Director of Strategy and Performance

Wheatley Care

Job title: Director of Strategy and Performance

Salary: Spot salary

Location: Central Scotland

Contract: Permanent

Do you want to make a positive difference to people’s lives? Come and join Wheatley Care as Director of Strategy and Performance.

We are a values‑led social care organisation focused on delivering support that genuinely improves people’s lives.  As a not‑for‑profit provider, with over 40 years’ experience in the social care arena we reinvest our resources where they matter most: the people and communities we serve. Our work is grounded in dignity, respect, and the belief that everyone deserves the chance to live well.

We are recognised for delivering reliable, person‑led support across our communities. Our teams are trusted to provide safe, compassionate care that stands up to scrutiny. We take pride in being a steady, dependable partner within the health and social care landscape across Scotland.

We are entering a significant phase of development and strengthening our leadership to match our ambition.  Our focus is on long‑term sustainability, strong governance and services that remain fit for the future. We combine the ethos of the third sector with the discipline of a modern, well‑run organisation.

Our culture is grounded in respect, accountability, and a shared commitment to doing the right thing. We support our staff to grow, contribute, and lead with confidence.  We value professionalism, kindness, and the ability to work with purpose.

We are strengthening our senior team with a strategic leader who can bring coherence, insight and disciplined follow‑through to our organisational priorities.  This role will shape how we plan, measure, and deliver impact, ensuring our strategy is grounded in evidence and aligned with our values.  We are looking for someone who can turn ambition into practical, achievable plans and support the organisation to deliver them with confidence.

The Director of Strategy and Performance will play a central role in ensuring we remain focused, accountable and future‑ready.   This is an opportunity to influence the direction of a respected third sector organisation at a pivotal moment in its development.

About the role

The role has a focus on providing strategic leadership across Wheatley Care, driving performance improvement, corporate planning, governance, and communications. This is a pivotal role that shapes the organisations short, medium- and long-term plans in a highly challenging sector.

The role also carries the statutory responsibility as Company Secretary and Data Protection Officer, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks. In addition, you will lead business development, supporting Wheatley Care’s growth and sustainability through innovative strategy development.

Who are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will be a strategic leader, with a proven track record of leading at a senior level in the third or public sector, and an expertise in information governance. You will have the ability to influence and engage stakeholders and have exceptional skills in communications or public affairs, with the ability to present ideas that resonate.

You will have a deep understanding of governance and regulatory frameworks, ensuring compliance and best practice.

As a leader in the organisation, you will have the qualities and ability to work across teams to deliver results, and a proven ability to deliver transformation and manage competing priorities with confidence. This will include experience of preparing tenders and developing partnerships that support growth and sustainability.

The benefits we offer:

As part of Wheatley Care, we offer a sector-leading benefits package.

The successful candidate will receive:

a rewarding career with a competitive salary;

access to a contributory pension scheme;

excellent leave entitlements;

enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave;

contributions towards dental, optical, driving lessons and more;

access to staff inclusion networks promoting an inclusive workplace; and

24/7 access to our employee assistance programme.

Committed to inclusion:

Wheatley Care is always looking to improve diversity within our teams. We want to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute their best work and achieve their full potential.

We actively celebrate our individual differences and recognise the collective strength this brings the organisation. It’s important our teams represent the communities we serve, and we welcome applications from any under-represented groups.

Closing date: 5pm on Friday 30th January 2026.

For an application pack and detailed job profile, please click here.

For a chat about the role, please contact Managing Director, Louise Dunlop, by email at: louise.dunlop@wheatley-care.com

We want all our candidates to shine. If you need any reasonable adjustments to help you feel more comfortable during the recruitment process, please contact recruitment@wheatley-group.com.