CEO

CEO Vacancy at LASC Childcare Services

Located: Loanhead, Midlothian
Salary: £48 - £52k per annum depending on experience
Leave: 33 days per year (increasing with longevity)
Pension Contribution
Hours: 40 hours per week
Contract type: Permanent / Employed - Hybrid role

LASC is a high-profile, award winning and successful child and social care charity within Midlothian
having grown from strength to strength since its inauguration 28 years ago. Our current CEO who
was the founder and pace setter of the organisation has decided to take a well-deserved break and
retire from her role leaving a fantastic opportunity for a suitable candidate to move the organisation
through its next chapters.
With six settings, 100 personnel, and 600 registered children aged 3 months – 14 years of age as well
as a young adult services, a community centre and charity shop, LASC is highly regarded in achieving
its objectives within its sector of a high standard of care and support for families.

The successful candidate will be required to evidence competence across many of the following areas:
 

Track record – of successfully heading a similar size charitable organisation ideally within child-care
and adult services, or able to demonstrate a career advancement in increased role.
Leadership – Lead from the front and set the pace for the expectations within the organisation.
Strategic – Be strategic in thinking and retain a focus on end goals
Self-Aware – Be confident of your abilities and instil confidence in others.
Fundraising – Demonstrate a track record of success with funding bids.
Financial Management – Be financially astute and have a clear understanding of financial
management and legal compliance.
Communication – Align to strong principles of communication across all stakeholders and staff team
Reputation – Understand the importance of continuing to develop and strengthen our reputation
with all stakeholders.
Governance – Understand the legal requirements of governance of a charity as well as Health and
Safety, Data Protection, Safeguarding and Business Continuity.

Applications must be supported by a current CV together with a
covering letter demonstrating your skill set and experience to support the job role. 

The closing date for applications is 8 th September 2023

LASC is an equal opportunities employer.