Jobs in City Centre, Edinburgh

Stramullion work with women who have presented homeless. We provide practical, emotional and social support to women with multiple, over-lapping needs. We work with young women who are in transition from care, women who do not currently have functioning support systems, those who have experienced the Justice System, and those for whom alcohol or drug use has become unmanageable. We offer homelessness in a positive, healthy and self-directed way.

Overall purposes of the Support Worker job:

• To provide a holistic support and resettlement service to clients;
• To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing an effective service to the client group;
• To work in a sensitive, flexible and non-judgmental way and within an equal opportunities framework;
• To achieve key outcomes of the service;
• To participate in effective teamwork and establish good channels of Communication to all local organisations.

Please note:Only female candidates are eligible to apply for this post due to Genuine Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9; Equality Act 2010). You must possess or be willing to work towards a suitable qualification in line with the SSSC Regulatory Requirements.

For more information, please download the job description & person specification.

At Venture Trust, we are looking for another Outdoor Therapist based in Fife (though may be asked to work in other localities) to join one of our locality teams on a fixed-term basis until the end of March 2026. Our Outdoor Therapists work with people experiencing complex life circumstances. They provide Outdoor Therapy in the hope to support clients to move forwards in ways that are meaningful for them. They work with clients to explore and reflect through individual (and sometimes) group therapy.

Our Outdoor Therapy Service is offered mostly outdoors in urban green spaces, and on occasion, online. It is aimed at adults aged 16+, as well as younger people aged 10-16.

Successful candidates will:

• be therapists registered with an appropriate professional body who can work thoughtfully and ethically with a client group that can have complex clinical presentations
• be able to work individually to meet the specific needs of their clients whilst maintaining high professional standards
• have personal or professional experience of outdoor environments and will have the capacity to articulate the reasoning behind working therapeutically in natural environment
• be able to work reflectively and effectively within a team and be committed to working towards the aims of the service and the organisation

Ideal candidates will have:

• experience working with younger people aged 10-16
• experience of facilitating therapeutic groups and reflective spaces
• experience of training other professionals, particularly mental health professionals
• specific experience of the client groups that Venture Trust engages with, for example, with hard-to-reach young people, homelessness, forensic clients
• had training and have experience of working with complex trauma presentations
• qualifications to support working in outdoor environments

In return, we off er a range of generous benefits including a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible and hybrid working, employee benefits package and a joint contributory pension scheme.

We also off er a great working culture that embraces our core values of courage, care, curiosity and collaboration in all we do.

If you have the skills and experience we are looking for, and want to play an important role in enabling people to achieve lasting change in their lives, we want to hear from you.

Looking for an opportunity to work for a flexible and family friendly organisation with good pay and conditions? SCVO are looking for an experienced highly motivated payroll individual to join our busy payroll team. Our payroll service provides payroll to over 400 organisations across the voluntary sector in Scotland, processing monthly, weekly and fortnightly payrolls to over 7500 employees.

The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations is the national body representing the voluntary sector. Our mission is to support, promote and develop a confident, sustainable voluntary sector in Scotland.

*Location: This post can be based in Edinburgh, Glasgow or Inverness. SCVO staff can work a blend of office and home on agreement with their line manager, and within the parameters of our Blended Working policy.

Responsibilities:

• Handling payment transactions

• Ensuring that customer service is delivered in line with standards.

• Assisting customers to resolve any problems or concerns.

• Preparing and replenishing stock as required.

• Ensuring kiosk/display standards are maintained.

• Ensuring housekeeping standards are met.

• Basic visual merchandising duties.

• Maintaining health and safety standards.

• Stock management.

At CHSS our full-time hours are 32.5 per week so at c. £23,472 the salary equates to £27,083 an equivalent 37.5-hour week post.

Every day people with chest, heart and stroke conditions are leaving hospital scared and alone. You can be part of our mission to make sure that there is no life half lived in Scotland.

By joining Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland (CHSS) as a Senior Project Support Officer you can be the difference between people just surviving and really living.

You will be part of Scotland’s leading charity providing support to people with chest, heart and stroke conditions to live life to the full again. Our Hospital to Home services form a nationwide network of local support groups, nurses, volunteers and one-to-one support teams helping families adjust to life with a heart or lung condition or after a stroke.

We are looking for a Senior Project Support Officer to join our amazing team of Project Support Officers and Project Managers. This role will lead and support many of our Service Development Projects. The successful candidate will lead in the planning and delivery of projects, as well as organising and chairing project meetings & producing reports.

The post holder will need to support, coordinate and communicate with teams on multiple projects and will be expected to manage their time effectively.

Candidates do not need to have medical knowledge as training is provided on our health conditions. We are looking for someone with a positive attitude towards people with disabilities and long-term conditions as well as an understanding of the challenges faced by people with chest, heart and stroke conditions.

CHSS employees enjoy a variety of organisational benefits including: Company pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, company sick pay, employee welfare support and life assurance.

In line with our commitment to safeguarding, this role is subject to a Basic Disclosure check. CHSS is committed to equality of opportunity and to providing a service which is free from unfair and unlawful discrimination. We therefore aim to ensure that no applicant, volunteer or member of staff is unfairly treated on the grounds of offending background.

Closing date: 11/10/2023

Interviews: 16/10/2023 & 19/10/2023

Do you want to work for a caring organisation that believes in people?

Do you want to make a difference?

As a Recovery Coordinator with Change Grow Live you’ll work with people who use our services, helping them get to where they want to be.

With this role you’ll be working as part of the EMORSS team based within the community.

Responsibilities

The team supports offenders with their drug and/or alcohol issues.

No two days are the same and we treat every person who comes into our service as an individual, so being flexible, curious and a good listener are key.

You’ll have to record information about what you do, so enjoying a bit of paperwork and attention to detail is important. But most of the time you’ll be enjoying working with people from all backgrounds, making a difference to their lives.

This is what one of our people who use our service had to say:

“Life saving, life changing, [worker] took me from a place of crushing despair and mistrust of the system to a place of hope with the space to heal and rebuild. Thank you!”

"I’ve left custody/been in the community before with no help – is night and day. CGL have been amazing for me and my support. I would be back in jail without them. Gate pick-up was a game changer."

Our values are to be compassionate, open and bold. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

This post is subject to a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme check at an enhanced level.

We believe that having diverse people working as part of our team makes us the organisation that we are.

We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to help us to provide the best possible experience for the people who use our services and to make Change Grow Live a great place to work. If you have any feedback on our recruitment processes (good or bad) we’d love to hear from you so that we can make sure they are fair and we attract and recruit the best, most diverse workforce possible.

The safety of vulnerable children, young people and adults is our absolute priority. We will support you in your role to make sure that you are equipped to support the safety of people who use our services and those around them, to the highest standard possible.

The Lothian Pension Fund administers the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) in the Edinburgh and Lothians. It’s Pension Committee determines the overall policy objectives, strategy and operation of it and the Scottish Homes Pension Fund in accordance with relevant legislation and in the best interests of the members and employer bodies within the pension funds.

The Pension Board is made up of five employer and five member representatives, (our key stakeholders) who provide oversight and assist the LPF Pensions Committee in ensuring compliance with Pension legislation and the Pension Regulator code of practice.

We’re looking for applications for two Pensions Board (employer representation). Candidates eligible to apply for the employer representative role must be a member of Lothian Pension (a list of all employers is available onpage 115 of our annual report).

The opportunity

We are looking for applications to join our Pensions Board (as an employer representative): Candidates must a member of Lothian Pension Fund through their employer.

The Pension Board provides oversight and assists the LPF Pensions Committee in ensuring compliance with Pension legislation and the Pension Regulator code of practice.

Members of the Pension Board do not participate in the voting or decision making at Pensions Committee but they have access to all committee papers, attend Pension Committee meetings and have an opportunity to input into discussion and/or consideration of matters by the Pensions Committee as appropriate and assist the committee with regulation and compliance, whilst representing the perspective and insight from LPF’s key stakeholders, our scheme members and employers.

Essential Requirements

Credible experience and qualifications to perform the following duties are highly desirable for the appointed individuals:

• Able to provide independent scrutiny and sound judgement, providing challenge and support to ensure the Committee delivers on its strategic, business, and financial targets
• Uphold high standards of integrity and probity whilst representing the scheme member and employers of the Lothian Pension Fund
• Support the Pension Board chairperson in assisting the committee to instil the appropriate culture, values and behaviours
• Oversight of Pension Committee assurance models and compliance with requirements imposed in relation to the scheme and by the Pension Regulator
• Satisfy yourself on the integrity of financial information and that financial controls and systems of risk management are robust and defensible
• Scrutiny of any reports produced for the Pension Committee, including the annual report, fund performance and administration, actuarial report and valuations and the fund strategy
• Devote time to developing and refreshing your knowledge and skills.

This role will provide an ideal opportunity for someone interested in gaining board member/trustee experience.

Time Commitment

You will be expected to devote such time as is necessary for the proper performance Pension Board duties. This will include attendance at Pension Board and Pension Committee meetings (ordinarily held quarterly), as well as a strategic planning session held annually. You will also need to undertake a minimum of 21 hours of training annually. In addition, you will be required to consider all relevant papers before each meeting. Unless urgent and unavoidable circumstances prevent you from doing so, it is expected that you will attend all meetings.

The nature of the role makes it difficult to be more specific about the maximum time commitment. You may be required to devote additional time to the Board in respect of preparation and ad hoc matters which may arise, and particularly when LPF is undergoing a period of increased activity. At certain times it may be necessary to convene additional board meetings.

About the Organisation

Lothian Pension Fund (LPF) administers the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) in Edinburgh and the Lothians. We’re asset backed and multi-employer scheme with around £9 billion assets and the second largest LGPS fund in Scotland, serving 9.,000 members and 63 employers.

We also manage the Scottish Homes Pension Fund on behalf of the Scottish Government. This a closed fund and has approx. 1,550 deferred and pensioner members with £0.16 billion investments.

Our investment team is unique in Scotland in holding FCA authorisation. We manage over 85% of assets in-house via internal equity, bond and other real asset portfolios (e.g., infrastructure, property and timberland investments).

We established a regulated investment company providing resourcing, operational support, governance and deal execution for our private markets and gained FCA authorisation in 2015. This enables collaboration with other LGPS funds on investment management, strategic investment advisory, private markets, and listed and indirect property investments.

In March 2017, we became the first UK Local Government pension fund awarded accreditation for the Pensions Administration Standards Association and have held the Customer Service Excellence Award for over ten years.

The day-to-day running of LPF is carried out by a specialist team who undertake pension administration, accounting and investment functions.

LPF colleagues are employed by an arms-length company, LPFE Limited (LPFE), which is wholly-owned by the City of Edinburgh Council (CEC).

Samaritans’ vision is that fewer people die by suicide.

Edinburgh Samaritans is a registered Scottish charity which is a branch of Samaritans, a charity which operates throughout the UK and the Republic of Ireland.

Edinburgh Samaritans, based at 25 Torphichen Street, Edinburgh, EH3 8HX, aims to be open to telephone callers 24/7, 365 days a year. Around 26,000 inbound calls were taken in 2022. We also offer emotional support via email and online chat and hope to re-open to face-to-face callers, that service having been suspended during the pandemic.

Following our Treasurer stepping down from that voluntary role after many years of service, we wish to appoint an Accountant to assist our new Treasurer.

While the Treasurer’s role will remain voluntary, the new role of Accountant will be a paid position.

In outline, the role is to:

• Review monthly bank reconciliations prepared by the Administrative Secretary.
• Reconcile cash counted in shop with Shop Cash and Cheque Takings Account with physical cash in the shop at the end of each month. Review any discrepancies with the Shop Manager and identify areas in which shop till reporting can be improved.
• Ensure that payroll is paid each month and that pension contributions and HMRC payments are correctly collected, through review of payroll related accounts.
• Act as the main point of contact with the Payroll Administration and Pensions Administration companies.
• On a quarterly basis review all postings to ensure that costs are correctly recorded.
• Prepare the quarterly VAT returns
• At the year-end calculate and post depreciation for all assets.
• Provide information for the insurance declaration, usually in or around March each year.
• Provide training and guidance for the Administrative Secretary, so that they can carry out their work efficiently. Review the systems being used, manual or computer driven, to identify improvements and then implement these improvements after discussion with the Treasurer.
• Count petty cash within the branch twice a year, on a surprise basis, and reconcile to the balance in the accounting system.
• Prepare budgets for the shop and the branch for approval in December and January respectively for approval by the Shop Management Committee and then the Trustees.
• Help in the detailed preparation of any large projects or expansion plans in the branch or shop.
• Ensure that correct DP procedures are followed with regard to financial information, e.g. PCIDSS requirements.
• Ensure that cash is correctly allocated to all restricted funds.

Why apply for this role?

Children’s Hearings Scotland (CHS) is undergoing an exciting period of reform designed to make a step change in improving the outcomes for infants, children and young people who need us most. We are looking for a highly skilled and proactive Data Protection Officer and Information Governance Practitioner to join our Team and help us to refine and continuously improve our processes and procedures.

We are committed to #KeepThePromise to Scotland’s infants, children and young people, and you would be joining us during an exciting period of change as we redesign the children’s hearings system with our partners and people with lived experience over the next five years.

As Information Governance & Data Protection Officer, you will take an operational lead in advising and assisting CHS colleagues and community members in achieving best practice in information governance and data protection, as well as supporting the organisation in meeting its statutory IG obligations, in particular those outlined in the GDPR, DPA, FOISA, and PRSA by acting as Data Protection Officer. You will enhance our existing processes and polices ensuring compliance and best practice is applied across the organisation. You will have the opportunity to shape the way we approach records management and apply data protection principles across all of our projects and process improvement initiatives.

If you think that you can help to shape and improve our practices and build on our strong governance culture, then this might be just the role for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on Data Protection issues on behalf of CHS . This includes regular reporting and presentation to the Board, working with the SIRO on requests, and acting as the main point of contact for Data Protection to regulators, staff and the CHS Community.

• Oversee and ensure ongoing compliance with information governance, records and data protection legislation, providing on-going evidence of compliance with the statutory requirements as set out in the PRSA and CHS’ Records Management Plan.

• Lead on and support CHS staff and Community to carry out Data Protection Impact Assessments, offering advice and proactive solutions to queries.

• Play a key role in the corporate governance of CHS by ensuring that all projects, including digital development, have data protection by design and default built in.

• Manage information security incident resolution including recording, investigating and reporting of information security incidents and identifying vulnerabilities in our systems and practices.

• Draft responses to requests for information, and leading on responding to requests submitted under Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act, 2002 and Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004.

• Managing requests submitted under Data Protection legislation, such as Subject Access Requests.

• Manage statutory reporting to regulators, principally the Information Commissioner’s Office and the Scottish Information Commissioner.

• Work with colleagues to ensure a risk-based approach to the application of data protection principles across all areas of the business and lead on auditing CHS’s compliance with IG policies and practice.

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Please note that You may be required to travel across Scotland and work on occasion outside CHS’ normal working hours to meet the requirements of the job.

Life at CHS

Our 2,500 volunteer Panel Members take part in children’s hearings in their local areas, making decisions with and for infants, children and young people. Our organisation also supports a network of 22 Area Support Teams made up of 400 volunteers who support Panel Members in their local communities.

As an organisation that works within the children’s hearings system, we are passionate about making a positive contribution to improving outcomes for Scotland’s infants, children and young people.

You can read more about our core values HERE as well as view an introductory video to our organisation. We also offer a generous benefits package from hybrid working, flexi hours and a fantastic pension scheme - you check out our full benefits summary HERE.

Diversity and Inclusion

CHS is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and are committed to providing any reasonable adjustments required during application and assessment process, and upon joining us.

Every day people with chest, heart and stroke conditions are leaving hospital scared and alone. You can be part of our mission to make sure that there is no life half lived in Scotland.

By joining Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland (CHSS) as Volunteering Development Lead (Systems and Standards) you can be the difference between people just surviving and really living.

You will be part of Scotland’s leading charity providing support to people with chest, heart and stroke conditions to live life to the full again. Our Hospital to Home services form a nationwide network of local support groups, nurses, volunteers and one-to-one support teams helping families adjust to life with a heart or lung condition or after a stroke.

Across CHSS thousands of volunteers give their time to support people with our conditions, raise vital funds and act as ambassadors in their local communities.

Our volunteering systems, policies, procedures and standards underpin volunteer involvement across CHSS and ensure we are able to recruit, train and support volunteers effectively and efficiently.

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead on the design, development and continuous improvement of these systems and standards across CHSS, including:

• Lead on our re-accreditation of the Investing in Volunteers Standard

• Lead on the implementation and continuous improvement of our Volunteer Management System

• Lead on the development and continuous improvement of our Volunteering policies and procedures

If you have an understanding of volunteering practice, policy and innovation and excellent planning, organisational and communication skills, we would love to hear from you.

CHSS employees enjoy a variety of organisational benefits including: Company pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, company sick pay, employee welfare support and life assurance.

CHSS also supports flexible recruitment through Working Families and we are “Happy to Talk Flexible Working”.

In line with our commitment to safeguarding, this role is subject to a Basic Disclosure check. CHSS is committed to equality of opportunity and to providing a service which is free from unfair and unlawful discrimination. We therefore aim to ensure that no applicant, volunteer or member of staff is unfairly treated on the grounds of offending background.

Are you someone who could support our staff to thrive in a hybrid environment and help us create the conditions for our people to do their best work?

Our staff are our greatest asset and are crucial to the successful delivery of our programmes and future development of our organisation. We want to provide our staff with an environment where they enjoy their work, have an opportunity to grow and develop, whilst playing to their strengths.

Scottish Book Trust is a national charity that believes books, reading and writing have the power to change lives. A love of reading inspires creativity, improves employment opportunities, mental health and wellbeing and is one of the most effective ways to help break the poverty cycle. We work towards a Scotland where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive through literacy.

What we offer

• Full time, permanent role
• Competitive salary
• Flexible hybrid working between home and our Edinburgh City Centre Office, with great access by train, bus, and tram
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Company Sick Pay
• Pension with additional 5% employer contributions
• Death in service benefit
• Free access to employee assistance programme

What matters to us is someone who demonstrates:

• A real interest in what we do
• A progressive, non-bureaucratic approach to HR
• Experience of the latest HR trends but in practical terms – not just a theory
• You can think big picture and long term but can still roll your sleeves up and do what is needed to make your team successful.
• You’re known for your resourcefulness and creativity
• You’re a natural influencer and instill trust with everyone you interact with. You can support people through change with relative ease.

We have an excellent opportunity for you to join Scottish Book Trust as an HR Advisor with exposure to all generalist HR activities. You will support the Director of Finance and Operations (DFO) in providing a comprehensive HR support service for the charity and creating an environment where staff can enjoy & do their best work.

Do you want to make a difference to the lives of homeless men as they settle into their new life with Rowan Alba?

If so, we would be delighted to hear more about you!

At Rowan Alba we specialise in creating homes for life for men who have lived on the streets, sometimes for many years. At our Thorntree Mill development we create a supportive community where each tenant is able to live with dignity.

We firmly believe that homeless people should be free to make their own decisions and be encouraged to live as independently as they possibly can. If you share our outlook, then we would be absolutely thrilled to read your application.

We are now actively searching for a Support Worker to join our team at Thorntree Mill in Edinburgh. We have a full-time, permanent position available at a charitable organisation that is committed to helping those in Scotland experiencing, or at risk of homelessness.

As a Support Worker you will be working with people who are alcohol dependent, have complex (often homelessness related) health needs and are prone to challenging behaviour and episodic poor physical and mental health.

Please download the Job Description and Person Specification to learn more about the role.

Apex Scotland is the leading employment and training organisation specialising in work with people with multiple barriers to employment or progression.

Apex Scotland offer a diverse range of services for young people and adults to help them break down barriers to employment and engage in education, employment or community activities.

We are looking for Personal Development Mentor(s) to join our team in the Forth Valley area to cover our service we deliver in partnership with Justice Social Work. This could be a full time role or be covered by more than one part time staff member.

We are looking for enthusiastic and dynamic Mentor(s) who have effective communication skills and an understanding of the nature of issues that unemployed individuals, some of whom who may have been involved in the Justice System, or others who may be at risk of being involved in the Justice System, may present with.

The right candidate(s) will have the ability to engage with service users on a one-to-one basis to assist them to overcome barriers to progression. An understanding of local employability pipelines would be an advantage, as would knowledge of the network of support agencies in the area. You would need to demonstrate flexibility as well as the ability to work in partnership and deal with targets. Some travel may be required therefore a driving licence and/or access to a means of transport would be an advantage.

For this service you should be able to demonstrate effective communication skills, be approachable and compassionate and have knowledge or experience of employability. Experience of working to deadlines and targets is desirable. Knowledge of the Criminal Justice System would be an advantage, training can be given. Effective communication and team working skills are essential as the post holder will work closely with Justice Social Work to deliver this service.

We're looking for an independent, committed and engaging Fundraising Admin Assistant to join our team. This is a very exciting time for the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation, as we grow our capacity to achieve our vision of a world free of MND.

As Fundraising Admin Assistant, you will be a crucial part of a dynamic and growing team, working closely with our Fundraising Manager.

Our ideal candidate will have strong organisational, communication and administrative skills, with the ability to work within a fast-paced team. This post would be ideal for someone with a love of organisation, an interest in fundraising and a passion for improving lives.

We have a fantastic opportunity to join the Engagement and Income Generation Team at Health in Mind.

People tell us what we do is special and unique – it’s the Health in Mind way. We’re looking for someone who can excite and motivate people about our work in mental health as well as increase participation and corporate engagement in our events, external training, and fundraising activities across Scotland.

If you enjoy building corporate relationships and networks, this could be the role for you!

We look for a range of experience, skills and knowledge. The most important aspect for us is values fit. You can find out more about us and the team in the role profile.

If you feel a connection with our approach and values, we'd love to hear from you even if you don't have all the required experience, skills and knowledge. We can help you develop those.

About NHS Lothian Charity

We work in partnership with NHS Lothian and other health-related organisations. Together we enhance the experience of patients, families, carers and staff across Edinburgh, Midlothian, East Lothian, and West Lothian. Through the generous donations of our supporters, we help to save lives, improve the quality of life, support education, innovation, and research.

About the role and you

Are you passionate about supporting people to be a force for good through their charitable giving? Are you a creative and caring communicator, who will put the needs of the donor at the heart of everything you do? If so, you could help your local NHS Charity achieve its ambition to deliver outstanding care

throughout the full healthcare journey to more local families.

If you are a fundraiser who excels at building trusting relationships and can adapt your style to suit your audience, this could be the next step in your fundraising career. If you’re up for the challenge of building on your skills to become knowledgeable in the principles of individual giving, legacy, and in-memory

fundraising, we’d love to hear from you.

In return for your expertise, you’ll become part a high performing team and benefit from a trusting and supportive working culture.

The Planned Giving Fundraising Officer (maternity cover) will work closely alongside the Planned Giving Manager to design and deliver a strategy for this area of fundraising. With the support of the Planned Giving Manager, this role will create and implement marketing plans for a lottery product, regular giving, and plans that link inmemory gifts to legacy fundraising and stewardship. The successful candidate will support the Planned Giving Manager to design and deliver a programme of appeals and campaigns to achieve growth from all our audience segments. Using a mix of fundraising channels, you will use your warm communication skills to build and retain relationships with individuals, regular donors, legators, and in-memory donors, to ensure the long-term success of the programme.

This is an exciting time to join the team as we’re investing in developing this key area of fundraising for the charity. This is a maternity cover position within our recently established engagement team. The role will benefit from the support of an experienced team but will also provide ample opportunity for creative thinking and generating new ideas. You will be excited about the opportunity that gives to apply your experience, knowledge, and transferrable skills.

As part of our succession planning the Social Enterprise Academy are looking to recruit up to 4 new volunteer Board members who are interested in supporting our vision and being part of making amazing change happen and are able to commit to a minimum of 45 hours per year.

We are particularly interested in applications from those with expertise or experience in any of the following areas:

• Learning & Development
• HR and People Development, creating positive working cultures, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
• Working in or managing an organisation that operates internationally
• Growing or scaling a business
• Fundraising
• Social Enterprise, either as a social entrepreneur or working within a social enterprise
• Expertise in the use of technology in service delivery and an understanding of digital developments
• Policy and/or public affairs relating to social enterprise and the third sector in Scotland
• Young people engagement

As well as having the wider professional skills and experiences that we need on the board we also want a board that reflects and understands the people that we serve.

We will choose candidates who, overall, offer the best contribution and fit with our values. Relevant skills and experience are important but previous board experience is not essential, nor is a long career at a senior level. Applications from first-time board members are welcomed. All board members will be given a full induction and will be supported to maximise the value of their contribution.

Through this recruitment process, we will also be considering whether some applicants who are not chosen for a board role might be open to a committee or advisory role with the Academy.

What does being a board member mean?

As a board member you will work with our Chair, fellow board members and our Chief Executive to contribute towards the future of the organisation. Your work will help ensure that we continue to deliver a high-quality service and encourage innovation in learning and enterprise. You will be legally responsible for the organisation and will be supported in fully understanding how to carry out your role. You will provide ideas, insight, feedback, and positive challenge in order to help increase our reach and impact.

The responsibilities of the board include:

• Overall good governance of the organisation
• Overall strategy of the organisation
• Overall sustainability of the organisation and ensuring finances are well-managed and reported
• Ensuring the organisation acts in accordance with its charitable aims
• Ensuring the organisation fulfils its legal obligations in relation to its charitable and company status

As well as fulfilling these responsibilities the Academy board is a creative and strategic group, engaging with the sector and the wider staff team to support the success of the organisation and its people. It is a supportive and collaborative board with individuals committed to the values of social enterprise and learning and who all bring a wealth of knowledge, expertise and perspectives.

All new board members will undertake an induction process to get to know the Academy, the team and your fellow board members.

Why join the Social Enterprise Academy Board?

This is a unique opportunity to join a motivated and committed board who are working together to shape the future of a leading learning and development organisation supporting social change. Given the Academy’s role in national policy discussions and its international replication, you will have influence considerably beyond the immediate reach of the Academy.

Through your board role you will expand your contacts, knowledge and skills and you will connect with a vibrant and committed group of staff, facilitators and learners in the fast-growing space around social impact.

Change Mental Health have an exciting opportunity at Edinburgh Stafford Centre, for someone with a passion for empowerment, who is looking to use their skills and experience in Group Work to support service users to develop new skills and enhance existing ones.

In this varied and exciting role, you will support service users to achieve their identified goals by facilitating structured group activities that allow those taking part to be involved in social groups and to improve existing skills, as well as develop new ones.

Who are we looking for?

The ideal candidate should be someone who can work as part of a team, be creative in their approach to working with people, have excellent communication skills and have a sense of humour. They should be educated to SVQ Level 2 or its equivalent and have experience of working with people in groups.

We are committed to exploring flexible working opportunities which benefit the individual and the charity and are a “Happy to Talk Flexible” employer.

The part time post is for 12 hours per week, working days are: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and the full time post is 35 hours per week, working days are Monday to Friday.

If you are passionate about enabling Change Mental Health to deliver a valuable service to the community and feel your profile matches this role’s criteria, then we want to hear from you!

Why work with us?

Change Mental Health is a leading national mental health charity providing unique support to people with severe and enduring mental ill health.

With 50 years’ experience across Scotland, we believe people affected by poor mental health and illness deserve the highest quality of support in the community and that every person has the right to be valued and to share in the opportunities, challenges, and joys of everyday life.

Our person-centred approach puts the people we work with at the heart of what we do ensuring they have greater opportunity, can build confidence and social skills, and become more integrated into their communities. By building connections and support around individual needs, our team of nearly 200 staff and 800 members value the lived experience which informs the services we deliver. We look beyond illness by taking a holistic approach that ensures no one has to face mental ill health alone.

Benefits

• Professional development including funded opportunities.
• A generous 37 days’ holiday.
• A 35-hour working week & access to a season ticket loan.
• A great work life balance with flexible and blended working environment.
• 24/7 access to an award-winning Employee Assistance Programme providing free legal, financial and medical advice as well as support with life’s challenges.
• Enhanced sick pay and leave entitlements
• Paid Mental Wellbeing Days
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Blue Light discount card

If you want to help other people change their lives, we'd love to have you on the team. It’s a great opportunity for you to support and inspire other people while gaining new skills and experience.

We welcome people from all backgrounds and walks of life, and we’re grateful to everyone who makes up our charity. We are looking for motivated and caring candidate, with knowledge and experience of supporting individuals affected by drug or alcohol use.

We currently have a vacancy in our Northwest Recovery Hub in North West Edinburgh. We work in partnership with our colleagues in Health and Social Care providing harm reduction and psychosocial interventions to enable individuals to move towards recovery.

Responsibilities

At Change Grow Live, equality, diversity and inclusion means building a workforce that's representative of the communities we serve.

We know the importance of a good work-life balance and managing work alongside other commitments, needs and interests. We are committed to offering part-time and flexible working arrangements wherever possible.

When you join us, you will become part of a charity that is working to become a sector leader for equality, diversity and inclusion practice. You will make a genuine contribution to the quality of the services we provide.

As a member of staff at Change Grow Live you'll start with 25 days annual leave. This will increase by 1 day each year to a maximum of 30 days. You can also take an hour out of work each week to do something that improves your wellbeing or personal development. We are a Living Wage Employer. That means we pay at least the real Living Wage to all of our staff.

This is what one of our Recovery Co-ordinators had to say “I like the team spirit, that we all bring something different and we always put the people who use our service first”.

Our values are to be compassionate, open and bold. If this sounds like you we’d love to hear from you.

Salary Range (pro rata if part time)

We’re on a journey to create fairer communities by facilitating 10 million social entrepreneurs globally by 2030. Do you want to help make this a reality?

We are looking for a customer-focused, friendly, helpful and well-organised Programme Coordinator to support us in delivering learning programmes throughout Scotland and the rest of the UK.

Your role will be to support the Adult Delivery team by liaising with learners, clients, venues, Associate Facilitators and guest speakers to make the arrangements for programmes.

You will be a key point of contact for learners and for general enquiries and will be responsible for keeping our learner and programme information up to date and accurate. You will work collaboratively with our Programme Manager, Senior Programme Officer and Programme Officers to coordinate learning programmes from start to finish and will contribute to the achievement of annual team-based targets.

We are looking for someone who wants to work with vibrant, entrepreneurial and dedicated people and colleagues and with a good value-fit with our organisation.

Having the right mindset, attitude and approach is as important for us as having the right experience and skills. We appreciate that the best person might not have all the listed criteria yet so if you feel your experience, skills and attitude will help you to make a great contribution in this role and you have the right mindset, we would welcome an application from you.

Job Purpose:

To support the effective delivery and maximise the impact of the Academy’s Adult learning programmes and the ongoing sustainability of the Academy.

• To provide effective administrative support to the Programme Manager, Senior Programme Officer, Programme Officers and Programme Manager, Associate Facilitators and the Technical Support team to ensure high-quality programme delivery, accreditation and monitoring and evaluation across the UK.

• As the learners' primary Academy touch point, to provide excellent customer care throughout the learner experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Customer Service and Signposting

• To be the main point of contact for learners in ensuring a well-administered learning journey

• To establish strong working relationships and provide outstanding customer service to Associate Facilitators, Technical Support colleagues and, where relevant, to delivery partners across the UK– ensuring good communications, providing guidance, sharing best practice, and signposting to additional support.

Administration

• To support the Adult Delivery team across a range of administrative tasks relating to day-to-day programme delivery from contract inception to final reporting.

• To appropriately plan, coordinate and make contractual and logistical arrangements for all delivery partners.

• Responsible for gathering and collating evaluation data and case study information to evidence impact and for monitoring progress towards performance indicators.

• Responsible for effective implementation of learner management systems and processes.

Promotion and awareness raising

• To support colleagues to maximise awareness of/recruitment to learning programmes and raise general awareness of the Academy.

For a full set of criteria and information on how to apply please download the recruitment pack from our website.

Organisation profile:

At the Social Enterprise Academy, we believe social entrepreneurs play an essential role in changing the world.

We strengthen their role in local communities through transformational learning programmes that will increase their community impact.

Our programmes are accredited, responsive to learner needs, and are delivered by experienced facilitators who are social change leaders themselves.

Since 2004, we have delivered over 1,900 learning programmes to 28,000+ learners in over 30 countries. We have also engaged over 55,000 young people around the world, using social enterprise as a tool to help them reach their full potential and create positive change in their communities.

Do you have some experience of advice work, an understanding of money and debt support and a real desire to develop your knowledge within this field? Then join Shelter Scotland as a Housing Rights Worker – Money and Debt and you could soon be playing an important role in helping to build the financial resilience of people in Scotland with poor financial health.

About Shelter Scotland

A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet over a million people in Scotland struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change, with individuals, in communities, across society, and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

At Shelter Scotland we are united by our purpose to defend the right to a safe home. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. We believe that to win that fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement for change. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, fair, equitable and transparent.

We have committed to combat racism both within and outside Shelter Scotland and welcome you on our journey to becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.

About the Team

We recently launched a new 3-year partnership with a leading UK bank, with a strategy centred on building the UK’s financial resilience. Together we aim to break the vicious cycles that leave people with poor financial health which may negatively impact their housing situation. The project aims to improve and challenge financial resilience by delivering specialist advice and intervention and gaining evidence and insight into the issues.

In our Community Team, we identify, investigate and intervene in housing and homelessness issues. We are engaged in our local communities to understand the housing issues people are facing, and we apply our expertise to work toward solutions. Lived experience of the housing emergency is at the heart of everything we do.

About the role

You’ll be responsible for providing money and debt advice, advocacy and casework to clients, including homelessness prevention and financial resilience. We’ll also rely on you to deliver housing and financial health/resilience workshops to a variety of audiences, including clients and their families, local professionals and volunteers

About you

To succeed, you’ll need to be used to working with, and influencing, a range of internal and external stakeholders and enjoy collaborating with people from other teams and organisations. You’ll also need great time management skills, an enthusiasm for delivering workshops and presentations and a willingness to challenge practice and hold people to account. Adept at engaging with individuals and communities, you enjoy gathering evidence and identifying insights, issues and trends. What’s more, you present information and arguments in a clear and compelling way and have excellent problem-solving skills. Proficiency using IT like Word, Excel, email, internet and in-house CRM systems is also required.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter Scotland helps over half a million people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help.

Do you want to work for a caring organisation that believes in people?

Do you want to make a difference?

As a support worker with Change Grow Live you’ll work with people who use our services, helping them get to where they want to be.

With this role you’ll be working as part of the EMORSS team based within the community and prison.

Responsibilities

The team supports offenders with their drug and/or alcohol issues.

No two days are the same and we treat every person who comes into our service as an individual, so being flexible, curious and a good listener are key.

You’ll have to record information about what you do, so enjoying a bit of paperwork and attention to detail is important. But most of the time you’ll be enjoying working with people from all backgrounds, making a difference to their lives.

This is what one of our people who use our service had to say:

“Life saving, life changing, [worker] took me from a place of crushing despair and mistrust of the system to a place of hope with the space to heal and rebuild. Thank you!”

"I’ve left custody/been in the community before with no help – is night and day. CGL have been amazing for me and my support. I would be back in jail without them. Gate pick-up was a game changer."

Our values are to be compassionate, open and bold. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

This post is subject to a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme check at an enhanced level.

We believe that having diverse people working as part of our team makes us the organisation that we are.

We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to help us to provide the best possible experience for the people who use our services and to make Change Grow Live a great place to work. If you have any feedback on our recruitment processes (good or bad) we’d love to hear from you so that we can make sure they are fair and we attract and recruit the best, most diverse workforce possible.

The safety of vulnerable children, young people and adults is our absolute priority. We will support you in your role to make sure that you are equipped to support the safety of people who use our services and those around them, to the highest standard possible.

The Edinburgh International Festival is looking for a creative, passionate Community Connections Manager to help deliver our world-class, annual celebration of the performing arts. This new role will lead on the development of true, long-term connections with our communities, building projects and partnerships that widen our reach and deepen relationships through collaboration, co design and creative participation.

We believe that being inclusive and diverse across all areas of our work helps us bring the best international festival to Edinburgh.

About the role

Children in Scotland is excited to be recruiting for a new Policy, Projects and Participation Officer. The candidate will play an important part in our Policy, Project and Participation Department working on a diverse range of projects and policy issues.

You will be involved in project delivery, direct participation work with children and young people, and influencing national policy and legislation to improve children’s lives.

We are looking for someone who has strong knowledge of children’s rights and the Scottish policy landscape and experience of working directly with children and young people.

About Children in Scotland

Giving all children in Scotland an equal chance to flourish is at the heart of everything we do.

By bringing together a network of people working with and for children, alongside children and young people themselves, we offer a broad, balanced and independent voice. We create solutions, provide support and develop positive change across all areas affecting children in Scotland. We do this by listening, gathering evidence, and applying and sharing our learning, while always working to uphold children’s rights.

Our range of knowledge and expertise means we can provide trusted support on issues as diverse as the people we work with and the varied lives of children and families in Scotland.

Diversity

Children in Scotland values the contribution of all our staff, whatever their background. Our recruitment decisions are based on fair, open processes, with appointment on merit. We welcome applications from everyone.

About us

The Queen’s Nursing Institute Scotland (QNIS) is a small charity making a big difference. QNIS supports, develops and inspires Scotland’s community nurses and midwives to be agents for health improvement and catalysts for social change. We help them develop their expertise to drive positive action to build a healthier, kinder, fairer Scotland.

About the role

We have an exciting vacancy for an Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive and Nurse Director. We are looking for a highly skilled administrator who will provide high quality, professional executive support, and governance support to the CEND, Chair and Board of Trustees. You will be involved in a wide range of activities from complex diary management, secretariat support to the Board, through to supporting projects and co-ordinating large scale inspiring events. This is a strategic role which requires significant diplomacy as first point for contact for a range of stakeholders.

Being a small team, we also need someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves up and pitching in with whatever is required.

The post is full-time (37.5 hours), based mainly in our office in central Edinburgh, with scope for some flexible working from home. We are offering a salary of £33,901 - £35,119 depending on experience.

For more information about the role and the organisation, please download the Excellence Profile and visit the QNIS website.

About you

Having worked in a PA/EA role with a chief executive or senior manager before, you will be able to balance the demands of strict deadlines with a very high level of attention to detail. You will have substantial administrative experience including being able to demonstrate highly proficient IT skills and an ability to cope with prioritising and interruptions. You will have demonstrable experience of supporting committees, preferably at Board level, and be able to demonstrate a high level of professionalism and discretion. An understanding of charity governance would be an advantage. Crucial to success in the role will be the ability to communicate clearly, cheerfully and tactfully with people at all levels, both internally and externally.

ESS is based in Edinburgh. We work with the third sector and funders so they can measure and explain their impact, as well as use learning to improve practice and inform policy.

The post involves managing ESS’s external communications (our website, newsletter and social media) to share learning about third sector evaluation and to promote our events and resources. You work with colleagues to create and design resources. You contribute to ESS’s income generation by promoting our services to the sector and to funders.

We want the best candidate for the job, so we will consider candidates who can work 4 days a week (28 hours) or 3 days a week (21 hours). See application pack for details.

About the role

We have a new and exciting opportunity available to join the GIS team in the Research and Monitoring Unit (RMU). As the GIS Officer, you will report to the GIS Manager and work alongside 3 other Officers, collaborating with other teams across Sustrans to support the strategic priorities of Paths for Everyone (PFE) and Liveable Cities and Towns for Everyone (LCT).

You will play a pivotal role in helping the RMU provide transparent and authoritative evidence on walking and cycling, and which influences and shapes policy, practice and behaviour across the UK.

In this diverse technical role, you will use GIS tools to maximise how we tell the story of our impact at Sustrans. You will design automated workflows for managing large and complex datasets, to ensure geospatial data is current and accurate.

You will develop training materials and lead training sessions for over seven hundred ArcGIS members which includes induction sessions for new staff and advanced workshops for technical officers. You will also train external partners and volunteers.

We offer true hybrid working, a flexible mix of working from home and occasional travel to the nearest hub in Edinburgh or Glasgow.

About you

You should have professional working experience of FME, ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Pro. Experienced in working with ArcGIS Online tools for presenting information which includes StoryMaps, Operations Dashboard, Insights, Experience Builder and Hub Premium.

You will have the ability to design and build workflows with FME.

We will look for evidence of your experience in managing and working with large spatial and non-spatial datasets, analysing these complex datasets and presenting their findings.

You will have excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify technical documentation for a wide audience.

Sustrans has a long-term commitment to being a charity for everyone - reducing inequality, valuing diversity, enabling inclusion and ensuring all people are treated with dignity and respect. We aim to be a truly inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, in particular from under-represented groups.

What we offer

In return we can offer true hybrid working to suit individual circumstances and a flexible, supportive and rewarding working environment.

Wellbeing

• 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working

• Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff)

• Staff volunteer days

• 24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service

• We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes

Financial

• Group Personal Pension scheme with a 5% or 6% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans

• Bike, computer and season ticket loans

• Discount benefits

• London Weighting Allowance of £4,195 for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London)

• Death in Service benefit – 3 x annual Salary

Family Friendly

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

• Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)

We have an exciting and new opportunity to join the Engagement and Income Generation Team at Health in Mind.

People tell us what we do is special and unique – it’s the Health in Mind way. We’re looking for someone who can share hopeful stories showing how people can benefit from Health in Mind’s range of services and supports, while motivating and engaging people to come to us to receive support, encouraging them to give their support and to fundraise for us.

Within this role you’ll also be the first point of contact for all media enquiries, lead on campaigns, build our case studies and photography banks and oversee our printed publications. You’ll also be an active member of our Leadership and Management Team at Health in Mind.

We look for a range of experience, skills and knowledge. The most important aspect for us is values fit. You can find out more about us and the team in the role profile.

If you feel a connection with our approach and values, we'd love to hear from you even if you don't have all the required experience, skills and knowledge. We can help you develop those.

Overview

Do you want to work for a caring organisation that believes in people?

Do you want to make a difference?

As a support worker with Change Grow Live you’ll work with people who use our services, helping them get to where they want to be.

With this role you’ll be working as part of the EMORSS team based within the community and prison.

Responsibilities

The team supports offenders with their drug and/or alcohol issues.

No two days are the same and we treat every person who comes into our service as an individual, so being flexible, curious and a good listener are key.

You’ll have to record information about what you do, so enjoying a bit of paperwork and attention to detail is important. But most of the time you’ll be enjoying working with people from all backgrounds, making a difference to their lives.

This is what one of our people who use our service had to say:

“Life saving, life changing, [worker] took me from a place of crushing despair and mistrust of the system to a place of hope with the space to heal and rebuild. Thank you!”

"I’ve left custody/been in the community before with no help – is night and day. CGL have been amazing for me and my support. I would be back in jail without them. Gate pick-up was a game changer."

Our values are to be compassionate, open and bold. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

This post is subject to a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme check at an enhanced level.

We believe that having diverse people working as part of our team makes us the organisation that we are.

We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to help us to provide the best possible experience for the people who use our services and to make Change Grow Live a great place to work. If you have any feedback on our recruitment processes (good or bad) we’d love to hear from you so that we can make sure they are fair and we attract and recruit the best, most diverse workforce possible.

The safety of vulnerable children, young people and adults is our absolute priority. We will support you in your role to make sure that you are equipped to support the safety of people who use our services and those around them, to the highest standard possible.

About the role

Sustrans have a new and exciting opportunity as a Mobility Planner, where you will contribute to strategic transport plans that increase accessibility to improved mobility, safety and sustainable intermodal transport options across Scotland.

The Mobility Planner will work across teams and with partners to support active travel infrastructure programme development. Day to day tasks could include developing tools to prioritise infrastructure project delivery, supporting the development of the Scotland Network Planning Tool, and providing strategic support for projects in the Places for Everyone programme including Active Travel Strategy and cycle network plan development.

You’ll be joining a diverse Design, Engineering and Assurance Department, who are highly skilled, passionate about what we do and enjoy sharing our learning and experiences within the team and beyond.

About you

You should have experience of working on projects with extensive stakeholder engagement and the ability to communicate to technical and non-technical audiences.

You are able to think strategically and confident dealing scoping out route networks and area-based interventions.

You should be skilled in data analysis, including analysis of spatial data using GIS software.

We ask you demonstrate your knowledge of guidance and best practice in healthy street design including inclusive design and holistic approach to design.

Sustrans has a long-term commitment to being a charity for everyone - reducing inequality, valuing diversity, enabling inclusion and ensuring all people are treated with dignity and respect. We aim to be a truly inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, in particular from under-represented groups.

What we offer

In return we can offer true hybrid working to suit individual circumstances and a flexible, supportive and rewarding working environment.

Wellbeing

• 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working

• Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff)

• Staff volunteer days

• 24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service

• We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes

Financial

• Group Personal Pension scheme with a 5% or 6% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans

• Bike, computer and season ticket loans

• Discount benefits

• London Weighting Allowance of £4,195 for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London)

• Death in Service benefit – 3 x annual Salary

Family Friendly

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

• Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)

Bright Light is seeking suitable skilled and motivated people to join its Board of Trustees in an exciting and challenging period.

Along with many organisations, we are having to adapt and change post-pandemic and manage financial challenges, but we have ambitious plans to continue delivering an excellent service to people in need of counselling and family therapy across the Lothians.

About us

Bright Light provides counselling support for families, children, and young people in both family and individual sessions. Our focus is supporting the positive mental health of the individual in relationship to others - family members, friends, people they encounter including professionals, their communities and with themselves. Established in 1948, our services have developed and evolved considerably over the years.

About the role

To help support the organisation Bright Light seeks skilled and motivated individuals to join our Board of Trustees. As a non-executive member of the Board, you will play a central role in developing strategy, monitoring quality and governance and supporting the effective, and sustainable, delivery of counselling services across the Lothians. You will fulfil a constructive and supportive role in furthering the values and objectives of Bright Light, with a clear understanding of their governance responsibilities. We would particularly like to hear from you if you have experience in HR, IT & digital or fundraising.

We are keen to have a diverse group of Trustees so want to hear from people from different backgrounds and lived experiences, but you do not necessarily have to have experience of the charity sector or being a Trustee before – this is a great opportunity to gain fresh experiences and develop new skills. We do want people who share our values of professionalism, working together, optimism, kindness, and fairness.

There are 4 Board meetings each year, our AGM and an in person strategy day. These alternate between online and in-person and occasionally a mix of both.

An induction programme, including a ‘Trustee buddy’ system, will be provided and we encourage Trustees to join the SCVO Trustees Network. Ongoing training is available to meet identified needs.

Are you interested in the democratic process? Would you like to be involved in boundary reviews as a Commissioner for Boundaries Scotland over the next four years?

Boundaries Scotland is currently looking for a Commissioner. The Commission is made up of a Chair, Deputy Chair and four Commissioners. If you are looking for an opportunity to help safeguard the fairness of democracy in Scotland then we would like to hear from you.

Boundaries Scotland is an independent Commission sponsored and funded by the Scottish Government. The Commission is responsible for carrying out reviews of constituencies and regions for the Scottish Parliament and reviewing the number of wards and councillors for local councils. To ensure fair representation of voters by Members of the Scottish Parliament and councillors, electoral boundaries require to be reviewed periodically as the number of people living in an area can change.

Applications are encouraged from people with an interest in Scotland’s democracy, geography, topography, demography and socio-economic characteristics. The role requires the ability to work within legislative frameworks to apply that knowledge in the practical context of boundary reviews. The Commissioner will be responsible working on reviews of Scottish Parliament and local government boundaries. Changes to boundaries are made through legislation and when reviews are completed proposals are taken to the Scottish Parliament for approval.

The Commission would particularly welcome application from those with understanding of the law and legal processes, working knowledge and understanding of the Scottish local government and/or understanding of the Scottish political landscape.

You may be suited to be a Commissioner even if you have not had any previous involvement in boundaries.

Boundaries Scotland wants to be representative of the people of Scotland and welcome applications from women, LGBT+ people, young people, disabled people and those from minority ethnic communities. We also encourage candidates from a range of geographic regions in Scotland to apply.

Skills/Experience Required

The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate the following:

• understanding of the law and legal processes
• working knowledge and understanding of the Scottish local government
• understanding of the Scottish political landscape
• experience of strategic planning
• good communication skills
• good analytical skills.

Remuneration and time commitment

This appointment is part time and requires a commitment of up to 2 days per month to support Commission meetings.

The appointment is non-pensionable and attracts a fee of £219 for every day of not less than 7.5 hours on a pro rata basis. Reasonable travel, subsistence, childcare and dependant carer expenses incurred as a result of carrying out this role will be reimbursed.

Are you interested in helping lead Boundaries Scotland over the next four years?

Boundaries Scotland is currently looking for a new Deputy Chair. Applications are encouraged from people with strong leadership and communication skills. Changes to boundaries can be controversial. The Deputy Chair is a high-profile role and the successful applicant will be required to assist the Chair in representing the Commission and making recommendations arising from reviews.

Boundaries Scotland is an independent Commission sponsored and funded by the Scottish Government. The Commission is responsible for carrying out reviews of constituencies and regions for the Scottish Parliament and reviewing the number of wards and councillors for local councils. To ensure fair representation of voters by Members of the Scottish Parliament and councillors, electoral boundaries require to be reviewed periodically as the number of people living in an area can change.

The role also offers the rewarding opportunity to help lead an organisation which helps to safeguard the fairness of democracy in Scotland. The ability to work within a legislative framework to apply knowledge of Scotland’s geography, topography, demography and socio-economic characteristics in the practical context of boundary reviews is essential. The Deputy Chair will also be required to ensure that high standards of governance are observed at all times in the work of the Commission.

The Commission would particularly welcome application from those with understanding of the law and legal processes, working knowledge and understanding of the Scottish local government and/or understanding of the Scottish political landscape.

Boundaries Scotland wants to be representative of the people of Scotland and welcome applications from women, LGBT+ people, young people, disabled people and those from minority ethnic communities. We also encourage candidates from a range of geographic regions in Scotland to apply.

Skills/Experience Required

The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate the following:

• understanding of the law and legal processes,
• working knowledge and understanding of the Scottish local government
• understanding of the Scottish political landscape
• leadership and governance experience
• experience of strategic planning
• good communication skills
• good analytical skills.

Remuneration and time commitment

This appointment is part-time and requires a commitment of up to 2 days per month to support Commission meetings.

The appointment is non-pensionable and attracts a fee £252 for every day of not less than 7.5 hours on a pro rata basis. Reasonable travel, subsistence, childcare and dependant carer expenses incurred as a result of carrying out this role will be reimbursed.

Sacro is a Scottish community justice organisation that works to deliver life-changing services that empower people, give hope and protection, and help to build safe communities. For over 50 years we have supported people at all stages in the justice system in Scotland, helping them to find paths to positive change.

Our aim is to provide people with hope, empowerment and protection, resulting in safer communities.

At present society is facing a number of challenges which create pressures that can lead to people becoming involved in the criminal justice system. It is imperative that Sacro continues to thrive as the support we provide has never been more needed. Should you choose to become a member of our Board, you will have the opportunity to dedicate your time, skills, and experience to empowering people, giving hope and protection, and helping to build safer communities.

We are committed to inclusivity and encouraging diversity of thought, background and experience. We are looking to recruit 3 new board members who will ensure the effective governance of Sacro as a charity so that it meets its legal obligations, manages risks, and grows and develops its vital range of services. As a board, we bring diverse skills, experiences, and styles, but we all share a commitment to the values, aims and goals of Sacro. We believe that everyone has the right to the opportunity for positive change and we do not judge.

Previous board experience is not a pre-requisite, and we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds who bring relevant experience, including lived experience and a passion to make a lasting difference. Our new board members should be committed to our mission and organisational values and bring one or more of the following areas of expertise:

• Knowledge of the justice sector or involvement in working with people in crisis (e.g. homelessness, domestic abuse sectors) in Scotland

• Accountancy or strategic financial management experience

• Business Development / Income diversification

• Public Affairs, Public Relations and/or external communication

• Front-line service development and delivery

If you join us, we strongly believe that Sacro will benefit, you will benefit and most importantly the people who use our services will benefit.

We are looking for a youth leader to develop and lead our youth ministry, inspiring and working with volunteers and staff to help young people aged 11-18 within, and beyond the church, to encounter God and engage with Jesus.

More information can be found in the job description below, but a summary is:

1. Working with Ps & Gs young people

• Developing opportunities for all 11-18 year olds connected to Ps & Gs to grow as whole life disciples

2. Strategy and Administration of the Youth Ministry

• Leading the development and growth of the vision and strategy for the Youth Ministry at Ps & Gs in conjunction with the Rectors and the Vestry

3. Overseeing and leading the Ps & Gs Youth Team

• Recruiting, leading, facilitating and resourcing the Youth Ministry teams

4. Working as part of the Ps & Gs staff team

• Taking a full part in the life of the staff team

5. Working beyond Ps & Gs

• Identifying possible new areas of ministry, such as opportunities for outreach in schools and other community groups.

To find out more about Ps & Gs Church, visit our website: psandgs.org.uk.

To work within Crew’s Counselling Team providing drug counselling and a range of psychosocial interventions to support people wishing to address their use of psycho-stimulant drugs and other substances. To reduce harm and the incidence of physical and mental health problems associated with the use of psycho-stimulant drugs. Some counselling may be by telephone or the NHS Attend Anywhere secure platform.

A full job description is attached below

Befriending Networks needs you. We are looking for our next Treasurer. You will work closely with our brilliant board of trustees and form an effective relationship with our CEO to provide support, guidance, and direction on the financial governance of our charity.

As a membership organisation, our charity provides a high standard of information, training, events, and consultancy in relation to befriending. Our activities support the delivery of quality befriending services across the UK. We raise the profile and understanding of befriending among politicians, commissioners, funders, and the public. Working collectively, we have a vision of a society that values befriending, recognises its importance, and provides befriending support to everyone who needs it.

In the voluntary role of Treasurer, we are seeking an individual with financial experience and great ideas who can work with us to achieve our vision. You will be able to commit regularly to the work of the organisation through email and online meetings. In 2024 we will publish our next strategic plan and we will work for the remainder of this year to develop our future direction. We have exciting projects ahead such as reviewing our quality awards programme, maximising our enterprise activities, growing membership size, and increasing our membership services.

This is a remote volunteering role; you can be based anywhere in the UK.

The Supported Housing Worker role requires assisting in the management of the development thus ensuring the tenants are able to enjoy an acceptable standard of living in an environment which is clean, safe and friendly. You will be responsible for overseeing the wellbeing of the tenants and for assisting them in maintaining their independence.

As Housing Care Worker your role will involve working with our tenants to ensure they receive the support and personal care identified in their care plans. You will directly support tenants in their homes by providing individual advice, practical housing support assistance and personal care.

Both roles are to ensure that we are able to offer the best service to our tenants and make it possible for our tenants to continue enjoying as much independent living as they’re able.

As well as a competitive annual salary, our valued team also benefits from:

• competitive hourly rates of £10.50 - £10.88 per hour
• guaranteed rota hours working between 7.30am & 10pm
• generous annual leave entitlement
• a choice of pension scheme with employer contributions
• flexible working policies
• access to extensive paid training and development opportunities
• a supportive and inclusive culture.

We also have opportunities with our Trust Staff Agency - for employees who want to work across different locations, in various roles, with highly flexible hours to suit family commitments - it's a great opportunity with the same training and development that our other roles benefit from.

Previous experience working in social care or the housing sector would be an advantage but this is not always necessary. Our ideal candidate is someone with enthusiasm, a caring nature and willingness to learn as full training, support and ongoing development will be provided.