Jim Leishman MBE (born 15 November 1953) is a Scottish Labour Party politician and former professional football player and manager.

With publicity campaigns ranging from talks at local primary schools to national television appearances, Leishman arrested the downward spiral of the club since the early 1970s.

Leishman was unable to prevent the drop to the Third Division, and the team was subsequently relocated to Livingston, also taking on the name of the town.

There he succeeded in taking Livingston into the Scottish Premier League for the first time, also qualifying for the UEFA Cup by finishing third in their first season following promotion to the top flight.

Dunfermline had failed to win in their previous ten matches under Hay, but in Leishman's temporary care they beat Dundee, 5–0 and he took the job on a full-time basis.

[citation needed] In 2005–06 an 11th-placed finish, although level on points with Falkirk and Dundee United, was enough to preserve their premier league membership.

On 26 October 2006, Leishman decided to return to his post as general manager,[3] with former Hearts boss Craig Levein the initial favourite to take over.

[6] In the 2007 Birthday Honours, Leishman was appointed as a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) "for services to sport.