Top job! Chief Executive
- Full time
- £64,946 – £72,841
- Hybrid: Edinburgh
- Closing 20th April 2026
- Advertised from 27th March 2026
- 35 hours per week. Permanent.
- 37 days leave (25 annual leave + 12 public holidays) Supportive, values‑led culture; strong EDI commitment.
Role
About Youth Scotland
Youth Scotland is the national charity for community‑based youth work. Our purpose is to grow and develop community‑based youth work so that young people can achieve their full potential. We deliver through four pillars: Membership, Programmes, Training and Youth Awards (Hi5, Dynamic Youth and Youth Achievement Awards).
The opportunity
We are seeking a visible, values‑led Chief Executive to lead the organisation into its next phase—strengthening our network, championing youth work nationally, and working with partners and funders to secure sustainable impact.
You will bring
- Strategic leadership and relationship‑building across government, funders and the youth work sector.
- A strong understanding of Scotland’s youth work policy landscape and voluntary sector governance.
- Finance and fundraising acumen, with experience of complex budgets and diversified income.
Application notes
The closing date for applications is Monday 20 April
Interviews will be held in Edinburgh on Thursday 30 April.
Application is by CV and Cover letter explaining how you meet the criteria. Details of how to submit these are on our website: youthscotland.org.uk/vacancies/chief-executive-ys-ce26
For an informal and confidential discussion about the role please contact mike.strang@youthscotland.org.uk. Mike is available for calls 31 March, 1 April and 2 April.
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Top job! Chief Executive Officer
- Full time
- £53,000 – £60,000
- On site: Dumbarton
- Closing 20th May 2026
About Us
Tullochan is a youth development charity, for 30 years we have been committed to creating pathways of opportunity and improving life chances for young people through high quality, tailored, inclusive, and impactful services.
Working in partnership with funders, local authorities, and communities, we support young people and families to build confidence, skills, and resilience through a range of projects and activities. Alongside our Tullochan Training Academy, we currently operate two commercial Social Enterprise ventures which generates income for the charity and acts as a training platform for the young people we support.
Our vision is that all young people in West Dunbartonshire and beyond are provided with pathways of opportunity and support to be inspired, learn, grow and reach their full potential.
We are now seeking an outstanding Chief Executive Officer to lead the organisation through its next phase of growth, sustainability, and impact.
The Role
The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for providing strategic leadership, operational oversight, and direction to the organisation. Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the CEO will ensure the charity delivers excellent youth and developmental services, remains financially sustainable, and continues to respond effectively to the changing needs of young people and our communities.
This is a pivotal role combining strategic vision with strong executive leadership, requiring the ability to lead people, partnerships, performance, and change.
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Senior Development Officer – Youth Work and Schools
- Full time
- £44,995
- Hybrid: Edinburgh
- Closing 29th May 2026
The Senior Development Officer will work with the Youth Work and Schools Manager to deliver YouthLink Scotland’s Scottish Attainment Challenge national programme.
As a senior member of the team, the post holder will promote, support and enhance the youth work sector’s practice and role in improving outcomes for learners impacted by poverty, both in schools and in the wider community. They will be responsible for supporting the development of quality partnerships between youth work and schools and enabling practitioners to evidence the impact of this work in addressing the poverty related attainment gap. They will also play an influencing role with stakeholders across the system.
The post holder will be expected to have a clear understanding of Scotland’s educational landscape and the range of statutory and voluntary sector organisations working with young people.
This post will be funded until the end of March 2027 in the first instance and is based at YouthLink Scotland’s offices in Edinburgh. YouthLink Scotland operates a hybrid working policy Secondments will be considered.
Youth Scotland, Scotland’s national charity for the support and delivery of community-based youth work, would love you to come and join our dynamic team.
Are you brilliant with numbers and accounts?
Do you want to help make a difference to young people across Scotland?
Youth Scotland’s Finance Officer is a key position, from processing grants to youth groups to preparing management accounts, which help us to deliver services that support 2,400 youth groups across Scotland.
If you have the skills, experience, and desire to make a difference, then we would love you to come and join our dynamic team.
Support Worker, Bridges Motivation
- Full time
- £26,000 – £26,975
- On site: Musselburgh
- Closing 29th May 2026
Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people? Do you want a flexible, varied and meaningful job in a supportive team? Do you value great employee benefits such as generous holidays and an annual training budget? Apply to join us!
Bridges Project is a leading youth work charity that helps young people aged 12-25 in East Lothian and Midlothian overcome challenges and adapt to adulthood. Since 1984, we have helped young people develop their life skills, improve their educational attainment and move into employment or further education. Join our team and take pride inspiring young people!
We have a vacancy for a Support Worker to deliver a support programme to young people aged 13 – 21 from East Lothian who are experiencing a wide range of challenges including family poverty and family substance use.
The successful candidate will:
- Support young people in areas such as reducing social isolation and improving mental health
- Provide mentoring support to young people enabling them to engage in activities within their local communities
This is an exciting position in which the successful candidate will take pride in developing a programme of delivery which will improve the lives of young people in East Lothian.
It is essential that candidates have a full, clean driving licence and constant use of a car. Membership of the PVG scheme will be an essential requirement of the post. A contributory company pension scheme is offered with a 10% employer contribution.
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