We are delighted to be launching our mentoring programme in partnership with theScottish Bordersand are looking for aProgramme Manager. This is a unique opportunity to be involved right from the beginning – launching and implementing MCR Pathways Mentoring Programme across secondary schools and college campuses.

About the role

You will be based in the Scottish Borders and manage all aspects of the MCR Pathways programme delivery, actively engaging with participating schools, colleges, the local authority and key partners including Skills Development Scotland and Developing the Young Workforce.

In this role, you will empower your regional team to drive substantive, positive change for young people by supporting and challenging appointed delivery leads to build a vibrant, impactful mentoring programme. Additionally, you will lead mentor recruitment, training, and support initiatives to guarantee every young person has access to a dedicated mentor, while managing your local Mentor Services Coordinator to align the mentor pipeline perfectly with the local need.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead on and manage all aspects of programme delivery
• Provide support, development, training, management and motivation to MCR staff and delivery leads
• Support integration of the programme and a consistently high quality standard of programme delivery across all settings
• Develop and support partnerships with the Local Councils, further and higher education institutions, local business and all MCR stakeholders
• Provide analysis of programme performance, impact and development

About you

• Experience of developing and effectively managing teams and programmes
• Self-motivated and skilled at motivating others
• Experience of or strong interest in working or volunteering in the third sector
• Experience of working within or in collaboration with secondary schools and or further education
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritise

About us

MCR Pathways is an award-winning charity established in Glasgow in 2007. Our mentoring programme is now delivered in schools across the whole of Scotland as well as North East and South East England. We are committed to helping the country’s most vulnerable young people gain self-confidence, identify their skills and recognise and fulfil their potential.

Our mission: To connect every young person with a trusted adult mentor, someone who sparks confidence, fuels ambition, and walks beside them as they find their way.

Our vision: MCR Pathways will work until every young person has someone to help them find their way.

You will be joining a friendly and supportive team who love what they do and enjoy working with each other. MCR Pathways’ values are Respect, Communication, Trust and Growth and they inform everything we do.

Benefits of working for MCR Pathways include:30 days annual leave in first year rising to 35 days from 2nd year of employment, 3 further days of annual leave between the December and January public holidays, additional day off for your birthday, Employee Assistance Programme, Life Assurance – 4 x salary.

We are very excited to be launching our mentoring programme in theScottish Bordersand are looking for aMentor Services Coordinatorto support volunteer mentors in the region.

About the role

Our Mentor Services Coordinators are the key contacts for our volunteer mentors from their first enquiry about mentoring until they are matched with a young person. The Mentor Services Coordinators conduct in depth interviews with all prospective volunteer mentors, organise training, organise PVG checks and make the process as smooth and supported as possible.

Key responsibilities:

• Providing excellent customer service to prospective and existing mentors using strong communication skills on the telephone, in virtual meetings, by email and sometimes in person
• Ensure all of our volunteer mentors are individually supported and fully engaged at every stage of their mentor journey
• Deliver information sessions, participate in mentor one-to-one conversations and facilitate mentor training sessions and other mentor engagement activities.

About you

• Customer service experience
• Based in Scottish Borders
• Experience of or strong interest in working or volunteering in the charity or third sectors
• An understanding of young people and educational settings
• People person with excellent communication and listening skills and empathy
• Well organised with great administrative skills and attention to detail
• Excellent desktop and database skills

About us

MCR Pathways is an award-winning charity established in Glasgow in 2007. Our mentoring programme is now delivered in schools across the whole of Scotland as well as North East and South East England. We are committed to helping the country’s most vulnerable young people gain self-confidence, identify their skills and recognise and fulfil their potential.

Our mission: To connect every young person with a trusted adult mentor, someone who sparks confidence, fuels ambition, and walks beside them as they find their way.

Our vision: MCR Pathways will work until every young person has someone to help them find their way.

You will be joining a friendly and supportive team who love what they do and enjoy working with each other. MCR Pathways’ values are Respect, Communication, Trust and Growth and they inform everything we do.

Benefits of working for MCR Pathways include:30 days annual leave in first year rising to 35 days from 2nd year of employment, 3 further days of annual leave between the December and January public holidays, additional day off for your birthday, Employee Assistance Programme, Life Assurance – 4 x salary.

More about the role

The relationships we build with our community, our supporters and our partners are everything. They're what make the rest of our work possible.

This role is the engine room of that.

At the heart of the role is our community of supporters; making sure every one of them feels properly looked after, from the moment they fi rst hear about us, through their fundraising journey, and beyond.

That means owning the supporter journey communications and stewardship touchpoints, and being the warm, consistent voice supporters know they can come to.

The fundraising infrastructure sits with you too, setting up pages and tools like Givergy, Enthuse and JustGiving so people can support us easily.

You’ll also keep on top of our CRM so it’s accurate, in order that we can make sure we're reaching everyone we should be reaching.

Role profile

Role focus: Strengthening relationships with our supporters and community, and building the engagement infrastructure that powers everything we do

Community & supporter engagement

• Build trusting, lasting relationships with our community of supporters, partners and people affected by IBD
• Be a warm, confident voice for the Foundation on the phone, in person and in writing
• Respond empathetically to supporter concerns, questions or feedback, in line with our values
• Represent our charity at community events, health fairs and stakeholder meetings

Supporter journey & stewardship

• Own the day-to-day stewardship touchpoints that keep supporters connected and feeling valued
• Develop accessible information and materials about IBD, our services and how people can get involved
• Work with our comms agency on wider engagement communications, providing supporter insight, content and approvals
• Ensure all communications meet fundraising best practice, regulations and our charity values
• Fundraising delivery & admin support
• Set up and manage fundraising pages and tools (Givergy, Enthuse, JustGiving)
• Provide strong administrative support that gives our fundraising work a solid foundation
• Work with Electrify on the delivery of cross-channel fundraising appeals across email, direct mail, social media and paid advertising
• Test and measure new approaches so we keep improving

CRM, data & compliance

• Use our supporter database (CRM) to pull targeted lists for appeals and engagement
• Maintain accurate, confi dential records in line with GDPR and charity sector regulations
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding guidelines and data protection laws

Events

• Support our community and fundraising events, on the ground and behind the scenes
• Help create the kind of experiences our community values

Evaluation & reporting

• Track performance metrics and prepare regular reports
• Gather supporter insights to inform service development and fundraising priorities
• Support grant applications and fundraising campaigns by sharing impact stories with appropriate consent

Additional benefits

• Private medical insurance

• Death-in-service cover

• Pension (employee/employer contribution)

• Working-from-home Wi-Fi contribution (where applicable)

• Working pattern will include some evening and weekend work for events, with TOIL

Help Shape the Future of Reuse in the Scottish Borders.

Thanks to funding from Scottish Ministers through the Local Action Group, under the national Community Led Local Development (CLLD) Fund, Home Basics is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and proactive Reuse & Community Workshop Lead. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the development and delivery of a new pilot programme of practical repair, reuse and upcycling workshops in the Scottish Borders. Working alongside volunteers, community groups and partner organisations, you'll inspire people to learn new skills, build confidence, reduce waste and help create stronger, more sustainable communities.

About Us:

Home Basics is an independent charity and social enterprise supporting people across the Scottish Borders which has been “furnishing people’s futures” for almost 25 years by providing affordable furniture and household goods, with extra discounts on products and delivery for people referred or on means-tested benefits; to support individuals and families establish and sustain a home with dignity. The organisation exists to support local people to create safe, comfortable homes while promoting reuse, reducing landfill and having a positive impact on people, the environment and the wider community.

About the project:

The Scottish Borders Reuse and Community Skills Programme aims to expand on Home Basics’ existing work and community engagement through practical skills support, reuse information and education and volunteer development across the Scottish Borders. The pilot project responds to growing demand from beneficiaries, volunteers and partner organisations for opportunities to learn repair, reuse and upcycling skills that build confidence, improve employability and reduce waste at a time impacted by a cost-of-living crisis and environmental pressures.

Working alongside volunteers, partner organisations and local communities, the project will:

• Deliver practical repair, reuse and upcycling workshops
• Develop structured volunteer learning pathways
• Improve access to practical skills
• Promote environmental sustainability
• Strengthen partnerships across the Scottish Borders
• Increase awareness of reuse and the circular economy
• Support people experiencing poverty through practical education and engagement

Job description:

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a brand-new pilot programme of practical reuse workshops and community activities in the Scottish Borders. As Reuse & Community Workshop Lead, you will develop, coordinate and deliver an engaging programme of repair, reuse and upcycling workshops that help people learn practical skills, build confidence and connect with others, while promoting more sustainable ways of living.

Reporting to the Business Manager and working closely with Home Basics staff, volunteers and partner organisations, you will identify opportunities to engage communities, shape workshop content and deliver a varied Workshop programme. While you will lead workshops yourself, you will also work with skilled volunteers, local makers, community groups and specialists to deliver the range of sessions available.

This is a varied, hands-on role combining workshop delivery, community engagement, volunteer development and partnership working. As this is a pilot programme, you will also gather feedback, monitor outcomes and help shape the future development of community workshops at Home Basics. No two days will be the same!

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Plan and deliver engaging repair, reuse, upcycling and practical skills workshops.
• Work with volunteers, local makers and partners to develop workshops and learning opportunities.
• Ensure safe delivery through risk assessments and compliance with Home Basics' Health & Safety policies and procedures.
• Promote workshops and build relationships with Home Basics’ and local networks to increase participation, particularly those experiencing financial hardship.
• Identify opportunities for outreach workshops and collaborative community projects.
• Represent Home Basics and promote repair, reuse and sustainability.
• Recruit, support and develop volunteers to deliver engaging workshops and build skills.
• Maintain project records, monitor outcomes and produce reports for funders.
• Collect participant and partnership feedback and case studies.
• Support project evaluation and future development.
• Support Home Basics increase community engagement and participation, strengthen volunteering and promote circular economy principles.
• Comply with organisational policies and procedures, including Health & Safety, Safeguarding, Equality & Data Protection.
• Uphold the values and principles of Home Basics at all times.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties.
• The role will require occasional weekend work (Saturdays).

We are open to appointing either on a fixed term employed basis or a suitably qualified self-employed contractor, depending on experience, availability and the nature of the working arrangement.

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 a Support Coordinator (Armed Forces)

14hpw permanent + 21hpw 2-Years Fixed-Term contract. Working week will be between the following days and hours:

• Monday - Friday between 8am - 8pm & Saturdays 10am - 4pm

Salary band: £27,598 - £36,445. 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: The Quadrant Poynernook Road, Aberdeen. You will be expected to cover throughout North-East of Scotland locality.

You will be reporting directly to a Locality Manager, and you will be responsible for ensuring, within your Service(s), that VSS’s local service development and delivery plan is being implemented within your geographical area(s). Service delivery is provided by a team of skilled and knowledgeable volunteers and you will be responsible for planning their deployment to ensure that the service delivered meets the desired outcomes of victims and witnesses of crime and our service users. You will also be responsible for all aspects of volunteer engagement with VSS at your services, including recruitment, induction, learning and development, ongoing performance management and support. Contributing to business planning and co-ordination ensuring that continuous learning takes place to monitor that the outcomes of service users are being met is also part of the role.

You will bring experience from a similar role and a commitment to your own professional development. As a confident and supportive leader, you will know how to motivate others, build trust, and drive performance. You’re comfortable working with data gathering, analysing, and presenting insights that help shape decisions. You believe in fairness and inclusion with the confidence to challenge discrimination, bias, or stereotyping when you see it. Alongside this, you have a solid understanding of the voluntary and charity sector, and willingness to be flexible in working hours and able to travel as required.

You will have a specific focus on supporting people from Armed Forces communities who are affected by domestic abuse. This will include providing tailored, one-to-one support when required, helping individuals to feel safe, heard, informed and empowered, in partnership with Scottish Women’s Aid.

Due to the geography of the area it is essential you have a full clean driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

If you are looking for a role with a purpose, where you can really make a difference, we want to hear from you!

Further details of this role are available in the job description – Support Coordinator (Armed Forces)

Please note - This post will be subject to a satisfactory PVG 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 Hibernian Community Foundation is looking to appoint a passionate and driven Safeguarding and Youth Lead to support the team in making sure HCF remains inclusive, responsive and safe. The successful candidate will oversee and manage our Safeguarding processes working with our Heads of Service/staff and liaise with our partner agencies, participants and families.

The post will also include some time co-designing and delivering youth-focused community programmes that reflect the needs, aspirations and lived experiences of young people.

Award-winning animal charity Pet Blood Bank UK is recruiting for the position of Executive Assistant to join our team in a hybrid role, combining office-based working in Dunfermline with home working. This is an exciting opportunity to support the Managing Director and senior team in a wide and varied range of tasks, helping Pet Blood Bank continue its lifesaving work across the UK. This is an administrative role where you can make a genuine difference to the lives of pets.

Background

Launched in 2007, Pet Blood Bank UK is the only charity that provides a blood bank service for all vets across the UK. As part of our charitable remit, our aim is to advance animal health and welfare and to relieve suffering by providing quick and convenient access to blood. Every unit of blood helps save up to four other lives, saving thousands of lives every year.

Our values

Caring. Pioneering. Real. These are the values Pet Blood Bank UK is built upon. Our values bind us together as a charity and guide everything we do. We expect every team member to know, understand and embody our values, helping to build our reputation as a pioneering, caring and practical charity. Read more about our values.

What you’ll do

• Proactively manage the Managing Director's diary, meetings, and priorities, ensuring effective planning and use of time.
• Prepare agendas, papers, briefings, and minutes, maintaining accurate records and tracking actions to completion.
• Support the Managing Director with research, data analysis, presentations, and reports to inform strategic decision-making.
• Coordinate travel, expenses, and administrative support for the Managing Director, Trustees, and Senior Management Team.
• Monitor organisational contracts, insurance, and key corporate responsibilities, supporting compliance and governance.
• Act as the central liaison between the Managing Director, department heads, and external Health and Safety Advisers, coordinating actions and monitoring progress.
• Support the administration of IT systems, Microsoft 365, equipment, and user accounts, working closely with external IT providers.
• Maintain accurate records, documentation, and confidential information in line with data protection requirements.
• Build positive working relationships across the organisation, acting as a key point of contact for colleagues, Trustees, and external stakeholders.
• Provide flexible, high-quality executive and administrative support, contributing to the smooth running of the organisation and supporting wider organisational priorities as required.

What we need

We're looking for a proactive, highly organised individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys supporting senior leaders. You'll be confident managing competing priorities, handling confidential information with discretion, and building positive relationships across the organisation.

We’re looking for someone who has:

• Experience in an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, or senior administrative role.
• Excellent organisational, planning and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands and work independently.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (particularly Excel) and confidence using a range of digital systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing reports, presentations, meeting minutes, and executive summaries.
• Strong analytical skills, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to present information clearly.
• A professional, proactive, and discreet approach, with sound judgement and integrity when handling confidential matters.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues, Trustees, and external partners.
• A genuine enthusiasm for working in the charity sector.

Desirable:

• A business or administration qualification (or equivalent experience).
• Experience of data analysis, Power BI, or other reporting tools.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety administration or compliance.
• Experience working within the charity or third sector.

What’s in it for you

In return, we offer full training, contributory pension scheme, lifestyle rewards, and 30 days annual holidays (pro rata, including bank holidays).

Further details

This is a part-time role working 26 hours per week, over 4 days (Mon –Thu). The suggested working pattern would be 9am – 4pm with a half hour lunch break, but we're happy to discuss the working pattern at interview.

PMH Borders is a much valued perinatal mental health charity established for over 16 years with a proven track record and evidence of growing demand. We provide psychological therapies and counselling to parents and families across the Scottish Borders from our base in Galashiels.

As we develop our service, we are looking to recruit four new Trustee Board Members with experience in business management, change management, social media or HR.

This is an exciting time to join our Team. We are at the start of a new chapter, with ambitious plans to redevelop our service and drive meaningful growth to become a sustainable and socially responsible charity.

Reeltime Music is looking for a Community Music Tutor to help young people build skills, confidence and creativity through music workshops.

You will help plan, set up, deliver and evaluate creative workshops, working with other tutors and staff to create a safe, welcoming and engaging environment.

The role will include evening workshops. Some weekend work may also be needed, especially if the role continues beyond the initial 12-month contract.

About you

You do not need a degree or formal qualification to apply.

We are looking for someone who can:

• Play and teach at least two popular musical instruments to a proficient level
• Communicate well with young people and groups
• Support young people in an encouraging and respectful way
• Stay organised, reliable and willing to learn
• Travel to and from various locations in North Lanarkshire

Experience in music technology, youth work, volunteering, tutoring, group work or community projects would be helpful.

Access to a car is desirable but not essential.

The Brock is Growing – Come Grow With Us!

About The Brock

At The Brock, we believe that everyone has strengths, skills and potential that can flourish when given the right opportunities and support.

We provide people with chronic mental health conditions a welcoming and purposeful environment where they can build confidence, develop skills, improve wellbeing and reconnect with their communities through meaningful therapeutic work activities.

Based at The Brock Garden Centre in Broxburn and our drop-in centre Boarwood in Bathgate, our activities include horticulture, garden maintenance, landscaping projects, woodwork, crafts and community-based projects. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a Facilitator who shares our values and wants to make a genuine difference in people's lives.

About the Role

This is a hands-on role supporting people through meaningful daily activities that promote recovery, confidence and community integration.

We are looking for the right person first and foremost. Following appointment, a specific lead area will be agreed based on your skills, experience and interests. This could include horticulture, garden maintenance, Boarwood development, or another area of operational responsibility within The Brock.

You will work alongside service users, volunteers and colleagues to create a positive, inclusive and supportive environment where people can thrive.

What You'll Do

• Facilitate meaningful therapeutic activities for service users
• Support individuals to build confidence, resilience and wellbeing
• Help maintain a welcoming, safe and customer-friendly environment
• Work collaboratively with volunteers, staff and external partners
• Take shared responsibility for the success of the wider project
• Contribute to the development and delivery of Brock activities and services
• Support operational activities including garden maintenance, site development and project delivery
• Help identify opportunities to increase income, engagement and community impact

We're Looking For Someone Who

• Has a strong understanding of the impact of chronic mental health conditions
• Enjoys working directly with people and helping them achieve their potential
• Is positive, adaptable and able to motivate others
• Works well as part of a team whilst also using their own initiative
• Can build positive relationships with a wide range of people
• Can work in both Broxburn and Bathgate on a rota basis
• Shares our belief in the power of purpose, community and meaningful activity
• Holds a full UK driving licence and is willing to drive the project vehicle

Experience in areas such as mental health support, community work, horticulture, garden maintenance, social care, occupational therapy, education, coaching or the third sector would be welcomed, but we are primarily looking for someone whose values align with ours.

What We Offer

• A meaningful, values-led workplace
• A supportive and dedicated team
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• The opportunity to help shape the future of a growing organisation
• 38 days annual leave including public holidays
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for you and your immediate family
• 20% staff discount in the Garden Centre
• For the last few years we managed to offer an annual salary uplift
• Access to exclusive employee discounts and offers through Bright Exchange

Interested?

We strongly encourage prospective applicants to arrange an informal visit before applying. This is a great opportunity to learn more about The Brock, meet the team and ask any questions you may have.

For further information, please contact Koen Van der Straeten by email at koen@thebrock.org