- Advertised from 13th January 2026
Role
Our aim is to relieve destitution and promote wellbeing for people within the asylum system in Scotland. We have been established in the city for over 30 years and are currently seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic CEO to lead us into the future in an ever changing landscape.
Chief Executive – Refugee Sanctuary Scotland
Purpose of Role
Provide visionary leadership to ensure the charity delivers effective support in combatting destitution and homelessness for refugees and asylum seekers in Scotland. Champion the rights and dignity of displaced people while ensuring organisational sustainability and impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic leadership: Shape and deliver a clear strategy that responds to the evolving needs of refugees and asylum seekers.
- Advocacy and representation: Act as the charity’s public voice, influencing policy, raising awareness, and challenging misconceptions about refugees.
- Governance support: Work closely with the Board of Trustees to ensure compliance with charity law, safeguarding standards, and ethical practice.
- Operational management: Oversee services such as housing, financial support, legal advice, and social support.
- Safeguarding and welfare: Ensure policies and practices protect vulnerable individuals, particularly children and survivors of trauma.
- Financial stewardship: Secure funding through grants, donations, and partnerships; manage budgets responsibly.
- Stakeholder engagement: Build strong relationships with local authorities, NGOs, donors, volunteers, and refugee communities.
- Risk management: Identify and mitigate risks, including reputational, financial, and operational challenges.
Person Specification
- Proven leadership experience in refugee support, or related social justice sectors.
- Strong understanding of refugee issues, asylum processes, and integration challenges from lived or hands on experience.
- Commitment to safeguarding and trauma-informed approaches.
- Excellent communication skills with ability to inspire diverse audiences and advocate effectively.
- Financial and fundraising expertise with knowledge of charity funding models.
- Governance knowledge including charity law, safeguarding regulations, and international refugee frameworks.
- Strategic thinker with ability to translate vision into practical programmes.
- Cultural sensitivity and ability to work inclusively with diverse communities.
Application notes
Closing Date for applications by CV Friday 30.01.26. Interviews w/c 02.02.26
Please send your CV (or your enquiry if you require further information) to shan.saba@brightwork.co.uk
SLT Administrator
- Full time
- £25,740
- Hybrid: Glasgow Office (with occasional home working)
- Closing 19th January 2026
We are seeking an organised and experienced Administrator to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to provide high-level administrative support to senior leaders and the Executive Assistant to the CEO.
This varied role includes diary and meeting management, preparing agendas and minutes, monitoring SLT inboxes, processing expenses, maintaining accurate records, and supporting internal and external events. You will also provide occasional reception cover and deputise for the Executive Assistant when required.
You will have strong administrative experience, excellent organisational and IT skills, confidence working with senior stakeholders, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with discretion and attention to detail. Experience in the voluntary sector, event coordination or reception duties is desirable.
About us
Scottish Refugee Council is Scotland’s national refugee charity. Every year, we provide direct support and advice to people rebuilding their lives in Scotland, standing up for people’s rights and campaign for a fairer and more humane asylum system and enhanced integration for communities in Scotland.
The vision is for a Scotland in which all people seeking refugee protection are welcome. A place where men, women and children are protected, find safety and support, have their human rights and dignity respected and can achieve their full potential. Together, we can build a better future with refugees in Scotland. Find out more at scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk.
Employee benefits package
- 39 days of leave (including public holidays)
- Progressive salary structure
- Flexible working options
- Training and development opportunities
- Union recognition
- Fresh fruit, tea & coffee in office
- Enhanced pay benefits
- Enhanced pension
- Counselling & coaching service
- Cycle to work scheme
- Eye care scheme
- Death in service & 24-hour GP service
Top job! Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
- Full time
- £58,000 – £65,000
- Hybrid: Glasgow
- Closing 2nd February 2026
About Us
The Bridges Programmes is a third sector organisation dedicated to supporting refugees, asylum seekers, migrants, and anyone for whom English is a second language, supporting their social, educational, and economic integration in Glasgow. We deliver employability programmes, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) courses, and accredited training, working in partnership with local communities, employers, and service providers.
We are seeking a dynamic, compassionate, and visionary leader to guide our organisation through its next chapter — sustaining our impact, strengthening our financial resilience, deepening our reach and partnership working, and evolving our services to meet changing needs.
Purpose of the Role
The CEO will lead, manage, and develop The Bridges Programme, ensuring its sustainability, growth, and relevance, while upholding our values and commitment to inclusion, equality and opportunity.
Top job! Impact and Improvement Manager
- Full time
- £41,526
- On site: Glasgow
- Closing 2nd February 2026
At Scottish Refugee Council we believe data isn’t just numbers – it’s key to understanding the lives we touch and the change we create. We’re looking for an Impact and Improvement Manager to lead our dedicated Data and Impact team and ensure we measure, learn and improve to do ever better for the people and communities we serve.
What you’ll do:
- Lead a small, passionate team focused on impact measurement and continuous improvement
- Transform data into meaningful insights that inspire action and learning
- Work across the organisation to embed a culture of learning and evidence- based decision-making
What you’ll bring:
- Experience in impact measurement, data analysis or continuous improvement
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to inspire a team
- A commitment to using evidence to drive positive change for people and communities.
This is more than a job – it’s an opportunity to shape change and help us create a fairer, more compassionate world.
About us
Scottish Refugee Council is Scotland’s national refugee charity. Every year, we provide direct support and advice to people rebuilding their lives in Scotland, standing up for people’s rights and campaign for a fairer and more humane asylum system and enhanced integration for communities in Scotland.
The vision is for a Scotland in which all people seeking refugee protection are welcome. A place where men, women and children are protected, find safety and support, have their human rights and dignity respected and can achieve their full potential. Together, we can build a better future with refugees in Scotland. Find out more at scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk.
Employee benefits package
- 39 days of leave (including public holidays)
- Progressive salary structure
- Flexible working options
- Training and development opportunities
- Union recognition
- Fresh fruit, tea & coffee in office
- Enhanced pay benefits
- Enhanced pension
- Counselling & coaching service
- Cycle to work scheme
- Eye care scheme
- Death in service & 24-hour GP service
Finance & Audit Committee Chair (Volunteer Trustee)
- Management Board
- Unpaid
- Hybrid: Scotland wide
- Closing 16th February 2026
We want Scotland to be the best place for refugees to thrive, challenge injustice, achieve their ambitions and empower their communities, no matter where they have come from or how they arrived.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced and values-driven individual to join our Board as a Trustee and take on the additional role of Chair of the Finance & Audit Committee.
This is a pivotal governance role, providing leadership and assurance around the organisation’s financial strategy, controls, risk management and long-term financial sustainability. Working closely with the Board Chair, Deputy Chief Executive and Senior Finance Manager, you will help ensure robust financial oversight while supporting thoughtful, forward-looking discussion at Board level.
About You
We are particularly interested in candidates who bring:
- Senior-level financial leadership experience, with the confidence to guide Boards through complex financial decisions
- Experience of contributing to Finance, Audit or Risk Committees
- Strong understanding of financial governance, audit and risk management
- The ability to provide both support and constructive challenge, acting as a strategic partner to the executive team
- Sound judgement, personal integrity and a strong alignment with our mission and values
About us
Scottish Refugee Council is Scotland’s national refugee charity. Every year, we provide direct support and advice to people rebuilding their lives in Scotland, standing up for people’s rights and campaign for a fairer and more humane asylum system and enhanced integration for communities in Scotland.
The vision is for a Scotland in which all people seeking refugee protection are welcome. A place where men, women and children are protected, find safety and support, have their human rights and dignity respected and can achieve their full potential. Together, we can build a better future with refugees in Scotland. Find out more at scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk.
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