Chief Executive Officer

The Role

Chief Executive Officer
Fife (majority home‑working possible)
Circa £55,000‑£60,000 (depending on skills & experience)

Seescape (formerly Fife Society for the Blind) is the leading provider of support services for people with visual impairment in Fife. Its mission is to empower people with a visual impairment to live safely, independently, and achieve their personal goals. Founded in 1865, Seescape combines a rich heritage with a commitment to innovation, including pioneering accessible technology for clients. Its values—clients, independence, innovation, and relationships—guide how it works and the difference it makes.

Seescape delivers services across several key areas:

• Sight Support & Rehabilitation – providing statutory and specialist support to visually impaired individuals.
• Accessible Technology – offering training, advice, and support on smart devices and software to enhance independence.
• Befriending, Clubs & Groups – reducing social isolation through volunteer-led programmes, community hubs, and activities.
• Low Vision Clinics – operating specialist clinics dedicated to people with sight loss

The Role

Seescape is seeking a Chief Executive to lead the organisation, drive its strategy, and ensure high-quality delivery and development of its services. Reporting directly to the Board of Trustees, the Chief Executive will play a pivotal role in shaping the next chapter of Seescape’s journey.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing visionary and values-led leadership across the organisation, inspiring staff and volunteers.
• Working with the Board of Trustees and senior leadership to define and deliver an ambitious strategic plan aligned with Seescape’s mission and values.
• Building and maintaining strong partnerships with statutory bodies, funders, community organisations, and other stakeholders.
• Ensuring financial sustainability, delivering a balanced budget, and overseeing income generation, grants, and fundraising strategy.
• Championing and driving the use of technology and innovation in service delivery.
• Overseeing service quality and compliance, ensuring safeguarding, regulatory frameworks, and outcome-focused delivery are embedded across the organisation.
• Representing Seescape publicly, advocating for the needs of people with visual impairment and raising the profile of its work regionally and nationally.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will:

• Bring proven senior leadership experience in the third sector, health/social care, or service-led organisations, with a track record of strategic delivery and organisational growth.
• Demonstrate strong business and financial acumen, including budgeting, financial oversight, and income generation.
• Possess outstanding communication, influencing, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Show a proactive approach to service innovation and technology, comfortable driving change and embedding modern ways of working.
• Have experience managing complex services, including statutory relationships, regulatory compliance, and service performance.
• Be values-driven, passionate about improving the lives of people with visual impairment, and committed to Seescape’s mission of inclusion, independence, and community.
• While prior experience in the sight-loss sector is not mandatory, a genuine interest in and empathy for the needs of visually impaired people is essential.

Why Join Seescape?

Seescape offers a unique opportunity to lead a respected, innovative, and community-focused organisation. The successful Chief Executive will inherit a team passionate about making a tangible difference in the lives of people with visual impairment. This is a chance to shape the future of an organisation renowned for pioneering approaches to rehabilitation, accessible technology, and inclusive community engagement. Seescape values innovation, collaboration, and empowerment, and provides a supportive environment where leadership can directly influence the services and impact delivered across Fife.