Country Director

NFP PEOPLE; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization is seeking a Country Director for Scotland to lead impactful initiatives supporting foster carers, children, and young people. This role involves driving strategic objectives, managing stakeholder relationships, and ensuring sector-leading services. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in social work and fostering, alongside experience in budget management. The position offers a hybrid working model with generous leave benefits, contributing to a positive work-life balance.

Benefits

38 days leave (including bank holidays)

Flexible and hybrid working

Enhanced maternity and adoption pay

24/7 Employee Assistance Helpline

Pension and life assurance

Contribution to eye tests and lenses

Season ticket loans

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in the fostering sector.
• Experience working with local authorities and government officials.
• Track record of delivering excellent outcomes in social work.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic initiatives and performance monitoring.
• Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships.
• Ensure services are sector leading and evidence-based.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Social work experience

Budget management

Job description

Country Director - Scotland

We are seeking an experienced strategic leader to drive impactful work that supports foster carers, children and young people across Scotland.

Position: Country Director Scotland
Salary: £52,780 to £57,855
Location: Hybrid with regular travel to Glasgow
Hours: Full time, 35 hours
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Wednesday 3 December 2025
Interview Dates: Stakeholder interviews 16 December, panel interviews 17 December

About the role

This is an exceptional opportunity for a high calibre professional with leadership experience to join a fantastic organisation. This post is one of four Country Directors, working with the CEO to deliver on organisational strategic objectives.

The post will manage and lead on key initiatives in a specific country, drive forward the monitoring, impact and evaluation of the organisation's work and ensure continuous improvement through innovative models of practice. Have responsibility for developing and maintaining key stakeholder relationships and be responsible for securing grants, fundraising and engage in activity to promote the charity and respond to the needs of the sector. A key responsibility for the post holder is to ensure that services and products are sector leading, evidence-based and child centred.

About you

We are looking for someone with extensive experience of the fostering sector to assist with leading the work in one of the four nations. You will have experience of working with local authorities, key government officials and a broad range of key stakeholders.

A strategic thinker, collaborative, with excellent leadership skills and a wide range of experience. You will be a member of a leadership team or looking to progress your career to this level. You will bring a track record of delivering excellent outcomes in the field of social work, specifically fostering and care experienced children, along with a desire to continue to develop your skillset.

Additionally, you will have experience of managing budgets and able to demonstrate a knowledge of sound safeguarding practice.

In return

• 38 days leave (including bank holidays)
• A range of family friendly and fostering friendly leave options
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Enhanced maternity and adoption pay
• Enhanced sick pay
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Helpline
• Pension and life assurance
• Contribution to eye tests and lenses
• Season ticket loans

About the Organisation

You will be joining a sector leading organisation committed to improving outcomes for foster carers, children and young people. The team works collaboratively across the UK to deliver high quality, impactful programmes and services, underpinned by strong values and a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Commitment to Inclusion

Applications are welcome from all sections of the community and particularly from under represented groups. Appointments are made on merit.

• Applicants who identify as care experienced and meet the minimum criteria will be guaranteed an interview
• Applicants with a disability are encouraged to share any reasonable adjustments needed for the recruitment process
• Job share arrangements will be considered for this role

Other roles you may have experience of could include; Head of Service, Regional Director, Assistant Director, Head of Fostering, Service Manager, Strategic Lead, Programme Director, Social Care Director.