Beatson Cancer Charity
Beatson Cancer Charity

Charity registered in Scotland SC044442

Beatson Cancer Charity supports and enhances the treatment, care and wellbeing of current, former and future cancer patients and their families, in particular Beatson patients, working in partnership with the NHS, the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre and related facilities.

Current vacancies

Outreach Services Manager

  • Full time
  • £38,000 – £42,000
  • On site: Glasgow
  • Closing 10th November 2026

Beatson Cancer Charity is seeking an experienced, values-led Outreach Services Manager to lead multidisciplinary cancer support services across the West of Scotland, ensuring high-quality, person-centred support for patients and families.

About the Role

The role combines operational leadership, team development, service performance, stakeholder partnership, compliance and budget oversight.

The successful candidate should bring substantial health or social care experience, proven multidisciplinary team management, and a compassionate commitment to supporting people affected by cancer.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and develop the Specialist Health and Work Service (SHAWS), Group Support Programme, Counselling, Benefits Advice and Bereavement Services.

• Manage and support a multidisciplinary team, promoting collaboration and best practice.

• Recruit, develop and retain talented staff.

• Build strong relationships with NHS colleagues and key stakeholders.

• Oversee service performance, budgets, GDPR compliance and reporting.

• Promote services through communications, partnership working and events.

Benefits

• 40 days annual leave pro rata, inclusive of public holidays.

• Generous pension scheme with 7% employer and 3% employee contributions.

• Supportive and collaborative working culture.

• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme providing 24/7 confidential wellbeing, financial and legal support.

About You

You will be educated to degree level or hold an equivalent professional qualification in a

relevant health or social care discipline, with at least five years’ practice experience. You will also have a minimum of three years’ experience managing teams within a multidisciplinary environment, alongside strong leadership, organisational and relationship-building skills. You will bring a compassionate, values-driven approach and a clear commitment to supporting people affected by cancer

About the Organisation

Beatson Cancer Charity supports and enhances the treatment, care and wellbeing of current, former and future cancer patients and their families. Working in partnership with the NHS, The Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre and all related facilities. We also offer the wider community a unique opportunity to contribute to the advancement of cancer care.

Shortlist

People and Culture Advisor

  • Part time
  • £30,000 – £34,000 pro-rata
  • Hybrid: Glasgow
  • Closing 13th November 2026

We are seeking a motivated and people-focused People and Culture Advisor to contribute to the development of our People and Culture service, supporting our commitment to creating a positive, inclusive and engaging workplace where our people can thrive. Working closely with the People and Culture Manager and colleagues across the organisation, you will play an important role in supporting our people, strengthening our HR practices and helping to deliver our wider organisational people priorities.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Beatson Cancer Charity as a People and Culture Advisor. Key responsibilities include:

  • Manage employee relations cases and provide practical advice and coaching to managers, escalating complex or high-risk matters appropriately.
  • Develop and review People and Culture policies, supporting fair, consistent practice and compliance with employment legislation.
  • Analyse workforce data and employee feedback to inform recommendations, monitor people KPIs and improve the employee experience.
  • Advise managers on recruitment and selection, support effective onboarding and contribute to workforce planning, retention and succession initiatives.
  • Support employee engagement, wellbeing, recognition and inclusion initiatives, and help managers act on employee feedback.
  • Lead or support People and Culture projects, organisational change and service improvements, including manager training and resources.
  • Work closely with the People and Culture team and colleagues across the charity to deliver a coordinated service, maintain accurate records and handle sensitive information confidentially.

Benefits

  • 40 days annual leave pro rata, inclusive of public holidays.
  • Generous pension scheme with 7% employer and 3% employee contributions.
  • Supportive and collaborative working culture.
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Programme providing 24/7 confidential wellbeing, financial and legal support.

About You

As a people-focused People and Culture Advisor you will meet the following criteria:

Essential

  • CIPD Level 5 qualified or working towards the qualification.
  • Have at least 2–3 years' experience in an HR advisory role or equivalent generalist HR position, including responsibility for employee relations matters.
  • Practical experience supporting disciplinary, grievance, sickness absence, performance or capability processes.
  • Sound working knowledge of employment legislation, HR policies and best practice, with the ability to apply these appropriately in practice.
  • Experience advising and supporting line managers on people management matters and procedural requirements.
  • Strong analytical skills, including experience interpreting workforce information and producing accurate management reports.
  • Experience using HR systems and maintaining appropriate employee relations records and documentation.
  • Strong organisational, planning and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage a varied workload independently.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to explain HR matters clearly and provide practical advice.
  • A proactive and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to exercise professional judgement, recognise risk and escalate matters appropriately.

Desirable

  • Experience contributing to policy development, organisational change or HR service improvement initiatives.
  • Experience supporting employee engagement, wellbeing, retention or organisational development projects.
  • Experience developing or delivering line manager training, guidance or resources.
  • Experience working within the charity or wider third-sector environment.

About the Organisation

Beatson Cancer Charity supports and enhances the treatment, care and wellbeing of current, former and future cancer patients and their families. Working in partnership with the NHS, The Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre and all related facilities. We also offer the wider community a unique opportunity to contribute to the advancement of cancer care.

Shortlist

People and Culture Coordinator

  • Part time
  • £27,000 – £28,500 pro-rata
  • Hybrid: Glasgow
  • Closing 16th November 2026

We are seeking an organised and proactive People and Culture Coordinator to help deliver an exceptional employee experience and support our people to thrive.

About the Role

Join Beatson Cancer Charity’s People and Culture team at a time of continued growth and development. You will support recruitment, interview coordination, onboarding, induction and offboarding, including exit surveys, while maintaining accurate employee records, HR systems and personnel files and processing contracts and other employee lifecycle documentation. You will also coordinate payroll administration, mandatory training and learning activities, produce HR reports, support compliance with GDPR and organisational procedures, and provide first-line support for routine People and Culture enquiries, including payroll queries.

Key responsibilities

  • Provide day-to-day People and Culture support, manage the shared inbox and respond to routine queries, escalating complex matters as appropriate.
  • Coordinate recruitment and onboarding, including job adverts, interviews, offers, contracts, pre-employment checks and inductions.
  • Administer employee changes and offboarding, preparing correspondence, updating confidential HR records and coordinating leaver arrangements and exit feedback.
  • Collect, check and submit monthly payroll information accurately and on time, liaising with Finance on routine queries and reconciling records.
  • Coordinate mandatory training and development activities, maintain training records and follow up on outstanding requirements.
  • Produce regular HR and training reports, coordinate annual driving licence checks and maintain employee data in line with data protection requirements.
  • Support employee engagement activities, People and Culture projects and general administration, while building positive working relationships across the charity.

Benefits

  • 40 days annual leave pro rata, inclusive of public holidays.
  • Generous pension scheme with 7% employer and 3% employee contributions.
  • Supportive and collaborative working culture.
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Programme providing 24/7 confidential wellbeing, financial and legal support.

About You

As a people-focused People and Culture Coordinator you will meet the following criteria:

  • CIPD Level 3 qualification, or working towards it.
  • Experience in HR administration or HR coordination.
  • Experience using HR systems and supporting employee lifecycle processes.
  • Strong administrative skills and excellent attention to detail.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

About the Organisation

Beatson Cancer Charity supports and enhances the treatment, care and wellbeing of current, former and future cancer patients and their families. Working in partnership with the NHS, The Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre and all related facilities. We also offer the wider community a unique opportunity to contribute to the advancement of cancer care.

Shortlist