Advertised from 24 October 2025

Role

About Us

Faith in Community Dundee (FiCD) is a values-led organisation working to tackle poverty and inequality through partnership, listening, and belief in the power of communities. We work alongside faith groups, local networks, and people with lived experience to create real, lasting change.

The Role

We are seeking a dynamic, experienced and compassionate Director to lead FiCD into its next chapter. This is a strategic and operational leadership role, responsible for delivering our vision across three core areas:

• Fairness
• Faith
• Financial & Food Insecurity

You’ll work closely with our Board of Trustees, Staff Team, and partners to shape and implement impactful initiatives across Dundee.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and delivery across FiCD’s core areas
• Build and maintain strong partnerships locally and nationally
• Oversee governance, finance, fundraising and operational management
• Support and develop a committed staff team
• Secure sustainable funding and manage reporting requirements
• Ensure the voices of those with lived experience of poverty are central to all our work

About You

We’re looking for someone with:

• Proven track record of collaborative leadership and team development at a senior management level.
• Passion about social justice and tackling poverty, with a commitment to the aims and key values of Faith in Community Dundee.
• Demonstrable experience of community development, working with people from diverse backgrounds, and comfortable with leaders of faith communities.
• Ability to build positive relationships with a) stakeholders, including people with lived experience, local authority and faith communities; and b) funders to creatively secure funding from multiple sources.
• Strong financial acumen, including budget management, with excellent communication, organisational, and IT skills.
• Experience in strategic planning, change management, and project implementation.

Inclusivity Statement

We welcome applications from all backgrounds, especially those with lived experience of poverty or from underrepresented communities. We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of our work.

Notes

It is essential you have the right to work in the UK before applying to work with us. You will be asked to provide proof of your eligibility to work and remain in the UK if you are invited to attend for an interview.

The appointment of a successful candidate will be subject to the provision of a Disclosure Scotland Level 1 Disclosure.

Application notes

The Application Pack is available below under Downloads. 

To apply, please send your CV, completed application form and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to [email protected] 

Closing date: 5pm, Sunday 23rd November

Interviews: W/C 8th December

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