Additional information can be viewed on our microsite here.

About Us

Our Cathedral is a place of faith, heritage, community and welcome, with a rich history and an important role at the heart of public life.

Alongside our worship and ministry, we care for a significant historic building, welcome visitors, deliver public benefit activities and generate income through commercial and events activity. We are committed to responsible stewardship of our resources and to ensuring the Cathedral remains sustainable for future generations.

We are looking for an experienced Head of Finance to lead our financial function and play a key role in supporting the Cathedral’s future.

About the Role

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and working as part of the senior management team, you will provide strategic financial insight alongside strong operational leadership.

You will oversee the Cathedral’s financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, audit, cash flow, reserves and restricted funds. You will lead and develop the finance team, ensure effective financial controls and systems, and provide clear financial advice to senior colleagues, budget holders, trustees and committees.

This is a varied and influential role, supporting everything from day-to-day operations to income generation, fundraising and major projects.

Please see the attached Job Description for full details of the role and responsibilities.

About You

You will be an experienced and qualified finance professional, with strong financial management, reporting and leadership experience. You will combine sound technical knowledge with excellent communication skills and the ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues.

You will be collaborative, analytical and well organised, with a practical approach and a strong commitment to good governance and financial stewardship.

Experience in a charity, heritage, cultural, visitor attraction or faith-based organisation would be advantageous, although we welcome applications from candidates with relevant experience in other sectors.

This is an opportunity to use your financial expertise in a role with real purpose, supporting the sustainability and future of a much-loved Cathedral.

Additional information can be viewed on our microsite here.

How to Apply

To apply, please upload your CV and Cover Letter as one combined document clearly demonstrating how your experience, skills and knowledge meet the requirements of the role and person specification.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Katharine Price (07899 791 508), Donogh O’Brien (07795 812 574) or Gillian Blackadder (07475 035 621). The office number is 0141 212 755.

Closing: midnight on Monday 9^th November 2026.

First stage interviews w/c 7^th December 2026 Date TBC

Final interviews w/c 14^th December 2026 date TBC

To learn more and view a short video about our organisation and the Director role, visit our microsite: Director - Glasgow and West of Scotland Forum of Housing Associations
 

A unique opportunity to champion community-controlled housing

The Glasgow and West of Scotland Forum of Housing Associations (GWSF) is the membership body for community-controlled housing associations and co-operatives across the west of Scotland.

Representing 68 member organisations responsible for around 85,000 homes, GWSF provides a strong and influential voice for the community-based housing movement. We campaign on behalf of our members, influence national and local policy, promote the achievements of community-controlled housing and ensure that the views and experiences of our members are heard by those shaping the future of housing in Scotland.

We are now looking for our next Director.

This is a rare opportunity to lead an organisation with an influence and reach far beyond its size. Our Director is a highly visible voice for GWSF and its members, building relationships and representing their interests with the Scottish Government, Scottish Parliament, Scottish Housing Regulator, local authorities, Westminster and partners across housing and regeneration.

At a time of significant challenge and change for housing, the role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to the national debate while championing the value, independence and continuing importance of strong community-based housing associations.

The Role

Reporting to and working closely with the GWSF Board, you will provide leadership to the organisation and its staff team while ensuring that GWSF continues to deliver effectively for its membership.

A significant part of your role will be outward-facing. You will develop and communicate policy positions, respond to emerging issues, campaign on behalf of members and establish strong relationships with politicians, civil servants, regulators and senior stakeholders across the sector.

You will also bring together the different perspectives of a diverse membership. Our members will not always hold identical views, so you will need the judgement, diplomacy and credibility to listen, build consensus and articulate positions which represent the collective interests of the community-based housing movement.

Alongside representation and policy, you will ensure members continue to receive high-quality advice, information and services. You will promote good practice, showcase the innovation and achievements of community-based housing associations and support a strong culture of collaboration and self-help across the membership.

You will also have overall responsibility for GWSF's effective operation, including leadership of the staff team, governance, financial planning and control, and supporting and advising the Board.

About You

We are looking for an accomplished and credible leader who combines strategic and policy capability with excellent communication, relationship-building and influencing skills.

You will understand how to operate successfully in a complex stakeholder environment and be comfortable representing an organisation publicly and at the most senior levels. You will be confident enough to challenge and campaign where necessary, while having the diplomacy and political awareness to build and maintain the relationships that make effective influence possible.

Above all, you will understand and share our commitment to community-controlled housing and the importance of strong, independent, locally accountable housing associations and co-operatives.

You may already be a Chief Executive, Director or senior leader within housing. Equally, we are open to individuals who have developed relevant leadership, policy, political or representative experience elsewhere and who can demonstrate a genuine understanding of and commitment to the community-based housing movement.

Whatever your route to the opportunity, you will bring many of the qualities our members identified as important in their next Director: leadership, commitment, resilience, confidence, diplomacy, professionalism, vision and a willingness to campaign for the interests of our members.

An important point in GWSF's story

Our current Director will step down after around 13 years with GWSF, having established strong relationships and a significant profile for the organisation and its members.

We are not looking simply to replicate what has gone before.

This appointment is an opportunity to build on strong foundations while bringing your own leadership, ideas and perspective to GWSF. You will work with our Board, staff and members to consider the opportunities ahead, strengthen our collective voice and ensure that community-controlled housing continues to have a prominent and influential place in Scotland's housing landscape.

For someone motivated by the opportunity to influence policy, represent a diverse membership and champion a movement rooted in local communities, this is an exceptional leadership opportunity.

How to Apply

We hope that you have found the information on this site useful. For further information or a confidential discussion about the opportunity, please contact Paul Rooney at prooney@aspenpeople.co.uk or 07460 714893. Our office number is 0141 212 7555.

To apply, please upload your CV and Cover Letter as one combined document by clicking here [link to be added when job is posted].

Applicants will be shortlisted for interview by matching the details given in their CV and cover letter against the job description. We would therefore ask applicants to provide clear evidence to show how your experience, skills and knowledge match those requirements.

We would also be grateful if your supporting statement could include details of two referees (please note that referees will not be contacted until offer stage or without prior consent).

Please note that you will receive an immediate acknowledgement of your application. If you do not receive this, please contact Aspen People at enquiries@aspenpeople.co.uk for assistance.

Closing Date: Tuesday, November 03, 2026

Plus £6,000 car allowance and excellent benefits

Hybrid working | Regular travel across Scotland

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As people in Scotland live longer and expectations of later life evolve, the connection between housing, health, care and technology is becoming increasingly important.

Hanover Scotland exists for that moment. We are one of the country’s leading providers of housing and services for older people, managing more than 4,500 homes across mainland Scotland. Around 600 employees, working with a committed Board, support people (primarily) aged 55+ feel safe and secure at home and live fulfilling, independent lives.

Ours is a clear social purpose, lived through values of respect, accountability, collaboration and inclusion. We are a respected, values-led organisation with a national voice on housing, care and independent living for older people.

Following the planned retirement of our current Chief Executive, we are looking for an exceptional leader to build on strong foundations and take Hanover into its next chapter.

The opportunity

This is a high-profile, influential role at a pivotal time for Hanover and the sector.

We have advanced our current five-year strategy, embedded robust project management, and kept our Happy Customer Strategy at the centre of the organisation: raising service standards, building more inclusive communities, and reducing isolation through social activity across our developments. We hold Investors in People Gold and Investors in People Gold for Wellbeing, and we continue to invest in people, professional development and the systems that make high-quality service possible.

Working closely with the Board and an experienced Executive Leadership Team, you will lead the delivery of Hanover’s 2027–2032 strategy. You will set clear direction, keep the organisation financially resilient and well governed, and stay relentlessly focused on outcomes for customers.

You will also be Hanover’s public voice. The next Chief Executive will strengthen our standing as a leading national advocate on housing, care and independent later life. That means trusted relationships with the Scottish Government, regulators, commissioners, local authorities and partners across housing, health, social care and the third sector. Having the confidence to contribute to national debate and shape policies and partnerships that will define services for older people. 

Innovation and measured growth sit at the heart of the brief. Homes and services must remain attractive and relevant to today’s customers and to the next generation of older people. That includes evolving our housing, technology and wider offer so people can be supported earlier in later life and remain independent for longer.

Having concentrated on strengthening the organisation and investing in existing homes, we are now beginning new projects and fcoused on developing new and existing homesin a sustainable way. That will demand judgement: the ability to balance ambition, affordability, investment, quality and risk.

You will also lead Hanover as an employer, building on our people achievements and driving continuous improvement through meaningful engagement so employees feel valued and can do their best work for customers.

About you

You are an accomplished senior leader with the strategic insight, personal credibility and energy to lead a complex, geographically dispersed and highly regulated organisation.

You may already be a Chief Executive, or an experienced Executive Director ready for the next step. Your career may have been built in housing, health, social care, local government, the third sector or another complex, regulated setting. An understanding of Hanover’s operating context will matter; where you gained it is less important than what you can do with it.

You will bring:

• A strong record of senior leadership in a complex, regulated, customer-focused organisation
• The ability to lead strategy, transformation and continuous improvement
• Political awareness and the credibility to influence government, regulators, commissioners and senior partners
• Commercial and financial acumen, including sustainable growth and commissioned services
• An appreciation of digital innovation and technology-enabled care
• A collaborative, empowering style with an experienced executive team
• Visible, engaging leadership that connects with customers and employees across Scotland
• A genuine commitment to improving the lives, choices and independence of older people

Above all, you will share Hanover’s values and bring the ambition, integrity and humanity this social purpose demands. More important than any single sector pedigree is the ability to lead at scale, navigate complexity, and turn strategy into lasting results.

The offer

Salary of £124,080 during probation, rising to £130,611, plus a £6,000 car allowance. Benefits include a health cash plan, Hanover Perks and generous annual leave.

The role is hybrid. Principal offices are in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Elgin, and the Board is open-minded about where you are based. Regular travel and visible engagement with customers, employees and communities across Scotland will be essential.

How to apply

For a confidential discussion, contact Nigel Fortnum 07786 737 303 or Paul Rooney 07460 714 893 at Aspen People.

Please submit your CV and a supporting statement setting out your interest in the role and the experience you would bring to Hanover Scotland.

Recruitment Timeline 

Closing date: 30th October
First interviews: 12th November
Final interviews: 18th November

 https://www.aspenpeople.co.uk/microsite/hanover-chiefexecutiveofficer/

Salary: £50,000

Permanent - 35 hours with the option for a 4-day work week

Remote, Scotland (some travel required)
 

People First Scotland is looking for a values-led Chief Executive to help shape the next chapter of an organisation that is run by and for people with learning disabilities. Established in 1997, People First Scotland is a national self-advocacy organisation supporting people with learning disabilities to speak up, make choices and have a meaningful say in the decisions that affect their lives. This is an important time to join People First Scotland. Following a period of organisational and governance change, we are looking for a Chief Executive who can work alongside our Board and members to build a strong, sustainable organisation in which member leadership is at the centre of how decisions are made.

As Chief Executive Your responsibilities will include developing and delivering the 2027–2030 business plan; supporting the Board to exercise its responsibilities with confidence; progressing a new governance model; ensuring strong financial management; leading income generation and diversification; and strengthening People First Scotland’s profile and influence across the disability rights, self-advocacy and social justice sectors.

You will bring senior leadership experience gained within the third sector, public sector or a similarly values-led organisation, with experience of working with or supporting a governance Board. You will also bring financial literacy, experience of business planning, income generation and funder relationships, alongside the ability to communicate clearly and accessibly with a wide range of audiences.

Above all, you will have a genuine commitment to the rights, agency and leadership of people with learning disabilities. You will be comfortable distributing and rebalancing power, listening to members and creating the conditions in which their voices genuinely shape the organisation.

We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of disability or learning disability and from people from communities currently underrepresented in third-sector leadership.

For a confidential discussion please contact Catriona Mackie or Linda Baldwin at Aspen People on 0141 212 7555.

Additionally attached to this advertisement is a job recruitment pack for a detailed overview of the position. We are also happy to provide an accessible version of this document in plain English text. If you are interested in receiving the plain text job recruitment pack, please contact Anna Emslie Joss at aemsliejoss@aspenpeople.co.uk.

How to Apply:
To apply, please upload your CV and cover letter (as one document) via the Apply button. Applicants will be shortlisted for interview by matching the details given in their CV and covering letter, as one document, against the job description.

Please note that you will receive an automatic acknowledgement of your application – if you do not receive this please contact Anna Emslie Joss at aemsliejoss@aspenpeople.co.uk

Closing Date: Friday 23^rd October 2026

Salary: £100,000 – £112,000

Permanent

32 hours per week (Four-Day Week)

Remote-first, with regular engagement in Edinburgh

For more information, please see our dedicated recruitment microsite.

Research Data Scotland (RDS) is seeking an inspiring and authentic Chief Executive Officer to lead the organisation through the next stage of its development and impact. Established in 2021 by the Scottish Government, RDS is an independent charity working to make it faster and simpler for researchers to access public sector data for research. Working with partners across Scotland and the UK, our ambition is to improve lives by enabling research and supporting better, evidence-based decision-making.

As CEO, you will work closely with the Board, Leadership Team, colleagues and partners to shape and deliver RDS’s strategic direction, drive organisational performance and ensure long-term impact and sustainability.

You will be a visible ambassador for RDS, developing influential relationships across Scotland and the UK and working collaboratively with government, policymakers, funders, partners and the wider data research community.

We’re looking for someone who brings executive level leadership experience and a strong track record of developing and delivering strategy. Significant stakeholder engagement and influencing experience is also required with UK or Scottish Government bodies and departments. You will also demonstrate strong financial oversight, governance and risk management experience, together with the ability to lead in complex, ambiguous and changing environments.

Knowledge of the Scottish data landscape is not essential but would be advantageous.

This is an opportunity to lead an ambitious organisation with a clear public benefit and an important role in Scotland’s data research system.

For a confidential discussion please contact Catriona Mackie or Susan Helman at Aspen People on 0141 212 7555.

To apply, please upload your CV and cover letter (as one document) via the Apply button. Applicants will be shortlisted for interview by matching the details given in their CV and covering letter, as one document, against the job description.

Please note that you will receive an automatic acknowledgement of your application. If you do not receive this please contact enquiries@aspenpeople.co.uk.

Closing Date: Friday 30^th October 2026

Link Group | C~urb Managing Director - Aspen People

The Opportunity

C~urb is looking for an accomplished operational leader to become the next Managing Director of C~urb Property Maintenance, leading one of Scotland’s largest in-house property maintenance operations through the next stage of its development.

Part of the Link Group of companies, C~urb Property Maintenance has grown significantly since its establishment in 2013. Today, it is a mature and successful operation, employing around 300 people and delivering approximately £30m of property maintenance activity each year.

The business is well established, with experienced operational teams, strong customer service and a workforce that takes real pride in the services it provides. The opportunity for the new Managing Director is to build on those foundations, bringing commercial discipline, embracing digital transformation, improving efficiency and productivity, and ensuring the business is ready to take advantage of future growth opportunities.

Reporting to Link Group Executive Director, Commercial and C~urb CEO, you will provide visible leadership across a substantial directly employed workforce delivering responsive and void repairs planned and cyclical maintenance, compliance and wider property investment services.

The Role

At the heart of the role will be the leadership of a large and complex property maintenance operation.

We are looking for someone who understands what it takes to manage a significant directly employed, multi-trade workforce and who can bring immediate credibility to an experienced senior management team.

You will lead an operation encompassing a broad range of trades and technical disciplines, ensuring resources are effectively planned, scheduled and deployed while maintaining high standards of safety, quality and customer service.

C~urb is already a strong and successful operation. The opportunity for the new Managing Director is to build on these foundations and take the business to its next level of performance – driving greater efficiency and productivity while continuing to deliver outstanding service, customer satisfaction and value for money.

You will also play a central role in the next stage of C~urb’s digital transformation. Work has already begun, but there is significant opportunity for the new Managing Director to shape how technology, systems, data and improved ways of working can transform productivity, scheduling, performance information and importantly, the customer experience.

Commercial development will be an important part of the role. Building on C~urb Property Maintenance’s strong position within Link Group, you will ensure the business is well placed to pursue appropriate opportunities for external growth. This will mean strengthening the systems, workforce, ways of working and the commercial approach needed to compete effectively, while continuing to deliver high-quality services and demonstrable value for money for Link Group and its partners.

About You

We are open-minded about where you have developed your career.

You may currently be working within property maintenance, construction, housing, facilities management or a related contracting environment. What matters most is the scale and relevance of your operational leadership experience.

Crucially, we are looking for someone who has significant experience of leading a directly employed trades workforce at scale. Experience focused predominantly on procuring or managing external contractors is unlikely, on its own, to provide the operational depth required for this appointment.

You will be able to demonstrate:

• Significant senior leadership experience within a large and complex property maintenance, repairs, construction, FM or related operation.
• A strong track record of directly leading substantial operational and multi-trade workforces.
• Experience of improving operational performance, productivity and efficiency while maintaining service quality.
• Commercial acumen and an understanding of how to develop a competitive and sustainable maintenance business.
• Experience of leading meaningful business transformation and continuous improvement.
• An understanding of how digital systems, technology and data can improve operational performance and customer experience.
• Experience of managing significant budgets and using performance information and KPIs to drive improvement.
• A strong understanding of health and safety, compliance and the requirements of operating within a regulated environment.
• The ability to lead, engage and develop experienced managers and frontline teams through change.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build credibility with colleagues, customers, Boards, partners and trade union representatives.

Above all, you will have done this before. You will bring practical experience of leading and improving substantial operations and the judgement to understand what should change, what should be protected and how to bring people with you.

Leadership and Values

How you lead will be every bit as important as what you have achieved.

C~urb operates within a strongly values-led environment, and respect is fundamental to the way the organisation works – respect for customers, colleagues, communities and the homes in which its teams operate.

We are looking for a visible and approachable Managing Director who is as comfortable engaging with frontline trades and operational teams as they are presenting to a Board or discussing commercial strategy.

You will bring the commercial focus and operational discipline required to move the business forward, but you will also understand that C~urb exists to deliver positive outcomes for its customers and communities.

This is therefore an opportunity for someone who can combine commercial thinking with purpose-led leadership.

Your Priorities

Your early focus will be on listening, understanding and taking stock of a complex and successful operation, working closely with the outgoing Director to maximise the benefit of a planned handover.

From there, you will develop a clear roadmap for the next phase of C~urb Property Maintenance, with particular emphasis on:

Commercialisation – strengthening the commercial capability of the business and ensuring it is ready to pursue appropriate growth opportunities.

Digital transformation – driving the developing digital programme and using technology, systems and data to improve productivity, decision-making and customer experience.

Customer focus – protecting and building upon C~urb’s strong service culture and ensuring the customer remains at the heart of operational decisions.

Value for money – demonstrating that C~urb continues to provide high-quality, competitive services for Link Group, its partners and other customers.

Efficiency – optimising resources, productivity and ways of working to ensure the business is operating as effectively as possible.

You will inherit a strong platform. Your challenge will be to take it further.

Why C~urb?

This is a rare opportunity to lead a substantial property maintenance business that combines commercial scale with a clear social purpose.

You will take responsibility for an established operation with around 300 colleagues, significant budgets and a strong track record of service delivery, while having the scope to shape its next stage of development.

With an experienced team already in place, digital transformation underway and an ambition to become increasingly efficient and commercially capable, the foundations are there.

C~urb now needs a Managing Director with the experience, credibility and values to build on them.

Remuneration

The remuneration package includes a car allowance of £500 per month for the use of your own car in the performance of your duties (subject to applicable tax and statutory deductions).

How to Apply

To apply, please upload your CV, Cover Letter and your responses to the following questions as one combined document.

Please provide three short written responses (maximum 300 words each) to the following questions:

Question 1: Tell us about a time when you were accountable for an end-to-end property maintenance, housing, facilities management or a related service, with a proven track record of managing complex, regulated services at a similar scale.

Question 2: Describe a technology-enabled change you led that improved a core people or business process and the benefits realised.

Question 3: Share an example of how you built or sustained a a high-performance culture focused on accountability, continuous improvement, and customer service excellence during a period of change.

Closing date: Monday, 12th October

First interview: Thursday, 29th October

Final in-person interview: Friday, 13th November

For further information or a confidential discussion about the opportunity, please contact Paul Rooney 07460 714 893 or Nigel Fortnum 07786 737 303 at Aspen People. 

Link Group | C~urb Managing Director - Aspen People