Top job! Chief Executive Officer
- Full time
- £60,000 – £65,000
- Remote: with travel
- Closing 16th November 2025
- Advertised from 6th November 2025
Role
Paddle Scotland is looking for an inspiring Chief Executive Officer to lead the organisation into its next exciting chapter.
You’ll work with the Board and team to deliver a new strategy, strengthen our culture, and connect with members and partners across Scotland. We’re seeking a strategic, people-focused leader with experience driving change and a passion for sport.
Who are we?
Paddle Scotland is the Governing Body for paddlesport in Scotland. We are a membership organisation comprising over 8,000 associate members including over 2,300 qualified coaches.
We have a network of affiliated paddlesport clubs and delivery partners throughout Scotland offering a range of paddlesport disciplines.
What do we do?
As a people-focussed and volunteer-led organisation, we strive to support and educate everyone who paddles in Scotland. Our aim is to cultivate an inclusive community people want to be part of, with opportunities for all to grow, develop and progress in paddlesport.
What is the role?
Paddle Scotland is seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspirational Chief Executive Officer to lead the organisation into its next chapter.
This is a pivotal moment to shape the future of paddlesport in Scotland. The Chief Executive will provide clear and ambitious leadership, building on the achievements of our previous strategy Paddlesport for All whilst delivering a bold vision that ensures the sport continues to thrive and grow across all communities.
The role requires a leader who can inspire and unite stakeholders, from grassroots participants to high-performance athletes, partners, funders, and policymakers. The Chief Executive will drive the development and delivery of the next strategic cycle, ensuring that Paddle Scotland remains progressive, sustainable, and impactful. They will champion innovation, inclusivity, and excellence, while also securing the resources, partnerships, and influence needed to take the organisation and the sport to the next level.
Application notes
Please find more details about the role in the CEO recruitment pack below.
How do I apply?
To apply for the role, please send your CV and a cover letter detailing your interest in and suitability for the post to Paddle Scotland at HR@paddlescotland.org.uk.
The deadline for applications is 23:59 on Sunday 16 November 2025.
Interviews will be held in person on 27 & 28 November 2025.
Equality and Diversity Statement
Paddle Scotland is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, identities, and experiences.
If you would like to discuss the role in advance of an application, please contact our Interim CEO Kevin Pringle who will arrange a conversation - kevin.pringle@paddlescotland.org.uk.
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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.
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.
Cloch’s vision is to deliver services which exceed expectations. The role of Director of Assets is integral to not only leading the property and assets services of the Association, but the overall strategic direction of Cloch. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Leadership and Strategic Direction: taking a lead role across all matters of asset management and working collaboratively with the Leadership Team.
- Asset Management: responsibility to manage, coordinate and deliver a customer focussed repairs and maintenance service to ensure that key targets are achieved, that the repair’s function operates within budget and that a quality service is delivered to customers.
- Performance: monitoring the performance outcomes of the team whilst producing reports for Board and contributing to overall performance.
- Continuous Improvement: ensuring the team are empowered and equipped to deliver and challenge the status quo to develop innovative solutions.
This is a permanent, full-time role (35 hours/week) with a competitive salary of £71,666 - £75,018 (SM12-SM14). Based at our Greenock office with hybrid flexibility, plus generous perks like 8 weeks' annual leave (29 days + 11 public holidays), health cash plan and more.
Working at Cloch
It is an exciting and pivotal time to be joining Cloch Housing Association as we step into a new era of growth and opportunity. With a refreshed business plan due to launch in 2026/27, we are shaping a bold future that will ensure we continue to deliver high-quality homes, strengthen communities, and respond to the evolving challenges of our sector. Innovation, collaboration and strong leadership will be central to our success as we build on our proud history while embracing fresh ways of thinking.
Guided by our values – Be Better, Be Kind, Be Responsible, Be Positive – we foster an environment where people thrive, ideas are welcomed, and decisions are made collectively. Our culture is one of openness and trust, where our people, tenants and partners have a voice and play a vital role in shaping what we do. We want our people not only to contribute but also to grow, develop and feel empowered to make a difference.
At Cloch, we are proud of the passion, inclusivity and transparency that define how we work. Together, we are committed to building stronger communities, tackling sector-wide challenges head-on, and ensuring that every decision reflects our mission to exceed customer expectations.
How to Fit at Cloch
We believe in a “can do” and reflective approach to life and learning. Change is welcomed here as we continually explore new ways of working and challenge existing processes to enhance how we do things.
Fit is important to us, and we know this will be important to you, so we would love to hear from you if you are someone who:
- Shares our values
- Likes to be hands-on in their approach
- Is open and honest in their communication style
- Encourages others in their development and decision-making
- Holds an overall positive outlook and inspires others through this
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS) is Scotland’s leading health charity working to help people with chest, heart and stroke conditions live life to the full. People with these conditions need and want to know how to manage them day to day and live as well as they can.
Experiencing a life-changing event like a heart attack or stroke or being diagnosed with a chest or heart condition or Long Covid, can mean that people are scared and alone. Many people do not know where to turn. Nobody in Scotland should have to face their health journey on their own. CHSS will deliver a community where people with its conditions can support each other, secure the expert help they need and advocate for the care that matters to them. Central to delivering the No Life Half Lived strategy, the Strategic Communications Manager plays a key role in helping CHSS reach 175,000 people annually by 2028, ensuring all design and content reflects the charity’s mission and values.
The Strategic Communications Manager will lead and align all external and internal communications to build and protect the reputation of Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS). This strategic role covers brand campaigns, media, partnerships, services marketing, crisis communications and internal communications.
Working closely with the Head of Communications & Marketing, the post-holder will position communications as a strategic enabler of CHSS’ ambition that there should be No Life Half Lived in Scotland. A key focus is to establish CHSS as a trusted source of health information and thought leadership, particularly in relation to Chest, Heart and Stroke conditions.
The role will provide expert media advice, supports senior spokespeople and leads a team of specialists to deliver integrated, impactful communications. It will oversee strategic media partnerships, evidence-led content and proactive relationship building to enhance CHSS’s visibility and credibility.
The Strategic Communications Manager will collaborate across departments to develop tailored marketing plans and strengthen internal communications.
Duties & Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management
- Line manage a team of four
- Oversee team workflow, development and performance reviews
- Provide coaching and strategic oversight to ensure media activities align with CHSS goals
Strategic Communications
- Develop and deliver integrated communications plans across media, brand, services, crisis comms and internal channels
- Lead brand campaigns including FAST and Advice Line, ensuring alignment with CHSS values
- Manage proactive and reactive media strategies, including crisis response protocols
- Use audience insight to inform planning and improve engagement metrics
Internal Collaboration
- Work with departments across CHSS to co-develop communications plans that support strategic priorities
- Provide media advice to senior leaders including the Chief Executive
- Collaborate with Evaluation & Impact, Data and Service Delivery teams to ensure evidence-led messaging
- Support Income Generation teams with marketing initiatives for fundraising and retail
External Relationships
- Build and manage relationships with media, creative agencies and public/private sector partners (e.g., NHS, Network Rail)
- Manage contracts with media monitoring and distribution services
- Represent CHSS externally with professionalism and credibility
Compliance & Governance
- Ensure all communications comply with GDPR, NLA and CLA regulations
- Maintain oversight of media monitoring tools and ensure supplier compliance
- Provide training and guidance on legal standards to internal teams
External Engagement
- Lead communications for high-profile campaigns and joint initiatives with external stakeholders
- Use the External Engagement Toolkit to enhance CHSS’ reach and reputation
- Promote CHSS’ mission and services to increase stakeholder awareness and referrals
Volunteer Engagement
- Highlight volunteer impact through strategic communications and storytelling
- Collaborate with the Volunteering Team to develop case studies and recruitment campaigns
- Promote volunteer opportunities to stakeholders and ensure positive volunteer experiences
Preferred Candidate Background
The ideal candidate for the Strategic Communications Manager role will be a seasoned communications professional with a strong track record in strategic media relations, brand leadership, and cross-channel campaign delivery. They will bring a blend of creativity, technical proficiency and strategic insight, coupled with a collaborative mindset and the ability to lead and inspire teams. With at least five years’ experience in communications within the charity or public affairs sector, they will be confident advising senior stakeholders, managing complex projects and driving impactful, evidence-led communications that align with organisational goals.
Required Skills:
- Supportive and effective line management style; able to motivate teams to deliver challenging projects
- Skilled at translating complex information into engaging, audience-appropriate content
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills across varied audiences
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Creative and solutions-focused approach to problem-solving
- Strong relationship-building skills and ability to grow internal and external networks
- Ability to manage competing priorities and complex issues in a fast-paced environment
- Confident advising senior stakeholders on sensitive or strategic communications
- Strong project management skills for own and team workload
- Skilled in maintaining message discipline across large projects or organisations
- Effective working relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders
Required Experience:
- Proficiency in media monitoring and distribution tools (Onclusive, Meltwater, Vuelio)
- Experience with project management and collaboration platforms (Trello, Asana, Slack)
- Familiarity with digital content creation tools (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite)
- Strong understanding of social media platforms and digital PR strategies
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in strategic communications, media relations or public affairs
- Proven track record of securing national and regional media coverage across broadcast, print and digital platforms
- Experience integrating communications across digital and traditional channels
- Experience in the charity sector and understanding of its diverse business functions
- Experience coordinating colleagues and external partners to deliver impactful content
- Proven ability to develop and execute strategies for high-quality publicity
- Experience planning and delivering external communications projects across teams
- Experience improving systems and processes to increase communications efectiveness
- Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality work within tight timescales
- Experience developing and working within brand guidelines
- Proven line management experience
- Experience managing and reviewing contracts with external suppliers to ensure value for money
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