Jobs in Inverleith, Edinburgh

We are Penumbra Mental Health, a pioneering charity providing dedicated services for people with mild to serious and enduring mental ill health.

We support people on their journey to better mental health, by working with each person to find their own way forward. The power of people’s lived experience enables us to deliver pioneering services which transform lives.

We have an exciting and rare opportunity Join our Milestone ARBD Service, an innovative, award-winning service that’s transforming the lives of vulnerable individuals every single day and revolutionising the way we support people with complex needs. Leading our dedicated and passionate team, you’ll be able to see the direct impact of your work and know that what you do really does make a difference.

As our Operations Manager, you’ll be at the heart of this groundbreaking service, ensuring our values of compassion, courage, curiosity and collaborationare fully embedded in everything we do. You’ll lead the charge in:

• Developing and enhancing person-centred services that empower our residents to live more independently.
• Collaborating with our incredible multidisciplinary team and our partners in health, social care, and voluntary sectors to deliver the best outcomes for our residents.
• Overcoming operational challenges with creative solutions that enhance service delivery.
• Ensuring that our work continues to be safe, effective, and fully aligned with regulatory requirements.

But most importantly—you’ll be inspiring others and shaping the future of how we support those with mental health challenges.

At Penumbra, we don’t just want you to succeed—we want you to grow and thrive. As an Operations Manager, you’ll be given access to continuous learning, formal and informal training, and plenty of opportunities to take on new challenges and develop your career. We’re committed to your professional development, so you’ll always be equipped with the tools and skills you need to excel.

What We Offer:

• A dynamic, supportive work environment where you’ll feel empowered to succeed.
• Competitive salary and a range of fantastic employee benefits.
• Ongoing career development and training opportunities.
• A chance to be part of something groundbreaking—a service that’s changing lives and winning national awards.
• A team that genuinely cares about you and your wellbeing.

Ready to Inspire and Be Inspired?

If you’re ready to take on a leadership role in a truly innovative service and work with an extraordinary team, then we want to hear from you!

At Penumbra, we believe in creating positive change, and we’re looking for someone who shares that passion. If you’re ready to help shape the future of mental health care, then please apply and join us on this incredible journey!

For more information, including full job description and application/interview guidance, please download our recruitment pack. If you are having issues with viewing this or downloading this please contact recruitment@penumbra.org.uk.

We're looking for an inspirational people person to join us as an Assistant Shop Manager in our Stockbridge shop. This is an exciting opportunity, and we'd like you to join us to help raise vital funds for homeless and badly housed people.

You will work closely with the Shop Manager to ensure the shop looks welcoming, visually appealing and the team of volunteers are motivated and keen to engage with customers and maximise sales.

About the role

You will assist the Shop Manager in the recruitment, support and development of a strong community focused shop team and empower them to maximise Shelter's income. Representing Shelter in your local community, ensuring that you and your team share your knowledge of Shelter's cause with customers, volunteers, donors and potential Shelter clients will also be important aspects of the role. You will always ensure a safe, clean, bright and happy environment for your team to work in and for your customers to shop in, in turn attracting potential donors and volunteers.

About you

You are a naturally energetic person with an enthusiasm for managing and empowering people. You know how to recruit and develop a team of volunteers, and your extraordinary motivational skills will enable you to inspire your team to increase sales and control costs. Above all, you are ready to take on a new challenge and have a keen interest in Shelter's cause.

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.

Shelter helps millions of 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. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

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 Shelter

Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.

We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything,

We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.

Job Purpose: Join EWA in a role that makes a direct contribution to safeguarding women at the highest risk of serious harm or murder. You will coordinate and administer Edinburgh’s four Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conferences (MARACs), which take place on a rolling four-week cycle, 13 times a year. This is a key role at the heart of the Edinburgh MARAC, helping meetings run smoothly and ensuring vital information is handled efficiently. We are looking for someone who enjoys working at pace, takes pride in accuracy and attention to detail, and can organise their workload confidently to meet important deadlines.

A satisfactory Disclosure Scotland Level 2 check is required for this position.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Project & Partnership Manager to lead the delivery of an innovative programme supporting vulnerable households affected by the Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) switch-off.

Working with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders you will oversee the end-to-end customer journey, ensuring vulnerable householders receive the practical support they need to overcome the barriers to having their meter upgraded while remaining connected to their energy supply. As the Project Manager you will be responsible for mobilising and delivering the project from start to finish ensuring it is delivered on time and within budget.

This role sits within Changeworks Retrofit Delivery team, and you will be working alongside specialists with a proven track record in delivering large-scale retrofit programmes. A skilled project team will be on hand to provide technical expertise, operational support and guidance throughout the project lifecycle.

To deliver this project, we are looking for someone with strong project and partnership management skills and a proven ability to bring people together to deliver successful outcomes. You will be collaborative and solutions-focussed with an ability to manage competing priorities to ensure the vulnerable people supported by this project have a positive experience.

The role is offered on a fixed term basis, for a period of 2 years.

About us

Changeworks is a great place to work. We hold Investors in People Platinum accreditation (something only a few organisations in Scotland have), and our staff overwhelmingly would recommend us as an employer too.

The Climate Emergency has resulted in ambitious national targets to reduce carbon emissions from the built environment and reduce rates of fuel poverty. This has driven a significant increase in the number of pilot and large-scale interventions delivered by Changeworks and external organisations in this area. These include area-based domestic energy efficiency retrofit and decarbonisation projects and programmes.

We are a growing organisation, and this role is crucial to the delivery of our ambitious objectives. We want to decarbonise homes in Scotland on a massive scale, and that needs talented individuals like you to help us deliver on our objectives. You’ll receive full training plus coaching and mentoring.

We offer a wide range of staff benefits including flexible working, bike to work scheme, an excellent pension scheme and 26 days paid holiday plus 9 public holidays per year.

At Changeworks, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone.

Positioned within the Delivery Directorate at Changeworks, the Retrofit Delivery team functions as a Managing Agent for Local Authorities and Housing Associations. We oversee a diverse portfolio of energy efficiency and decarbonisation projects throughout Scotland, specifically designed to mitigate fuel poverty and reduce environmental impact.

We are currently seeking a motivated Project Officer to lead on and support delivery of our domestic retrofit projects. The successful candidate will excel at stakeholder management, coordinating effectively between contractors and clients. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required, as this role serves as a central point for project delivery which will involve chairing progress meetings, managing contractors and direct engagement with a range of stakeholders including householders.

About us

Changeworks is a great place to work. We hold Investors in People Platinum accreditation (something only a few organisations in Scotland have), and our staff overwhelmingly would recommend us as an employer too.

The Climate Emergency has resulted in ambitious national targets to reduce carbon emissions from the built environment and reduce rates of fuel poverty. This has driven a significant increase in the number of pilot and large-scale interventions delivered by Changeworks and external organisations in this area. These include area-based domestic energy efficiency retrofit and decarbonisation projects and programmes.

We are a growing organisation, and this role is crucial to the delivery of our ambitious objectives. We want to decarbonise homes in Scotland on a massive scale, and that needs talented individuals like you to help us deliver on our objectives. You’ll receive full training plus coaching and mentoring.

We offer a wide range of staff benefits including flexible working, bike to work scheme, an excellent pension scheme and 26 days paid holiday plus 9 public holidays per year.

At Changeworks, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone.

The Yard is an award-winning charity that runs adventure play services for children with disabilities and/or additional support needs and their families.

We are looking for individuals with a particular talent for supporting and encouraging children and young people with disabilities and complex medical needs to take part in play activities on a one-to-one basis.

Do you get a buzz from helping children and young people create laughter, mess and happy memories? We have a great opportunity for you to join our team as a Support Worker at our Holiday Support service.

About the role & your responsibilities:

As a Support Worker, you will help plan, deliver and develop play activities that enable children and young people to participate, connect and socialise in an inclusive environment.

This role may involve providing personal care support to individual children when required.

About you:

This job is for you if you have:

• Experience of working with children and young people in a play or youth work setting or, alternatively, in a home environment
• An empathetic approach with the ability to trust in others
• An ability to work in a flexible manner, as an individual and as part of a team
• The ability to register to successfully with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC), and undertake an acceptable PVG check

Running for almost 40 years, The Yard is an award-winning charity that aims to build a community of support for disabled children and young people through adventure play, creating opportunities for fun and friendship and wrap around support for the whole family.

About the role:

As Partnerships Development Manager, you will help generate the income required to sustain our services by engaging existing supporters and attracting new ones. You will lead corporate fundraising across all our sites.

Your key responsibilities will include delivering a corporate fundraising strategy and annual plan, raising The Yard’s profile among companies across Scotland, and building long-term relationships that grow regular giving, mid-value donations and legacy support.

About you:

If you are eager to raise the profile of The Yard as we expand our services across Scotland and think you can play your part in helping us reach our goals, we would welcome your application.

This job is for you if you have:

• A breadth of experience in meeting or exceeding funding targets
• The ability to think both strategically and creatively to build sustainable and innovative relationships
• Experience of excelling in planning and management of multiple priorities
• A good understanding of the needs of businesses and the contribution charity partnerships can make to their success
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with a positive attitude and a friendly, approachable manner

If you are inspired by our ethos and excited to bring your knowledge and experience to a team that is highly committed to our purpose, we would love to have you on board.