#### RoleThe Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) is seeking an outstanding senior leader to shape our externalvoice, strengthen our influence, and ensure our members’ priorities are heard at the highest levels. AsScotland’s national voice for housing associations and co-operatives, we represent a sector providing safe, warmand affordable homes for over half a million people across the country.Celebrating 50 years of impact, SFHA is a well-respected membership organisation with a strong financial position, anambitious strategic vision, and close to 100% sector membership. Our role is to represent, support and connectour members, ensuring that their voices are heard and that they have the resources and influence needed tothrive.The **Director of External Affairs** plays a pivotal role in delivering that mission. Leading our PublicAffairs, Communications, Policy, Events, and Design teams, you will drive the strategic direction andhigh-quality delivery of all external engagement and reputational activity. You will raise SFHA’s nationalprofile, build powerful relationships across government, parliament, the media, business and the third sector,and champion the interests of our members across Scotland.Acting as a senior organisational spokesperson, you will confidently represent SFHA at consultations, events andhigh-level meetings, often at pace, advising key decision-makers and ensuring our policy positions are credible,evidence-based and aligned with the needs of members. Working closely with the Chief Executive, Board andExecutive Team, you will help shape organisational strategy, strengthen our influence, and ensure SFHA remains aleading voice in Scotland’s political and policy landscape.You will lead a talented multi-disciplinary team, driving innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement acrossall external-facing work. From policy development and thought leadership to campaigns, media engagement andresearch, you will ensure SFHA delivers high-impact work that enhances our reputation and reinforces ourrelevance to members.This role offers the opportunity to influence national policy, shape public debate, and help steer the future ofaffordable housing in Scotland. SFHA provides a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including 29 daysannual leave, five agile days, a 5% employer pension contribution, flexible hybrid working, Perkbox, a travelloan, flu jab, online yoga and eyecare vouchers.#### Application notesFull details on the role and how to apply can be found on our dedicated recruitment microsite atFor more information, please contact Nigel Fortnum or David Currie at Aspen People on or atenquiries@aspenpeople.co.ukClosing date: 12th January 2026### Scottish Federation of Housing AssociationsDirector of External Affairs Postcode: G1 2ERHelp us tackle the housing emergency.It’s an exciting time to join SFHA’s external affairs team as we look ahead to a seismic election and work towardsending the housing emergency. If you’re passionate about social housing and politics, we want to hear fromyou.SFHA is looking for a External Affairs Co-ordinator to support our engagement with politicians and Parliaments, witha key focus on the run-up to the 2026 Holyrood election and building relationships with new MSPsafterwards.This role involves engaging with the political landscape to support SFHA’s election campaigns and promote the valueof social housing across Scotland.You will work to influence the political parties in the run-up to the election, monitor parliamentary and politicaldevelopments, draft briefings to inform debates, and help newly elected MSPs understand the importance of socialhousing.Enthusiasm and initiative are more important than extensive experience for this role, where you’ll have the chance todevelop your policy, communications and lobbying skills in an organisation that’s driving real change.Scottish Opera is seeking an experienced and inspiring Head of Individual Giving to lead our individual and majorgifts programme during a period of maternity leave. This is a key role within our Development team, responsiblefor generating over £1,000,000 annually through major donors, giving circles, legacies and wider individualgiving activity.Working closely with the Director of Development, you will help shape and deliver our Individual Giving strategy,steward key supporters, cultivate new donors, and oversee a talented Individual Giving team. You will bringcreativity, excellent relationship-building skills, and a strong track record of securing philanthropicsupport.We are looking for someone proactive, organised, confident in making major gift asks, and passionate about engagingpeople with the work of Scottish Opera.If you’re a motivated fundraising professional who thrives on building meaningful supporter relationships, we’d loveto hear from you.**What we offer:**• Up to £42,000 per annum depending on experience• 35 hours per week with hybrid and flexible working available• 25 days annual leave plus 10 public holidays• Generous pension contributions (8% employer / 4% employee)• Free tickets to Scottish Opera dress rehearsals & discounted performance tickets• Enhanced pension scheme, Cycle to Work scheme, Perkbox, Employee Assistance Programme and Health Cash PlanA full Job Description and Person Specification is available for download below.The Baptist Union of Scotland is seeking a new **General Director** to lead us in this exciting seasonof Increase. Working with Council, the Trustee Board and our National Team, you’ll help shape and drive thevision for BUS, inspiring and leading the National Team while building strong, supportive relationships withleaders and congregations across Scotland and our network of 155 churches.We’re looking for someone with wisdom, spiritual depth, strategic insight and a collaborative approach- a leader whocan nurture a healthy organisational culture, promote good governance and inspire confidence across our networkas we shape the future of BUS together.Muirhouse Youth Development Group (MYDG) are seeking an Executive Director of Youth & Enterprise. As Director youwill collaborate with the MYDG Board of trustees to develop organisational strategies, ensure the highest safetystandards are in place and followed. Ensure compliance with HR policies and procedures, oversee the financialaspects, including fundraising and budget management of both the youth development work and social enterprise.You will raise the profile of MYDG in the community build strong relationships with stakeholders, and act as aninspiring role model for both young people and staff**About the role:**Muirhouse Youth Development Group is a young person focused community Charity. We deliver high quality youth work,providing experiential education programmes, personal and social development, skills acquisition programmes andvocational qualifications. MYDG exists to support young people at key points in their life - Organisation forall, no matter who you are, where you are at, where you have come from and where you are going. We strive to bea fully diverse organisation working with our community to ensure this is woven throughout our way of work.**Key responsibilities:*** Financial LeadershipFully accountable for the entire funding cycle, ensuring organisational sustainability. Must be able to generatelarge funds across multi-year, short-term and social enterprise income streams.* Strategic ManagementDevelop, implement and lead the organisation into the future.* Manage Team & StakeholdersBuild, Develop, Lead and manage a strong team to achieve MYDG’s Goals. Ensuring HR compliance and strong governanceare in place. Acting as an inspiring role model, being the face of the charity.**Essential Experience**To be successful in this role , you will have skills and experience in the following #J-18808-Ljbffr