Jobs in Ayr North, South Ayrshire
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Top job! Director of Income Generation and Communications
- Full time
- £48,000 – £54,000
- On site: Ayr / Kilmarnock
- Closing 25th June 2026
About Ayrshire Cancer Support
We are here for anyone in Ayrshire affected by cancer, regardless of diagnosis, age, stage or level of need. We support people with their own diagnosis, the diagnosis of a loved one, or if they are bereaved by cancer. Our services are professional, individualised, holistic and comprehensive and include patient transport, counselling, complementary therapies, support for children and young people, wellbeing activities, and specialist information and support. As a self-funded local charity, we punch well above our weight and rely on the generosity of our supporters, partners, and community to continue delivering these vital services.
Director of Income Generation and Communications
We are seeking a collaborative, proactive, and adaptable Director of Income Generation and Communications to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for an empowering and inspiring leader to help grow income and ensure that people affected by cancer across Ayrshire continue to receive the free practical and emotional support that means so much to individuals and families in our communities.
Reporting to our Chief Executive, you will lead and support our Income Generation and Communications Team and hold overall responsibility for our fundraising, retail and communications operation, developing and delivering strategies that grow awareness and sustainable income, by strengthening engagement with supporters, partners, beneficiaries, and the wider community. The postholder will provide leadership across fundraising and retail, driving an integrated approach to income generation, events, supporter engagement, and communications. You will ensure compelling impact-led messaging that strengthens donor understanding and encourages long-term, committed giving.
This is a full-time, on-site role working 35 hours per week, with some evening and weekend working expected to support events, campaigns, retail activity, and key charity activities. The salary for the role will range between £48,000 and £54,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
If you are an experienced leader who believes in the power of fundraising and community to change lives, we would love to hear from you. This is a chance to join a compassionate, ambitious local charity and make a lasting difference to people affected by cancer across Ayrshire.
Full details of the role can be found within our Recruitment Pack.
Top job! Community Engagement Manager
- Part time
- £51,075 – £55,259 pro-rata
- Hybrid: Ayr
- Closing 22nd June 2026
Join our team as Community Engagement Manager! We are seeking a Community Engagement Manager who has a passion for driving forward community initiatives and programmes.
We are looking for a Community Engagement Manager who not only has the technical expertise but who can lead on our Community Engagement Strategy and has excellent project management and communication skills. We are looking for our new Community Engagement Manager to be forward-thinking with a strong commitment to enhancing developing and maintaining relationships with partners and funders.
The team at Ayrshire Housing are welcoming, dynamic and ambitious. We have a reputation as a great place to work, promoting excellent performance in a supportive environment.
You will have the opportunity to join this team just as our new 5-year business plan launches, giving you a real opportunity to help shape the future of Ayrshire Housing.
Our Offer
At Ayrshire Housing, we believe in looking after our employees. As part of our team, you will enjoy a competitive Total Reward package including:
- Competitive salary recognising your experience and expertise
- Generous annual leave entitlement of 40 days per annum (inclusive of public holidays)
- Generous final salary pension
- Meaningful work and having a real contribution to the success of Ayrshire Housing
- Opportunities for professional growth through learning and development
- Agile working including flexi-time and hybrid working arrangements (role dependent)
- Access to a range of discounts through our membership of the Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce
- Employee counselling service
- Payment of one set of professional fees per annum
- Enhanced sickness absence pay
- Cycle 2 work scheme
- Ability to apply for a Blue Light Card
Trustee Treasurer
- Management Board
- Unpaid
- Hybrid: Scotland (online meetings occasionally on site: Ayr or Glasgow)
- Closing 1st July 2026
Action Against Stalking is seeking a committed and passionate trustee to join our small but mighty team. We are looking for an experienced individual with accountancy and charity treasury skills who can support our CEO and fellow trustees by providing strong financial oversight, sound judgement, and strategic input.
This is an important governance role with a commitment of around five hours per month, including quarterly board meetings. The successful candidate will help strengthen the charity’s financial stewardship, contribute to effective governance, and support the long-term sustainability of our work.
About Action Against Stalking
Action Against Stalking is a specialist charity that provides person-centred support to victims of stalking while also working to raise awareness, influence change, and improve understanding of stalking across Scotland. Around 70% of our work is funded through the Scottish Government’s Victim-Centred Approach Fund (VCAF), with other major donors also playing an important role in sustaining and developing our services.
Our annual report showcases the impact of our small but mighty team and the breadth of our work across education, prevention, campaigning, and direct victim support. Together, these activities help us champion the rights of victims and strengthen responses to stalking in communities, services, and systems.
Annual Report 2024 - 2025 - Action Against Stalking
Skills and attributes
- Experience in accountancy, financial management, or charity treasury
- A compassionate and values-led approach
- Understanding of person-centred support for victims
- A collaborative and co-creative style of working
- Ability to contribute to governance, strategy, and sound decision-making
Why join us?
This is a rewarding opportunity to use your financial expertise to support a specialist charity making a real difference to the lives of stalking victims. As a trustee, you will help shape our future direction, strengthen our governance, and contribute to a cause that is both urgent and impactful across Scotland.
We warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those who are currently underrepresented on charity boards across Scotland, including women, people of colour, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, younger people, and those with relevant lived experience or who are new to governance.
As Treasurer Trustee, strong accountancy and financial management expertise is essential to help ensure effective stewardship of our resources, robust financial oversight, and the long-term sustainability of our work.
We value integrity, compassion, and a commitment to person-centred approaches, alongside diverse perspectives and different ways of thinking. We are committed to building an inclusive, values-led, and well-governed trustee team that reflects the communities we serve and strengthens our impact across Scotland.