Top job! Director of Tribunal Delivery
- Full time
- £81,363 – £89,360
- Hybrid: Expectation to attend Thistle House Office 2 days per week
- Closing 22nd April 2026
- Advertised from 9th April 2026
- 35 hours per week. Permanent
Role
Why apply for this role?
This is a unique opportunity to lead Children’s Hearings Scotland tribunal delivery, enabling CHS tribunal panel members to make decisions that support 10,000 infants, children and young people across Scotland every year. Ensuring that the young person is at the heart of every decision taken – because every decision, no matter how big or small, has an impact.
You will help deliver excellence within Children’s Hearings Scotland and to effect real change across the largest Tribunal in Scotland.
You will lead and inspire multi disciplinary teams, enabling them to provide high quality, effective and continually improving support to our tribunal Panel Members and Panel Practice Advisers to realise our aim to be a “forward looking and evolving children’s hearings system, working as a community to ensure infants, children and young people are cared for, protected and their views are heard, respected and valued”.
Impact - CHS is undergoing an exciting period of reform designed to make a step change in improving the outcomes for infants, children and young people who need us most. You will play a pivotal leadership role, working internally across CHS volunteer and staff teams and with national external partners to lead and influence implementation of legislative and non legislative reforms, supporting our mission to uphold and protect children’s rights and deliver the Promise by 2030.
If you are an inspiring leader, passionate about children’s rights and making a real impact, this role offers the platform to do just that.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the National Convener/CEO you will contribute to a respected, sustainable and outcomes focused Children’s Hearings System.
As a member of the Children’s Hearings Scotland Senior Leadership Team, you will contribute to the effective strategic and operational leadership of Children’s Hearings as we enter an exciting period of reform.
You will provide strategic and accountable leadership, management and support to our nine regional Tribunal Delivery teams across Scotland and our central Resource Allocation Team, ensuring high quality, effective and continually improving support and wellbeing to our tribunal community to enable the effective delivery of the National Conveners statutory duties around the provision of Children’s Hearings across Scotland.
You will have a critical role in ensuring that relationships with key stakeholders at a national level are developed and maintained and that excellent relationships are established that enable successful delivery of CHS’ commitments to meeting The Promise by 2030. This will specifically include key stakeholders in Scottish Government, Local Authorities and The Scottish Children’s Reporters Administration (SCRA) and require close collaboration with the CHS Chief Executive.
About You
You will be courageous and ambitious, a strategic and visionary thinker who is able to bring people together across the organisation. Above all you will be inspired by the work of CHS in improving the outcomes for infants, children and young people.
You will be able to lead from the front; You will be able to build collaborative relationships quickly; and you will be relentless in your pursuit of making a difference as part of the Senior Leadership Team. You will be a role model to the organisation, demonstrating through actions, decisions and behaviours the values of CHS. Critical to this will be listening to and valuing the voice of children and young people, and the expertise of our volunteers.
You are outcome focussed, with a proven track record of leading high performing teams and consistent high quality delivery across multiple regions or teams. You have proven experience of leading change in complex stakeholder contexts; with the ability to communicate, engage and motivate diverse teams including volunteers.
You are an excellent communicator, building links and networks with internal and external stakeholders, effectively initiating dialogue across and between organisations recognising that we have a shared responsibility to provide the best experience for infants, children and young people, our volunteers and colleagues and wider stakeholders.
Life at CHS
As an organisation that works within the children’s hearings system, we are passionate about making a positive contribution to improving outcomes for Scotland’s infants, children and young people. Our values are at the very heart of what we do every day. By working with us, you’ll be joining a diverse community of colleagues and volunteers. At CHS we are proud to celebrate difference. We all have different skills, experience and backgrounds and we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture where you can be yourself. We offer an excellent benefits package, from health and wellness to finances and family. including: generous annual leave, flexible working and other leave policies, fantastic pension, Employee Assistance Programme, development opportunities and wider employee wellbeing initiatives.
You can read more about our core values as well as view an introductory video to our organisation. We also offer a generous benefits package from hybrid working, flexi hours and a fantastic pension scheme - you can check out our full benefits summary
Application notes
How do I apply?
For more details and to apply, please download the application pack from the CHS website which includes a full job description, a person specification and the link to application.
Please note that CVs are not accepted. While you may choose to use tools such as Artificial Intelligence to assist with your application, it’s essential that all content reflects your own experiences and is factually accurate. Any material that misrepresents your background—whether copied from others or generated by AI—may lead to your application being withdrawn. Internal candidates could also face disciplinary procedures if such misrepresentation is identified. For an informal and confidential discussion on the role or about any adjustments you might need, please email jobs@CHS.gov.scot.
Closing Date: 11:59 PM, Wednesday 22 April 2026 After the closing date this role profile won’t be available on our website, so please save a copy when you apply.
It is anticipated that interviews will be held on Tuesday 5th May and Thursday 7th May 2026.
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Top job! Director of Membership and Communications
- Full time
- £85,000 – £90,000
- Hybrid: Edinburgh
- Closing 20th April 2026
The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) is one of the world’s oldest and most respected surgical institutions. With a heritage spanning more than five centuries and a vibrant global community of over 34,000 members across 110+ countries, the College continues to lead the way in surgical education, professional standards, and patient safety.
With membership growing, new governance in place, and an ambitious 2026–2030 strategy underway, the College is seeking to recruit a senior and strategically pivotal Director of Membership and Communications.
In this role, you will lead a multidisciplinary directorate covering communications, membership services, digital engagement, and outreach, ensuring all activity is cohesive, purpose-driven, and fully aligned with the College’s strategic priorities. You will shape and deliver integrated communications and membership strategies that advance the College’s objectives, drive membership growth, and strengthen engagement through a compelling, contemporary membership proposition. By translating strategic intent into actionable plans and driving their delivery, you will make a lasting contribution to the professional development of surgeons and dental surgeons worldwide, ultimately supporting improvements in global surgical care and patient safety.
We are looking for an accomplished and visionary senior leader with significant experience in communications and/or membership within a complex, multi-stakeholder environment. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of leading high-performing teams, delivering integrated, insight-driven strategies, and navigating complex governance and organisational structures. Strong strategic capability, excellent communication and influencing skills, and the ability to embed a culture of performance, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement are essential. The role also requires strong digital and analytical capability, commercial acumen, and the confidence to engage effectively with Executive, Trustee, and Council-level stakeholders, positioning the College as a modern, inclusive, and globally relevant institution.
This is a unique opportunity to join a forward-thinking, globally engaged organisation committed to excellence, innovation, and inclusivity. You will have the ability to shape strategic direction, strengthen key operational areas, and enhance services and engagement for members, leaving a lasting impact on the College and the global surgical profession.
RCSEd supports hybrid working, offering flexibility while maintaining connection with the team. The successful candidate will be expected to work from the Edinburgh office at least two days per week and will occasionally travel within the UK and internationally to support College initiatives and engagement activities
Fundraising Manager (Trusts, Foundations and Tenders)
- Full time
- £36,050 – £41,200
- On site: Any Change Mental Health base in Scotland
- Closing 12th April 2026
Change Mental Health is a leading national mental health charity providing unique support to people with severe and enduring mental ill health. With over 50 years’ experience across Scotland, we believe people affected by poor mental health and illness deserve the highest quality of support in the community and that every person has the right to be valued and to share in the opportunities, challenges, and joys of everyday life.
In this role, you will lead Change Mental Health’s trust fundraising activities to sustain current services and generate new income for the organisation. You will develop fundraising strategies and lead on developing and writing bids to Trusts and Foundations. You will work closely with the Head of Fundraising and Director of Development, as well as other colleagues, to ensure that we maximise opportunities to identify funds for our existing and new local and national services. You will project manage and lead our tenders for services and contribute to ensuring the organisation remains tender ready.
You will oversee the quality and integrity of our fundraising to ensure we meet the highest standards, protecting the brand and reputation of Change Mental Health.
Essential Criteria:
Fundraising Experience: You will have a proven track record in trust fundraising but also an interest in other areas of fundraising. You’ll be keen to be part of the wider team’s activities, supporting the writing of corporate proposals or getting involved in individual giving or community fundraising.
Excited by growth: You will be ambitious and proactive and relish the opportunity to support the charity to achieve its ambitious goals.
Strategic: You will enjoy thinking strategically to map out the needs of the charity and the ways in which this can be aligned with opportunities for financial support from funders
Relationship Management: You’ll have a proven track record of developing positive relationships with staff at all levels, as well as partner and funder organisations. This will include developing detailed funding propositions in collaboration with project staff. You will thrive working with funders and partners on a day -to-day basis, be a self-starter and have high standards for yourself and others.
Creative and Innovative:You will have a creative approach, with an ability to write interesting and engaging proposals.
Passionate about writing:You’ll enjoy the writing about the work we do and showcasing this to potential funders in a way that engages them effectively. You’ll have excellent written and spoken communication skills, and confidence writing for different audiences/contexts.
You will need to have experience of:
- Responding to funding opportunities and developing attractive funder-focussed proposals
- Producing impact and evaluation reports for funders
- Multi-tasking and managing multiple complex and multi-faceted projects.
- Building pipelines and cases for support in response to organisational needs.
- Developing and reporting on complex budgets
- Solid IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and databases.
- Sound understanding of relevant fundraising regulations and GDPR.
Desirable Criteria:
- Experience of managing staff and/or volunteers
- Experience of successful fundraising or relationship management outside of Trusts and Grants
- Experience in engaging with emerging technology and fundraising platforms
General Duties
- Act in accordance with Data Protection legislation. Ensure all records, personal, staff and client data are managed in line with Data Management and Information Governance policies.
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements such as provisions set out in the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
- As with all employees, workers and volunteers; to encourage people to join Change Mental Health as a supporter, donor or activist.
- To act in accordance with the charity’s Health & Safety and Safeguarding policies and to notify your line manager promptly if there are any concerns.
- To participate in regular supervision and appraisal and undertake any relevant training as appropriate to the role.
- To work in accordance with the charity’s national policies and local operating procedures and those of external regulators or professional bodies
This job profile and list of duties is not exhaustive and serves only to highlight the main requirements. The line manager may stipulate other reasonable requirements and projects commensurate with the general profile and grade of the post.
Benefits:
- 24/7 access to an award-winning Employee Assistance Programme providing free legal, financial, and medical advice as well as support with life’s challenges.
- A 35-hour working week, enhanced sick pay & season ticket loan.
- A great work life balance with flexible and blended working environment.
- Blue Light Discount Card
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Enhanced sick pay and leave entitlements.
- Generous 37 days’ holiday
- Paid Mental Wellbeing Days
- Professional development including funded opportunities.
Top job! Chief Executive Officer
- Full time or Part time
- £55,000 – £60,000
- On site: Edinburgh
- Closing 20th April 2026
Established in 1978, Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre (ERCC) provides a support, information and advocacy service to all survivors aged 12 and over in Edinburgh, East Lothian and Midlothian who have experienced recent and / or historic sexual violence, including rape, sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse and commercial sexual exploitation. We also work in schools and with young people across Edinburgh and the Lothians, and strategically with multi-agency partners, towards preventing sexual violence.
This new phase of ERCC’s work needs a new and passionate leader leading this new period of survivor-led, values-driven work
As we enter this new phase of ERCC’s work, we are seeking a principled and experienced Chief Executive Officer to lead ERCC’s skilled and dynamic team and work collaboratively with our Board of Directors to deliver the organisation’s strategic plan and objectives. This next chapter requires a passionate leader who can champion our survivor-led, values-driven approach and guide ERCC through this important period of growth and renewal.
You will be an experienced senior manager with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and have a track record in strategic planning, people management, fundraising and charity finance management, and successful multi-agency partnership work.
You will have a clear understanding of and commitment to trauma-informed, feminist management and leadership.
Studies show that women and Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic people are less likely to apply for a job unless they meet every qualification. So, if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align fully with the job description, we'd love you to apply anyway. You might just be the perfect person for this role.
Our Head of Finance plays a vital role in ensuring the financial sustainability, governance, and operational resilience of Clan Childlaw. This senior management role leads financial strategy, planning, and reporting, providing the insight needed to support strong decision-making and maximise our impact for children and young people in Scotland.
Working closely with the Chief Executive, Senior Leadership Team, and Non-Executive Directors, the postholder delivers clear financial leadership aligned with the organisation’s strategic priorities. The role also provides oversight of payroll, procurement, organisational systems, and operational infrastructure.
The Head of Finance leads and supports our team of administrators and works closely with third party service providers, ensuring the smooth running of office operations and systems that enable our staff team to deliver their work effectively.
This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic finance professional who wants to use their expertise to support meaningful change and strengthen children’s rights.
About you
You are a strategic and collaborative finance leader with a strong commitment to the mission and values of Clan Childlaw, with experience in financial management, planning, and governance, ideally within the charity, legal, or public sector.
Professionally qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or with equivalent senior experience, you understand charity finance, including restricted funds, SORP reporting, and statutory compliance. You are confident producing management accounts, forecasts, and financial analysis that support effective decision-making.
Comfortable working across both strategic and operational areas, you oversee systems such as payroll, procurement, and financial controls while contributing to long-term financial planning. With strong analytical and communication skills, you translate complex financial information into clear, accessible insight.
An organised and supportive leader, you build positive relationships across teams, strengthen financial understanding across the organisation, and manage competing priorities with integrity, accountability, and a focus on impact.
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.
Clan is an award-winning, independent children’s charity that actively supports children and young people to take ownership of their rights. We are the only charity in Scotland that provides free, independent legal representation exclusively for children and young people, which is child-centred by design. Because our lawyers work directly with children and young people whose lives are affected by legal decisions, we bring that unique practice-based knowledge to every aspect of our work. This includes our specialist training, our helpline supporting others who help children to use their voices and their rights, and our work to influence children’s rights respecting changes to practice, policy and law.
What We Do
- We stand with others who help children use their rights –
Through our membership and training for legal professionals and in legal education we are making being a “children’s lawyer” an accredited legal skill set in Scotland. Our practical training and helpline and support for advocacy in Children’s Hearings provides adults that support children and young people information and guidance that they can use to empower young people to stand up for their rights.
- We stand out through the excellence of our work –
We want our work to have as much impact as possible. We listen to what children and young people tell us about what they need from lawyers and others who support them to use their rights. We use what we learn to develop and design the services they need and talk about why young people’s rights matter, and why children and young people need lawyers.
- We stand for change –
We are lawyers for children and young people representing children and young people in court, at Children’s Hearings, and in important meetings working to give them equal opportunity to heard and use their rights. We take cases that make change for individual children and young people and help shape better rights respecting policy and practice. We use our knowledge of the law, and experience as practising lawyers for children and young people, to ask decision makers and lawmakers to change the law and the way the law is used to make sure that children and young people's rights are respected, protected and fulfilled.
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 within the hours of 7am to 7pm around business need, and the option to work from home some of your working week.
- 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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