Jobs in Stirling North, Stirling

Bumblebees are in crisis. Could you help us in leading the fight to secure their future? We are looking for a Trustee with experience in Science & Conservation to join our Board.

The Trust is a UK wide science-led charity, concerned with halting and reversing the decline in bumblebees. We are governed by a Board of ten Trustees who work well together, and with the executive team with a spirit of openness and trust. We recruit individuals skilled in their field and passionate about nature, species conservation and bumblebees! We’re very proud of our inclusive culture at the Trust and we welcome applications from those who are new to trusteeship as well as those with previous experience. We want to hear how your lived experience will give us a better representation of the diverse audiences we seek to inspire to take action for bumblebees.

If you have a background in any of the following areas: bumblebee research, entomology, ecology, practical application of evidence for conservation, policy advocacy, data management and/or conservation-related education and training for citizen science projects, and an average of a day a month to take on this rewarding role please download the recruitment pack from our website for more information and details of how to apply.

Forth Valley Rape Crisis Centre is seeking a (temporary 12-month maternity cover) Advocacy Worker to support survivors of sexual violence, aged 13 and over, across the Forth Valley area through the criminal justice process.

This post will require a good understanding of the criminal justice system and a passion to support and empower survivors throughout the criminal justice process, and to be there for them whatever the outcome.

The successful applicant will be passionate, knowledgeable, diligent, and highly resilient with the ability to manage their own workload and to work with all different types of people including varying levels of vulnerability.

Should the successful applicant be available to start from 8th September a full handover from the postholder will be available but a good understanding of the justice system, a clear intersectional feminist understanding of gender-based violence, and some experience of support or advocacy type work would be highly advantageous. The ability to work collaboratively with other agencies and services to centre a survivor’s needs will be essential.

Volunteer Scotland is Scotland’s national centre for volunteering, and a key player in delivering the ambitions set out in Scotland’s Volunteering Action Plan. We also provide disclosure checks to the voluntary sector in Scotland. We believe that volunteering should be an enjoyable, rewarding and fulfilling experience for the volunteer; that volunteers have the right to be safe and protected in delivery their volunteering roles; and that to derive health and well-being benefits from volunteering requires regular and meaningful contributions of time.

Our mission is to create a Scotland where everyone can volunteer, more often, and throughout their lives.

We have recently developed and launched a new strategy Volunteer Scotland Strategy 2025 - 2030 which is ambitious and sets out our distinct contribution to the sector, and seeks to offer fresh, innovative and appealing services for members and non-members alike.

Our Values

We are determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by applying our values in everything we do: CARES

• Collaborative
• Accountable
• Respectful
• Effective
• Supportive

Through our values we will make the greatest difference for volunteers, those who support them, and Scotland's communities.

Role

We are delighted to announce an opportunity for a dedicated and experienced Policy Officer to join our team. This is an exciting time to join Volunteer Scotland ahead of the 2026 Scottish Elections.

Reporting to the Research and Policy Manager, you will track and interpret Scottish Government policy relevant to volunteering; use this policy context to inform the policy position of Volunteer Scotland and our partners; and support Volunteer Scotland’s key role in ensuring that public policy takes account of the contribution of volunteering to volunteers, beneficiaries and wider society. Working as part of a team to maximise Volunteer Scotland’s impact and influence on key decision makers in Scotland.

As Policy Officer, you will lead the Policy Champions Network and you will be responsible for taking forward the policy work of Volunteer Scotland by delivering our policy priorities with your work being measured against Research and Policy KPI targets.

Volunteer Scotland is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all backgrounds and sections of the community.

What will you receive?

You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your abilities with the opportunity to make a real difference every day. In addition, you will have excellent development opportunities including training, career development, and a range of e-learning courses.

You will also receive:

• Hybrid Working
• Enhanced parental leave
• Group Life Assurance
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Company contributory pension
• Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling services
• Employer Supported Volunteering Days x 3 (pro-rated)
• 28 Days Annual leave (inclusive of 3 floating public holiday days), rising to 33 days plus 5 fixed public holidays. (The office is normally closed between Christmas and New Year and any weekdays in between are given as additional leave).
• Annual Learning and Wellbeing allowance

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Award-Winning Community Links Worker (CLW) team in Stirling. We are seeking a motivated and compassionate individual to fill this post. Experience of working with people living with poor mental health is essential. As is an understanding of personal outcomes, person-centred support and trauma- informed practice.

Established in 2022 the CLW team are supported by the Clackmannanshire and Stirling Health and Social Care Partnership, and hosted by SVE (with the Clackmannanshire team members hosted by CTSI). The team have recently been awarded ‘Team of The Year’ at the inaugural VHS Community Link Worker Awards.

The Community Links Workers are based in GP practices and help people to access the wide range of local support provided by Third Sector organisations, helping them to reconnect and understand how they can improve and sustain their own health and wellbeing. The Community Link Worker will be fully integrated in day-to-day work of the practice staff to inform and provide community connections to service users; will be line managed through SVE; and will work with local volunteer Community Health Champions.

Stirlingshire Voluntary Enterprise (SVE) is Stirling's local third sector interface (TSI). TSI's exist to build empowered communities with a thriving third sector, which consists of community groups, voluntary organisations, charities and social enterprises. SVE provides services, aimed to build third sector capacity, structured around the themes of third sector excellence and resilience, social innovation, volunteering, community development and third sector involvement in community planning and decision making.

SVE are committed to being an inclusive and flexible employer and to providing opportunities for continuous professional development. We offer excellent terms and conditions such as:

• 40 days annual leave (pro rata) including public holidays,
• 6% employer pension contribution (following completion of probation)
• Death in service policy (following completion of probation)
• Access to bike library for active travel

We are based in modern office facilities near the centre of town and train station with local amenities including shops, restaurants, and green space.

Join Us at Paws for Progress! Do you love dogs? Want to help young people thrive? Believe in the power of human-animal interactions?

Paws for Progress is recruiting new volunteers to join our Board of Directors!

We’re a values-driven organisation working with people and dogs to create positive change across Central Scotland. We’re looking for passionate people who care about making a difference and can offer a few hours a month.

We particularly welcome applications from those with skills in:

• Finance
• Human Resources
• Marketing
• Employability, fundraising, or business development

No previous board experience needed — just a passion to learn and contribute! This is a great opportunity to grow professionally and support a cause you care about; helping people and dogs improve and enrich each other’s lives.

Could you be Key?

Being a support worker is a role where you can make every day matter. It's a job with challenges that make your heart beat faster, where you can give something of yourself and empower amazing people on their journey through life.

At key we support disabled people of all ages to make every day matter.

We are passionate about being the very best employer we can be, ensuring our staff feel well supported and valued in their roles. As well as being part of a supportive, local team you will be eligible for:

• Main Grade Hourly Rate £12.50 (Induction and Relief Register Hourly Rate £12)
• Sleepover hourly rate of £12.00.
• Competitive annual leave and company sick pay.
• Annual SSSC fees paid for all contracted support workers
• Enhanced pay for work on targeted Public Holidays.
• Paid Membership of Disclosure Scotland’s PVG Scheme.
• Full, in-depth training for your role.
• Fully funded SVQ qualification with support provided to achieve this.
• Employee Assistance Programme offering free confidential counselling, advice and support on a wide range of issues.
• A Workplace Pension.
• Free access to occupational health support.
• Credit Union Membership.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Costco Membership.
• Blue Light Card/Blue Light Ticket registration which offer a range of discounts and savings.
• Concerts for Carers registration.

Join us and make every day matter! Support Workers and Relief Support Workers.

No experience necessary! Training and support will be given to help you achieve your full potential.

If you would like to get involved in support work but cannot commit to a contract due to other commitments, we also have opportunities for you to complement our existing workers by joining our relief register of bank support workers. This will mean you can work in a way that best suits you and fits with your life.