Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland
Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland

Charity registered in Scotland SC018761

Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS) is a Scottish health charity, caring for and supporting people after stroke, or diagnosis of a chest or heart condition. We offer vital advice and information to people and their families, delivering support services in the community. We believe everyone has the right to live life to the full, so we are committed to influencing public policy to ensure those affected get the services they so badly need. Our ambition is to be Scotland’s leading organisation for community driven support for people with these health conditions.

Current vacancies

Community and Schools Fundraiser

  • Full time
  • £35,000
  • Remote: Home based, covering Edinburgh and the Lothians, plus travel throughout Scotland
  • Closing 20th November 2026

Every day, people across Scotland are adjusting to life following a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition, after experiencing a stroke or dealing with Long Covid. At Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS), Scotland's leading health charity, we're working to ensure there is No Life Half Lived, and you could play a vital role in making that happen.

We provide a range of services, notably through our Community Healthcare Support Service, which delivers supported self-management and recovery services across Scotland.

By joining CHSS as Schools & Community Fundraiser, you’ll have a real opportunity to help people move beyond simply surviving, towards managing their health, regaining confidence and independence and connecting with their communities.

About the Role

It’s an exciting opportunity to join our Fundraising Team and help grow community fundraising income across Scotland for Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland.

As our Schools & Community Fundraiser, you’ll play a vital role in inspiring people to support CHSS through schools, community groups, local organisations and individual fundraising initiatives.

Working as part of a friendly, supportive and passionate team, you’ll build meaningful relationships, deliver engaging campaigns such as our Tartan Tea Party and Futurepreneurs Schools Programme, recruit and support volunteers, and encourage people to fundraise in ways that are personal to them.

Through creativity, excellent supporter stewardship and proactive outreach, you’ll create memorable supporter experiences, grow sustainable income, develop long-term community partnerships and help bring communities together to make a lasting difference to the lives of people affected by chest, heart and stroke conditions.

If you’re passionate about people, communities and making a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Why Join CHSS?

At CHSS, you'll be joining a charity where your work has a genuine impact on people's lives across Scotland.

Our colleagues describe working at CHSS as rewarding, fulfilling, impactful, friendly and inclusive, reflecting both the purpose of our work and the supportive culture we continue to build together.

We value people with different experiences, skills and perspectives. Our colleagues join us at many stages of their careers, from those taking their first steps into employment, to professionals seeking a new challenge, people changing sectors, and those looking to use their experience in a purpose-driven organisation. What unites us is a shared commitment to improving the lives of people across Scotland.

What We Can Offer You

Working at CHSS means being part of a passionate organisation that makes a real difference every day. We offer:

  • A rewarding, positive and supportive work environment
  • Company pension scheme
  • Generous annual leave entitlement
  • Company sick pay scheme
  • Employee wellbeing support
  • Life assurance

For full range of our benefits, please see the Benefit Summary document, on our website.

Flexible Working

CHSS also supports flexible recruitment through Working Families and we are “Happy to Talk Flexible Working”. While we encourage flexibility wherever possible, please note that our Retail Shop roles operate within set business hours of 10:00 am to 5:00 pm to meet the needs of the business.

Safeguarding and Equality

In line with our commitment to safeguarding, this role is subject to a PVG check.

CHSS is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and to creating an environment free from unlawful discrimination. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and aim to ensure that no applicant, volunteer or colleague is treated unfairly because of their background or circumstances.

Shortlist

Self Management Lead (South)

  • Full time
  • £36,261
  • Remote: South (Covering Dumfries & Galloway and Borders)
  • Closing 6th December 2026

Every day, people across Scotland are adjusting to life following a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition, after experiencing a stroke or dealing with Long Covid. At Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS), Scotland's leading health charity, we're working to ensure there is No Life Half Lived, and you could play a vital role in making that happen.

We provide a range of services, notably through our Community Healthcare Support Service, which delivers supported self management and recovery services across Scotland.

By joining CHSS as a Volunteering Officer, you’ll have a real opportunity to help people move beyond simply surviving, towards managing their health, regaining confidence and independence and connecting with their communities.

About the Role

As part of our scale up of service delivery, we have an exciting opportunity to join CHSS during a period of service growth. As Self Management Lead, you will lead the operational delivery and ongoing development of CHSS’s flagship self management programmes, including the Chronic Disease Self Management Programme, Living Well with Aphasia programme and structured 1-2-1 support service offer for people living with our conditions.

These nationally recognised programmes empower people to build skills, confidence and independence, supporting them to live well with and beyond their condition. Your leadership will ensure high quality, accessible and resilient delivery across the South of Scotland, responding to local needs while maintaining national consistency.

You will be responsible for:

• Leading and supporting teams to deliver evidence based self management programmes

• Ensuring continuity and resilience of services across your designated area

• Implementing local operational plans to increase reach, manage risk and safeguard delivery

A key aspect of this role is embedding a culture of continuous improvement, quality assurance and learning. You will monitor performance, use data and lived experience feedback to identify opportunities for improvement, and ensure services consistently meet CHSS standards, regulatory requirements and community needs.

You will champion evidence-based practice and support innovation that strengthens outcomes for people affected by long term conditions and communication disability.

In addition, there will be the requirement of the role holder to be a visible and vocal advocate for the charity that ensures our position as a key 3rd sector partner within NHS Health Board areas and other geographic systems of health and social care. The active and continuous development of senior system relationships will underpin the delivery of the role and ensure the long term success of the charity and the delivery of our No Life Half Lived Strategy.

The postholder will cover service delivery across Dumfries & Galloway and Borders. In addition, travel across Scotland will be required for training and meetings with the wider organisation.

Why Join CHSS?

At CHSS, you'll be joining a charity where your work has a genuine impact on people's lives across Scotland.

Our colleagues describe working at CHSS as rewarding, fulfilling, impactful, friendly and inclusive, reflecting both the purpose of our work and the supportive culture we continue to build together.

We value people with different experiences, skills and perspectives. Our colleagues join us at many stages of their careers, from those taking their first steps into employment, to professionals seeking a new challenge, people changing sectors, and those looking to use their experience in a purpose-driven organisation. What unites us is a shared commitment to improving the lives of people across Scotland.

What We Can Offer You

Working at CHSS means being part of a passionate organisation that makes a real difference every day. We offer:

• A rewarding, positive and supportive work environment

• Company pension scheme

• Generous annual leave entitlement

• Company sick pay scheme

• Employee wellbeing support

• Life assurance

For full range of our benefits, please see the Benefit Summary document attached to our advert.

Flexible Working

CHSS also supports flexible recruitment through Working Families and we are “Happy to Talk Flexible Working”. While we encourage flexibility wherever possible, please note that our Retail Shop roles operate within set business hours of 10:00 am to 5:00 pm to meet the needs of the business.

Safeguarding and Equality

In line with our commitment to safeguarding, this role is subject to a PVG.

CHSS is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and to creating an environment free from unlawful discrimination. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and aim to ensure that no applicant, volunteer or colleague is treated unfairly because of their background or circumstances.

Shortlist

Community Engagement Coordinator

  • Full time
  • £28,000
  • Hybrid: Edinburgh
  • Closing 2nd December 2026

Every day, people across Scotland are adjusting to life following a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition, after experiencing a stroke or dealing with Long Covid. At Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS), Scotland's leading health charity, we're working to ensure there is No Life Half Lived, and you could play a vital role in making that happen.

We provide a range of services, notably through our Community Healthcare Support Service, which delivers supported self management and recovery services across Scotland.

By joining CHSS as a Community Engagement Coordinator, you’ll have a real opportunity to help people move beyond simply surviving, towards managing their health, regaining confidence and independence and connecting with their communities.

About the Role

We’re recruiting a Community Engagement Coordinator to build strong connections with communities and local partners, helping more people take steps to protect their health.

Working within our External Engagement function and alongside Health Defence colleagues, you’ll help deliver Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland and the Scottish Government’s Healthy Heart and Lung Checks, taking prevention directly into communities across Scotland.

You’ll work alongside our Health Defence Hubs in Glasgow, Aberdeen and Tayside, as well as our proposed new hub in Ayrshire and Arran, developing relationships with local organisations, services and communities.

A big part of the role will be increasing our reach and referrals, creating new routes into CHSS and making sure people who may be less likely to access traditional health services can connect with the right support.

We’re looking for someone with experience in community development or engagement and the ability to work confidently with diverse communities, including ethnic minority communities and people who can face greater barriers to accessing health support.

At Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland, our ambition is No Life Half Lived. This role will help us reach people earlier, reduce health inequalities and ensure more people can access the prevention and support they need.

If you have the experience and want to be part of this work, we’d like to hear from you.

Why Join CHSS?

At CHSS, you'll be joining a charity where your work has a genuine impact on people's lives across Scotland.

Our colleagues describe working at CHSS as rewarding, fulfilling, impactful, friendly and inclusive, reflecting both the purpose of our work and the supportive culture we continue to build together.

We value people with different experiences, skills and perspectives. Our colleagues join us at many stages of their careers, from those taking their first steps into employment, to professionals seeking a new challenge, people changing sectors, and those looking to use their experience in a purpose-driven organisation. What unites us is a shared commitment to improving the lives of people across Scotland.

What We Can Offer You

Working at CHSS means being part of a passionate organisation that makes a real difference every day. We offer:

  • A rewarding, positive and supportive work environment
  • Company pension scheme
  • Generous annual leave entitlement
  • Company sick pay scheme
  • Employee wellbeing support
  • Life assurance

For full range of our benefits, please see the Benefit Summary document attached to our advert.

Flexible Working

CHSS also supports flexible recruitment through Working Families and we are “Happy to Talk Flexible Working”. While we encourage flexibility wherever possible, please note that our Retail Shop roles operate within set business hours of 10:00 am to 5:00 pm to meet the needs of the business.

Safeguarding and Equality

In line with our commitment to safeguarding, this role is subject to a Basic Disclosure check.

CHSS is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and to creating an environment free from unlawful discrimination. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and aim to ensure that no applicant, volunteer or colleague is treated unfairly because of their background or circumstances.

Shortlist

Peer Connection Lead

  • Full time
  • £30,500
  • Hybrid/Remote: Edinburgh
  • Closing 2nd December 2026

Every day, people across Scotland are adjusting to life following a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition, after experiencing a stroke or dealing with Long Covid. At Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS), Scotland's leading health charity, we're working to ensure there is No Life Half Lived, and you could play a vital role in making that happen.

We provide a range of services, notably through our Community Healthcare Support Service, which delivers supported self management and recovery services across Scotland.

By joining CHSS as the Peer Connection Lead you’ll have a real opportunity to help people move beyond simply surviving, towards managing their health, regaining confidence and independence and connecting with their communities.

About the Role

Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland is building a brand-new Peer Connection Team within our Peer and Lived Experience function, helping people with chest, heart and stroke conditions and Long Covid connect with others who understand what they’re going through.

At CHSS, we believe in No Life Half Lived, and peer connection can be a powerful part of helping people build confidence, feel less alone and live the life they want to lead.

As our Peer Connection Lead, you’ll play a key role in building and developing this new area of support. You’ll guide the Peer Connection Coordinators, help shape how the team works and make sure people receive a consistent, welcoming and person-centred experience.

You’ll work across CHSS and with volunteers and local partners to build opportunities for peer connection, strengthen pathways into support and identify where we can do more.

We’re looking for someone who:

  • understands how to build a new service or function and turn ideas into practical ways of working
  • connects naturally with people and builds trust
  • can guide good practice while giving people the confidence to make decisions
  • can lead, support and bring out the best in staff
  • is organised and comfortable balancing day-to-day delivery with developing something new
  • enjoys building strong relationships across teams, with volunteers and external partners
  • can spot opportunities, solve problems and make things happen
  • wants to help shape the future of peer connection at CHSS

This is a chance to lead a new team from the start and make a real difference to how people experience support after a diagnosis or life-changing health event.

Why Join CHSS?

At CHSS, you'll be joining a charity where your work has a genuine impact on people's lives across Scotland.

Our colleagues describe working at CHSS as rewarding, fulfilling, impactful, friendly and inclusive, reflecting both the purpose of our work and the supportive culture we continue to build together.

We value people with different experiences, skills and perspectives. Our colleagues join us at many stages of their careers, from those taking their first steps into employment, to professionals seeking a new challenge, people changing sectors, and those looking to use their experience in a purpose-driven organisation. What unites us is a shared commitment to improving the lives of people across Scotland.

What We Can Offer You

Working at CHSS means being part of a passionate organisation that makes a real difference every day. We offer:

- A rewarding, positive and supportive work environment

- Company pension scheme

- Generous annual leave entitlement

- Company sick pay scheme

- Employee wellbeing support

- Life assurance

For the full range of our benefits, please see the Benefit Summary document on the CHSS website.

Flexible Working

CHSS also supports flexible recruitment through Working Families and we are “Happy to Talk Flexible Working”. While we encourage flexibility wherever possible, please note that our Retail Shop roles operate within set business hours of 10:00 am to 5:00 pm to meet the needs of the business.

Safeguarding and Equality

In line with our commitment to safeguarding, this role is subject to a PVG check.

CHSS is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and to creating an environment free from unlawful discrimination.

Shortlist

Peer Connection Coordinator East

  • Full time
  • £27,000
  • On site/Hybrid: Lothian Tayside, Fife, Borders and Grampian Forth Valley
  • Closing 2nd December 2026

Every day, people across Scotland are adjusting to life following a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition, after experiencing a stroke or dealing with Long Covid. At Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS), Scotland's leading health charity, we're working to ensure there is No Life Half Lived, and you could play a vital role in making that happen.

We provide a range of services, notably through our Community Healthcare Support Service, which delivers supported self management and recovery services across Scotland. By joining CHSS as a Peer Connection Coordinator, you’ll have a real opportunity to help people move beyond simply surviving, towards managing their health, regaining confidence

and independence and connecting with their communities.

About the Role

Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland is building a brand-new Peer Connection Team within our Peer and Lived Experience function, helping people with chest, heart and stroke conditions and Long Covid connect with others who understand what they’re going through. At CHSS, we believe in No Life Half Lived, and peer connection can be a powerful part of helping people build confidence, feel less alone and live the life they want to lead.

As a Peer Connection Coordinator, you’ll work directly with people to understand what matters to them and help them find the peer support that feels right for them – from attending a group to meet people and share experiences or take part in an activity you might enjoy. You’ll help people build confidence and overcome the practical barriers that can sometimes make taking that first step difficult. You’ll also work alongside volunteers, CHSS teams and local partners to develop more ways for people to connect.

We’re looking for someone who:

• connects naturally with people and builds trust

• is a good listener and takes time to understand what matters to someone

• can encourage and empower people who need extra support

• is confident managing a varied caseload and balancing different priorities

• enjoys building relationships and turning ideas into action

• wants to be part of something new and help shape how peer connection develops across CHSS

This is a chance to join a new team from the start and make a real difference to how people experience support after a diagnosis or life-changing health event.

This role covers Lothian Tayside, Fife, Borders and Grampian Forth Valley.

Why Join CHSS?

At CHSS, you'll be joining a charity where your work has a genuine impact on people's lives across Scotland. Our colleagues describe working at CHSS as rewarding, fulfilling, impactful, friendly and inclusive, reflecting both the purpose of our work and the supportive culture we continue to build together.

We value people with different experiences, skills and perspectives. Our colleagues join us at many stages of their careers, from those taking their first steps into employment, to professionals seeking a new challenge, people changing sectors, and those looking to use their experience in a purpose-driven organisation. What unites us is a shared commitment to improving the lives of people across Scotland.

What We Can Offer You

Working at CHSS means being part of a passionate organisation that makes a real difference every day.

We offer:

  • A rewarding, positive and supportive work environment
  • Company pension scheme
  • Generous annual leave entitlement
  • Company sick pay scheme
  • Employee wellbeing support
  • Life assurance

For full range of our benefits, please see the Benefit Summary document attached to the advert on the CHSS website.

Flexible Working

CHSS also supports flexible recruitment through Working Families and we are “Happy to Talk Flexible Working”. While we encourage flexibility wherever possible, please note that our Retail Shop roles operate within set business hours of 10:00 am to 5:00 pm to meet the needs of the business.

Safeguarding and Equality

In line with our commitment to safeguarding, this role is subject to a PVG check. CHSS is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and to creating an environment free from unlawful discrimination. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and aim to ensure that no applicant, volunteer or colleague is treated unfairly because of their background or circumstances.

Shortlist

Peer Connection Coordinator West

  • Full time
  • £27,000
  • Hybrid/Remote: Greater Glasgow & Clyde, Ayrshire & Arran, Lanarkshire, Dumfries and Galloway
  • Closing 2nd December 2026

About the Role

Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland is building a brand-new Peer Connection Team within our Peer and Lived Experience function, helping people with chest, heart and stroke conditions and Long Covid connect with others who understand what they’re going through. At CHSS, we believe in No Life Half Lived, and peer connection can be a powerful part of helping people build confidence, feel less alone and live the life they want to lead.

As a Peer Connection Coordinator, you’ll work directly with people to understand what matters to them and help them find the peer support that feels right for them – from attending a group to meet people and share experiences or take part in an activity you might enjoy. You’ll help people build confidence and overcome the practical barriers that can sometimes make taking that first step difficult. You’ll also work alongside volunteers, CHSS teams and local partners to develop more ways for people to connect.

We’re looking for someone who:

• connects naturally with people and builds trust

• is a good listener and takes time to understand what matters to someone

• can encourage and empower people who need extra support

• is confident managing a varied caseload and balancing different priorities

• enjoys building relationships and turning ideas into action

• wants to be part of something new and help shape how peer connection develops across CHSS

This is a chance to join a new team from the start and make a real difference to how people experience support after a diagnosis or life-changing health event.

This role covers Greater Glasgow & Clyde, Ayrshire & Arran, Lanarkshire and Dumfries and Galloway.

Why Join CHSS?

At CHSS, you'll be joining a charity where your work has a genuine impact on people's lives across Scotland. Our colleagues describe working at CHSS as rewarding, fulfilling, impactful, friendly and inclusive, reflecting both the purpose of our work and the supportive culture we continue to build together.

We value people with different experiences, skills and perspectives. Our colleagues join us at many stages of their careers, from those taking their first steps into employment, to professionals seeking a new challenge, people changing sectors, and those looking to use their experience in a purpose-driven organisation. What unites us is a shared commitment to improving the lives of people across Scotland.

What We Can Offer You

Working at CHSS means being part of a passionate organisation that makes a real difference every day.

We offer:

  • A rewarding, positive and supportive work environment
  • Company pension scheme
  • Generous annual leave entitlement
  • Company sick pay scheme
  • Employee wellbeing support
  • Life assurance

For full range of our benefits, please see the Benefit Summary document attached to the advert on the CHSS website.

Flexible Working

CHSS also supports flexible recruitment through Working Families and we are “Happy to Talk Flexible Working”. While we encourage flexibility wherever possible, please note that our Retail Shop roles operate within set business hours of 10:00 am to 5:00 pm to meet the needs of the business.

Safeguarding and Equality

In line with our commitment to safeguarding, this role is subject to a PVG check. CHSS is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and to creating an environment free from unlawful discrimination. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and aim to ensure that no applicant, volunteer or colleague is treated unfairly because of their background or circumstances.

Shortlist

Peer Connection Coordinator North

  • Full time
  • £27,000
  • Hybrid/Remote: Highland & Islands, Grampian & West Coast
  • Closing 2nd December 2026

Every day, people across Scotland are adjusting to life following a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition, after experiencing a stroke or dealing with Long Covid. At Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS), Scotland's leading health charity, we're working to ensure there is No Life Half Lived, and you could play a vital role in making that happen.

We provide a range of services, notably through our Community Healthcare Support Service, which delivers supported self management and recovery services across Scotland. By joining CHSS as a Peer Connection Coordinator, you’ll have a real opportunity to help people move beyond simply surviving, towards managing their health, regaining confidence and independence and connecting with their communities.

About the Role

Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland is building a brand-new Peer Connection Team within our Peer and Lived Experience function, helping people with chest, heart and stroke conditions and Long Covid connect with others who understand what they’re going through. At CHSS, we believe in No Life Half Lived, and peer connection can be a powerful part of helping people build confidence, feel less alone and live the life they want to lead.

As a Peer Connection Coordinator, you’ll work directly with people to understand what matters to them and help them find the peer support that feels right for them – from attending a group to meet people and share experiences or take part in an activity you might enjoy. You’ll help people build confidence and overcome the practical barriers that can sometimes make taking that first step difficult. You’ll also work alongside volunteers, CHSS teams and local partners to develop more ways for people to connect.

We’re looking for someone who:

• connects naturally with people and builds trust

• is a good listener and takes time to understand what matters to someone

• can encourage and empower people who need extra support

• is confident managing a varied caseload and balancing different priorities

• enjoys building relationships and turning ideas into action

• wants to be part of something new and help shape how peer connection develops across CHSS

This is a chance to join a new team from the start and make a real difference to how people experience support after a diagnosis or life-changing health event.

This role covers Highland & Islands, Grampian & West Coast.

Why Join CHSS?

At CHSS, you'll be joining a charity where your work has a genuine impact on people's lives across Scotland. Our colleagues describe working at CHSS as rewarding, fulfilling, impactful, friendly and inclusive, reflecting both the purpose of our work and the supportive culture we continue to build together.

We value people with different experiences, skills and perspectives. Our colleagues join us at many stages of their careers, from those taking their first steps into employment, to professionals seeking a new challenge, people changing sectors, and those looking to use their experience in a purpose-driven organisation. What unites us is a shared commitment to improving the lives of people across Scotland.

What We Can Offer You

Working at CHSS means being part of a passionate organisation that makes a real difference every day.

We offer:

  • A rewarding, positive and supportive work environment
  • Company pension scheme
  • Generous annual leave entitlement
  • Company sick pay scheme
  • Employee wellbeing support
  • Life assurance

For full range of our benefits, please see the Benefit Summary document attached to the advert on the CHSS website.

Flexible Working

CHSS also supports flexible recruitment through Working Families and we are “Happy to Talk Flexible Working”. While we encourage flexibility wherever possible, please note that our Retail Shop roles operate within set business hours of 10:00 am to 5:00 pm to meet the needs of the business.

Safeguarding and Equality

In line with our commitment to safeguarding, this role is subject to a PVG check. CHSS is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and to creating an environment free from unlawful discrimination. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and aim to ensure that no applicant, volunteer or colleague is treated unfairly because of their background or circumstances.

Shortlist

Volunteering Officer (Recruitment, Induction & Training) - East

  • Full time
  • £25,585
  • On site: East of Scotland
  • Closing 27th November 2026

Every day, people across Scotland are adjusting to life following a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition, after experiencing a stroke or dealing with Long Covid. At Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS), Scotland's leading health charity, we're working to ensure there is No Life Half Lived, and you could play a vital role in making that happen.

We provide a range of services, notably through our Community Healthcare Support Service, which delivers supported self management and recovery services across Scotland.

By joining CHSS as a Volunteering Officer, you’ll have a real opportunity to help people move beyond simply surviving, towards managing their health, regaining confidence and independence and connecting with their communities.

About the Role

The Volunteering Officer (Recruitment, Induction & Training) role is a pivotal opportunity to turn ambition into action. You will lead the drive to recruit, welcome, induct and train hundreds of volunteers, who will bring our community self-management model to life—building a passionate, confident and diverse volunteer community that can reach more people, in more places. By delivering an exceptional journey from first enquiry to active involvement, you will help deliver our ambitious strategy and enable people living with long-term conditions across Scotland to access the supported self-management they need to live their lives well.

You will promote volunteering opportunities in your community, respond to enquiries and support prospective volunteers through application, interview, checks, induction and training. You will maintain regular engagement, help remove barriers to ensure an accessible and inclusive experience, coordinate handovers to service delivery teams, and track progress against agreed recruitment and training targets.

The role will be assigned a primary geographic area for volunteer recruitment, with occasional travel across Scotland required to support colleagues and service delivery need.

Why Join CHSS?

At CHSS, you'll be joining a charity where your work has a genuine impact on people's lives across Scotland.

Our colleagues describe working at CHSS as rewarding, fulfilling, impactful, friendly and inclusive, reflecting both the purpose of our work and the supportive culture we continue to build together.

We value people with different experiences, skills and perspectives. Our colleagues join us at many stages of their careers, from those taking their first steps into employment, to professionals seeking a new challenge, people changing sectors, and those looking to use their experience in a purpose-driven organisation. What unites us is a shared commitment to improving the lives of people across Scotland.

What We Can Offer You

Working at CHSS means being part of a passionate organisation that makes a real difference every day. We offer:

- A rewarding, positive and supportive work environment

- Company pension scheme

- Generous annual leave entitlement

- Company sick pay scheme

- Employee wellbeing support

- Life assurance

For full range of our benefits, please see the Benefit Summary document attached to our advert.

Flexible Working

CHSS also supports flexible recruitment through Working Families and we are “Happy to Talk Flexible Working”. While we encourage flexibility wherever possible, please note that our Retail Shop roles operate within set business hours of 10:00 am to 5:00 pm to meet the needs of the business.

Safeguarding and Equality

In line with our commitment to safeguarding, this role is subject to a Basic Disclosure.

CHSS is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and to creating an environment free from unlawful discrimination. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and aim to ensure that no applicant, volunteer or colleague is treated unfairly because of their background or circumstances.

Shortlist

Volunteering Officer (Recruitment, Induction & Training) - West

  • Full time
  • £25,585
  • On site: West of Scotland
  • Closing 27th November 2026

Every day, people across Scotland are adjusting to life following a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition, after experiencing a stroke or dealing with Long Covid. At Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS), Scotland's leading health charity, we're working to ensure there is No Life Half Lived, and you could play a vital role in making that happen.

We provide a range of services, notably through our Community Healthcare Support Service, which delivers supported self management and recovery services across Scotland.

By joining CHSS as a Volunteering Officer, you’ll have a real opportunity to help people move beyond simply surviving, towards managing their health, regaining confidence and independence and connecting with their communities.

About the Role

The Volunteering Officer (Recruitment, Induction & Training) role is a pivotal opportunity to turn ambition into action. You will lead the drive to recruit, welcome, induct and train hundreds of volunteers, who will bring our community self-management model to life—building a passionate, confident and diverse volunteer community that can reach more people, in more places. By delivering an exceptional journey from first enquiry to active involvement, you will help deliver our ambitious strategy and enable people living with long-term conditions across Scotland to access the supported self-management they need to live their lives well.

You will promote volunteering opportunities in your community, respond to enquiries and support prospective volunteers through application, interview, checks, induction and training. You will maintain regular engagement, help remove barriers to ensure an accessible and inclusive experience, coordinate handovers to service delivery teams, and track progress against agreed recruitment and training targets.

The role will be assigned a primary geographic area for volunteer recruitment, with occasional travel across Scotland required to support colleagues and service delivery need.

Why Join CHSS?

At CHSS, you'll be joining a charity where your work has a genuine impact on people's lives across Scotland.

Our colleagues describe working at CHSS as rewarding, fulfilling, impactful, friendly and inclusive, reflecting both the purpose of our work and the supportive culture we continue to build together.

We value people with different experiences, skills and perspectives. Our colleagues join us at many stages of their careers, from those taking their first steps into employment, to professionals seeking a new challenge, people changing sectors, and those looking to use their experience in a purpose-driven organisation. What unites us is a shared commitment to improving the lives of people across Scotland.

What We Can Offer You

Working at CHSS means being part of a passionate organisation that makes a real difference every day. We offer:

- A rewarding, positive and supportive work environment

- Company pension scheme

- Generous annual leave entitlement

- Company sick pay scheme

- Employee wellbeing support

- Life assurance

For full range of our benefits, please see the Benefit Summary document attached to our advert.

Flexible Working

CHSS also supports flexible recruitment through Working Families and we are “Happy to Talk Flexible Working”. While we encourage flexibility wherever possible, please note that our Retail Shop roles operate within set business hours of 10:00 am to 5:00 pm to meet the needs of the business.

Safeguarding and Equality

In line with our commitment to safeguarding, this role is subject to a Basic Disclosure.

CHSS is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and to creating an environment free from unlawful discrimination. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and aim to ensure that no applicant, volunteer or colleague is treated unfairly because of their background or circumstances.

Shortlist

Volunteering Officer (Recruitment, Induction & Training) - North

  • Full time
  • £25,585
  • On site: North of Scotland
  • Closing 27th November 2026

Every day, people across Scotland are adjusting to life following a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition, after experiencing a stroke or dealing with Long Covid. At Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS), Scotland's leading health charity, we're working to ensure there is No Life Half Lived, and you could play a vital role in making that happen.

We provide a range of services, notably through our Community Healthcare Support Service, which delivers supported self management and recovery services across Scotland.

By joining CHSS as a Volunteering Officer, you’ll have a real opportunity to help people move beyond simply surviving, towards managing their health, regaining confidence and independence and connecting with their communities.

About the Role

The Volunteering Officer (Recruitment, Induction & Training) role is a pivotal opportunity to turn ambition into action. You will lead the drive to recruit, welcome, induct and train hundreds of volunteers, who will bring our community self-management model to life—building a passionate, confident and diverse volunteer community that can reach more people, in more places. By delivering an exceptional journey from first enquiry to active involvement, you will help deliver our ambitious strategy and enable people living with long-term conditions across Scotland to access the supported self-management they need to live their lives well.

You will promote volunteering opportunities in your community, respond to enquiries and support prospective volunteers through application, interview, checks, induction and training. You will maintain regular engagement, help remove barriers to ensure an accessible and inclusive experience, coordinate handovers to service delivery teams, and track progress against agreed recruitment and training targets.

The role will be assigned a primary geographic area for volunteer recruitment, with occasional travel across Scotland required to support colleagues and service delivery need.

Why Join CHSS?

At CHSS, you'll be joining a charity where your work has a genuine impact on people's lives across Scotland.

Our colleagues describe working at CHSS as rewarding, fulfilling, impactful, friendly and inclusive, reflecting both the purpose of our work and the supportive culture we continue to build together.

We value people with different experiences, skills and perspectives. Our colleagues join us at many stages of their careers, from those taking their first steps into employment, to professionals seeking a new challenge, people changing sectors, and those looking to use their experience in a purpose-driven organisation. What unites us is a shared commitment to improving the lives of people across Scotland.

What We Can Offer You

Working at CHSS means being part of a passionate organisation that makes a real difference every day. We offer:

- A rewarding, positive and supportive work environment

- Company pension scheme

- Generous annual leave entitlement

- Company sick pay scheme

- Employee wellbeing support

- Life assurance

For full range of our benefits, please see the Benefit Summary document attached to our advert.

Flexible Working

CHSS also supports flexible recruitment through Working Families and we are “Happy to Talk Flexible Working”. While we encourage flexibility wherever possible, please note that our Retail Shop roles operate within set business hours of 10:00 am to 5:00 pm to meet the needs of the business.

Safeguarding and Equality

In line with our commitment to safeguarding, this role is subject to a Basic Disclosure.

CHSS is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and to creating an environment free from unlawful discrimination. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and aim to ensure that no applicant, volunteer or colleague is treated unfairly because of their background or circumstances.

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Self-Management Lead (North & Islands)

  • Full time
  • £36,261
  • Hybrid/Remote: Highlands and Islands
  • Closing 6th December 2026

Every day, people across Scotland are adjusting to life following a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition, after experiencing a stroke or dealing with Long Covid. At Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS), Scotland's leading health charity, we're working to ensure there is No Life Half Lived, and you could play a vital role in making that happen.

We provide a range of services, notably through our Community Healthcare Support Service, which delivers supported self management and recovery services across Scotland.

By joining CHSS as Self-Management Lead, you’ll have a real opportunity to help people move beyond simply surviving, towards managing their health, regaining confidence and independence and connecting with their communities.

About the Role

As part of our scale up of service delivery, we have an exciting opportunity to join CHSS during a period of service growth. As Self Management Lead, you will lead the operational delivery and ongoing development of CHSS’s flagship self management programmes, including the Chronic Disease Self Management Programme, Living Well with Aphasia programme and structured 1-2-1 support service offer for people living with our conditions.

These nationally recognised programmes empower people to build skills, confidence and independence, supporting them to live well with and beyond their condition. Your leadership will ensure high quality, accessible and resilient delivery across the North of Scotland, including islands, responding to local needs while maintaining national consistency.

You will be responsible for:

• Leading and supporting teams to deliver evidence based self management

programmes

• Ensuring continuity and resilience of services across your designated area

• Implementing local operational plans to increase reach, manage risk and safeguard delivery

A key aspect of this role is embedding a culture of continuous improvement, quality assurance and learning. You will monitor performance, use data and lived experience feedback to identify opportunities for improvement, and ensure services consistently meet CHSS standards, regulatory requirements and community needs.

You will champion evidence-based practice and support innovation that strengthens outcomes for people affected by long term conditions and communication disability.

In addition, there will be the requirement of the role holder to be a visible and vocal advocate for the charity that ensures our position as a key 3rd sector partner within NHS Health Board areas and other geographic systems of health and social care. The active and continuous development of senior system relationships will underpin the delivery of the role and ensure the long term success of the charity and the delivery of our No Life Half Lived Strategy.

The postholder will cover service delivery across Highland and Western Isles initially, with the opportunity for this to expand further in the future. In addition, travel across Scotland will be required for training and meetings with the wider organisation.

Why Join CHSS?

At CHSS, you'll be joining a charity where your work has a genuine impact on people's lives across Scotland.

Our colleagues describe working at CHSS as rewarding, fulfilling, impactful, friendly and inclusive, reflecting both the purpose of our work and the supportive culture we continue to build together.

We value people with different experiences, skills and perspectives. Our colleagues join us at many stages of their careers, from those taking their first steps into employment, to professionals seeking a new challenge, people changing sectors, and those looking to use their experience in a purpose-driven organisation. What unites us is a shared commitment to improving the lives of people across Scotland.

What We Can Offer You

Working at CHSS means being part of a passionate organisation that makes a real difference

every day.

We offer:

  • A rewarding, positive and supportive work environment
  • Company pension scheme
  • Generous annual leave entitlement
  • Company sick pay scheme
  • Employee wellbeing support
  • Life assurance

For full range of our benefits, please see the Benefit Summary document attached to the advert on the CHSS website.

Flexible Working

CHSS also supports flexible recruitment through Working Families and we are “Happy to Talk Flexible Working”. While we encourage flexibility wherever possible, please note that our Retail Shop roles operate within set business hours of 10:00 am to 5:00 pm to meet the needs of the business.

Safeguarding and Equality

In line with our commitment to safeguarding, this role is subject to a PVG check. CHSS is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and to creating an environment free from unlawful discrimination. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and aim to ensure that no applicant, volunteer or colleague is treated unfairly because of their background or circumstances.

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