Top job! Chief Executive
- Full time
- £71,361 – £83,832
- On site: Stirling with travel throughout Scotland
- Closing 4th October 2026
- Advertised from 4th September 2026
- 35 hours per week (time off in lieu will be provided for periodic frequent weekend and evening work)
Role
Dyslexia Scotland is an award-winning, sector-leading organisation that champions the exceptional value of dyslexia to Scottish society. Full-time national roles rarely emerge and are highly sought after in our high performing team. Our current CEO is retiring after nineteen successful years of leadership, creating an important opportunity for the right candidate to deliver our ambitious plan for a dyslexia-friendly Scotland. We welcome applications from candidates with the drive and compassion to fulfil this vital leadership role.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced individual to lead the delivery of our new 5-year strategy, Working Towards a Dyslexia-friendly Scotland. You will join an established team with a clear purpose and a national profile.
Dyslexia Scotland is an established national membership organisation that aims to inspire and enable people with dyslexia to reach their potential while working towards a dyslexia-friendly Scotland. Based in Stirling with a small staff team of nine (eight full-time equivalent), we have a network of 19 volunteer-led local branches across Scotland offering support at a grassroots level, as well as two Dyslexic Adult Networks. Around 150 volunteers play a vital and valued role in our work, involved in a wide range of national and local roles, including the President, Ambassadors, Board of Directors and Council.
Experience Required:
- Significant senior leadership experience, with evidence of developing and delivering strategy and translating ambition into organisational results.
- Strong financial acumen, including experience of budgetary oversight, financial planning, sustainability and making sound decisions about organisational resources. Experience of generating and diversifying income, and developing strong relationships with funders, partners, donors or other sources of investment.
- A strong personal commitment to inclusion, equity and social justice, with the ability to ensure that lived experience meaningfully influences organisational priorities and decision-making.
- A track record of leading, developing and motivating people, building positive organisational cultures and successfully leading through change.
- A strong understanding of effective governance, organisational risk and accountability, with experience of working constructively with a Board or equivalent governing body.
- Evidence of building effective relationships and partnerships with senior stakeholders and influencing beyond organisational boundaries.
- An excellent communicator with the confidence and credibility to represent Dyslexia Scotland publicly, communicate complex issues clearly and build support for the organisation’s purpose.
Desirable Experience:
- Knowledge and understanding of dyslexia and inclusive practice and the experiences of people with dyslexia.
- Experience of influencing public policy or practice.
- Knowledge of the Scottish policy and public-service environment.
- Experience within the third sector, public or purpose-led sectors.
- Experience of working with or alongside people with lived experience and with volunteers to shape organisational strategy or services.
Additional information
This is a hands-on role within a small, ambitious national organisation. The successful candidate will be comfortable taking responsibility for the overall leadership of the charity while working collaboratively with a supportive Board, staff, volunteers, branches, members and partners.
A Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Check is required for this post.
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Scottish Charity No: SC 000951 Company No: SC153321
Application notes
To apply: Job Vacancies | Dyslexia Scotland - Dyslexia Scotland
Closing date for applications: Sunday 4 October 2026 at midnight
Interviews will be in two stages:
Stage one: in the week beginning 26 October
Stage two: in the week beginning 2 November
Top job! Chief Executive Officer
- Full time
- £70,000 – £75,000
- Hybrid: 48 Govan Road, Glasgow, G51 1JL The Chief Executive will be expected to maintain a regular on-site presence to support visibility, collaboration, and organisational culture.
- Closing 14th September 2026
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.
Communications and Membership Lead
- Full time
- £31,500
- Hybrid: Homeworking with some travel, including to DES Edinburgh office
- Closing 14th September 2026
Disability Equality Scotland (DES) is a national charity and membership organisation for disabled people, Disabled Peoples Organisations (DPOs), Access Panels, and disability groups/organisations. It is our mission to work towards achieving inclusion and accessibility for all disabled people.
DES promotes access in its widest sense. We do this to promote a life of dignity, respect, choice, and independence. This includes access to our built and natural environment and access to the same opportunities as enjoyed by others in our communities. And it extends beyond physical access to include access to:
• information,
• inclusive communication, and
• decision-making in policy making and community activities.
DES staff are passionate about disability equality, and their expertise and knowledge support our work across Scotland, and beyond.
The Communications and Membership Lead is a senior role responsible for developing and delivering DES’ communications, marketing and membership strategies to raise the organisation’s profile, strengthen engagement with our members and stakeholders, and support the growth and sustainability of the organisation.
Reporting directly to the CEO, and working with colleagues across the organisation, the postholder will lead all internal and external communications, oversee marketing of the organisation’s services, develop meaningful engagement with DES members, and provide strategic oversight of our Easy Read service.
As a member of the Senior Management Team, the postholder will contribute to organisational planning, performance, business development and continuous improvement, ensuring that accessibility, inclusion and the voices of disabled people underpin all communications and engagement activities.
Equal Opportunities
We are committed to being disability confident and an employer of choice irrespective of race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, or pregnancy and maternity. The ethical and business case of ensuring that our workforce is representative of wider society is at the heart of what we do. When we are recruiting, disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. We make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment.
Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer
Responsible for: Communications and Membership Officer
Operations Support Assistant
- Full time
- £25,308 – £26,638
- On site: Edinburgh
- Closing 11th September 2026
The Operations Support Assistant provides in person customer focused support to ensure the smooth running of daily operation activities. Physically based within the services, the position required interactions with a wide variety of stakeholders, both internal and external, and affords the opportunity to directly see and experience the impact out services make in the livers of those we support.
The role contributes to efficient service delivery by managing diaries and events, responding to enquiries, maintaining accurate records, and supporting finance and procurement processes.
As well as in-person support to the service in which the role is based, the position is part of a team collaborating to provide support across the whole organisation.
This role is based at our Linburn Veterans Centre.
You don’t need to meet every single requirement to be a great candidate. Most people learn parts of the job once they’re in post, so if a role interests you and you believe you could grow into it, we’d love to hear from you.
About us
For more than 230 years we've been supporting and empowering people with sight loss to live fulfilling lives. We’re proud of what we’ve achieved, but we want to do more. We will build on our rich history to create an organisation which is prepared for the future, and ready to respond to the needs of people impacted by vision loss.
Our vision is bold. We want to be at the leading edge of positive societal change by:
- Investing our funds in the support that makes the biggest difference
- Putting our community at the heart of what we do
- Campaigning for change
- Accelerating prevention and treatment of eye conditions
- Fostering a collaborative culture of innovation and learning
We're determined that no-one should face sight loss alone. We're committed to improving, diversifying and growing our services to make sure we can reach many more people with sight loss - when and where they need us.
Our organisational values - Transform, Unite and Thrive - underpin all the work we do at Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans.
Benefits
- Generous employee pension scheme
- Learning and Development opportunities
- Employee assistance programme
- Discounted cinema tickets
- Discounts for carers
Top job! Fundraising Manager
- Part time
- £43,750 pro-rata
- Hybrid: Westhill, Aberdeenshire
- Closing 11th September 2026
We are seeking an experienced leader with a proven track record of income generation who can drive our fundraising and donor stewardship.
You will be based at our main centre in Westhill with flexibility for some home working when appropriate. Our core working hours are Monday to Thursday 9-5pm and you will be required to cover occasional evening and weekend events (the charity operates a time off in lieu system).
The role is currently 30 hours per week although there may be future scope for full time hours (FTE salary of up to £43,750).
About the charity
SensationALL provides therapy-based activities and specialised support for children and adults living with neurodivergent conditions or additional support needs. Our mission is to support people of ALL ages, conditions, and ALL family members so they can improve their lives and reach their full potential.
SensationALL offers a flexible, modern and inclusive workplace based on the ethos of our charitable values.
Job overview
The Fundraising Manager is a pivotal senior management role responsible for developing and driving fundraising strategies while building relationships with supporters and funders. You will oversee all of the charity's fundraising functions, generating sustainable income via grants, donations from corporate and individual giving and our own calendar of events.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and deliver a fundraising strategy that meets and exceeds the charity's financial targets.
- Source funding sustainably from a mix of income streams with a strategic focus on high-value opportunities to achieve organisational growth.
- Manage the fundraising team to secure grants from private trusts & foundations and donations from corporate and individual supporters.
- Lead fundraising campaigns and events to engage donors and supporters in raising money for the charity.
- Manage and monitor a robust grants funding pipeline to identify and qualify opportunities, working closely with the Funding Officer to produce high quality funding proposals aligned with organisational objectives.
- Lead the charity’s marketing functions, communications and digital presence to increase our profile and develop supporter audiences across the northeast of Scotland.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 3-years experience in fundraising or an income generating role.
- Strong relationship management skills.
- Experience of CRM tools and digital giving platforms.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to develop creative campaigns that resonate with diverse audiences.
- Experience in managing multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
The successful candidate will be:
- Experienced in working to and exceeding revenue targets.
- Genuinely passionate about supporting individuals with neurodivergent conditions or additional support needs.
- Energetic, creative and enthusiastic
- Empathetic with great interpersonal skills
- A self-motivator who can inspire their team
- An excellent communicator
- Willing to work flexible hours including evening and weekends when required
Use of a car is essential.
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