Top job! Chief Executive Officer
- Part time
- £44,850 pro-rata
- On site: Livingston
- Closing 8th August 2025
- Advertised from 17th July 2025
- £23,920 - 20 hours per week (Pay award pending). Permanent Contract.
Role
The Bridge Community Project story began in 2014 when a small group of people reflected on their own life struggles and decided to make a difference to the everyday wellbeing of people across West Lothian.
Overseen by a Board of Trustees, the foundations of the charity are based on the aims of providing financial and emotional wellbeing to the local community. In our story, however, we seek to be different - not so much in what we do, but in how we go about providing our services.
Building on the principles of compassion and love, a decade on, we continue to seek to share the journey with our clients to see lasting hope and change. Our vision is to “improve the everyday wellbeing of the people of West Lothian.” We aim to do this by “providing practical and relational support to families and individuals.”
Following a recent review to strengthen our organisation and take it forward to the next stage we are seeking to appoint a Chief Executive.
The Chief Executive role will have:
- Strategic Focus
- Board Interface
- Partnerships/Stakeholders/Funding/Contracts
- Governance and Compliance
Role Summary
As CEO, you will provide strategic leadership and vision to the Bridge Community Project, ensuring that our vision is realised through effective services, partnerships, and a strong organisational culture.
You will serve as the key ambassador for the charity across West Lothian and beyond, strengthening our visibility, deepening our impact, and securing resources to support our work.
Reporting to the Board of Trustees, you will lead a dedicated team, foster stakeholder relationships, and oversee all operational, financial, and governance aspects of the charity.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Develop and implement a clear, values-based strategy that furthers the charity’s vision and impact and monitor progress towards achieving them.
- Maintain and evolve a culture of compassion, inclusion, and excellence.
- Work closely with the Board to ensure good governance, accountability, and set clear financial targets to ensure the delivery of services and the future of the charity.
- Develop and maintain a strong team that is well trained and has high morale.
- Provide leadership and guidance to the charity’s staff and volunteers, ensuring effective teamwork, communication, and collaboration.
Operational Management
- Oversee the delivery and development of high-quality services aligned with our mission, goals and community needs.
- Ensure effective program delivery, monitoring progress, and evaluating outcomes to measure the charity’s impact and identify areas for improvement.
- Ensure legal and regulatory compliance across all activities.
- Lead and support staff and volunteers to achieve their best in the service of others.
- Promote a culture of continuous learning and innovation within the organisation to maximise its effectiveness.
Finance & Fundraising
- Maintain financial sustainability through sound budgeting, reporting, and resource planning.
- Monitor fundraising efforts through grants, partnerships, individual giving, and donor engagement.
- Cultivate relationships with the local community, commissioners, key donors, sponsors, and supporters, to explore existing and new funding opportunities to sustain and expand the organisation’s programs.
- Identify and pursue opportunities for new income streams and collaborations.
External Engagement
- Be the public face of the charity within West Lothian and the broader third sector.
- Build relationships with funders, partners, local authorities, and other stakeholders.
- Advocate for the needs and wellbeing of the local community.
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in third sector management, strategic development, partnership working and financial oversight. Experience in community focussed initiatives is highly desirable. The candidate should demonstrate excellent communication skills, the ability to inspire and lead a team, demonstrating a deep commitment to the values and mission of the Bridge Community Project.
Why Join Us?
- The opportunity to lead an established and highly regarded charity, making a tangible difference to the financial and emotional wellbeing of the West Lothian community.
- A supportive working environment with an exceptionally committed team.
- A strong financial base with a three year budget and draft business plan.
- The chance to work with the team, partners and stakeholders to shape the future of the charity and expand its impact.
Application notes
To apply, please send your CV with a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role, to Lynne Gillies, Wellbeing Administration Lead by the end of the working day on Friday 8 August, 2025. Please email this to lynne@bridgecommunityproject.org.uk
For more information, please visit our website bridgecommunityproject.org.uk
We welcome informal enquiries, please contact Alistair Shaw (Interim CEO) by email alistair@bridgecommunityproject.org.uk
The Bridge Community Project is an equal opportunites employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and volunteers.
The Bridge Community Project is a Living Wage employer.
CHARITY NUMBER: SCO45049
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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Top job! Head of Walking Programmes
- Full time
- £46,135 – £51,266
- Hybrid: Stirling
- Closing 19th December 2025
Walking Scotland is Scotland’s walking and wheeling charity. Walking and wheeling are the most affordable and practical ways to help solve some of Scotland’s biggest challenges, from health inequalities to the climate-nature emergencies.
We promote the benefits of walking and wheeling on our physical, social, and mental health. Our programmes connect communities and inspire positive behaviour change. We also improve places and spaces to walk and wheel.
A key element of this work involves the delivery of our walking programmes, and we are seeking a senior leader who can inspire and develop our approach to this work. Our programme settings are based on national and international evidence of what works best to support people to become more active with walking and wheeling being one of the best ways to achieve this
So, as a potential candidate for this new post:
- Are you able to take a leading role by managing our walking programme teams to deliver on our commitments?
- Are you able to build, manage and nurture highly effective relationships, influencing key stakeholders, partner organisations and funders to increase walking opportunities in Scotland?
- Can you demonstrate competency as a senior leader and contribute meaningfully to a Senior Leadership Team?.
- Are you adaptable and resilient and able to anticipate challenges and developing plans to solve them?
You will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer and Senior Leadership Team to champion and deliver Walking Scotland’s Mission, Strategy, and Plans. You will also lead a multidisciplinary team to drive forward Walking Scotland’s key objectives within the programme settings.
We offer the opportunity to be part of an organisation that recognises staff as our most valued asset. Attractive employment conditions include a contributory pension scheme and flexi-time policy.
Top job! Chief Executive Officer
- Part time
- £50,000 pro-rata
- On site: Willowgate Activity Centre, Perth
- Closing 20th January 2026
About Tay and Earn Trust:
Tay and Earn Trust is a Scottish registered charity, established in June 2013, dedicated to the conservation, sustainable management and enjoyment of the River Tay and River Earn catchments and the communities connected to them.
Rooted in one of Scotland’s most significant river systems, the Trust works to protect and enhance the natural environment while supporting people to engage with, learn from and benefit sustainably from these landscapes. Their work spans environmental conservation, education, community development and wellbeing, reflecting the interconnected nature of healthy rivers, resilient communities and sustainable futures.
At the heart of the Trust’s mission is the conservation, regeneration and improvement of the environment, flora, fauna and fish associated with the Tay and Earn river systems. They promote responsible stewardship of these natural assets, supporting research and practical action that contribute to long-term ecological health and biodiversity.
The Role of CEO:
Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will have overall responsibility for the strategic, operational, and cultural leadership of Tay and Earn Trust, ensuring the organisation is financially sustainable, well-governed, and delivering high-quality, impactful projects across its catchment.
You will lead the development and delivery of the Trust’s long-term strategy and business plans, translating vision into measurable outcomes and ensuring alignment with the Inner Tay Masterplan. As the Trust’s senior executive, you will secure and diversify income, strengthen partnerships, and oversee the delivery of major capital and community projects. Acting as the Trust’s principal ambassador, you will build strong relationships with funders, local authorities, statutory bodies, and community stakeholders to raise the Trust’s profile and influence.
This is a dynamic leadership role where strategic thinking, operational expertise, and exceptional relationship management are critical. You will provide robust governance, compliance, and risk oversight, supporting Trustees in fulfilling their statutory duties while maintaining high standards of transparency, accountability, and regulatory compliance. You will also lead a small senior management team, establishing a positive, inclusive, and values-driven organisational culture while ensuring staff wellbeing, professional development, and accountability.
The Trust are seeking a candidate with proven experience in senior leadership within a charity, public, or mission-led organisation. You will bring a strong track record in developing and delivering multi-year strategies, managing complex projects, and securing a diverse range of funding. You will be confident operating in a regulated environment, with a deep understanding of charity governance, risk management, and compliance. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential, with the ability to build credibility with Trustees, partners, funders, and stakeholders, and to inspire, motivate, and develop staff across the organisation.
The successful candidate will be a visible and effective ambassador for the Trust, capable of strengthening strategic partnerships and advancing the Trust’s impact in the Tay and Earn catchments. This is a unique opportunity to lead a passionate team, shape the delivery of transformative projects, and make a lasting difference to the communities and environments served by Tay and Earn Trust.
Ask & Act Education Manager
- Full time
- £36,128 – £40,686
- Hybrid: Fife, West Lothian, Perth ,or Edinburgh and WfH, with occasional travel, across sites.
- Closing 7th January 2026
Who We Are
We are Scotland’s leading youth homelessness charity. We believe that no young person should ever face homelessness. That’s why we deliver bold, youth-specific solutions, built around young people’s experiences and what evidence tells us works.
We support young people to avoid and move on from homelessness, helping them build the confidence, skills and stability they need to thrive in adulthood. We also influence policy and practice to create a Scotland where no young person is left behind.
We don’t follow the system, we change it, continually championing the voices and experiences of all young people.
Context
Rock Trust delivers the Upstream prevention project in schools and the post holder will work with the Upstream Team, pilot schools and education departments to create a toolkit for the implementation of Upstream. This will involve working with current pilot schools to document the changes required in school systems, the challenges and how to overcome them and an assessment of the resources required to deliver Upstream. The Ask & Act Education Manager will use this learning to create a toolkit and implementation plan to be used for national implementation.
This role is responsible for:
- Coordinating work with multiple local authority Education departments, senior leaders and cross-sector partners (Housing, Social Work, Health, third sector)
- Designing and documenting processes, guidance and training materials that enable schools to embed early identification of housing risk
- Capturing learning, gathering data and producing a national implementation framework
- Ensuring all activity aligns with statutory duties, local contexts and Rock Trust’s prevention approach
The Ask & Act Education Manager will need to be methodical, have strong report writing skills and interpersonal skills to co-ordinate the information gathering and documenting. They will be responsible for delivering the toolkit to a high standard, making a lasting contribution to Scotland’s homelessness prevention system.
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