Advertised from 25 April 2025

Role

Firsthand Lothian, established in 1992, is now seeking a new part time ( 21hours) CEO to take the organisation forward as the current post holder plans for retirement after 13 years in post.  

The CEO will provide strong leadership and direction to enable Firsthand Lothian to achieve its strategic aims and objectives. The CEO will be responsible managing a small team, financial planning and management, reporting to funders, and ensuring that feedback from service users informs future service development. Working with a fundraiser ( to be appointed) they will be responsible for developing services to meet family needs withing funding availability. 

For more details about what we do please visit our website www.firsthand-lothian.org.uk

Application notes

Closing date : 12 noon Monday 26th May 2025 

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with details of the interview by Wednesday 28th May 2025 

Interviews will take place in person at our office in McDonald Road on Wednesday 4th June 2025 

 If you would like to have an informal chat about the role contact the current CEO Bev.Read@firsthand-lothian.org.uk to arrange a phone call. Please note this option will only be available until 12noon on Friday 16th May 25 due to annual leave.

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