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Are you enthusiastic about making a difference in young people’s lives?
Helm’s long-term vision is a Scotland where all young people dare to dream and can make those dreams a reality. Our more immediate mission is to ensure that young people in Scotland have access to the education and training that supports them to learn. Our strategy for achieving this focuses on three key activities:
Remove Barriers to Learning and Employment
Develop Education, Training and Employment Services
We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual who is an education and employment sector ambassador with a deep working understanding of the issues facing disadvantaged young people and families in Dundee and throughout Scotland. You will have significant leadership, management and change experience, the gravitas and credibility to engage effectively with education and employability professionals, and the energy and personality required to lead a youth-focused organisation with authenticity and drive. The successful candidate will have significant senior management experience in a relatively large organisation in an education, social work, or youth work environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide leadership to the charity and inspire others to embody its values
Develop and lead the charity's strategy
Create strategic partnerships outside the charity
Create a high-quality work environment that is attractive to staff
Ensure compliance with regulatory and legal requirements
Take executive responsibility for the financial leadership of Helm
Be responsible for the implementation of Helm’s business and operational plans
What do we give you in return? We provide you with a competitive salary, 35 days annual leave, health benefits, a pension plan, a generous range of benefits and job satisfaction with a real opportunity to make a difference every day.
We are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all young people and use a thorough and rigorous recruitment and selection process including PVG Scheme checks to ensure this commitment is not compromised.
Application notes
To apply for this position please refer to the News Section of the Helm website – helmtraining.co.uk for further information and an application pack. CVs are not to be submitted. Closing date: Monday 3rd February 2025 Interviews: Thursday 20th February 2025 Chief Executive Officer Postcode: DD1 2EY Join Hillcrest Homes as our New Chief Executive – Lead, Innovate, Inspire Hillcrest Homes is excited to seek a visionary and accomplished individual to take the helm as our new Chief Executive. A distinguished leader in social housing across Scotland, Hillcrest has a rich history of providing high-quality, affordable homes, building and maintaining vibrant, sustainable communities and delivering high-quality social care services. This is your opportunity to guide an organisation committed to helping people live better lives, fostering inclusivity, innovation, and excellence in everything we do. About the Role: As Chief Executive, you will steer Hillcrest into its next chapter, shaping strategic direction and delivering growth while ensuring robust financial stability and governance. You will report directly to the Governing Body and be supported by a talented Executive Leadership Team. You will oversee the organisation’s operations, from developing new and maintaining existing homes, expanding services to championing environmental sustainability through our ambitious Net Zero Strategy and enhancing the quality of lives of the people we support. Key Responsibilities: Shape and implement strategic direction and growth. Provide strong leadership to your team and the wider business Ensure financial stability and robust governance. Cultivate a positive organisational culture valuing collaboration, diversity, and continuous improvement. Develop and align comprehensive business plans with our mission. Engage with stakeholders, including tenants, government officials, and regulatory bodies. Advocate for Hillcrest’s vision and build impactful partnerships. About You: The ideal candidate will bring substantial experience operating at a senior level within complex organisations. Your financial acumen and governance expertise will be complemented by a proven ability to foster partnerships, deliver results, and establish a customer-focused performance culture. Adept at communication, with strong influencing skills and the ability to lead and motivate high-performing teams. You will be a champion of equality, diversity, and inclusion. Familiarity with Scotland’s housing and support sector and its regulatory framework will be advantageous. This is more than a leadership role, it is a chance to leave a legacy, driving innovation and sustainability in social housing while empowering communities to thrive. If you are ready to lead an organisation with a proud history and an exciting future, we want to hear from you. What We Offer: 42 days annual leave per year inclusive of Public Holidays Choice of pensions schemes - auto enrolment with NOW Pensions employee contributes 5%, employer contributes 3% or The Pension Trust Pensions scheme where both employee and employer contributions are 8.5% Hybrid working opportunity 35.25 hours per week Free health plan scheme with the ability to upgrade As a well-established outdoor development and activities centre, we are currently seeking a dynamic Chief Executive to lead us into the next exciting phase of our organisation. The ideal candidate will have experience of leadership and development within the voluntary sector. This role will drive the strategic direction of our mission and work collaboratively with our range of stakeholders who care deeply about our aims- including Trustees, members, employees, volunteers, funders, and the local community. You will directly lead our staff team of 12. They will demonstrate innovation and a genuine passion for supporting young people and the community, as well as a connection to nature and environment. Importantly, they will be committed to the values of Wiston Lodge, the ethos of the third sector, and approach of community learning and development more widely. The Organisation Wiston Lodge is a well-known and loved charitable organisation focused on offering educational & outdoors programmes to vulnerable adults, young people, and wider community. We do this by utilising our 50+ acre rural estate. We have been operating as a non-profit organisation since 2007. Wiston Lodge has between 5,000-7,000 people access its grounds and programmes annually, and is supported by a group of Trustees, and delivered by a committed staff and volunteer team. About Perth and Kinross Countryside Trust (PKCT) The Perth and Kinross Countryside Trust (PKCT) is a well-established, dynamic charity dedicated to conserving, enhancing, and promoting opportunities for enjoyment in the natural environment of Perth and Kinross. Our mission is to connect people to nature, inspire stewardship of our stunning countryside, and ensure its sustainability for future generations. The Opportunity With the retirement of the existing Director in late summer 2025, the Trustees are seeking an inspiring and strategic leader to serve as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Reporting to the Board of Trustees, you will lead the organisation into its next chapter of growth, ensuring the Trust delivers its ambitious goals to improve and promote access to the countryside throughout Perth and Kinross, making it one of the most accessible and appealing destinations in Scotland. This exciting opportunity will suit a driven, self-motivated, innovative and inspiring leader to manage this small charity in the heart of Scotland. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership: Work with the Trustees and staff to develop and deliver the Trust’s vision, mission, and strategic plan, ensuring alignment with environmental, community, and stakeholder priorities. Operational Management: Oversee all operations, ensuring efficient use of resources and delivering high-quality projects and programmes. Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with partners, funders, local authorities, and community groups to promote collaboration and secure funding. Financial Oversight: Ensure robust financial management, sustainability, and reporting, maximising income streams and diversifying funding opportunities. Team Leadership: Inspire, motivate, and support a dedicated team, fostering a positive and inclusive organisational culture. Advocacy: Act as an ambassador for PKCT, representing the Trust locally and nationally, to elevate its profile and impact. About You We are looking for an accomplished leader with: A proven track record in senior leadership roles, ideally in the environmental, charity, or public sectors. Exceptional strategic and operational management skills. Demonstrated success in securing and managing funding streams. Strong communication, networking, and advocacy skills. A passion for the natural environment and community engagement. Experience in managing teams and fostering a positive organizational culture. Knowledge of Scotland’s environmental landscape and rural challenges (desirable). What We Offer A unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the environment and communities of Perth and Kinross. A supportive, collaborative team and board environment. The chance to lead a well-regarded organisation with ambitious goals. MAS is Scotland’s leading money charity, committed to promoting financial wellbeing across Scotland. We support individuals in debt, provide essential training and resources to money advisers, and influence policy to create a fairer financial landscape. As a membership organisation, we empower the money advice sector through comprehensive training, events, and resources, ensuring that advisers are well-equipped to meet the growing demand for financial guidance. In addition to advocating for fair treatment of people in debt, we play a crucial role in influencing policy and improving financial capability. Our efforts include delivering educational workshops in schools, colleges, and workplaces, and providing a strong, persuasive voice for consumers and the advice sector. By working closely with our members, we address early signs of consumer harm and help shape a more just and responsive financial environment in Scotland. Job Purpose MAS is moving into an exciting new phase of its evolution. The Board of Trustees, in conjunction with the Senior Leadership Team have agreed to an ambitious new strategy to secure Money Advice Scotland as a thought leader with a clear mission: “Money Advice Scotland is empowering all sectors in Scotland to build a collaborative and multi-disciplinary front-line to tackle the human impact of debt and improve financial well-being. Money Advisors can’t do this alone. Each sector is different with unique challenges and a specific role in helping Scotland’s money advisors tackle debt issues in the classrooms; workplaces and homes of Scotland. We will engage with each sector, understand its role and help to equip key decision makers to join our ‘trauma-informed’ debt network. Let’s broaden the front-line of understanding and support to deal with individuals with debt. Wherever they are. And whoever they are.” We are looking for a new CEO to help to deliver this vision. A natural campaigner with a track record of matching societal need with campaigns which cut-through and engage partners and potential funders. Our new CEO will have several key attributes: a track record of creating thought leadership via advocacy and campaigning underpinned by collaborative research well-networked in some or all of the sectors we are targeting (business, financial services, housing, education and political) a communicator and campaigner. Someone equally comfortable winning hearts and minds in the Boardroom as they are in the Newsroom commercially-savvy and politically connected someone who understands trauma and how to rectify it The CEO will provide visionary leadership and work closely with the Board of Trustees and the Senior Leadership Team to advance the mission of MAS. Building on the strong foundation already established, the CEO will focus on driving the organisation’s external growth by forging strategic partnerships, expanding our influence, and developing new income streams. With a clear strategic plan in place, the CEO’s primary role will be to champion MAS’s mission externally, positioning the organisation as a leader in financial well-being across Scotland. While the Senior Leadership Team oversees day-to-day operations, the CEO will be a dynamic and outward-focused leader, responsible for enhancing our public profile, fostering key relationships, and ensuring the financial sustainability of the organisation through innovative income generation and strategic networking.
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To apply for this position please refer to the News Section of the Helm website – helmtraining.co.uk for further information and an application pack. CVs are not to be submitted. Closing date: Monday 3rd February 2025 Interviews: Thursday 20th February 2025 Chief Executive Officer Postcode: DD1 2EY Join Hillcrest Homes as our New Chief Executive – Lead, Innovate, Inspire Hillcrest Homes is excited to seek a visionary and accomplished individual to take the helm as our new Chief Executive. A distinguished leader in social housing across Scotland, Hillcrest has a rich history of providing high-quality, affordable homes, building and maintaining vibrant, sustainable communities and delivering high-quality social care services. This is your opportunity to guide an organisation committed to helping people live better lives, fostering inclusivity, innovation, and excellence in everything we do. About the Role: As Chief Executive, you will steer Hillcrest into its next chapter, shaping strategic direction and delivering growth while ensuring robust financial stability and governance. You will report directly to the Governing Body and be supported by a talented Executive Leadership Team. You will oversee the organisation’s operations, from developing new and maintaining existing homes, expanding services to championing environmental sustainability through our ambitious Net Zero Strategy and enhancing the quality of lives of the people we support. Key Responsibilities: Shape and implement strategic direction and growth. Provide strong leadership to your team and the wider business Ensure financial stability and robust governance. Cultivate a positive organisational culture valuing collaboration, diversity, and continuous improvement. Develop and align comprehensive business plans with our mission. Engage with stakeholders, including tenants, government officials, and regulatory bodies. Advocate for Hillcrest’s vision and build impactful partnerships. About You: The ideal candidate will bring substantial experience operating at a senior level within complex organisations. Your financial acumen and governance expertise will be complemented by a proven ability to foster partnerships, deliver results, and establish a customer-focused performance culture. Adept at communication, with strong influencing skills and the ability to lead and motivate high-performing teams. You will be a champion of equality, diversity, and inclusion. Familiarity with Scotland’s housing and support sector and its regulatory framework will be advantageous. This is more than a leadership role, it is a chance to leave a legacy, driving innovation and sustainability in social housing while empowering communities to thrive. If you are ready to lead an organisation with a proud history and an exciting future, we want to hear from you. What We Offer: 42 days annual leave per year inclusive of Public Holidays Choice of pensions schemes - auto enrolment with NOW Pensions employee contributes 5%, employer contributes 3% or The Pension Trust Pensions scheme where both employee and employer contributions are 8.5% Hybrid working opportunity 35.25 hours per week Free health plan scheme with the ability to upgrade As a well-established outdoor development and activities centre, we are currently seeking a dynamic Chief Executive to lead us into the next exciting phase of our organisation. The ideal candidate will have experience of leadership and development within the voluntary sector. This role will drive the strategic direction of our mission and work collaboratively with our range of stakeholders who care deeply about our aims- including Trustees, members, employees, volunteers, funders, and the local community. You will directly lead our staff team of 12. They will demonstrate innovation and a genuine passion for supporting young people and the community, as well as a connection to nature and environment. Importantly, they will be committed to the values of Wiston Lodge, the ethos of the third sector, and approach of community learning and development more widely. The Organisation Wiston Lodge is a well-known and loved charitable organisation focused on offering educational & outdoors programmes to vulnerable adults, young people, and wider community. We do this by utilising our 50+ acre rural estate. We have been operating as a non-profit organisation since 2007. Wiston Lodge has between 5,000-7,000 people access its grounds and programmes annually, and is supported by a group of Trustees, and delivered by a committed staff and volunteer team. About Perth and Kinross Countryside Trust (PKCT) The Perth and Kinross Countryside Trust (PKCT) is a well-established, dynamic charity dedicated to conserving, enhancing, and promoting opportunities for enjoyment in the natural environment of Perth and Kinross. Our mission is to connect people to nature, inspire stewardship of our stunning countryside, and ensure its sustainability for future generations. The Opportunity With the retirement of the existing Director in late summer 2025, the Trustees are seeking an inspiring and strategic leader to serve as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Reporting to the Board of Trustees, you will lead the organisation into its next chapter of growth, ensuring the Trust delivers its ambitious goals to improve and promote access to the countryside throughout Perth and Kinross, making it one of the most accessible and appealing destinations in Scotland. This exciting opportunity will suit a driven, self-motivated, innovative and inspiring leader to manage this small charity in the heart of Scotland. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership: Work with the Trustees and staff to develop and deliver the Trust’s vision, mission, and strategic plan, ensuring alignment with environmental, community, and stakeholder priorities. Operational Management: Oversee all operations, ensuring efficient use of resources and delivering high-quality projects and programmes. Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with partners, funders, local authorities, and community groups to promote collaboration and secure funding. Financial Oversight: Ensure robust financial management, sustainability, and reporting, maximising income streams and diversifying funding opportunities. Team Leadership: Inspire, motivate, and support a dedicated team, fostering a positive and inclusive organisational culture. Advocacy: Act as an ambassador for PKCT, representing the Trust locally and nationally, to elevate its profile and impact. About You We are looking for an accomplished leader with: A proven track record in senior leadership roles, ideally in the environmental, charity, or public sectors. Exceptional strategic and operational management skills. Demonstrated success in securing and managing funding streams. Strong communication, networking, and advocacy skills. A passion for the natural environment and community engagement. Experience in managing teams and fostering a positive organizational culture. Knowledge of Scotland’s environmental landscape and rural challenges (desirable). What We Offer A unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the environment and communities of Perth and Kinross. A supportive, collaborative team and board environment. The chance to lead a well-regarded organisation with ambitious goals. MAS is Scotland’s leading money charity, committed to promoting financial wellbeing across Scotland. We support individuals in debt, provide essential training and resources to money advisers, and influence policy to create a fairer financial landscape. As a membership organisation, we empower the money advice sector through comprehensive training, events, and resources, ensuring that advisers are well-equipped to meet the growing demand for financial guidance. In addition to advocating for fair treatment of people in debt, we play a crucial role in influencing policy and improving financial capability. Our efforts include delivering educational workshops in schools, colleges, and workplaces, and providing a strong, persuasive voice for consumers and the advice sector. By working closely with our members, we address early signs of consumer harm and help shape a more just and responsive financial environment in Scotland. Job Purpose MAS is moving into an exciting new phase of its evolution. The Board of Trustees, in conjunction with the Senior Leadership Team have agreed to an ambitious new strategy to secure Money Advice Scotland as a thought leader with a clear mission: “Money Advice Scotland is empowering all sectors in Scotland to build a collaborative and multi-disciplinary front-line to tackle the human impact of debt and improve financial well-being. Money Advisors can’t do this alone. Each sector is different with unique challenges and a specific role in helping Scotland’s money advisors tackle debt issues in the classrooms; workplaces and homes of Scotland. We will engage with each sector, understand its role and help to equip key decision makers to join our ‘trauma-informed’ debt network. Let’s broaden the front-line of understanding and support to deal with individuals with debt. Wherever they are. And whoever they are.” We are looking for a new CEO to help to deliver this vision. A natural campaigner with a track record of matching societal need with campaigns which cut-through and engage partners and potential funders. Our new CEO will have several key attributes: a track record of creating thought leadership via advocacy and campaigning underpinned by collaborative research well-networked in some or all of the sectors we are targeting (business, financial services, housing, education and political) a communicator and campaigner. Someone equally comfortable winning hearts and minds in the Boardroom as they are in the Newsroom commercially-savvy and politically connected someone who understands trauma and how to rectify it The CEO will provide visionary leadership and work closely with the Board of Trustees and the Senior Leadership Team to advance the mission of MAS. Building on the strong foundation already established, the CEO will focus on driving the organisation’s external growth by forging strategic partnerships, expanding our influence, and developing new income streams. With a clear strategic plan in place, the CEO’s primary role will be to champion MAS’s mission externally, positioning the organisation as a leader in financial well-being across Scotland. While the Senior Leadership Team oversees day-to-day operations, the CEO will be a dynamic and outward-focused leader, responsible for enhancing our public profile, fostering key relationships, and ensuring the financial sustainability of the organisation through innovative income generation and strategic networking.
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