Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS) is Scotland’s leading health charity working to help people with chest, heart and stroke conditions live life to the full. People with these conditions need and want to know how to manage them day to day and live as well as they can.

Experiencing a life-changing event like a heart attack or stroke or being diagnosed with a chest or heart condition or Long Covid, can mean that people are scared and alone. Many people do not know where to turn. Nobody in Scotland should have to face their health journey on their own. CHSS will deliver a community where people with its conditions can support each other, secure the expert help they need and advocate for the care that matters to them. Central to delivering the No Life Half Lived strategy, the Strategic Communications Manager plays a key role in helping CHSS reach 175,000 people annually by 2028, ensuring all design and content reflects the charity’s mission and values.

The Strategic Communications Manager will lead and align all external and internal communications to build and protect the reputation of Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS). This strategic role covers brand campaigns, media, partnerships, services marketing, crisis communications and internal communications.

Working closely with the Head of Communications & Marketing, the post-holder will position communications as a strategic enabler of CHSS’ ambition that there should be No Life Half Lived in Scotland. A key focus is to establish CHSS as a trusted source of health information and thought leadership, particularly in relation to Chest, Heart and Stroke conditions.

The role will provide expert media advice, supports senior spokespeople and leads a team of specialists to deliver integrated, impactful communications. It will oversee strategic media partnerships, evidence-led content and proactive relationship building to enhance CHSS’s visibility and credibility.

The Strategic Communications Manager will collaborate across departments to develop tailored marketing plans and strengthen internal communications.

Duties & Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Line manage a team of four
• Oversee team workflow, development and performance reviews
• Provide coaching and strategic oversight to ensure media activities align with CHSS goals

Strategic Communications

• Develop and deliver integrated communications plans across media, brand, services, crisis comms and internal channels
• Lead brand campaigns including FAST and Advice Line, ensuring alignment with CHSS values
• Manage proactive and reactive media strategies, including crisis response protocols
• Use audience insight to inform planning and improve engagement metrics

Internal Collaboration

• Work with departments across CHSS to co-develop communications plans that support strategic priorities
• Provide media advice to senior leaders including the Chief Executive
• Collaborate with Evaluation & Impact, Data and Service Delivery teams to ensure evidence-led messaging
• Support Income Generation teams with marketing initiatives for fundraising and retail

External Relationships

• Build and manage relationships with media, creative agencies and public/private sector partners (e.g., NHS, Network Rail)
• Manage contracts with media monitoring and distribution services
• Represent CHSS externally with professionalism and credibility

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure all communications comply with GDPR, NLA and CLA regulations
• Maintain oversight of media monitoring tools and ensure supplier compliance
• Provide training and guidance on legal standards to internal teams

External Engagement

• Lead communications for high-profile campaigns and joint initiatives with external stakeholders
• Use the External Engagement Toolkit to enhance CHSS’ reach and reputation
• Promote CHSS’ mission and services to increase stakeholder awareness and referrals

Volunteer Engagement

• Highlight volunteer impact through strategic communications and storytelling
• Collaborate with the Volunteering Team to develop case studies and recruitment campaigns
• Promote volunteer opportunities to stakeholders and ensure positive volunteer experiences

Preferred Candidate Background

The ideal candidate for the Strategic Communications Manager role will be a seasoned communications professional with a strong track record in strategic media relations, brand leadership, and cross-channel campaign delivery. They will bring a blend of creativity, technical proficiency and strategic insight, coupled with a collaborative mindset and the ability to lead and inspire teams. With at least five years’ experience in communications within the charity or public affairs sector, they will be confident advising senior stakeholders, managing complex projects and driving impactful, evidence-led communications that align with organisational goals.

Required Skills:

• Supportive and effective line management style; able to motivate teams to deliver challenging projects
• Skilled at translating complex information into engaging, audience-appropriate content
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills across varied audiences
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Creative and solutions-focused approach to problem-solving
• Strong relationship-building skills and ability to grow internal and external networks
• Ability to manage competing priorities and complex issues in a fast-paced environment
• Confident advising senior stakeholders on sensitive or strategic communications
• Strong project management skills for own and team workload
• Skilled in maintaining message discipline across large projects or organisations
• Effective working relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders

Required Experience:

• Proficiency in media monitoring and distribution tools (Onclusive, Meltwater, Vuelio)
• Experience with project management and collaboration platforms (Trello, Asana, Slack)
• Familiarity with digital content creation tools (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite)
• Strong understanding of social media platforms and digital PR strategies
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in strategic communications, media relations or public affairs
• Proven track record of securing national and regional media coverage across broadcast, print and digital platforms
• Experience integrating communications across digital and traditional channels
• Experience in the charity sector and understanding of its diverse business functions
• Experience coordinating colleagues and external partners to deliver impactful content
• Proven ability to develop and execute strategies for high-quality publicity
• Experience planning and delivering external communications projects across teams
• Experience improving systems and processes to increase communications efectiveness
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality work within tight timescales
• Experience developing and working within brand guidelines
• Proven line management experience
• Experience managing and reviewing contracts with external suppliers to ensure value for money

Alzheimer Scotland is Scotland’s national dementia charity. Our aim is to make sure nobody faces dementia alone. We provide support and information to people with dementia, their carers and families, we campaign for the rights of people with dementia and fund vital dementia research.

What you’ll do

As Day Services Manager you will be responsible for leading and managing high quality, therapeutic registered day services and commissioned and non-commissioned community supports for people with dementia, those at greater risk of dementia, and their families, and carers within the area.

You will be responsible for ensuring that services are of the highest quality, meet Alzheimer Scotland’s vision for unique therapeutic, highly person-centred support. There is also the responsibility for ensuring that our commissioned services meet all service level agreement, contract specifications and Alzheimer Scotland’s quality guarantees.

You will have overall day-to-day responsibility for the services within the area and will be responsible for promoting the services with key local stakeholders within Health and Social Care as well as relevant other organisations. As Day Services Manager you will manage the referral and assessment process.

You will work collaboratively with the Head of Services to ensure safe practice and delivery of high-quality, person-centred therapeutic day services, ensuring practice complies with Alzheimer Scotland’s policies. You will be responsible for evidencing, reviewing and continually improving the quality of the services and will proactively participate in internal audit and Care Inspectorate inspections. This will includeevidencing that services meet Alzheimer Scotland’s Quality Guarantees, Scotland’s Health and Social Care standards and other quality frameworks including those of the Care Inspectorate where relevant. This includes ensuring that the activities and supports offered meet the identified personal outcomes of those attending the services.

You will provide strong line management and leadership to your team, through setting clear objectives and outcomes, regular review within Support & Development processes and undertaking appraisals.

What you’ll have

The successful candidate will have experience of managing a team in a social care, health or other similar setting or be able to demonstrate a clear knowledge and understanding of the key principles and good practice of effectively managing and leading a team.

You will have knowledge and understanding of the Health and Social Care Standards and SSSC codes of practice and the Care Inspectorate and their role in registered services.

Understanding and knowledge of dementia, mild cognitive impairment and Brain Health and experience of working with or supporting people living with dementia and their families.

The successful candidate will have a recognised professional qualification in health, social work or related field, to SCQF Level 7 (SVQ 3)

This post requires a full driving licence and access to a car.

The successful candidate for this post will be required to provide proof of right to work in the UK and will also be subject to a PVG check through Disclosure Scotland.

We’re looking for a reliable team player with a solid financial background, combined with strong office and operational skills.

This role will support the smooth running of our organisation by handling day-to-day finance tasks, coordinating office operations, and providing general business support to the Managing Director. You will process payments, keep accurate records, liaise with our accountants and outsourced bookkeeping firm, and help ensure systems run efficiently.

Hibernian Community Foundation is the charitable arm of Hibernian Football Club, harnessing the power of football to create lasting social impact. Our strategic focus is on improving physical and mental health for individuals and families from low-income communities.

We deliver a range of targeted project activities through our Community Hub, including inclusive fitness programmes, mental wellbeing activities, and social events that reduce isolation and build community resilience. Our community meals initiative addresses food insecurity, while our football sessions, designed for all ages and abilities, promote confidence, connection, and lifelong participation. Every activity is rooted in inclusion, empowerment, and the belief that football can be a catalyst for healthier, happier lives.

Role and responsibilities

• Manage bookkeeping and financial records, including payments and reporting
• Liaise with accountants and external bookkeeping providers
• Assist team with budget monitoring and forecasting
• Provide office and operational support to ensure smooth daily running
• Assist with payroll, pensions, and HR administration
• Prepare reports, provide accurate minutes and Board papers
• Ensure compliance with organisational policies and deadlines
• Act as a central point of contact for staff and external partners

Essential

• Strong office and operational experience
• Experience handling finances in the voluntary sector
• Solid financial background with bookkeeping skills
• Proficient with digital platforms such as Xero
• Confident handling payments, payroll, and financial records
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Team player who can work independently and collaboratively

Desirable

• Track record in charity accounting and reporting
• Knowledge of governance and compliance
• Familiarity with HR or recruitment administration