Executive Director

Executive Director

Salary: NJC P05 - £49,282 - £52,413

Hours per week: 37 hours

The person we are looking for will be an inspirational and visionary Executive Director who will lead Ulster-Scots Community Network to its next level of development.

Who we are:

The Ulster-Scots Community Network (USCN) was established in 1995 as a Charity, limited by guarantee. Its primary focus is to promote awareness and understanding of the Ulster-Scots tradition in history, language, and culture. Through a continuing programme of wide-ranging projects, we also highlight the significant contribution of the Ulster-Scots community to the development of life in Northern Ireland, the border counties of the Republic of Ireland, and the wider Ulster-Scots diaspora.

Over many years we have created a large network of member organisations and interest groups who share our passion in preserving, promoting and developing Ulster-Scots heritage and culture in all its forms.

What we do:

Working with colleagues across communities we aim to achieve this by:-

Providing an umbrella organisation for all interest groups engaging in Ulster-Scots activities - language, culture and history;

Increasing capacity and building relevant skills within the Ulster-Scots community; Promoting Ulster-Scots activities and aiming to increase community confidence; Acting as a focal point for dissemination of information concerning Ulster-Scots;

Developing Ulster-Scots culture and heritage throughout the education, arts, tourism sectors and the wider community.

Please download the job description and personal specification for more information and apply by submitting a max three page CV, a completed Supplementary Questions form and an Equal Opps form by email to by noon on Monday 13th April 2026.