Head of Children and Families

Scvo; Glasgow; Híbrido; GBP 55.000 - 61.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Six weeks annual leave

Pension

Enhanced family leave

Wellbeing support

Learning opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Right There is seeking a Head of Children & Families to lead our work across Scotland, shaping its direction and sustainable growth to reach more children, young people and families. You’ll report to the Director of Programmes and sit on the Senior Management Team, guiding teams in Glasgow, South Ayrshire, Orkney and Inverness.

Based at 15 Dava Street, Glasgow, the role offers hybrid working with a minimum of 3 days in the office, 35 hours per week, and a competitive salary.

Formación

• Senior leadership experience in Children & Families.
• Proven ability to develop managers and drive change.
• Strong financial and regulatory knowledge.

Responsabilidades

• Lead our Children & Families work across Scotland and shape its direction.
• Develop managers, strengthen quality, and use evidence to improve outcomes.
• Manage budgets and risk across programmes in Glasgow, South Ayrshire, Orkney and Inverness.

Conocimientos

Senior leadership

Budget management

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder relations

Descripción del empleo

## Top job! Head of Children and Families* Right There* Full time* £55,219 – £60,741* On site/Hybrid: 15 Dava Street, Glasgow* Closing 27th November 2026* Advertised from 6th November 2026* 35 hours per week, permanent#### RoleAre you ready to lead lasting change for children and families across Scotland?For over 200 years, Right There has stood alongside people across Scotland, helping prevent homelessness and keepingfamilies connected. We’re looking for a Head of Children & Families to build on that work and help us reachfurther.You’ll lead our Children & Families work across Scotland, shaping its direction and sustainable growth to reachmore children, young people and families. Reporting to our Director of Programmes and joining our SeniorManagement Team, you’ll lead the teams delivering our current programmes in Glasgow, South Ayrshire, Orkney andInverness.**Your role**You’ll develop managers to lead with confidence and ensure children, young people and families help shape ourprogrammes. Working with partners, you’ll strengthen quality, use evidence to improve outcomes and managebudgets and risk—turning our ambitions into effective, sustainable support during a period of significantgrowth.**What you will bring**You’re an experienced senior leader in Children & Families who has developed managers, led change and turnedstrategy into results. You combine practical judgement with sound financial and regulatory knowledge and youbuild trusted relationships with commissioners and partners. Your leadership is person-centred andnon-judgemental: you recognise people’s strengths and make sure their voices influence your work.**Our offer**£55,219–£60,741 | Permanent | 35 hours per weekBased at 15 Dava Street, Glasgow, hybrid working with a minimum of 3-days office based. Travel across our programmelocations as required. You’ll work flexibly around programme needs and take part in the senior on-call rota whenrequired.Six weeks’ annual leave, rising to eight after year one, including public holidays, plus pension, enhanced familyleave, wellbeing support and learning opportunities.Bring your leadership to Right There—and help more children and families build a safe and supportive future. We wantto hear from you.**About Us**We are a charity that recently celebrated 200 years of standing alongside people in Scotland. Last year we supportedalmost 4,000 people to stay in their homes and stay connected to the people they love.#### Application notesFor more information and to apply, please visit the Right there website.