National Director - Scotland

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Job Introduction

Diabetes UK is seeking an inspiring National Director for Scotland who is passionate about improving outcomes for people living with diabetes and driving meaningful change in diabetes care across Scotland.

This is a role that offers the chance to shape national strategies, inspire teams, influence policy, and forge partnerships that deliver real, measurable results. By uniting stakeholders-from government ministers and health boards to community organisations and people affected by diabetes. The National Director for Scotland will help create a fairer, more supportive environment for everyone affected by diabetes.

This role is perfect for someone with strong leadership skills; capable of bringing together diverse teams and inspiring collaboration around a shared vision for change. Your experience in driving systemic improvements, particularly within the voluntary or community sector, will be essential, as will your understanding of the political landscape and health policies in Scotland. You'll also need to be confident engaging with senior stakeholders, including the Health Minister and NHS leaders, and have a strong commitment to tackling health inequalities at every level.

This is a unique opportunity to lead transformative work, shape national healthcare strategy, and create lasting change for thousands of people across Scotland. If you're passionate about delivering real outcomes and have the skills to lead both strategic development and day-to-day operations, we encourage you to apply.

For further information about the role please refer to the job description.

We have a friendly and inclusive working environment here at Diabetes UK and are proud of our hybrid approach which allows great flexibility in the way that we work. This means that you can balance your working time between home and the office, subject to the needs of your role.

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Interview dates:

1st Interview (In person): Friday 4 April 2025 ( Glasgow office)

2nd Interview (In person): Monday 11 April 2025 ( Glasgow office)

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Package Description

We have some amazing benefits available which we are proud to be able to offer. We have a health cash plan available, early finish Fridays, access to an incredible Learning and Development offer, and much more. Please refer to the job description pack to find out more about what benefits you can access if you become an employee of Diabetes UK.

About the Company

For nearly 5 million people with diabetes in the UK, there's no day off. At Diabetes UK, we fight day in, day out for better care, treatment and support. We won't stop until diabetes can do no harm.

With more people than ever living with diabetes and millions more at risk of developing type 2, our work has never been more needed. We make sure they get the care and support needed to live well with diabetes and avoid devastating complications.

We fund critical research, which has led to life-changing discoveries - like the first insulin pen and programmes to put type 2 diabetes into remission. Now, we want to do this for everyone and find a cure.

We can't do any of this without you. Our staff are passionate and determined about helping everyone affected by diabetes. For over 85 years, they've been behind vital policy changes, as well as new treatments and technologies to make living with diabetes easier every day.

But there's more to do. And you can be part of it. Our vision is a world where diabetes can do no harm. Join us today, and together, we can make that a reality.

Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Diabetes does not affect everyone equally and as a charity we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We seek to better reflect those we serve. This means we actively seek to reach a diverse pool of candidates in our recruitment processes and particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented at senior level, including those from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority backgrounds. It also means if you have a disability or long-term condition, we're happy to consider any reasonable adjustments you might need to take part in the process and succeed in the role, just let our HR team know via recruitment@diabetes.org.uk

We have a friendly and inclusive working environment here at Diabetes UK and are proud of our hybrid approach which allows great flexibility in the way that we work. This means that you can balance your working time between home and the office, subject to the needs of your role.

Please note that all job offers are subject to you providing acceptable evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK and satisfactory references and a DBS/PVG check if required.

To find out more about what we do, check out our website.

Diabetes UK