Chief Executive

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

Contract: Full-time (35 hours per week). Permanent.

Location: Edinburgh / Hybrid

Closing date: 20 April, 2026

Salary: £64,946 to £72,841

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

The opportunity

Youth Scotland is seeking a visible, values‑led Chief Executive to lead the organisation into its next phase —strengthening their 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.

The closing date for applications is Monday 20th April. Interviews will be held in Edinburgh on Thursday 30th April.