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Top job! Chief Executive
- Full time
- £70,000 – £80,000
- Hybrid: St Andrews, Fife (on site 3 days per week)
- Closing 7th May 2025
- Advertised from 2nd April 2025
Role
We are looking for a Chief Executive with exceptional leadership skills and a proven track record in delivering sustainable change initiatives for The University of St Andrews’ Students’ Association.
Who we are
Every student at St Andrews is automatically a member of The University of St Andrews’ Students’ Association (aka Your Union).
We work to support students through three broad categories: Representation, Activities and Spaces.
We are the central hub for student groups, activities and events, always aiming to make students University experience the best it can be.
Your Union exists to support students through their studies, share opportunities, and help them celebrate their achievements. A lot of what we do is run by students for students, this includes our six elected Sabbatical Officers (due to change to five) who represent students and are the face of Your Union. We are led by The Students’ Association Board.
About the role
We are now at a crucial moment for the Students’ Association, with new funding secured and a clear operational plan in place.
We seek a Chief Executive to lead this next phase of our journey, delivering our goals of improved support, enhanced services, and stronger representation for all our members—ensuring that our work has a lasting impact on the student experience and the wider university community.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for a Chief Executive with exceptional leadership skills and a proven track record in delivering sustainable change initiatives. The ideal candidate should possess emotional intelligence, the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders, and the resilience to bring change to fruition.
Additional benefits
The University of St Andrews Students’ Association is committed to promoting diversity and equality for all and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from women and people with marginalised gender identities, people with disabilities, and people from the global majority.
Application notes
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Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Wednesday 7th May.
Queen Margaret University Students’ Union (QMUSU) is a registered charity (SC012608) in Scotland. We operate independently from Queen Margaret University but work closely with the institution to enhance the student experience and represent the student voice.
As a small union we are proud of our impact and achievements, having scored in the top 3 in Scotland for NSS for consecutive years, having ranked 1st in Scotland in 23/24 for representing students’ academic interests. QMUSU is undergoing an exciting period of transformation as we strengthen our foundations and explore new ways to support our students effectively. A new strategic plan is in development, which will shape our future impact on campus and ensure we provide meaningful opportunities for our students.
To help us achieve this, we are opening recruitment for an External Trustee to join our board.
As a Trustee, we want you to bring your passion, expertise, and fresh ideas to help us grow as a Students’ Union. Your role will primarily involve providing strategic oversight, evaluating organisational performance, and challenging us to innovate. Your experience and insights will contribute to shaping the direction of QMUSU and ensuring we serve our students effectively.
You will be joining a diverse and dynamic Board, where different perspectives and experiences are valued. We believe that diversity leads to better decision-making and a more inclusive environment for our students.
Currently, our Trustee Board consists of:
- Three elected student officers
- Three appointed Student Trustees
- Four External Trustees (volunteers bringing external expertise)
The role of a Trustee is voluntary, with all reasonable expenses reimbursed. The commitment includes attending four in-person Trustee Board meetings annually (each lasting a few hours and participating in one of our sub-committees up to four times per year.
Working Rite is excited to present a unique voluntary opportunity to join our Board of Trustees from June 2025. We are at a pivotal moment in our journey, with a bold growth strategy for the next 3-5 years led by an ambitious CEO a dynamic leadership team and exceptional front-line team. Together, we are empowering young people across Scotland with the skills, confidence, and support they need to thrive. WorkingRite are now recruiting for a number of Trustee positions in addition to a Chair of Trustees.
WorkingRite are a charity working with young people aged 15-25 to create positive choices for what comes next after school. We build connections with employers and create chances for young people to grow their skills and confidence in working environments. At Working Rite, our mission is to build trust-based relationships with young people, helping them become the best version of themselves. We are a charity dedicated to early intervention, deeper engagement, and sustained support, creating change that works and transforming young lives through:
- Choices Programme: Early intervention for school age 15-16-year-olds, nurturing pre-employability skills and boosting confidence.
- Chances Programme: Award-winning employability training for 16+, combining practical work skills with personal development through mentored work placements.
- Connections Mentoring: Offering long-term guidance to help young people transition into working life and achieve lasting success.
We are scaling our impact from supporting 250 young people annually to over 500 by 2027, focusing on Financial Sustainability, Operational Rigour, People & Culture, and Impact & Communications.
Role of the Trustee
As a WorkingRite Trustee, we are seeking exceptional individuals with high-level experience, skills, and expertise to guide us on this transformative journey. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for social impact, this is your chance to contribute to meaningful change. We welcome expertise in:
- Fundraising, Income Generation, or Philanthropy
- Communications, Media, PR or Social Media
- Finance
- Marketing & Communications
- Strategic Growth
- Project/Change Management
- Third Sector Experience
- Business or Public Sector Leadership with transferable skills
A positive, proactive attitude and collaborative approach is essential
Role of the Chair
As Chair, you will provide strategic leadership to the Board and act as a critical partner to our CEO. You will set the tone for our governance, ensuring effective collaboration and guiding us through this exciting growth phase. Your role will include
- Leading Board Meetings Setting agendas, facilitating discussions, and ensuring productive outcomes.
- Strategic partnership with the CEO Providing guidance, mentorship, and support to achieve organisational goals.
- External Ambassador Representing Working Rite with funders, partners, and stakeholders to enhance our profile and build new connections.
- Governance Excellence Ensuring compliance with regulatory and financial standards, fostering a culture of accountability and impact.
This role is ideal for a seasoned leader with board experience and a strong network in philanthropy, business, or the public sector.
Fly Cup Enterprises Ltd, in Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, provides training and employment opportunities to adults with learning disabilities, difficulties and differences in the catering and hospitality sector.
Chief Executive Officer
Fly Cup Enterprise Ltd is seeking an exceptional candidate with strong leadership experience to become its Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Key Details
As CEO, you will consolidate and build on recent growth while ensuring the charity delivers its objectives to provide high quality training and employment opportunities, through catering and hospitality, for adults with learning disabilities, learning difficulties and other vulnerabilities.
You will act as the public face of the charity, work with and advise the Board of Directors in relation to the business activities and oversee the management and administration of the charity.
Our new Chief Executive will be an accomplished communicator, able to build and sustain effective partnerships, and build our profile with a wide range of stakeholders. As a strategic thinker, you will bring a track record of successful leadership and be able to promote a culture of ideas, innovation and have the ability to translate strategic plans into reality. You will have an accomplished record of delivering outstanding performance and have a proven ability to secure new income streams.
We are open to leaders from any background or sector, although experience in the not-for-profit sector would be helpful. You must share our commitment to supporting adults and young people with additional support needs.
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.
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