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Chief Executive Officer, Victim Support Scotland Location – Glasgow/Edinburgh/Hybrid Salary – £100,000 - £110,000 per annum Victim Support Scotland (VSS) is the leading independent charity supporting people affected by crime across Scotland. Every year, thousands of victims, witnesses and families rely on us for emotional, practical and financial support during some of the most difficult moments of their lives. But we are more than a service provider. We are a national voice. A critical friend to government. An advocate for victims’ rights. A catalyst for justice reform. We are now seeking an exceptional Chief Executive to lead our organisation into its next chapter. The Opportunity This is one of the most significant CEO roles in Scotland’s third sector. Reporting to the Chair and Board, the Chief Executive will provide visible, values-led leadership to an organisation of national scale and influence. You will lead more than 100 staff and hundreds of volunteers, steward significant public funding, and represent VSS at the highest levels of government, justice agencies, regulators and the media. You will ensure that Victim Support Scotland remains: • A trusted, influential voice within Scotland’s justice landscape., • A high-performing, trauma-informed organisation., • Financially sustainable and operationally robust., • Governed to the highest standards of charity law and regulatory compliance. Above all, you will ensure that victims and witnesses remain at the heart of everything we do. About You We are looking for a proven, strategic leader with experience operating at Chief Executive (or equivalent senior) level within a complex, publicly accountable environment. You will bring: • Experience leading organisations with public profile and reputational sensitivity., • The credibility and presence to operate confidently at national level., • Demonstrable experience working closely with Boards and Trustees., • Strong knowledge of governance, risk and regulatory frameworks., • A track record of influencing senior stakeholders and policy-makers., • Experience overseeing the development, delivery and evaluation of services to ensure consistent, measurable impact at local and national scale. You will combine strategic judgement with emotional intelligence. You will be politically astute, externally influential and values-driven and you will lead with compassion in a sector that demands resilience, clarity and integrity. Why This Role Matters Crime affects lives in profound and lasting ways. The next Chief Executive of Victim Support Scotland will help shape how Scotland responds - not only through high-quality support services, but by influencing how justice is delivered, how policy evolves, and how victims’ rights are upheld. This is leadership with purpose, responsibility and national significance. If you are motivated by the opportunity to lead an organisation that makes a tangible difference every day - and to shape the future of victim support in Scotland - we would be delighted to hear from you. To apply for the post, please send a tailored CV and covering letter to by midnight on Sunday April 12, 2026. Please note that the covering letter should be no more than two pages of A4 and should summarise your relevant skills and experience and motivations for applying for this role. If you would like a confidential, informal discussion about the role then please contact Fizza Islam, LHH on +44 (0)141 220 6460 or email the above address.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA MYSELF NLC17 £76,877 - £84,102 (effective from 1st of April 2026) Enterprise and Communities has redesigned its services to deliver the council`s priority outcomes and meet the changing needs of our communities. As the 4th largest authority in Scotland and the largest local authority landlord, we are used to delivering a highly responsive service to our tenants and customers. We want to do more and have hugely ambitious plans to regenerate our communities, build new homes, develop Smarter Homes, create employment, attract investment to North Lanarkshire, prevent homelessness and sustain tenancies. As our Housing Solutions Manager in Central Services, you will report to the Chief Officer – Housing and Communities and lead the strategic development of housing services within North Lanarkshire, ensuring strategic plans are implemented and digital transformation is progressed across the service. You will be responsible for delivering a comprehensive range of central housing functions, including community safety and CCTV provision, public protection, the out-of-hour housing service, housing strategy, tenant participation and digital transformation A key role will be to develop these functions to ensure our service identifies and responds to the changing needs of our local communities and reflect the growing demand for digital services. You should have substantial experience in housing management, strategic planning and service development, preferably gained in a public sector environment with the ability to interpret external business trends to inform future service delivery. Your experience should include managing budgets and partnership working with a track record of delivering and developing high performing quality services and the ability to motivate and lead a multi-disciplinary team. A Postgraduate Diploma in Housing Studies (SCQF Level 11) or a Housing Degree with a postgraduate level Leadership/Management qualification (SCQF11) is essential. You will possess strong analytical skills and excellent communication skills and demonstrate high personal drive and motivation to deliver housing solutions to meet the council’s priority outcomes. A leadership or management qualification and experience of risk management are desirable. Please note, as part of your duties and responsibilities, you will be required to participate in the Council Incident Officer standby rota, which will require you to be on standby out of office hours, for a period of one week, approximately four times a year. For this, you will receive payment in line with the Council’s Conditions of Service and full training will be provided. This will be discussed further at interview. This post is politically restricted in compliance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. This post requires Level 2 Disclosure Work pattern: 35 hours per week - Monday - Thursday: 08:45am - 16:45pm (including a 55 minute unpaid break) Friday: 08:45am - 16:15pm (including a 50 minute unpaid break) Working here at North Lanarkshire Council If you’re considering a career with us, you’ll be keen to know what’s in it for you. We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays*, and a wide range of benefits available to you, find out more at ___ We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career. For more information on local authority careers visit the ___ North Lanarkshire Council are Happy to Talk Flexible Working, we operate a ___ Click here to see our ___ *For all casual/sessional roles, you will receive 12.1% of your hourly rate for every hour worked in total recompense for annual leave, including public holidays. These rates will be indicated separately on your payslip. You will only be paid for the hours that you work. North Lanarkshire Council has reached its current allocation of Certificates of Sponsorship and, as a result, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time. We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. We have also adopted the Armed Forces Community Covenant to show our support for service personnel, veterans and their families. We offer a guaranteed interview for service leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. North Lanarkshire Council is committed to #KeepingThePromise. This means that if you have ever been in care (looked after at home with a social worker, lived with a relative other than your parents, experienced foster, residential or secure care) you are entitled to a guaranteed interview for this post, as long as you meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. This is one way North Lanarkshire is demonstrating our commitment to supporting Care-Experienced People. The Plan for North Lanarkshire is to be the place to live, learn, work, invest and visit. The Council recognises that work is an important part of adult life and is critical to our wellbeing and shaping how we live. The Fair Work Convention’s Framework defines Fair Work as work that offers effective voice, fulfilment, opportunity, respect and security. We believe Fair Work can boost creativity, realise untapped potential and increase productivity. To find out more click on the ___ Alternative Application Packs can be requested in other formats for example, Large Print, Braille, and Audio. To request an alternative Application Pack please phone 01698 403151. The following link contains our Easy Read documents which will help explain the process and what happens during the selection process: ___

UK Research & Innovation Salary: £58,589 per annum Band: UKRI Band F Contract Type: Open ended Hours: Full-time/ Part Time (minimum 0.8 FTE) (flexible working available) Location: Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire - Hybrid working available (Min 3 days per week in the office) Closing Date: 15th April 2026 About the role The Insurance Lead works as part of the Risk and Assurance team, with the Head of Risk & Assurance, supporting senior leaders within the directorate and across UKRI to ensure that UKRI operates best practice throughout its insurance arrangements. The Insurance Lead is responsible for comprehensive review of all UKRI Insurance arrangements ensuring the development and implementation of appropriate long-term arrangements. The postholder will be a part of the team working within the directorate to form a joined-up Risk & Assurance function, working closely with all teams within the directorate. This role will support delivery of changes and new ways of working, leading by example through changes to ways of working that will reduce siloed working and increase collaboration in how we manage risk and assurance across the organisation, with our senior forums, Executive Committee and Board. As a member of the team the role will work to support delivery of all the Directorates responsibilities. Success Factors • Increased engagement with senior leaders, councils and committees on insurance requirements., • Appropriate assurance on the identification of insured and self-insured risk., • Proactive identification, escalation, and resolution of concerns before they become issues., • Insurance arrangements that benchmark favourably against best practice and are applied in practice to meet Managing Public Money requirements., • Acceptable level of assurance on insurance arrangements to external stakeholders e.g., internal, and external auditors; UKRI Audit and Risk Assurance Committee., • Improved efficiency and effectiveness of insurance processes and elimination of duplication., • Increased use of team in an advisory capacity. The Insurance Lead reports to the Head of Risk & Assurance. The role requires line management or supervision of support team members. This role will support the Head of Risk & Assurance to provide professional leadership and support across the Risk & Assurance Network across UKRI. The Insurance Lead is a visible member of the team and of the UKRI Chief Finance Officer Group and is required to build strong and effective relationships across a diverse group of stakeholders internally and externally as appropriate. The role will support the Head of Risk & Assurance to ensure that Risk & Assurance activity helps to influence and drive decision making in the organisation at all relevant levels in pursuit of organisational objectives. The role will also need to support and at times deputise for the Head of Risk & Assurance at a variety of fora, internally and externally, to work closely with external auditors and other external organisations, to build trust and increase the profile and reputation of UKRI. Financial Responsibilities: This role does not have direct financial responsibilities. Your responsibilities: Assurance Management • Evaluate current arrangements and advise on the optimum future arrangements taking a risk-based approach., • Lead on the review of all UKRI insurance ensuring value for money., • Lead on the retendering of contracts for insurance brokerage and provision, acting as an intelligence customer internally and externally, • Support contract management for insurance services and manage relationships with brokers and providers, • Maintain the UKRI insurance policy and recommend future management arrangements., • Review requests for ad hoc Insurance and advise on optimal approaches., • Supervise and evaluate claims handling and record keeping, and recommend improvements., • Analyse claims and advise on lessons learned, • Lead the insurance working group, • Be an active member in the team culture of continuous improvement in all areas and champion professional standards and good management practice across all the diverse areas of UKRI business., • Provide balanced professional support and challenge to all business areas at a variety of levels as appropriate, • Administration of key documents and a good understanding of data and information management within assurance activities, • As a team member, lead by example, helping the overall team to develop skills and make a positive contribution to the work of the directorate, • Engage with all relevant risk and assurance activities as needed to deliver a professional service to the organisation and a joined up and cohesive team approach, • Requirement to travel sometimes to visit relevant locations or attend training or events, • Experienced broker or insurance professional, • Excellent people skills, able to influence and build and maintain strong working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally., • Enthusiastic, motivated, adaptable, and proactive with the ability to work flexibly in a changing environment and respond to shifting priorities., • Ability to innovate and challenge established thinking in self and others, and to offer insights and ideas with practical application coupled with the ability to drive change., • Insightful business awareness with the ability to understand and analyse changing business context and landscape to assess and manage risk, capitalise on emerging opportunities, make sound evidence-based judgements, promote the interests of UKRI and research and innovation., • Ability to instil confidence within stakeholders at the most senior levels, acting as a trusted advisor., • Excellent communication skills including good experience of writing reports to a high standard, • Strong analytical skills, • Understanding of Government procurement framework for Insurance and Insurance Brokers. Strong understanding of a wide range of insurance areas as well as government standards and public sector rules including but not limited to: • Managing Public Money., • HM Treasury and Cabinet Office standards and rules, particularly in relation to: Corporate Governance; Risk management; Spending Controls; Regularity and Propriety (conflicts of interest, gifts and hospitality, ethics)., • FRC Corporate Governance Code and its public sector equivalent. The below criteria will be scored during Shortlisting (S), Interview (I) or both (S&I). Essential • Appropriate Insurance Qualification (S)., • Strong insurance management experience, including supporting and implementing effective insurance management frameworks in an organization (S/I)., • Experience collaborating with business areas and being a trusted advisor providing expert professional advice to senior management (S/I)., • Ability to innovate and challenge established thinking in self and others, and to offer insights and ideas with practical application coupled with the ability to drive change (S/I)., • Experience of attending Committees and Boards (S/I)., • Proven reporting experience (S/I). We recognise and value our employees as individuals and aim to provide a favourable pay and rewards package. We are committed to supporting employees' development and promote a culture of continuous learning! A list of benefits below: • An outstanding defined benefit pension scheme., • 30 days' annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent)., • Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities., • Employee assistance programme, providing confidential help and advice. For further information on our benefits please see: Benefits of working at UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) UKRI is an Equal Opportunity & Disability Confident Employer. Please apply online, if you experience any issue applying, please contact Please note, if you will require sponsorship to work in the UK, as part of your sponsorship application, you and any dependants travelling with you, will be required to pay costs directly to The Home Office for the application before you start your role with us. UKRI is normally able to reimburse some, or all of these fees after you have become an employee and this can be discussed with the Hiring Manager. For more information, please visit or contact . JBRP1_UKTJ

NHS interim Chief People Officer requirement - VSM 3 month initial contract.

Chief Executive OfficerThis is a rare and exciting opportunity to take on the executive leadership of a highly respected and effective charity working within and around Cambridge. Position: Chief Executive OfficerLocation: Cambridge.

A prominent UK university is seeking a Chief Technology Officer to join its Senior Leadership Team.

Welcome message from Will Drury, Chief Executive Officer, PNDC. Thank you for your interest in the role of Chief Technology Officer at the Power Networks Demonstration Centre (PNDC). We are now seeking an exceptional Chief Technology Officer to join our Senior Leadership Team.

We are seeking a visionary and hands‑on Chief Technology Officer to join our Senior Leadership Team. If you have any queries or wish to discuss the role further please contact: Katharine Price 07899 791 508, Gillian Blackadder 07475 035 621 or Donogh O’Brien 07795 812 574 at Aspen People.

The Chief People Officer will be a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, reporting directly to the CEO. Define and deliver a global people strategy that supports the company’s ambitious growth plans across Europe, the UK, and North America. Oversee people analytics, ensuring data-driven ins

Health cash plans providing a wide range of health benefits to help people cover the cost of their everyday health care. Personal Assistants (Support Workers) have the most important role within Enable by making a positive difference every day to the lives of the people we support. Enable creates

Sacro provide Restorative Justice and one to one Behavioural change programmes to assist young people to address offending behaviour and, where appropriate, to support young people to make amends to address their behaviour by making amends to the person they have harmed. The successful candidate sho

The ability to adapt your communication style in order to develop successful and enjoyable relationships with the people we support. The commitment to work with individuals through their personal support plans to ensure people achieve their goals and outcomes and celebrate their successes. Personal

This new pilot will be supporting young people away from police involvement and working along side our bespoke young person and family support service. You will be expected to actively demonstrate leadership and ownership over effective service delivery to young people, by managing their outcomes th

Enable creates a bespoke team around every individual we support, and our team of Personal Assistants work collaboratively to ensure the safety, wellbeing and aspirations of the people we support are met. Stravaig provides emergency homeless accommodation for young people aged 16 to 25. The purpose

The main duties and responsibilities will include the provision of care and support to children/young people whilst building positive working relationships and promoting positive behaviour. The Support for Learning Worker plays a key role within the main stream primary and additional support needs p

Health cash plans providing a wide range of health benefits to help people cover the cost of their everyday health care. Personal Assistants (Support Workers) have the most important role within Enable by making a positive difference every day to the lives of the people we support. As we are an em

We champion the right of disabled people and people with long‑term health conditions to access. Are you passionate about equality, inclusion and creating real opportunities for people to thrive in work?. We’re particularly keen to hear from people who:.

When people come to Bankhall court, we encourage people to live well with dementia, and encourage each individual to achieve their personal outcomes throughout their dementia journey. Enable creates a bespoke team around every individual we support, and our team of Personal Assistants work

The main duties and responsibilities will include the provision of care and support to children/young people whilst building positive working relationships and promoting positive behaviour. The Support for Learning Worker plays a key role within the main stream primary and additional support needs p

When people come to stay with us, they are on holidays, and we try to make it as fun as possible. We recruit people based on their values and transferrable skills. Enable is a dynamic and vibrant organisation dedicated to improving the lives of people with learning disabilities and other support re

The service supports around 120 people with learning disability to play a full role in the life of the community through provision of in-house economic activity and social support, working in partnership with local community organisations in Drumchapel and north-west Glasgow. Fortune Works is part o

Are you ready to make a real difference to me and people like me?. We recruit people based on their values and transferrable skills. Health cash plans providing a wide range of health benefits to help people cover the cost of their everyday health care.

As a Personal Assistant, you will provide assistance to enable independent living.To summarise, the job will involve helping with daily living tasks, including personal care, household work and other general mobility assistance.The personal care will involve full support with the physical assiste

Are you interested in working for an award winning social care charity?Personal Assistants (Support Workers) have the most important role within Enable by making a positive difference every day to the lives of the people we support. Enable creates a bespoke team around every individual we support,

You’ll have the chance to work closely with people who are ready for a fresh start, helping them achieve their goals and prepare for life beyond our accommodation. CrossReach has been at the forefront of high quality social care for over 150 years, providing loving care to people of all ages and s

ENABLE Scotland creates a bespoke team around every individual we support, and our team of Personal Assistants work collaboratively to ensure the safety, wellbeing and aspirations of the people we support are met. The people we support have many varied interests and hobbies and have many of the same

You will be part of a team assisting nursery officers in the delivery of early learning and childcare including supporting lunchtimes, working with individual/groups of children and the organisation of playrooms. It is essential that you demonstrate a commitment and ability to undertake the required

We recruit people based on their values and transferrable skills. Enable is a dynamic and vibrant organisation dedicated to improving the lives of people with learning disabilities and other support requirements. Personal Assistants (Support Workers) have the most important role within Enable by m

We are looking for people who share our core values and can apply these to the work that they do. Providing person-centred practical and emotional support to empower the people we care for, as outlined in individual support plans. Promote the health and well-being of the people we support and ensure

Enable creates a bespoke team around every individual we support, and our team of Personal Assistants work collaboratively to ensure the safety, wellbeing and aspirations of the people we support are met. The people we support have many varied interests and hobbies and have many of the same dreams a

Communicate clearly and kindly with young people to help reduce any barriers to presence, participation and achievement in school. Exhibit the interpersonal skills required to play a full part in safeguarding and nurturing young people, offering the right balance of challenge and support. Use their

The people we support love to get the most out of life, Working at GHSS you will be supporting people to maintain their tenancy’s, build and maintain relationships and explore their interests. The people we support have many varied interests and hobbies and have many of the same dreams and a

The people we support have many varied interests and hobbies and have many of the same dreams and aspirations as we do; they just too often do not get the opportunity to experience these same opportunities. The Victoria Service is looking for enthusiastic personal assistants who can help to make a r

Personal Assistants (Support Workers) have the most important role within Enable by making a positive difference every day to the lives of the people we support. Enable creates a bespoke team around every individual we support, and our team of Personal Assistants work collaboratively to ensure the

Chief Executive Officer, Victim Support Scotland. Victim Support Scotland (VSS) is the leading independent charity supporting people affected by crime across Scotland. We are now seeking an exceptional Chief Executive to lead our organisation into its next chapter.

Personal Assistants (Support Workers) have the most important role within Enable by making a positive difference every day to the lives of the people we support. Enable creates a bespoke team around every individual we support, and our team of Personal Assistants work collaboratively to ensure the

Care of older people experience / qualification.

If you think you share the same interests and have the commitment, dedication, and above all, desire to support people to get the most out of life; then please apply now!. We recruit people based on their values and transferrable skills. Enable is a dynamic and vibrant organisation dedicated to im

Superior Healthcare is looking for a.You will be supporting a client with severe learning disabilities who lives at home with their family.The family would like a carer who is supportive, fun and will engage with their daughter.Adult or child complex care experience.Someone confident, uses good init

Health cash plans providing a wide range of health benefits to help people cover the cost of their everyday health care. Personal Assistants (Support Workers) have the most important role within Enable by making a positive difference every day to the lives of the people we support. Enable creates

Have experience supporting children, young people, or vulnerable adults (professionally or personally).

Personal Assistants (Support Workers) have the most important role within Enable by making a positive difference every day to the lives of the people we support. Enable creates a bespoke team around every individual we support, and our team of Personal Assistants work collaboratively to ensure the

Experienced, confident carers who have supported people with complex needs.

The people we support have many varied interests and hobbies and have many of the same dreams and aspirations as we do; they just too often do not get the opportunity to experience these same opportunities. We recruit people based on their values and transferrable skills. The ability to adapt your c

This is a pivotal appointment, offering the chance to lead a sizeable operation with full responsibility for performance, people, and growth across commercial/domestic plumbing, heating, and HVAC services.

Our vision is to invest in the canal network to generate lasting benefit for people and communities; celebrating their industrial heritage, ensuring they offer quality green and blue spaces for people and communities and contribute to Scotlands resilience in tackling climate change.

Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference in people’s lives? At the Dick Stewart Service, we provide supported accommodation for male ex-offenders, helping them transition back into the community after prison. You’ll have the chance to work closely with people who

Having worked in a demanding and emotional environment you have a genuine interest in building supportive relationships and helping people; and having provided bereavement support to families, you understand processes of grief, loss and change - and how best to help others deal with its impact.