About HSTAR Scotland SCIO

You will be joining a small, but very dynamic team!

At HSTAR Scotland we are deeply rooted in lived experience, which shapes everything we do. Since August 2020, we have proudly followed our mission to create a welcoming and inclusive healing environment for women in Scotland, primarily focusing on the Forth Valley. We help all women rebuild their lives after experiencing trauma and abuse. We take pride in placing the individual at the centre of their own therapeutic journey, offering a person-centred and trauma-informed approach to care.

Our holistic approach provides a wide range of trauma-informed services, including 1-2-1 therapy sessions, coaching, group sessions, advocacy services, befriending, mental health and wellbeing sessions, safety planning, and meaningful activities.

The Role

We are seeking an exceptional leader to join us as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This is a unique hybrid executive position designed for an accomplished professional who thrives on combining strategic vision with robust operational governance.

Working 28 hours per week, you will serve as the central anchor of integration for the charity. While day-to-day task execution is successfully delegated to our specialized team leads, you will hold ultimate organizational accountability for safeguarding, regulatory compliance, financial sustainability, and strategic stakeholder relations.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Alignment: Maintain continuous oversight of the charity’s functions, coordinating the workflows of the Service Manager and Financial Consultant to ensure absolute alignment with board-approved goals.
• Governance & Regulatory Compliance: Act as the primary champion for statutory frameworks, ensuring full, audit-ready compliance with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR), data protection (GDPR), and internal policy frameworks.
• Ultimate Safeguarding Ownership:Hold accountability for safeguarding systems, crisis protocols, and service quality benchmarks across all clinical and support operations.
• Financial Oversight & Funding Strategy:Oversee the organization’s complete financial health, budget validation, and risk mitigation. Optimize the deployment of restricted funds (e.g., Fairer Lives, Corra Foundation) and unrestricted revenue streams.
• Board Partnership:Author and present structured, evidence-based monthly performance reports, financial matrices, and risk registries to the Board of Trustees.
• External Relations:Act as the primary ambassador for HSTAR Scotland, building robust relationships with cross-sector partners, public commissioners, and grant funders to secure long-term funding pipelines.

What We Are Looking For

Essential Criteria:

• Proven leadership experience working directly with or reporting to a Board of Trustees within a regulated charity governance model.
• Strong financial oversight capabilities, including budget tracking, resource optimization, and multi-stream funding management.
• A clear track record in risk management, with the ability to identify, mitigate, and escalate operational and compliance risks.
• Exceptional cross-functional leadership skills, capable of driving synergy between operational delivery and financial administration.
• An understanding of, and deep commitment to, trauma-informed practices and ethical service environments.

Desirable Criteria:

• A successful track record in third-sector funding development, grant writing, or public sector commissioning in Scotland.
• Knowledge of the mental health, trauma provision, or violence against women sectors.
• Experience navigating organizations through structural changes.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: An advanced qualification or degree in Business Administration, Economics, Non-Profit Leadership, Education, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Competence in Safeguarding protocols and GDPR/data protection compliance.
• Full compliance with safeguarding standards, including Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), safeguarding, confidentiality, and data protection requirements.

What we offer

• Statutory annual leave entitlement, plus additional discretionary leave during the Christmas period
• NEST Pension scheme
• Family-friendly policies
• Access to trauma-informed professional supervision
• Professional development opportunities in trauma-informed practice, safeguarding, governance and other areas
• Unlimited access to internal training resources and an external learning platform
• Opportunity to work alongside and support from an experienced and skilled Board of Trustees

Why Join Us

• This is an opportunity to lead a respected and mission-driven charity entering its next stage of organisational
• development and sustainability
• You will work alongside a dedicated Board, skilled therapists and committed staff team while helping shape the future of trauma-informed support for women across Scotland

Clyde Community Hall are excited to introduce this new role to our staff complement to lead our established staff team in providing an inclusive and energetic community centre based in the heart of Ibrox - serving ours and our neighbouring communities. We're looking forward to inviting applications from experienced managers and from those ready to take the next step in their career.

The purpose of this post is to provide a central administrative and management role for a local community centre in Ibrox. This includes management of regular and shift-based staff, the maintenance and upkeep of the premises, responsibility for health and safety compliance, community relations and liaising between trustees and staff.

The post is 17.5 hours per week but should funding be available, we would look at making the post full time.

Kingdom Abuse Survivors Project (KASP) are looking to recruit a Manager to lead our established and dedicated team in providing a range of counselling and support for survivors of childhood sexual abuse who live in the Fife area.

The post holder will work closely with, and report to the Board of Trustees to lead on the development, delivery and evaluation of existing and new services. The post will involve:-

• Working with a range of stakeholders to improve the identification of, and responses to, the impact of childhood sexual abuse.
• Applying and reporting to a variety of funders as required.
• Organisation management of the service delivery staff, both paid and voluntary, including counsellors, response workers, befrienders, sessional workers, finance and administration staff.

This role is pivotal in the success of our mission and ambition to support survivors in leading a full, meaningful and inclusive life.

We are looking for someone who is collaborative in their approach, has excellent inter-personal skills and is able to adapt quickly to change. Applicants will be able to demonstrate the following:-

• Current or former experience of managing/leading a team.
• Qualified to Diploma Level in Counselling.
• Registration with a recognised counselling body such as COSCA or BACP
• Experience of providing support and supervision to counsellors
• Experience of working with survivors of childhood sexual abuse being advantageous.
• Experience of working in a trauma informed manner.
• A clear understanding of the need to build and sustain partnerships with stakeholders and other third sector providers.
• The ability to lead our business strategy at a local level whilst promoting KASP.

At KASP we believe in developing all of our staff and provide excellent learning opportunities along with the delivery of training programmes to external organisations.

This post is subject to PVG check

About Kinship

Kinship is the leading National kinship care charity, supporting relatives and friends who step up to raise children when their parents cannot. Through advice, practical support, research and campaigning, we work to ensure kinship families have the help they need to thrive. Together with our community, we drive positive change so that every child can grow up in a loving, stable family environment.

For more information about Kinship and the work we do, please click here.

About the Opportunity

Join Kinship at an exciting milestone as we launch our first programme in Scotland. Working in partnership with Inspiring Scotland and local youth charity Y Sort It, this National Lottery-funded pilot will strengthen support for kinship families in West Dunbartonshire through a coordinated, whole-family approach.

As part of a small and dedicated delivery team, you will help shape Kinship’s future in Scotland, contribute to evidence-based learning, and make a lasting difference to kinship carers, children and young people in the local community.

The Role

As a Kinship Navigator, you will provide intensive, six-month support to kinship carers through Kinship Connected, helping families build resilience, access services and strengthen support networks. Based at Y Sort It and working across the community, you will develop trusted relationships with families, carry out assessments and reviews, and coordinate support with local partners, including Intandem mentors.

This is a rewarding, community-focused role where you will directly support kinship families while helping to demonstrate the impact of an innovative new model of support in Scotland.

Key Responsibilities

As a Kinship Navigator, you will provide intensive one-to-one support to kinship carers, helping families access services, build support networks and achieve positive outcomes for the children in their care. You will carry out assessments, develop support plans, advocate on behalf of families and facilitate a local peer support group.

Working closely with Y Sort It, Inspiring Scotland and local partners, you will coordinate support for kinship families, strengthen referral pathways and contribute to a pioneering whole-family approach in West Dunbartonshire.

You will also play a key role in safeguarding, partnership working and maintaining high-quality records to demonstrate impact and inform future development of Kinship’s work in Scotland.

About You

We're looking for someone with experience supporting vulnerable families, carers or communities through direct casework, family support or similar roles. You'll be confident building trusted relationships, carrying out assessments, managing a caseload and working collaboratively with statutory and voluntary sector partners.

You will bring strong communication, organisation and record-keeping skills, alongside an understanding of safeguarding and trauma-informed practice. Knowledge of kinship care or the Scottish family support landscape would be beneficial, as would experience facilitating support groups and using CRM systems such as Salesforce.

Most importantly, you'll be empathetic, resilient and passionate about improving outcomes for kinship families, with the confidence to work independently while contributing to a small, supportive team.

Govan Community Project provides a range of holistic services for people seeking asylum, refugees and vulnerable migrants in the Greater Govan area of Glasgow.

We are recruiting a Mental Health Support Worker to provide mental health and wellbeing support to New Scots.

You will be responsible for working with New Scots using co-production skills to co-design a trauma-informed, person-centred wellbeing programme. Through tailored 1:1 meetings you will support New Scots to develop knowledge and strategies which empower individuals to understand and self manage their mental health and wellbeing and know where to access support when needed.

Our ideal candidate will have experience of working with people presenting with common mental health challenges, preferably in a community based setting. You will have a good understanding of how the UK hostile refugee/asylum system impacts on the mental health of New Scots. You will be confident in identifying safeguarding concerns and acting on these appropriately. You will be confident to deliver 1:1 support with interpreters using a range of resources. You will have the skills to be able to manage a varied workload, working independently and as part of a team.

This is a great opportunity to join a vibrant, dedicated team working in a diverse community.

Govan Community Project is committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are and we welcome applications from individuals with a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences, who have the relevant skills for the role advertised. Some inclusive working options we can offer are flexible working and tailored wellbeing support.

We particularly welcome applications from individuals with lived experience of the UK Asylum/Immigration system. We are proud to be a member of the Experts by Experience Employment Network (ebeemployment.org.uk), which aims to increase representation of people with lived experience in the charitable sector. Please feel free to use information and resources at ebeemployment.org.uk/ebe which may help in preparing your job application.

Any informal enquiries regarding the role or the application process should be directed to Claire Low, Community Team Manager by email: claire@govancommunityproject.org.uk.

Victim Support Scotland – Empowering People Affected by Crime

Who We Are

Victim Support Scotland (VSS) provides support and information to people affected by crime and campaigns for victim and witness rights. Regardless of whether a crime has been reported, or when it happened, our services are free, confidential, and tailored to individuals’ needs.

Our vision is that people affected by crime – victims, witnesses, and their families – are treated with dignity and respect and are at the heart of the justice in Scotland. We put victims and witnesses at the heart of everything we do so they are heard, have improved health and well-being, feel safer, more secure, and informed and that we are an effective organisation, that makes a lasting difference. Our mission at Victim Support Scotland is to ensure that those affected by crime receive high quality support that will help them recover from their experiences. We aim to do this by adhering to our own organisational values:Organisational Values

• Victims Are at the Heart of Everything We Do
• We Care
• We Work with Intent
• We Are Ambitious
• We Persevere

Everything we do is driven by our dedication to supporting and empowering victims and witnesses, so they have improved health and well-being, feel safer, more secure, and informed. We are an effective organisation that makes a lasting difference to the people we support, and these values are reflected in the behaviours expected of all staff and volunteers.

VSS is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all of our service users and has a thorough and rigorous recruitment and selection process including PVG scheme checks in place to ensure this commitment is met.

What is the role?

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Office Administrator on a fixed-term basis for a period of 9 months. Working week will be between the following days and hours:

• Monday - Friday between 9am - 5pm

Salary band: £24,479 - £31,239. Salary on appointment will normally be at the lower salary point, with progression subject to review - in line with VSS progression arrangements. A higher salary placing will only be considered in exceptional circumstances subject to experience demonstrated.

Primary location: Granite House, 1-33 Stockwell Street, Glasgow, G1 4RZ.

You will be reporting directly to the Office Manager within the Finance & Estates Team and you will be responsible for providing dedicated administrative support to Victim Support Scotland including the Support for Families Bereaved by Crime (SFBC), National Office, IT, and wider services.

You will act as the first point of contact, delivering a high-quality assistance via telephone, email, face-to-face, and other digital platforms.

As our Office Administrator, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the office. Your responsibilities will include providing administrative support for internal and external meetings, including the preparation of agendas and production of accurate minutes. You will coordinate facilities management activities, oversee office health and safety processes, arrange repairs and maintenance, manage supplier contracts such as photocopier services, and coordinate recycling collections.

You will also prepare and collate reports and information, support the production of leaflets, posters and other promotional materials, and maintain effective reception services. This will involve acting as a first point of contact for visitors and callers, handling incoming telephone enquiries, and directing communications appropriately.

In addition, you will be responsible for ordering and maintaining office supplies, including stationery, kitchen essentials and other resources, as well as ensuring communication directories and internal information platforms, such as contact lists, Yammer and Volunteer Hub, remain accurate and up to date.

This is a varied and rewarding role that requires excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Please note that the responsibilities outlined above are not exhaustive.

Further details of this role are available in the job description -

Office Adminstrator_August2025.docx

Please note - This post will be subject to a satisfactory Standard Disclosure check.

What we offer

Holiday

When you work for Victim Support Scotland, your wellbeing is important to us. We offer an enhanced annual leave package of 39 days (pro-rata) holiday. 42 days (pro-rata) from Grade 6 and above.

Pension

Save for the further and join the Standard Life Pension. Your future self will thank you. Our generous employer contribution will help you plan for the future.

Support

Sometimes we all need support and a listening ear. Our free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme can support your mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing. We also offer enhanced maternity and paternity pay and access to a credit union.

Discounts

You will have access to our free health cash plan which includes cover for you and your family across a range of benefits, which include, dental cover, access to a virtual GP, counselling, legal support and discounts on gym memberships, cinema tickets, retail and much more.

Flexibility and development

We are proud of our flexible and inclusive work policies, which help you balance work and life. Supporting employee development is important to us, we offer comprehensive learning and development opportunities.

The Courtyard Pantry Enterprise is an anti-poverty charity and social enterprise that tackles poverty using food as a vehicle for change. Through an innovative and sustainable model, we seek to address the root causes of poverty and help ease the trauma caused by economic inactivity and lack of access to good quality food — the reality for many in our community.

We are proud to be a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO SC051688), and we are committed to building an inclusive, equitable workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.

Purpose of the Role

We are recruiting an Operations Manager to responsibly manage our daily internal systems, facilities, people, and governance. This is a varied and vital role at the heart of the organisation, working closely with the Managing Director to ensure smooth, compliant, and effective operations across all areas of the charity.

A full Job Description and Person Specification is available for download below.

Circle is a registered charity working at the heart of communities across central Scotland. We work with families facing multiple disadvantages because of structural inequality, poverty, drug and alcohol use, imprisonment, physical or mental health, trauma, abuse and loss. We believe that every child, no matter their background or circumstances, should have the support they need to live a happy and healthy life.

Circle is seeking a Family Outreach Worker- Fathers ( 18 hours / week) to join our project in Edinburgh. Funded by City of Edinburgh Council/Edinburgh Alcohol and Drug Partnership, this post aims to provide support to children and families affected by parental drug and/or alcohol use, reducing risks and minimising the impact on children. The post holder will work directly with fathers, male carers, and children to strengthen family relationships, improve parenting capacity, and promote safer, healthier lifestyles.

We are looking for a skilled and empathetic professional qualified in social work, social care, education, health or early years/childcare.

The successful candidate will have strong communication, teamwork and organisational skills, a good understanding of rights-based approaches and the challenges facing vulnerable families, and a commitment to equality, inclusion and anti-discriminatory practice. This is a meaningful opportunity to be part of a supportive organisation dedicated to improving outcomes for children, fathers and their families.

We offer excellent staff benefits including a competitive salary, generous pension contribution, flexible working, an employee assistance programme and generous annual leave.

Make a Difference for people bereaved by murder culpable homicide & suicide

PETAL Support is seeking dedicated and values-driven individuals to join our Board of Trustees to help shape the future of our work supporting people bereaved by murder, culpable homicide & suicide throughout Scotland

As a Board Member, you will:

• Provide strategic direction and governance for the charity
• Ensure the organisation remains financially sound, ethical, and sustainable
• Act as an ambassador for the charity and its mission
• Contribute to key decisions that impact people bereaved by murder & suicide

This is a voluntary, unpaid role, with reasonable expenses reimbursed.

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from individuals with skills or experience in:

• Finance or accounting
• Legal or governance
• Health and social care
• Lived experience of murder & suicide
• Fundraising, communications, or digital
• HR, people management, or organisational development
• Younger people & children

We are committed to diversity and inclusion and strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, ages, and lived experiences.

Time Commitment

Approximately 5 board meetings per year, plus occasional sub-committee or development sessions.

Why Join Us?

• Make a meaningful impact on the lives of those bereaved by murder & suicide
• Develop board-level and leadership experience
• Be part of a supportive, mission-driven team
• Contribute to positive change

Who We are

PETAL Support is a registered charity for those bereaved by murder, culpable homicide and suicide living in Scotland. Founded in 1994 PETAL Support provides practical and emotional support, advocacy, support and counselling for the families, friends, children and young people of murder, culpable homicide and suicide victims.

Support includes:

• A range of Face-to-Face therapeutic counselling including CBT & EMDR
• Clinical Aromatherapy
• Volunteering Opportunities
• Group work
• Fundraising Events
• Social Interaction

Make an impact on a young-people’s lives. Join us as an Employment Support Coordinator at Camphill Blair Drummond.

Camphill Blair Drummond is a vibrant and forward-looking organisation, with a clear vision for the future.

Working in partnership with Stirling Council and funding from No One Left Behind, we are looking for an Employment Support Coordinator who can provide pre-pathway person-centred, holistic 1:1 support, tailored to meet the needs of young people with additional support needs, by identifying and working towards their chosen goals, at their pace.

Using a person-centred profile completed alongside the young person, you will identify their likes, dislikes, limitations and strengths, then work with the individual towards reaching their potential in a supported manner.

The Management of Offenders Act (Scotland) 2019 (Exclusions and Exceptions) applies to this role.

Why Join Us?

Your Wellbeing, Growth & Security Matter

At Camphill Blair Drummond, we believe that supporting our employees means more than just a payslip. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Generous Annual Leave Start with 31 days of holiday per year, increasing to 36 days with service.
• Robust Pension Contribution. We invest in your future with a 10% employer pension contribution, automatically enrolled after just 3 months.
• Enhanced Sick Pay from Day One. If life throws you a curveball, we’ve got you covered: enjoy 1-week full pay and 1 week half pay from your first day of employment.
• Learning & Development That Empowers You. We’re committed to your growth, offering ongoing training and development opportunities to help you thrive in your role.
• Confidential Support for You & Your Family Our Employee Assistance Programme is free and non-contributory, giving you and your immediate family access to expert advice and emotional support whenever you need it.
• PVG Costs Covered. We take care of your PVG membership fees, so you can focus on making a difference.
• This is more than a job it’s an opportunity to be part of a unique community where your skills make a real difference. You’ll work in a supportive environment that values collaboration, inclusion, and personal growth.

If you’re passionate about empowering others, committed to high standards of care, and ready to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you.