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

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

Are you an experienced social work leader who wants to shape a sector-leading service where relationships come first?

JMT Care Services, we do things differently. We don’t just find placements—we focus on building stable, loving, and lasting relationships that give children and young adults the foundation they need to thrive. We are incredibly proud of our team’s hard work, which hasearned us Grade 6 (Excellent) Care Inspectorate ratings acrossthe board for our wellbeing, care support, and care planning.

We are looking for a dedicated and forward-thinking leader to step into the role of Head of Fostering and Young Adult Placement (YAP). If you have a deep commitment to trauma-informed practice and the energy to help us reach more families, we would love to hear from you.

The Role

As our Head of Fostering and YAP, you will join the Moore House Group Senior Management Team, acting as the main voice and advocate for our service across Scotland.

A big part of your role will be guiding our growth. We want to expand our community so we can support around 50 permanent, full-time foster families. Working closely with our marketing team, you will design welcoming, creative recruitment campaigns as well as look after the wonderful carers we already have. At the same time, you’ll ensure we stay responsive to changing local needs, keep our Care Inspectorate standards high, and act as our trusted expert for Safeguarding.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Leading with Vision:Map out our annual development plans, turning our hopes for the service into real, positive milestones.
• Growing our Community:Take the lead on finding and welcoming new foster families, while ensuring our existing carers receive the extensive training and support they deserve.
• Staying Responsive:Adapt our services creatively to meet the needs of local authorities and support national agendas such as 'The Promise'.
• Keeping Us Safe & Compliant:Oversee a supportive, thorough Foster Panel and manage our budgets appropriately.
• Supporting the Team:Inspire a close-knit staff team rooted in relationship-based care, and look after the supervision and professional development of our senior staff.

About You

We are looking for someone who is genuinely motivated, resilient, and ready to grow a vital social care service. You should be someone who thinks outside the box, loves working collaboratively, and can talk warmly and openly with prospective carers, local authorities, and our own teams.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Essential:A professional qualification in social work (BA in Social Work, DipSW, CQSW, or equivalent).
• Essential:Current registration with the SSSC.
• Essential:At least 2–5 years of management experience within social work or family placement.
• Preferred:Experience within an Independent Fostering Provider (IFP), with a track record in developing services, quality assurance, and / or carer recruitment.

Key Skills:

• Strong expertise in child and adult protection and safer-caring risk management.
• The ability to navigate change smoothly, handle pressure with grace, and keep the team focused on what matters.
• A good understanding of how to run public awareness or recruitment campaigns.
• Up-to-date knowledge of childcare theory, Care Inspectorate frameworks, and best practice.

Statutory Requirements

• Before starting, the successful candidate will need:
• Satisfactory Enhanced PVG Scheme Membership (Children and Vulnerable Adults).
• A satisfactory SSSC Register Check.
• Verifiable professional references that speak to your leadership skills.

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.