Forces Children Scotland Launches Nationwide Recruitment Campaign for New CEO

Forces Children Scotland, a leading charity dedicated to supporting children and young people from armed forces communities, has launched a nationwide recruitment campaign to find a dynamic and visionary Chief Executive Officer.

This pivotal role will drive the organisation’s mission to empower and improve the lives of over 13,000 children from armed forces communities across Scotland. The new CEO will play a crucial role in shaping the future of Forces Children Scotland by co-developing a new three-year strategic vision together with beneficiaries and wider stakeholders. Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the successful candidate will provide strategic leadership, foster innovation, and build sustainable growth.

They will be responsible for enhancing the charity’s profile, securing funding, and ensuring the effective delivery of projects and services that make a real difference in the lives of children and their families.

Co-Chair for Forces Children Scotland, Harvey Tilley, said: “This is an exciting time for Forces Children Scotland. We seek an innovative and collaborative leader who can build upon exciting transformational growth achieved to lead us through our next chapter in our proud, illustrious history. We look forward to welcoming applications from those who match the criteria and share our values, passion and commitment.”

Working in partnership with Aspen People and Beyond HR to deliver the recruitment process, candidates are asked to submit their CV and covering letter by 5pm on Friday 23 August 2024.

Committed to embedding the voice of beneficiaries at the heart of everything it does, candidates are asked to submit a child friendly version of their credentials, as well as prepare to attend a children and young people’s panel, should they progress to the next phase of the process.

Applications can be made via the charity’s microsite through Aspen People: https://www.aspenpeople.co.uk/microsite/fcs/how-to-apply/

For more information please contact Gary Seath, Marketing, Communications, and Development Manager – gary.seath@forceschildrenscotland.org.uk