Strategic Executive Director, Legal & Policy

  • Mwcscot
  • Edinburgh, Midlothian
  • Sep 20, 2026
Full time Legal

Job Description

Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland is recruiting an Executive Director (Legal & Policy), a brand new senior leadership role shaping the Commission's legal and policy direction in Scotland's mental health and human rights landscape. The post sits on the Executive Leadership Team, steering strategy, external engagement, and the full range of statutory responsibilities.

It is a pivotal time as reforms of Scotland's mental health and incapacity legislation accelerate, offering a unique