Chief Executive Officer
Salary £ 55-62k FTE
Office (Stirling) or Hybrid
Vacancy listed 25/03/2026
Application deadline 30/04/2026
Details
Purpose of the job
You will be responsible for the overall leadership and management of the organisation, including its financial viability together with initiating and developing constructive and creative relationships with Circular Communities Scotland members, funders, partners, and wider stakeholders.

Relationships and accountability
The Chief Executive Officer is accountable to the Circular Communities Scotland Chair and Board and has direct or indirect line management responsibility for Circular Communities Scotland staff.

Location
Circular Communities Scotland office is based in Stirling , Scotland. We are advertising this role on an office based or hybrid basis with about half of time spent in the office or visiting stakeholders in the central belt.

Main duties and responsibilities
• Ensuring robust management of a highly motivated team through outstanding leadership.
• Working with the Board to create and implement the organisational strategy, policy and efficient procedures to ensure the organisation delivers its obligations to its members and funders.
• Development and delivery of robust business plans and fundraising activity to ensure income is continually secured to deliver the organisation objectives.
• Provision of a sound governance, risk management and financial management framework.
• Leading the organisation and sector in delivering circular economy objectives.
Benefits

Generous Pension 12% Employer + 6 Employee
Holiday 28 days + 6 Bank Holidays (growing with service)

Notes

Role can be 0.8-1.0 FTE
Interview Dates: Online – Friday 15 May 2026
In person, Stirling – Thursday 28 May 2026.
Please notify us in cover letter of any issues with interview availability.

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