Advertised from 23 July 2025

Role

The job is focused on leading and managing the first phase of the Cockburn Council’s longer term change programme, concentrating on the following priorities for which the postholder will be held accountable:

• Leading and developing plans aimed at securing the Association’s financial sustainability in the short, medium and longer term, ensuring compliance with OSCR requirements
• Initiating and developing new income-generating and fund-raising activities including engagement with local businesses and organisations with a view to securing corporate support 
• Building the profile and visibility of the Association to attract new members while meeting the expectations of existing members through imaginative communications, events and campaigning activity 
• Managing and developing the Association’s staff and volunteers with sensitivity to the effects on employee wellbeing arising from a period of transition.

Please note that the job includes a number of other ongoing operational duties which will be expected to form part of the Director’s everyday workload. These are listed in Appendix A of the attached job specification. The trustees undertake to offer strategic direction and appropriate support to enable the postholder to focus on the above priorities.

Application notes

The Cockburn Association is committed to a culture which values diversity and inclusive work practices. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from underrepresented backgrounds. 

To apply for the position, please submit:

• An up to date, job-relevant CV including your qualifications, professional affiliations, employment history, achievements and the contact details of two referees, one of which should be your current or most recent employer. Please indicate whether you are willing for us to contact referees prior to the interview process. 
• A covering letter explaining your interest in the post and what you think you would bring to the role, giving selected examples of how your experience, skills and knowledge match the job and person requirements.

Applications should be emailed to admin@cockburnassociation.org.uk with the subject line: 

CONFIDENTIAL: APPLICATION FOR ROLE OF COCKBURN ASSOCIATION DIRECTOR 2025 

We will send you an acknowledgement of your application. If you do not receive this, please contact Brigid Golden on 0131 557 8686 or by emailing the above address.

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