In Scotland, around 58,000 people live with epilepsy. Epilepsy Scotland wants to ensure the needs of people with epilepsy are met and works to campaign for improved health and social care, better information provision, fairer access to employment and benefits, and an end to stigma. We aim to empower people with epilepsy, to maximise their wellbeing and to fulfil whatever their potential might be

Job Summary

We have a rare opening within our Senior Management Team, for the post of Wellbeing Manager (35 hours per week).

This is an extremely rewarding role and will allow the post-holder to make a tangible impact on the lives of those people living with epilepsy.

We are looking for an experienced manager of people-facing services to oversee our ongoing services and develop new ones to meet the needs of those we work with.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting and supervising the multi-disciplinary, motivated and passionate Wellbeing team. The team offers a range of services and initiatives that support people living with epilepsy. The holistic approach includes financial wellbeing. The services offered include a wellbeing service for adults, a youth work service with groups in Edinburgh and Glasgow, a welfare rights service and a support group in Aberdeen.

This is a rewarding, diverse role which includes elements of management, monitoring and evaluation, planning, and delivering quality project(s) safely within agreed timescales and budgets.

We would love to hear from you if you have relevant experience of managing a team, knowledge of the challenges faced by those experiencing a long-term health condition, can deal with safeguarding issues confidently and are committed to better outcomes for those with epilepsy.

In Scotland, around 58,000 people live with epilepsy. Epilepsy Scotland wants to ensure the needs of people with epilepsy are met and works to campaign for improved health and social care, better information provision, fairer access to employment and benefits, and an end to stigma. We aim to empower people with epilepsy, to maximise their wellbeing and to fulfil whatever their potential might be.

Job Summary

We are seeking to recruit a dynamic and experienced Fundraising Manager for this varied and exciting role. The ideal candidate will have a broad understanding of the funding landscape and fundraising activities. They will have experience managing funding relationships with trusts and foundations, statutory sources and corporate foundations as well as delivering an exciting programme of community, challenge and special events.

As a member of the Senior Management Team, they will lead on the strategic direction of the department including developing annual budgets. They will support the fundraising team (a Trust Fundraiser, Community and Events Fundraiser and Fundraising and Volunteer Co-ordinator) to excel in their roles and deliver a programme of fundraising activities and an inspiring volunteer programme.

The Fundraising Manager will maintain professional standards of fundraising throughout. As an excellent self-starter they will work well under their own initiative and lead on new fundraising ideas to increase, income long term support and sustainable growth across the organisation.

In Scotland, around 58,000 people live with epilepsy. Epilepsy Scotland wants to ensure the needs of people with epilepsy are met and works to campaign for improved health and social care, better information provision, fairer access to employment and benefits, and an end to stigma. We aim to empower people with epilepsy, to maximise their wellbeing and to fulfil whatever their potential might be.

Job Summary

We are seeking to appoint a Policy and Communications Manager’s, a senior post within the Management Team. The Policy and Communications Manager will be responsible for the successful delivery of our Policy and Communications strategies.

The Policy and Communications Manager will use their skills and expertise to influence decision-makers to help Epilepsy Scotland achieve positive change for those living with epilepsy. This will be achieved through information, education and campaigning, to facilitate change in policy, practice and law. You will represent the charity at external meetings, act as a key spokesperson and ambassador for the charity, representing us in the media, with campaigners and senior stakeholders.

The successful candidate will have significant experience in a similar role at managerial level. You will have exceptional skills in analysing data, developing written briefs, policy material and reports and have an excellent understanding of the health policy landscape as well as first-class knowledge of Scottish and UK parliamentary processes and legislative systems.

You will be an analytical thinker, have excellent influencing, stakeholder and communication skills.

As part of Epilepsy Scotland’s busy Wellbeing Service for adults, the post-holder will be integral to the support of people with epilepsy’s emotional wellbeing.

The Wellbeing Worker will support people with epilepsy to live life to their fullest potential by providing one to one and group support. They will help participants take an active role in managing their epilepsy and liaise with other external health, social care and community support professionals where appropriate.

We are keen to hear from skilled communicators with experience in an emotional wellbeing support role especially those who have supported people with epilepsy, learning disability, physical disability or other community care needs.

We would particularly welcome applications from those with lived experience of epilepsy and/or the impact a lifelong condition can have on emotional wellbeing.

In Scotland around 56,000 people live with epilepsy. Epilepsy Scotland wants to ensure the needs of people with epilepsy are met and works to campaign for improved health and social care, better information provision, fairer access to employment and benefits, and an end to stigma. We aim to empower people with epilepsy to maximise their wellbeing and to fulfil whatever their potential might be.

Job Summary

We are seeking to appoint a full-time Training Manager. The role of Training Manager is a key position in supporting the charity’s strategic goal of delivering a consistently high standard of training to professional and lay audiences across Scotland.

The Training Manager has responsibility for delivering our existing portfolio and developing new training modules to accommodate all clients including set courses and those we tailor for specific requests. In addition, you will be responsible for ongoing training of the teams, and you may be involved in the recruitment of additional team members.

Previous experience in developing and delivering training programmes is essential. You will have great interpersonal skills and be able to deliver both face-to-face and online content in an interactive and inspirational way. This is an exciting time to join our charity and play a pivotal role in equipping those, living with and supporting people with epilepsy, with relevant, accessible and impactful information.

In Scotland, around 56,000 people live with epilepsy. Epilepsy Scotland wants to ensure the needs of people with epilepsy are met and works to campaign for improved health and social care, better information provision, fairer access to employment and benefits, and an end to stigma. We aim to empower people with epilepsy to maximise their wellbeing and to fulfil whatever their potential might be.

Job Summary

We are seeking to appoint a full-time Policy and Communications Managers, senior post within the Management Team. The Policy and Communications Manager will be responsible for the successful delivery of our Policy and Communications Strategies.

The Policy and Communications Manager will use their skills and expertise to influence decision-makers to help Epilepsy Scotland achieve positive change for those living with epilepsy. This will be achieved through information, education and campaigning, to facilitate change in policy, practice and law. You will represent the charity at external meetings, act as a key spokesperson and ambassador for the charity, representing us in the media, with campaigners and senior stakeholders.

The successful candidate will have significant experience in a similar role at managerial level. You will have exceptional skills in analysing data, developing written briefs, policy material and reports and have an excellent understanding of the health policy landscape as well as first-class knowledge of Scottish and UK parliamentary processes and legislative systems.

You will be an analytical thinker, have excellent influencing, stakeholder and communication skills.

As part of Epilepsy Scotland’s busy Wellbeing Service for adults, the post-holder will be integral to the support of people with epilepsy’s emotional wellbeing.

The Wellbeing Worker will support people with epilepsy to live life to their fullest potential by providing one to one and group support. They will help participants take an active role in managing their epilepsy and liaise with other external health, social care and community support professionals where appropriate.

We are keen to hear from skilled communicators with experience in an emotional wellbeing support role especially those who have supported people with epilepsy, learning disability, physical disability or other community care needs.

We would particularly welcome applications from those with lived experience of epilepsy and/or the impact the condition can have on emotional wellbeing.

Reporting to the Training and Staff Development Manager, the Training Assistant will be responsible for delivering Epilepsy Scotland’s training courses both externally and internally. External training is provided to clients based throughout Scotland both face-to-face and digitally as required.

You will work with the Training and Staff Development Manager to ensure course content is up-to-date, relevant, and meets learning outcomes.

You will also assist in the development and delivery of e-courses, podcasts and webinars, therefore excellent IT skills are essential.

This is a fixed three-day post, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

We are keen to hear from candidates with knowledge and experience in the delivery of training, particularly those who have experience working in the field of, or supporting people with, epilepsy. Interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

We are pleased to announce the opportunity to join the Fundraising team at Epilepsy Scotland, a 12-month maternity cover contract as a Fundraising and Volunteer Coordinator.

This role would suit someone with experience of fundraising and/or volunteering with good organisational skills and who is passionate about working with people.

This new post will be integral to the smooth running of Epilepsy Scotland’s busy Welfare Rights and Training services. The Welfare Rights & Training Administrator will provide high quality administrative support to both Welfare Rights and Training departments, be the first point of contact for Welfare and Training related enquiries and manage and maintain clear records.

We are keen to hear from skilled and experienced administrators who have worked in a public facing role. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential for this post as is a commitment to the values of our organisation.

We would particularly welcome applications from those with lived experience of epilepsy and/or knowledge of navigating the welfare rights system.

Do you want to improve the lives of those living with epilepsy?

Do you want to use your skills to make a difference?

If yes, consider joining Epilepsy Scotland as a volunteer trustee!

Since 1954 we have offered support to anyone affected by epilepsy.

Anyone can be diagnosed with epilepsy at any age. We believe people living with the condition have the right to be free from stigma, to have access to high quality medical, social, educational support and information services, be valued in society and determine their own way of life.

To that end we fight discrimination and stigma experienced by people with epilepsy, we influence public policy to achieve the best practice for people living with epilepsy, we work to ensure appropriate services and support are available and we sustain an effective, supportive and financially secure organisation to let us do all that.

Our Board of Trustees support us to achieve our vision and strategy. We need diverse thinkers who can push us to achieve more and better represent people affected by epilepsy. The role is rewarding and you will have the opportunity to use your skills and knowledge to effect change.

We are particularly keen to appoint individuals with:

Experience of sales

Knowledge of marketing, particularly social media marketing

Experience of teaching/education

Application notes

We are fully committed to increasing the diversity of our board. A more diverse board will:

• Better reflect the diverse community we support.

• Offer a broader range of perspectives about issues people living with epilepsy experience.

• Be more creative in generating ideas and solutions.

• Improve decision making.

To achieve this we would like to recruit people with different skills, life experiences and from different backgrounds. We would especially welcome applications from Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates.