The Relationships Scotland Network is the largest provider of family and relationship support in the country. We offer relationship counselling, family mediation and child contact centres through a network of 21 member services across Scotland, which provide face-to-face support to around 15,000 people each year.

We are looking for a motivated and hardworking person to join our Corporate Management Team as Head of Corporate Services. The role is based in our national office in Edinburgh, and will involve a wide range of tasks including managing budgets and finances, overseeing HR processes, and being responsible for building management, including health & safety.

Although the role is office based, we are open to discussing flexible working hours, in particular if shorter working days are needed to fit in with school hours etc. All staff work in the office on Tuesdays when possible.

To find out more about this role and how to apply, please download the application pack.

Wasps (Workshop & Artists Studio Provision Scotland Ltd.) is seeking an exceptional leader to guide one of Scotland’s valued cultural organisations into its next chapter. As we approach our 50th anniversary, we are looking for a visionary and strategic Chief Executive Officer to champion our mission, strengthen our impact and ensure our long-term sustainability.

For nearly five decades, Wasps has been at the heart of Scotland’s creative community, providing studios and workspaces for artists, makers, and creative businesses. With 19 sites across 14 towns and cities, from the Shetland Islands to the Borders, we support more than 1,000 artists, 25 arts charities, and 81 creative enterprises. Through our innovative property developments, we breathe new life into historic buildings, transforming them into thriving creative hubs that contribute to Scotland’s cultural and economic landscape.

The Role

As CEO, you will provide strong, visible leadership, ensuring Wasps remains a sustainable, artist-centred organisation that meets the evolving needs of Scotland’s creative sector. Reporting to the Board, you will drive the strategic vision of the organisation, leading an experienced team to deliver operational excellence, financial sustainability, and sustainable growth.

You will be the public face of Wasps, representing the organisation at the highest levels, advocating for our tenants and fostering relationships with key funders, policymakers, and stakeholders across the arts, business, and government. You will also oversee our capital projects, ensuring that we continue to develop and enhance our creative spaces across Scotland.

Who we’re looking for We are seeking an inspiring and entrepreneurial leader with the following attributes:-

• A strategic thinker who can demonstrate vision and identify opportunities for - and manage – change.
• Experienced in partnership working, business planning and organisational development.
• Respected and connected in cultural/charity/property networks and understands the opportunities and challenges facing the creative economy and Wasps communities across Scotland.
• Has an understanding of a property-based charity and legislative compliance responsibilities as a landlord.
• Committed to leading Wasps to achieve Net Zero in our properties and organisational practice.
• An outstanding communicator, networker and advocate, with the ability to build strong partnerships and influence key decision-makers.
• Experienced in complex stakeholder engagement and management
• A strong strategic and financial mindset, capable of leading a complex property-based organisation with a focus on long-term sustainability.
• Committed to diversity, inclusion, and community engagement, ensuring Wasps continues to serve artists, makers and creative people.

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