The Braveheart Association
The Braveheart Association

Charity registered in Scotland SC034617

The Braveheart Association is a SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) governed by a Board of Trustees, with the main office based in Falkirk Community Hospital.  Braveheart aims to promote health and wellbeing by providing a framework of active support and encouragement for adults with long term conditions (such as Coronary Heart Disease and Type 2 Diabetes) and for those at risk of developing chronic health conditions.  Services include healthy living sessions, self management groups and walking programmes which are delivered in partnership with trained local volunteers.

Current vacancies

Braveheart Walking Development Officer

  • Part time
  • £25,545 pro-rata
  • On site: Falkirk
  • Closing 15th May 2026

About Us

Braveheart is a forward-thinking health promotion charity dedicated to improving wellbeing through healthy lifestyles and physical activity. Braveheart has been providing community-based health services in Forth Valley for 30 years and is well established in the locality.

The Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Walking Development Officer to lead and grow our community walking initiative in Falkirk District. You will play a key role in encouraging more people to walk regularly, improving both physical and mental health outcomes across the community. The mission is to make walking accessible, enjoyable, and a natural part of everyday life. A key aspect of the role includes promoting our walking programme through outreach and marketing activities.

Our walks are delivered by our team of committed volunteers, and it is the Development Officers responsibility to recruit, train and support volunteer walk leaders in their role.

The post is funded by Walking Scotland initially up to 31st March 2027. Further funding will be applied for during the year.

About You

We are looking for someone who is passionate about health promotion and community engagement with strong communication and interpersonal skills. Familiarity with local community health organisations networks and knowledge of the local area will be an advantage. Please see the attached Job Description for further details of the post responsibilities and person specification.

What We Offer

  • A supportive and flexible working environment
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • The chance to make a real difference in people’s lives
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Braveheart Development Officer Post – Top Toes Footcare Service

  • Part time
  • £25,545 pro-rata
  • On site: Falkirk
  • Closing 19th May 2026

About Us

Braveheart is a forward-thinking health promotion charity dedicated to improving wellbeing through healthy lifestyles and physical activity. Braveheart has been providing community-based health services in Forth Valley for 30 years and is well established in the locality.

The Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Development Officer to lead and grow our footcare initiative in the Clackmannanshire and Stirling area. Braveheart’s Top Toes service is already well established in Falkirk District and your role will be to develop, co-ordinate and grow the footcare service in Clackmannanshire and Stirling. A key aspect of the role includes promoting our footcare service through outreach and marketing activities.

Our footcare clinics are delivered by a team of volunteers, and it is the Development Officers responsibility to recruit, train and support volunteers in their role. This involves organising regular training with the NHS podiatry team, mentoring and supporting volunteers, promoting good communication and holding regular volunteer team meetings.

The post is initially funded by Clackmannanshire and Stirling Health and Social Care Partnership for up to 2 years, however, the aim of the socially enterprising project is that the service will become self-sustaining through the income raised.

About You

We are looking for someone who is passionate about health promotion and community engagement with strong communication and interpersonal skills. Familiarity with local community health organisations networks and knowledge of the local area will be an advantage. Please see the attached Job Description for further details of the post responsibilities and person specification.

What We Offer

  • A supportive and flexible working environment
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • The chance to make a real difference in people’s lives
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