Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join CASWA (Caithness and Sutherland Women’s Aid) as Manager, leading the day-to-day management and effective operation of the organisation.

About Us

CASWA provides specialist support services to women, children and young people affected by domestic abuse and violence against women in Caithness and Sutherland. Operating across a large rural geographical area, CASWA plays a vital role in supporting those affected by domestic abuse, helping them access the information, advice and support they need.

What You’ll Do

Working in partnership with the Board of Directors and staff team, you will lead and manage CASWA’s operations, ensuring the effective delivery of services in line with the organisation’s strategic objectives, business plan and values.

You will ensure that the needs of service users, staff, funders and other stakeholders are met, with responsibility for overall staff management, wellbeing and support; ongoing development of the staff team, building skills, capacity and effectiveness; the financial sustainability and viability of the organisation; developing and maintaining strong, effective working relationships with external partners, funders and stakeholders.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in staff management and team development.
• Experience of service development and delivery, strategic planning and implementing and monitoring policies and procedures.
• Experience of working with funders, including fundraising, preparing funding applications, monitoring outcomes and producing progress reports.
• An understanding of financial management, including budgeting, financial planning and monitoring expenditure.
• Qualifications that meet the requirements for registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC), or a willingness to undertake further study to achieve registration.
• An understanding of, or a willingness to learn about, domestic abuse and violence against women and their impact on women, children and young people.

Additional Requirements

• A full, current UK driving licence, access to your own vehicle and appropriate business-use motor insurance
• Membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme, or eligibility to join.
• Ability to travel regularly across Caithness and Sutherland.

Why Join CASWA?

At CASWA, you’ll be part of a supportive, values-driven organisation committed to empowering women, children, and young people. We offer:

• Generous holiday entitlement, company pension scheme, flexible working arrangements and employee assistance support.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• The chance to contribute to meaningful change in our communities.

Important Information

• This post is funded and subject to ongoing evaluation.
• Open to women only under the Equality Act 2010 (Work Occupational Requirement Exception, Schedule 9, Paragraph 1).

How to Apply

The online application form is available on our website under the Vacancies section CASWA – Vacancies www.caswa.org.uk
If you would prefer not to use the online form, you can download the Word application form from our website and email your completed version to administration@caswa.org.uk.

Queries

Any queries about the role should be directed to info@caswa.org.uk

Closing date for applications: 5pm Monday 30th November 2026

CASWA is a company limited by guarantee, company no. SC327960, and a charity registered with the Office of the Scottish

Charity Regulator, charity no. SC034356.