Chief Executive Officer - #2174133

Blackwood Homes & Care

Chief Executive

£119,410 - £129,092

Edinburgh (Hybrid)

At Blackwood Homes & Care, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to live independently, with dignity, choice and confidence. Through our unique blend of housing, care and digital innovation, we support people across Scotland to thrive. Our award-winning CleverCogs technology platform has established Blackwood as a recognised leader in technology-enabled care and support, most recently earning the Platinum Digital Telecare Implementation Award from the Digital Office for Scottish Local Government.

Following the planned retirement of Chief Executive Jason MacGilp, we are seeking an exceptional leader to build on Blackwood's distinctive strengths and guide the organisation through its next phase of development. Working closely with the Board and Executive Leadership Team, you will provide strategic direction and visible leadership, ensuring Blackwood continues to deliver outstanding outcomes for customers whilst driving innovation, enhancing organisational performance and strengthening long-term sustainability. Central to your success will be a commitment to preserving Blackwood's strong values-based culture and ensuring the people we support remain at the heart of every decision.

The successful candidate will be a purpose-driven leader with a proven track record of delivering organisational success within a complex stakeholder environment. Combining strategic vision, commercial acumen and sound judgement, you will bring the credibility and resilience required to lead through change, develop high-performing teams and inspire confidence across a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders. Comfortable operating within a regulated environment, you will be equally adept at shaping long-term strategy and ensuring effective organisational delivery.

We are looking for an authentic and engaging leader who can bring people together around a shared purpose, build trusted relationships and inspire confidence both within the organisation and externally. You will recognise the significant opportunities presented by Blackwood's distinctive housing, care and digital service model, working collaboratively to maximise its impact for the people we support. With an inclusive and values-led approach, you will foster a culture of innovation, accountability and continuous improvement, whilst ensuring Blackwood remains true to its mission of enabling people to live independently and thrive.

This is a unique opportunity to lead an organisation that is transforming lives through the integration of housing, care and digital innovation. If you share our commitment to empowering people to live independently and are inspired by the opportunity to shape the future of a highly respected and purpose-driven organisation, please apply or contact Douglas Adam at Livingston James via [email protected].

Any applications or third-party introductions to Blackwood Homes & Care will be forwarded on to Livingston James for consideration.

Blackwood Homes & Care is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender assignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.