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Top job! Head of Finance and Corporate Services
- Full time
- £46,385 – £51,266
- Hybrid: Stirling
- Closing 27th February 2026
- Advertised from 11th February 2026
- 35 hours per week
Role
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 in our Step It Up Strategy is the creation of a sustainable organisation, and we are seeking a Senior Manager who can lead, inspire and develop our approach to sustainability and resilience. The role will be at the heart of the organisation, driving excellence and innovation across Finance, People and Corporate Services.
So, as a potential candidate for this new post:
- Are you able to take a leading role by managing our finance and corporate services teams to support Walking Scotland to deliver on our commitments.
- Are you able to manage and lead a core team to develop and maintain operational processes that are aligned to strategic objectives and are efficient, effective and fit for purpose.
- 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 Business Plans.
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.
Application notes
Ready to walk the talk?
The application pack for this role and information on how to apply are available at walkingscotland.org.uk/about-us/careers.
If you have any difficulty accessing the recruitment documents please get in touch at. recruitment@walkingscotland.org.uk
If you would like to discuss this role further, please contact the HR Manager, by email at Karen.Fraser@walkingscotland.org.uk and arrangements will be made for you to speak with Kevin Lafferty, the Chief Executive Officer.
The closing date for applications is noon on Friday 27 February 2026 with interviews to be held in person in Stirling in the week beginning the 23 March 2026.
Walking Scotland is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.
Top job! Delivery Manager (Maternity Cover)
- Full time
- £47,535 – £53,227
- Hybrid: Edinburgh
- Closing 9th March 2026
Why apply for this role?
Children’s Hearings Scotland (CHS) is undergoing an exciting period of reform designed to transform Children’s Hearings and improve outcomes for children.
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Delivery Manager to join our new Strategic Planning and Delivery team. You will use your skills and knowledge of what good change management looks like and have experience of leading projects and programmes in highly collaborative and complex systems.
Building on our work to date, and contributing to the development of a new function, you will support an ambitious programme of delivery across all areas of our work and impact.
Your role
As Delivery Manager at Children’s Hearings Scotland, you will be at the heart of transformation from large scale programmes to continuous improvement projects— driving innovation, fostering collaboration, and ensuring that every improvement reflects the voices of children, young people, and those who support them.
You will play a pivotal role in enabling CHS to achieve its strategic and operational priorities, delivering meaningful and sustainable improvements across the organisation and the Children’s Hearing system.
About you
You must have experience of managing end to end change and be familiar with the principles, methodologies and tools of change and continuous improvement. You’ll work closely with subject matter experts to deliver, so will have a collaborative, enabling and coaching approach.
You’ll be working in a system of complex stakeholders, roles and responsibilities where infants, children and young people are at the heart of what we do. For that reason you will be experienced at working in collaboration across team and organisational boundaries with a sharp focus on stakeholder engagement and management. You’ll be an excellent
communicator, holding the narrative of change and be confident in the use of data and information to inform and shape our decisions and actions.
You’ll be regularly reporting on progress and impact to stakeholders including senior management, so a confident approach to report writing, presenting and engaging people is critical.
You will have a resilient and problem solving approach, navigating the complexities of change with open communication, project and programme expertise and alignment to our values at Children’s Hearings Scotland.
For information on how to apply, please see bottom of the advert.
Life at CHS
At Children’s Hearings Scotland, our highly trained Panel Members make decisions for Scotland’s unique Children’s Hearings System that upholds and promotes the rights of infants, children and young people. Our 2,500 volunteer Panel Members take part in children’s hearings in their local areas, making decisions with and for infants, children and young people.
Our organisation also supports a network of Area Support Teams throughout Scotland who support Panel Members in their local communities.
As an organisation that works within the Children’s Hearings System, we are passionate about making a positive contribution to improving outcomes for Scotland’s infants, children and young people.
You can read more about our core values on our website as well as view an introductory video to our organisation. We also offer a generous benefits package from hybrid working to flexi hours and a fantastic pension scheme – check out our full benefits summary.
Diversity and Inclusion
CHS is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and are committed to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application and assessment process, and upon joining us.
Hybrid working and working pattern
This is a hybrid role and will involve being 'on-site' at our CHS Head Office an average of two days per week, it may be more on some weeks. This will be dictated by business needs. Our CHS Head Office is based in Thistle House, Haymarket, Edinburgh. The standard working week is Monday to Friday but the role may on occasion require a level of evening and weekend work in line with business needs.
Participation and Membership Manager
- Full time
- £36,813 – £43,977
- Hybrid: Stirling (minimum of 40% contracted hours to be worked in the office)
- Closing 24th March 2026
About Volunteer Scotland
Volunteer Scotland is the national centre for Volunteer Development. Our vision is for ‘a nation of volunteers strengthening Scotland’s communities’. Our purpose is to ensure that people volunteer, early and throughout their lives, that volunteers feel safe, valued and heard, making a difference to themselves and others and that volunteers represent their communities.
We lead the Volunteering Action Plan (VAP) on behalf of the Scottish Government and deliver five interconnected programmes — Participation, Development & Membership; Events, Campaigns & Promotions; Research & Policy; Disclosure Services; and the Knowledge Gateway.
These programmes collectively aim to widen participation, improve the quality and visibility of volunteering, support volunteer organisers, and promote volunteering through major campaigns and events. They generate and share national evidence, influence policy, and foster volunteer voice. They also ensure free access to the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme for volunteers and provide trusted guidance, development services and Quality Standards across Scotland.
Our Values
We are determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by applying our values in everything we do: CARES
- Collaborative
- Accountable
- Respectful
- Effective
- Supportive
Through our values we will make the greatest difference for volunteers, those who support them, and Scotland's communities.
The Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Participation and Membership Manager to join Volunteer Scotland, in a new role. The successful candidate will work closely with our Head of Innovation and Operations, and across teams, to develop our Participation and Membership Programme.
As the Participation and Membership Manager you will lead and support the delivery of Scotland’s Volunteering Action Plan (VAP) by working with colleagues and the sector to facilitate action focused working groups and sector-wide engagement events and activities.
A major strand of the Participation and Membership Programme focuses on widening participation. To support this, you’ll oversee national participation development projects that enable practical action to develop opportunities for everyone and guide targeted work on inclusive volunteering, helping to remove barriers faced by volunteers, and in doing so, share best practice across sectors.
Another key activity will be facilitating the growth of our membership and Knowledge Gateway services. This will focus on supporting our organisational members and championing volunteer organisers across Scotland by developing a new membership category for paid and voluntary practitioners. You will also share your volunteer development expertise through our Bespoke Support and Development Service.
Volunteer Scotland is an equal opportunities employer, committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Volunteer Scotland.
We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We positively welcome applicants from all backgrounds and all protected characteristics.
What will you receive?
You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your abilities with the opportunity to make a real difference every day. In addition, you will have excellent development opportunities including training, career development, and a range of e-learning courses.
You will also receive:
- Hybrid Working
- Enhanced parental leave
- Group Life Assurance
- Eye Care Vouchers
- Company contributory pension
- Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling services
- Employer Supported Volunteering Days x 3 (pro-rated)
- 28 Days Annual leave (inclusive of 3 floating public holiday days), rising to 33 days plus 5 fixed public holidays. (The office is normally closed between Christmas and New Year and any weekdays in between are given as additional leave).
- Annual Learning and Wellbeing allowance
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About Us
St Andrew's First Aid has been serving communities across Scotland for over 140 years. Today we're entering an exciting period of transformation, strengthening our volunteer infrastructure, modernising systems, and investing in how we deliver at scale. We’re recruiting across several roles as part of this growth and improvement journey. It’s a genuinely energising time to join us, with real opportunities to shape how we work, enhance service delivery, and contribute to a forward-looking, ambitious organisation.
The Role
We’re looking for an experienced and strategic Volunteer Training & Development Manager to lead our training and volunteer development function. Reporting to the Head of Volunteer Operations, you’ll manage a multi-disciplinary team and ensure our volunteers are trained, supported and equipped to deliver high-quality services in communities and at events nationwide.
This is a senior leadership role combining operational delivery with strategic improvement. You will:
- Line manage Trainer/Assessors, Volunteer & Youth Development Officers and training support staff
- Lead capacity planning, rostering and resource management
- Oversee safeguarding and fulfil the Designated Protection Officer role
- Implement and improve systems, policies and training standards
- Monitor KPIs and drive service improvement
- Develop clear volunteer learning and progression pathways, including youth programmes
- Oversee training budgets and ensure value for money
- Contribute to organisational strategy and annual business planning
You’ll thrive in this role if you:
- Have proven experience leading training and development teams
- Hold a recognised training/assessor qualification
- Bring strong operational planning and people management capability
- Understand safeguarding, compliance and quality assurance frameworks
- Are confident in influencing senior stakeholders and external partners
- Use data and digital systems to inform decisions and improve performance
This role includes periodic evening and weekend working, participation in an on-call rota, and occasional operational or emergency event cover as required.
Top job! Chief Executive Officer
- Full time
- £45,000 – £50,000
- On site: McDiarmid Park, Crieff Road, Perth, PH1 2SJ
- Closing 2nd April 2026
Job Purpose
The St. Johnstone Community Trust is seeking an experienced and values-driven leader to serve as Chief Executive Officer.
The CEO will provide strategic leadership and overall management of the Trust, working closely with the Board of Trustees to deliver the organisation’s mission, ensure long-term financial sustainability, and maximise impact for our beneficiaries.
You will lead and inspire a small, dedicated team, overseeing a diverse portfolio of initiatives across sport, education, and wellbeing, while building strong relationships with partners, stakeholders, and the wider community.
Job Role & Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
• Lead the development and delivery of the charity’s vision, mission, and long-term strategic plan.
• Work closely with the Board of Trustees to ensure strategy aligns with organisational objectives and stakeholder needs.
• Identify opportunities for growth, partnerships, and innovation to maximise impact.
• Monitor progress against strategic goals and set appropriate performance targets.
Governance & Compliance
• Ensure the charity operates within its governing document, charity law, and relevant regulations.
• Support effective governance by providing timely and accurate information to the Board.
• Develop policy proposals for Board discussion and assist in decision-making.
• Ensure an annual calendar of Board meetings, including reporting and compliance documentation, is maintained.
Financial Management & Sustainability
• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and reporting, ensuring income is maintained, expenditure controlled, and risks identified and managed.
• Lead the development and implementation of income generation strategies, fundraising initiatives, and sustainability planning. Diversify revenue streams to ensure financial sustainability and growth.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with sponsors, donors, and funding partners to secure resources.
Operational Management
• Lead, manage, and support senior staff to maximise their contributions and ensure high-quality delivery of programmes and services.
• Ensure programmes harness the power of sport to promote wider benefits, including education, health, and social inclusion.
• Develop and maintain effective policies, systems, procedures, and operational controls.
• Ensure appropriate monitoring and evaluation processes are in place to measure and report the impact of activities.
• Define and secure the human, material, and financial resources needed for effective operation.
External Relations & Promotion
• Act as the public face and spokesperson for the charity, representing it at events, conferences, and in the media.
• Maintain and develop relationships with partners, stakeholders, government bodies, regulators, and other key decision-makers.
• Seek opportunities to expand and promote the role and profile of the charity.
People & Culture
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and values-led organisational culture.
• Ensure effective recruitment, performance management, and professional development for staff.
• Champion equality, diversity, safeguarding, and the wellbeing of all staff and beneficiaries.
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