James Whyte

James Whyte is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in volunteer management and community development. Currently serving as the Head of Volunteering at Victim Support Scotland since May 2024, James plays a crucial role in aligning initiatives with strategic objectives and developing future volunteering strategies to support individuals affected by crime across Scotland. Previously, James has held significant positions including Volunteer Development Manager at both Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans, and Volunteering Manager at LGBT Youth Scotland, where best practices in volunteer management were established. Additionally, James contributed as a Freelance Trainer and Investing in Volunteers Assessor at Volunteer Scotland and managed various community development projects at Gay Men's Health for over a decade. James holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Stirling.