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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 on ethnic and racial inequalities in Scotland, including not only epidemiological data but also a range of cultural, historical and other socio-political and economic 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 Government and stakeholders on how Scotland can better engage with the 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 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 . Closing date: midnight, 3 September 2025.

Everyturn Mental Health has spent nearly 40 years delivering mental health services that put people first. They're a key partner to the NHS - co-creating new approaches, building compassionate care pathways, and helping people move forward with their lives. Following a strategic restructure, they are looking for a new Operations Director to lead their specialist nursing, children and young people, and community services. Based in the North East, with regular in-person engagement across our services, this role sits at the heart of some of the most complex - and fast-evolving - parts of the organisation. They are also central to Everyturn Mental Health's future ambitions. You'll provide strategic and operational leadership across these portfolios, supporting a high-performing team and working cross-functionally to deliver safe, person-centred and sustainable services. It's a role that blends operational delivery with service improvement, stakeholder engagement and system-level influence. We're looking for a values-led and emotionally intelligent leader who understands regulated, CQC-inspected environments, and brings a track record of leading multidisciplinary teams in healthcare, social care, or related sectors. You'll be joining them at a pivotal time - with a new strategy on the horizon and ambitious plans for income diversification and impact growth. This is a deeply rewarding role with significant scope to shape the organisation's future. And most importantly, to change lives. For more information, please take a look at the Candidate Pack . If you have questions which are not answered by the microsite, please email . Closing date: midnight, 3 September 2025.

The UK's screen sector is a global success story - but the people who power it often face complex challenges. Long hours, insecure employment, and mental and financial pressures are common, particularly for those working behind the scenes. The Film and TV Charity exists to support those people and to push for a kinder, fairer industry. They are there for the camera crew and costume designers, the runners and riggers, the schedulers and sound engineers. And they're working to change the systems that make life harder than it needs to be. Now the Film and TV Charity are looking for their first Chief Operating Officer: a strategic, commercially minded leader to take charge of income generation, operations, finance and digital strategy. It's a new role, created to help them scale up their impact and build a more sustainable future. You'll work closely with the CEO and leadership team, developing income streams and building strong partnerships with funders, supporters and industry stakeholders. You'll ensure they're delivering well across their programmes and services, and that they're making the most of their assets, people and data. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone with sharp commercial instincts and a passion for social impact. You don't need to come from the charity sector, but you do need to care deeply about improving lives behind the scenes. For more information, please visit . If you have questions which are not answered by the microsite, please email . Closing date: midnight, 31 August 2025.

Location: London / flexible, with some international travel Sector: Third Sector Start Date: Contract Type: Permanent Dogs Trust is the UK's leading dog welfare charity. Our vision is to improve dog welfare both in the United Kingdom and across the globe; and over the past 20 years, we've turned that vision into a reality. We're improving dog welfare by campaigning against poor practices and changing laws, focusing on rehoming, providing, behavioural support for owners and expanding our reach by supporting projects overseas and establishing partnerships in the USA. We know that we can do more for dogs and the people who care for them, both in the UK and internationally, by being forward-looking and resourceful, and ensuring that we have the capacity and vision to address tomorrow's challenges and opportunities. Over recent months, we've reviewed our structures, systems and strategies to make sure that we're in the very best shape for the coming years, and this newly-created role will play a crucial part in realising our ambitious plans for the future. Reporting to (and occasionally deputising for) the Chief Executive, our new Chief Operating Officer will oversee the full gamut of our internal activities, from finance to operations, technology to legal and facilities. You'll also oversee Dogs Trust Ireland (a separate charity under the Dogs Trust umbrella). As a key member of a high-performing leadership team, this role will be pivotal in connecting our people to our strategy, ensuring that our structure is fit for purpose, and stewarding crucial external relationships on our behalf. We want to meet candidates with extensive leadership experience, highly effective at implementing change and with a full professional repertoire, underpinned by strong values. You must be a qualified accountant, and will have led multiple central / corporate functions, ideally in an organisation with international reach. An impressive track record of leading growth and change, along with an excellent grasp of corporate governance, are both essential. Strong candidates will additionally bring an MBA (or similar qualification) and / or experience within a profit-for-purpose organisation. To find out more, visit For an informal discussion, please contact Emma French or Aino Betts at Cadence Partners on or email If you require the candidate materials in an alternative format, please request it in your initial contact.