chief executive jobs in Edinburgh

You will set clear strategic direction, drive improvement, and foster a culture of accountability, inclusion and continuous learning. We are looking for a leader with: - A strong track record of senior executive leadership in complex, regulated organisations - Experience of leading transformation and improvement at scale

We seek a visionary Chief Executive Officer committed to upholding the highest standards of corporate governance and driving radical innovation. This leader will champion the adoption of emerging technologies and ensure the organization remains competitive in rapidly evolving global markets. Responsibilities include maintaining stringent regulatory compliance, mitigating systemic business risks,...

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Title: Co-Founder / Fractional Chief Technology Officer Location: Remote (UK / EU only) Salary: Equity only (to start) - with vesting period Platform: AI-Native Talent Intelligence Platform Stage: Early product (working demo MVP) with live AWS infrastructure and AI workflows in place The Role We are recruiting for our sister business 'hdhnt', this is an AI-native Talent Acquisition platform...

Chief Product & Technology Officer (CPTO) You'll work closely with customers and partners, ensuring our technology remains resilient, secure and genuinely impactful. Location: UK Remote - must be able to travel twice a month Are you a visionary leader who bridges product innovation and technical excellence, with a commercial lens and a "customer-first" mindset? Our client are looking for a...

Established in November 2020, the Scottish National Investment Bank ("the Bank") is Scotland's development bank. Now in its 5 th year, the Bank has committed over £991 million of its own capital and crowded in an additional £1.4 billion from other investors to support a diverse range of businesses, all delivering long‐term impact for the people of Scotland. The Bank is an impact investor,...

We are looking for a bright, entrepreneurial CFO, who can join a small, lean management team and be a force to help take this medium sized, consistently profitable international Company to its next growth phase and beyond. The CFO works closely with the CEO and acts as her partner in the business goals. You need to be adaptable and prepared to roll up your sleeves, work at all levels and use...

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About the job We're looking for two experienced candidates to join our board as Non-Executive Directors. As Members of the Board, the Non-Executive Directors together with the Chief Executive Officer are collectively responsible for fulfilling the role of the Board in running British Friendly for its long-term success in the interests of its members and other stakeholders. The Board oversees...

You will work closely with the senior leadership team to ensure technology investments directly support efficiency, compliance, and client value, while leading a high‐performing internal IT function and key external partners. Key Responsibilities Lead, develop, and inspire a responsive, service‐oriented IT team supporting internal and external stakeholders.

You will be an advisor to the CMA Board and a member of the Senior Executive Team, contributing to the development and implementation of organisational strategy and the delivery of a positive, respectful and inclusive culture.

You will provide expert advice and guidance to ensure the CMA's approach to analytics and economics is robust and best in class across all its tools and functions.

You will oversee critical areas including digital transformation, people and capability, legal services, finance, governance, communications, workplace, property, procurement, and ministerial support.

You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the Scottish Government's operating model, including the drive towards more integrated and shared service approaches.

Position Overview We are seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) for overseeing the day-to-day administrative and operational functions of the business. Reporting directly to the CEO, the COO ensures the company executes its strategy efficiently, drives operational scalability, and maintains a high-performance culture across all departments. Key Responsibilities Operational Leadership &...

About the Company: An international company providing reliable, scalable technology solutions for the management of livestock. With expertise in software development, digital infrastructure, and customer-focused strategies, it is committed to innovation and sustainability and is poised for growth and expansion. About the Role: Are you an ambitious and driven leader, eager to spearhead the...

Head of Enterprise Sales/Origination Location: UK (Remote-first) Reports to: Chief Growth Officer Overview The company is creating a new category in energy. This role will institutionalise how origination is done moving from founder-led execution to repeatable, system-driven performance. This is not a closer role. It is a senior people leader who builds the operating model that makes...

Company Information As an organisation we put people living with bladder and bowel conditions at the heart of everything we do and we believe that people should never miss out on life because of a health condition. People are the driving force behind our success and as a growing organisation, we recognise the importance and the impact of uniting around a shared vision or a common goal. Based in...

A leading Scottish charity is seeking a dynamic Chief Executive Officer to lead its strategic direction and operations. The successful candidate will have proven senior leadership experience and strong commercial acumen, playing a key role in influencing change in homelessness prevention. This Edinburgh-based role involves building relationships across sectors and requires exceptional...

Chief Product & Technology Officer (CPTO) You'll work closely with customers and partners, ensuring our technology remains resilient, secure and genuinely impactful. Location: UK Remote - must be able to travel twice a month Are you a visionary leader who bridges product innovation and technical excellence, with a commercial lens and a "customer-first" mindset? Our client are looking for a...

About the job Chief Operating Officer - COO Chief Operating Officer – COO Our partner is a high-growth scale-up at a pivotal moment and they are looking for a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to help take them to the next level. As COO you will partner closely with the CEO to operationalise their ambitious vision: turning complexity into commercial clarity, accelerating the sustainability...

Cyrenians is an independent Scottish Charity, operating since 1968, committed to a Public Health Approach to Homelessness Prevention. The Chief Executive Officer of Cyrenians is not only the key strategic leadership role within the organisation but also externally, with cross-public and private sector organisations, ministers and political stakeholders, and of course those we support. Cyrenians'...