Are you an inspirational leader with a talent for motivating people and networks to achieve goals? Stirlingshire Voluntary Enterprise (SVE) is seeking a Deputy Chief Executive Officer to join our team.
SVE is the partnership and development agency for the third sector in Stirling. As the local third sector interface we are a membership organisation of locally based charities, social enterprises and volunteer-led community organisations.
Working closely with the Chief Executive and the Board of Directors, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and implementing the strategic plan for developing the third sector and volunteering in Stirling. Key responsibilities include providing leadership and management of colleagues, programmes, and resources to implement SVE’s strategic and operational plans effectively.
As a highly motivated and emotionally intelligent leader, you'll demonstrate sound judgement under pressure and possess strong problem-solving skills. Your commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion in the workplace will be evident, aligning with SVE's vision and values.
You'll excel in communication and interpersonal skills, engaging effectively with diverse stakeholders. Your exceptional organisation and planning abilities will ensure efficient management of individual and team workloads and deadlines.
SVE have a generous benefits package including 40 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays and mandatory shut down period over Christmas/ New Year), employee pension scheme with SVE contributing 6% of qualifying salary and enhanced family leave policies. We are a Carer Positive employer and a Disability Confident Employer.
We are enthusiastic about the benefits of flexible working for individuals and the organisation and would consider requests for flexibility within this role that could include alternative working patterns, part-time working and job-share.
If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills and experience to drive positive change in our community, we want to hear from you.
If you would like to discuss this role prior to application please contact our CEO, Natalie Masterson by email or by telephone on 01786 430000.
Looking for an exciting challenge at the heart of our world leading cultural brands? This is an unmissable opportunity to make a substantial contribution to the success of Edinburgh’s Festivals.
Are you looking for an exciting challenge at the heart of our world leading cultural brands? After nearly a decade of transformative leadership, our current Director is stepping aside, creating an exciting opportunity for a new leader - an unmissable opportunity to make a substantial contribution to the future success of Edinburgh’s Festivals.
Edinburgh’s Festivals are world-class cultural assets for Scotland with an international reputation and appeal unmatched by any other cultural event on the globe. They are distinctively Scottish and yet profoundly international.
Festivals Edinburgh is the high-level organisation, created and driven by the directors of those festivals. Our mission is simple - to work collaboratively to maintain and develop Edinburgh’s position as a world leading sustainable festival city.
Transformation and renewal in our operating environment brings unique opportunities to develop strong relationships with new leaders due to be appointed in 2024; and to work in partnership towards planned new investment from a pioneering Visitor Levy for Edinburgh that will benefit Edinburgh’s culture and heritage, city management and promotion.
This is a unique opportunity for a proven leader. You will have exceptional influencing skills, be able to broker and manage partnerships, and be a passionate advocate. You will be able to command the respect of peers and partners, and work collaboratively and authoritatively to deliver success.
Community Volunteers Enabling You (COVEY) has operated across Lanarkshire for 32 years supporting 4,500 children, young people and parents/carers to become more resilient, safe and better equipped to reach their full potential. COVEY provides 1-1 and group-based befriending, mentoring and intensive family support.
This role has lead responsibility for driving strategic growth, through leading on all income generation (identifying and securing tenders, contracts, grants) and strengthening stakeholder relationships with existing and prospective funders.
We are looking for someone who has experience of securing and managing high-value partnerships at six figure levels from statutory funders and grant making trusts/foundations. You will also have substantial, proven success of meeting ambitious funding targets and have excellent oral/written communication skills with a close attention to detail. You will have the ability to think creatively to drive innovation within the team and be adaptable with the ability to cope well under pressure and work to deadlines.
What we offer
We offer a rewarding role with the opportunity to develop your skills and future career in an enriching environment with the following benefits:
The International Music and Performing Arts Charitable Trust (IMPACT) Scotland is the charity responsible for the construction and operation of Dunard Centre, a new all-purpose performance venue in Edinburgh’s St Andrew Square.
We are looking for a highly motivated and skilled person to join the Dunard Centre team as our first Head of Marketing & Communications.
This is an exceptional opportunity to help shape the brand of the Dunard Centre in its pre-opening phase and communicate our vision to the public and a wide range of stakeholders at local and national level.
As a new organisation, we are in the process of building a permanent staffing structure. We're keen to hear from people with the desire to make a real difference to the trajectory of the Dunard Centre as we grow and develop.
Job description and how to apply:
Please download the candidate information pack here or via our website: impactscotland.org.uk/jobs
This is an exciting time to join the General Synod Office of the Scottish Episcopal Church. With the newly appointed Secretary General taking up post this summer, there is scope for the Chief Operating Officer, a newly created post, to make a significant contribution to the development and evolution of the General Synod Office (GSO).
About us: The Scottish Episcopal Church (SEC) is the Province of the Anglican Communion in Scotland. It has a strong and high profile in Scottish life, is diverse in character and has a presence across the whole country. The SEC is an open, thoughtful, and engaging church with over 270 congregations (or ‘charges’).
Located in Edinburgh with a staff complement of c.22, the GSO supports the governance and mission of the Scottish Episcopal Church, providing advice and support to dioceses, charges, clergy and laity across Scotland. It also facilitates liaison with other denominations and faiths.
About you: The GSO is looking for an experienced leader and manager with a well-developed understanding of governance and compliance, able to manage a broad portfolio of work, who is committed to assisting the Scottish Episcopal Church in its mission and ministry. The COO will be a member of the GSO’s Senior Leadership Team and, along with the Treasurer, will deputise for the Secretary General.
Candidates for this role need not have worked in a church setting before, bringing experience of leadership roles in similarly complex organisations that demonstrate how they would manage and develop a multi-disciplinary team to deliver results and contribute to a positive and productive culture of cross-organisational collaboration.
Note that this is a full-time role (35 hours per week); however, a four-day work week will be considered with pay and holidays adjusted.
For an informal chat about this role, please get in touch with Donna Glass (DonnaG@scotland.anglican.org) who will arrange for you to be contacted.
The Head of Scotland and Northern Ireland is responsible for leading our vision to end the need for food banks in Scotland and Northern Ireland. Scotland currently leads the way in having a rights-based, progressive agenda to ending the need for food banks, but there is much to do to ensure political intentions become a reality. This role directs Trussell Trust’s policy and public affairs work in Scotland and Northern Ireland, leads our Scotland and Northern Ireland department as they support our network of food banks and works strategically with key partners to tackle the underlying reasons why people need to come to food banks.
Pitlochry Festival Theatre is Scotland’s largest building-based producing theatre company. It is a haven for artists, set in breath-taking Highland Perthshire surroundings. The range and scale of work we create here – in the only fully end-to-end production facility of its kind in Scotland, and delivered through an entrepreneurial business model – ensures that we play a unique role in the nation’s theatre sector.
It’s an exciting time to be joining the Theatre in this newly created role. As well as continuing to produce exceptional work and investing further in Scotland’s creative talent, we are also midway through a major capital development programme which will see us reduce our carbon footprint, improve accessibility, and ensure the long-term financial sustainability of the Theatre.
We are more than a venue; we’re a community, a creative hub, and a home for transformative experiences. This is an incredibly exciting time for the Theatre as we continue to develop our programmes and physical home, and control of our finances has never been more crucial. As part of a small core finance team, you will be responsible for bringing clarity to a complex business model and support the team in our mission to create life-changing experiences through the arts. Specifically, your duties will include but not be limited to:
The role is offered on a full-time basis of 35 hours per week, ideally with 2-3 days per week being office based and comes with an attractive salary, 29 days holidays and a number of other benefits.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
In order to be successful, it is anticipated that you will be a fully qualified accountant with post-qualified experience gained in a constantly evolving, cash-focussed organisation. Irrespective of background, you will have a keen eye for detail and be able to offer commercial insight and analysis to support the decision making process.
Crucial to your success will be your ability to solve problems and demonstrate initiative whilst influencing a wide and varied stakeholder base. These will include but not be limited to others in the finance function, internal and external production and creative teams, external advisors, the Artistic Director, the CEO and the Board. Experience of Xero accounting software would be particularly attractive.
Bruce Tait Associates (BTA) is excited to present a unique leadership opportunity at Positive Changes (Scotland) CIC. As the organisation prepares for a significant transition, with founder Joyce Murray stepping aside, a new visionary is needed to lead this transformative social enterprise.
Positive Changes is dedicated to empowering women who have touched the Scottish justice system, helping them to forge a brighter future. Through their initiative, Grace Chocolates changing lives, they produce and sell exquisite artisan chocolates. All proceeds are reinvested into the enterprise, supporting women in gaining valuable work experience and life skills, and funding their personal development through mentoring and well-being programmes.
The incoming CEO will have the privilege of building on a solid foundation and guiding Positive Changes to new heights. This role is a remarkable opportunity to drive social impact, foster sustainable growth, and lead a team committed to changing lives through the power of employment and support.
BTA seeks a leader who is not only aligned with the ethos and goals of Positive Changes but also possesses strong business acumen and a proven track record in leadership, ideally within the justice system or social services. This role offers not just a career but a chance to make a significant social impact, providing the right candidate with a fulfilling leadership position in social transformation.
The position is based in Stirling and comes with a competitive salary, reflecting the crucial role the CEO will play in the organisation.
For those driven to lead, inspire, and advocate for social impact, this CEO role at Positive Changes represents an amazing opportunity to effect change. The new leader will not only continue the legacy of impactful work but also can innovate and expand the reach of the organisation, ensuring its continued success and increased influence in the community.
It is an exciting time at Inclusion Scotland as we recently welcomed our new Chief Executive. We have created new positions so that we can better serve our membership and continue our work to influence policy and practice. We are delighted to have opportunities for new people to join us and want to meet candidates who share our values and commitment to Inclusion Scotland’s mission.
We are looking for an experienced leader to join us as Head of Programmes and Development. This is a new senior leadership position, focused on strong leadership and collaboration to enable the organisation to deliver, innovate and serve its membership to achieve the vision of disabled people being fully included throughout all Scottish society as equal citizens.
The Head of Programmes and Development will take a lead role in developing Inclusion Scotland’s social enterprise. They will identify business development opportunities which improve experiences for disabled people across Scotland, and lead on implementing agreed income generation activities.
They will lead on ensuring high quality programmes are delivered and continuously improved and will identify opportunities for new projects which aim to increase the inclusion of disabled people.
They will contribute to the development of organisational strategies and those involving programmes and business development and lead their team to deliver those strategies.
About us
At Sound Lab, we believe ‘music matters’ and that music and creativity should not just be available for those who can readily access and afford it; it should be available to everyone.
Our vision is that, irrespective of age, gender, race, ethnicity or economic background, everyone should have equal access to the resources and support they need to fulfil their creative potential. We work to overcome barriers that can prevent people accessing opportunities in music by providing expert music-making education and mentoring support. We focus on children and young people who often do not receive the same opportunities as their peers, specifically care experienced young people; children with disabilities; and young people from an unaccompanied, asylum-seeking or refugee background.
In recent years, in a challenging external funding context, we are proud to have carefully maintained a steady growth as a small charity. We have recently recruited a fantastic new staff team who are taking our programmes and operations to the next level, and helping to accommodate the ever-increasing demand for our programmes.
We are recruiting for a new treasurer to help steward and maintain our financial good health at this exciting point in our journey. This is a voluntary role with travel and other subsistence expenses paid.
Role Summary
The Treasurer will help to monitor and steward the financial position of The Sound Lab, maintain processes to ensure financial stability and ensure that the Board of Trustees fulfils its duties in safeguarding the sound financial health of the charity. Detailed responsibilities can be found overleaf.
Who Should Apply?
You do not need to be an accountant, but it would help if you like working with numbers.
You do not need to be a musician, but it helps if you love music!
We would welcome candidates with previous Treasurer experience, however, would be happy to support the development of someone who is earlier in their career and hoping to gain further knowledge and skills. This extends to offering any training and support to develop in the role.
You come to Sound Lab at a point of financial health and with effective financial processes in place, proportionate to a charity of our size; however, we always look for continuous improvement, and an exciting facet of the role is looking proactively to continuously improve our financial infrastructure.
You will form a key part of a small board of trustees who, alongside the staff team, help to maintain and foster a culture of support and care for everyone involved with Sound Lab. We believe in the power music can have in people’s lives. If you share that belief, we’d love to hear from you.
Our current Treasurer is also happy to support your induction and walk-through of our financial systems. This role is expected to take 2-3 hours per week when the Treasurer is fully inducted.
Detailed Responsibilities:
• Oversight and strategic guardianship of Sound Lab’s legal and financial integrity
• Reporting to the Board of Trustees on issues of cash-flow, forecasting and the overall management of Sound Lab’s financial resources
• Preparation and approval of payment runs in conjunction with the Programme & Development Manager
• Lead on ensuring all Sound Lab’s strategic plans are financially appraised and budgets are aligned to both short-term and long-term objectives each year.
• Keeping accurate financial records and invoice management.
• Use of Bank of Scotland online platform for payment runs and updating account signatories as required
• Assisting in the preparation of grant funding applications on an ad-hoc basis.
• Ensure our annual accounts and report are prepared and submitted to OSCR on a timely basis
• Liaise with an external examiner in relation to the annual preparation of our financial accounts
• Develop and maintain reserves policy to safeguard the organisation’s finances, ensuring the board are kept informed of the position regularly and given financial forecasting advice
• Understand Sound Lab’s business plan for and support the Board of Trustees and other volunteers to help achieve its aims
• Attend six Board meetings per annum, or as required.