Jobs in Leith Walk, Edinburgh

About the role

As our Finance Business Partner, you’ll be the go to expert for turning financial data into meaningful action. You’ll work closely with operational teams, senior leaders, and project managers to ensure our resources are used wisely and our impact continues to grow.

The postholder will report to the Senior Finance Manager who will provide strategic oversight and support as required for this challenging role within a dynamic charity.

This role requires proven and demonstrable experience in management accounting, in order to support budget holders to plan, deliver and evaluate their work.

About you

You will be reliable, practical and methodical, have advanced IT skills – particularly in Microsoft Excel, and will demonstrate excellent communication skills – both verbal and written.

The ideal candidate will be a part-qualified accountant, highly organised and able to prioritise a varied workload to manage and meet competing deadlines, delivering accurate and well-presented work in a timely manner.

You will be motivated by our cause and have the ability to demonstrate Cyrenians values of compassion, respect, integrity and innovation in the work that you do.

How we’ll support you

You’ll be part of an experienced, knowledgeable team, with a supportive manager. You will also have access to wider Cyrenians support, including our learning programme, and staff wellbeing services.

About Cyrenians

At Cyrenians we take a public health approach to homelessness prevention. We know homelessness impacts on the health of the nation, on the outcomes of our young people, on the life expectancies of people living in dangerous, lonely and precarious circumstances. A public health approach strives to stop people becoming homeless by addressing risk factors and offering support at the earliest opportunity rather than waiting until a crisis happens.

That’s why all our work is values-led and relationships-based. Read about our values here.

Lead services. Strengthen quality. Support people to live well.

If you are a leader driven by strong values and have demonstrated success in providing top-quality, person-centred support within Scottish social care, we invite you to consider this unique opportunity. The Action Group is seeking two Development Managers—one for a permanent position and another for a 12-month fixed-term roleThis is a senior leadership role with responsibility for the quality, safety, and effectiveness of housing and care at home support services, enabling people to live independently in their own homes and communities.You will provide professional leadership to dispersed teams, ensure compliance with the Care Inspectorate and SSSC, and drive continuous improvement in line with the Health & Social Care Standards. You will also work closely with commissioners, partners, families, and people who use our services to ensure support is person-centred, reliable, and outcomes-focused.We are looking for a confident leader who combines strong regulatory knowledge with a compassionate, enabling approach to care and support.

About the role

As Development Manager (Registered Manager), you will:

• Hold Registered Manager responsibility for Housing Support and Care at Home services
• Provide professional leadership and line management to support service leaders
• Ensure services meet regulatory and legislative requirements
• Take a creative and responsive approach to the delivery of housing support and care at home services
• Promote and embed values-based approaches to service delivery
• Support the growth and development of The Action Group’s services, contributing to the ongoing delivery of the organisation’s Vision and Mission

Essential:

SSSC registration (or eligibility), management experience within Housing Support and/or Care at Home services, and strong knowledge of Scottish social care legislation.

Why join The Action Group?

You will join an organisation with a strong reputation for high-quality support, where leadership is values-led and people-focused. This is an opportunity to shape services, influence practice, and make a lasting impact on the lives of people across Edinburgh and The Lothians.

The SPSO is the final stage for complaints about organisations providing public services in Scotland. We investigate complaints across a wide range of sectors including councils, the NHS, housing associations, most water and sewerage providers, the Scottish Government and its agencies and departments, colleges and universities, prisons, and most Scottish public bodies.

We also carry out independent reviews of decisions that councils have made on community care and crisis grant applications under the Scottish Welfare Fund.

We have an additional role as the Independent National Whistleblowing Officer, the final stage for the process for those raising whistleblowing concerns about the NHS in Scotland.

We are looking to recruit a new Team Assistant to join our Improvement, Standards and Engagement (ISE) team. The post-holder will play a pivotal role in the effective running of our team by providing administrative support across all functions of the team. The role will involve management of all shared team email inboxes and administration associated with incoming emails. You will also provide important administrative support for work led by colleagues in the ISE team, such as supporting our project work and our Engagement and Communications Team.

To be successful in this role, ideally you will have a minimum of 1 year's general clerical or administrative experience. You will be able to demonstrate an eye for detail, strong administration and organisation skills, accurate data input skills together with excellent interpersonal skills.

Do you want to use your skills to make it possible for people with myeloma to live longer and better lives? Do you have excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills? Due to an internal promotion, we are looking for two driven individuals to join our successful Supporter Care Team.

You will be friendly and approachable and able to speak to a wide range of supporters comfortably and confidently with kindness, empathy and appreciation. An adaptable team player who is self-motivated and can pivot between multiple tasks while delivering excellent supporter care. You will have excellent IT skills and the ability to work methodically and follow procedures accurately.

Previous experience of working in a fundraising role and knowledge of fundraising databases would be an advantage but not essential.

About the role

It’s an exciting time to join Myeloma UK as we reach the halfway point in our strategy. The Supporter Care Assistant roles are critically important, as the first point of contact with supporters who through donations, fundraising activities and gifts in wills drive our work forward.

The role is fast-paced and diverse providing frontline administrative support to our busy and growing Fundraising Team. You’ll be the first point of contact for our supporters by phone and email as well as responsible for adding supporter details to our database, sending Fundraising and Welcome packs, and thanking supporters with varying degrees of personalisation. You’ll be trained on how we deliver excellent supporter care, process data and use multiple online platforms.

The post holder will handle feedback from supporters for various fundraising products, escalating supporters to relevant fundraising teams when necessary. You will answer queries efficiently, empathically and with appreciation and manage the fundraising merchandise stock as well as provide ad hoc administrative support to other teams within the organisation as required.

About us

Myeloma UK is on the only UK charity focused on myeloma and its related conditions. We provide advice and support to people living with myeloma. And we campaign for access to new treatments, while researching a cure.

We are committed to bringing together the best and brightest people to help us ensure that every person affected by myeloma can live a longer, better life.

Our culture

Wellbeing and staff engagement are at the heart of our culture. We offer employees a range of benefits including a pension salary exchange scheme, flexitime, flexible working which includes both home and hub-based office working, health plan, employee assistance plan and holiday purchase scheme. We are committed to providing learning and development opportunities for all our employees.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong organisational and people skills to lead a dedicated team within our All in Edinburgh Supported Employment Service, who support individuals with disabilities and long-term health conditions to gain, sustain and progress in paid employment. The role focuses on team management, leadership, performance management, and overseeing service delivery, as well as data analysis and reporting, and processing claims for income from our funders.

Pilmeny Development Project (PDP), a long established and highly regarded provider of essential local support services for older people and young people is looking for a new project manager with the forthcoming retirement of its long term manager.

PDP Aims are to:

Support local residents and groups and to encourage appropriate self-help initiatives towards the identification and resolution of their problems.

Maintain the present range and provision of services for older people, adults, children and young people during 2026 with a review of service provision in 2027

For more information: Here are the links to most recent Annual Reports and Accounts

pilmenydevelopmentproject.co.uk/about

Job Purpose:

Operational Management

• Responsible for the management of all PDP operations and activities, delivered by its staff team, volunteers and service users.
• Identify the plans and policies which PDP needs to have in place to maintain current activities for PDP management committee approval
• Identify the resources necessary to implement the aims of PDP service and business plans
• Identify and pursue funding opportunities to ensure the continued provision of current PDP services.
• Oversee the delivery of PDP projects and directly provide a service activity if needed.
• Ensure that accurate records of all activities are maintained, preparing reports, as required, including the PDP Annual Report.
• Oversee the promotion of PDP projects, activities and services to local stakeholders.
• Communicate with external agencies, voluntary bodies to be the voice of PDP for user issues and to maintain awareness of wider strategic implications on PDP services
• Ensure compliance with Companies House and OSCR requirements.
• Keep up to date with legislative changes affecting older people and young people.
• Seek advice from the management committee on strategic frameworks for future planning.

People Management

• Co-ordinate and manage the PDP staff team and volunteers, delegating duties where possible and appropriate
• Provide regular staff support and supervision, to identify relevant guidance, training, and personal development needs
• Provide inclusive regular staff information and feedback meetings
• Ensure PDP practices and procedures are in line with policies.
• Ensure PDP meets its responsibilities as the employer, and that staff act in compliance with PDP policies and procedures
• Advise the Management Committee of any relevant actions needed regarding employment, remuneration, staff conditions and employee relations

Financial Management/Funding and Reporting

• Responsible for setting, managing and monitoring organisational budgets, producing quarterly and annual accounts.
• Identify potential sources of income generation to support ongoing areas of work and submit funding applications
• Ensure the effective management of the financial functions within PDP
• Liaise with funding awards bodies to ensure contract and reporting compliance.
• Provide PDP Management committee with financial forecasts, plans, reports, accounts and recommendations for their consideration and approval
• Responsible for all contracts held by PDP for accommodation, services, insurances etc.

Health and Safety

Oversee the development and implementation of PDPs health and safety policies and procedures.

Confidentiality

You are expected to adhere to high standards of confidentiality and data protection at all times to safeguard staff and service users.

Personal Development

You are expected to pursue staff development and to use appropriate learning opportunities to improve your skills and knowledge.

Support

Support and advice is available from the PDP management committee.

Equal Opportunities

PDP is committed to equal opportunities in employment and service delivery. You will therefore be expected to carry out duties in compliance with Equal Opportunities legislation.

Location

Hybrid. Work locations in Buchanan Street, Leith, Edinburgh plus home working on a flexible basis to suit service delivery.

PVG Scheme

This post requires PVG Membership through Disclosure Scotland.

Undertake any other reasonable duties relevant to the post, as requested by PDP Management Committee

About me

I am an experienced PA employer and have been employing my own staff for twelve years. Quite simply my PAs are my enablers as they allow me the freedom, choice and control to live life just like everyone else.

I have Cerebral Palsy, which affects the use of my limbs. I can walk short distances with the aid of my stick and assistance from a PA. However, I generally use a power chair when out and about for mobility purposes.

The post

Your role will be to support me in my employment as a Peer Support and Learning Facilitator for a local voluntary sector organisation, The Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living (LCIL). The successful applicant will assist me with a variety of tasks directly and indirectly related to my job.

Currently I work on a hybrid basis working from the office or other locations on the days where we run our peer support groups and working from home other days. The office is based in Leith in the Norton Park complex. Therefore, you will be supporting me when I am either in the office and or working from home.

Essential criteria

• Must be computer literate and be competent in using Microsoft applications and have good written and oral command of English.
• You also be required to support me when running our peer support groups as instructed.
• A UK driver’s license is essential as you will be required to drive me to and from locations for work. You will be required to drive my motability vehicle, you must be over 25 to do this.
• Prior experience of supporting someone with a disability would be advantageous but not essential.
• You must also be willing to become a member of the PVG scheme.

Personal qualities

I am looking for someone who can be professional, both in my work environment and home, is reliable and enthusiastic. Somebody like-minded with a sense of humour would be desirable.

Hours and rate of pay

The post is for 16 per week, predominantly Tuesday, Wednesday 9.30 – 15.30 and Thursday 9.30 - 14.30 Plus up to an additional 3 hours per week for driving me to and from work between locations for work as required.

Flexibility is required. you may be asked to work additional hours as required by the employer.

The rate of pay is £13.60 per hour

The post will be offered based on the completion of paid trial shift(s); this will be confirmed at interview.

Make a difference to the lives of people (including those with disabilities and support needs) as they look for or progress within work.

The Action Group seeks a highly organised, approachable and skilled person to join its accredited Advice Services. In this role you will maximise people’s income as they consider working or progressing in work. Through providing expert benefits advice, support and representation, you will ensure people have all of the money they are entitled to and can make informed choices about work.

You will provide this service for people receiving supported employability advice through our partner organisations (All in Edinburgh and Advance).

You need to be warm and approachable, have excellent verbal and written skills, organisation skills and an eye for detail. In return you will join a supportive and highly professional team of advisors and undertake rewarding work.

A good understanding of welfare benefits, or experience of working with people with support needs, is highly desirable.

Applicants will be digitally competent. They will show a good understanding of equality and diversity issues and a commitment to support people from marginalised groups.

Location: Main base location can be either the employee’s home or at an Edinburgh Office Base. The project will involve travel across various locations within Edinburgh. If home-based, you will be required to attend meetings in person.

Background

Ecas is seeking to recruit a new chair for its Finance and Personnel Committee (F&PC). This role is a unique opportunity to contribute your financial expertise to a charity that has been supporting adults with physical disabilities for over 100 years.

Ecas is an Edinburgh-based charity and works to improve the quality of life of physically disabled people across Edinburgh and Lothian: promoting equality, choice and participation through our activities, befriending service, and grants fund.

As the charity is largely self-financed from income from its own investment portfolio (worth circa £4.5m), it provides Ecas the freedom to deliver its services in a way that works best for our service users. Latest impact stats here.

Role

The purpose of the F&PC is to advise the Board on the investment of Ecas’ assets and oversee implementation of the Board’s strategic policies relating to finance, personnel and health & safety. The focus of the F&PC and Board is to continue the policy of maximising benefit to disabled people whilst keeping expenditure under control.

As Chair of the committee, you will play a key role in overseeing the charity’s finances, including the management accounts, annual audit, budget, and investments. You will be responsible for reviewing the draft F&PC meeting papers prepared by the Chief Executive. The Chair of the F&PC will also be a Director (trustee) appointed by the Board.

This is a voluntary role that requires attendance at three F&PC meetings and three Board meetings a year. Occasional ad hoc meetings may be required. In-person attendance preferred for F&PC meetings.

Person Specification

Ecas is looking for someone who:

• Has experience in finance, accounting, auditing procedures, and investments.
• Has good communication skills and an ability to think strategically.
• Is passionate about using their expertise to support people with physical disabilities across Edinburgh and Lothian.
• Is committed to Ecas’ mission statement.

We value diversity, promote equality and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

Who Cares? Scotland is Scotland’s only national independent membership organisation for Care Experienced people. Our mission is to secure a lifetime of equality, respect, and love for Care Experienced people in Scotland and we currently have over 3000 Care Experienced members.

At the heart of Who Cares? Scotland’s work are the rights of Care Experienced children and young people, and the power of their voices to bring about positive change. We provide individual relationship-based independent advocacy and a broad range of imaginative participatory opportunity for Care Experienced young people across Scotland; we work alongside corporate parents and communities of all sorts to broaden understanding; we work with policy makers, leaders and elected representatives locally and nationally to shape law, policy and practice on the basis of all that can be learnt from the voices of those with experience of care – working together to build on the aspirations of The Promise and secure positive change.

This unique role offers the opportunity to listen to and work directly with children and young people with experience of care, in an individual relationship-based advocacy role, and within participation and group activity across our South East region.

The post-holder will be a key member of the Advocacy and Participation team, supporting young people from across to ensure their rights are upheld and their voices are heard. In this role you will have the opportunity to provide independent advocacy, children’s rights, and participation opportunities for children and young people who are looked after, Care Experienced, or subject to formal processes and structures. The role will see you actively participating in child’s plan meetings, children’s hearings, and other formal processes, as well as assisting children and young people to prepare for them. In partnership with professionals, carers, and organisations, you will help to achieve the best outcomes for children and young people by keeping detailed records of the work you undertake, writing liaison reports, and monitoring statistics.

As a vital part of the work of Who Cares? Scotland, your role will include facilitating group opportunities for and with children and young people. This includes providing engagement and participation opportunities throughout the Who Cares? Scotland local and national network, as well as meeting with care experienced children and young people to introduce the service in agreement with the local authority. Raising awareness of Who Cares? Scotland and its services with children, young people, professionals, and carers you will also be responsible for facilitating training amongst care corporate parents.

The right candidate for this post will be able to form positive relationships with children and young people and have good interpersonal skills. You will feel confident communicating with individuals and groups, both in writing and verbally, and be able to adapt to a wide range of contexts. Secure in making effective plans, as well as evidencing your work, you can prioritise and meet deadlines. You take enjoyment from working collaboratively with partners, believing in equal opportunities and inclusive working. Committed to children’s rights, you are someone who knows that all young people can make transformative change happen in their lives if given the opportunity. You can demonstrate knowledge of the current structure, developments, policy, and practice in relation to children and young people experiencing care in Scotland. You are also flexible, given the remit of the role, as some evening and weekend work will be necessary, along with a full driving licence and access to transport.

While we would welcome the knowledge gathered through relevant qualifications, we are just as interested in relevant work experience. We welcome and encourage applications from those with experience of care.

The successful candidate will be joining Who Cares? Scotland and working within the South East team at an exciting time, when the voices of those who are in or have experienced care are growing in power, individually and collectively – bringing with them insight, challenge, hope and change.

If this sounds like the role for you, we would love to hear from you. To arrange an informal conversation about this opportunity, please contact Ray MacLean, Manager of Advocacy and Participation, at rmaclean@whocaresscotland.org.

sparqs is a charity funded by the Scottish Funding Council (SFC), working with Scotland's university and college sectors. Our purpose is to ensure students are partners in shaping the quality of learning, making positive change to their own and others’ experience, however and wherever they learn. It aims to foster a culture of partnership between students and staff which enables the Scottish education sector to respond to challenges and realize its ambitions to provide the best possible experience for each and every student.

Volunteer Chair of Trustee Board

We are looking for a chair of Trustees who will lead our Board with integrity, insight and enthusiasm. This is an opportunity to guide a highly-regarded charity into its next exciting chapter.

As our new Chair you will have:

• Experience of being a strategic leader, including experience of working with a board either as a CEO/Director reporting to board, or as a board member/chair.
• Commitment and enthusiasm to the work of sparqs in terms of a student-led approach, role of student engagement in quality enhancement and value of partnership approaches.
• Ability to represent and promote the organisation publicly, acting as an ambassador and networker to further the attainment of organisational aims.
• Ability to influence, at a senior level, partner, and other stakeholder organisations particularly in the Scottish post-16 education sector.
• Commitment to the positive value of diversity, promoting equality and challenging discrimination and willingness to play an active role in creating an environment that promotes these values.

If you believe you have the experience and qualities we are seeking to contribute to this important organisation, we very much look forward to hearing from you. Working in a diverse sector and with diverse students, we are keen to receive applications from people of all backgrounds and with all different kinds of life experiences.

We are seeking a motivated and organized Events & Communications Coordinator to join our team. Reporting to the Events Manager, this role focuses on coordinating the delivery of Remembrance and Commemorative events that bring together the Armed Forces community, while also supporting the organisation’s communications and digital presence.

This is a mid-level role with opportunities to take ownership of projects, contribute creatively, and engage with a wide range of stakeholders.

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-profile events and shaping the organisation’s communications. You will gain exposure to a variety of projects, build relationships across the Armed Forces community, and help promote the Legion’s mission and values.

If you would like any further information on the role before applying, please contact Brian Ward (Events Manager) on b.ward@legionscotland.org.uk

Full details are available in the job description below.

legionscotland.org.uk/News/join-our-team-at-the-royal-british-legion-scotland

The Royal British Legion Scotland is a nationwide membership charity founded on the principles of supporting veterans and their families. As the organisation is currently undergoing an exciting period of strategic change, we are looking for a new National Treasurer to help support our charity to grow and develop.

The National Board of Trustees has 14 members who meet 4 times a year in Edinburgh. The role can be carried out remotely, with in -person attendance required at scheduled Board meetings and Annual Conference.

As Treasurer, you will play a crucial role in overseeing our finances and ensuring the financial health of the charity.

You will work closely with and be supported by the National Board of Trustees, the Finance Committee and Accounts Manager.

Edinburgh Young Carers is seeking a suitably experienced and qualified applicant to join the service in developing and providing high quality support to young carers in Edinburgh between the ages of 5 and 25 years, who care for someone with problematic substance use at home.

The postholder will work alongside colleagues to raise awareness of young carers and their support needs, identify hidden young carers, carry out Young Carers Statements/Adult Carer Support Plans and provide support to ensure that young carers’ identified personal outcomes are being met, in accordance with the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016.

The candidate will need to be suitably qualified and have proven experience of working with children and young people affected by parental substance use difficulties, with at least three years proven experience in a role including individual and group work. The candidate will also have a sound understanding of Child Protection issues and relevant legislation.

Organisation Profile

EYC is a voluntary organisation working with and on behalf of young carers throughout Edinburgh. We are one of the largest and most well established independent young carers organisations in Scotland. We have a strong commitment to the rights of children and young people.

Benefits

We take good care of our staff and offer a benefits package including: 27 days’ annual leave plus all public holidays (pro-rata for PT staff), 6% matched pension, free healthcare through Benenden Health after 6 months, hybrid working, flexible hours, Cycle to Work scheme and extensive training opportunities. We are also a recognised Carer Positive employer.