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Top job! Chief Officer
- Full time
- £40,635 – £46,279
- On site: Kirkintilloch
- Closing 28th April 2026
- Advertised from 14th April 2026
- 35 hours per week
Role
Ceartas Advocacy provides Independent Advocacy to adults and people aged over 16 living in East Dunbartonshire. We prioritise working with people who have particular support needs. We strive to ensure that the views and opinions of individuals are heard and respected affecting, in a positive way, the lives of people using our service.
We are seeking a Chief Officer to provide strategic leadership, drive positive change, and ensure Ceartas continues to deliver meaningful impact for the people and communities we serve.
About the role
As Chief Officer, you will:
- Provide clear, confident leadership and strategic direction across the organisation
- Work closely with the Board to deliver our vision, mission and long‑term strategy
- Lead, inspire and support a skilled staff team and partners through collaboration and trust
- Ensure strong governance, financial sustainability and organisational performance
- Act as an ambassador, building relationships with stakeholders, funders and commissioners
Who we’re looking for
You will be a values‑driven leader with:
- A proven track record of senior leadership, ideally in the third, public or community sector
- Strong strategic thinking with the ability to turn vision into action
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to influence at all levels
- Experience of governance, financial oversight and organisational development
- A collaborative, compassionate leadership style that brings out the best in others
- A commitment to equality and human rights
What we offer
- The opportunity to lead an organisation that genuinely makes a difference
- A supportive and engaged Board
- A committed, passionate team
- Flexible working options and a healthy work‑life balance
Application notes
An application pack can also be downloaded from our website ceartas.org.uk
Completed applications should be sent to info@ceartas.org.uk or posted to Ceartas Suites 5-7, McGregor House, 10 Donaldson Crescent, Kirkintilloch G66 1XF
For any further information about the post please contact sbairden@ceartas.org.uk
Deadline for completed applications 5pm Tuesday 28th April 2026
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Rape Crisis Scotland (RCS) is Scotland’s leading organisation working to support survivors of sexual violence, transform attitudes, improve the justice response to sexual crime and, ultimately, to end sexual violence in all its forms.
RCS has a rare and exciting opportunity to appoint a new Chief Executive to take the charity forward into its next phase and to lead us into a sustainable future. We are looking for a passionate and experienced leader who will create an inspiring and compelling vision for RCS and be an ambassador in promoting the work of RCS, raising awareness of sexual violence and influencing policy makers and the public alike.
For further information about the role, please see the Application Pack.
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- Flexible/hybrid working
- A commitment to employee wellbeing
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About The Role
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Key areas of responsibility include:
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About You
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You will bring:
• Proven experience in senior leadership within the third sector or a related field
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• Experience in managing teams, developing people, and fostering a high performance culture
• A track record of delivering services, managing projects, and meeting organisational objectives
• Commitment to equality, inclusion, and the values of the third sector
About The Organisation
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We are a people led organisation where community, collaboration, and compassion shape everything we do. We aim to attract and retain people who are community focused, inspiring, and passionate about making a difference. Our team is the heart of our organisation, and we work hard to create a supportive, rewarding, and enjoyable place to work.
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This post is a fixed term 35 hours per week contract until 31st March 2028.
Partners in Advocacy has established itself as one of Scotland's leading providers of independent advocacy, delivering exceptional advocacy services since 1998.
We are thrilled to present a wonderful opportunity within our children’s advocacy service nationwide throughout Scotland- “My Rights, My Say ”. As an independent advocacy worker, you will have the privilege of providing one-to-one independent advocacy to children and young people with additional support needs who are age 12 to 15 and support them to exercise their rights within education. Through this role, you will ensure that their voices are heard, enabling them to make informed choices, protect their rights and have a meaningful impact on decisions that affect their education and lives.
Please note that although this post is advertised as hybrid, the successful candidate will work from home or office if preferred with the need to travel to meet advocacy partners and as this is a nationwide service this could mean travel at times to all areas of Scotland.
Applicants should also hold a current driving licence and have access to a roadworthy vehicle for work use.
We strongly encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply. If you believe your skills, experience, and expertise align with the criteria outlined in the person specification, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please complete the application form, ensuring that you provide examples of how your knowledge and experience fulfil each aspect of the person specification.
Partners in Advocacy takes pride in being a Disability Confident Employer, fully committed to creating an inclusive and accessible work environment.
Edinburgh Collective Advocacy Worker
- Part time
- £25,778 pro-rata
- Hybrid: Edinburgh
- Closing 16th April 2026
CAPS is looking for a new Collective Advocacy worker to add capacity to the work of this established collective advocacy project. The role is to ensure more people’s voices are heard by decision-makers locally and nationally. This post will increase access to Independent Collective Advocacy for people with mental health issues in Edinburgh. The group will continue to develop its own priorities by drawing on their experiences with a view to bringing about change and improving services.
This 3.5 day a week role will support and join the existing enthusiastic team of CAPS’ Collective Advocacy workers, who work across Lothian on eight different mental health related collective advocacy projects.
The role offers autonomy and flexibility. You should be friendly and approachable, with the ability to form trusting relationships with group members and colleagues. Some working from home is possible. This is a great opportunity to work with a dynamic independent advocacy organisation that’s making a real difference to people’s lives. Find out more about CAPS Independent Advocacy at:www.capsadvocacy.org
Familiarity with the experiences of this group is required. There will be a 4-month probationary period attached to this post. This post will be subject to membership of the PVG Scheme and appropriate check.
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