Who Cares? Scotland is the national membership body for Care Experienced people. Since 1978, we have worked to ensure that the voices of Care Experienced children, young people and adults are heard, respected and acted upon. As a membership organisation, Who Cares? Scotland protects and advances the interests and outcomes of Care Experienced people of all ages across the country. We deliver lifelong independent advocacy, create spaces of belonging and identity, and influence national policy to secure a lifetime of equality, respect and love for Care Experienced people.

Reporting directly to the Board, the Chief Executive will be expected to build on the organisation’s monumental achievements, delivering our vision of a lifetime of equality, respect, and love for Care Experienced people. Ensuring the organisation’s long‑term financial sustainability by diversifying income aligned to our mission, you will also lead the growth and effectiveness of our independent advocacy services across Scotland to uphold the rights of Care Experienced people.

Strengthening Who Cares? Scotland’s role as the first-choice voice of the care community, you will build strategic partnerships, create meaningful opportunities for members to connect, and drive our national policy influence, including shaping the Scottish Government’s work on the future of care to secure better outcomes for Care Experienced people.

As CEO, you will be a leader who can connect, influence, and build strong relationships at all levels. You will be confident in asserting the views and interests of our membership to policymakers, while remaining approachable and receptive to their perspectives. Your leadership will respect and amplify the voice of lived experience, taking a trauma-informed approach in all decision-making. You will bring proven experience in strategic thinking, financial planning, staff development, and managing budgets and relationships within a high-pressure, politically sensitive environment, while building strong partnerships with both internal and external stakeholders.

At a pivotal moment, as Scotland prepares for Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill and continues to strive to achieve The Promise, this role offers a unique opportunity to influence the future of care in Scotland, ensuring that Care Experienced people have a voice in every decision that affects them.

With an annual turnover of approximately £2.5–3 million and a workforce of over 100 staff LASC is a community-based charity delivering childcare, young people’s services, and wider community benefit across multiple sites. We are seeking a Chief Executive Officer to provide strategic leadership and executive accountability at a pivotal moment for the organisation.

This is a senior leadership role focused on clarity, sustainability, and good governance. The CEO will work in close partnership with the Board to co-create organisational strategy, lead a capable senior team, and ensure the organisation remains financially resilient, well governed, and compliant within a regulated environment.

This is not a hands-on operational role. We are looking for a leader who can operate at the right altitude, bring sound judgement, and create the conditions for others to succeed.

About the role

The Chief Executive Officer will:

• Work in partnership with the Board to co-create strategic direction and lead delivery of agreed priorities
• Provide executive leadership across a multi-site organisation with a strong community presence
• Hold accountability for financial sustainability, organisational risk, and regulatory confidence
• Lead and support senior staff, shaping a professional, fair, and resilient organisational culture
• Represent the organisation externally and build confidence with key stakeholders and partners
• Lead senior relationships with public sector partners and commissioners, including negotiation of sustainable funding and fee arrangements

The role is offered on a three day per week basis with flexible and hybrid working. The postholder will be expected to be locally based, or able to attend sites and meetings as required, with presence focused on where it adds the most value.

About you

You will be an experienced senior leader who brings:

• Experience working effectively with a Board or governing body
• Accountability for organisational performance, budgets, or outcomes
• Confidence leading teams through change, growth, or financial constraint
• Strong judgement, calm leadership, and the ability to influence at senior level

You do not need to come from the childcare or voluntary sector. We are actively interested in candidates who bring transferable leadership experience from other public, regulated, or community facing environments.

If you are interested in this role but do not feel you meet every requirement, we would still encourage you to apply.

What we offer

• A senior, part time leadership role with genuine flexibility
• Hybrid working and an outcome-focused approach to hours
• Employer pension contributions
• A values-led organisation with a strong community purpose
• The opportunity to shape the future of a well-established local charity

Our commitment to inclusion

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We recognise that leadership experience can be gained in many different ways and value varied career paths. We particularly encourage applications from women and individuals from under-represented groups and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and flexible working needs as part of the recruitment process.

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.

Girlguiding Scotland is seeking an experienced Chief Executive to lead and inspire both staff and volunteers in shaping the future of guiding across Scotland. This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact, helping girls and young women across the country reach their full potential.

As Chief Executive, you will provide visionary leadership, creating a positive, supportive culture where staff and volunteers feel valued, empowered, and motivated to deliver the organisation’s mission. You will work closely with the Scottish chief commissioner and trustee board to ensure strong governance, sustainability, and a clear focus on strategic priorities.

You will also work in partnership with the deputy Scottish chief commissioner to guide the operational board in successfully delivering key projects, ensuring goals are met and opportunities for growth are maximised.

As a visible leader, you will act as a role model for members and represent Girlguiding Scotland in the wider Scottish community. In addition, you will strengthen connections with Girlguiding UK, building positive, reciprocal relationships and ensuring alignment of vision, purpose, and strategy.

This role is a chance to lead a passionate organisation at an exciting time, making a tangible difference in the lives of girls and young women throughout Scotland.

This is a full-time position based at Girlguiding Scottish Headquarters in Edinburgh, with some hybrid working. Hours of work will normally be Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm. There will be an extensive requirement to attend meetings and events held in the evening and at weekends, in line with volunteer availability, for which time off in lieu (TOIL) will be given. There will be a requirement for travel throughout Scotland and the UK including evenings and weekends with occasional overnight stays.