Inspiring Scotland
Inspiring Scotland

Charity registered in Scotland SC039605

Inspiring Scotland is a registered Scottish charity. Improving the life chances of children and young people is a strategic priority. In 2023/24, we funded and supported over 350 charities across 16 social impact funds, managing £46m of investment in charities and not-for-profit organisations. We currently have 54 full and part-time employees. We are passionate about addressing inequality and improving the lives of people in Scotland’s most vulnerable communities. We are a collaborative, supportive organisation that places high emphasis on teamwork, sharing best practice, and learning both internally and externally. We offer a positive, supportive, and inclusive work environment with regular training and development opportunities. We are a disability-confident employer committed to building a diverse staff team and to continual improvement by progressing actions within our Fair Work First, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, and Trauma-informed action plans. We have an active well-being programme led by the staff team, a calendar of social events, and team-building days. We are a flexible employer and offer an excellent benefits package.

Current vacancies

Connected Communities Lead

  • Full time
  • £28,000 – £32,000
  • Hybrid: Edinburgh
  • Closing 23rd November 2026

As Connected Communities Lead within Thrive Outdoors, you will help strengthen opportunities for children, young people, families and communities to connect through outdoor play and learning. Working closely with funded organisations, partners and the Scottish Government, you will coordinate programmes and funding, support community engagement and participation, share learning and impact, and help grow investment in outdoor community play across Scotland. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to Thrive Outdoors’ vision of embedding outdoor play and learning into the fabric of Scottish life so that all children can thrive.

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