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Top job! Senior Manager, Marketing & Communications
- Full time
- £45,456
- On site: Edinburgh
- Closing 27th July 2026
Do you have experience of leading a small but dynamic marketing team? Are you a champion for internal comms? Do you understand the importance of press and public affairs?
If so, this role leading our Marketing & Communications team is for you.
About Cyrenians
At Cyrenians we tackle the causes and consequences of homelessness. We take a values-led and relationships-based approach to delivering our services because we understand that there is no ‘one size fits all’ approach to supporting people towards more positive and stable futures.
About the Marketing & Communications Team
Relationships are at the heart of everything we do at Cyrenians, with those we support and those who support us too.
With a new CEO having just joined us, it’s an exciting time to be in communications at Cyrenians. Our team covers all marketing, including in-house video production, as well as policy, press and public affairs.
With a variety of services and almost 200 colleagues across several locations, the need for good internal communications is high. And, of course, these services and colleagues, as well as our donors, fundraisers and volunteers also deserve marketing expertise and guidance.
About the role
This role, as a fixed-term opportunity, will drive forward our fundraising strategy and have responsibility for leading the team to deliver in a way that is collaborative, reliable and measurable. Close relationships with our Fundraising and service teams are integral to delivery.
The role has a strong focus on nurturing, developing and championing the team, together with using data and insight to drive our activity.
About you
You’ll be an experienced marketing leader who can hit the ground running, quickly building relationships and sustaining performance. You’ll bring a calm, collaborative approach to leadership—supporting and reassuring your team while building strong connections with colleagues and external stakeholders.
You’ll understand the importance of financial and performance reporting and be confident using data and insights to inform decisions and shape activity.
As the lead for internal communications, you’ll engage confidently with the leadership team and CEO, shaping and delivering clear, effective plans.
Like us, you’ll be values-led and relationship-focused in everything you do.
How we’ll support you
Working closely with your peers in Fundraising, Corporate Services, Community & Enterprise and our delivery services, you’ll be warmly supported by those who share your passion to tackle homelessness and its root causes. Cyrenians is a place of work where people quickly feel at home and we want your experience with us to be as fruitful and enjoyable as possible.
You will be supported to attend training and networking events to deepen your knowledge of the issues surrounding homelessness and social exclusion.
Top job! Head of People
- Full time
- £51,105 – £62,457
- On site: Edinburgh/Glasgow
- Closing 23rd July 2026
Are you a strategic leader who cares passionately about delivering positive outcomes for people and is excited by helping people to thrive?
At Citizens Advice Scotland we are a service for people and by people. People are the heart of our network.
We are looking for an experienced, people focused strategic leader to become our new Head of People. This is an exciting opportunity to really make a difference to the lives of people across Scotland and ensure that the people that work and volunteer for our network thrive in their roles.
This newly created role will lead Citizens Advice Scotland and our members, 58 local bureaux to be regarded as be one of the best places to work in Scotland.
What you will do:
- Build a culture that aligns with our values and ensures our decisions and interactions with each other are person-centred, inclusive, collaborative, empowering and supportive.
- Support our people to deliver advice and insight that changes lives through ensuring that we have the right policies, procedures, training and support to do their role.
- Champion the value that people bring to the network and ensure people drive our decision making.
If you are ready to lead meaningful change and make a lasting impact, we would love to hear from you.
For more information about the role, please refer to Job Pack - Head of People.pdf.
Please familiarise yourself with Our People Charter.
For further information on how we process your data and your information rights, please refer to our Privacy Notice - Job Volunteer and Applicants.
If you have an issue with downloading the above document, please request it at recruitment@cas.org.uk.
Employee benefits
Citizens Advice Scotland offers excellent terms and conditions. We want our people to have a great work life balance and we have designed our working practices and benefits to support this. Here are some of things our employees benefit from: a35-hour full time working week, 40 days annual leave, genuine flexibility in working hours with a flexi-time system, and hybrid working opportunities for every role. For more details of some of the other benefits on offer to our employees, please see the section on employee benefits in the job pack.
Citizens Advice Scotland is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies and flexible working arrangements to support all our staff. We are also committed to equality of opportunity for all and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
CAS provides options for hybrid working to allow employees to balance their time attending the office with time working from home. The number of days you will be able to work from home each week will be dependent on your job role and can be discussed as part of the recruitment process.
Top job! Assistant Director, Income and Partnerships
- Full time
- £62,497 – £69,010
- Hybrid: Edinburgh or Glasgow*
- Closing 20th July 2026
Are you a strategic thinker who enjoys bringing people together and turning ideas into real impact? This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of Citizens Advice Scotland at an important point in our journey.
We are looking for a strategic, hands-on leader who can bring people together, drive collaboration, and help deliver our ambitious plans, with a strong focus on growing income and building impactful partnerships.
Working closely with the Director of Advice and Executive Leadership Team, you’ll help connect teams, improve how we work together, and ensure we’re set up to deliver our strategy.
You will lead cross-organisational work, strengthen communication across Directorates, and support greater consistency in how we operate. You’ll also deputise for the Director of Advice when needed.
A key focus will be income generation - developing and delivering a clear strategy to unlock opportunities across partnerships, trusts, public funding, and new income streams. You will take a proactive, practical approach - building relationships, testing ideas, and embedding a culture where income generation is a shared priority.
You will help create a more connected, sustainable organisation—strengthening how we use data, improving decision-making, and enabling greater impact across our network.
What we are looking for
We are looking for someone who can:
• Combine strategic thinking with a practical, hands-on approach
• Build strong relationships and influence across a wide range of stakeholders
• Spot opportunities and turn them into action
• Work comfortably with complexity and bring people with them
• Use data and insight to inform decisions and improve outcomes
This is a high-impact role with real scope to shape how we grow, work together, and deliver for communities across Scotland.
Employee benefits
Citizens Advice Scotland offers excellent terms and conditions. We want our people to have a great work life balance and we have designed our working practices and benefits to support this. Here are some of things our employees benefit from: a 35-hour full time working week, 40 days annual leave, genuine flexibility in working hours with a flexi-time system, and hybrid working opportunities for every role. For more details of some of the other benefits on offer to our employees, please see the section on employee benefits in the job pack.
Citizens Advice Scotland is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies and flexible working arrangements to support all our staff. We are also committed to equality of opportunity for all and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
CAS provides options for hybrid working to allow employees to balance their time attending the office with time working from home. The number of days you will be able to work from home each week will be dependent on your job role and can be discussed as part of the recruitment process.
*Hybrid working - min 2 days a week at the office. This is a minimum, but a successful candidate can opt to be office based 5 days per week.
Top job! Head of Member Support and Service Design
- Full time
- £51,105 – £62,457
- Hybrid: Edinburgh/Glasgow
- Closing 15th July 2026
Are you a strategic leader passionate about delivering exceptional support and driving meaningful change?
This is a rare opportunity to shape how we support our network and make a real impact on communities across Scotland.
As our Head of Member Support & Service Design, you will lead the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of member support services, ensuring they meet the evolving needs of our Bureaux and the people they serve.
This newly created role brings together Network Support, Audit, and Bureau Service Design, placing you at the heart of our transformation. You’ll play a critical role in strengthening how we support our network—enabling Bureaux to deliver high-quality advice that truly changes lives and aligns with our strategic ambitions.
What you will do
- Lead and inspire a high-performing team to deliver outstanding support across the network
- Build strong relationships with Bureaux and key stakeholders, becoming a trusted partner and primary contact for the COCABs Executive
- Drive innovation in service design, working collaboratively to modernise advice delivery through technology and co-design
- Champion excellence by supporting Bureaux to meet recognised standards and build sustainable capability, capacity, and resilience
- Shape the future by leading the co-design and implementation of our new case management system
- Identify opportunities for growth and evolution, enhancing how we deliver services to better meet client needs
Your work will directly support a network that changes lives every day. By strengthening our services, you’ll help ensure people receive the right advice, at the right time, in the right way.
What we are looking for
We are seeking a collaborative, forward-thinking leader who can:
- Balance strategic vision with operational delivery
- Build strong, trusted relationships across a diverse network
- Lead innovation and transformation in complex environments
- Inspire teams and drive continuous improvement
If you’re ready to lead meaningful change and make a lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Employee benefits
Citizens Advice Scotland offers excellent terms and conditions. We want our people to have a great work life balance and we have designed our working practices and benefits to support this. Here are some of things our employees benefit from: a35-hour full time working week, 40 days annual leave, genuine flexibility in working hours with a flexi-time system, and hybrid working opportunities for every role. For more details of some of the other benefits on offer to our employees, please see the section on employee benefits in the job pack.
Citizens Advice Scotland is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies and flexible working arrangements to support all our staff. We are also committed to equality of opportunity for all and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
CAS provides options for hybrid working to allow employees to balance their time attending the office with time working from home. The number of days you will be able to work from home each week will be dependent on your job role and can be discussed as part of the recruitment process.
Top job! Solicitor
- Full time
- £45,426 – £54,166
- On site: Edinburgh with travel across Scotland and occasionally internationally
- Closing 12th July 2026
About the role
Incorporation of the UNCRC into Scots law places the Commissioner at the leading edge of child rights strategic litigation. This is an incredibly exciting opportunity to use your legal skills to work on cases that will shape the development of Scots law and drive real systemic improvements in children’s lives.
This pivotal role helps promote and safeguard children’s rights in accordance with the duties of the office as set out in the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2003. Reporting to the Head of Legal, our Solicitors are responsible for the lawful and effective discharge of the Commissioner’s powers and duties.
As a key member of staff, your principal role will be to exercise the Commissioner’s new strategic litigation power brought in by the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024.
We have already begun using those powers to deliver real impact on issues such as restrain in mental health settings, best interests in eviction actions, access to justice in the tribunal system, and children’s rights in criminal law proceedings.
The Commissioner is uniquely placed to play a leading role, taking the cases no one else can. You will join us as we seek to take the next step, using our litigation powers creatively and strategically to address children’s rights issues across a range of areas of law,
Working as part of the Legal Team, you will be responsible for ensuring the office achieves maximum strategic impact by undertaking swift and robust, human rights analysis of cases and issues, providing advice, drafting submissions, instructing agents and counsel, and directly legally representing the Commissioner where appropriate. Where required by the Commissioner or Head of Legal, you will also provide advice on, and exercise the Commissioner’s other statutory functions, including the investigation powers.
Alongside developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, you will be expected to work directly with children and young people to gain their views and understanding on various complex rights issues, this includes working with our Young Advisers Group.
We’re looking for someone with significant experience of successfully undertaking litigation in a fast-paced environment, and who evidences a commitment to rights-based practice, collaborative working and the highest professional and ethical standards.
Proposals for secondments (a minimum of two years) are very welcome and will be considered on their merits.
Overview of the Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland
In 2003 the Scottish Parliament wanted to “make a real difference by creating an independent, high profile and influential post” of Children and Young People’s Commissioner with a responsibility to promote and safeguard the rights of everyone under 18 in Scotland or up to 21 if the young person is in care or has care experience.
Children and young people don’t have the same economic or political power as adults.
Adult systems aren’t designed around children’s needs and when things go wrong it’s much harder for them to get justice. They need a champion who is an independent person able to challenge those in power.
The role of Commissioner must do that, whilst bringing together different parts of the political and institutional systems and society in the best interests of the child. As well as being a champion for rights, a key part of the job is to work with people who make decisions that affect children and young people’s lives so that they deliver on their promises – for example within education, healthcare, housing and justice.
Decision makers must understand their rights obligations and include and listen effectively to children and young people in order to do their jobs properly.
Overview of the Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland
In 2003 the Scottish Parliament wanted to “make a real difference by creating an independent, high profile and influential post” of Children and Young People’s Commissioner with a responsibility to promote and safeguard the rights of everyone under 18 in Scotland or up to 21 if the young person is in care or has care experience.
Children and young people don’t have the same economic or political power as adults.
Adult systems aren’t designed around children’s needs and when things go wrong it’s much harder for them to get justice. They need a champion who is an independent person able to challenge those in power.
The role of Commissioner must do that, whilst bringing together different parts of the political and institutional systems and society in the best interests of the child. As well as being a champion for rights, a key part of the job is to work with people who make decisions that affect children and young people’s lives so that they deliver on their promises – for example within education, healthcare, housing and justice.
Decision makers must understand their rights obligations and include and listen effectively to children and young people in order to do their jobs properly.
Who we are
The Commissioner for Children and Young People Scotland is an independent statutory public body. The office has a current budget of £1.76 million and a multidisciplinary team of 18 staff based in an office in Edinburgh but working across Scotland. We promote and safeguard the human rights of everyone in Scotland up to 18 or up to 21 years old if the young person has care experience. Scotland’s children and young people have told us that they need fierce champions for their human rights: people who share our values of bravery, independence, leadership, participation, and respect.
You’d be joining the Commissioner and their hard-working, multidisciplinary and committed team, striving to influence and drive progressive law, policy and practice with children’s human rights. We do this by:
- Raising awareness and understanding of children’s human rights.
- Reviewing law, policy and practice relating to children’s human rights
- Promoting best practice by service providers
- Promoting, commissioning, undertaking and publishing research to promote better implementation of children’s human rights
In doing this, the Commissioner must have regard to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) and act in a way that encourages equal opportunities.
We must also encourage the involvement of children and young people in the work of the office and consult relevant organisations working with, and for children and young people, placing a particular emphasis on those who are less likely to be included or listened to, and those whose rights are most at risk.
Why join us?
You’ll be valued as an essential part of a busy team, working every day to make an impact in children and young people’s lives in Scotland.
You’ll also get the chance to work directly with children and young people.
We are a vibrant, multidisciplinary team who pride ourselves on living our values of bravery, respect, participation, independence and leadership. Our work sits at the forefront of children’s rights in Scotland.
Our fantastic, purpose designed office allows us to work flexibly and welcome children from across Scotland. We believe that The Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland is an amazing place to work.
Not only do we believe we have a friendly and ambitious team which sets us apart and ensures that the work we do is of value to Scotland, we also provide all our employees with a very generous benefits package, rewarding them for the work they do, and ensuring that work-life balance and wellbeing is top priority.
Our employee benefits package includes:
• Competitive Salary
• Access to the Civil Service Alpha Pension Scheme with generous employer pension contribution of 28.97%
• 30 days annual leave plus 11.5 observed public holidays
• Flexible working policies
• Enhanced wellbeing initiatives including our Healthy Living Allowance and access to our Employee Assistance Programme offering shopping discounts, advice and counselling services.
The key strategic issues impacting on this post will be:
- Relevant domestic law including the Commissioner for Children and Young people (Scotland) Act 2003, the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 and the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024
- International human rights instruments
- Developments in domestic and international human rights case law
- The Office’s Strategic Plan 2024-28
* Join Our Board of Trustees – Visualise Scotland *
Are you passionate about inclusion, empowerment, and making a real difference in people’s lives?
Visualise Scotland is seeking new Trustees to join our Board and help shape the future of our organisation.
We are a Scottish charity in Edinburgh East Lothian, providing high-quality support for adults with learning disabilities, autism and other additional support needs. Our mission is to empower people to live fulfilling and independent lives.
About the Role
As a Trustee, you will play a vital role in providing strategic oversight, guidance, and governance to ensure that Visualise Scotland continues to deliver high-quality, person-centred care. We are particularly interested in hearing from people with experience in:
- Finance
- HR and People
- Digital and Technology
- Third Sector Experience
- Lived Experience (people with disabilities or family carers)
- Legal / Governance
Previous board experience is welcome but not essential — we value enthusiasm, integrity and a genuine commitment to our mission above all else.
We Welcome Diverse Voices
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences — particularly those who reflect the communities we support. Visit our website for more information: visualise.org.uk
The Hibernian Community Foundation is looking to appoint a passionate and driven Safeguarding and Youth Lead to support the team in making sure HCF remains inclusive, responsive and safe. The successful candidate will oversee and manage our Safeguarding processes working with our Heads of Service/staff and liaise with our partner agencies, participants and families.
The post will also include some time co-designing and delivering youth-focused community programmes that reflect the needs, aspirations and lived experiences of young people.
Your experience matters. Your voice can make a difference
Every day, our tenants help us understand what matters most. Now we’re looking for a tenant to help shape the future of Bield by joining our Board. If you care about making services better for older people, we’d love to hear from you!
As a Tenant Board Member, you’ll help make important decisions about the future of Bield, ensuring that the experiences and views of tenants are at the heart of everything we do.
You don’t need previous Board experience. We’ll provide all the training, support and mentoring you’ll need to feel confident in the role.
Could this be you?
We’re looking for someone who:
- is a Bield tenant
- enjoys listening to different points of view
- wants to improve services for older people
- is willing to ask questions and share their experiences
- is keen to learn
Every decision the Board makes has the potential to improve the lives of older people across Scotland.
Never been on a Board before?
That’s absolutely fine. Many Board Members join without previous governance experience. We’ll provide everything you need to understand your role and make a valuable contribution. We want you to feel confident, supported and able to succeed.
Time commitment
The Board meets six times a year during the day. Meetings are held in person, alternating between our Edinburgh and Glasgow offices.
Board Members may also join one of our committees, which usually meet online four times a year:
- Audit, Performance & Risk Committee
- Business Development Committee
- People Committee
Reasonable travel and other agreed expenses will be reimbursed.
What will you gain?
By becoming a Tenant Board Member, you’ll have the opportunity to:
- make a real difference to services for older people across Scotland
- develop new skills in leadership, governance and decision-making
- receive training and personal development
- work with a diverse group of people who are passionate about improving lives and communities
- ensure that tenants’ voices are heard where it matters most.
We’d love to hear from you
At Bield, we believe that the best decisions are made when the people who use our services help shape them.
Your experience as a tenant is unique, valuable and something no-one else can bring.
If you’d like to help shape the future of Bield, we’d love to hear from you. If you’re unsure whether the role is right for you, we’re happy to have an informal conversation before you decide to apply.
Help shape a better future for older people in Scotland
At Bield, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to live independently, safely and with dignity as they get older. Every day we support thousands of people across Scotland through housing, care and community services that help people stay connected and live life on their own terms.
We’re looking for two new Board Members to help guide our organisation as we continue to grow, improve our services and respond to the changing needs of older people. If you can bring professional expertise, fresh thinking and a commitment to our values, we’d love to hear from you.
We’re particularly interested in hearing from individuals who can contribute Board-level perspective with professional insight, in one or more of the following areas:
Finance
- Strategic financial oversight and leadership
- Treasury and funding management
- Business planning, financial sustainability and value for money principles
- Banking or financial services, potentially with awareness of housing or regulated sectors
- Audit, assurance and risk management
Human Resources
- Strategic people leadership and organisational culture
- Workforce planning and organisational resilience
- Change, transformation and organisational development
- Employee engagement, wellbeing and culture
Previous Board experience is not essential. We welcome applications from people who share our values, bring fresh perspectives, and want to make a meaningful contribution to improving the lives of older people across Scotland.
Board members attend six in-person Board meetings each year, held on a rotating basis between our Edinburgh and Glasgow offices, as well as an annual Strategy Away Day. In addition, the Audit, Performance & Risk Committee, Business Development Committee and People Committee meet online four times a year.
What You'll Gain
• The opportunity to influence the future of housing and independent living in Scotland
• Experience of Board governance and strategic leadership
• Learning and development opportunities
• Reimbursement of reasonable expenses
We’re committed to diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We’re interested in the contribution you can make, whether that comes from professional experience, community involvement or lived experience.
This post is funded by St James Quarter under the brand area of FUSE. The core job purpose is to support the manager and other support staff in FUSE with the recruitment of clients into jobs available within the St James Quarter and the wider Business Improvement District (city centre area) when relevant or required.
FUSE is a world class retail and hospitality offer setting standards for skills, training, recruitment and career support. FUSE has been established to work across Edinburgh and beyond, connecting people to training courses, accredited qualifications, employers and jobs in both retail and hospitality within St James Quarter but also the rest of the city. St James Quarter opened in 2021 bringing approximately 3,000 new jobs to the city.
The successful candidate will have an operational remit, connecting with employers and assisting the FUSE Manager and staff with understanding, promoting and filling vacancies on a rolling basis.
Through Capital City Partnership, FUSE has access to a wide supply chain of clients who are supported through over 60 organisations and agencies within the Joined Up for Jobs network. These clients are given support to become job ready or may be job changers who require additional support to move into employment. FUSE brings employers closer to job ready clients for a successful transition into work.
As part of this wider offer, we also have Joined Up for Business which offers community-based job fairs and a training through JobFit where we work with recruiting employers to design short training courses with a guaranteed interview. FUSE can link into these offers.
As this is a location-based service, we anticipate that much of the work will be delivered in person within dedicated offices within the St James Quarter. Remote/home working is supported when necessary.
The HR & Operations Manager is responsible for delivering a high-quality HR service across the organisation, supporting effective people management, compliance, and a positive employee experience.
The role is primarily HR-focused, with responsibility for overseeing the smooth day-to-day running of office operations. Working collaboratively with administrative and finance colleagues, you will help ensure efficient organisational processes and effective operational support.
You will also lead the ongoing development and improvement of HR policies, systems, and processes, contributing to an effective, compliant, and positive working environment.
About you
You are an experienced HR professional with a hands-on, generalist background and a strong understanding of employment law and HR best practice. Confident managing the full employee lifecycle and employee relations casework, you provide practical, trusted advice to managers and colleagues.
Highly organised and proactive, you can manage competing priorities, work independently, and identify opportunities to improve processes and ways of working. You are equally comfortable supporting day-to-day office operations, working collaboratively to ensure the organisation runs smoothly.
With excellent communication skills and a professional, approachable manner, you’re a proactive and reliable team player with a genuine commitment to the mission of Clan Childlaw.
About Clan Childlaw
Clan wants a Scotland where all children and young people’s rights are respected, protected, and fulfilled. For that to happen, Scotland has to be a place where all children and young people can stand up for their rights. That means we work to ensure children and young people have:
Lawyers that are experts in working with children
People around them who can enable them to use their rights and amplify their voices
Respect as rights-holders, who are entitled to hold duty-bearers to account if their rights are not fulfilled.
What We Do
To find out more about what we do you can visit our website: About Clan Childlaw - Clan Childlaw
Our Values
Our values are the principles we uphold in all our work, no matter what. They are the foundation of our workplace culture. Everyone who works at Clan shows our values in all they do and say.
We are supportive: We listen and respond, we provide encouragement and emotional help to children and young people, to others who support young people, and to each other.
We are bold: We are confident and courageous in amplifying the voices of children and young people. We are prepared to take risks when we need to, to defend children and young people’s rights.
We are dynamic: We are always active, always progressing. We are positive, full of energy and new ideas. We ask for change where it is needed.
"I love my job at Clan. It's busy and varied and no two days are ever the same. We have a great team here and everyone is really supportive." - A member of the Clan Childlaw team
What we can offer you
Clan Childlaw’s mission is very important to us, but our people are important too. We recognise the importance of a good work-life balance and a friendly supportive work environment. We offer:
33 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) increasing to 35 after 2 years’ service
Auto-enrolment into our pension scheme after 3 months service
Flexibility around your working day, with the opportunity to work your hours between 7am and 7pm and, the option to work from home for part of the working week. Flexibility arrangements will vary depending on the role and business needs, with some positions requiring closer alignment to core working hours to support service delivery.
Access to our employee counselling service.
Learning and development is important to us and our team. We hope it’s important to you too. You will be encouraged to engage in learning and continued professional development.
"I have never worked in such a lovely organisation before! I feel valued, seen and heard as an individual here." - A member of the Clan Childlaw team
"I love my job at Clan. It's busy and varied and no two days are ever the same. We have a great team here and everyone is really supportive." - A member of the Clan Childlaw team
*We operate hybrid working with the opportunity to work from home some of the time. The role will also require travel between our office locations on a regular basis.
An exciting opportunity to join a team supporting people affected by substance usage in conjunction with the Edinburgh Access Place
About the project
The Access Place is an integrated service comprising health, housing and social work services under one roof for people experiencing homelessness. The clinical team are supporting people in receipt of medication assisted treatment.
About the role
Working alongside clinicians in the Edinburgh Access Place, you will provide one-to-one person-centred support to people in contact with the GP practice team. You will work with individuals to enable them to identify personal outcomes and priorities for their health and wellbeing and link them to local support services and activities. The role will involve regular travelling around the city to visit clients, attend appointments and conduct assertive outreach. The use of a car may not always be appropriate as parking arrangements vary across the city.
About you
You will have experience of working with people who are experiencing complex social and emotional circumstances, and a strong understanding of the challenges faced by people experiencing homelessness. You will use your excellent interpersonal skills to deliver effective one-to-one work as well as make connections with other organisations to establish referral pathways on behalf of people who use the service
How we will support you
We will encourage you to be creative and innovative in your approach to supporting people.
You will be part of a small team, led by a supportive manager. You’ll also have access to wider Cyrenians support, including our learning and development programme, and staff wellbeing services.
About us
At Cyrenians we tackle the causes and consequences of homelessness. We understand that there are many routes into homelessness, and that there is no ‘one size fits all’ approach to supporting people towards more positive and stable futures. That’s why all our work is values-led and relationships-based.
Our values
- Compassion: We believe that everyone should have the chance to change, no matter how long that might take.
- Respect: We believe in tolerance, acceptance, valuing diversity and treating each other as equals.
- Integrity: We are committed to the highest quality of work, grounded in honesty, generosity, sincerity and professionalism.
- Innovation: We are willing to take risks, challenge convention and be creative in our search for new ways of working, in particular by taking account of the environmental impact of our decisions.
Website: cyrenians.scot
MCFB is looking for a Finance Controller to support the accounting needs of the organisation. If you have dedication to anti-racist practice, have experience in working with charity organisations, and want to work in a compassionate and person-centred organisation, come and work with us!
The role holder will work closely with the Chief Executive and wider team to maintain and establish effective financial and administrative systems and processes. They will be responsible for the smooth running of our financial systems, undertaking book-keeping, reporting and regularly reviewing policies, processes and procedures to ensure they are fit for purpose and will liaise with the Board about financial issues. They will manage other operational matters from time to time as well.
Better Wellbeing Community Worker
- Part time
- £28,108 pro-rata
- Remote: Office based in Edinburgh
- Closing 24th July 2026
Make a difference in Scotland's Gypsy/Traveller communities
MECOPP (Minority Ethnic Carers of People Project) is Scotland's leading Black and Minority Ethnic carers' organisation. We work to reduce inequalities, improve access to culturally responsive services, and support some of the most marginalised communities across Scotland.
Thanks to funding from the Scottish Government's Gambling Levy, we have established our new Better Wellbeing Service, designed to address gambling harms, improve wellbeing, and strengthen support for Gypsy/Traveller individuals, families and communities.
We are now seeking passionate, committed individuals to join our growing team and help deliver this innovative and impactful service across Scotland.
We are seeking individuals from the Gypsy/Traveller community to act as local community connectors and champions. Community Workers will raise awareness of gambling harms, support community members to access services, promote wellbeing and help ensure community voices are heard. Applicants must be members of the Gypsy/Traveller community as this post is subject to a Genuine Occupational Requirement.
Youth Scotland, Scotland’s national charity for the support and delivery of community-based youth work, would love you to come and join our dynamic team.
We are looking for an experienced Senior Development Worker to join our Location Cashback/Programmes for Young People Team. Location CashBack is a Scotland-wide, large-scale youth participation and leadership programme for young people impacted by crime, poverty and anti-social behaviour. It is delivered by a consortium of Youth Scotland, Scouts Scotland, Girlguiding Scotland and the Boys’ Brigade. Youth Scotland’s Programmes for young people include flagship events like our Big Ideas Weekend and young grantmakers projects.
This role will suit an experienced worker who has excellent partnership working skills and experience of co-ordinating ambitious national projects and programmes. The Senior Development Worker (SDW) will play a key role in effectively managing key relationships with funders and partners and they will also line-mange the Location CashBack Development Worker and other Youth Scotland staff and youth participation projects.
Role Details
- Full-time: 35 hours per week
- Salary Scale: £38,080 – £40,169 (Salary Points 35 – 37)
- Based in Edinburgh but with hybrid working available
- Contract to 31 March 2029, with continuation subject to funding
Development Worker - Homelessness and Gambling
- Full time
- £29,622
- On site: Edinburgh
- Closing 13th July 2026
Are you passionate about homelessness and interested in working as part of a small team delivering support to people experiencing gambling related harms? Are you creative in your working approach?
If so, this role working with people and in partnership with others may be the perfect opportunity for you.
About the role
You will take a leadership role in the development and day-to-day oversight of the Chances: Gambling Harms project that aims to deliver 1:1 and group support people experiencing homelessness and in recovery from gambling harm. You will be expected to take a role in delivery of our gambling-related upskilling sessions to colleagues and partners across the public and third sector.
Partnership working will be central to this role, and you will work alongside other Cyrenians colleagues, 3rd sector, statutory partners and service users to drive the vision for this project.
About You
You will be confident in engaging with people and building positive working relationships, with excellent organisational skills and a creative, innovative approach to your work. You will be committed to promoting inclusion and have experience of working with people with a broad range of life experiences.
How we’ll support you
You’ll be working independently with a supportive manager and a range of internal and external colleagues and partnerships. You will have access to wider Cyrenians support, including our learning and development programme, and staff wellbeing services.
About us
At Cyrenians we tackle the causes and consequences of homelessness by taking a Public Health Approach to Homelessness Prevention. We take a values-led and relationships-based approach to delivering all our services.
Read more about our impact and our values.
Youth Scotland, Scotland’s national charity for the support and delivery of community-based youth work, is recruiting a Finance Officer to join our Corporate Services team.
Youth Scotland’s Finance Officer is a key position, from processing grants to youth groups to preparing management accounts, which help us to deliver services that support young people and youth workers.
Do you want to help make a difference to young people across Scotland?
Role Details
- Part-time: 28 hours per week
- Salary Scale: £34,270 - £38,080 Pro-rata (Salary points 31-35)
- Based in Edinburgh, with some hybrid working
- Permanent
The Role
Youth Scotland has an annual turnover around £2M a year, with approximately 80% of that being restricted funding. Funding is comprised of a mix of core government grants, national independent grant-making trusts and smaller programme work.
We operate a range of finance systems, procedures and reporting practices to support our operations and administer direct small grants to member groups. The Finance Officer processes monthly payroll and supports the Corporate Services Manager in preparing management accounts and reports that support effective planning, decision-making and financial management across the organisation.
This role would suit someone with experience of working in finance within a charity, voluntary sector organisation or similar environment. You will be comfortable working with financial systems, maintaining accurate records, supporting reporting processes and working collaboratively with colleagues across different teams.
The Organisation
Youth Scotland is the largest national youth work organisation in Scotland, supporting 116,979 young people, 2,430 youth groups from 628 member organisations and over 12,348 youth workers. Youth Scotland has been around since the early 20th century and has a diverse membership network – from small rural youth groups to large urban projects. The common goal that we all share is better outcomes for young people.
Our membership network is made up of local youth groups of all sizes, Area Associations and Youth Scotland staff who can provide support and training on a range of youth work topics. We are proud of the varied, universal youth work our network delivers and the innovative solutions our members create in an ever-changing youth work landscape. If you have the skills, experience and commitment to support effective charity finance, we would welcome your application.
Financial Management and Payroll Service Team Leader
- Full time
- £31,200
- Hybrid: Edinburgh
- Closing 13th July 2026
Would you like to play a leading role in enabling Disabled people to exercise greater choice and control over their lives? Join LCiL and be part of a team that is empowering Disabled people and shaping inclusive communities every day.
We are currently recruiting a full-time Team Leader for our Financial Management and Payroll Service, to join our dedicated and supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated leader to oversee two vital services that support people to manage Self-Directed Support (SDS) and Independent Living Fund (ILF) arrangements.
At LCiL, we are a user-led organisation committed to supporting Disabled people, individuals with long-term conditions, and carers to live independently. Everything we do is grounded in human rights, inclusion, and collaboration—placing people at the heart of our work.
This is a rewarding opportunity to lead the delivery, quality assurance and ongoing development of LCiL’s Financial Management and Payroll Service.
We are seeking candidates with strong leadership and people management skills, alongside substantial experience in payroll administration, credit control and service delivery. You should be an excellent communicator with the ability to build effective partnerships, support staff development and manage complex workloads across multiple service areas.
Knowledge and experience of payroll processing, financial controls, audits, compliance requirements, and staff management are essential. Experience of SDS, ILF, Independent Living principles, or the Social Model of Disability would be advantageous.
You will lead multidisciplinary teams responsible for delivering payroll and financial management services that support approximately 600 employers and around 1,000 Personal Assistants each month. As Team Leader, you will oversee day-to-day operations, maintain robust financial controls, support audits and compliance activities, monitor performance, and drive continuous improvement across the service.
The role combines operational leadership with strategic service development input and offers the opportunity to contribute to the wider direction of LCiL while helping ensure services remain person-centred, accessible and financially sustainable.
Following initial training in our Edinburgh office, you will work flexibly across office and community settings as required.
Why Join LCIL?
We offer a supportive and flexible working environment, including:
- Flexible and hybrid working patterns
- 25 days annual leave + 10 public holidays
- Generous employer pension contribution
- Opportunities for personal and professional development
We want you to feel confident and prepared. That is why all shortlisted candidates will receive interview questions in advance.
We value thoughtful, considered responses and are keen to hear about the full range of skills and experience you can bring. This is your chance to show us what matters and how you can make an impact.
Welfare Advice Officer
- Part time
- £26,520 pro-rata
- Hybrid: East Lothian and Midlothian
- Closing 13th July 2026
Would you like to help make a genuine difference in someone’s life? Join LCIL and be part of a team that is changing lives every day.
We are currently recruiting a part-time Welfare Advice Officer to join our dedicated and supportive team. If you’re passionate about empowering people and want your work to have meaningful, real-world impact, this is an opportunity to do just that.
At LCIL, we are a user-led organisation committed to supporting Disabled People to live independently in the community of their choice. Everything we do is grounded in inclusion, respect, and collaboration - placing people at the heart of our services.
We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:
• Strong knowledge of welfare rights, including benefits and entitlements, with the ability to support our service users in accessing appropriate services
• Experience of effectively managing and prioritising a caseload in a similar role, ensuring timely and person-centred support
You will be confident working one-to-one with a diverse range of people, including Disabled people, individuals with long-term health conditions, and unpaid carers.
Following initial training in our Edinburgh office, you will work flexibly across office, home, and outreach settings, supporting service users to access the advice and resources they need to live independently.
Why Join LCIL?
We offer a supportive and flexible working environment, including:
• Flexible and hybrid working patterns
• 25 days annual leave + 10 public holidays (prorated for 0.6 FTE)
• Generous employer pension contribution
• Opportunities for personal and professional development
We want you to feel confident and prepared. That is why all shortlisted candidates will receive interview questions in advance.
We value thoughtful, considered responses and are keen to hear about the full range of skills and experience you can bring. This is your chance to show us what matters and how you can make an impact.
Progressions Worker (Edinburgh)
- Full time
- £28,124
- On site: Edinburgh (across Leith, Portobello & Sighthill)
- Closing 12th July 2026
Street Soccer is a charity using football to create lasting change in the lives of isolated and excluded adults and young people. We run 60 sessions a week of free, inclusive and judgement-free football. These sessions provide person-centred support to players facing a number of challenges including mental health, homelessness, long term unemployment, problem substance use, criminal justice and seeking asylum. Our mission is to create hope and opportunity for all.
We support thousands of players a year on their journey to positive change by providing a safe space, trusting relationships and a sense of belonging. We fight isolation and exclusion by bringing people together, building confidence and creating supportive communities. We support people of all ages and backgrounds through relationship-based support, focusing on trust and personal development, supporting everyone to set and achieve their own goals. Thanks to the support of Street Soccer, 82% of players say that their quality of life has improved.
Lived experience is at the heart of what we do, with over 80% of our staff having lived experience of the challenges our players face.
97% of players think that Street Soccer is a unique organisation. With over 16 years of experience delivering positive change through football, we are now working in more communities than ever, with city hubs in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee, Aberdeen and South London, as well as a network of sessions across 6 other local authorities.
Role Purpose
The Progressions Worker role exists to support adults over 25 who face significant barriers to employment, including homelessness, problem substance use, adverse mental health, experience of criminal justice and seeking asylum. The Progressions Worker will provide holistic, person-centred support; helping individuals identify and work towards their own goals at their own pace, whether that’s employment, volunteering, education or training.
Working alongside the local delivery team at Street Soccer sessions, the Progressions Worker will build on trust and relationships that already exist at those sessions to understand each players specific situation, removing barriers and providing sustained and flexible support.
There are 3 posts available covering different geographic regions across Scotland and London. Each role is based in the community and requires significant travel across the relevant area:
- This role based in Edinburgh, primarily within Leith, Portobello and Sighthill.
- 1 role based in Fife, primarily at our sessions in Glenrothes, Dunfermline, Levenmouth and Kirkcaldy.
- 1 role based in Central Scotland, primarily at our sessions in Alloa, Livingston, Stenhousemuir and Motherwell.
We are particularly interested in applications from those with the same lived experience as our players, further information about our Safer Recruitment process can be found within section 8 of our Safeguarding Policy.
Street Soccer value work life balance and are happy to discuss part time hours, job share and flexible working.
Outreach Worker – Homeless Navigator Project
- Part time
- £27,022 – £28,744 pro-rata
- On site: Edinburgh
- Closing 13th July 2026
Are you passionate about homelessness and interested in being part of a small outreach team that works across the city of Edinburgh? Are you creative and dynamic in your working approach?
If so, this role working with people and in partnership with others may be the perfect opportunity for you.
About the role
The Homeless Navigator Project seeks to address the visible problem of rough sleeping in the City of Edinburgh. The project aims to offer an alternative opportunity for people who are experiencing homelessness and cannot, for whatever reason, make use of the current support services that exist in Edinburgh.
The post holder will provide advice and support to rough-sleepers and those without permanent housing. The service is delivered in a street-based setting, moving between service users on foot as part of a 2-3 hour planned route through central Edinburgh.
About You
You will be a resilient and outgoing individual with strong interpersonal skills an innovative approach. You will be committed to promoting inclusion and will have experience of working with people with a broad range of life experiences.
You should have knowledge of local services and their access criteria, enabling you to provide good quality advice, ideally with experience of delivering street-based work in Edinburgh.
How we’ll support you
You’ll be working independently with a supportive manager and a range of internal and external colleagues and partnerships. You will have access to wider Cyrenians support, including our learning and development programme, and staff wellbeing services.
About us
At Cyrenians we tackle the causes and consequences of homelessness by taking a values-led and relationships-based approach to delivering our services. You can find out more about our organisation and our impact online.
Website: cyrenians.scot