Jobs in Leith, Edinburgh

This role will involve carrying out a range of administrative tasks for our UpStream youth counselling team in Glasgow. Tasks include responding to enquiries from members of the public and participants, managing appointments and referrals, supporting the team with publicity and communications, and helping gather and organise data for monitoring and evaluation.

We are looking for candidates with experience in administration who are organised and confident using systems and technology. The role requires someone who communicates warmly and confidently with people from a wide range of backgrounds, helping to create a welcoming and supportive first point of contact for the service. The role will also involve providing flexible administrative support and occasionally assisting with project activities.

As Bethany is a Christian organisation this post carries an Occupational Requirement in line with Equality Act 2010. Please note that one reference must be from your church minister or leader to endorse your live and active Christian faith and commitment. Successful applicants for this post will require membership of the PVG scheme.

LGBT Health and Wellbeing is a national charity founded in 2003 with a simple but powerful vision: a Scotland where LGBTQ+ people can thrive and where who we are doesn’t stand in the way of our health, happiness, or full participation in society.

Our mission, rooted in compassion, solidarity, and lived experience, is to provide specialist, life affirming support that meets LGBTQ+ people where they are, and to advocate for a Scotland where everyone can live well and be well, no matter who they are.

You can read more about our work and impact in our latest Impact Report.

The Role

The Fundraising Partnerships Coordinator is a key member of our Partnerships and Communications team, and part of an amazing wider team driven by a shared mission to grow our organisation, increase our reach, and provide safe and affirming spaces and services to Scotland’s LGBTQ+ community.

This is a role that drives unrestricted income by providing support to our fundraisers including individuals, corporate partners and local businesses. You will lead on an exciting calendar of fundraising events and help develop and deliver our future fundraising activity.

You will be involved in helping craft fundraising communications to both new and existing supporters, shape our future fundraising appeals and keep accurate records by owning our fundraising income reporting.

About You

This is an excellent role for someone who enjoys finding and developing new fundraising partnerships with individuals and groups and thrives on chasing and exceeding income targets. We are hoping to find someone with 1-2 years fundraising experience within a charitable organisation or similar, or someone who has been in a role which has helped them develop a similar range of skills and experience.

If you are someone passionate about fundraising, with fantastic planning and organisational skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment, this is the role for you.

The Equality Network works for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, ace and intersex (LGBTQIA+) equality and human rights in Scotland. We strive to be inclusive and open in our work, to challenge discrimination and to consult, involve and inform the individuals and the communities for which we work.

The Equality Network was founded in 1997 as a national organisation working for LGBT rights and equality in Scotland. We are a registered charity governed by a volunteer Board of Trustees. Scottish Trans Alliance has been an Equality Network project since 2007. Scottish Trans works to improve gender identity and gender reassignment equality, rights and inclusion in Scotland.

Partnership is a key part of our approach, and much of what we do involves working in partnership with diverse LGBTQIA+ people, other LGBTQIA+ organisations, and with organisations working in the wider equality and human rights field.

In 2026 we launched our new 3-year Strategy which addresses the current context in which we are working. With increasing risk to LGBTQIA+ protections, inclusion and equality and human rights realisation our work is more important now than ever. There are strategies working counter to our hope for a more inclusive Scotland, ones that sow division. We recognise that collaboration, partnership and coalition building is crucial. Our new strategy lays out how we will move forward, work together to push back, sustain and protect what we have already achieved, and together move towards progressive and meaningful change. You can read that here: Equality Network Strategy 2026-2029

THE ROLE

Working in cooperation with our policy team, comms team, community engagement teams and the Scottish Trans Manager and CEO, the Strategic Partnership and Campaigns Coordinator supports the development and delivery of the Equality Network’s work to improve LGBTQIA+ equality, rights and inclusion in Scotland.

The role’s primary purpose is to build strategic and accessible campaigns and relationships particularly around trans rights. This means that the post-holder will work closely with the Scottish Trans Manager.

The role will involve working with partners, the community, and with those who have influence (including the media) in Scotland and where necessary wider in the UK and internationally where expertise is needed on trans equality and human rights issues and priorities. The aim is to build partnerships and coalitions, change hearts and minds, and to collectively push for progressive change for marginalised LGBTQIA+ people, particularly trans people. This will also involve working with teams and partners on how these campaigns for progressive change can contribute to bettering narratives, particularly around trans people’s equality and human rights.

Our new strategy highlights the vital nature of partnerships in the face of a shared threat. Our partners include all other organisations which provide and advocate for our community as equalities and rights-holders, both those explicitly working for the rights of the LGBTQIA+ community and those who provide and advocate for other marginalised communities, intersectional communities or on issues relevant and pertinent to our community and their lives.

Our key aim with this role is to build effective coalitions in Scotland and to connect with intersecting campaigns to maximise impact.

This new role will work alongside our senior management team and across partner sectors to strategise and push back against current exclusionary policy and harmful narratives around trans people’s human rights.

Because every child deserves a fair start in life.

At Home-Start Edinburgh, we believe in the power of early intervention and the life-changing potential of strong, nurturing relationships. We're here for families with young children in Edinburgh facing challenging circumstances—whether it’s isolation, mental health struggles, or financial insecurity. Our skilled volunteers work alongside these families, empowering them to thrive. Now, we’re looking for a Finance & Administration Officer to join our dedicated team and help us continue delivering this vital mission.

About the Role

The Finance & Administration Officer is responsible for overseeing the effective running of all finance activities for Home-Start Edinburgh including managing the day to day financial tasks, monthly reporting and supporting the annual accounts process. Additionally, they are responsible for some of the general administration of Home-Start Edinburgh.

What You’ll Do

· Manage and maintain our accounts

· Work with external parties to prepare our accounts for audits or independent examinations

· Compile reports relating to finances for the Board, and attend Finance Sub-Group meetings

· Undertake some general administration tasks such as mailbox management

What You Bring

We’re looking for someone with:

· Knowledge and experience of bookkeeping and accounts – whilst not a requirement, an advantage would be experience within the voluntary sector

· A flexible and adaptable personality that can respond to business needs as they arise

· A consistent and reliable work ethic

Why Join Home-Start Edinburgh?

At Home-Start Edinburgh, we believe:

· Early childhood matters. Healthy development – from conception to infancy and beyond - provides the foundation for future learning, behaviour and health. It is the launchpad for a child to become a happy and well-functioning adult.

· Empowerment and enjoyment are key. Families thrive when parents feel confident, have nurturing relationships with their children, and the whole family can experience the joy of life together.

· Needs-based and responsive support. We listen to families and provide flexible support based on their needs and challenges. No two families are the same and we work to address individual needs and support families as long as they need us.

· We believe in the power of relationships. Our volunteers support nurturing relationships in the families they support, and we work in partnership with others who share our values and our vision.

You’ll be part of a small, mission-driven team with the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution. We’re proud of the impact we make together and we want someone who shares our belief that childhood can’t wait.

Because every child deserves a fair start in life.

At Home-Start Edinburgh, we believe in the power of early intervention and the life-changing potential of strong, nurturing relationships. We're here for families with young children in Edinburgh facing challenging circumstances—whether it’s isolation, mental health struggles, or financial insecurity. Our skilled volunteers work alongside these families, empowering them to thrive. Now, we’re looking for a Perinatal Co-ordinator to join our dedicated team and help us continue delivering this vital mission.

About the Role

As Perinatal Co-ordinator, you will be working to collaboratively deliver Stepping Stone North Edinburgh’s Bump Start project to families from pregnancy through the perinatal period to ensure that babies have the best start in life.

What You’ll Do

• Provide 1:1 support to families from pregnancy onwards through home visiting

• Support parent to develop an attuned and nurturing relationship with their baby, using frameworks such as the Solihull Approach and Trauma Informed Practice

• Deliver evidence based approaches such as Video Interactive Guidance and Circle of Security parenting

• Support the family with issues such as housing, benefits and access to resources

• Work collaboratively with Midwives, Health Visitors and other key stakeholders

What You Bring

We’re looking for someone with:

• Experience of supporting families from a diverse range of backgrounds

• An understanding of child development and how to support parents with babies

• Experience of working collaboratively to deliver the best outcomes for families

Why Join Home-Start Edinburgh?

At Home-Start Edinburgh, we believe:

• Early childhood matters. Healthy development – from conception to infancy and beyond - provides the foundation for future learning, behaviour and health. It is the launchpad for a child to become a happy and well-functioning adult.

• Empowerment and enjoyment are key. Families thrive when parents feel confident, have nurturing relationships with their children, and the whole family can experience the joy of life together.

• Needs-based and responsive support.We listen to families and provide flexible support based on their needs and challenges. No two families are the same and we work to address individual needs and support families as long as they need us.

• We believe in the power of relationships. Our volunteers support nurturing relationships in the families they support, and we work in partnership with others who share our values and our vision.

You’ll be part of a small, mission-driven team with the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution. We’re proud of the impact we make together and we want someone who shares our belief that childhood can’t wait.

The role will involve making complex, high quality and holistic decisions that are thoughtful, robust and take full account of the unique experience of individual survivors of historical child abuse in care.

For decades, some children in residential care in Scotland were failed by those entrusted to look after them. Scotland has taken steps to face up to the failings of the past by establishing a redress scheme for survivors of historical child abuse in case. The Redress for Survivors (Historical Child Abuse in Care) (Scotland) Act 2021, legislated for the establishment of a survivor focused route to redress for historical child abuse in care, and in some cases, their next of kin.

Scottish Ministers are now looking to appoint additional panel members to Redress Scotland to increase capacity for decision making.

About the Role:

Panel members will be expected to uphold the highest standards of impartiality and objectivity in making determinations, to help foster trust in the work of Scotland’s Redress Scheme, with Redress Scotland, and survivors. Panel members will be fully supported in the role and will receive training to develop a good understanding of, and be closely guided by, statutory guidance, including the assessment framework.

We welcome applications from people who have considerable experience from a range of areas, including health, law, justice, social work and human rights. Additionally, individuals with an understanding of the Scottish care system and child development, or specialist knowledge of complex trauma, are particularly encouraged to apply.

Essential Criteria

• A track record of delivering evidence based decision-making
• Working effectively with others
• Excellent communication skills
• Expertise working in emotional and psychological trauma, law, social work, health or other relevant fields
• Resilience and self-awareness Additional desirable criteria

Experience of working on a decision-making panel, tribunal or committee setting

This is a challenging yet rewarding role, through which you can make a real difference to people’s lives.

Time commitment

Due to the nature of the panel member role, the weekly time commitment will vary. However, it is anticipated that a commitment to attend at least 12 panel sitting days per year will be required. Additionally, there will be a need to allocate extra days each month for pre and post panel work, training and other relevant meetings. We estimate that these activities will require a commitment of at least 38 days annually. There is scope to work additional days, up to a maximum of 180 days per year, depending on your overall availability.

Remuneration and expenses

The appointment is remunerated at a daily rate of £390 (non-pensionable). Travel and subsistence costs, as well as reasonable receipted dependant carer and childcare expenses, incurred in relation to the wok of Redress Scotland, will be reimbursed.

Location

Redress Scotland operates as a digital first public body and does not have a physical office base. While most of Redress Scotland’s work is conducted remotely, occasional ‘in-person’ meetings will be required at times to carry out the full range of panel member activities.

Interviews

Interviews will be held during April and May 2026.

About Harbour:

Harbour Homes is Leith and north Edinburgh’s biggest social landlord, providing thousands of affordable homes from Portobello to Granton and everywhere in between. We’ve been contributing to the regeneration of local areas since 1975, and it’s our mission to: ‘make a positive impact on people’s lives from our home in Leith by providing affordable homes and services,and helping to support resilient communities.’

Harbour Homes is part of Harbour which also includes its subsidiaries Harbour Lettings, Harbour Multi-Trades and Harbour Connections.

About the role:

This role is ideal for someone who loves Leith and north Edinburgh as much as we do, and who has a strong track record of developing effective multi-channel communications and marketing campaigns.

You will be working with colleagues across Harbour to position our brand, create engaging content and deliver important messages to our stakeholders in the local community.

In this interesting and varied role, you will be joining us following a period of transition as we roll out our new organisational structure. You will be playing a key role in developing our internal communications strategy to support our new ways of working.

At Harbour, colleagues carry out their roles in line with Harbour values.

About you:

• You have 2-3 years’ experience in a communications and/or marketing role
• You are educated to Degree level or equivalent (SCQF Level 9) in communications, marketing or a related discipline
• You are a confident communicator who can foster good working relationships
• You have excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities at once

Disclosure:

A level 1 disclosure check is required. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

We are currently looking to recruit support workers to join our small team within Inclusion Alliance. The role involves supporting people with learning disabilities to be included in the community and lead an ordinary life. Your work would involve helping people to access educational, social, leisure and work or volunteering opportunities in the community.

No experience or formal qualifications are necessary for the role although a caring nature, positive attitude and a sense of fun are important characteristics to have. New staff will receive paid training and undertake shadow shifts with experienced staff members during induction. We want new staff to feel ready and able to work prior to working on their own for the first time.

We have various vacancies available including part time and relief/casual positions in various locations throughout Edinburgh.

Working hours are based between the hours of 8am and 5pm Monday to Friday

We have various permanent and casual vacancies available.

Relief/ Casual pay rate- £12.65 per hour

Candidates must be caring, motivated and have excellent communication skills whilst being committed to working in a person-centred way ensuring that support is built around the supported person’s wishes and needs.

Benefits include

• Employer contributory pension scheme
• Funded SVQ 3 qualification and learning opportunity
• Paid annual leave entitlement
• Regular paid supervision sessions
• Regular paid training and development opportunities
• Daytime Monday to Friday working
• Working for a well-established small organisation where person centred values are at the core.Free 24/7 access to employee support app