Country Director – Scotland We are seeking a talented individual to join a leadership team and help sustain and expand programmes across Scotland. Position: Country Director – Scotland Salary: £53,836 - £59,012 Location: Hybrid with travel to Glasgow Hours: 35 hours per week, full time Contract: Permanent Closing Date: Wednesday 6th May 2026 Interview Dates: 13th May and 18th May About the Role This is an exceptional opportunity for a high calibre professional with leadership experience to take on a key strategic role. You will lead and manage work across Scotland, helping to improve the lives of foster families, children and young people in foster care, while supporting fostering services. Key responsibilities include: Leading and managing work within a specific country Driving monitoring, impact and evaluation activity Developing and maintaining key stakeholder relationships Overseeing delivery of sustainable, impactful programmes Securing funding and promoting organisational activity Managing budgets and ensuring financial oversight Identifying opportunities for innovation and collaboration Growing membership and engagement Acting as safeguarding lead About You You will be a collaborative and strategic leader with: Strong knowledge of foster care and children’s social care Experience within local authority social services Leadership and management experience Experience of strategic planning and programme delivery Experience working with senior stakeholders and government bodies Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong organisational and problem solving abilities You will also demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion. About the Organisation This organisation is the leading UK fostering charity and membership organisation, dedicated to empowering, enriching and supporting the relationships at the heart of the fostering community. They work across all four nations of the UK to improve outcomes for children and young people in foster care and to support foster carers and services. What’s on Offer 38 days leave including bank holidays Flexible and hybrid working Enhanced maternity, adoption and sick pay Employee Assistance Programme Pension and life assurance Family friendly policies and fostering friendly leave Other roles you may have experience of could include: Director of Services, Head of Fostering, Assistant Director Social Care, Service Director, Head of Operations, Programme Director, Children’s Services Manager Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client Not For Profit People.