- Advertised from 23rd February 2022
- ID: 2022-2275
Role
Applications are invited from candidates with the relevant skills and experience, who are interested in an opportunity to fill the role of Chief Executive – Consumer Scotland.
Consumer Scotland is a newly created public sector body that will act as the independent and expert voice of the consumer. Working with businesses, the public sector and consumer champions, Consumer Scotland will put consumer rights and interests at the heart of markets, services and policy.
With the vision of a fair and sustainable Scottish economy in which every consumer participates to their benefit, confident that their needs and aspirations will be fulfilled, Consumer Scotland is looking to recruit a Chief Executive who has the drive and ambition to lead the organisation as it establishes itself as a non-ministerial office and major influencer in the Scottish consumer landscape.
This is both a challenging and exciting time for Consumer Scotland, and for Scotland as a whole, and as our Chef Executive you will have a direct impact on the lives and wellbeing of Scotland’s citizens. Establishing Consumer Scotland as a highly competent, reliable, respected, accessible, transparent and accountable independent consumer advocacy body, you will lead Consumer Scotland through a period of organisational development and transformation.
As this a highly visible role, with regular senior stakeholder contact (including Ministers and Parliament), the successful candidate will have to maintain a strong external profile for the organisation.
It is therefore imperative that the successful candidate can demonstrate the ability to influence a diverse range of stakeholders, coupled with the ability to work in partnership with other bodies, whilst maintaining Consumer Scotland’s independence.
Responsibilities
Further information is available in the candidate pack. You can find this here Candidate Pack - Chief Executive - Consumer Scotland
Qualifications
You will be asked to provide a detailed Supporting Statement that evidences how you meet the following:
Essential Criteria:
Specialist Experience
- Experience and understanding of consumer issues (including vulnerable consumers), the consumer and competition landscape and of the views of consumers.
- Strong political acuity coupled with the ability to bring insight and professional judgement to the engagement and advocacy remit of Consumer Scotland in its interaction with the Parliament and its Committees, governmental and external bodies, the media, and Scottish Government Ministers.
Leading collectively
- Taking an effective whole system approach to complex, dynamic issues; actively developing wide networks internally and externally, breaking down and collaborating across barriers to deliver outcomes in challenging circumstances.
- A proven track record in advocacy and stakeholder engagement at senior level combined with providing strategic leadership of the functions of the organisation set out in the legislation; whilst dealing effectively with significant public and parliamentary scrutiny while maintaining integrity, honesty, objectivity and impartiality.
Developing others
- Embedding an inclusive, learning culture in your teams, trusting and empowering others and enabling high performance and innovation;
- Ability to actively manage wellbeing and create an environment where diversity of thinking and perspective is both valued and nurtured.
Leading others
- Setting clear strategic direction and making high quality decisions which balance risk and stakeholder interests and building effective relationships through influencing across hierarchy and sectors to deliver outcomes.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build visibility and awareness with partners and stakeholders.
Understanding and developing self
- You will demonstrate a strong understanding of yourself as a leader as well as a passion for your work and your own continuous personal development. This includes acting as a role model for inclusive leadership by clearly articulating, with courage and humility, how your personal life experiences and background impact on your thinking and behaviour.
Application notes
For an informal discussion about the nature of the role please contact Douglas Adam, at Livingston James, our retained recruitment partner. Email: douglasadam@livingstonjames.com
Applications are invited by 3 April 2022.
Supporting Statement
This should be a maximum of 1,500 words and should explain how your qualifications, skills and experience meet the key essential criteria for the role. It is recommended that you consider structuring your statement to reflect these criteria. Typically candidates who use a sub-heading for each criteria are best able to communicate their suitability. If you feel that one example is sufficient to demonstrate your capability against more than one criteria, you may wish to address these under a sub-heading which combines several criteria. Please download and use this supporting statement template Supporting Statement Template - Chief Executive - Consumer Scotland
CV
Your CV should provide details of your qualifications, career history with dates and reasons for leaving.
Please email both of the above documents to douglasadam@livingstonjames.com quoting the job title as a reference.
Top job! Head of Service
- Full time
- Circa £55,000
- Edinburgh, Dundee and Fife - Hybrid
- Closing 3rd April 2024
The Yard is a Scottish charity with one simple aim; to build thriving communities of support that enrich the lives of disabled children, young people and their families. We offer play, respite and family support from our adventure play centres in Edinburgh, Dundee and Fife. Our approach is rooted in learning from lived experience and our team are skilled, patient and understanding and invested in each and every child and family.
To meet the increasing need in Scotland, we are planning to increase our services reaching more children and young people. We are looking to recruit a Head of Service who will be part of our Executive team.
Leading a team of experienced service managers, the successful applicant will ensure the delivery of the new services whilst making sure our current delivery is not compromised. They will implement a comprehensive evaluation system meeting the varying needs of our stakeholders; families, funders, partners and the Care Inspectorate.
Our culture is central to our success and the successful applicant will need to lead and manage in line with our values of community, inclusive, inspire, kindness and adventure. We work collaboratively, valuing insights and opinions across the team. We recognise that we have an ambitious agenda and look forward to welcoming the person who is enthused and energised by this opportunity.
In return, the successful applicant will join a warm, motivated team, where user satisfaction of our services is high. We are open to new ideas and welcome ways to develop and improve.
Read more about some of the excellent benefits available to people who work at The Yard.
If you would like to understand more about the role and The Yard, Tricia Stewart our Director of Resources, would be happy to have a conversation with you. Please email tricia@theyardscotland.org.uk to set up a time for a call.
Top job! Patient Safety Commissioner for Scotland
- Full time
- £83,656
- Edinburgh (On site)
- Closing 8th April 2024
The Patient Safety Commissioner for Scotland’s role is to advocate for the systematic improvement in the safety of health care and to promote the importance of the views of patients and other members of the public in relation to the safety of health care.
This is a new high-profile appointment. The Commissioner will be an independent officeholder.
We are looking for a talented individual who has drive, integrity, credibility, resilience and excellent communication skills to be the inaugural Patient Safety Commissioner for Scotland.
The appointment is for a fixed term of 8 years, attracts a starting salary of £83,656 and is pensionable.
Membership & Community Manager – Lakes & Dales Co-operative
- Part time
- £32,000 pro-rata
- Home-based: covering Lakes & Dales Region, with occasional travel to Edinburgh, Northern Ireland and Scottish regions. (Remote)
- Closing 29th March 2024
Are you passionate about community engagement and making a positive impact? Join Scotmid, one of the largest independent retail cooperatives in the UK. Operating Lakes & Dales Coop food retail stores in the north of England, we are committed to fostering strong community ties and driving meaningful change.
Role Description:
We are seeking a proactive Membership & Community Manager to lead our membership, community, and charity strategy across the Lakes & Dales Region. Your responsibilities will include developing membership initiatives, nurturing community relationships, fundraising for our Charity Partner, and orchestrating engaging events. This role will be instrumental in furthering our presence in the Lakes & Dales area.
Desired Qualities:
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with colleagues from various departments.
- Exceptional written, verbal and presentation skills.
- Eagerness and ability to take a hands-on approach to tasks and projects.
- Proficiency in independently managing multiple projects.
- Ability to organise engaging events.
- Ability to build meaningful connections with colleagues, members, communities, and charities.
Travel and Location Details:
You will be required to attend meetings and events at our head office in Newbridge, Edinburgh, as well as occasional travel across trading areas in Scotland and Northern Ireland. A valid driving license and willingness to travel are essential. Some overnight stays may be necessary.
What We Offer:
- A dynamic home-based role primarily centred around the Lakes & Dales Region (encompassing postcodes DL13, CA 10 & 12, NE25)
- Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a company car
- 30-hour work week, with occasional evening and weekend commitments
We are recruiting for a Locality Manager to lead our service provision across the city of Edinburgh and the East.
In Edinburgh this is directly managing Our Visiting Home Service in the Northwest and Southwest of the city as well as overseeing the management of three supported accommodation programmes in the Broomhouse and Pilton areas. The Locality Manager will directly line manager a Service Manager in the city.
Right There is a charity working to prevent people becoming homeless and separated from their loved ones.
We’re here for children and adults who are living with the effects of poverty, addiction or broken relationships. Walking alongside people at home and in the community, we provide tailored support and form trusting relationships to help people feel happier, safer and more confident to live their lives.
Rooted in communities across Scotland for 200 years, we’re there for people going through tough times. Our work won’t stop until everyone has an equal chance to create a safe and supportive place to call home.
Main duties and responsibilities include:
- Directly manage delivery of the Edinburgh and East service and be service located in the city(potentially from Leith in the first instance)
- Lead service delivery in line with Right There’s aims, values and strategic objectives
- Lead your portfolio with emphasis on best practice, qualitative based outcomes and robust operational controls
- Ensure robust person-centred planning is at the heart of delivery with maintained and accurate support plans recording SMART outcomes.
- Responsibility for service development and excellence leading on the collation and implementation of annual review and improvement programme.
- Take ownership for growth of services under responsibility
- Investigate new opportunities allied to and/or supporting existing service provision
- Support leadership and senior management colleagues develop new service proposals and tenders of new and existing activity.
- Lead the Edinburgh and East delivery teams with a clear focus on delivery performance and outcome attainment
- Lead the teams to deliver great “customer” service and a People First Approach
- Work in partnership with Right There colleagues; promote clear and singular communication
- Embrace a positive working culture working collaboratively, promoting inclusiveness, cooperation, trust and open exchange of ideas to fulfil Right There’s strategic aims supporting line managers and delivery staff to do likewise.
- Accountable for service specific data collection, analysis and regular agreed reporting
- Deliver on service performance, using KPI data to support decision making and planning for current programmes.
- Responsible for upholding the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) Codes of Practice and Health and Social Care Standards within your programme.
- Lead the Edinburgh and East services in partnership with key commissioners involved in service review and reporting.
- Take the lead in service delivery matters as they apply to the Care Inspectorate, building positive working relations with respective Inspectorate staff.
- Responsible for compiling and managing the approved annual budgets
- Ensure services operate within financial parameters and targets
What we expect from you
Our values make us who we are and define our actions and behaviours every day. We’d expect the post-holder to uphold and represent our organisation in a way that reflects our values and person-centred way of working.
We need you to be qualified to SVQ Level 3 in Social Services and Healthcare (previously Health and Social Care), SCQF Level 7 or HNC in Social Services. We also need you to be qualified in, or willing to work towards SVQ Level 4 Social Services and Healthcare and SVQ Level 4 in Management, or SCQF equivalent.
We’re looking for someone that has experience of managing a service, with the ability to lead and take ownership and accountability for the programmes. We also need you to have knowledge and experience of working to Care Inspectorate standards as well as having experience of building, leading and managing a team.
What you can expect from us
We value our staff as our greatest asset and will provide the following working conditions:
- The post holder will report to the Head of Operations-Services.
- Your normal working hours are an average of 35 per week. These hours are usually worked Monday to Friday, and flexibly between the hours of 8.00am to 6.00pm, with core hours over the period from 10am to 4pm with one-hour unpaid. Variations to these hours must be agreed with your line manager.
- Your usual place of work will be 26 Leith Walk, Edinburgh, EH6 5AA
- Annual leave entitlement of 210 hours holiday (equivalent to 6 weeks) pro rata per year in the first year rising to 280 hours (equivalent to 8 weeks) pro rata per year in the second. This includes public holidays.
- You will be automatically enrolled into the People’s Pension in the month that you will complete 3-months of employment, provided you meet the auto-enrolment criteria.
- Life Insurance from day one
- Option to purchase and sell annual leave.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Ongoing learning and development
- Wellness programmes
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