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A prominent conservation charity in Scotland seeks a Head of Health & Safety to lead transformational change and strategy in health and safety management. This role involves providing strategic leadership to the Health & Safety team, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring effective risk management across the organization. Demonstrated experience in senior leadership roles, budget management, and a passion for conservation are essential for this position. Interested candidates should apply with a CV and cover letter to the provided contact.

The National Trust for Scotland is the conservation charity that protects and promotes Scotland's natural and cultural heritage for present and future generations to enjoy. With around 350,000 members, it is the largest conservation charity in the country with responsibility for over 100 natural and built-heritage sites across all Scotland, from the UNESCO-recognised archipelago of St Kilda and theUK's largestNational Nature Reserve, Mar Lodge Estate in the Cairngorms, to Robert Adam's Culzean Castle and Estate in Ayrshire andPriorwoodGarden inMelrosein the Scottish Borders,with its beautiful orchard of heritage apples. Established in 1931, the Trust acts as guardian of the nation's magnificent heritage of architectural,scenicand historic treasures in its ownership and care, welcomingover 5million people a year. As an independent charity, not a government department, it acts on behalf of everyone to safeguard our heritage. The National Trust for Scotland is looking for an experienced Head of Health & Safety to help driveinnovation and change managementand support the organisation as we look towards our centenary in 2031. This role provides strategic leadership and organisational stewardship of Health & Safety across the Trust. This person isthe organisation's most senior expert advisor on health and safety and,as such,is the named 'competent individual'. The postholder sets the strategic direction for Health & Safety ensuring the function is proactive,data andintelligence led and fully aligned with organisational priorities. Role Responsibilities Your Role: AsHead of Health & Safetyyou will: Lead the development of a multi-year Health and Safety strategywhichalignsto the Trust's wider organisational ambitions and peoplestrategy Drive a culture of continuous improvement, modernising policies,systemsand processes, cutting through complexity to ensure health and safety is well understood across the Trus Provide strategic leadership to the Health & Safety team, building a high performing, future-focussed team ReviewH&S monitoring and reporting systems ensuring they are utilised effectively and provideaccurateand up to date assessment of actions and risks Regularly review risk assessment processes tomonitoreffectiveness and implementation of actions Workcloselywith theHead of Buildings Conservation,Regional Directors,Audit Risk Management Committee, Board, Executive Committee andHealth& Safety Committeeto support effective decision-making by balancing risk with heritage and conservation principles Represent the Trust as a senior leader to regulators, and other externalpartners,buildinginfluence andshapingperceptionof the Trust as a high-performing organisation Person Specification WhatWe'reLooking For: Proventrack recordin aseniorleadership role in Health & Safety in a diverse, multi-site, dispersedworkforce Experience of introducing and leadingtransformationprogrammes, including digital systems Demonstrableexperienceof successful budget management Experienceof planning andprioritisingcompetingdemands, along withhighlydevelopedcommunicationandinfluencingskills Strong leadership skills witha track recordof managing high-performing teams A passion for conservation and alignment with the values of the National Trust for Scotland Apply Now Ifyou'reready to make a lasting impact on Scotland's heritage and lead transformationalHealth & Safety change programmes, we want to hear from you. Please send your CV and a covering letter toKirsten Hendryat FWB at or call for a confidential discussion. The closing date for applications is 10:00 on Wednesday 18 March 2026. Contact the team at FWB to discuss your individual or company requirements, or to discover more about our specialist services.

An iconic Scottish yarn manufacturer is seeking a Sales Director to join its senior leadership team. The successful candidate will have experience in sales strategy and a passion for luxury fashion. Responsibilities include developing commercial strategies, managing key accounts, and leading the sales function. This role offers flexibility with regular travel and the opportunity to positively impact the company's global performance. Applications should be sent to Ailsa Sutherland at FWB.

A prominent Scottish textile firm in Kinross seeks a Technical & Planning Director to lead innovation and operational excellence in cashmere yarn production. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and experience in a senior management role within textiles, with expertise in dyeing and sustainable practices. Responsibilities include driving innovation in yarn design, collaborating with teams for solutions, and implementing environmentally sustainable strategies. This role offers a significant opportunity to impact the company's global performance.

A leading public body in Scotland seeks a Director of Finance and Business Services to guide financial strategy and ensure compliance with governance. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with experience at the Executive level. Responsibilities include statutory finance leadership, developing financial plans, and advising the CEO and Board. This role requires strong strategic thinking and proven capabilities in managing complex transformations and stakeholder relationships. A passion for public service and positive change is essential.

Our client, Welding Engineers, is a private equity-backed industrial doors business, headquartered in Scotland, with six branches across the UK. It services, repairs, supplies and installs a broad range of industrial and commercial door solutions to customers across logistics , manufacturing, retail, and public-sector markets. The business has a strong market position, an established customer base, and a significant proportion of recurring service and maintenance revenue. Under PE ownership, the focus is on accelerated growth, operational professionalisation, and EBITDA enhancement, with a clear medium-term exit horizon. About the role Following recent investment from Foresight Group, Welding Engineers areseekingto appoint a Chief Executive who will have full P&L accountability andbe responsible fordeveloping and delivering the value creation plan. The mandate is to scale the business UK-wide while strengthening management capability, controls, and performance discipline. The successful candidate will have CEO, Managing Director, or Divisional MD experience and a background in delivering high volume service and maintenance within industrial services, facilities management, or engineering services. They will have a proventrack recordmanaging multi-site UK operations and demonstrable delivery of EBITDA growth and operational improvement. They will ideally also have experience of working closely with Boards and financial sponsors. This isa very significantopportunity for a talented and ambitious leader to join an already successful business at the outset of its private equity backed growth journey. Apply Now To apply, please send your CV to Adam Brown at . For an initial confidential discussion, contact him on . Contact the team at FWB to discuss your individual or company requirements, or to discover more about our specialist services.

A leading industrial door solutions provider is searching for a Chief Executive to drive growth and operational improvement across the UK. This role involves full P&L accountability and the development of a value creation plan. Ideal candidates will have senior experience in industrial services and a proven track record in managing multi-site operations, ensuring EBITDA growth, and enhancing management capability. This is a significant opportunity for a talented leader to join a successful business backed by private equity.