Non-renumerated

Scotland | Predominantly remote with meetings across Central Scotland and occasionally London

Haemophilia Scotland is seeking to appoint a new Chair to lead its Board of Trustees at a pivotal moment for the organisation and the community it serves.

Haemophilia Scotland is the national charity supporting people affected by bleeding disorders, including haemophilia and von Willebrand’s condition. The organisation plays a vital role in improving health, wellbeing and quality of life for its members, while also influencing policy, strengthening services and ensuring the voices of those affected are heard at the highest levels.

The organisation has established itself as a key anchor for the bleeding disorders community in Scotland, delivering support across all aspects of living with a condition, while working closely with the NHS, government and partner organisations.

This is a critical period for the charity. Following the outcome of the Infected Blood Inquiry, and ongoing work around compensation and justice, the Chair will play a central role in supporting the organisation’s continued advocacy while also helping to shape its longer-term strategic focus on member support, sustainability and future service delivery.

The Role

The Chair will provide leadership to the Board of Trustees, ensuring the organisation is well governed, strategically focused and effective in delivering its mission.

Working closely with the Director, the Chair will support the organisation through a complex external environment while maintaining strong governance, clarity of purpose and a focus on member outcomes.

The role will involve engagement with a wide range of stakeholders including members, clinicians, government representatives and partner organisations, alongside supporting the Board to operate effectively and make well-informed decisions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing leadership to the Board, ensuring effective governance and strategic oversight
• Supporting the development and delivery of the organisation’s strategic priorities
• Ensuring the organisation remains focused on delivering high-quality support to members
• Representing the organisation in engagement with government, NHS partners and sector bodies
• Supporting and appraising the Director, providing guidance and constructive challenge
• Ensuring the Board operates cohesively, making best use of trustees’ skills and experience
• Supporting the organisation to maintain strong external relationships and sustainable funding
• Representing the organisation publicly and confidently articulating the views of Haemophilia Scotland across stakeholder, media and public settings

The Candidate

We are seeking an experienced and credible individual who can bring strategic leadership, sound judgement and strong relationship-building skills to the role.

You may come from the public, private or third sector, with experience of operating at a senior level and an understanding of governance and leadership.

You will demonstrate:

• Senior leadership or management experience
• An understanding of governance and the role of a Board Chair
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
• The ability to operate confidently within complex and sensitive environments
• A collaborative and inclusive leadership style

An understanding of the health sector, public policy or experience of engaging with government and public bodies would be advantageous.

Lived experience of a bleeding disorder - whether personal, as a family member or through professional experience, would be particularly valuable. The organisation is committed to ensuring that lived experience is strongly represented within its Board.

Time Commitment

The time commitment for this role will vary. Trustee Board meetings take place approximately four times per year, alongside regular engagement with stakeholders and partners.

Due to ongoing work relating to the Infected Blood Inquiry and compensation arrangements, the role currently requires a higher level of commitment, which may be up to the equivalent of several days per month. This is expected to reduce over time as the organisation’s focus evolves.

Most meetings are held remotely, with occasional in-person meetings.

Terms of Appointment

This is a voluntary, unremunerated position. Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.

The successful candidate will initially be co-opted to the Board and appointed as Vice Chair, with a view to transitioning into the Chair role within approximately 6–9 months.

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to lead a respected national charity at a significant moment in its development.

The successful candidate will help guide the organisation through a period of continued advocacy and transition, while supporting its longer-term focus on strengthening member support, securing sustainable funding and delivering meaningful impact for people affected by bleeding disorders across Scotland.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Lauryn Pringle or Debbie Shields at Aspen People on 0141 212 7571.

For any administrative enquiries, please contact 0141 212 7555.

To apply, please upload your CV and cover letter (as one document).

Recruitment Timetable

 Closing date - Monday 15^th June

Longlist interviews - w/c 29^th June

Shortlist interviews - w/c 6^th July

Non-renumerated

Scotland | Predominantly remote with occasional in-person meetings across Central Scotland and occasionally London

Haemophilia Scotland is seeking to appoint new Trustees to join its Board and support the organisation at an important stage in its development.

Haemophilia Scotland is the national charity supporting people affected by bleeding disorders, including haemophilia and von Willebrand’s condition. The organisation provides vital information, advocacy and community support, working closely with the NHS, Scottish Government and partner organisations to improve outcomes and quality of life for its members.

With a growing membership and increasing influence, the organisation plays a key role as a voice for the bleeding disorders community in Scotland. Trustees are central to ensuring the charity remains well governed, sustainable and focused on delivering meaningful impact.

The Role

As a Trustee, you will contribute to the governance and strategic direction of the organisation, working collectively with fellow Trustees and the Director to ensure the charity delivers on its mission and operates effectively.

Trustees are responsible for ensuring the organisation acts in line with its charitable purposes, meets its legal obligations and continues to provide high-quality support to its members.

In addition to general Trustee responsibilities, we are particularly interested in individuals who can contribute to the Board in the following areas:

• Financial oversight, including taking on the role of Treasurer
• Human Resources, employment policy or organisational development
• Governance and leadership, with potential to take on a Vice Chair role

We are also keen to hear from individuals who bring insight or lived experience relevant to the communities we support, including:

• People with bleeding disorders or their family members
• Parents of children with a bleeding disorder
• Individuals with knowledge of von Willebrand’s condition
• Clinical or healthcare professionals working in this field

The Candidate

We are seeking individuals who are committed to the organisation’s purpose and can contribute effectively at Board level.

You may come from a range of professional or lived experience backgrounds and do not need previous Trustee experience, although this would be beneficial.

You will demonstrate:

• An interest in governance and the effective running of a charity
• The ability to think strategically and contribute to informed decision-making
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• A collaborative and constructive approach to working with others
• Sound judgement and a commitment to acting in the best interests of the organisation

Lived experience of a bleeding disorder, whether personal or through family or professional experience, is highly valued, and the organisation is committed to maintaining strong representation of lived experience within its Board. We are particularly keen to encourage applications from women with bleeding disorders as part of our commitment to building a diverse and balanced Board.

Time Commitment

The Board meets approximately four times per year, alongside the Annual General Meeting and additional meetings depending on Trustee roles and organisational priorities.

Most meetings are held remotely, with occasional in-person meetings.

Trustees are expected to commit sufficient time to prepare for and attend meetings and to contribute to the work of the Board.

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to play a meaningful role in a respected national charity, supporting people affected by bleeding disorders across Scotland.

As a Trustee, you will contribute to shaping the organisation’s future direction, supporting its members and ensuring it continues to deliver impact during a period of ongoing development and opportunity.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Lauryn Pringle or Debbie Shields at Aspen People on 0141 212 7571.

For any administrative enquiries, please contact 0141 212 7555.

To apply, please upload your CV and cover letter (as one document).

Recruitment Timetable

 Closing date - Monday 15^th June

Longlist interviews - w/c 29^th June

Shortlist interviews - w/c 6^th July

Regulatory Committee 

Honorarium Payment

For more information, please visit our dedicated microsite: https://www.aspenpeople.co.uk/microsite/lsos/

We all need the help of a solicitor at some point in our lives. Whether buying a home, setting up a new business, dealing with the complex processes from the death of a loved one, or handling a dispute in the workplace, we all need access to legal advice and the help of qualified legal professionals.

As the regulator of over 13,000 Scottish solicitors, the Law Society works to make sure the standards in the profession are high. We want to make sure people get a quality service, and that the hard-earned reputation of our members is maintained.

Our Regulatory Committee plays a critical leadership role in this work. With a range of new and important powers from legislation passed by the Scottish Parliament in 2025, the committee will be driving forward improvements in the way solicitors are regulated, including complaints handling and creating a whole new system of business level standard setting.

Why join?

By joining the Regulatory Committee, you will:

• Play a key role in shaping the implementation of the Regulation of Legal Services (Scotland) Act 2025 from the start, modernising and improving the way solicitors are regulated.
• Contribute your knowledge and expertise to guide regulatory policy and decision-making
• Collaborate with a diverse group of professionals
• Gain valuable experience in regulation and oversight
• Help establish a strong foundation for the committee’s work

What will you be responsible for?

The Regulatory Committee is responsible for delivering key regulatory objectives and plays a leadership role in setting the priorities and strategic approach. While regulatory sub-committees are responsible for taking individual decisions, the Regulatory Committee plays an essential oversight role in the Society’s work, including on:

• Setting, enforcing and monitoring standards, including agreeing new practice rules.
• Investigating complaints about solicitor conduct and where appropriate prosecuting before the Scottish Solicitors' Discipline Tribunal.
• Proactively inspecting the finances of hundreds of legal firms to ensure client money is protected.
• Intervening directly in firms when there is a critical need to do so, including appointing judicial factors.
• Processing Client Protection Fund claims efficiently to ensure people who are the victims of a solicitor's dishonesty get the appropriate compensation.

Key changes

The Regulation of Legal Services (Scotland) Act 2025 was 10 years in the making and delivers significant changes to the way the Law Society handles regulatory functions. The Act:

• Sets new regulatory objectives for the Law Society and new regulatory principles, including supporting the rule of law and the interests of justice, protecting the interests of consumers and the wider public interest, and promoting an independent, strong and diverse legal profession.
• Reaffirms that all regulatory functions must be administered by the Regulatory Committee, making this committee the autonomous decision-making body on regulatory matters relating to Scottish solicitors.
• Gives the Regulatory Committee (and its sub-committees) a range of new powers including creating and implementing a new system of firm level “entity” regulation, wider powers to suspend a solicitor, and a new ability to require information from a solicitor and firm before a complaint is made.
• Requires that the Regulatory Committee report to the Scottish Parliament for the first time on an annual basis, setting out how the public interest is being maintained.
• Empowers to appoint its own members once the new committee is established.

Time Commitment and Expenses

The new committee is expected to commence and start work formally from January 2027. New members will be invited to attend the current Regulatory Committee for the remainder of 2026 as part of a managed induction and transition process.

The successful candidates are required to attend committee meetings as scheduled. The Committee currently meets on average 6–7 times per year, with meetings typically lasting around 2.5 hours. Meetings are usually held on Thursdays between 10.00am and 12.30pm, and meeting dates are scheduled up to 12 months in advance.

As this is a new Committee, meeting arrangements may be reviewed once it is established, and there may occasionally be a need for ad‑hoc meetings.

In addition to attending meetings, members should allow time to read papers and supporting information in advance and to respond to emails relating to committee business.

Meetings are held on a hybrid basis, via MS Teams and in the Society’s office. Members are encouraged to attend in person whenever possible.

These positions will receive an honorarium payment, and reasonable expenses in attending meetings will be reimbursed.

Length of Term

Appointments normally run for a three‑year term and will commence on 1 January 2027.
As all members will be appointed at the same time, it may be decided that terms of office are staggered to support continuity.
Following formal approval, successful candidates will be invited to attend Committee meetings as an observer on 8 October and 3 December, as part of the induction process prior to taking up their role.

Application Process

Applications will be considered by the Nominations Committee who will put their selection forward to the Society’s Council for approval. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.
The Nominations Committee secretary will confirm the appointments in writing shortly after formal approval has been given, including the approved term of office and other key information.

We have provided below a note of the critical dates within this recruitment campaign which will help you plan your diary:

Closing date for applications: Friday 12th June

Interviews: Week Commencing 22nd June and Week Commencing 29th June

For a confidential discussion please get in touch with Catriona Mackie or David Currie at Aspen People on 0141 212 7555.

Senior Transformation Programme Director (Fixed-Term, 2 Years)

Salary: £85,000

About Us

Queen Margaret University (QMU) is a values-led university focused on education, research and innovation that creates positive social impact. Based on a modern campus near Edinburgh, QMU is known for its inclusive, person-centred approach and strengths across healthcare, social sciences, creative arts, business, enterprise and teaching.

About the Opportunity

QMU is embarking on a significant period of transformation to strengthen financial sustainability, modernise operations and accelerate digital capability across the University.

Reporting to the Principal & Vice-Chancellor, the Senior Transformation Programme Director will lead the delivery of a major institution-wide transformation programme over a two-year period. This high-profile leadership role will oversee the redesign of the University’s operating model alongside the development of a more digitally enabled organisation.

Working closely with senior leaders across academic and professional services, you will bring structure, pace and delivery focus to a complex portfolio of change.

What You’ll Be Doing

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the delivery of QMU’s transformation and financial recovery programme, translating strategy into a clear implementation roadmap with defined milestones and outcomes
• Establish and lead a Transformation Office/PMO, ensuring strong governance, integrated planning, RAID management and benefits tracking
• Drive operating model redesign, process optimisation and service improvement to reduce complexity and improve efficiency
• Oversee delivery of the University’s digital spine, supporting automation, analytics, improved data quality and better decision-making
• Support organisational change in partnership with senior leaders and HR, helping embed a culture of continuous improvement
• Advise the Senior Leadership Team on programme governance, risks, reporting and delivery priorities
• Explore opportunities to enhance institutional effectiveness through AI, advanced analytics and emerging technologies

About You

You will be an experienced transformation leader with a strong track record of delivering complex organisational change, ideally within Higher Education or similarly complex environments.

You should bring experience of leading large-scale transformation programmes, operating model redesign and PMO leadership, alongside the ability to translate strategy into delivery at pace. Strong stakeholder management skills, commercial awareness and an understanding of digital and data-led transformation are essential.

Experience of financial recovery, shared services, enterprise systems or AI-enabled transformation would be advantageous.

How to Apply

For further information or an informal discussion about the role, please contact Aspen People: Katharine Price 07899 791 508, Gillian Blackadder 07475 035 621 or Donogh O’Brien 07795 812 574. The Office number is: 0141 212 7555

To apply, please visit the microsite at:  www.aspenpeople.co.uk/qmu 

Closing date: Midnight, Monday 8 June 2026

First stage interviews (virtual): Friday 19 June 2026

Final stage interviews (in person): Monday 29 June 2026

Property & Estate Manager

Salary: c.£65,000 - £70,000
Perth

The Gannochy Trust was founded in 1937 by Scottish businessman and philanthropist Arthur Kinmond Bell, known as A.K. Bell. His unique approach to philanthropy has matured into a lasting legacy that has improved the quality of life of many thousands of people. The Gannochy Trust provide almost 300 houses for rent; manages an estate of 700 acres, including farms and woodlands; and funds charities, both in Perth and Kinross and across Scotland.

The Trust’s strategic plan and estate strategy supports the objectives that were set out by AK Bell in the Trust Deed. This includes providing affordable, high-quality housing; an estate that protects and enhances green spaces and ensures good agricultural husbandry; improving community life through the use of Trust’s assets; and an efficiently run Trust through people development and management of resources. The Property and Estate Manager works closely with the Chief Executive and Trustees to discharge these responsibilities, with particular emphasis on the management and development of the Trust’s housing and estate.

The Property and Estate Manager will be appointed for their interest, passion and concern for the primary vision of the Trust, as well as the overall contribution they can make with their skills and knowledge to the Trust’s future development and success. He / she will have extensive knowledge and experience in property and/or estate management. The successful candidate should also have a good understanding of developing and implementing strategy as well as experience of the delivery of a range of capital and maintenance projects and work plans. The Trust are looking for an experienced and energetic individual who can work with tenants, key stakeholders and the wider community, and become an ambassador for the organisation.

For more information on the organisation, role and how to apply, please visit http://www.aspenpeople.co.uk/gannochy  

For a confidential discussion please contact Catriona Mackie or David Currie at our recruitment partners, Aspen People, on 0141 212 7555.

Closing date for applications is Friday 5^th June 2026.  

Hybrid | 6-month Fixed Term Contract
Starting Salary: £35,000 (pro-rata for length of service)

We’re looking for a creative and skilled Digital Learning Designer to develop engaging, high-quality digital learning content for staff and volunteers.

Working with internal teams and subject matter experts, you’ll design and deliver a range of blended learning solutions, including e-learning modules, interactive content, and multimedia resources, ensuring all outputs are accessible, impactful, and aligned with best practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop engaging digital learning content (e-learning, microlearning, multimedia)
• Apply instructional design principles to create effective, learner-centred experiences
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate content into interactive formats
• Ensure accessibility, quality, and brand consistency across all materials
• Support improvements to digital learning platforms and content libraries

About You

• Experience in digital or instructional design
• Strong skills in tools such as Articulate Storyline and Adobe Creative Suite
• Understanding of learning theory and e-learning best practice
• Confident working with LMS platforms and digital content standards
• Creative, organised, and able to deliver to deadlines

Why Apply?

This is a great opportunity to make an immediate impact within a collaborative team, shaping engaging digital learning experiences in a flexible working environment.

Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee (Voluntary, Non-Executive)

About Us

The SCQF Partnership is the custodian of Scotland’s national qualifications framework, supporting lifelong learning, skills development, and progression across education and work.

As a small, high-impact organisation, we work at the heart of Scotland’s education and skills system, with strong governance and accountability underpinning everything we do.

About the Role

We are seeking a Chair to lead our Audit and Risk Committee, providing independent oversight and assurance to the Board.

This role is central to maintaining robust governance, with a focus on financial stewardship, risk management, and transparency. You will work closely with fellow Committee members, the Board, and senior leadership to support informed, effective decision-making.

The role involves quarterly meetings (with remote options) and occasional Board engagement in Glasgow.

About You

You will bring experience in audit, finance, risk, or governance, along with Board or committee-level insight.

We are looking for someone who can offer constructive challenge, sound judgement, and confident leadership in a non-executive capacity, with a strong commitment to accountability and best practice.

This is an opportunity to contribute to an organisation that plays a key role in ensuring learning across Scotland is recognised and valued.

Voluntary role. Reasonable expenses reimbursed.

How to Apply

If you have any queries or wish to discuss the role further please contact: Katharine Price 07899 791 508 or Donogh O’Brien 07795 812 574 at Aspen People. The office number is 0141 212 7555

Further information & how to apply please review the microsite link:

https://www.aspenpeople.co.uk/microsite/scqf/

Closing date: midnight on Monday 15^th June 2026
Interviews:

Interviews (in person): Tuesday 30^th June 2026

For more information please see our dedicated recruitment microsite: https://www.aspenpeople.co.uk/mha/

Milnbank Housing Association is a well-established, community-focused organisation at the heart of the north-east of Glasgow. With a strong local identity and a clear social purpose, Milnbank has built a reputation for delivering high-quality housing services alongside meaningful community initiatives that make a lasting difference to tenants’ lives. The Association’s commitment to excellence, accountability and local engagement continues to shape its work in an increasingly complex and fast-moving operating environment.

We are now seeking an outstanding individual to join our Leadership Team as Director of Housing and Community Initiatives. This is a pivotal role with responsibility for ensuring the delivery of efficient, high-quality housing management services while leading the Association’s wider community role. It offers the opportunity to influence strategic direction, strengthen services and support the continued development of a thriving and resilient community.

Operating within a sector that continues to experience significant change, Milnbank is adapting to evolving regulatory expectations, increasing customer needs and wider economic pressures. This period of flux brings both challenge and opportunity, and it is encouraging to see the organisation responding with clarity of purpose and a renewed focus on performance, governance and community impact. The incoming Director will play a central role in sustaining this positive direction, ensuring that services remain responsive, effective and firmly aligned with the Association’s values.

The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership across housing services and community initiatives, ensuring excellent standards in allocations, tenancy sustainment, estate management, rent performance and customer engagement. You will also lead the development of community-based activity, working closely with partners and stakeholders to expand opportunities that support tenants and enhance neighbourhoods. As a key member of the Leadership Team, you will contribute to business planning, risk management and organisational performance, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and governance requirements.

This role requires a confident and collaborative leader who can motivate teams, build strong relationships and maintain a clear focus on delivering for customers. You will bring substantial experience in housing management, alongside a strong understanding of the wider social and regulatory landscape. Just as importantly, you will demonstrate a genuine commitment to community, equality and continuous improvement.

Milnbank offers a rewarding and purposeful environment in which to make a tangible difference. At a time when the organisation is evolving and strengthening its approach, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a positive future and help shape services that meet the needs and aspirations of the communities we serve.

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Nigel Fortnum or David Currie on 0141 212 7555 or at enquiries@aspenpeople.co.uk.

Please upload your CV and supporting statement (as one combined document).

Applicants will be shortlisted for interview by matching the details given in their CV and supporting statement against the role profile. We would therefore ask applicants to provide clear evidence to show how your experience, skills and knowledge match those requirements as well as why you are interested in the role. We would also be grateful if you could also include details of two referees and current salary (please note that referees will not be contacted until offer stage or without prior consent).

Please note that you will receive an automatic acknowledgement of your application – if you do not receive this please contact Nicole Don at Aspen on 0141 212 7555.

Process

We have provided below a note of the critical dates within this recruitment campaign which will help you plan your diary:

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 26th May 2026

Interviews: Monday 8th June 2026

BPK is a well-established and respected property business with a strong presence across Cumbria. With a heritage built on trusted relationships, local expertise and high standards of service, the firm has developed a reputation for delivering results across residential sales, lettings and professional services. As the property market continues to evolve, BPK is focused on strengthening its residential sales offering, enhancing performance and positioning the business for sustainable growth.

BPK is now seeking an ambitious and commercially astute Estate Agency Manager to lead and develop our residential sales function. This is a significant opportunity to take charge of a key part of the business, driving performance, shaping strategy and building a high-performing team within a competitive and fast-moving market.

BPK is entering an important phase of development, with a clear focus on growth, operational excellence and strengthening its market position across the region. This role will play a central part in that journey, providing leadership across the estate agency team while contributing to the wider direction of the business. Working closely with the Director, you will help to define and deliver a strategy that increases market share, enhances client experience and drives long-term value.

The successful candidate will bring strong leadership and commercial capability, with responsibility for sales performance, team development and day-to-day operations. You will ensure the business is well positioned in the local market, with a consistent focus on generating new instructions, progressing sales effectively and delivering a high-quality service to clients. Alongside this, you will oversee compliance, financial performance and operational processes, ensuring the agency operates efficiently and professionally at all times.

This role requires a balance of strategic thinking and hands-on delivery. You will be expected to lead from the front—supporting the team in winning business, managing key relationships and maintaining momentum across the sales pipeline—while also identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement.

We are looking for a confident and credible property professional with a strong track record in estate agency. You will have experience of leading teams, driving performance and operating in a target-driven environment. Equally important is your ability to build relationships, influence outcomes and bring clarity and direction to a team.

This is an exciting time to join BPK. With a clear ambition to grow and evolve, the business offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, shape the future of the estate agency function and play a key role in its continued success.

If you are motivated by opportunity, driven by results and ready to take on a leadership role with real scope and visibility, we would welcome your application.

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Nigel Fortnum at Aspen People on 0141 212 7572 or at enquiries@aspenpeople.co.uk

Glasgow | Hybrid Working 

Salary: c£40,000.00

Aspen People is seeking a people-focused and commercially minded Senior Consultant to join our executive search team in Glasgow. We are a specialist search business built on insight, relationships, and execution.

The Role

In this role, you will manage the full executive search lifecycle, working on senior leadership appointments across a range of sectors. This includes business development and client engagement through to senior candidate identification, headhunting, assessment, and successful placement, delivering high-quality outcomes for executive-level roles.

You will build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with senior clients and candidates, acting as a trusted advisor throughout the search process and managing live leadership vacancies from inception through to completion.

This is a role for someone who is confident operating at senior level, commercially minded, and motivated by delivering results in a professional executive search environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end senior level executive search assignments
• Identify, develop, and convert new business opportunities
• Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships
• Headhunt and engage senior-level candidates across target markets
• Advertise roles and manage candidate attraction strategies
• Screen, assess, and interview candidates
• Present shortlists and manage selection processes with clients
• Negotiate terms of engagement and manage live assignments
• Provide advice on market conditions, salaries, and career opportunities
• Ensure high-quality delivery, administration, and aftercare
• Contribute to proposals, tenders, and wider business development activity
• Build and maintain a strong professional network within your sector

About You

You are a self-motivated and commercially driven experienced Recruiter who enjoys identifying opportunities and building relationships. You are confident engaging with senior level professionals, with strong influencing and communication skills. Executive search experience would be advantageous but not essential.

You are resilient and tenacious, with the ability to manage multiple assignments while maintaining high attention to detail. You combine strong organisational skills with a customer-focused approach and take pride in delivering a high-quality service.

You are comfortable working on senior level appointments, with a proactive mindset and the ability to problem-solve, prioritise, and deliver results.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work on meaningful, high-impact appointments that shape organisations and leadership teams
• A supportive team culture based in central Glasgow, with flexible hybrid working that promotes both productivity and work–life balance.
• A development pathway within executive search, with opportunities for career progression
• A competitive salary of c£40,000 complemented by a market-leading benefits package

Glasgow | Hybrid Working 

Salary: c£30,000.00

Aspen People is looking for a driven, people-focused Researcher to join our executive search team in Glasgow.

We believe great executive search is built on insight, curiosity, and strong relationships. This is a candidate-led role, where you’ll play a central part in identifying, engaging, and building connections with senior professionals, while supporting the full search lifecycle, from initial briefing through to successful placement.

You’ll work closely with colleagues and clients, combining structured research with a highly personal, relationship-driven approach. If you enjoy engaging with people, asking the right questions, and managing detailed processes, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in executive search.

This role contributes to strategically important and meaningful appointments across a wide range of sectors, offering real insight into leadership and organisational impact.

The Role

You will be responsible for proactively identifying and engaging high-calibre candidates, matching them to live vacancies, and supporting Consultants and Directors throughout the full search lifecycle. You will also attend client briefing meetings, ensuring you have a clear understanding of each role and the type of candidate required to succeed.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, approach, and engage senior-level candidates across target markets
• Match candidates to live executive vacancies and assess suitability
• Attend client briefing meetings with clients and contribute to search strategy discussions
• Build and maintain strong, long-term candidate relationships
• Manage candidate pipelines and ensure accurate tracking throughout the process
• Produce clear candidate summaries and support shortlist development
• Coordinate key stages of the search process and ensure smooth delivery
• Gather and feedback market intelligence from candidate conversations
• Attend industry events and build sector networks

About You

You will bring prior experience in a recruitment role, with researcher experience considered a strong advantage. You are a confident communicator who thrives on engaging with senior professionals and building lasting candidate relationships. With a candidate-first mindset, you excel in delivering a high-quality experience while remaining comfortable in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment.

You are highly organised, able to manage multiple live processes, and take ownership of your work by planning, prioritising, and meeting the needs of clients and colleagues.

You are resilient and tenacious, with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to influence, question, and listen effectively. You are also innovative, with excellent attention to detail, strong time management skills, and a customer-focused approach. Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential. You will also have experience using networking platforms such as LinkedIn to identify and engage talent.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work on meaningful, high-impact appointments that shape organisations and leadership teams
• A supportive team culture based in central Glasgow, with flexible hybrid working that promotes both productivity and work–life balance.
• A development pathway within executive search, with opportunities for career progression
• A competitive salary of circa £30,000 complemented by a market-leading benefits package

Midlothian Council

Dalkeith

£71,476 -£78,219 (Grade 12)

More information can be found on our dedicated recruitment microsite at: https://www.aspenpeople.co.uk/microsite/midlothian/

Midlothian Council is seeking to appoint an experienced and dynamic Service Leader – People & Culture to provide strategic leadership for the organisation’s workforce, culture and people services. Reporting to the Chief Officer – Corporate Solutions and working closely with the Chief Executive and Corporate Management Team, this role will be central to shaping an engaged, high-performing organisation capable of delivering the Council’s long-term ambitions.

Midlothian is one of Scotland’s fastest growing areas. The Council’s Single Midlothian Plan sets out ambitions to reduce inequalities in learning, health, economic circumstances and climate change. Delivering these priorities relies on a capable, engaged workforce supported by strong leadership, modern people practices and a positive organisational culture.

The People & Culture service plays a central enabling role in achieving these ambitions, supporting workforce capability, leadership development and organisational transformation across the Council.

This is a significant leadership opportunity for an experienced HR professional who can operate confidently at corporate level while leading a proactive People & Culture service that drives culture, capability and continuous improvement.

The Role

The Service Leader – People & Culture will lead the Council’s integrated HR function, ensuring delivery of workforce strategies, people policies and organisational development that support corporate priorities and statutory responsibilities.

Acting as the Council’s lead HR professional and a key member of the Corporate Management Team, the postholder will contribute directly to organisation-wide strategy, decision-making and cultural development. This is a highly visible leadership role requiring a collaborative and engaging leader who can work across senior leaders, trade unions and external partners to support workforce transformation.

Key responsibilities include:

· Providing strategic HR leadership and advice to the Chief Executive and Corporate Management Team

· Leading workforce, people and organisational development strategies aligned to Council priorities

· Driving organisational change, transformation and workforce planning across services

· Leading equalities, wellbeing and employee engagement agendas and embedding a positive culture

· Developing a corporate learning and development strategy to strengthen leadership and capability

· Leading complex employee relations and trade union negotiations

· Ensuring HR policies comply with employment legislation, national agreements and best practice

· Representing the Council in national forums including COSLA and external bodies

· Leading and developing the People & Culture team to deliver high-quality HR support

The Candidate

Midlothian Council is seeking a credible and experienced HR leader with the capability to operate at the most senior levels of a complex public sector organisation.

You will bring a strong track record in workforce strategy, organisational development and service improvement, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively at senior level. You will be a degree-qualified, CIPD Chartered professional with significant senior HR leadership experience in a large or complex organisation, ideally within the public sector or a similarly governed environment.

You will have experience operating at corporate leadership level and contributing to organisation-wide strategy and decision-making, alongside strong knowledge of employment law, workforce governance and public sector frameworks. You will also bring experience in leading organisational change, managing teams and budgets, and delivering strategic programmes of work. A visible, collaborative and engaging leadership style, with a strong commitment to equality, inclusion and employee wellbeing, is essential.

A postgraduate management qualification or leadership development programme would be advantageous.

Working for Midlothian Council

Midlothian Council offers a supportive and progressive working environment, alongside a strong benefits package including flexible working arrangements, generous annual leave, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, and a range of wellbeing and employee support initiatives. 

For a confidential discussion on the role, please contact Lauryn Pringle or Catriona Mackie at Aspen People on 0141 212 7555.

To apply, please upload your CV and cover letter (as one document) below. Please note, all applicants should also complete an equality monitoring form, this is available for download below and should be sent to hfarman@aspenpeople.co.uk. For any administrative queries or issues please contact Hannah Farman at Aspen People on 0141 611 0856.

Recruitment Timetable:

Applications Close: Friday 29th May

Assessment Centre: Thursday 25th June

Cardiff University

Competitive Salary in the range of £77,711 - £135, 297 per annum depending on experience/Professorial banding, plus a PVC Allowance

The postholder will be appointed for a 4-year term as PVC, with the possibility of a further 4-year term. The role will be underpinned by a Professorial appointment in an academic School within the University

https://www.aspenpeople.co.uk/cardiff

About Us

Cardiff University is a leading, research-intensive institution with a clear mission: to create and share knowledge that improves lives. Our strategy, Our future, together, sets an ambitious path to deliver global impact through world-class research, education and partnerships.

We are now entering a pivotal phase - transforming our campus, digital capabilities and environments to support the needs of future generations.

About the Role

This is a rare and high-impact leadership opportunity to play a defining role in shaping the long-term future of Cardiff University.

As a member of the University Executive Board, you will lead the transformation of our campus and infrastructure - shaping modern, sustainable and inclusive physical and digital environments.

Key priorities include:

• Setting a bold vision for the future campus
• Leading estate and capital transformation programmes
• Driving digital innovation and capability
• Enabling outstanding research and education environments
• Building strategic partnerships and leading change
• Championing sustainability, inclusion and student experience

About You

You are a strategic, future-focused leader with the credibility and drive to deliver large-scale transformation.

You will bring:

• Senior leadership experience in a complex organisation
• A strong track record in delivering change (estate, digital or infrastructure)
• Academic credibility at Professorial level
• A collaborative, inclusive leadership style
• The ability to inspire, influence and deliver at scale

Above all, you will be motivated by shaping environments that enable people and ideas to thrive.

How to Apply

If you have any queries or wish to discuss the role further please contact: Katharine Price 07899 791 508 or Donogh O’Brien 07795 812 574 at Aspen People. The office number is 0141 212 7555

Further information & how to apply please review the microsite link:

https://www.aspenpeople.co.uk/cardiff

Closing date: midnight on Monday 25 May 2026
Interviews:

First stage (virtual): Monday 8^th & Tuesday 9th June 2026

Final stage (in person): Friday 26 June 2026