Jane Smith

Jane is the Chief Operating Officer

As Chief Operating Officer, Jane is responsible for ensuring resources are directed and prioritised to best meet the needs of children and families.

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Jane Smith was appointed as Chief Operating Officer in January 2023.

Leading a committed team of staff across Corporate Services including Finance, Facilities, Information Services and Health and Safety, she works with the Senior Leadership Team and colleagues across the organisation to support delivery of effective and efficient services.

Prior to joining CHAS, Jane was Head of Finance and Corporate Services with Perth & Kinross Health & Social Care Partnership with responsibility for planning, performance and financial management. Prior to that she has worked in NHS Boards and Scottish Government in senior finance roles.

She has significant experience in working in multi-disciplinary teams focused on delivering best value, sustainability and innovation.

CHAS is a much-loved Scottish charity, and I see first-hand the difference that donations, big and small, make to lives of children and families facing the hardest of times.

We could not do what we do without the generosity of the Scottish public, and I am 100% committed to ensure that every penny raised in our communities is used to deliver the best possible care and experience for those we serve.

In the midst of a challenging fiscal landscape, robust financial management of resources, alongside forward-looking property and digital strategies will help us ensure delivery of excellent care for years to come.

Jane Smith