Advertised from 23 June 2025

Role

Intercultural Youth Scotland (IYS) is Scotland’s leading national youth charity for Black and People of Colour (BPoC) children and young people. We exist to create safe, supportive and inspiring spaces where young people can thrive, lead change, and challenge the structural inequalities they face.

IYS delivers a range of high-impact services, including mental health support, youth work, education, employability and anti-racist policy advocacy. Our work is rooted in community, driven by lived experience, and designed to amplify the voices and rights of marginalised young people.

We are now looking for a values-led Executive Director to lead the organisation through the next phase of its journey. This is a key leadership role, responsible for providing strategic direction, supporting staff and programmes, building external partnerships, and ensuring IYS remains financially sustainable and mission-focused.

As Executive Director, you’ll guide the organisation’s strategic growth, represent IYS across sectors, and ensure we continue to deliver meaningful impact for the communities we serve.

For more information about this job, please refer to the full job description.

We’re looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Significant leadership experience in a charity, youth, education, or mission-driven setting

• A strong track record in fundraising and building external partnerships

• Experience developing services or programmes that support underrepresented or marginalised young people

• Deep understanding of anti-racism and its application in Scotland

• Strong governance, finance and strategic planning experience

• An empowering leadership style, with a focus on collaboration and accountability

• Excellent communication and influencing skills

• A firm commitment to equity, inclusion and the wellbeing of BPoC children and young people

What we offer:

• A full-time working week of 32 hours across 4 days

• 29 days’ paid leave per year (inclusive of public holidays)

• Hybrid working – with office base at Palmerston Place, Edinburgh

• Employee Assistance Programme

• The chance to lead a national organisation committed to justice, inclusion and youth-led change

Application notes

To apply for this role, please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your interest and suitability to:

Michaela McLean, HR Business Partner

Email: michaela.mclean@hrdept.co.uk

Closing date: Monday 14 July 2025

If you have any questions about the role or would like to arrange an informal discussion, feel free to get in touch with Michaela directly.

*PVG and safeguarding checks required for this role.

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