Chief Executive Officer
Edinburgh based
About the role
The CEO leads the organisation, taking overall responsibility for its strategic direction and its day-to-day operations. This includes leading the development and execution of the organisation’s strategy. The CEO takes overall responsibility for compliance with legislation and operating the organisation safely and responsibly. The CEO plays a key role in communicating strategy and performance, and representing Cyrenians externally.
Key Responsibilities
To deliver vision and outstanding leadership for the charity; accountable to the Board for the impact of the work and long-term sustainability of the organisation.
To develop a long-term strategy in collaboration with the Board; setting ambitious objectives for its delivery; ensuring the organisational structure is fit for purpose and continuing to develop Cyrenians reputation as a leader in its field.
To build the awareness and understanding of the organisation, its ethos, vision and Public Health Approach to Homelessness Prevention across all sectors.
To develop and maintain an understanding of the changing social, economic and technological landscape, its impact on the drivers of homelessness and the new opportunities and challenges these changes bring .
Person specification
We are seeking a dynamic and strategic leader with strong commercial acumen and proven senior executive experience (CEO experience desirable). You’ll bring exceptional leadership, communication, and influencing skills, with the ability to build credibility and foster positive relationships across the Board, leadership team, staff, and external stakeholders.
Key attributes include:
- Strategic thinking and adaptability
- Sound financial understanding, commercial acumen, and results orientation
- Integrity, high ethical standards, and alignment with Cyrenians’ values
- Experience leading large teams as an Executive and communicating with impact
- Interest in the third sector, homelessness, and emerging technologies (AI, cybersecurity)
To apply
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Keyworker - Social Bite Village
£25,352 - £27,907 pro rata (scale points 20 to 24)
Based in Edinburgh
Are you passionate about working with people in a person-centred way?
If so, then our Keyworker role may be the one for you.
About Social Bite Village
Founded by Social Bite who partnered with Cyrenians to provide the support, the village provides temporary, supported accommodation to people who have become homeless. The village provides a home as well as the opportunity to participate in shared activities and opportunities. Our Community model is based on Cyrenians core values, prioritising trusted relationships and putting the person at the heart of the decisions which matter most to them.
About the role
Our keyworker will work as part of a team, and the wider social bite partnership, to ensure the village is a homely, welcoming and safe space. Your main responsibilities include:
- Working with residents to develop their own support plan
- Supporting residents to be active in the day-to-day activity of the village, including decision making
- Provide support and supervision to volunteers
About You
As a committed, compassionate and reliable member of the team, you’ll be able to develop trusted relationships with those we support and with your colleagues. You should also be:
- Experienced in delivering person-centred support
- A strong communicator with experience of working collaboratively
- A calm and encouraging presence, able to work at the pace of the individual
How we’ll support you
You’ll be joining an experienced and knowledgeable team who will give you full training on all aspects of your role. You’ll also have access to wider Cyrenians support, including our learning and development programme, and staff wellbeing services.
About us
At Cyrenians we tackle the causes and consequences of homelessness. We understand that there are many routes into homelessness, and that there is no ‘one size fits all’ approach to supporting people towards more positive and stable futures. That’s why all our work is values-led and relationships-based.
Read more about our values here.
Application Notes
Closing date: 12 noon on Monday 16th February
Interviews: Tuesday 24th February
CV's will not be accepted
How to Apply
Step 1
Download the application form below
Application Form - Keyworker Social Bite Village DOCX, 71.2KB Application Form - Keyworker Social Bite Village
Step 2
Complete the form and save it
Step 3
Upload your completed application form using our online submission tool
Senior Manager - Fundraising
£44,132 per annum, plus pension
Edinburgh based
Do you have experience of leading a small but fast-paced and relationships-focused fundraising team? Do you want to help shape and support ambitious fundraising plans to create transformational change?
If so, this role leading our fundraising team is for you.
About Cyrenians
At Cyrenians we tackle the causes and consequences of homelessness. We take a values-led and relationships-based approach to delivering our services because we understand that there is no ‘one size fits all’ approach to supporting people towards more positive and stable futures.
About the Fundraising Team
Relationships are at the heart of everything we do at Cyrenians, with those we support and those who support us too.
It’s an exciting time for Fundraising at Cyrenians. Our team has only been around for a few years and in that time, income generation has grown rapidly. It’s now time to take it to the next level.
With a fundraising mix currently dominated by corporate partnerships, individual giving and major donors, we are looking to build on our previous growth while also broadening our mix into events and community fundraising, and legacies.
About the role
This role will devise and drive forward our fundraising strategy and have responsibility for leading the team to deliver in a way that is collaborative, innovative and measurable. Close relationships with our Marcomms and services teams are integral to delivery.
The role has a strong focus on nurturing existing and developing new partnerships, together with using data and insight to drive our activity.
About you
You’ll be an experienced fundraising leader, who lives our values and has innovation at your core. You’ll spot opportunities, forge links with a variety of stakeholders and be confident in using data to steer our strategic direction.
Like us, you’ll be relationships-based and values-led in all that you do. You’ll think long-term and ensure evaluation and learning at every stage of your plan.
How we’ll support you
Working closely with colleagues in Marcomms, Policy & Public Affairs and Trusts & Grants, you’ll be warmly supported by those who share your passion to tackle homelessness and its root causes. We’ll encourage you to grow your strategic experience, with creativity, strong values and innovation, and to take a planned and pragmatic approach to planning and implementing new initiatives.
You will be supported to attend training and networking events to deepen your knowledge of the issues surrounding homelessness and social exclusion; engage with a variety of stakeholders and extend your professional network.
Application notes
Closing date is Monday 23rd February at 12 noon
Interviews will be held in Edinburgh w/c Monday 2nd March
CV's will not be accepted
How to Apply
Step 1
Download the application form below
Application Form DOCX, 71.4KB Application Form
Step 2
Complete the form and save it
Step 3
Upload your completed application form using our online submission tool