Country Director – Scotland

Country Director – Scotland

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Leadership team and help sustain and expand our programmes across Scotland.

Position: Country Director – Scotland
Salary: £53,836 - £59,012
Location: Hybrid with travel to Glasgow office at least once a week
Hours: 35 hours per week, full time
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Wednesday 6th May 2026
Interview Dates: 13th May (online) and 18th May (Glasgow)

About the Role

This is an exceptional opportunity to join The Fostering Network as one of four Country Directors, working closely with the CEO to deliver organisational strategic objectives.

You will lead and manage our work in Scotland, making a vital contribution to improving the lives of foster families, children and young people in foster care, while supporting fostering services across the country.

Key responsibilities include:

·        Overall management and leadership of our work in Scotland

·        Driving forward the monitoring, impact and evaluation of our work

·        Developing and maintaining key stakeholder relationships including government, fostering services and sector partners

·        Overseeing the development and delivery of sustainable, impactful programmes

·        Securing grants, fundraising and promoting our work across the sector

·        Budget management and financial oversight

·        Identifying opportunities for innovation and collaboration

·        Growing membership and maintaining our position as the leading fostering charity in the UK

·        Acting as safeguarding lead for Scotland

About You

We are looking for a strategic, collaborative leader with extensive experience of the fostering sector.

You will bring:

·        In-depth knowledge of foster care practice and children’s social care

·        Experience working within statutory local authority social services

·        A track record of leadership, line management and delivering change

·        Experience of strategic planning, programme delivery and budget management

·        Strong experience working with government officials and key stakeholders

·        Excellent communication and relationship management skills

·        The ability to inspire trust and credibility across a wide range of audiences

·        Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise effectively

You will also demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion, and the organisation’s mission and values.

About the Organisation: The Fostering Network is the UK’s leading fostering charity and membership organisation, dedicated to empowering, enriching and supporting the relationships at the heart of the fostering community.

They work across all four nations of the UK to improve outcomes for children and young people in foster care and to support foster carers and services.

What’s on Offer

·        38 days leave including bank holidays

·        Flexible and hybrid working

·        Enhanced maternity, adoption and sick pay

·        Employee Assistance Programme

·        Pension and life assurance

·        Family friendly policies and fostering friendly leave

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Director of Services, Head of Fostering, Assistant Director Social Care, Service Director, Head of Operations, Programme Director, Children’s Services Manager

Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client Not For Profit People.