CEO / Co-CEOs, Anti-Racism Observatory for Scotland

AROS (Anti Racism Observatory Scotland); Glasgow; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

A national organization in Glasgow seeks a CEO / Co-CEOs to lead the Anti-Racism Observatory for Scotland. This role entails establishing a new accountability organization focused on addressing systemic racism through community engagement, advocacy, and strategic leadership. Candidates should possess a strong commitment to anti-racist principles and experience in relevant fields. Salary is up to £89k, and the role is fixed-term until December 2027.

Qualifications

• Experience in community organizing, campaigning, policy or academia.
• Deep commitment to anti-racist principles and co-production.

Responsibilities

• Establish and build a new national anti-racism accountability organization.
• Lead conversations with stakeholders on racial equity in Scotland.

Skills

Advocacy skills

Strategic planning

Community engagement

Leadership

Job description

CEO / Co-CEOs, Anti-Racism Observatory for Scotland
up to £89k,initially fixed term to December 2027 • based in Glasgow

The Anti-Racism Observatory for Scotland (AROS) represents a major advance in Scotland’s mission to tackle systemic racism. The new organisation, funded by the Scottish Government, will be hosted by Strathclyde University, with the Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights (CRER) bringing anti-racism expertise and insight. Community-led, and with strong partnerships already in place, AROS will provide comprehensive data and a powerful evidence-base through which government and other public sector bodies can more effectively address racism in Scottish society.

The new Observatory will tackle systemic racism through three main workstreams: first, bringing together quantitative and qualitative data onethnic and racial inequalities in Scotland, including not only epidemiological data but also a range of cultural, historical and other socio-political andeconomic factors; second, establishing an interactive digital repository of historical and current evidence on racism in Scotland; and third, convening and leading a dynamic conversation between the Scottish Governmentand stakeholders on how Scotland can better engage withthe experiences of people who are adversely racialised. These workstreams will be collectively underpinned by a fourth principle of careful, deliberate co-production, and a commitment to being led by those who are most affected by AROS’ work.

The new AROS CEO / Co-CEOs (we are open to proposals for delivering the role flexibly) will relish this chance to establish and build a wholly new national anti-racism accountability organisation. You’ll be at once an advocate, strategist, organisation-builder and influencer, and will have a full management and leadership repertoire. It’s a remarkable opportunity, and we’re looking for candidates with a rare mix of experience, knowledge, integrity and determination. Whether your career to date has been in community organising, campaigning, policy, academia or another sector, you’ll bring a deep commitment to anti-racist principles, co-production and community engagement.

Please visit www.shape-aros.co.uk to find out more and to apply. If you need candidate materials in an alternative format or have questions not covered on the microsite, please contact Cadence Partners at [e-mail]

Closing date: midnight, 3 September 2025.