- Advertised from 21st April 2026
- 21–28 hours per week
- Pension: 5% employer / 4% employee contributions (Royal London)
Role
Following the retirement of our Head of Finance, we are seeking to appoint a talented finance professional who will ensure a high standard of financial management and reporting, including fulfilling the statutory and reporting requirements of SHBT as a Charitable Trust with a subsidiary trading company.
About Us
Scottish Historic Buildings Trust (SHBT) is a charitable Building Preservation Trust active across Scotland, dedicated to regenerating significant historic buildings which are at risk, for the benefit of others, through conservation and sustainable re-use.
For almost fifty years, our charity has played a unique role in preserving and promoting the nation's architectural heritage, collaborating with the third sector, local authorities, communities, and specialists. With a small expert team and no core public funding, we have restored over 30 buildings and raised more than £40 million. We retain a portfolio of historic properties which we run commercially and for the benefit of their local communities. Our team of 18 FTE has specialist skills in building preservation, fundraising, community engagement, heritage communications, grant writing, project management and property operations.
The Role
This is a senior and strategically important role within SHBT, part of the Senior Management Team, reporting to the Director. The role carries a high level of autonomy covering budgeting, forecasting, financial performance reporting, preparation of annual charity accounts and working with external auditors.
The Head of Finance is responsible for day-to-day management of finances for the charity and its subsidiary trading arm, ensuring efficient management of accounting functions and delivery of all aspects of financial administration. Responsibilities include:
• Preparation of monthly Management Accounts, Budgets and Cashflow and annual Charity Accounts, reporting to the Finance & Audit Committee and Management Board.
• Ensuring compliance with financial policies and procedures and robust controls for SHBT, complying with OSCR requirements and Companies House.
• Working with external auditors and payroll providers to ensure timely completion of accounts, audit and payroll provision.
• Managing the Bookkeeper, with overall accountability for invoices, VAT returns, Gift Aid claims, staff expenses and grant drawdown requests.
• Leading on Project finance including grant reporting, budget control and cash flow.
The appointee will also take on company secretarial work for SHBT and its subsidiary companies. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements are available.
Person Specification
Qualified/Part-Qualified Accountant (ICAS/ICAEW/ACCA), or applicants with significant experience in a finance role. Part-Qualified applicants will be supported in completing their professional qualification. Proven experience of charitable accounting, systems development, financial analysis and Board-level reporting is essential, along with knowledge of Xero, VAT, and strong Microsoft Office skills.
Personal qualities include excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, ability to work under pressure, and an interest in historic buildings and cultural heritage. See the full Person Specification via the link below.
Terms and Conditions
• Salary: c. £54,000 pro-rata
• Hours: Part-time (21–28 hours per week)
• Pension: 5% employer / 4% employee contributions (Royal London)
• Holidays: 20 days per year (FTE), rising to 25, plus 9 statutory days
Application notes
Read the Full Job Description and Apply via Our Website: shbt.org.uk/2026/04/were-hiring-head-of-finance
Closing date: Midnight, Monday 11th May 2026.
Interviews: Wednesday 27th May 2026, in person at Riddle's Court, Edinburgh.
Top job! Head of Income Generation and Partnerships
- Full time
- £56,870
- Hybrid: Edinburgh
- Closing 10th May 2026
About us
We are Young Scot, Scotland’s national youth information and citizenship agency. We’re a constant in the lives of young people, woven into the very fabric of growing up in Scotland. We’ve been delivering direct services for over 40 years to ensure that all young people in Scotland are connected to information, opportunities and experiences that support them to live happy and fulfilling lives.
Young Scot is a nationally trusted brand with deep reach, strong partnerships and unique assets - including data, insight, participation expertise and access to young people across Scotland. More than 880,000 young people have a Young Scot National Entitlement Card, with more than 160,000 of them signed up as Young Scot members. Last year our young.scot site had almost 1.7million visits, and well over 1000 locations across Scotland offer Young Scot perks and discounts.
The role
Young Scot is seeking a strategic, entrepreneurial and delivery-focused leader to help shape and drive a step-change in how we generate income and build partnerships.
This is a pivotal role at a defining moment for the organisation with the recent appointment of a new CEO, as well launching a new organisational strategic vision. As we evolve our operating model and ambitions, you will lead the development of a more diverse, sustainable and innovative income portfolio - ensuring we can continue to deliver meaningful impact for young people aged 11–26 across Scotland.
Working closely with the CEO and senior leadership team (SLT), you will design and implement a new income generation strategy, unlocking opportunities across corporate partnerships, trusts and foundations, public sector funding and earned income streams. You will take an “intrapreneurial” approach - building new propositions, testing ideas and embedding a culture where income generation is seen as a shared organisational priority.
This role offers significant autonomy, creativity and influence. You will be equally comfortable setting strategic direction and personally leading high-value relationships, as you are enabling written bids and researching new partnerships.
Why this role matters
This role will:
Strengthen our financial resilience and long-term sustainability
Unlock new forms of value and social income generation
Expand our influence across sectors and policy areas
Enable us to reach and support more young people
Top job! Head of Operations
- Full time
- £62,111 – £77,439
- Remote: Digital First with some travel across central Scotland
- Closing 3rd May 2026
For decades, many children in residential care settings in Scotland were failed by those entrusted to look after them. Under a national scheme, survivors of historical child abuse in care will be able to apply for financial redress payments of up to £100,000, as well as access to an apology and support.
Redress Scotland is the Non-Departmental Public Body responsible for deciding levels of financial redress to be awarded to survivors and, in some cases, next of kin. Redress Scotland is independent of the Scottish Government.
Please ensure that you read the attached guidance note to complete your application. It is also important that the supplementary questions section is completed in full before moving forward as you will not get the opportunity to submit or change your answers.
Redress Scotland has been operational now for a few years and we are pleased to confirm that we are strengthening our Senior Management team with a newly created post.
The post benefits from a range of excellent terms and conditions, holidays entitlement, pension and a range of other additional benefits and is completely remote therefore your home address will be your place of work. You will be required to meet in person for learning and development opportunities. It is imperative that the postholder therefore has access to a private work space for work with excellent internet capability for connecting and security in terms of confidentiality due to the nature of our work.
We are looking for a skilled experienced person who is committed to living our values of Dignity, Respect and Compassion. We will offer you full induction and training, flexible working and support you to be part of an established inclusive team.
About Us
scottishathletics is the national governing body for athletics in Scotland. Our vision is for everyone in Scotland to have the opportunity to participate in athletics and running and to achieve their personal ambitions.
Our mission is to deliver an integrated, inclusive and adaptable model of athletics and running provision that inspires everyone in Scotland to enjoy the sport and experience personal success. Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of the work that scottishathletics leads, and the organisation works closely with all stakeholders in athletics across Scotland, to continue improving diversity and create an inclusive culture in the sport, and to be reflective of Scottish society.
Our strategy, Building a Culture of Success (2023-2027), captures the breadth of work that scottishathletics facilitates, from supporting performance athletes on the world stage to providing opportunities for people to participate in the sport within their local community. The member clubs play a crucial role in growing and developing the sport and, along with the volunteer workforce, they are integral to the sport’s future success.
Everyone in Scotland can participate in athletics and scottishathletics strives to continuously evolve to deliver on our vision for the sport.
About You
We are looking for an empathetic, professional and highly organised individual with demonstrable experience in welfare, safeguarding or compliance.
An understanding of the role of safeguarding, welfare and well-being in sport along with a proven track record in managing concerns and investigations is vital for this role. You will have knowledge and understanding of the PVG Scheme and associate processes along with experience in handling sensitive and complex matters.
Excellent communication skills, sound judgement and the ability to build positive relationships will be essential to success in the role.
With a forward-thinking approach, you will utilise your skills and knowledge to innovate and continuously evolve support, training and processes in this fundamental area.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and proactive Welfare and Compliance Manager to lead the delivery of safe, inclusive environments across athletics in Scotland. Reporting to the Head of Coaching and Welfare, you will act as the organisation’s primary contact for safeguarding, welfare and compliance matters. Working in close collaboration with partners such as Disclosure Scotland, Children First and UK Athletics you will oversee the ongoing development and implementation of modern and effective safeguarding and welfare practices across the organisation and wider sport.
You will be responsible for the provision of ongoing guidance, support and training for the network of Club Welfare Officers, contributing to the development of policies and procedures and ensuring compliance with the relevant legislation and standards.
This new role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, embedding a proactive culture of safeguarding and welfare which ensures that every individual has a safe and positive experience in athletics.
Staff
scottishathletics employs 33 members of staff and 23 Club Together Officers.
Place of Work
Hybrid working. The scottishathletics office is based at Laurie Liddell Clubhouse, 42 Peffermill Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5LL. scottishathletics also has an office within the Emirates Arena, 1000 London Road, Glasgow, G40 3HG.
Salary
The starting salary offered for the post will be £33,000. Annual pay awards will be made in accordance with the salary review procedures agreed by the scottishathletics Board of Directors.
Benefits
- Enhanced statutory benefits:
- Hybrid working
- Death in Service x 2
Hours of work
The person appointed will be expected to work for 37 hours per-week. Due to the nature of the post, there may be occasions where there is a requirement to work in the evening and at weekends. The organisation encourages a flexible working approach from all staff, consistent with meeting the needs of the business.
Pension
scottishathletics operates a qualifying group pension scheme for auto-enrolment purposes and will match the successful candidates’ contribution up to a maximum of 6% of salary, including the legal minimum contributions required.
Annual Leave and Public Holidays
The annual leave entitlement for this post is 25 days (pro rata), increasing to 30 days after five years’ service. In addition, the public holiday entitlement is 10.5 days (pro rata).
Travel and Subsistence
The post holder may occasionally be required to travel to meetings within Scotland and occasionally in the UK. Travel and subsistence will be reimbursed at scottishathletics’ current rates.
Probationary Period
All new members of staff will serve a six-month probationary period before their appointment is confirmed.
Notice
This post carries a three-month period to terminate employment after the satisfactory completion of the probationary period.
Top job! Head of National Engagement
- Full time
- £62,111 – £77,439
- Hybrid: Edinburgh
- Closing 29th April 2026
Overview
The Community Justice (Scotland) Act 2016 established Community Justice Scotland (CJS) as the national organisation for promoting, monitoring, and supporting improvement in the delivery of community justice in Scotland.
CJS is here for everyone who has experience of the justice system in Scotland. Victims, people who have broken the law, practitioners and professionals working within the criminal justice system, members of the Scottish Government, policy makers, and legislators but most importantly the population of Scotland who need to be assured that the system of justice is fair, safe, and effective.
CJS’ vision We all want Scotland to be a place where we can all feel safe. That is why we need a justice system than we can rely on. We will achieve that goal through constant innovation and by collaborating closely with our partners to develop new ways of supporting people who have committed a crime, their families and the various agencies that help to break the cycle of reoffending, allowing people to make a positive contribution to society.
Our People Strategy sets out our vision for the type of organisation we want to be. We know that if you like the people, enjoy the role and feel listened to and valued, you will feel fulfilled and productive in your role. We learn from each other and promote continuous improvement in what we do. You will meet great people, and you will be inspired by the work that goes on across Scotland and beyond.
Your Role: Your Strengths
You will bring a strategic, forward-thinking leadership approach and an ability to turn complex information into clear, purposeful direction. You excel at shaping long-term strategy, reframing narratives, and driving system-wide improvement through evidence-based decision making. Your strengths include building influential national partnerships, leading engagement at senior levels, and creating collaborative environments where innovation and learning can thrive.
You demonstrate sound judgement in ambiguous or high-pressure situations and provide expert advice that supports continuous improvement and strategic clarity. As a leader, you invest in developing high-performing teams, champion cross-organisational working, and ensure that collective efforts translate into meaningful and measurable outcomes for communities.
Main Duties
The successful candidate will support the leadership of the Community Justice Scotland, assisting in the management and developing and influencing the direction of Community justice around national priorities. The post holder will work collectively with other Senior Management in Community Justice Scotland
The post holder will create a national stakeholder engagement strategy that supports our aim and ambition around Community Justice outcomes. They will provide expert advice to the organisation and other strategic partnerships, which will require a high level of understanding and advice on how it should be interpreted to support continuous improvement and increase the community justice offer.
Managing a team to engage and understanding the national landscape on community justice, addressing need, identifying good practice, determining priorities for action, assisting wider understanding of the characteristics of the population, and actively disseminating the findings of a wide range of analysis conducted by the Insights and Intelligence function.
For further details, please see the recruitment pack.
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