Top job! Operations Manager
- Full time
- £44,000
- Stirling but open to anyone within reasonable distance of the schools
- Closing 20th February 2022
- Advertised from 7th February 2022
- Permanent. 35hrs p/w, Monday - Friday
Role
Can you help us to support more children and young people in Scotland with their mental health and emotional wellbeing?
As an Area Manager for Scotland Mid- West, you will be responsible for a team of Mental Health Practitioners who deliver one to one interventions across secondary and primary schools, as well as School Project Managers who deliver a wide range of interventions with our partner schools.
With a shared commitment for improving outcomes for children, and providing excellent services for schools, you will have a key eye for service delivery; delivering on Place2Be’s mission, values and business priorities. This role works across a geographical area reporting directly to the Director for Scotland.
You will bring passion and strong organisational skills to the team during this exciting period of opportunity for the organisation.
What will I be responsible for in my new role?
You will:
- ensure high quality clinical practice and delivery of a full and effective service in all Place2Be schools provide Safeguarding and Child Protection support for staff and volunteers
- establish and maintain positive and active relationships with head teachers in partner schools and local authority stakeholders
- undertake regular line management responsibilities of team members, reviewing on an ongoing basis delivery components in line with agreed outputs and KPIs
- analyse and use service data from your team and schools to inform and improve your team’s performance
- support people development; nurture skills and talent across your team to enable people to grow and develop
- Identify opportunities to provide training and skills development for local schools and partners such as Multi-Academy Trusts and the wider children’s workforce
About You
The successful candidate will have:
- experience of managing medium/large teams which may be multidisciplinary in nature to deliver locality/service objectives
- knowledge of relevant national policies, best practices, quality frameworks and local approaches to implementation within the specific area of mental health support for children and young people
- experience managing and leading health / social care / education services in either the statutory or voluntary sector
- the ability to influence people at all levels, in a clear, persuasive and tactful way
- strong multi-tasking skills, be flexible and show an ability to manage conflicting priorities
Diversity and Inclusion
Place2Be is committed to equal opportunities and anti-discrimination practices and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community. We are particularly interested in attracting applications from applicants from diverse groups.
In return we offer you a range of fantastic benefits including:
- Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement
- Robust Learning and Development Programme
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance, 4x Annual Salary
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mobile Phone Discounts (EE Network)
- Cycle purchase and season ticket loan schemes
- Extended Maternity/Paternity Pay
If you share our core values of perseverance, integrity, compassion and creativity and have the counselling skills and patience to support some of the UK’s most vulnerable young people and families, we would love you to join us. It’s sensitive and demanding work – but hugely rewarding and fulfilling - you will be helping to give young people a brighter future.
Application notes
Closing date: 20 Feb 2022
Interview Dates: Monday 28th February 2022 ZOOM Video Interview
Please view/download the full Job Description and Person Specification on our website for further details.
Please feel free to visit our website if you have any questions about this role, or would like to speak to someone.
The Business Manager plays a pivotal role in strengthening the operational, financial and governance foundations of ThreeSixty. Working closely with the Chief Executive and Board, this role ensures the charity runs efficiently, compliantly and with confidence.
The postholder will oversee finance processes, HR coordination, governance administration and compliance systems, helping to create the structure and assurance that enables our team to deliver impactful, community-focused mental health and wellbeing support across Ayrshire.
This role combines strategic oversight with hands-on delivery and is central to building the sustainable systems that will support ThreeSixty’s continued growth and success.
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Top job! Head of Research
- Full time
- £52,166 – £58,687
- Hybrid: Glasgow OR London
- Closing 30th November 2025
The Mental Health Foundation is recruiting for a Head of Research to lead our UK Research team.
This is an exciting new role with the UK’s leading public mental health charity. The Head of Research role is a fantastic opportunity to lead our UK research team to achieve social change. We are looking for research and management expertise, strategic thinking, operational delivery, and the ability to collaborate and communicate with a range of stakeholders including media, academics, policymakers and communities. You will be part of an outstanding leadership team committed to delivering change across the UK. The role will deliver our UK-wide research, reporting to the Director of Research & Lived Experience.
What does the role involve?
- Support the Director of Research & Lived Experience to develop and deliver a 5-year research strategy
- Lead our UK research team to deliver and commission studies and reviews to a high standard at pace
- Present research clearly and persuasively to media, governments, academics, funders and communities
What skills, knowledge and experience are we looking for?
- Excellent research skills, experience and credibility in health or social research
- Strategic thinker who can also effectively manage teams and projects
- Proven communication skills to different audiences
Safeguarding is Everyone’s business – Mental Health Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all its beneficiaries, those who surround them, its staff, volunteers, and anyone else who comes into contact with its services and expects all trustees, staff, and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate vetting procedures (proof of eligibility to work in the UK, proof of residency and satisfactory employment screening, including a Disclosure check and two most recent references) along with 3-year renewals of Disclosure checks. We are unable to provide sponsorship for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.
Day Services Manager
- Part time
- £30,232 – £33,468 pro-rata
- On site: Edinburgh
- Closing 15th December 2025
Alzheimer Scotland is Scotland’s national dementia charity. Our aim is to make sure nobody faces dementia alone. We provide support and information to people with dementia, their carers and families, we campaign for the rights of people with dementia and fund vital dementia research.
What you’ll do
As Day Services Manager you will be responsible for leading and managing high quality, therapeutic registered day services and commissioned and non-commissioned community supports for people with dementia, those at greater risk of dementia, and their families, and carers within the area.
You will be responsible for ensuring that services are of the highest quality, meet Alzheimer Scotland’s vision for unique therapeutic, highly person-centred support. There is also the responsibility for ensuring that our commissioned services meet all service level agreement, contract specifications and Alzheimer Scotland’s quality guarantees.
You will have overall day-to-day responsibility for the services within the area and will be responsible for promoting the services with key local stakeholders within Health and Social Care as well as relevant other organisations. As Day Services Manager you will manage the referral and assessment process.
You will work collaboratively with the Head of Services to ensure safe practice and delivery of high-quality, person-centred therapeutic day services, ensuring practice complies with Alzheimer Scotland’s policies. You will be responsible for evidencing, reviewing and continually improving the quality of the services and will proactively participate in internal audit and Care Inspectorate inspections. This will includeevidencing that services meet Alzheimer Scotland’s Quality Guarantees, Scotland’s Health and Social Care standards and other quality frameworks including those of the Care Inspectorate where relevant. This includes ensuring that the activities and supports offered meet the identified personal outcomes of those attending the services.
You will provide strong line management and leadership to your team, through setting clear objectives and outcomes, regular review within Support & Development processes and undertaking appraisals.
What you’ll have
The successful candidate will have experience of managing a team in a social care, health or other similar setting or be able to demonstrate a clear knowledge and understanding of the key principles and good practice of effectively managing and leading a team.
You will have knowledge and understanding of the Health and Social Care Standards and SSSC codes of practice and the Care Inspectorate and their role in registered services.
Understanding and knowledge of dementia, mild cognitive impairment and Brain Health and experience of working with or supporting people living with dementia and their families.
The successful candidate will have a recognised professional qualification in health, social work or related field, to SCQF Level 7 (SVQ 3)
This post requires a full driving licence and access to a car.
The successful candidate for this post will be required to provide proof of right to work in the UK and will also be subject to a PVG check through Disclosure Scotland.
The Fundraising Manager plays a key role in growing and diversifying ThreeSixty’s income to ensure the sustainability of our community-based mental health and wellbeing services. Working closely with the Chief Executive and Board, this role will lead the development and delivery of a comprehensive fundraising strategy across multiple income streams, including trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships, individual giving, and community fundraising.
The postholder will combine strategic vision with hands-on delivery, building strong relationships, creating compelling funding proposals, and embedding effective fundraising systems. This is a new and exciting opportunity to shape ThreeSixty’s fundraising approach and directly contribute to the charity’s long-term impact and stability.
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