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Chief executive

The Guide Association Scotland
68,000 - 73,000 per year
Girlguiding Scotland HQ, 16 Coates Crescent, Edinburgh EH3 7AH
Full-time
7th April 2026
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Salary: £68-73,000 per year, dependent on experience

Job type: Permanent

Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week

Location: Here at Girlguiding Scotland we have adopted a hybrid work model that supports a blend of in-office and remote working, with our usual office days on Tuesday and Wednesdays. We’re based at Girlguiding Scotland HQ, 16 Coates Crescent, Edinburgh EH3 7AH.

Closing date: 9am on Tuesday 7 April 2026

First round interview date:Monday 27 and Tuesday 28 April

 

This is a really exciting time to lead Girlguiding Scotland. With nearly 40,000 young members powered by 9,000 volunteers we are the largest charity for girls and young women in Scotland. Girlguiding Scotland has been around for over 100 years and we have much to be proud of in that rich and vibrant history, but we know that to remain exciting and relevant to young people we must continually evolve.

 

As our chief executive, you will lead the staff team and play a key role working in partnership with the Scottish chief commissioner and her team, as they support the volunteers who deliver guiding in our communities. You will be a role model for members and an ambassador for the organisation in the wider Scottish community.

 

Purpose of the role:

  • To lead the staff team, and – in partnership with a team of national volunteers – shape and deliver guiding in Scotland.
  •  To provide inspirational leadership for volunteers and staff and effective management of the staff team.
  • To work closely with the Scottish chief commissioner and trustee board to ensure the charity is well governed.
  • To work closely with the deputy Scottish chief commissioner to ensure the operational board effectively delivers on agreed projects.
  • To act as a role model for members and be an ambassador for the organisation in the wider Scottish community.
  • To provide a link between Girlguiding Scotland and Girlguiding (UK), fostering positive reciprocal relationships and ensuring ongoing alignment of vision, purpose and strategies.

 

How to apply

We are working with AWS Executive on this recruitment. To find out more about the role, including the job pack please visit the recruitment microsite

Girlguiding Scotland values inclusivity, so we welcome requests for support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. If you need any support to complete your application or with any other part of the recruitment process then please get in touch with our partners at AWS Executive, Donna McKay or Alan Surgeon