About Youth Scotland

Youth Scotland is the national charity for community‑based youth work. Our purpose is to grow and develop community‑based youth work so that young people can achieve their full potential. We deliver through four pillars: Membership, Programmes, Training and Youth Awards (Hi5, Dynamic Youth and Youth Achievement Awards).

The opportunity

We are seeking a visible, values‑led Chief Executive to lead the organisation into its next phase—strengthening our network, championing youth work nationally, and working with partners and funders to secure sustainable impact.

You will bring

Strategic leadership and relationship‑building across government, funders and the youth work sector.
A strong understanding of Scotland’s youth work policy landscape and voluntary sector governance.
Finance and fundraising acumen, with experience of complex budgets and diversified income.

Role Details

Full-time: 35 hours per week
Salary: £64,946 - £72,841
Based in Edinburgh (hybrid)
Permanent
37 days leave (25 annual leave + 12 public holidays)
Supportive, values‑led culture; strong EDI commitment

The closing date for applications is Monday 20 April.

Interviews will be held in Edinburgh on Thursday 30 April.

For an informal and confidential discussion about the role please contact mike.strang@youthscotland.org.uk. Mike is available for calls 31 March, 1 April and 2 April.

Benefits

Living Wage & Living Hours Employer
Hybrid Working
Generous salary sacrifice pension scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Life insurance scheme

Notes

To apply submit your CV and Cover Letter explaining how you meet the criteria. Click apply below, complete your details and upload your CV and Cover Letter.

Attached documents

Title	File
Job Description	Job_Description_-_YS-CE26.pdf
Person Specification	Person_Specification_-_YS-CE26.pdf
Additional Information	Additional_Information.pdf

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