The Director of Operations for Edinburgh International Book Festival [EIBF] sits at the intersection of programme delivery, organisational management and operational leadership. The role combines events delivery with charity-wide management. This ensures that EIBF runs smoothly, festivals and events happen effectively, and all activity aligns with our charitable objectives and purpose.

The Director of Operations will lead all operational and logistical aspects of the annual Book Festival and year-round programmes. They will ensure effective governance, efficient systems, safe and compliant event delivery, and ensure resources are allocated appropriately to support the charity’s mission to promote engagement with, and enjoyment of, books, writing and ideas. They will manage relationships and contracts with site and production teams, and a range of other key stakeholders and partners. They will own and actively manage policy and systems management in the organisation, including oversight of digital infrastructure, as well as lead the HR function in a busy organisation.

As Head of Service for Learning Disabilities, you will provide strategic leadership across specialist services that support individuals with learning disabilities to live well, safely and with dignity.

This senior role is an opportunity to shape the direction, quality and development of services across the region, while ensuring they continue to reflect the Christian ethos and values of CrossReach. The post can be based at Charis House in Edinburgh or Willow House in Glasgow, with regional travel required. A car allowance is included.

Working closely with the Director of Adult Care and key Business Partners, you will lead the development and delivery of strategic plans, support effective service management and help drive continuous improvement. You will oversee budgets, contribute to policy development, ensure compliance with organisational and legislative standards, and support services to meet regulatory expectations.

You will provide leadership, supervision and support to Service Managers, helping them achieve targets, maintain high standards and identify opportunities for service growth and improvement. Regular engagement with services, inspection units, stakeholders and external partners will be central to the role, ensuring quality, accountability and positive outcomes for the people we support.

As a member of the Senior Management Team, you will contribute to CrossReach’s wider strategic objectives, promote our mission and help identify sustainable opportunities to develop and strengthen services.

We are seeking an experienced individual to lead this exciting area of work. The ideal candidate will hold a recognised qualification in nursing, social work, or a related field, along with membership of the PVG Scheme.

Edinburgh World Heritage is seeking an enthusiastic, insightful, and forward-thinking individual to become our new Head of Advocacy and Communications. EWH is an independent charitable company tasked with managing and advocating the Old & New Towns of Edinburgh World Heritage. The Head of Advocacy and Communications will be responsible for the way we communicate the work and values of our organisation, and the importance of Edinburgh as a World Heritage Site. Maximising the impact of our reputation, profile and engagement and articulating the social, economic and environment values that inscription brings to the city are key objectives of the role.