About Us
Faith in Community Dundee (FiCD) is a values-led organisation working to tackle poverty and inequality through
partnership, listening, and belief in the power of communities. We work alongside faith groups, local networks,
and people with lived experience to create real, lasting change.
The Role
We are seeking a dynamic, experienced and compassionate Director to lead FiCD into its next chapter. This is a
strategic and operational leadership role, responsible for delivering our vision across three core areas:
- Fairness
- Faith
- Financial & Food Insecurity
You’ll work closely with our Board of Trustees, Staff Team, and partners to shape and implement impactful initiatives
across Dundee.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead strategic planning and delivery across FiCD’s core areas
- Build and maintain strong partnerships
locally and nationally
- Oversee governance, finance, fundraising and operational
management
- Support and develop a committed staff team
- Secure sustainable funding and manage
reporting requirements
- Ensure the voices of those with lived experience of poverty are central to all
our work
About You
We’re looking for someone with:
- Proven track record of collaborative leadership and team development at a senior management
level.
- Passion about social justice and tackling poverty, with a commitment to the aims and key values
of Faith in Community Dundee.
- Demonstrable experience of community development, working with people from
diverse backgrounds, and comfortable with leaders of faith communities.
- Ability to build positive
relationships with a) stakeholders, including people with lived experience, local authority and faith
communities; and b) funders to creatively secure funding from multiple sources.
- Strong financial acumen,
including budget management, with excellent communication, organisational, and IT skills.
- Experience in
strategic planning, change management, and project implementation.
Inclusivity Statement
We welcome applications from all backgrounds, especially those with lived experience of poverty or from
underrepresented communities. We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of our
work.
Notes
It is essential you have the right to
work in the UK before applying to work with us. You will be asked to provide proof of your eligibility to
work and remain in the UK if you are invited to attend for an interview.
The appointment of a successful candidate will be subject to the provision of a Disclosure Scotland Level 1
Disclosure.