Job vacancies at SCIE
The Social Care Institute for Excellence is a national charity and improvement agency which improves the lived experience of people using social care.
We do this by working in partnership with people with lived experience, commissioners, organisations which provide care and policy makers but we are independent of any specific sector interest. We influence improved outcomes through a range of activities including consultancy, policy development, research and evaluation, audits and reviews, training and the production of evidence-based tools and resources.
To help us implement our ambitious new strategy we are looking for a number of experienced, adaptable, highly motivated and outcome-focused individuals to join our fantastic team that makes evidence-based improvements for people with lived experience of social care by achieving the following:
- Driving improvements in social care locally, through our consultancy and improvement support offer to local authorities and other local organisations, to help local partners to develop and execute sustainable plans which improve outcomes.
- Influencing better policy and practice nationally through our policy and influencing work
- Supporting better safeguarding everywhere through our safeguarding audits, reviews and training so organisations are confident we have made their organisations and their services safer.
First and foremost, we are looking for the right type of individual, someone who is interested in the vision and values of the organisation and who wants to make a difference.
Treasurer and trustee
We are seeking a finance professional, ideally a fully qualified accountant who can help the Board oversee SCIE’s financial health, controls, risk and long-term sustainability. You will combine strategic judgement with constructive challenge and a collaborative, inclusive approach.
The Treasurer is a trustee with a specific leadership role in helping the Board fulfil its collective financial responsibilities and will chair the Audit and Risk Committee. Working with the Chair, Chief Executive and Director of People, Finance and Corporate Resources, the Treasurer provides strategic financial insight, constructive challenge and assurance on SCIE’s financial health, controls, audit, risk and long-term sustainability. The Treasurer does not manage day-to-day finance; accountability for decisions remains with the Board collectively, while operational delivery rests with the executive team.
As a member of the Board, the Treasurer shares responsibility for SCIE’s strategy, governance and stewardship. They will act in SCIE’s best interests, exercise independent judgement, review proposals critically and objectively, and support and challenge the executive team in a constructive, inclusive and proportionate way.
For full details, please see the Treasurer Pack attached.
Contract and salary
- Initial three-year term, renewable once subject to review and SCIE’s governing document.
- Salary: Unpaid, reasonable expenses reimbursed.
- Hybrid, with online and in-person meetings; two meetings a year are expected to take place in London.
How to apply for this role
To apply, please send the following documents to SCIEGovernance@scie.org.uk by the closing
date shown below:
- Your CV, limited to three pages.
- A covering letter, no more than two pages, explaining your motivation and giving
evidence of how you meet the essential criteria. - The names and contact details of two referees. References will normally be taken up
only for the preferred candidate and with prior agreement.
If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, or identify
barriers in this pack, please contact us so that we can support your participation.
We would also be grateful if you would complete the Equality and Diversity monitoring form on the online application process.ring form on the online application process.
Recruitment timetable
Closing date: close of business 23 October 2026
Shortlisting: 26 October 2026
Interviews: 30 October 2026
Chief Executive Officer
We’re looking for a senior leader to take SCIE further at a pivotal moment for social care — widening our influence, growing new commercial income, and making sure our evidence and our voice are heard wherever decisions about the future of care are being made.
We need someone commercially sharp, fluent in the politics and practicalities of health and social care, and comfortable representing SCIE in rooms that span Whitehall, local government, providers, media and people with direct experience of care. Just as important is how you do it — judgement and presence that earn trust quickly, and the ability to hold together a diverse sector under pressure.
Contract and salary
- Permanent, full time.
- Salary: c.£140,000 per annum.
- Home based with national travel as required.
What we offer in return:
We offer excellent staff benefits including a competitive salary and homeworking allowance. We provide an employer pension contribution above the statutory minimum, an award-winning employee assistance programme, and an attractive holiday package which rises with length of service. Benefits of working for SCIE can be found here Work for the Social Care Institute for Excellence – SCIE
If you would like to access the application form in a different format or if would like any assistance that might help improve your experience while completing the application, please contact us.
How to apply for this role
To make an application, please go to Starfish link and click on the apply now button, with the following prepared:
- Your CV (no more than three sides).
- A supporting statement (no more than two sides) that sets out why you think this role is the right move for you and how you meet the knowledge and experience criteria.
We would also be grateful if you would complete the Equality and Diversity monitoring form on the online application process.ring form on the online application process.
Apply nowGuideline only. Please check the ‘How to Apply’ instructions for the specific role you are interested in, as you may be required to complete additional tasks unique to that application or use a recruitment portal.
If you want to be part of a great team that is passionate about improving social care, then please apply when there is a vacancy. For your application to be considered, you are likely to need to include the following:
- A cover letter of no more than two pages outlining your interest in the opportunity and how you meet the essential criteria
- Your CV
- As part of the application process we require that you complete our diversity monitoring form.
- If you do not have a cover letter or CV, please submit a Completed application form
Please send all applications and supporting information to recruitment@scie.org.uk
If you have any questions please contact recruitment@scie.org.uk
No agencies or consultancies – we are looking for experienced individuals.
UK resident applicants ONLY. You must already have the right to work within the UK
You may be asked to take a test as well as attend an interview, which would take place online.
Please make sure that you have enclosed all the relevant documents with your application.
We value diversity in our workforce and are committed to equal opportunities. SCIE is a Disability Confident Employer and offers a guaranteed interview to candidates with disabilities who meet all essential criteria.
Please note, that as a homeworking organisation we require the successful candidate to have a reliable Wi-Fi connection and a minimum 10Mb/s broadband.
In order to stay connected to your colleagues and the work of the wider organisation you will be required to travel to London on a monthly basis to attend meetings. You may also be required to travel to UK-based clients for meetings and events necessary for the role.
Again, please ensure you check the instructions for the role you are applying for as they may vary or require additional tasks.