Jobs in City Centre, Edinburgh

About the GMC

We work with doctors, physician associates (PAs), anaesthesia associates (AAs), those they care for and other stakeholders to support good, safe patient care across the UK. We set the standards doctors, PAs, AAs and their educators need to meet, and help them achieve them. If there are concerns these standards may not be met or that public confidence in doctors, PAs, or AAs may be at risk, we can investigate, and take action if needed.

We have a vacancy for an Assistant Policy and External Affairs Manager for Scotland on a twelve-month fixed term contract. You’ll need an excellent understanding of stakeholder engagement and four-country working and be able to quickly develop a good understanding of our internal and external stakeholders.

We'll need you to provide management of an Officer in the policy and external affairs function in a busy external environment in Scotland, to support the Manager in organising the team's work effectively, and to work collaboratively across teams within the GMC in a complex and busy schedule.

This is a hybrid role, and we will agree attendance at the Edinburgh office with the successful candidate. There may be some requirement to attend meetings and events at other GMC offices, or for other travel from time to time, to be agreed with the Head of Section.

We are happy to consider a range of part-time and flexible working options. Flexible working requests will be considered in line with the policy.

You can find more detail on the tasks you will undertake, and the essential skills required for the role, in the job description.

We are seeking a highly motivated and capable Administrative Assistant to support the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), Executive Team, and wider organisation across a range of administrative responsibilities.

This role plays a key part in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations across the organisation, including diary management, meeting support, arranging travel and accommodation, and inbox coordination. The position reports to the EA and provides reliable backup to the Executive and Senior Leadership Teams.

The ideal candidate will be highly organised, an efficient note-taker, and a confident communicator with strong people skills and the ability to balance multiple tasks effectively. The role requires a proactive individual who can use their initiative to identify needs, solve problems, and drive tasks forward. You will work closely with the Executive Assistant (EA) to the CEO and COO, so strong communication, attention to detail, proactivity, and teamwork are essential. We also place great importance on strong interpersonal skills, eagerness to learn, and the right cultural fit.

A full Job Description is available for download below.

About the Veterans' Foundation

Founded in 2016, the Veterans’ Foundation is a grant-giving charity dedicated to serving veterans and their communities across the UK. We back the people and organisations that understand and respond to the challenges facing veterans, their families, and their communities.

From national charities to local community initiatives, we support projects addressing key issues such as mental health, housing and community-based support. Together, we listen to veterans and help make an active difference in their lives.

As a grant-giving organisation, we are rigorous in the projects we invest in, partnering strategically and measuring outcomes for veterans and their communities. To date we have awarded nearly £40 million in grants.

The Veterans’ Lottery, the UK’s largest single-cause lottery, remains the main source of funding for the Foundation’s grants programme.

The postholder will be expected to operate in line with our values which are:

Justice, Equity, Trust, Collaboration and Compassion.

Overview:

All roles at OPFS contribute to our mission of working with and for single parent families, providing support that enables them to achieve their potential and help create lasting solutions to the poverty and barriers facing many single parents and their children. Our core values of Justice, Equity, Trust, Collaboration and Compassion are at the heart of everything we do and underpin all aspects of our work.

The Childcare Connector will contribute to the organisation’s vision of a Scotland in which single parents and their children are valued and treated equally and fairly, by supporting the delivery of various components which contribute to the Edinburgh service, including proactively supporting single parents to find, secure and access flexible childcare that meets their needs, allowing single parents to progress within their current employment, enter employment or enrol in education or training.

The role will include direct work with single parents to understand their needs, their current childcare limitations, and their current barriers to work, education or training. Liaising with childcare providers within Edinburgh, helping single parents access flexible childcare options and know and understand flexible payment options at local and national level is a key element of this role. This role will include networking and events to promote the Childcare Connector service and will include outreach work with single parents, stakeholders, and partners in and around Edinburgh.

Equal opportunities and family friendly employment

OPFS aims to be an equal opportunity and family friendly employer. OPFS has Investors In People Gold status.

Key tasks and responsibilities

• Support Single Parents: support single parents to understand the different forms of early years childcare, education and wrap around care that they can access and inform and empower single parents on the best form or combination of childcare for their needs and how it can be funded. Liaise with different providers of childcare in communities across Edinburgh to support effective transitions for parents going into employment, education, or training. Promote the services available through OPFS by developing trusting relationships with single parents through the provision of 1:1 support and providing information, advice and guidance.
• Family Support Work: Identify community resources and local services and assist single parents to engage with other agencies. To facilitate the delivery of groups and events. Support single parents to develop their confidence, practical skills, self-esteem and to feel empowered and informed. Work with parents to identify wider support needs and refer to other support services where appropriate. Support families using the OPFS My Life and Me framework to ensure a holistic offering of support for single parents.
• Record Keeping and Reporting: Maintain confidential information, complete all appropriate client paperwork as per our Family Support process. Record and document meetings and support provided to single parents. Use appropriate databases as required by OPFS and the post funder, complete quarterly reports, case studies and maintain a high level of data recording to record, monitor and evaluate targets as set by the funder.
• Any other relevant duties as requested by the Regional Co-ordinator.

Supporting the work of the Theological Forum, you will act as Secretary, working closely with the Convener to ensure that meetings and activities are organised and managed effectively. You will contribute to the Forum’s work by conducting research, drafting papers, and providing informed theological analysis and commentary on matters considered by both the Forum and the Church’s Standing Committees.

To be successful in this role, you will hold a degree in Theology and possess a strong understanding of Church of Scotland doctrine. You will have significant experience working in a theological environment, including familiarity with Reformed theology, as well as a sound knowledge of current theological issues. You will be able to engage confidently with a wide range of individuals and groups, discussing, analysing, and reporting on complex theological matters.

The successful candidate must be a committed Christian with an active church connection. This requirement is a Genuine Occupational Requirement under the Equality Act 2010.

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our Services Teams, providing leadership to our support services.

We are delighted to offer an exciting new leadership opportunity for an experienced and motivated leader to join our Services Team as an Assistant Manager.

This is a unique role that will support services in Edinburgh, the Lothians and the Scottish Borders, supporting high-quality delivery while driving service development, improvement and collaboration across the organisation.

As a key member of the leadership team, you will work closely with the Services Management Team to ensure our services offer person-centred and trauma-informed support to people who are seeking support with their mental health and wellbeing.

You should have experience in; providing leadership and management within services, staff development and supervision, supporting people with their mental health and wellbeing, working as part of a team, meeting service KPI’s, data analysis and preparing data for reporting.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships, working across teams and contributing to service developments that improve experiences for supported people. If you are looking for a rewarding leadership role where collaboration, continuous improvement and development are valued, we’d love to hear from you!

Thank you for your interest in the Social Transformation Lead role at Ps & Gs Church.

We firmly believe that God cares deeply for those who live with the impacts of poverty and social exclusion, and that his justice, hope and grace can transform individuals, and transform our city. We’re encouraged by all that God has done through our social transformation ministries to meet the needs of people in Edinburgh over many years. People have been strengthened and supported, and shown kindness and care, in many practical, tangible ways. We’re excited by all that God has ahead of us as we develop our social transformation ministries.

The key purposes of the Social Transformation Lead role are:

1. Strategic oversight – lead, develop and implement the vision for social transformation at Ps & Gs
2. Leadership – oversee and lead our Saturday Meal team including, coordinating, motivating and training them
3. Finance, administration and communication – ensuring efficient administration underpins all our social transformation work

A full job description and person specification can be found in the attached documents or on our website.

Benefits

1. The salary for this role is £30,975 (pro rata: £18,575)
2. You will be entitled to five weeks (15 days) holiday per year, plus five designated public holidays, plus three public holidays to be taken at a time of your choosing.
3. You will be enrolled in a direct contribution pension scheme with an 8% employer contribution. (Usually NEST however other arrangements can be negotiated.)
4. You are entitled to prayer and study days, 7 per year.

Additional information about the role

1. Start date: as soon as possible from September 2026.

2. The role is permanent but has a mutually reviewable probationary period of six month

3. The role is initially 21 hours per week*, excluding breaks, working over three to four days, including leading at Saturday Meal three out of four Saturdays. There will be occasional evening working. Hours will be agreed at job offer stage.

*We are open to exploring this role being full time (35 hours/week) for the right person (subject to funding). Please let us know when you apply if you are interested in exploring full-time hours

4. The notice period is three months.

5. The role reports to the Rector and is appraised annually

6. The appointment will be subject to you, if successful, obtaining a PVG Scheme Record through Disclosure Scotland. If you are invited to interview, you will receive more information about this

7. Occupational Requirement: Due to the nature of this role, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the postholder to be a practising Christian, as permitted under the Equality Act 2010. The successful candidate will be expected to uphold and model Christian beliefs and values and be actively involved in a church community.

The Scottish Chamber Orchestra is seeking an ambitious and relationship-focused fundraiser to join our Development Team as Philanthropy Manager (Individual Giving). This newly created role will lead the growth of the SCO’s Individual Giving programme. Managing a portfolio of donors and prospects, you will develop meaningful relationships with supporters, grow philanthropic income and create opportunities for deeper engagement with the Orchestra. You will also play an important role in developing legacy giving and long-term support for the SCO Foundation.

Reporting to the Development Director and line managing the Fundraising & Events Officer, you will oversee stewardship and supporter engagement activity and help shape the future of philanthropy at the SCO.

The Scottish Chamber Orchestra is seeking a motivated and analytical individual to join our Development Team as Development Officer (Research & Donor Insight).

This newly created role will play a key part in supporting the SCO’s fundraising ambitions. Working across all areas of fundraising, you will undertake prospect research, provide donor insight and intelligence, and coordinate the organisation’s fundraising pipeline, helping to identify and develop opportunities for philanthropic support.

We are looking for someone with strong research, analytical and organisational skills who enjoys working with information and building relationships. Experience of fundraising or prospect research would be welcome, but we are equally interested in candidates with transferable skills and a desire to develop expertise in donor insight and prospect development.

Working for a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP)

MSPs are employers in their own right. Under their employment, you will become part of a team supporting them in carrying out their duties. You'll work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment to provide an outstanding service to the team and in turn, the constituents Kate represents.

Purpose of this role

To provide support to Kate Nevens MSP by carrying out day-to-day administrative, research and communications support to ensure the smooth running of her parliamentary office. The role is responsible for triaging and responding to correspondence, coordinating diaries and meetings, supporting parliamentary business and assisting with social media and communications. This role will require a high degree of flexibility and will involve working closely with Kate Nevens MSP, her team, regional colleagues, and the wider Scottish Green Group in Parliament. You must be fully able to support the MSP in carrying out their aims and Parliamentary duties.

Key relationships: Line managed by Parliamentary Policy and Research Lead

Responsibilities

• Managing a high volume of incoming correspondence, ensuring enquiries are handled professionally, sensitively and within agreed timescales.
• Responding to emails and invitations from a range of stakeholders and constituents, working strategically with the Parliamentary Business and Research Lead and other MSP teams to prioritise opportunities.
• Organising diary commitments and updating Kate’s calendar with parliamentary business and stakeholder engagements and supporting these engagements when required.
• Maintaining filing and records management systems, processing office expenses, and delivering day-to-day administrative and secretarial support to the wider team.
• Supporting parliamentary business by preparing parliamentary questions, motions, correspondence and requests for information, ensuring deadlines are met and liaising with parliamentary officials as required.
• Providing research and briefing support by sourcing and summarising information from SPICE and external organisations, identifying emerging issues, and assisting with the preparation of speeches and policy materials.
• Supporting the delivery of communications by drafting and scheduling social media content.
• Creating and managing digital content by monitoring emerging issues, producing and editing photos and videos, and maintaining an organised image and media library for the team.

Requirements

Essential

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience drafting professional correspondence and communicating with a range of stakeholders.
• Experience managing diaries, inboxes or office administration in a fast-paced environment.
• Be highly organised and a quick learner with the ability to multitask and work within tight timescales.
• Good digital skills, including confidence using Microsoft 365 and social media platforms.
• Be a proactive problem solver with the motivation and resilience to adapt and deal with challenges.
• A flexible and adaptable approach, being able to use good judgement and work on your own initiative.

Desirable

• Knowledge of and interest in Kate’s portfolio areas of Equalities and International Development, the role of the third sector, and participatory approaches to policymaking.
• Experience of using visual content creation and social media scheduling tools.
• Photo and video content creation skills.

We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates whose backgrounds may be under-represented in politics, for example, trans applicants, applicants from racialised or migrant communities and disabled applicants.

Could you help influence how Scotland’s data is used and understood?

Scottish Ministers are recruiting members to the ScotStat Board for Official Statistics. The purpose of the ScotStat Board is to provide recommendations, advice and critical challenge to the Chief Statistician on the production and dissemination of Scottish devolved statistics.

Members of the Board will help promote innovation and set priorities for Official Statistics in Scotland. Members will become familiar with the Official Statistics landscape, and gain experience of strategic thinking and influencing within Government. Members will have the opportunity to work alongside and network with individuals from a range of backgrounds from across Scotland.

We are particularly interested in recruiting Board members with expertise in one of the following areas:

• communications or data journalism
• health
• education
• users of the Census
• business

The Board meets around four times per year. You should ensure you have the agreement of your employer to attend meetings of the Board.

Meetings will normally be hybrid with in-person meetings in Atlantic Quay, Glasgow.

Appointment will be for an initial term of two years.

Remuneration and Expenses

This is an unpaid role. However, you may be able to claim reasonable travel and subsistence expenses.

About Simon Community Scotland

Simon Community Scotland is the largest provider of homelessness services in Scotland. Our vision is for everyone to have a safe place to live, with access to the support they need. Every day we help make positive things happen for people facing extremely difficult circumstances. Everything we do is about and for people, the people we support, our staff, our partners and everyone affected by homelessness. Our values are built into every area of activity and tell the story of how people remain at the heart of Simon Community.

Day by day, person-to-person, we tailor what we offer to what people need. We are here to provide consistent, friendly and informed support so that people can explore options and take 'the next step' towards a positive future. We offer support across a range of service delivery points; Street Outreach teams, Housing First initiatives, Floating Support, Information Hubs, Managed Alcohol Program (MAP), Supported Accommodations, Emergency Accommodation, Rapid Access Accommodation, and our own rented properties. These services are delivered across many local authorities within Glasgow, North Lanarkshire, Edinburgh and Perth.

We welcome people with a wide range of skills and experiences to our team. To make a difference, we need to work flexibly, with everyday leadership and a 'can-do' approach. We want to make it right and make it happen – not only for the people we support, but also for each other.

Our #OneTeam ethos is core to who we are, and it means caring for and supporting each other regardless of our role, service or location. Find out more about our services here.

Our Support Services

Job Purpose

The Gambling Harms Development Worker is dedicated to engaging and supporting individuals as they navigate gambling-related harms and intersecting challenges of homelessness, substance use, and mental ill health. This role facilitates the development of positive social networks and the practical skills necessary to address complexities in a trauma-informed way.

Embedded within a team of skilled practitioners, the role focuses on creating psychologically safe environments that foster connection, empowerment, and the opportunity for the people we support to influence projects through co-design.

The Development Worker is responsible for delivering person-centred support, promoting a culture of leadership and supporting risk-informed decision-making. Utilising a human rights-based approach, the worker ensures that all individuals have their rights upheld, assisting them in overcoming systemic barriers and accessing pathways required to live a life free from harm.

Operating nationally across Scotland, the Gambling Harms Team provides essential support and upskilling with a primary focus on existing Simon Community Scotland services in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Ayrshire and Perth.

In addition to visiting services to engage with the people we support and staff, the team connects with external stakeholders and maintains a presence in community spaces to reach the general public and professional partners.

We utilise a hybrid working model that combines remote flexibility with in-person collaboration. While typical hours are Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, this role requires a high degree of flexibility. This includes a willingness to work unsocial hours and travel across Scotland to meet the needs of the communities we serve.

We welcome people who have experienced gambling harm or have been impacted by someone else’s gambling to apply.

Job Summary

Within this exciting role, you will support individuals who are at risk of, or experiencing, homelessness. Based in Scotland, you will connect with and support people across the country who are impacted by gambling harms. Your work will involve developing and hosting safe, trauma-informed spaces where individuals can access support, engage in meaningful conversations, and better understand the harms linked with gambling.

By working directly with people, you will play a key part in creating supportive environments and fostering lasting connections. Central to your approach will be the delivery of a gendered response to harm; you will have the opportunity to utilise Aila’s (aila-scotland.co.uk) specialised “by women, for women” frameworks, ensuring that your support is tailored to navigate the specific systemic barriers and experiences faced by women in this space.

This is a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010, as the role involves providing personal and emotional support to women who have experienced trauma, violence, and homelessness, within a women-only accommodation service.

About the Electoral Commission

The Electoral Commission is the UK’s independent body overseeing elections and regulating political finance. Everything we do is about ensuring trust, participation, and integrity in the democratic process.

As we progress through a bold new chapter under our five-year Corporate Plan, we are increasing our workforce and transforming how we plan and deliver core services. This post plays a central role in that journey.

About the role

As a Partnerships and Education Officer, you will help deliver engaging outreach and partnership activity across Scotland to support voter awareness and participation.

Working with colleagues and external partners, you will build relationships, support campaigns and events, and contribute to the development of resources that help more people understand and take part in the democratic process across Scotland

This is a varied role where you will play an important part in reaching underrepresented communities and making a real impact on how people engage with democracy.

About the team

You will join our growing Scotland team, working at the heart of our partnership and voter education activity. We are a collaborative and supportive group, focused on increasing participation and ensuring everyone has access to clear, accessible information about the democratic process.

We work closely with colleagues across the UK, including our voter engagement, education and partnerships teams as well as those in our communications, policy and research teams. Together, we share knowledge, test new approaches and deliver impactful work that helps more people engage with democracy.

Who we’re looking for

We are looking for a proactive and organised partnerships or engagement professional who is passionate about increasing participation in democracy. You will have experience working in education, community outreach or stakeholder engagement, ideally including work with young people and under-represented communities. You will be confident in building and maintaining effective relationships with external partners, and supporting the delivery of engagement campaigns, events and outreach activity.

You will also be:

• A confident communicator, able to produce clear and accessible content, briefings and resources

• Comfortable working collaboratively across teams to deliver shared goals

• Able to manage multiple priorities and organise your work effectively

• Motivated by improving democratic participation and voter engagement in Scotland

An interest in the political and electoral landscape, and enthusiasm for this area of public service, would be an advantage.

As this role involves working with children and young people, the successful candidate will

be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

We recognise that no candidate will meet every requirement. If you are excited about this role and feel you could make a difference, we would encourage you to apply.

Why work for us?

At the Electoral Commission, you will be part of an organisation that makes a real difference to democracy. We offer a supportive and inclusive environment, opportunities to develop your skills, and the chance to contribute to work that helps more people take part in the democratic process. We offer a strong total reward package, including:

• Flexible working and hybrid model (40% office minimum)

• 28 rising to 30 days annual leave + bank holidays

• Civil Service pension scheme (28.97% employer contribution) WCv2.2 September 2025

• Study support for professional qualifications

• Ongoing learning and development opportunities

• Ride2Work, eye care vouchers and more

Rock Trust is looking for a Trustee and Company Director to help us expand the range of skills around the table.

We are looking for people who are interested in being on our People Committee, Finance & Risk Committee or Services Committee. We would welcome people with experience of strategic fundraising & communications, organisational & people development or delivering and developing social care & youth services.

Political acuity would also be highly desirable.

Candidates do not need experience or knowledge of youth homelessness but must be committed and passionate about making a difference for young homeless people.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to creating a diverse team.

Who We Are

We are Scotland’s leading youth homelessness charity. We believe that no young person should ever face homelessness. That’s why we deliver bold, youth-specific solutions, built around young people’s experiences and what evidence tells us works.

We support young people to avoid and move on from homelessness, helping them build the confidence, skills and stability they need to thrive in adulthood. We also influence policy and practice to create a Scotland where no young person is left behind.

We don’t follow the system, we change it, continually championing the voices and experiences of all young people.

Help our work to end domestic abuse in Scotland

Scottish Women's Aid is the lead organisation in Scotland working to end domestic abuse. We are a feminist organisation working to improve responses to domestic abuse through campaigning, training, public awareness, Scotland's 24-Hour Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline, and support for a network of specialist local Women's Aid services across Scotland.

We are looking for a Finance and Payroll Officer to join our Infrastructure Team.

This role offers an opportunity to use your finance and payroll skills in a flexible, purpose-driven organisation working to create lasting change for women and children across Scotland.

What you'll do

Your work will help ensure Scottish Women's Aid can continue delivering vital services, influencing policy and supporting women, children and young people affected by domestic abuse.

Working closely with the Senior Finance Officer, you'll manage a varied workload including payroll and pension administration, purchase and sales ledgers, reconciliations, payments, grant claims, restricted funds and project budgets. You'll also support financial reporting, audit preparation and the continuous improvement of finance systems and processes.

We're looking for someone who:

• Has experience of payroll administration and finance processes.

• Has experience of ledgers, reconciliations and financial record-keeping.

• Is confident using Sage or similar accounting software and Microsoft Excel.

• Can identify discrepancies, solve problems and maintain accurate records.

• Builds positive working relationships and communicates effectively with a range of staff and stakeholders.

• Can manage competing priorities whilst maintaining confidentiality and attention to detail.

• Shares our commitment to equality and ending violence against women and girls.

• Enjoys working as part of a supportive, mostly remote team.

• is committed to learning, reflection, and ongoing development.

Why Work With Us?

There are many reasons to work for Scottish Women’s Aid. We have a great working culture and our mission and vision attract a brilliant staff team. Your hard work is rewarded with a package of support and benefits including:

• Support for flexible working

• Living wage employer

• 10% pension contributions

• Ongoing learning and development opportunities

• Employee assistance programme

• Bike 2 Work

• Edinburgh Leisure gym subsidies

More Information

Applications will be accepted from women only under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that is representative of the people we serve. We value different backgrounds and perspectives, as they enrich our organisation and improve our work.

We welcome applications from all women, with particular encouragement for those from racially minoritised, disabled, or marginalised groups. We offer a guaranteed interview for disabled women who meet the essential criteria for the role.

As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to a supportive and accessible recruitment process. If you have any questions or require any adjustments, please contact us at recruitment@womensaid.scot or 0131 226 6606.

Help our work to end domestic abuse in Scotland

Scottish Women's Aid is the lead organisation in Scotland working to end domestic abuse. We are a feminist organisation working to improve responses to domestic abuse through campaigning, training, public awareness, Scotland's 24-Hour Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline, and support for a network of specialist local Women's Aid services across Scotland.

We're looking for an organised, proactive and adaptable Administrator to join our Infrastructure Team and help ensure the smooth day-to-day running of Scottish Women's Aid

About the role

This is a varied and rewarding role providing administrative and coordination support across the organisation. You'll work closely with colleagues to support recruitment and onboarding, meetings and events, services, office administration and organisational activities, helping to ensure our services and operations run efficiently.

You'll also play an important role in maintaining effective systems and records, supporting office facilities, responding to enquiries and providing flexible support wherever it's needed.

We're looking for someone who:

• Experience providing administrative support in a busy environment.

• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.

• Strong communication and customer service skills.

• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records.

• Confidence using Microsoft Office and digital systems.

• A proactive, flexible and collaborative approach to work.

• A commitment to the feminist values and mission of Scottish Women’s Aid

Why Work With Us?

There are many reasons to work for Scottish Women’s Aid. We have a great working culture and our mission and vision attract a brilliant staff team. Your hard work is rewarded with a package of support and benefits including:

• Support for flexible working

• Living wage employer

• 10% pension contributions

• Ongoing learning and development opportunities

• Employee assistance programme

• Bike 2 Work

• Edinburgh Leisure gym subsidies

More Information

Applications will be accepted from women only under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that is representative of the people we serve. We value different backgrounds and perspectives, as they enrich our organisation and improve our work.

We welcome applications from all women, with particular encouragement for those from racially minoritised, disabled, or marginalised groups. We offer a guaranteed interview for disabled women who meet the essential criteria for the role.

As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to a supportive and accessible recruitment process. If you have any questions or require any adjustments, please contact us at recruitment@womensaid.scot or 0131 226 6606.

The Open Door Edinburgh (Scottish Charity Number SC007315) has provided activities and services for adults at our Morningside hub for over 40 years. This charity is in the heart of the local community and provides a high-quality day service for vulnerable older adults, including transport and meals, Mondays-Fridays. Care, connection and community are central to The Open Door and this role will lead, and be supported by, a dedicated and skilled team of staff and volunteers who keep the service welcoming and enriching for all.

We are seeking an experienced, compassionate and highly organised Operations and Day Service Manager. This role is to lead and act as Named Manager for our Care Inspectorate-registered adult day services and support other projects to promote community inclusion.

We are looking for someone who can provide strong operational leadership, ensure excellent governance and regulatory compliance, and support our staff and volunteers to continue to deliver meaningful, high-quality services every day.

Do you have some experience of advice work, preferably with a focus on housing issues, and a real desire to advance your specialist level knowledge? Then join Shelter Scotland as a Housing Rights Worker and you could soon be playing a vital role in helping to identify and resolve the homelessness and bad housing issues facing local communities.

About the role

We’re looking for someone who can provide high-quality housing advice, advocacy and casework to people facing the housing emergency, both in local communities and remotely. You’ll work collaboratively with colleagues and external partners to promote housing rights, deliver capacity-building activities and respond to local housing issues through influencing and advocacy. You’ll also gather evidence and insight to help shape our work, build strong relationships with communities and decision-makers, and support people with lived experience to influence services, campaigns and wider change. Through everything you do, you’ll help ensure Shelter Scotland delivers high-quality, person-centred support while working to tackle the root causes of housing injustice.

Role specifics

We’re looking for someone with excellent communication and relationship-building skills who enjoys working collaboratively to make a real difference. You’ll be confident delivering workshops and presentations, engaging with individuals, communities and partners, and explaining complex information in a clear and accessible way. Experience of housing advice or social justice work would be an advantage, alongside the ability to challenge poor practice, influence decision-makers and solve problems creatively. Ideally, you’ll also be comfortable using a range of IT systems, including Microsoft Office and CRM systems.

Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.

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.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

About the team

There are three Community Teams - North, West and East. These teams of housing rights workers engage with and activate communities in delivering insight and evidence and targeted interventions, to address local issues and contribute towards the Shelter Scotland Housing Emergency campaign for structural change.

Are you a qualified accountant who enjoys partnering with colleagues to turn financial insight into better decisions? Join Shelter as our Project Accountant and play a key role in supporting a high-profile programme that will help deliver our strategic priorities.

About the role

We’re looking for someone who can provide expert financial support to a high-profile programme, ensuring robust budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting throughout its lifecycle. You’ll work closely with programme leads and senior stakeholders to translate operational plans into financial forecasts, provide insightful analysis to support decision-making, and monitor performance, risks and opportunities. The role is responsible for maintaining strong financial controls, ensuring accurate cost allocation, supporting funding applications, and keeping key finance leaders informed of significant financial activities. Through effective business partnering and financial oversight, you’ll help ensure the programme delivers maximum value while remaining financially well managed and compliant.

Role specifics

We’re looking for a qualified accountant (CCAB, CIMA or equivalent) with experience of providing financial support and insight to complex projects and senior stakeholders. You’ll be confident producing budgets, forecasts and financial analysis, assessing financial risks and explaining complex information clearly to both finance and non-finance audiences. Experience of charity finance, including restricted funds, SORP and project accounting, would be an advantage, alongside strong financial control, reporting and forecasting skills. You’ll be highly organised, analytical and proactive, with excellent attention to detail, strong Excel and IT skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities while building effective relationships and influencing decision-making across the organisation.

Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.

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.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

About the team

Shelter’s Finance Team sits within the Strategy Enablement Directorate, which also includes HR Operations, Technology and Data, and Governance, Planning and Property. The Finance Team consists of 32 people led by the Assistant Director of Finance.

Due to overwhelming interest, applications will close on 31st July. Applications received after this date cannot be shortlisted.

Job purpose

To contribute to SIAA’s work to promote and protect people’s human rights by strengthening the understanding, practice and impact of independent advocacy in Scotland. The postholder will work on specific policy and advocacy priorities and respond to legislative, policy and practice developments that affect independent advocacy, human rights, and people who rely on independent advocacy.

What is Independent Advocacy

Independent advocacy is about speaking up for, and standing alongside individuals or groups, and not being influenced by the views of others. Fundamentally it is about everyone having the right to a voice addressing barriers and imbalances of power, and ensuring that an individual’s human rights are recognised, respected, and secured.

The Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance

The Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance (SIAA) is a membership organisation, set up in 2002, to promote, support and advocate for independent advocacy across Scotland. SIAA’s vision is a Scotland where independent advocacy is available to strengthen everyone’s voices. Our aim is to actively influence, support and maintain high quality independent advocacy which uphold people’s human rights. Read more about how SIAA advocates for independent advocacy.

SIAA provides support for SIAA member organisations and groups and raises awareness and understanding of independent advocacy across Scotland. SIAA is funded by the Scottish Government Advocacy, Access and Models of Care Unit.

Do you have experience partnering with senior leaders to deliver people-focused solutions that support organisational success? Are you passionate about helping teams navigate change, build capability and create inclusive, high-performing cultures? Then join Shelter as an HR Business Partnerand play a key role in helping us deliver our mission to defend the right to a safe home. If this sounds like you, please get in touch, expect robust interview questions as we want the best HR partnering for our charity and the most competent ER knowledge. In return will offer a supportive team environment, working from home, competitive salary and very generous staff benefits.

About the role

As part of Shelter’s HR Business Partnering team, you will work closely with directorate leadership teams to understand business priorities and translate these into effective people plans that support organisational objectives. You will provide strategic HR advice and coaching, lead on organisational change initiatives, and ensure people considerations are embedded into decision-making across your client areas.

You will build strong and influential relationships with leaders, helping them develop capability, manage performance, navigate employee relations matters and create positive workplace cultures. Working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider People Directorate, you will support the delivery of organisational development initiatives, workforce planning and cultural change programmes that enable Shelter to achieve its strategic ambitions.

Role specifics

As our HR Business Partner, you will be an experienced HR professional with strong business partnering and employee relations expertise. You will have a proven ability to work with senior stakeholders, providing both support and constructive challenge to help drive business performance and people outcomes. You will be confident leading on organisational change projects, interpreting employment legislation and applying HR best practice in a complex and geographically dispersed organisation.

You’ll act as the HR lead on change initiatives and transformational programmes, ensuring change is delivered effectively and with consideration for colleagues impacted. You’ll use HR data and insights to support decision-making, help leadership teams identify workforce priorities and champion a high-performance culture across your directorates.

You will also work closely with Trade Union representatives and internal stakeholders, supporting positive employee relations and helping ensure that organisational policies and practices are applied fairly, consistently and in line with Shelter’s values.

Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave (+ bank holidays), 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.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

About the team

The HR Business Partnering Team provides the strategic lead on people management and organisational development at Shelter. We aim to enable the organisation to have the right Culture, Capacity and Capability to achieve its purpose. We do this through providing Employee Relations and Business Partnering support, partnering with specific directorates within the organisation to understand business needs and advise on people initiatives which support the delivery of directorate objectives. Working with colleagues within the wide people directorate to delivery cultural and structural change management initiatives tailored to the needs of the business. Supporting the Head of HR Business Partnering in the continued development and delivery of the wider people plan.

Are you passionate about supporting communities, building resilience and helping people prepare for and recover from flooding? Scottish Flood Forum is looking for two Community Resilience Managers to join our team and play a vital role in strengthening flood resilience across Scotland.

About the Role

As a Community Resilience Manager, you will help develop and deliver Scottish Flood Forum’s community resilience work across Scotland. You will work directly with communities and individuals at risk of flooding, supporting them to understand their flood risk, strengthen local preparedness and recover more effectively when flooding occurs.

This is a highly varied role that will involve partnership working, community engagement, project delivery and regular travel across Scotland. You will need to be comfortable working independently, responding flexibly to community needs and representing Scottish Flood Forum with professionalism and empathy.

About You

We are looking for people who are motivated by practical community action and committed to making a positive difference for those affected by flooding. You will be educated to degree level or equivalent and bring a strong understanding of voluntary sector management, community engagement and partnership working.

• Experience of community engagement and working effectively with community groups
• Experience of working with local government and/or SEPA
• Strong project delivery skills and the ability to manage several priorities at once
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across organisations, communities and individuals
• Flexibility, resilience and the ability to support people in challenging or stressful situations

Why Join Us?

At Scottish Flood Forum, you will be part of work that has a real impact on people’s lives. This is no ordinary 9–5 role: no two days are the same, and you will work with a wide range of communities, partners and individuals across Scotland. If you enjoy variety, meaningful community work and helping people build confidence and resilience, we would like to hear from you.

To learn more about the role, please email our Director at carol@scottishfloodforum.org.

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 Senior Brand & Campaigns Officer, you can be the difference between people just surviving and really living.

You will be part of Scotland’s leading health charity providing support to people with chest, heart and stroke conditions and Long Covid to live life to the full again. Our Community Healthcare Support Service provides access to a range of supported self management and community recovery services to support people across Scotland to manage their health as well as possible and adjust to life after a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition or after a stroke.

The Senior Brand & Campaigns Officer will lead the development and implementation of CHSS’ brand strategy and positioning, ensuring alignment with organisational values and strategic goals.

This role is responsible for planning, delivering, and evaluating brand campaigns that enhance visibility, recognition, and engagement. It will use audience insight to inform brand activity and supports retail marketing initiatives.

The postholder will co-implement and maintain a brand hub to ensure consistent brand application across the organisation. Working closely with the Strategic Communications Manager and wider communications team, the Senior Brand Officer plays a key role in embedding brand thinking across CHSS.

Ongoing professional development is supported, with opportunities to deepen expertise in brand strategy, audience insight, and campaign delivery and evaluation.

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.

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 Senior Media Officer, you can be the difference between people just surviving and really living.

You will be part of Scotland’s leading health charity providing support to people with chest, heart and stroke conditions and Long Covid to live life to the full again. Our Community Healthcare Support Service provides access to a range of supported self management and community recovery services to support people across Scotland to manage their health as well as possible and adjust to life after a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition or after a stroke.

The Senior Media Officer leads implementation of CHSS’ media relations strategy, positioning the charity as a trusted source and thought leader on Chest, Heart and Stroke conditions, and Long Covid across Scotland.

The role builds and maintains relationships with media outlets, secures impactful coverage, and develops media partnerships that amplify CHSS’ voice. It manages crisis communications and supports senior spokespeople with media engagement.

The postholder line manages the Media Officer and works closely with the Strategic Communications Manager to deliver proactive and reactive media activity that supports CHSS’ strategic priorities.

Ongoing professional development is supported, with opportunities to deepen expertise in media relations, relationship-management, and strategic communications practices.

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.

The newly created senior role offers an exciting opportunity to support the Strategic Fundraising Director in the shaping and delivery of fundraising strategy alongside sharing the management of a portfolio of major donors, developing corporate partnerships and co-leading a small, ambitious development team. This role will work closely with team leaders across the organisation and build meaningful relationships with supporters, create compelling cases for support and drive income growth across the organisation. This position would be particularly well suited to an experienced fundraiser looking to take the next step into a senior fundraising role, with greater strategic engagement and the opportunity to influence the future direction of a major Scottish cultural institution.

Board Treasurer opportunity for National Children’s Charity

Could you use your financial expertise to help children and family wellbeing across Scotland?

Fathers Network Scotland improves children's lives through the positive involvement of dads, father-figures & whole families.

This is a voluntary role requiring attendance at six 2-hour Board meetings each year, held in Edinburgh and online. Support and induction will be provided.

The Treasurer supports the Board in maintaining financial oversight and helps achieve the charity’s financial objectives.

You will

• have a background in financial management;
• be confident in reading financial accounts and reports;
• have experience in overseeing budgets with multiple income streams;
• enjoy senior leadership roles;
• most importantly - you will be passionate about supporting Scotland’s families through the positive involvement of fathers.

Everyday people with chest, heart and stroke conditions leave 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 Community Stroke Nurse you can be the difference between people just surviving and really living.

This is a home-based role within Scotland, ideally suited to candidates in Grampian or Moray, although applicants may be based outside the NHS Grampian area. You will provide remote support to service users and collaborate with the team to deliver care across the region.

You will be part of Scotland’s leading charity providing support to people with Chest, Heart and Stroke conditions and Long Covid to live life to the full again. Our Community Healthcare Support Services provide access to a range of supported self-management and community recovery services to support people across Scotland to manage their health as well as possible and adjust to life after a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition or after a stroke.

The Stroke Nurse plays a key role in supporting a seamless transition from hospital back into the community for people who have expereinced a stroke and their families. The role focuses on helping individuals adjust to life after stroke by providing personalised information, advice and emotional support. A core part of the role is enabling people to develop confidence in self management, supporting them to build the skills and knowledge needed to manage their condition, maxinmise independence and improve their long term wellbeing.

The Stroke Nurse will also help deliver the evidence-based, six-week Chronic Disease Self-Management Programme, supporting people to build confidence and skills in managing their long-term health.

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual who is organised and motivated, with good communication skills. Candidates must have a first level general nursing qualification and have a minimum of 2 years’ post-registration experience in either a hospital or community setting. Experience working with people affected by stroke is essential.

For an informal discussion please contact Dawn Manders, CHSS Lead Stroke Nurse, Grampian on 07918723772 or email: dawn.manders@chss.org.uk

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 PVG 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 experienced in building community power or supporting communities to get active through walking or cycling schemes?

Are you experienced in building community power and running projects which support communities facing barriers to build their efficacy?

Are you passionate about raising the voices of communities that are most affected by climate but which are least often heard? If so we’d love to hear from you!

We are particularly keen to hear from people who experience marginalisation and minoritisation or who are often excluded from decision-making processes. For example, people of colour; people from working-class backgrounds; people from LGBTQ and migrant communities; care-experienced young people and people with disabilities.

About us

Parents for Future Scotland became a charity two years ago as a result of grassroots parent organising and is now a small self-employed staff team with a growing network of activists. We seek to make climate action the norm among all parents in Scotland. We are in the midst of a big step change, increasing our influence and reach across the country, and we need you to help us in doing so. This post will be the first of its kind within the organisation.

About the role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly-motivated Community Project Manager to lead the delivery of our Active Travel and Clean Air Project across 10 Edinburgh schools. This role combines project management, community engagement and partnership development. You will work directly with parents, schools, as well as local council and community partners to increase active and sustainable travel, establish and strengthen walking and bike buses , deliver air-pollution awareness activities, and build long-term community leadership. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting schools to develop tailored action plans, empowering parents to lead change within their communities and ensuring active travel schemes become sustainable beyond the life of the project.

Key responsibilities

• Work with the Learning For Sustainability lead within Edinburgh City Council to onboard schools where necessary.
• Set clear expectations with schools on what they will need to deliver in order to take part in our clean air project.
• Establish excellent relationships with key staff in schools and maintain regular contact in order to support the delivery and promotion of the project.
• Identify and up-skill community “leads” within each school community, giving them the skills/confidence to organise and lead their own self-sustaining active travel initiatives.
• Support the running of active travel schemes on the ground in the mornings term-time (Mon - Friday) until they become self-sustaining.
• Develop bespoke active travel action plans for each participating school and an overall work plan/strategy which demonstrates how the project will meet wider organisational goals.
• Encourage peer-to-peer learning and knowledge sharing amongst school groups.
• Build a pool of volunteers who can deliver air pollution workshops in schools through (1) training volunteers in workshop facilitation skills and the content of our air pollution workshops (2) setting up workshops with participating schools
• Post on our socials regularly and be an active member on our WhatsApp community
• Monitor project outcomes and ensure delivery against targets.
• Maintain accurate records, collect monitoring data and contribute to project reporting.
• Work closely with partner organisations, local authorities and schools to maximise project impact.
• Promote a strong understanding of Parents For Future Scotland amongst parent communities, within your local authority and with partner organisations, and support parents to become organisation members.
• Share learning and best practice through local and national networks.
• Contribute to wider discussions on active travel, climate action and public health.

Skills and experience

• You must be able to competently ride a bike.
• You must be a qualified Cycle Ride Leader and First Aid trained or be willing to complete the training at your own expense within the first 3 months of starting.
• The candidate will be our ambassador on the ground. It is vital that they feel inspired by our vision, mission and aims, and that they have a proven ability to motivate and inspire others.
• Experience of delivering and managing community projects.
• Proven ability to tailor messaging to different audiences.
• Proven experience of creating strong relationships with partner organisations, communities facing additional barriers and local councils.
• Proven experience of building the skills, confidence and capacities of communities.
• Experience of devising and facilitating workshops, meetings and community discussions.
• Experience of conducting monitoring and evaluation and report writing.
• An understanding of active travel, public health, environmental issues or behaviour change.
• An understanding of social justice perspectives and the systems that cause climate breakdown

Desirable

• Previous experience of working on sustainability and/or active travel-related community projects or initiatives.

What we offer

• 3 days per week on a self-employed basis at £200 per day for 28 weeks (term-time) from August - 31st March (£16,800 in total)
• Flexible work environment with flexible hours (although this role will require that you are able to be present for the school commute up to five mornings per week (Mon- Fri term-time). For this reason we will only consider applicants who live in or nearby Edinburgh.
• Working from home (with team check-ins regularly).
• We are a fledgling organisation so your skills/expertise will help shape our direction.

Purpose of Role

Working with the Finance Manager to support all aspects of the day-to-day financial management of the charity, and supporting the Executive Team, the Grants Team and the Fundraising Team with financial matters where necessary.

The Veterans’ Foundation (VF) is an independent grant-making charitable foundation. The VF has established a substantial grants programme to support charities and organisations in the UK that provide charitable support to those in need among serving armed forces personnel, veterans, operationally qualified seafarers and their immediate families.

At the Veterans’ Foundation, we believe that those who have served should never be left behind. Over the past ten years, we have raised more than £34 million and funded hundreds of organisations across the UK, supporting veterans, serving personnel and their families with the challenges they face — from mental health and housing to community and connection.

Principal Duties

The main duties of the Finance Assistant are:

• Take responsibility for basic finance functions including the recording of data and bank reconciliations, using the XERO accounting system
• Manage the VF Finance inbox, dealing with queries and correspondence
• Bank and record cheques received and deal with paper bank statements and other paper correspondence for the finance team
• Process invoices, staff expenses and requests for payment, ensuring associated accounting records and the VF’s filing system are updated accordingly
• Producing, submitting and allocating regular Gift Aid claims to HMRC
• Ensure electronic filing is kept accurate and up to date
• Set-up online bank payments for weekly invoice and expenses payment runs
• Collate monthly payroll information and liaise with (outsourced) payroll provider
• Create basic month end journals
• Assist as required with Management Accounts production, budgeting and forecasting and with the production of annual financial statements
• Work with the Grants team to ensure all grant payments are paid correctly and on time. This will include setting up the payments, confirming their safe receipt and ensuring the grants information in the accounting system (Xero) matches the information in the grants system (Salesforce)
• Work with fundraising and finance colleagues to record and monitor income and expenditure relating to donations and fundraising activities; assist with Gift Aid claims as required
• Work with the External Lottery Manager and the Finance team to monitor the Veterans’ Lottery income and expenditure. This includes reconciliation of lottery income, monitoring attrition, reviewing invoices and data provided by the External Lottery Manager
• Support the team with the production of annual financial statements and the financial audit as required
• Support with external regulatory requirements e.g. from the Gambling Commission or Charity Commission, as required

General Responsibilities

• Offer support for the work of the VF generally, including cover for other members of the team ensuring that the work of the VF can continue effectively and without interruption
• Represent the VF in a way that is consistent with its values and philosophy
• Contribute to effective team working by sharing information and skills including at weekly team meetings, and by supporting colleagues

Person Specification

• At least one year’s experience in a similar role; an interest in gaining accounting qualifications advantageous
• Experienced in posting and managing accounting records with minimal supervision
• Knowledge and experience in working with Xero or similar accounting software
• Knowledge and experience in working with Salesforce or similar databases
• Excellent IT skills including Excel and Word (including familiarity with functions such as lookup and sumif)
• High standards of numeracy, accuracy and attention to detail
• The ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to work flexibly in response to the needs of the VF

The Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice and Housing is seeking to appoint two Members to join the Scottish Commission on Social Security (SCoSS).

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping Scotland’s devolved social security system, ensuring it operates in line with the principles of dignity, fairness and respect.

SCoSS is an independent advisory Non-Departmental Public Body established by the Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018. It provides independent scrutiny of Scottish social security regulations and reports to both the Scottish Parliament and Scottish Ministers.

SCoSS plays a vital role in:

• Scrutinising draft social security regulations and making recommendations
• Reporting on how well the Social Security Charter commitments are being met
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of Scotland’s social security system

Through its work, SCoSS has made a significant contribution to the development of the Scottish social security system, with many recommendations influencing legislation.

MEMBER ROLE

As a Member of SCoSS, you will:

• Work collaboratively with fellow Board members to deliver SCoSS’s statutory functions
• Analyse complex information, including draft regulations, and contribute to evidence-based recommendations
• Constructively challenge proposals and support high-quality, timely reporting
• Contribute to strategic discussions, risk assessment, and continuous improvement
• Engage in Board governance activities, including business planning and oversight of resources
• Attend regular Board meetings and prepare thoroughly in advance
• Uphold the Principles of Public Life in Scotland and the values underpinning the social security system

SCoSS operates as a “working Board”, meaning all Members actively contribute to scrutiny and decision-making.

Further information

An online information session will be held on Monday 29 June 2026, from 1 pm to 2 pm, led by the Panel Chair and the Chair of SCoSS.

This session is an opportunity to learn more about what is involved in being a member of the SCoSS Board and to ask any questions you may have.

If you would like to attend or if you have any questions about the role itself please contact Stephen.Herbert@socialsecuritycommission.scot.

For any questions about the public appointment process or the application portal please contact public.appointments@gov.scot.

REMUNERATION AND TIME COMMITMENT

The Member role is remunerated at a daily fee of £225, based on a 7.5‑hour day. This fee is set in accordance with the Scottish Government’s Public Sector Pay Policy for public appointments. The role is non‑pensionable, meaning no employer pension contributions are paid

Members devote 36 days per annum to performing your functions as and when required. You will be expected to attend meetings regularly, prepare in advance, and contribute fully to all aspects of the role.

Board meetings are currently held online approximately once a month, with around one in‑person meeting held annually. Additional ad hoc online meetings are scheduled as required.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

In respect of these posts, both the priority and essential criteria are a mandatory requirement.

Priority Criteria

1. Good knowledge or experience of Social Security and the ability to interpret and apply this within the Scottish Social Security system.

Essential Criteria

1. Analysing information and making recommendations
2. Working collaboratively, constructively and effectively with others.
3. Personal Commitment to progressing the Social Security Principles.
4. Challenging the views of others in a constructive and supportive way

Desirable Criteria

The following criteria are desirable and are not required for appointment. Applicants who do not meet these criteria will not be disadvantaged unless candidates are otherwise assessed as being of equal merit:

1. Lived experience of poverty, or a strong understanding of the impacts of poverty.
2. Lived experience of disability, or a strong understanding of the impacts of disability.

The One World Shop was established over 40 years ago and has played a lead role in the Fair Trade movement in Scotland, including helping Edinburgh and Glasgow become Fairtrade cities and Scotland to become a Fair Trade Nation.

As well as running a thriving city centre shop, we have an online shop and we support schools, faith groups and local businesses to learn about and sell fair trade products. We currently employ 7 paid staff and over 20 volunteers. Our aim is to reduce poverty in deprived areas of the world through trading fairly and we are committed to reducing our carbon footprint and promoting low-carbon living.

We are seeking to appoint several new voluntary Management Committee members; we are particularly looking at people with skills and experience in any of the following:

• Human Resources
• Property, leases, surveying
• Retail sales and management
• Business management
• Finance, funding, ethical investment

Board meetings are held every two months by Zoom or occasionally in the shop.

Ark is a major provider of Housing, Care and Support to people with long term and enduring conditions such as learning disabilities, mental health issues, dementia and autism.

Ark supports people to live independently in their own homes providing everything from a few hours a week social and life admin support to 24/7 care supporting with personal care, medication, household tasks, attending appointments and leisure activities.

We have lots of opportunities across Scotland for our Support Worker roles. As we provide full training no previous is experience is required.

If you are enthusiastic about supporting people to live their best lives, then apply now to join our team!

Your main duties will include but not be limited to:

• Working with colleagues as part of an effective and efficient team to support vulnerable people.
• Communicate and work well with our supported people to provide individual care and maintain appropriate relationships.
• Being responsible in supporting individuals throughout the activities, giving positive feedback and encouragement.
• Updating and maintaining accurate records using a tablet on Arks Information Management system.

Previous experience of the following is an advantage but not essential as Ark will provide full training: Care Worker, Social worker, Home Carer, Case Worker, Care Assistant, Autism Support Worker, Personal Care Assistant , Social Care Worker.

View our job outline, find out what you working week could look like and hear from our current Support Workers on Arks website arkha.org.uk/work-with-us

Why Ark?

• No Previous Experience Required - Ark provide full training so no previous experience is required making our Support Worker roles the perfect place to start your career in Adult Social Care.
• Get a qualification while you work - Ark fully fund your SVQ2 in Health & Social Care which you complete with the support of our in house SVQ team.
• Employee Discounts - Employee Discounts Portal with 1000s of discounts on your favourite brands including Supermarkets, Cinema Tickets, Gym Membership and Holidays.
• Career Progression -Over 75% of all Managers within Care & Support have been promoted internally.
• Employee Assistance Program - Arks Employee Assistance program (EAP) gives all employees access to counselling sessions. There is also support available through weekly webinars and the EAP Website & App.
• Contracted hours to suit you-We have Full-time, Part-time and Relief Support Worker roles available at our services throughout Scotland.

In return for your valuable contribution, Ark will also offer you:

• Up to 36 days paid holiday per year pro rata
• 4% Contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Fully funded PVG & 1st year SSSC registration paid by Ark

Our employees told us in a recent survey that they stay with Ark because they believe in our values, we have supportive managers who continually appreciate their staff and they love making a positive difference in our supported peoples lives, helping them to achieve their dreams.

Ark would love to hear from you whether you are an experienced Support Worker or new to Social Care.