Job Title: yattle Managing Director
Reporting to: Chief Executive
Base: c/o Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, 30 George Square, Glasgow (hybrid)
Salary: Circa £50,000 FTE
Share options: An opportunity to participate in yattle’s long-term growth and success through a share option and bonus scheme may be available to the successful candidate, subject to agreement.
yattle is a recruitment platform connecting diverse talent with employers through a skills-first approach. Built with and for young people, it supports fairer, more inclusive access to jobs while helping employers reach untapped talent.
Role Purpose
yattle's Managing Director will provide strategic, commercial and operational leadership to yattle, setting the direction for growth, sustainability and impact. The role will secure revenue, develop partnerships and lead delivery as the platform scales, while keeping yattle focused on its mission to improve access to inclusive employment opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
Lead the delivery of yattle’s overall business strategy, translating the organisation’s vision into clear, achievable plans and priorities. Working closely with the Board, help shape the long-term direction of the business, strengthen governance and risk management, and ensure yattle responds effectively to market opportunities and emerging trends.
Commercial and Revenue Growth
Take ownership of yattle’s revenue-generation strategy across sales, partnerships and funding. This will include securing and growing income from employers, contracts, grants and investment; overseeing sales performance; building a strong pipeline of employer engagement; and driving the organisation towards long-term financial sustainability and profitability.
Partnerships and External Relations
Build and maintain senior relationships with employers, and other key stakeholders. The Managing Director will represent yattle across industry, public-sector and wider networks, developing strategic partnerships that expand the platform’s reach, credibility and impact, while positioning yattle as a leading voice in inclusive, skills-based recruitment.
Operational Leadership
Oversee day-to-day operations to ensure consistently high-quality delivery and a positive user experience. Build and lead a high-performing team across sales, product and delivery, supported by effective systems, processes and performance management. Ensure the organisation delivers against agreed KPIs, milestones and contractual commitments.
Product and Innovation
Work closely with product and technical teams to guide the continued development of the platform. Ensure the product evolves in response to employer and user needs, and champion innovation in inclusive, skills-first recruitment models.
Financial Management and Governance
Oversee budgeting, forecasting and financial performance, ensuring strong financial controls, compliance and reporting. Provide the Board with regular, clear reporting on performance, risk and emerging opportunities.
Impact and Growth
Define and track yattle’s social and economic impact, ensuring delivery remains aligned with the organisation’s mission and produces measurable outcomes. Lead and support opportunities to scale, including expansion into new geographic areas or sectors.
Key Skills and Experience
Essential
The successful candidate will bring senior leadership experience from a start-up, scale-up or other growth-focused organisation, together with a strong commercial track record in revenue generation and business growth. They will have experience of developing and delivering strategy, building influential partnerships with senior stakeholders, and managing financial and operational performance.
Desirable
Experience in recruitment, employability, HR or technology would be valuable, as would an understanding of inclusive or skills-based hiring. Experience of securing investment or working with funders, alongside knowledge of the Scottish and wider UK labour market and employer landscape, would also be advantageous.
Personal Attributes
We are looking for a strategic, commercially astute and results-driven leader who can inspire and motivate others. The successful candidate will combine an entrepreneurial mindset with a practical, hands-on approach, remaining resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced environment. They will also share yattle’s commitment to social impact and widening access to opportunity.
Success Measures
Success in the role will be measured through revenue growth and financial sustainability; employer acquisition and retention; platform growth and user engagement; strategic partnerships secured; measurable social and economic impact; and delivery against agreed Board-level KPIs and milestones.
This role is funded by the Social Catalyst Fund.
To apply, please send a CV and covering letter to Ashleigh.mcculloch@glasgowchamberofcommerce.com by Friday 27 November 2026.
