Charity registered in Scotland SC042012
Govan Community Project (Scottish Charity No: SC042012) is a community based organisation working in south west
Glasgow.
Our purpose is: To achieve social justice in the areas of Govan and Craigton by building a strong community based on
equality, mutual respect, support, and integration.
Are you experienced in fundraising, passionate about social justice and ready to use your skills to make a difference for people seeking safety in Glasgow?
Govan Community Project provides a holistic range of support for individuals and families in the asylum and refugee community.
We are looking for a grants and trusts fundraiser who can transform human stories into powerful funding proposals. Your work will directly secure a combination of project and unrestricted funding needed to keep our essential services sustainable.
In this role we are looking for someone who:
- Has at least 2 years experience in a grants and trusts fundraising role and a history of securing grant funding in excess of £200,000 annually.
- Has knowledge of the Scottish charity funding sector, full cost recovery and budget planning
- Can create compelling narratives that highlight the real experiences and needs of our community
- Can develop a strong pipeline of grant prospects to diversify project and unrestricted funding
Why join us?
- An opportunity to use your skills for meaningful change
- Be part of a supportive, values-led team
- Work collaboratively with a diverse and inspiring community
- Contribute to work that challenges injustice and builds community
Working with us
- Office based in Govan with good public transport links
- Opportunities for blended working (following satisfactory probationary review)
- 35 days annual leave (pro rata including 6 floating public holiday days)
- Contractual sick pay
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Team Wellbeing activities
- Occasional evening or weekend work may be required
Our commitment to inclusion
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation. We recognize the unique skills and experience that each individual brings to our organization. We would particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of migration, the asylum system, or displacement.
As members of the Experts by Experience Employment Network, we encourage you to access support and guidance here: ebeemployment.org.uk/ebe
If you need support with your application, please contact:
recruitment@govancommunityproject.org.uk
For informal enquiries:
Contact Traci Kirkland, Chief Executive - Traci@govancommunityproject.org.uk
Are you experienced in fundraising, passionate about social justice and ready to use your skills to make a difference for people seeking safety in Glasgow?
Govan Community Project provides a holistic range of support for individuals and families in the asylum and refugee community.
Why join us?
- An opportunity to use your skills for meaningful change
- Be part of a supportive, values-led team
- Work collaboratively with a diverse and inspiring community
- Contribute to work that challenges injustice and builds community
Working with us
- Office based in Govan with good public transport links
- Opportunities for blended working (following satisfactory probationary review)
- 35 days annual leave (pro rata including 6 floating public holiday days)
- Contractual sick pay
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Team Wellbeing activities
- Occasional evening or weekend work may be required
Our commitment to inclusion
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation. We recognize the unique skills and experience that each individual brings to our organization. We would particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of migration, the asylum system, or displacement.
As members of the Experts by Experience Employment Network, we encourage you to access support and guidance here: https://www.ebeemployment.org.uk/ebe
If you need support with your application, please contact:
recruitment@govancommunityproject.org.uk
For informal enquiries:
Contact Traci Kirkland, Chief Executive - Traci@govancommunityproject.org.uk
Are you a welcoming and organised administrator passionate about social justice and ready to use your skills to create a safe, supportive space for people seeking safety in Glasgow?
Govan Community Project provides a holistic range of support for individuals and families in the asylum and refugee community.
We are looking for a reliable, compassionate, and efficient Operational Assistant who can be the welcoming first point of contact for visitors to our Govan office and provide administrative support across our team.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has prior experience in a reception or administrative role
- Can create a safe and welcoming environment for all office visitors
- Is confident in their ability to communicate with individuals experiencing language barriers with patience and empathy Is confident in handling telephone enquiries , signposting callers to relevant staff/external services
- Has excellent organisational and time management skills to manage generic inboxes and support colleagues with administrative tasks
- Possesses a basic understanding of the challenges faced by members of the asylum and refugee community.
- Feels confident to support volunteer receptionists with onboarding and rota schedules.
Why join us?
- An opportunity to use your administrative skills for meaningful social change.
- Be part of a supportive, values-led team.
- Work collaboratively with a diverse and inspiring community.
- Contribute to work that challenges injustice and builds community hope.
Working with us
- Office-based in Govan with good public transport links/free street parking.
- 35 days annual leave (pro rata, including 6 floating public holiday days).
- Contractual sick pay & Employee Assistance Programme.
- Regular team wellbeing activities.
Our commitment to inclusion
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation. We recognise the unique skills and experience that each individual brings. We would particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of migration, the asylum system, or displacement.
As members of the Experts by Experience Employment Network, we encourage you to access support and guidance here: ebeemployment.org.uk/ebe
Business Growth Manager - Voiceover Interpreting
- Part time
- £35,000 pro-rata
- On site: Glasgow (Govan/Cessnock)
- Closing 2nd October 2026
Turn commercial success into social change
Are you a commercially driven business growth professional who wants your work to create real social impact?
Voiceover Interpreting is a successful social enterprise providing high-quality interpreting and translation services while supporting the wider work of Govan Community Project with refugees and people seeking asylum. We are now entering an exciting new phase as we establish Voiceover as an independent Community Interest Company (CIC).
We're looking for a Business Growth Manager who can lead the strategic and commercial development of Voiceover Interpreting, helping us achieve ambitious growth while staying true to our social mission. You will build partnerships, secure contracts, identify new opportunities, and position Voiceover as a trusted provider of accessible, culturally competent language services in Scotland.
We are looking for someone who:
- Is passionate about inclusion and social justice
- Thrives in an environment where commercial success and social impact go hand in hand
- Has a strong track record of business growth, revenue generation, and market expansion
- Can build and nurture long term relationships with commissioners, public bodies and commercial partners
- Can translate data and market insight into commercial opportunities
- Has the drive and ambition to shape the future of an ambitious social enterprise
Why Join Voiceover?
Every contract you secure helps strengthen a social enterprise whose mission is to support accessibility, inclusion, and community connection.
You'll join an organisation with strong values, a respected reputation, and a clear vision for growth.
As the enterprise grows successfully, there is potential for this role to expand to full-time hours in the future.
Benefits include: 35 days annual leave (pro rata’d inclusive of 6 floating public holidays), employee assistance programme, contractual sick pay, blended working arrangements (post probationary period).
Our commitment to inclusion
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation. We recognise the unique skills and experience that each individual brings to our organisation. We would particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of migration, the asylum system, or displacement.
As members of the Experts by Experience Employment Network, we encourage you to access support and guidance here: ebeemployment.org.uk/ebe