Trust In Fife
Trust In Fife

Charity registered in Scotland SC021786

Trust in Fife was created in December 2008 with the merger of two long-standing Fife homelessness organisations, the Lomonds Trust and the Kirkcaldy Homeless Trust. Today we manage: Two temporary accommodation hostels in Kirkcaldy. Tenancy Share Project - a scheme to help homeless people under 35 successfully share private rental accommodation and divide costs. Fife Keyfund - a deposit guarantee scheme to help clients in to private rental accommodation. Two charity shops, the Cairn Centres in Lochgelly and Kirkcaldy.

Current vacancies

Operations Manager

  • Full time
  • £41,836
  • On site: Fife
  • Closing 1st May 2026

We are looking to appoint an Operations Manager, reporting to the CEO in a Leadership position. Due to the nature of our business, it is imperative that the successful candidate hold SVQ level 9 or higher in Housing or Social Care and SVQ level 9 Registered Manager (or equivalent). The candidate should also have experience of working in and knowledge of the homelessness sector.

About Us

At Trust in Fife, we take positive steps to prevent homelessness. We also provide temporary accommodation, with housing support on a one to one basis; we support our clients by hosting workshops that foster independent living skills, money management, healthy cooking and living and social inclusion.

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Our support extends beyond shelter, guiding clients through the entire process. Trust in Fife has a charity shop, the Cairn Centre, in Kirkcaldy, selling preowned goods to those who need it. The shop offers a delivery and collection service and offers volunteering opportunities.

In addition to this, we run Fife’s ethical letting agency and private sector advice hub.

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As we continue to grow, we are looking to appoint an Operations Manager:

The Role

The Operations Manager’s role is to support the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), by managing all operational aspects of Trust in Fife so that it achieves its objective of supporting homeless people, those who may be threatened with homelessness and disadvantaged people and in so doing meets its contractual obligations, financial commitments and regulatory requirements.

Maintaining registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) and a suitable PVG return are also requirements for the role. You will be required to take part in an on call service (one week in ten) for on call for our Housing Support Services.

Benefits

In return Trust in Fife offers:

  • 35 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time employees).
  • Additional annual leave days after 5 years’ service.
  • Company pension contributions.
  • PVG/Disclosure Scotland return paid for by the company.
  • Enhanced company sick pay.
  • Employee assistance programme.
  • Support with qualifications and training.
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