About Us

Samaritans of Edinburgh and the Lothians is a registered Scottish charity whose vision is that fewer people die by suicide. Based in Edinburgh, our volunteers provide confidential emotional support 24/7 via phone, email, and online chat. Our branch is run almost entirely by volunteers and we operate a successful charity shop, which is our largest regular income source.

Our Mission

• To provide 24/7 confidential emotional support for anyone struggling to cope.
• To provide people with somewhere to turn to and get support when they need it most.
• To collaborate with Samaritans Central Charity and affiliated branches to further these objectives.

Organisational Structure

• The Board of Trustees includes the Branch Director, Secretary, Treasurer, and up to eight elected trustees, all unpaid volunteers.
• The Branch Leadership Team (BLT) manages day-to-day operations.
• The Board meets at least four times a year, often more frequently.

The Role: Accountant

We are seeking a paid, part-time Accountant to support our voluntary Treasurer. This is a key role in ensuring the financial health and compliance of our branch and shop.

Full job description is available to download below.