Top job! Chief Officer (female only)
- Full time
- £61,000 – £67,000
- On site: Glasgow
- Closing 31st May 2026
- Advertised from 11th May 2026
- Salary depending on experience. 35 hours per week.
Role
Lead Change. Transform Lives.
Elpis Trust is looking for an exceptional leader to guide our organisation into its next chapter.
We provide safe, supportive accommodation for young women aged 16–25 who are experiencing homelessness, are care leavers, or unaccompanied asylum seekers. Our work is rooted in compassion, respect, and a commitment to helping young women build independent, fulfilling futures.
This is a rare opportunity to lead a service that delivers real, lasting impact every day.
About the Role
As Chief Officer / Head of Service, you will be responsible for the overall leadership, strategic direction, and operational management of Elpis Trust.
Working closely with the Board, you will:
- Shape and deliver our strategic vision
- Ensure high-quality, person-centred services
- Lead and inspire a committed staff team
- Oversee financial sustainability and growth
- Build partnerships and represent Elpis externally
This is a hands-on leadership role combining strategy, people management, and service delivery.
About you
We are looking for a confident, values-driven leader who brings:
- Senior management experience in social care
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Experience managing budgets and organisational performance
- A commitment to supporting vulnerable young people
- The ability to lead through complexity and drive improvement
A relevant degree plus management qualification or SVQ Level 4 (or equivalent), and PVG membership are essential.
Why Join Elpis?
- Lead a respected organisation making a meaningful difference
- Work with a passionate and dedicated team
- Influence strategy and shape future services
- Be part of a values-led, person-centred organisation
- Work with a very active and committed Board
If you are ready to lead with purpose and make a lasting impact, we would love to hear from you.
Application notes
If you are interested in applying or have any questions, please email Greg Gallagher (Chair, Elpis Trust) on greggallagher@blueyonder.co.uk or phone 07540-017314.
Closing date for applications: 31st May 2026
Note: Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 applies in relation to occupational requirement for this role.
Scottish Charity SC017103
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A long-established Scottish charity East Park provides high-quality education, residential care, and transition support for children and young people with complex additional support needs, helping them achieve their full potential in learning, wellbeing, and life beyond East Park.
With over 150 years of heritage and a strong reputation for compassionate, child- and person-centred practice, East Park is independently regulated by Education Scotland and the Care Inspectorate, consistently demonstrating high standards of care, leadership, and impact.
Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the Chief Executive will provide strategic and operational leadership across all services, ensuring consistently high standards. Working in close partnership with the Board, you will drive the organisation’s strategic development and long-term sustainability.
This is a highly visible role that combines strategic clarity with strong operational oversight. Collaborating closely with trustees, staff, families, commissioners, regulators, donors, and partners, you will further strengthen East Park’s services, culture, reputation, and long-term impact.
Our new Chief Executive will be an ambitious, values-driven senior leader with a strong track record in delivering person-centred services. You will bring excellent communication skills and the ability to represent East Park effectively to a diverse range of stakeholders, acting as a visible and trusted ambassador.
This is a rare opportunity to lead a distinctive, mission-driven organisation with a proud history, a strong sense of purpose, and genuine scope to shape its future.
If you are motivated by impact and purpose-led leadership, this role offers real influence and meaning.
Top job! Chief Executive Officer
- Part time
- £55,000 – £60,000 pro-rata
- Hybrid: Dumbarton
- Closing 8th June 2026
We are looking for a new Chief Executive Officer who will bring fresh thinking, energy and strong leadership to support Lomond and Argyll Advocacy Service (LAAS) as we continue to develop and build on what we already do well.
The Chief Executive Officer will provide clear, visible and inspiring leadership to Lomond and Argyll Advocacy Services (LAAS). Working closely with the Board, leadership team and other colleagues to deliver our vision of ensuring that people’s voices are heard and their rights are protected. The CEO will be responsible for the overall management and strategic direction of LAAS. They will ensure the effective use of resources (financial and human) and compliance with legal, contractual and regulatory requirements.
The role
The role is pivotal to the development, growth and sustainability of LAAS along with ensuring the quality of the advocacy delivered . The post requires someone with strategic and operational skills, who is driven by their values and who places high quality independent advocacy services, alongside the wellbeing of their team
at the centre of their thinking and approach.
The CEO will ensure that effective and robust systems are in place to enable LAAS to deliver a high quality independent advocacy service and demonstrate the impact of this on the lives of the people we support. They will secure and manage funding from advocacy commissioners and grant making trusts to ensure the independence and sustainability of the advocacy we deliver.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide clear and effective leadership that motivates staff to deliver a high quality, independent advocacy service that ensures that people’s voices are heard and their rights protectedBuild and maintain a positive workplace environment and culture that fosters team working, accountability, innovation and continuous improvement
- Develop the leadership and wider team in a way that ensures LAAS has the right capacity, capability and succession planning in place to continue delivering a high quality service
- Support, guide and supervise the Operational Manager who leads a team of paid and volunteer advocates to provide high quality advocacy across Argyll and Bute and West Dunbartonshire.
- Ensure there are meaningful opportunities for people with lived experience to be involved in the development and governance of LAAS Strategic Planning
- Work with the Board of Trustees to develop a strategic plan that reflects LAAS’s vision and values and the needs of communities across Argyll and Bute and West Dunbartonshire
- Ensure that effective planning frameworks are in place to support long term sustainability
- Keep abreast of changes in policy and legislation, provide recommendations for action and lead change through sound operational processes Financial Management and Resources
- Work alongside the Business Manager and Treasurer to ensure LAAS’s financial strength and sustainability with robust financial planning, control and monitoring processes
- Negotiate and manage contracts with NHS and local authority advocacy commissioners for the delivery of independent advocacy.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory financial requirements and maintain the highest standard of probity and accountability
- Ensure that effective systems and processes are in place to monitor activity and measure the impact of the advocacy provided.
- Ensure that LAAS are engaged in discussions at a local or national level to review or develop independent advocacy quality standards
- Managing Risks, change and improvement
- Maintain and review risk management systems
- Lead the organisation through periods of change, ensuring colleagues are engaged and supported
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring that effective use is made of the learning from feedback, training, performance results and reflective practice
- Act as LAAS’s main spokesperson, representing the organisation with credibility and integrity
- Influence policy and practice at a local and national level
About Cranhill Development Trust
Cranhill Development Trust (CDT) is a community-led organisation working to improve the quality of life for people living in Cranhill and the surrounding areas. CDT delivers a wide range of services and initiatives focused on tackling poverty, reducing inequalities, and creating opportunities for local people. Through community food, learning and employability, health and wellbeing, and community development programmes, CDT supports individuals and families to build skills, improve resilience, and achieve positive outcomes.
Primary Purpose of the Job:
Operating within Cranhill Development Trust, the Community Learning Manager will lead and develop the organisation’s community learning provision. The role includes direct delivery of the digital inclusion project and oversight of ESOL classes, accredited training, life skills programmes, and employability support.
The postholder will line manage the Employability Worker and Learning Worker, oversee volunteers, and ensure high-quality learning experiences that help participants build skills, confidence, and progress towards positive destinations.
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the role ensures programmes are well-coordinated, responsive to community need, and contribute to improved outcomes in employability, digital inclusion, health, and wellbeing.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Digital Inclusion (Direct Delivery) – Delivery of the digital inclusion project through one to one support and group sessions.
- Training and Learning Programmes – Oversee the deliver of ESOL classes, short accredited courses (e.g. First Aid, Food Hygiene), and life skills courses.
- Work with referral partners, including the Job Centre, to promote opportunities
- Oversee and support volunteers across CDT projects, ensuring positive experiences and skill development
Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting – Maintain accurate programme data using Upshot, monitor participation and outcomes, and produce regular reports to support impact measurement and organisational planning. Contribute to team processes, including meetings and periodic reporting to senior management and the Board.
This job description outlines the main responsibilities of the role and is not exhaustive.
Person Specification:
Essential
- Experience in community learning, employability, adult education, or social enterprise management
- Experience of managing staff and volunteers, including recruitment, training, and performance management
- Experience of planning, coordinating, and delivering community-based learning programmes
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple programmes and priorities
- Experience of monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on outcomes and impact
- Willingness to undertake relevant training and professional development
Desirable
- Experience in digital inclusion or digital skills delivery, including one-to-one support and workshops
- Knowledge of ESOL delivery, accredited short courses, or vocational learning opportunities and delivery
- Experience of partnership working with external organisations, training providers, or referral partners
- Understanding of safeguarding, equality, and inclusion in community learning
Benefits Include:
- Generous holiday allowance starting at 36 days including bank holidays and increasing after each year of service for 10 years to a maximum of 46 days holiday.
- Access to Bupa Employee mental health and wellbeing support
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Flexitime
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Lead a trusted local charity supporting families when they need it most.
Home-Start Perth and Kinross is seeking an inspiring and values-led Chief Executive to lead our charity into its next chapter.
For over 40 years, we have supported families across Perth and Kinross through compassionate, practical and non-judgemental support. Working alongside trained volunteers and skilled staff, we help parents with young children build confidence, resilience and stronger family relationships — because childhood can’t wait.
We are now looking for an experienced and collaborative leader who can provide strategic direction, strengthen our organisation and build on our reputation as a trusted community partner.
Based in Perth, this is an exciting opportunity to lead a respected local charity that makes a genuine difference to families with children under five. You will work closely with our Board of Trustees, staff team, volunteers, partners and funders to ensure Home-Start Perth and Kinross continues to deliver safe, high-quality and family-centred support across the region.
About the role
As Chief Executive, you will provide both strategic and operational leadership across the organisation. You will guide the charity through a period of positive development and improvement, helping to strengthen systems, support the team, enhance partnerships and secure long-term sustainability.
You will:
- Provide inspirational leadership to staff and volunteers
- Work closely with the Board of Trustees to deliver strategy and strong governance
- Ensure excellent safeguarding and high-quality support for families
- Build strong relationships with funders, partners and stakeholders
- Oversee finance, fundraising, operations and organisational performance
- Champion the charity across Perth and Kinross and within the wider Home-Start network
This role requires a leader who combines strategic thinking with warmth, emotional intelligence and a hands-on approach.
About you
We are looking for someone who brings:
- Senior leadership or management experience within the charity, public, community, family support, health, education or social care sectors
- Experience of leading teams through change and improvement
- Strong understanding of safeguarding, governance and accountability
- Financial and organisational management experience
- The ability to build trusted relationships with funders, partners and stakeholders
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- A collaborative, calm and values-driven leadership style
- A genuine commitment to supporting children, parents and families
Experience in family support, volunteer-led services or the Scottish voluntary sector would be an advantage.
Why join Home-Start Perth and Kinross?
Home-Start Perth and Kinross is a small, dedicated and welcoming organisation with deep roots in the local community. Our trained volunteers provide practical and emotional support to families in their homes and communities, helping parents navigate challenges including isolation, mental health pressures, financial difficulties and parenting stress.
We believe in the power of relationships, kindness and early intervention to change children’s lives for the better.
This is an opportunity to:
- Lead a respected and impactful local charity
- Work with an experienced and committed team
- Support and develop an incredible network of volunteers
- Shape the future of family support across Perth and Kinross
- Make a lasting difference to children and families in your community
Location
Perth, with travel across Perth and Kinross, and Dundee, as required.
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