with external partners as well as the ability to adapt services to meet emerging needs.
Key Responsibilities
• Service Management: Oversee the delivery of existing services, ensuring they are effective, person-centred, and aligned with our mission.
• Team Leadership: Provide management and support to staff and volunteers, ensuring a positive and productive working environment.
• Strategic Development: Lead on the development and implementation of service improvements, including digital support initiatives and flexible service models.
• Partnership Working: Build and maintain relationships with local organisations, funders, and stakeholders to enhance service provision and partnership opportunities.
• Community Transport: Oversee the management of the Community Transport fleet, ensuring compliance and efficient operation for service users and community groups.
• Funding and Reporting: Support funding applications, reporting, and evaluations to sustain and grow services.
• Safeguarding & Compliance: Ensure that all services operate within regulatory requirements and best practices in safeguarding and data protection.
Person Specification
Essential
• Proven experience in running the full operation of an organisation, with sound knowledge of governance requirements, within the charity, health, or social care sector.
• Proven experience in service management within the charity, health, or social care sector.
• SCQF Level 9 or SCQF Level 10 (relevant experience instead of qualification may be considered).
• Strong and demonstrable leadership and team management skills.
• Experience in service development, including digital and flexible service models.
• Excellent communication and partnership-building skills.
• Experience in funding applications and financial oversight.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, health & safety, and regulatory compliance.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach to service delivery.
• Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing circumstances.
Desirable
• Experience managing community transport services.
• Understanding of the challenges facing older and vulnerable adults in North Lanarkshire.
• Experience in managing grant funding distribution.
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OneKind is Scotland’s voice for animals. OneKind was founded in 1911 to advance animal welfare, the protection of animals from cruelty and the prevention of animal suffering. Our vision is for people to live in harmony with animals, ending cruelty in Scotland and working with others to deliver better animal welfare across the UK and globally. We achieve this by giving animals a voice through campaigning and lobbying for laws that will protect animals forever, and by inspiring people to make changes in their lives to reduce their negative impact on animals.
As CEO you will lead the OneKind team, developing and delivering high-profile and impactful campaigns and research, and continuing to grow support and fundraising income for OneKind.
Reporting to and working with the Board of Trustees, you will ensure OneKind meets the highest standards of governance and provide the staff team and volunteers with an inspiring and supportive working environment.
Key Objectives of the job:
• Provide strategic vision and leadership for OneKind, within the direction agreed with the Board of Trustees.
• Ensure that the charitable purposes of OneKind are followed.
• Take overall responsibility for OneKind’s management and administration within the governance and accountability frameworks agreed with the Board of Trustees.
• Ensure that the Board receives advice, recommendations and information in an effective, thorough and timely manner.
We’re a small charity with a very big impact. Our successes have included a ban on the mass killing of mountain hares, the ban on the use of snares and glue traps, greater regulation of the killing of wild animals on grouse moors. We carry-out pioneering work on the ethical principles of the killing of wild animals and award-winning campaigning on greyhound racing.
OneKind is also at the forefront in the high-level conversations regarding farmed animal welfare and is campaigning specifically on the ending of farrowing crates for pigs.
To oversee all aspects of the Hamilton District Foodbank operation and ensure alignment to the agreed operating model as follows:
- Recruiting volunteers including interviews, reference checks, disclosure checks (as required), and obtaining signed confidentiality / GDPR agreements
- Recruiting and supporting Duty Co-ordinators
- Organising and facilitating volunteer training
- Ensuring that all volunteers adhere to the confidentiality agreement
- Ensuring that the Foodbank meets Health and Safety standards
- Ensuring that the Foodbank meets Environmental Health standards
- Developing, maintaining and ensuring compliance to policies and procedures (e.g. Safeguarding)
- Maintaining awareness of the benefit system and any changes to it, and understanding and responding to the impact of those changes on the Foodbank operation and future plans
- Communicating with all the relevant people including churches, volunteers, Trussell Trust, Referring Agencies and Committee members
- Ensuring that the Foodbank maintains the online database, website, and social media
- Communicating with local media and positively promoting the Foodbank service
- Organising Foodbank representation at Community events
- Working in partnership with the Salvation Army in Hamilton
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