Law Centre Chief Executive

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Law Centre Chief Executive Contract: Permanent Hours: Full-time, 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday, with flexibility required Location: Castlemilk Drive, Glasgow, G45, Hybrid Salary: To be negotiated Start Date: 1st October 2026 Our client is looking for someone to lead a small group of solicitors and administrative staff in the day-to-day running of their law centre. This centre is a community controlled legal resource and uses the law to address poverty and disadvantage. It acts for clients in hundreds of cases at court and tribunal. You will be accountable to and report directly to the Law Centre's board of management. Main Role Responsibilities include: Practice management : Ensuring that the Law Centre operates effectively and meets all its obligations and responsibilities as a charity and leading the legal practice which undertakes the casework. Finances: Raising sufficient funds for Law Centre purposes, monitoring day-to-day finances and ensuring that the Law Centre is financially viable Cases and projects : Developing projects which meet the law centre's aims and objectives, and managing casework within the projects Day-to-day management: Organising and overseeing all relevant managerial tasks Liaising with other voluntary sector agencies : Communicating and interacting with all relevant voluntary sector agencies in the locality including other Law Centres, advice agencies and community groups. Working with statutory bodies and institutions: Maintaining contact with government departments at a local and national level, and working with other agencies such as the Scottish Legal Aid Board Solicitor preferred and job-share considered Person Specification Qualified Solicitor preferred Strong knowledge and experience of law centre work and access to justice services Demonstrated ability to lead, manage, and motivate a team Confident decision-maker with sound leadership and organisational skills Good financial acumen, including budgeting and resource management Experience of fundraising, including grants, bids, or income generation Understanding of financial sustainability within the third/charity sector Clear commitment to anti-poverty work and social justice Experience working within the third sector or non-profit organisations Awareness of governance, compliance, and stakeholders Closing date: Thursday 4th June 2026. Interested? To find out more information, please click the apply button. You will be taken to a simple CHM Recruit form and then redirected to complete your application for this position. This employer is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment where diversity is valued and everyone is treated with dignity and respect. They actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those who are underrepresented in the legal and third sectors. They believe that diverse perspectives strengthen their work and improve the services they provide to the community. No agencies please

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