www.aspenpeople.co.uk/microsite/sruc-vp/ 

About Us

SRUC is a specialist higher education institution delivering tertiary education, research and consultancy. With five main campuses across Scotland and a wider network of farms, consulting offices, research centres and veterinary surveillance centres, we connect education, science, skills and industry to support rural and land-based sectors. Our purpose is to advance education, research and environmental protection and improvement, in Scotland and internationally. We are working towards becoming Scotland’s Enterprise University — bringing research, skills and business together to create new opportunities and support a fair, sustainable economy.

About the Role

As SRUC’s senior education leader and a member of the Executive Leadership Team, you will shape and deliver our education, skills and student experience agenda. You will lead a future-focused tertiary portfolio, drive organisational, cultural and technological transformation, and champion educational quality, innovation and continuous improvement. Putting students at the centre, you will strengthen engagement, belonging and wellbeing, and improve retention, progression and outcomes while ensuring equitable opportunities for every learner. Working across SRUC and with employers, universities, government, funding bodies and sector partners, you will connect education with research and innovation, influence policy and workforce priorities, and raise SRUC’s profile and impact nationally and internationally.

About You

You are an inclusive, inspirational senior academic leader with a strong record of leading education and academic strategy in a large, complex tertiary, higher or further education environment. Educated to PhD level in a related field, with experience operating at senior professorial level and a recognised record of academic achievement, you bring significant experience of educational quality, learner success, portfolio development and organisational change. You can turn strategy into measurable outcomes, use evidence to drive improvement, and build influential partnerships across academic, industry and public-sector communities. You will bring the credibility to represent an institution at senior level, experience of influencing policy, funding or sector developments, and knowledge of further and higher education funding systems. Collaborative, resilient and strategic, you are committed to inclusion, academic excellence and helping learners thrive.

Application process

For a confidential discussion, please contact the following at Aspen People: Donogh O’Brien - 07795 812 574 Katharine Price -07899 791 508 or Gillian Blackadder - 07475 035 621. The office number is 0141 212 7555

To apply, please visit www.aspenpeople.co.uk/microsite/sruc-vp/ for full information and to upload your CV and cover letter (as one document).

Closing date for applications: Monday 16^th November 2026

First stage virtual interviews Thursday 3^rd December (full day) and Friday 4^th December (afternoon only).

Final in person interviews Wednesday 9^th and Thursday 10^th December 2026.

Please can you note any annual leave or prior commitments you have planned during this time, on your application.

35 hours per week | Permanent | £79,641–£85,184 per annum

www.aspenpeople.co.uk/ayrshire-college-director/

About Us

We are committed to empowering people for a changing world by developing the skills, partnerships and opportunities that help our regional economy thrive. Through collaboration with employers, industry and strategic partners, we aim to drive innovation, support business growth and respond to the changing needs of our workforce and economy.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to provide strategic leadership across business development, income generation, employer engagement, apprenticeships, innovation, enterprise, and marketing and communications.

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will drive commercial growth, diversify income streams and develop sustainable partnerships and new business opportunities. You will lead the development of innovative products and services, strengthen relationships with key stakeholders and ensure our offer responds to emerging market needs and regional economic priorities.

You will also lead high-performing teams, shape strategic marketing and communications, and drive performance and continuous improvement to deliver ambitious commercial and strategic objectives.

About You

You are a forward-thinking, commercially minded leader with a strong track record in business development, income generation, innovation or enterprise. You bring strategic vision, entrepreneurial flair and the ability to turn opportunities into sustainable results.

An experienced leader and influential relationship-builder, you can inspire multidisciplinary teams, develop high-value partnerships and engage confidently with stakeholders at local, regional and national levels. You understand the connections between business growth, workforce development, skills and productivity, and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

You will have a relevant SCQF Level 9 qualification, a commitment to continuing professional development, and the drive to lead transformation, deliver results and make a lasting impact across the region.

How to apply

If you have any queries or wish to discuss the role further please contact Katharine Price 07899 791 508, Donogh O’Brien 07795 812 574 or Gillian Blackadder on 07475 035 621. The office number is 0141 212 7555

To apply, please visit www.aspenpeople.co.uk/ayrshire-college-director/ for full information.

The application form is available for download on the apply page of the microsite.  Please note that we will not be able to accept CV and cover letter.

 Closing date for applications: Midnight on Wednesday 25th November 2026

Viewpoint Housing Association

Edinburgh / Lothians / Fife

Voluntary Appointments | Reasonable Expenses Reimbursed

Aspen People is delighted to be partnering once again with Viewpoint Housing Association to recruit two new Board Members, bringing experience in social housing and finance/accountancy to help shape the organisation's future.

For more than 75 years, Viewpoint has delivered high-quality housing, care and support services for older people across Edinburgh, the Lothians and Fife. Today, the Association owns and manages more than 1,300 properties and operates two care homes in central Edinburgh, with a longstanding commitment to helping people live independently, safely and with dignity.

With a strong financial position and clear social purpose, Viewpoint is well placed to consider future opportunities across its housing, care and support services. These appointments will help strengthen the Board as it considers the organisation's longer-term direction, ensuring Viewpoint continues to evolve while remaining financially strong, values-led and focused on delivering excellent services.

The Opportunity

Working alongside fellow Board Members and the Executive Leadership Team, you will contribute to Viewpoint's strategic direction, bringing sound judgement, fresh perspectives and constructive challenge to support effective governance and decision-making.

We are particularly interested in individuals who can bring experience in one of two areas:

Housing and the RSL Sector

We are seeking someone with a strong understanding of social housing, ideally within the Scottish Registered Social Landlord (RSL) environment. You may have held a senior executive, operational, strategic or governance role within the sector and will understand the opportunities and challenges facing housing associations.

You will bring an informed perspective to discussions around regulation, financial sustainability and future strategic opportunities, balancing effective scrutiny and risk management with an appreciation of how housing organisations can continue to develop and evolve.

Finance and Accountancy

We are also looking for an individual with substantial financial or accounting expertise who can contribute to the Board's oversight of financial performance, sustainability, risk and future investment.

A professional accountancy qualification would be particularly welcome, although we are open to individuals with significant relevant financial experience and the ability to provide credible, constructive challenge at Board level. Experience within housing, the wider public or third sectors, or another regulated environment would be advantageous.

About You

Viewpoint benefits from a Board with a broad range of professional backgrounds and experience. These appointments are intended to complement those strengths, bringing additional knowledge, perspective and expertise to support the organisation's future development.

Across both positions, we are looking for individuals who can demonstrate:

• Relevant professional experience in housing, finance or accountancy.
• Strong strategic thinking, sound judgement and an understanding of effective governance.
• The ability to provide constructive challenge while working collaboratively with fellow Board Members and the Executive Leadership Team.
• An appreciation of financial sustainability, organisational risk and the opportunities for strategic development.
• Strong communication, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A genuine commitment to Viewpoint's values and social purpose.

Previous Board experience would be welcome but is not essential. We would also encourage interest from senior professionals considering their first non-executive appointment who have the experience, perspective and commitment to make a meaningful contribution.

Further Information

These appointments offer an opportunity to contribute to the governance and future direction of an established housing and care organisation, helping Viewpoint continue to deliver high-quality services while considering the opportunities ahead.

For a confidential discussion about either appointment, please contact Paul Rooney at Aspen People on 0141 212 7555 or email prooney@aspenpeople.co.uk.

Midlothian Council

Dalkeith

£129,606

Midlothian Council - Aspen People 

This role is responsible for supporting the Executive Director of Place by leading, developing, and managing Place services, with a focus on delivering innovative strategies that grow the local economy and promote inclusive, sustainable development. It involves driving organisational and cultural change, improving service performance, and ensuring effective collaboration across the Council, partners, and external stakeholders.

The position also includes overseeing budgets, governance, risk, and compliance, as well as developing policies, service plans, and delivery models that meet community needs.

Place Services encompasses:

• Building Services which includes the Building Standards Service and Building Maintenance Service. The purpose of the Building Standards system is to protect the public interest and Building Standards provides co-ordinated and integrated regulatory advice for developers, architects, surveyors, engineers and the general public on progressing buildings and development projects.
• Housing Services is responsible for a number of key strategies that lead to the development of housing stock and tackle homelessness.
• Neighbourhood Services is Place’s ‘Hub and Spoke’ service. This service adopts a locality model of delivery, bringing together a number of key Place teams – Roads (operational, assets and policy), Travel & Fleet, Waste, and Land & Countryside to improve the quality of urban and rural spaces for Midlothian’s citizens.
• Planning, Sustainable Growth & Investment comprises the statutory town and country planning functions of the Council and also is responsible for increasing capacity of the local area to improve economic outcomes and uplift the area’s quality of life capitalising on the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal.
• Property & Facilities Management provides a wide range of professional property and valuation advice, energy management, asset rationalisation, data management and development of G.I.S. systems and also professional and technical management across a number of sites.
• Protective Services brings together Place’s regulatory functions of Environmental Health, Trading Standards, Corporate Health and Safety, Contingency Planning and Risk.

Candidates must have substantial experience of leading transformation initiatives and delivering citizen-centred services, together with demonstrable experience of working effectively at a strategic and corporate level within a large public service or major financial sector organisation. This should include experience in one or more functional areas delivered by a public body, with a clear understanding of regulation and governance.

The role requires extensive management experience, including service delivery and improvement, strategic planning, partnership working, project and budget management, and staff leadership. Candidates should also have experience of liaising with external partners and promoting partnerships, alongside an understanding of the importance of diversity and equalities in service delivery and employment.

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Catriona Mackie or Paul Rooney at Aspen People on 0141 212 7555. For more information, please visit our dedicated microsite here.

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 against the job description.

Midlothian Council have also asked that an equal opportunities monitoring form is completed as part of your application. Please find this on our mircosite here on the "How to apply" page and send your completed form to enquiries@aspenpeople.co.uk

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: November 6th, 2026 

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 worship and ministry, we care for a significant historic building, welcome visitors and deliver public benefit activities. We are developing our operations and commercial activities to strengthen the Cathedral’s long-term sustainability while preserving its distinctive character and mission.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Chief Operating Officer to lead the Cathedral’s non-ministerial operations and support the delivery of its strategic priorities.

Working closely with the Minister, Head of Staff and senior colleagues, you will oversee a broad portfolio including people, finance, governance, property, visitor operations, retail, events and commercial activity. You will drive operational effectiveness, support income generation and ensure strong organisational systems, effective governance and sustainable delivery.

This is a varied and influential role, balancing commercial development and operational excellence with the Cathedral’s purpose as an active place of worship and a significant heritage institution.

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

About You

You will be an experienced senior leader with a strong track record of translating strategy into action, leading teams and delivering organisational improvement. You will bring commercial awareness, financial acumen and experience of governance, risk management and stakeholder engagement.

You will be collaborative, pragmatic and an excellent communicator, able to balance strategic priorities with operational detail and build effective relationships across diverse teams and communities.

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 make a significant contribution to the sustainability and future of one of Scotland’s most historic and important institutions.

Additional information can be viewed on our microsite here. For further details of the responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the full job description

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 9th November 2026.
First stage interviews: w/c 23 November 2026 Date TBC
Final interviews: w/c w/c 30 November 2026 date TBC

Wheatley Homes Glasgow
Glasgow | Voluntary roles

To view more about our organisation and this position in detail, please visit our microsite: Non-Executive Director - Wheatley Homes Glagow

Wheatley Homes Glasgow is looking to appoint a new Non-Executive Director to its Board, offering an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of Scotland’s largest social landlord.

With more than 43,000 homes across Glasgow, Wheatley Homes Glasgow plays a major role in providing high-quality homes and services, creating great neighbourhoods and supporting communities across the city. As part of Wheatley Group, it also benefits from the strength and expertise of one of the UK’s leading housing, care and property-management organisations.

With a new five-year strategy, Making Homes and Lives Better, now underway, this is an important time to join the Board.

We are looking for individuals who can bring fresh thinking, sound judgement and constructive challenge, alongside a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for customers and communities.

We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates who can bring skills and experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Strategic or Executive Leadership
• Scottish Social Housing
• Development and Construction
• Public Sector

You do not need to bring experience across every area. We are keen to attract individuals with different backgrounds, perspectives and experiences who can contribute effectively to a high-performing Board.

As a Non-Executive Director, you will help shape strategic direction, scrutinise organisational performance and contribute to effective governance, risk management and long-term financial sustainability. You will work constructively with fellow Board members and the senior leadership team while ensuring the interests of customers remain central to decision-making.

The commitment is approximately 10 days per year, including six Board meetings, an annual strategy workshop, development activity and Group-wide events. Board meetings are principally held on Fridays from 10.30am–12.30pm at Wheatley House in central Glasgow.

Appointments are for an initial three-year term, with a maximum tenure of nine years. These are voluntary, non-remunerated positions, with reasonable expenses paid.

If you have the experience, insight and commitment to help Wheatley Homes Glasgow continue Making Homes and Lives Better, we would be delighted to hear from you.

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. We would be delighted to speak with you about the opportunity and answer any questions you may have before applying.

Closing Date: Friday, October 30, 2026

Interim Finance Business Partner / Associate Finance Business Partner (6 months)

Hybrid

Salary: £50,000 - £67,000

About Us

Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) is a leading modern university with a strong commitment to excellence, innovation and positive impact. Our Finance team plays a key role in supporting the University’s strategic priorities, ensuring strong financial management, effective decision-making and sound governance across the organisation.

We are now looking to appoint an Interim Finance Business Partner / Associate Finance Business Partner to join our Finance Business Partnering team.

About the Role

Reporting to the Interim Head of Finance, you will be part of a collaborative Finance Business Partnering team supporting academic schools and a range of professional and support areas across the University.

You will provide high-quality financial insight and advice, supporting budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, risk management and strategic decision-making. The role will also contribute to areas including infrastructure investment, insurance and the University’s statutory TRAC return.

This is a varied role offering the opportunity to work closely with colleagues across the University and develop a broad understanding of its financial and operational activities. Responsibilities within the Finance Business Partnering team are rotated periodically to build breadth of knowledge, share best practice and make the most of individual skills and experience.

The appointment will be made at either Finance Business Partner or Associate Finance Business Partner level, depending on your experience, qualifications and skills.

About You

We are looking for a confident and commercially minded finance professional who can analyse complex information, provide clear financial insight and build effective relationships with colleagues at all levels.

You will be comfortable working with large datasets and have strong Excel skills, including lookups and pivot tables. You will be able to manage your own workload, prioritise effectively, solve problems and provide practical options and solutions.

You will communicate clearly with both finance and non-finance colleagues, have excellent attention to detail and take ownership of your work. A fully qualified accountancy qualification and relevant experience will be expected for the Finance Business Partner role, with the Associate level offering an opportunity for someone earlier in their professional development.

Above all, you will be collaborative, proactive and committed to providing a high-quality finance partnering service that supports the University’s wider objectives.

What we offer

• 33 days’ annual leave, plus 13 public holidays
• Membership of the Strathclyde Pension Fund defined benefit pension scheme
• Hybrid working, currently with two days in the office and three days working from home
• Flexible working arrangements
• No travel required for the role

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 Linda Baldwin or Gillian Blackadder on 0141 212 7555

We anticipate keeping the role open until October 2026, but may close the advert earlier if we receive a strong pool of suitable candidates, so early applications are encouraged.

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

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

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: £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