Work for us

The Scottish Women’s Institutes (SWI) is a vital network of women across Scotland, empowering communities and celebrating women’s skills, creativity, and leadership. We’re looking for passionate, forward-thinking individuals to join us, whether as staff, board or committee members — to help drive our mission forward.

As part of the SWI, you’ll connect with a vibrant community of engaged, skilled women who champion learning, friendships and fun.

Committee vacancies

We’re excited to be recruiting for the Finance committee. If you’re interested in getting involved, please download the application pack below:

Staff vacancies

Head of Business Development – Closing date 02/10/2026

As we enter an exciting new chapter, we’re looking for a Head of Business Development to help us grow our income, partnerships, reach and impact. This is a newly created role and a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys spotting opportunities and turning good ideas into sustainable activity. 

Working directly with our Chief Executive and alongside our small national team, you’ll head the development of new income through fundraising, grants, sponsorship, corporate partnerships, philanthropic giving and commercial opportunities. 

You’ll build relationships with funders, businesses and organisations across Scotland; develop compelling funding and partnership proposals; create new sponsorship opportunities; and explore new ways in which SWI’s brand, programmes, skills, heritage and national network can generate income and impact. 

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. The minimum criteria are available on request from jacqui.mcguire@theswi.org.uk 

If you’re excited about this opportunity, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your CV along with a covering letter to: jacqui.mcguire@theswi.org.uk