Blackwood Homes and Care is one of Scotland’s most innovative providers of accessible homes, care, and independent living solutions. Our mission, helping people live their lives to the full, shapes services that promote independence, dignity and inclusion for people with disabilities, older people, and anyone who needs tailored support. As demand for independent living increases, Blackwood is modernising its systems, strengthening its foundations and investing in sustainable, future-focused solutions.

The Director of Finance & Business Services is a pivotal leadership role at a defining moment for Blackwood. Reporting to the Chief Executive and as part of the Senior Management Team, you will lead finance, business development, commercial activity, procurement and digital services. You will ensure that financial strategy, long-term planning, treasury and performance management are aligned to organisational priorities, translating complex financial information into clear insight for both financial and non-financial audiences and supporting effective decision-making and delivery of the Business Plan. You will also strengthen systems, controls and governance as we continue to work with the Scottish Housing Regulator on sustained compliance and improvement.

As a visible and values-driven leader, you will build a high-performance culture across Finance, Digital and Business Development, driving improvement, operational excellence and value for money. We are seeking a qualified accountant with a strong track record of strategic financial leadership, multidisciplinary team management, major budget oversight and organisational change. Commercially sharp and analytically strong, you will lead growth initiatives, build effective partnerships and identify opportunities while developing trusted relationships with colleagues, lenders, regulators and Board members.

This role offers a rare opportunity to shape the future of an organisation with a powerful social purpose, contributing to the sustainability and long-term success of Blackwood, helping create homes, services and technologies that transform lives across Scotland.

Blackwood is headquartered in Edinburgh and offers hybrid working, with three days per week expected in the office and travel to sites across Scotland as required.

This is an exciting opportunity to become Chief Executive Officer at The Rape & Sexual Abuse Centre, Perth & Kinross. We are looking for a dedicated and skilled CEO to lead RASAC P&K’s skilled and dynamic team and work collaboratively with our Board of Directors to deliver the organisation’s strategic plan and objectives.

The role requires an experienced and effective leader, with the ability to lead across both the strategic and operational work of the organisation. You will have a clear understanding of and commitment to trauma-informed, feminist management and leadership and be a person with enthusiasm, determination and vision.

As our CEO you must be an experienced manager with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will have a track record in strategic planning, people management, fundraising and charity finance management. You will be able to provide a strong visible presence to statutory partners as well as all stakeholders, engendering trust and confidence and giving clarity to our vision and mission.

Only women need apply under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Successful applicants will be subject to Disclosure Scotland checks.

The Canmore Trust (SC051511) is a suicide prevention and postvention charity with big aims and a big heart. We work with individuals, communities, workplaces, schools, colleges and universities touched by suicide to support those in need. We train those impacted by suicide to become “Experienced Friends” – people who have developed the skills to walk with others on the journey of suicide grief.

What we are looking for…

As a result of significant expansion of the Trust, the current CEO is moving to an ambassadorial and special project’s role. We are therefore looking to appoint a new Chief Executive Officer who will shape the strategic approach of The Canmore Trust and oversee the delivery of the Strategic Action Plan, ensuring the sustainable development of the organisation. This role is based in our Stirling office but will allow for some hybrid working.

The current post-holder is available to discuss the role with potential applicants by contacting John@thecanmoretrust.co.uk. Audrey Ross, a Trustee of The Canmore Trust is available to discuss any aspect of the charity’s activities with potential applicants, by contacting Audrey.Ross@thecanmoretrust.co.uk.