Top job! Chief Executive Officer
- Full time
- £70,000
- Hybrid: Glasgow - Expectation of presence in office at least 2 days a week
- Closing 28th June 2026
- Advertised from 28th May 2026
- 35 hours per week
Role
Job Purpose & Context
As JustRight Scotland continues to mature as a nationally significant human rights organisation, the CEO will lead the next phase of development—delivering our current Paving Routes to Justice strategy and preparing for our next beyond 2029, strengthening organisational sustainability, establishing a more visible and impactful policy presence, and scaling impact.
The CEO of JustRight Scotland is the organisation’s strategic lead, with oversight of our four centres of legal excellence and our policy, communications and participation work. The CEO is responsible for leading implementation of the organisational strategy to deliver JustRight Scotland’s mission to use the law to defend and extend people’s rights in Scotland. Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the CEO is the accountable officer for the charity, responsible for strategic planning and financial sustainability. The CEO is the primary link between the organisation’s committed staff team and the Board.
The CEO is an ambassador for JustRight Scotland. As a strategic leader in the Human Rights sector, the CEO will represent JustRight Scotland at senior levels across civil society and government. They will build and sustain strategic relationships to influence policy and systems change, and to build the profile and reputation of the organisation in Scotland, the UK and internationally.
JustRight Scotland operates in a dual structure of SCIO and LLP, which requires collaborative governance between senior leaders to ensure alignment across these structures. The organisation operates a distributed leadership model in which the Senior Executive Team, comprising the CEO, the Chief Operating Officer and the two Legal Directors (who are also the LLP Partners), share authority and responsibility for senior leadership of the organisation. This is intended to ensure wellbeing, innovation and adaptive capacity at leadership level, aligned with shared values and strategy. The CEO will therefore work closely with the Legal Directors, building on their significant expertise, ensuring a clear and consistent organisational voice.
This is a unique opportunity to lead one of Scotland’s most influential human rights organisations at a pivotal stage in its journey. We are seeking an inspiring, strategic and values-driven leader who can build on JustRight Scotland’s strong foundations and help shape the future of rights-based change.
Application notes
Apply via: awsexecutive.com/micrositeceojustrightscotland
Any queries to justrightscotland@awsexecutive.com
Closing Date: Sunday 28th June 2026 at midnight.
Interview Date: Week commencing 13th July 2026. Exact date TBC.
Victim Support Scotland – Empowering People Affected by Crime
Who We Are
Victim Support Scotland (VSS) provides support and information to people affected by crime and campaigns for victim and witness rights. Regardless of whether a crime has been reported, or when it happened, our services are free, confidential, and tailored to individuals’ needs.
Our vision is that people affected by crime – victims, witnesses, and their families – are treated with dignity and respect and are at the heart of the justice in Scotland. We put victims and witnesses at the heart of everything we do so they are heard, have improved health and well-being, feel safer, more secure, and informed and that we are an effective organisation, that makes a lasting difference. Our mission at Victim Support Scotland is to ensure that those affected by crime receive high quality support that will help them recover from their experiences. We aim to do this by adhering to our own organisational values: Organisational Values
- Victims Are at the Heart of Everything We Do
- We Care
- We Work with Intent
- We Are Ambitious
- We Persevere
Everything we do is driven by our dedication to supporting and empowering victims and witnesses, so they have improved health and well-being, feel safer, more secure, and informed. We are an effective organisation that makes a lasting difference to the people we support, and these values are reflected in the behaviours expected of all staff and volunteers.
VSS is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all of our service users and has a thorough and rigorous recruitment and selection process including PVG scheme checks in place to ensure this commitment is met.
What is the role?
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Emergency Assistance Fund Administrator. Working week will be between the following days and hours:
- Monday - Friday between 9am - 5pm
Salary band: £24,479 - £31,239. Salary on appointment will normally be at the lower salary point, with progression subject to review - in line with VSS progression arrangements. A higher salary placing will only be considered in exceptional circumstances subject to experience demonstrated.
Primary location: Broadside, 2 Powderhall Road, Edinburgh, EH7 4GB. You will be expected to cover throughout
You will be reporting directly to the Office Manager within the Finance & Estates Team and you will be responsible for providing essential administrative and operational support to ensure the smooth running of the Emergency Assistance Fund. The role will focus on supporting the EAF Coordinator and Locality Managers to ensure the timely purchase and delivery of items and services to applicants. You will support the full process and administration of the fund and undertake any other general office and administrative duties required.
You will bring relevant experience from a similar role, alongside a strong commitment to your own professional development. You will take the lead on procurement for the Emergency Assistance Fund, including ordering items and coordinating delivery and installation where required. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate records, ensuring timely credit card returns, monitoring stock levels, and arranging replenishment as needed. You will also support the creation and ongoing development of processes, procedures, and documentation for the Fund. Within your areas of responsibility, you will ensure compliance with all relevant policies, including GDPR, and that all transactions and communications are accurately logged for audit and reporting purposes.
In addition, you will provide facilities management support, including delivering all aspects of reception facilities, answering incoming calls and coordinating room bookings and catering for meetings and events as required.
If you are looking for a role with a purpose, where you can really make a difference, we want to hear from you!
What we offer
Holiday
When you work for Victim Support Scotland, your wellbeing is important to us. We offer an enhanced annual leave package of 39 days (pro-rata) holiday. 42 days (pro-rata) from Grade 6 and above.
Pension
Save for the further and join the Standard Life Pension. Your future self will thank you. Our generous employer contribution will help you plan for the future.
Support
Sometimes we all need support and a listening ear. Our free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme can support your mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing. We also offer enhanced maternity and paternity pay and access to a credit union.
Discounts
You will have access to our free health cash plan which includes cover for you and your family across a range of benefits, which include, dental cover, access to a virtual GP, counselling, legal support and discounts on gym memberships, cinema tickets, retail and much more.
Flexibility and development
We are proud of our flexible and inclusive work policies, which help you balance work and life. Supporting employee development is important to us, we offer comprehensive learning and development opportunities.
Top job! Chief Executive Officer
- Full time
- £72,000 – £82,000
- Hybrid: Giffnock, Glasgow
- Closing 7th June 2026
Cosgrove Care is a leading Scottish charity supporting children, adults and older adults with learning disabilities, autism and additional needs to live full, independent lives as equal members of society. Founded over 60 years ago by parents determined to secure a better future for their children, Cosgrove has grown into a vibrant, values-led organisation supporting more than 250 people and their families across West Central Scotland.
The organisation’s work is underpinned by a belief in equality, inclusion and opportunity. Guided by its core values - Respect, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence - Cosgrove delivers person-centred services that empower individuals to thrive and achieve their potential.
The Role
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will provide strategic leadership, operational oversight and inspirational direction across Cosgrove Care. The CEO will ensure that the organisation continues to deliver high-quality, person-led care and support, while developing new services and income streams to secure long-term sustainability.
This pivotal role carries responsibility for driving innovation, strengthening partnerships, and representing Cosgrove’s mission and values at both local and national levels. Working closely with a dedicated Corporate Management Team and an engaged Board, the CEO will lead the delivery of Cosgrove’s strategic plan — enhancing its impact, financial resilience and influence within the wider social care sector.
Key priorities will include:
• Providing visionary leadership that inspires staff, volunteers and stakeholders to uphold Cosgrove’s mission and values.
• Ensuring excellence in governance, compliance and service delivery across all operations.
• Leading the organisation’s income generation and diversification strategy to secure sustainable growth.
• Building strong and collaborative relationships with partners, funders, policymakers and the wider community.
• Championing the rights and wellbeing of people with learning disabilities, autism and additional needs.
The role combines strategic vision with hands-on leadership and is ideally suited to a values-driven executive or senior leader seeking to make a lasting impact in Scottish social care.
The Person
Cosgrove Care is seeking an exceptional leader with a deep commitment to equality, inclusion and person-centred practice. The successful candidate will bring:
• A proven track record of leadership within a complex, values-based organisation in the third, public or private sector.
• Experience developing and implementing strategic plans and driving organisational growth.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen, with demonstrable success in income generation and business development.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to build meaningful partnerships and advocate effectively at senior levels.
• A collaborative and compassionate leadership style that empowers teams and fosters high performance.
Experience within social care, health or related sectors, alongside a strong understanding of the policy landscape in Scotland, would be advantageous.
The Opportunity
This appointment offers an outstanding opportunity to lead a respected and ambitious charity with a proud history and a clear vision for the future. The CEO will play a central role in shaping the next chapter of Cosgrove Care’s development - driving innovation, ensuring sustainability, and championing equality for people with additional needs across Scotland.
For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Laura Syme, HR Manager on 0141 620 2500.
Recovery Scotland is a small but mighty charity covering the Forth Valley and North Lanarkshire Regions of Scotland supporting communities affected by substance use, gambling and related mental health problems.
Having come through a challenging period in the last eighteen months, we are seeking a Chief Executive Officer to build on our successful heritage, and to set and lead the strategy of our next phase of growth and development.
At Recovery Scotland, we believe that recovery from drug, alcohol and gambling related issues is possible for all, and that with the right support, everyone can reach their full potential. We provide trauma informed, solution focussed and person-centred support. We offer a range of activities and services including our local peer-led recovery communities, physical and mental health wellbeing initiatives, education and employability programmes and more.
We are proud that 90 per cent of our staff and recovery volunteers come from a lived experience background. That is, they know what it was like to live with addiction. Applications are encouraged from those with lived experience, but it is not essential.
At Recovery Scotland we have a vision to make recovery a reality for all people affected by drug, alcohol and gambling related issues and associated mental health problems. Where stigma is no longer an issue and everyone is supported to reach their full potential.
We directly support and provide:
- Recovery Support
- Mental Health Support
- Education & Employability Support
- Justice and Psychological Services
- Assertive Recovery Outreach Services
As CEO, you will secure funding for the development and direction of services. You will develop and maintain strong networks within both funding sources and the wider sector. Maintaining meaningful connections with community members will be vital to ensuring the charity remains responsive and relevant to those it serves.
Reporting to the Board of Trustees through regular Board Meetings and fulfilling the role of Secretary of the Board, the CEO will provide strategic leadership and operational management for the charity, working closely with the Board to deliver our mission and ensure Recovery Scotland's sustainability and growth. You will lead a team of around 30 staff and volunteers, managing an annual budget of approximately £800k. Working with Accountants and Bookkeeper to prepare Monthly Management Accounts and providing annual Statutory Accounts and budget Forecasts.
As the visible leader of the organisation, you will inspire and motivate the team through your presence and engagement. You will be responsible for building strong team relationships, providing hands-on support when required, and will demonstrate the charity's values in everything you do. By leading from the front and showing the commitment and passion that drives Recovery Scotland forward, you will create a culture where everyone is motivated to deliver their best work.
Key Objectives of the CEO role:
- Provide strategic vision and leadership further developing and embedding the organisations strategy.
- Ensure that Recovery Scotland aligns with the Scottish Government’s strategic Plan ‘Preventing Harm, Promoting Recovery’ to reduce substance related harms including reducing deaths.
- Demonstrate financial acumen, budgetary management control, forecasting and fiscal control/balancing.
- Actively support Recovery Scotland in its drive to be an inclusive and safe environment that enables its attendees and staff to thrive and succeed.
- Provide Senior Leadership in identifying and maintaining funding and an interface at appropriate levels with our key Stakeholders and ADP’s.
- Ensure that the charitable purposes of the organisation are followed, that we adhere to the requirements and regulations of the Scottish Charity Regulator, and that Recovery Scotland delivers the benefit that our service users and key stakeholders require and deserve.
- Take overall responsibility for Recovery Scotland management, administration and fiscal responsibilities within the governance and accountability frameworks established by the Board of Trustees.
- Building and nurturing relationships with key funders, partners, and supporters will be essential to the role, securing funding and driving the organisation forward, ensuring it is sustainable and able to grow.
Working Conditions
Recovery Scotland is an equal opportunities employer.
Based in our Falkirk office, the post is 35 hours a week, normally 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday. The post holder will be expected to make regular visits to our North Lanarkshire location and visits to our outreach café’s and activities. There is potential for occasional home working.
33 Days Annual Leave + 6 Days Public Holidays.
We operate hybrid working with the opportunity to work from home some of the time. While there is flexibility, this role is primarily office-based, so we are looking for someone who enjoys working in a collaborative office environment and being part of a team. The role will also require regular travel between our office locations.
About the role
Our Administrators play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the organisation. This varied role includes responsibilities across service delivery, office and financial administration, and wider operational support. Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, our administrators help create a collaborative and responsive working environment, maintaining high standards of service and administration.
About you
This role would suit someone who enjoys a varied, generalist role and thrives in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment. You will bring broad administrative experience across charity, legal or professional services, or operational support functions, and you will have a strong understanding of how organisations run effectively.
You enjoy variety and are happiest in a role where no two days are the same. You are comfortable supporting a wide range of activities and working across teams and functions. You take pride in your work and approach all tasks with the same level of professionalism and care, regardless of size or complexity.
You are resilient, collaborative, and eager to learn, with strong attention to detail and a continuous improvement mindset. You are organised and help ensure processes are followed consistently and effectively.
About Clan Childlaw
Clan wants a Scotland where all children and young people’s rights are respected, protected, and fulfilled. For that to happen, Scotland has to be a place where all children and young people can stand up for their rights. That means children and young people need:
·Lawyers that are experts in working with children
·People around them who can enable them to use their rights and amplify their voices
·To be respected as rights-holders, who are entitled to hold duty-bearers to account if their rights are not fulfilled.
What We Do
To find out more about what we do you can visit our website:About Clan Childlaw - Clan Childlaw
Our Values
Our values are the principles we uphold in all our work, no matter what. They are the foundation of our workplace culture. Everyone who works at Clan shows our values in all they do and say.
We are supportive:We listen and respond, we provide encouragement and emotional help to children and young people, to others who support young people, and to each other.
We are bold:We are confident and courageous in amplifying the voices of children and young people. We are prepared to take risks when we need to, to defend children and young people’s rights.
We are dynamic:We are always active, always progressing. We are positive, full of energy and new ideas. We ask for change where it is needed.
"I love my job at Clan. It's busy and varied and no two days are ever the same. We have a great team here and everyone is really supportive." -A member of the Clan Childlaw team
What we can offer you
Clan Childlaw’s mission is very important to us, but our people are important too. We recognise the importance of a good work-life balance and a friendly supportive work environment. We offer:
- 33 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) increasing to 35 after 2 years’ service
- Auto-enrolment into our pension scheme after 3 months service
- Flexibility around your working day, with the opportunity to work your hours between 7am and 7pm and, the option to work from home for part of the working week. Flexibility arrangements will vary depending on the role and business needs, with some positions requiring closer alignment to core working hours to support service delivery.
- Access to our employee counselling service.
Learning and development is important to us and our team. We hope it’s important to you too. You will be encouraged to engage in learning and continued professional development.
"I have never worked in such a lovely organisation before! I feel valued, seen and heard as an individual here."- A member of the Clan Childlaw team
"I love my job at Clan. It's busy and varied and no two days are ever the same. We have a great team here and everyone is really supportive." -A member of the Clan Childlaw team
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