Top job! Chief Executive Officer
- Full time
- £70,000 – £75,000
- Hybrid: 48 Govan Road, Glasgow, G51 1JL The Chief Executive will be expected to maintain a regular on-site presence to support visibility, collaboration, and organisational culture.
- Closing 14th September 2026
- Advertised from 11th August 2026
- 35 hours per week. Flexibility is essential, including some evening and weekend working in line with the demands of the role. Permanent or Interim Contract.
Role
The leader we’re looking for
At Epilepsy Scotland, how we do things matters just as much as what we do.
We care about honesty, compassion, kindness, fairness, trust, and treating people with respect.
We are looking for a Chief Executive who lives those values every day.
The charity sector is becoming more challenging, demand is growing, funding is tighter, and expectations are higher than ever.
We need someone who can bring people together, make good decisions, and move things forward while always keeping people with epilepsy at the centre..
What you’ll bring
- Experience leading at a senior level (as a CEO or similar)
- A background in charity, health, social care, or a similar sector
- Experience leading change and improving how an organisation works
- Confidence working with a Board
- A good understanding of money and how to manage it responsibly
- The ability to represent the organisation clearly and confidently
How you’ll lead
- Be open and honest, even when conversations are difficult
- Treat people with kindness and respect
- Listen and take people seriously
- Be fair and consistent in your decisions
- Build trust by doing what you say you will do
- Support people to do their best work
- Take responsibility and make tough calls when needed
What you’ll do
- Set a clear direction for Epilepsy Scotland
- Lead the organisation through change in a steady and thoughtful way
- Make sure services meet the needs of people with epilepsy
- Help build a more secure financial future
- Work with partners, funders, and decision-makers
- Support the Board and keep them well informed
- Success in this role will ensure that
- People trust the organisation and feel supported
- Staff know the direction and feel part of it
- Services are valued and making a difference
- Finances are stable and sustainable
- Our voice is strong and hard to ignore
Why this role matters
People with epilepsy have the right to live without stigma, to get the support they need, and to feel part of society.
For many, it shapes confidence, opportunities, family life, and how people are supported, at home, at work, and in wider society.
This role plays a key part in making sure people are heard, supported, and able to live the life they choose.
Application notes
Apply: awsexecutive.com/ceo-recruitment-epilespy-scotland
Closing Date: Monday 14 September 2026 at 12 noon.
Interview Dates - Stage 1: Monday 21 September 2026 (this stage will include a presentation) / Stage 2: Monday 28 September 2026. Interviews will take place in person at Epilepsy Scotland.
Operated by Enable Glasgow, Fortune Works is one of Scotland’s largest social enterprises and provides meaningful opportunities for people with a learning disability within Glasgow and surrounding areas. The service combines accessible social and enterprising activities with individualised support for people to make a positive contribution to their community.
We are currently looking for a full time support worker to join our team.
The Support Worker duties will include helping to create, facilitate and maintain positive person-centred activities which support people with a learning disability to play a worthwhile economic role as a valued member of the local community.
The successful candidate will provide a high quality of care and support for service users with a range of learning disabilities and will encourage participation in group activities to support people to gain skills and confidence. The applicant should also have experience of programme planning and review systems. Most importantly they should have a positive and empowering approach to supporting people with learning disabilities.
Benefits
Employee benefits include:
- 33 days leave (including public holidays) rising to 38 days after five years’ service.
- An enhanced pension scheme.
- Free life cover.
- Free access to counselling and wellbeing services.
- Support for training and professional development.
- Consistent working pattern of Monday - Friday, 9am-4pm.
Successful Candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme.
Enable Glasgow strives to apply equal opportunities and diversities principles in all aspects its work.
Fortune Works is part of Enable Glasgow a Charity registered in Scotland No.SC021077. Enable Glasgow is a company Limited by Guarantee No. 250688
Top job! Executive Director (Legal & Policy)
- Full time
- £83,661 – £92,957
- Hybrid: Edinburgh
- Closing 26th August 2026
The Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland (the Commission) is recruiting an Executive Director (Legal & Policy) — a brand new senior leadership role at the heart of mental health, incapacity and human rights law in Scotland.
About us
The Commission is an independent statutory body established to protect and promote the human rights, welfare, and dignity of people with mental illness, learning disabilities, dementia, and related conditions. We ensure that care, treatment, and support are lawful, ethical, and aligned with the principles of human rights and equality. We operate independently of government, enabling us to speak with authority and impartiality on matters affecting some of Scotland’s most vulnerable people.
The role
The Executive Director (Legal & Policy) is a new senior leadership role responsible for shaping the Commission’s legal and policy direction. As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, the postholder plays a central role in organisational strategy, external engagement, and the delivery of the full range of our statutory responsibilities.
It is a unique opportunity to influence national thinking on mental health and incapacity law, contribute to the protection of human rights in Scotland, and provide authoritative legal and policy leadership within a respected national body. The post comes at an exciting time as the reform of Scotland’s mental health and incapacity legislation begins to pick up pace.
About you
• Undergraduate degree in law with significant legal experience and expertise in mental health, incapacity, human rights, or public/administrative law in Scotland.
• Senior leadership experience in a legal, regulatory, public sector or charity environment.
• Strategic insight, sound judgement, and the ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly and persuasively.
If you are motivated by improving outcomes for some of Scotland’s most vulnerable people, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Benefits
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Membership of the NHS pension scheme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Commitment to professional development
• Supportive, values driven organisational culture
Top job! Executive Director (Nursing)
- Full time
- £83,661 – £92,957
- Hybrid: Edinburgh
- Closing 1st September 2026
The Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland (the Commission) is recruiting an Executive Director (Nursing) — a key values led, senior leadership role which is highly influential in the context of mental health, incapacity and human rights law in Scotland.
About us
The Commission is an independent statutory body established to protect and promote the human rights, welfare, and dignity of people with mental illness, learning disabilities, dementia, and related conditions. We ensure that care, treatment, and support are lawful, ethical, and aligned with the principles of human rights and equality. We operate independently of government, enabling us to speak with authority and impartiality on matters affecting some of Scotland’s most vulnerable people.
The role
The Executive Director (Nursing) is an established role at the Commission responsible for direct line management of a small multidisciplinary staff team and leading a portfolio of strategic and operational responsibilities that support the achievement of the Commission's vision, purpose and statutory duties.
As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, the post holder shares collective responsibility for leading the Commission's work to safeguard the rights and welfare of individuals, promote compliance with mental health and incapacity legislation, and improve standards of care and practice across Scotland.
As the Commission's professional nursing lead, the post holder will also provide leadership on issues affecting people with mental illness, learning disabilities, dementia and related conditions, as well as broader adult and child protection matters.
The role requires strong national leadership in mental health and learning disability nursing, influencing policy, practice and service development across Scotland while providing expert advice on complex ethical, human rights, legal and care issues.
This vacancy (as a result of retirement) comes at an exciting time as the reform of Scotland’s mental health and incapacity legislation begins to pick up pace.
About you
- A registered nurse (RMN or RNLD) with substantial senior nursing leadership experience.
- A demonstrable track record of strategic leadership within mental health, learning disability, dementia or related services.
- Expertise in human rights-based approaches, safeguarding and person-centred care.
- Experience of influencing policy, practice and service improvement at a senior or national level.
- If you are motivated by improving outcomes for some of Scotland’s most vulnerable people, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Benefits
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Membership of the NHS pension scheme
- Flexible working arrangements
- Commitment to professional development
- Supportive, values driven organisational culture
HR Manager (Part-Time)
- Part time
- £40,000 – £45,000 pro-rata
- On site: Giffnock
- Closing 20th August 2026
At Cosgrove Care, our people are at the heart of everything we do.
We are looking for an experienced and passionate HR Manager to join our growing charity and help shape the future of our workforce. This is an exciting opportunity for an HR professional who wants to influence culture, lead meaningful people initiatives, and support a dedicated team delivering life-changing services across West Central Scotland.
Working closely with the Senior Management Team you will drive forward our HR and People Agenda, helping us achieve our ambition of being an employer of choice within the social care sector.
This is a flexible, part-time role, making it an excellent opportunity for someone seeking meaningful and rewarding work alongside a healthy work-life balance.
About the Role
Far more than a traditional HR role, this position offers the opportunity to influence both strategy and delivery. Reporting to the CEO, you'll work in partnership with senior leaders to develop HR priorities that support organisational growth, while leading the implementation of initiatives, policies and processes that bring those priorities to life. Combining strategic input with hands-on operational support, you'll work alongside managers to navigate day-to-day people challenges, improve employee experience, and ensure our workforce has the support, skills and leadership needed to succeed.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading recruitment and workforce planning initiatives to attract high-quality talent
- Designing and delivering effective onboarding processes that set staff up for success
- Supporting managers with employee relations matters, including performance, absence, disciplinary and grievance processes
- Developing and implementing HR policies, procedures and best practice
- Driving employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives
- Supporting the delivery of a culture of continuous learning and professional development
- Ensuring compliance with employment legislation and sector-specific regulatory requirements
- Producing workforce data and reports to support informed decision-making and organisational planning
- Identifying trends in turnover, absence and workforce performance and developing proactive solutions
- Supporting organisational change and continuous improvement initiatives
About You
You are an experienced HR professional who combines strong technical expertise with a genuine passion for people.
You enjoy building positive relationships, supporting managers to succeed, and creating practical HR solutions that help organisations thrive.
You will bring:
- CIPD membership or equivalent qualification and experience
- Demonstrable and extensive HR experience in a generalist role
- Strong knowledge of current employment legislation and HR best practice
- Experience across recruitment, employee relations, performance management and absence management
- The ability to influence, coach and support managers with confidence
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and report-writing skills
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
- A proactive, solution-focused and collaborative approach
- Experience within the third sector, social care or a regulated environment is desirable but not essential.
- Most importantly, you will share our values and commitment to creating an environment where people feel supported, valued and empowered to do their best work.
About Cosgrove Care
Cosgrove Care is a respected and growing charity supporting children, adults and older people with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs and other support requirements.
Our approach is person-centred, needs-led and values-driven. Everything we do is guided by our core values: Respect | Integrity | Compassion | Excellence
These values shape how we support the people who use our services and how we support one another as colleagues.
Why Join Us?
We believe that exceptional support starts with exceptional people. This is a genuine generalist HR role, offering the best of both worlds: the opportunity to shape organisational strategy while making a tangible difference to colleagues every day.
We offer:
- Occupational pension scheme
- 32 days annual leave (pro rata, including bank holidays)
- An extra day off on your birthday
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to Blue Light card
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