Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Head of Services – Scotland & Northern Ireland with Combat Stress, the leading veterans mental health charity in the UK.
About the role
Reporting to the Head of Services for Scotland & Northern Ireland, the postholder will be based in our Glasgow hub / hybrid, with a lead role in the operational management of our Glasgow and Belfast hubs, community, and digital services across the countries.
This role spans both strategic and operational practice, ensuring services are of the highest quality and collaborate with partners to meet the needs of veterans.
Key responsibilities include operational delivery, service improvement, performance management and quality assurance. The postholder will work closely with veterans and colleagues to achieve these objectives.
Applicants should have current healthcare professional registration, extensive mental health knowledge and national health/social care context. Significant experience in staff management, engagement, performance management and budgetary control is required.
This role is subject to a DBS/PVG check.
What we offer
* 27 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days after 5 years of continuous service, plus bank holidays
* Competitive stakeholder pension scheme – contributions matched up to 11% of salary
* Discount shopping vouchers
* Access to the Employee Assistance Programme
* Flexible working
* Access to blue light card scheme
* Death in service scheme
Person Specification – Qualifications
Essential
* Current healthcare professional registration
* In‑depth professional knowledge in several domains, e.g. financial management, performance management information systems, staff management, acquired through training, qualification and experience over an extended period
* Evidence of up‑to‑date personal and professional development
Desirable
* Management qualification / training
* Degree level or equivalent education with significant senior management experience or postgraduate / post‑registration study
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Combat Stress
S C V O
199 Sauchiehall Street
Glasgow
G2 3EX
Employer's website
https://www.combatstress.org.uk/
Job details
Date posted: 17 December 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: 7
Salary: £47,320 – £54,150 a year, plus 5% Scottish allowance
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full‑time, flexible working
Reference number: B0373-25-0012
Job locations: S C V O
Operating hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday 08:30 – 16:00
Job locations
Scotland & Northern Ireland (Glasgow & Belfast hubs)
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