Duncan Place Community Hub in Leith is looking for up to six volunteer Trustees to make up a board of twelve. We are looking for Trustees willing to share their skills, knowledge and experience, and who can work in a team to ensure good governance and provide strategic direction to the staff team who carry out the day-to-day operations and management.

Trustees should be universally welcoming and supportive of our diverse community.

If you have the following skills and experience, let’s talk:

• Charity management and Development
• Community and Membership Development
• Marketing and Communications
• Social Impact Measurement
• Accountancy / Finance / Investment
• Staff Development

We welcome other skills and experience too and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences who can add value to the organisation.

Duncan Place offers some activities for children. Whilst day to day contact is unlikely, Trustees are involved in safeguarding via policies and procedures, so are therefore required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Group (PVG) Scheme. Duncan Place will organise this at no cost to the Trustee. More details are available here: mygov.scot/pvg-scheme

About Duncan Place Community Hub

Duncan Place Community Hub is a registered charity operating as a social enterprise. Through offering a range of inclusive and low-cost community events, we aim to promote well-being, reduce social isolation, and build social connections in Leith and the surrounding areas.

We also provide affordable office space to organisations making a positive social impact in the area, and hourly room hire for local groups, businesses and individuals.

The organisation has grown from the potential demolition of a very tired council owned community centre, to a fully refurbished hub owned by the charity and serving the people of Leith. The income we generate from tenancies and room hire is used to maintain our building, employ our team at the real living wage, and to subsidise our community events. This innovative model means that the charity is financially healthy, has decent reserves and is able to use funds raised to respond to the communities’ needs without the need to rely on short-term funding.

Our Vision, Mission

Our Vision

Our vision is for a happy healthy community where people are welcomed to take part in what we offer.

Our Mission

Our mission is to promote well-being, reduce social isolation, and build social connections in Leith and the surrounding areas.

We do this through

Offering a range of inclusive and low-cost community events and activities covering a wide range of ages and interests.

Providing affordable office space to organisations making a positive social impact in the area, and hourly room hire for local groups, businesses and individuals.

Generating income from tenancies and room hire to maintain our building, employ our team at the real living wage, and to subsidise our community events.

Our Values

Maintaining Duncan Place Community Hub as a welcoming and inclusive space takes kindness and effort from all of us. We thank all building users for sharing in our values and being part of making it such a great space.

Inclusion: We are committed to creating a space and providing services where everyone feels welcomed, respected, and valued.

Community: The people that use our building, our tenants, room-hirers, staff and visitors are central to all that we do. We are proud to be a part of the diverse and exciting community that is Leith. We will continue to build strong relationships within and outside our organisation to support our community.

Diversity: We celebrate the unique backgrounds and experiences of those that use our community hub.

Wellbeing: We prioritise the health and happiness of all hub users and employees. Physical, mental, social, and emotional health are equally important and underpin the decisions we take.

Making a difference: We strive to create a positive impact on the lives of our members, visitors, employees, tenants and the broader community.

Training Details

Current board members and the chief executive of the charity will provide induction and ongoing support. We will support you to access online training for the role of a charity trustee which is available through Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations Council (EVOC) and will explore other training opportunities as required and as budget allows.

About Our Board

We are keen to continue developing the organisation by welcoming up to six new Trustees, bringing fresh eyes with a range of skills, experience and perspectives. New Trustees will join our current board of committed and engaged individuals who have been with the charity for between two to six years. Our current chair is reaching the end of their maximum length of service and will be retiring at the next AGM. The board will be appointed at the AGM (18th June) and then, at the first meeting following the AGM, the board themselves will decide on the office bearing roles. Current trustees have skills in organisational management, facilities management, staff support, strategic planning, policy development, treasury skills, funding and more.

Expected Commitment

There are 8-10 in-person board meetings per year. These are currently monthly on a Thursday evening and approx. 1.5-2hrs long. Following a mission and values day last October we will be progressing through our next phase of growth. The frequency of board meetings will be under review with the intention of reducing the number held each year.

Trustees are expected to attend the board meetings and to also join and contribute to sub-groups to oversee ongoing areas of work in line with their interests and/ or organisational need. Depending upon the area of work, the sub-group can be short lived, medium or longer term. The times of the sub-group meetings are flexible and decided by the sub-group members. We hope that potential candidates will commit to a 3-year term of office, but we are realistic and know that ‘life happens!’

The estimated commitment is 4 to 6 hours per month e.g.

• Reading papers in advance of meetings
• Attending and contributing at meetings
• Progressing action points
• Sub-group commitments

Trustees are expected to be confident and self-sufficient in using digital tools, including email, WhatsApp, shared document platforms (such as SharePoint) and video conferencing (teams/ zoom or similar). Board papers and organisational documents are managed digitally; trustees are expected to access these independently using their own device. This means having reliable access to a laptop, tablet, or similar device capable of running a current web browser and accessing cloud-based platforms. A smartphone alone is unlikely to be sufficient for this purpose.

If you have any concerns about meeting these requirements, please contact us to discuss before applying.

Location/Travel Details

Duncan Place Community Hub, 4 Duncan Place, Leith, EH6 8HW

Expenses

Reasonable travel expenses are available. All other expenses must be agreed prior to spending.

Accessibility Details

Disabled parking space available. Ramp access. Accessible loos. Wide corridors and doors. Lift access to upper floors. Please let us know of any reasonable adjustments needed.

What happens next?

Duncan Place is registered with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) as a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) – a type of charity that is run by and for its members. The constitution specifies the recruitment process.

• Potential trustees should complete the form linked below.
• We will then invite you to an info session with some of our current trustees and register you as a member. (Candidates must be registered as Ordinary Members of Duncan Place in order to stand for election).
• We will share some info on potential Trustees with our members.
• At the AGM, potential Trustees stand for election and are voted for by our members.
• The Trustees provide good governance for the charity and leadership to the team of paid staff.
• The staff carry out the day-to-day operations of running the organisation.

Would you like to help make a genuine difference in someone’s life? Join LCIL and be part of a team that is changing lives every day.

We are currently recruiting two part-time Welfare Advice Officers to join our dedicated and supportive team. If you’re passionate about empowering people and want your work to have meaningful, real-world impact, this is an opportunity to do just that.

At LCIL, we are a user-led organisation committed to supporting Disabled People to live independently in the community of their choice. Everything we do is grounded in inclusion, respect, and collaboration - placing people at the heart of our services.

We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:

• Strong knowledge of welfare rights, including benefits and entitlements, with the ability to support our service users in accessing appropriate services
• Experience of effectively managing and prioritising a caseload in a similar role, ensuring timely and person-centred support

You will be confident working one-to-one with a diverse range of people, including Disabled people, individuals with long-term health conditions, and unpaid carers.

Following initial training in our Edinburgh office, you will work flexibly across office, home, and outreach settings, supporting service users to access the advice and resources they need to live independently.

Why Join LCIL?

We offer a supportive and flexible working environment, including:

• Flexible and hybrid working patterns
• 25 days annual leave + 10 public holidays (prorated for 0.6 FTE)
• Generous employer pension contribution
• Opportunities for personal and professional development

We want you to feel confident and prepared. That is why all shortlisted candidates will receive interview questions in advance.

We value thoughtful, considered responses and are keen to hear about the full range of skills and experience you can bring. This is your chance to show us what matters and how you can make an impact.

Would you like to help make a genuine difference in someone’s life? Join LCIL and be part of a team that is changing lives every day.

We are currently recruiting a full-time Welfare Advice and Brokerage Officer to join our dedicated and supportive team. If you’re passionate about empowering people and want your work to have meaningful, real-world impact, this is an opportunity to do just that.

At LCIL, we are a user-led organisation committed to supporting Disabled People to live independently in the community of their choice. Everything we do is grounded in inclusion, respect, and collaboration - placing people at the heart of our services.

This is a rewarding opportunity to provide vital advice and support to individuals who need it most.

We are looking for candidates who are willing to undertake and successfully complete Community Brokerage training (if not already qualified), and who can demonstrate:

• Strong knowledge of welfare rights, including benefits and entitlements, with the ability to support our service users in accessing appropriate services
• Experience of effectively managing and prioritising a caseload in a similar role, ensuring timely and person-centred support

You will be confident working one-to-one with a diverse range of people, including Disabled people, individuals with long-term health conditions, and unpaid carers.

Following initial training in our Edinburgh office, you will work flexibly across office, home, and outreach settings, supporting service users to access the advice and resources they need to live independently.

Why Join LCIL?

We offer a supportive and flexible working environment, including:

• Flexible and hybrid working patterns
• 25 days annual leave + 10 public holidays
• Generous employer pension contribution
• Opportunities for personal and professional development

We want you to feel confident and prepared. That is why all shortlisted candidates will receive interview questions in advance.

We value thoughtful, considered responses and are keen to hear about the full range of skills and experience you can bring. This is your chance to show us what matters and how you can make an impact.

Would you like to help make a genuine difference in someone’s life? Join LCIL and be part of a team that is changing lives and empowering people every day.

We are currently recruiting a part-time Volunteer Coordinator & Training Officer to join our dedicated and supportive team. If you are passionate about people, community development, and creating meaningful opportunities for volunteers, this is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping and delivering impactful services.

At LCIL, we are a user-led organisation committed to supporting Disabled People to live independently in the community of their choice. Everything we do is grounded in inclusion, respect, and collaboration - placing people at the heart of our services.

This is a rewarding opportunity to lead the development of an inclusive and empowering volunteer programme as part of our Pathways to Wellbeing and Inclusion Service.

You will play a central role in recruiting, supporting, and developing volunteers, ensuring they feel valued, confident, and equipped to contribute meaningfully.

Alongside this, you will contribute to the delivery of community hubs across Edinburgh and the Lothians, working collaboratively with colleagues and service users to co-design and deliver accessible and impactful workshops and services.

We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:

• Experience of working with and supporting volunteers, including recruitment and engagement
• Confidence in delivering training or facilitating group sessions

You will be confident working one-to-one and in group settings with a diverse range of people, including volunteers, Disabled people, individuals with long-term health conditions, and unpaid carers.

Following initial training in our Edinburgh office, you will work flexibly across office, outreach settings and community hubs.

Why Join LCIL?

We offer a supportive and flexible working environment, including:

• Flexible and hybrid working patterns
• 25 days annual leave + 10 public holidays (prorated for 0.8 FTE)
• Generous employer pension contribution
• Opportunities for personal and professional development

We want you to feel confident and prepared. That is why all shortlisted candidates will receive interview questions in advance.

We value thoughtful, considered responses and are keen to hear about the full range of skills and experience you can bring. This is your chance to show us what matters and how you can make an impact.

Founded in 1875, the Cockburn Association is Edinburgh’s Civic Trust. It is a registered Scottish Charity with stated objectives as:

• The maintenance and improvement of the amenity of the City of Edinburgh and its neighbourhood;
• The protection and preservation of the city’s landscape and historic & architectural heritage.

In practice, the Cockburn Association has evolved to take an interest in many other aspects of the city’s development and management in accordance with sustainability principles:

• Supporting the protection of the landscape setting of the city and significant open spaces that contribute to the city’s unique character
• Promoting the improvement of the aesthetic and functional quality of shared spaces such as public squares, parks, streets and footways
• Advocating for sustainable transport systems sensitive to different needs for accessibility and mobility
• Encouraging high quality contemporary design for buildings and the public realm.

Our VISION is: A thriving Edinburgh where our heritage is created, protected, and enjoyed by all

Our MISSION is: We galvanise civic action to inspire stewardship, ownership, access, and appreciation of Edinburgh’s built and natural heritage

Our VALUES are:

1. We are an independent organisation that acts with integrity to monitor change and provide well informed, evidence-based advice to secure long-term benefits for the city.
2. As a respected body, we advocate for positive change through constructive dialogue and critical challenge with the aim of delivering successful outcomes.
3. We work in partnership with others to pursue wider public interest, engaging with our members and Edinburgh’s communities so that inclusive and wider views are represented and heard.

Role Purpose:

Often the first point of contact for Members, partners and media, you’ll work with a range of stakeholders across the city, playing an integral role in one of the world’s oldest conservation charities. You’ll work with our small team of two, and our incredible volunteers to design and deliver a new audience engagement plan. You’ll support and grow our Membership through the delivery of events from our annual talks and tours to Edinburgh’s Doors Open Days (part of Scotland’s largest free heritage festival). You’ll embed our new CRM, manage budgets, and report progress to the Board, funders and wider stakeholders. There will be lots of opportunities to engage in research, embark on and strengthen partnerships, and work with communities across the city and beyond. Ideally, you’ll have a passion for Edinburgh and enjoy working flexibly and dynamically to meet our charity’s needs. It’s an exciting time to join the Association, as we embark on the delivery of our new Business Plan, take back the coordination of Edinburgh’s Doors Open Days, and work with international and local partners to build evidence for the city’s 2040 Plan. Join us and help ensure that Edinburgh is a thriving city where our heritage is created, protected, and enjoyed by all.

Do you have a passion for helping young people and the wider community discover Jesus and grow in their faith? We’re seeking an enthusiastic Youth & Community Worker to inspire, and support our young people in their faith journey while strengthening connections across our community.

Your Mission

• Support children and young people in their faith journey
• Build connections with schools, youth organisations & the wider community
• Create engaging, fun, and faith-filled activities

What We’re Looking For

• A committed Christian with a heart for supporting others in their faith journey
• Experience working with children/young people
• Creative, fun, and full of energy
• Excellent at building relationships and inspiring others

What We Offer

• A welcoming church family with a passion for serving the community
• Space to bring your own ideas and shape youth ministry

You will be providing information, emotional and practical support to families with children with a wide range of support needs, empowering them to understand and access the support available to them from external services.

About you:

Are you driven to understand the needs of service users and identify appropriate ways to meet their needs? Do you thrive in connecting families with other parents and carers with lived experience?

This job is for you if you have:

• a strong understanding of the needs of families who have children with a disability or additional support needs
• knowledge of children’s rights, trauma informed and inclusive practices
• excellent relationship building skills
• an understanding of child and adult protection practices

If you would like to work in a supportive and understanding work environment, ensuring that families feel valued and part of an inclusive community, we would love to have you on board.

Partners in Advocacy has delivered independent advocacy services since 1998 and is a trusted provider across Scotland.

We are pleased to offer an opportunity to join our Edinburgh service as an Independent Advocacy Worker.

This is a rewarding role in a supportive, experienced team, where you will make a genuine difference by providing one-to-one independent advocacy to people aged 16 and over with learning or physical disabilities, autism, and older people. You will support individuals in having their voices heard, helping them express their views, understand their rights, explore their options, and participate in decisions that affect their lives.

The role involves travelling throughout Edinburgh to meet people in a range of community and clinical settings. Travel expenses are covered, and you will be supported to plan your work in a way that is both effective and sustainable.

Working closely with the Service Coordinator, you will help maintain accurate service data and support the development of quarterly reports, helping demonstrate the impact of advocacy.

This is a role that offers a high degree of autonomy, alongside regular support, supervision, and opportunities to connect with colleagues across the organisation.

We warmly encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds.

If your skills and experience align with the job description and person specification, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please complete the application form, providing examples of how you meet each aspect of the job description and person specification.

Partners in Advocacy is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible working environment.

What the role is really like

• You’ll be working most of the time independently, managing your own diary and priorities
• You’ll need to be confident working with people aged 16 and over with learning or physical disabilities, autism, and older people
• Your days will vary from supporting someone in a meeting, to travelling across Edinburgh, to completing case notes at home
• Some situations are complex or emotionally demanding, so strong boundaries are essential
• You’ll need to be able to understand complex information and processes, translate them to your advocacy partners, helping them to understand their rights and explore their options
• You’ll need to be comfortable making decisions and working proactively, while staying connected to your wider team
• You’ll be speaking to a range of professionals in a range of settings, communicating and amplifying your advocacy partner's opinions and wishes
• You’ll record, track and compile statistical and other information, writing it into tracking spreadsheets, Microsoft Word forms and create anonymised case studies

You’ll be a good fit if you:

• Are comfortable working autonomously and managing your own workload
• Are comfortable with regular travel across Edinburgh as part of your working day
• Can recognise the right times to check in with your line manager
• Have good planning and are punctual
• Can build trust with people and communicate clearly in a range of situations
• Are organised and able to balance direct work and admin responsibilities
• Have good writing and IT skills
• Are confident travelling independently across Edinburgh
• Value equality, rights, and person-led support
• Can research, read and understand complex information, then translate it and explain it in clear terms

Key duties include developing effective policy narratives and using these to create change in key areas relating to anti-racism in Scotland.

The successful candidate will have excellent awareness of the Scottish policy environment and experience of previous work in informing public policy or in campaigning. They will have knowledge of equality issues and most importantly, the desire and ability to make a real improvement to racial equality in Scotland.

Who Cares? Scotland is Scotland’s only national independent membership organisation for Care Experienced people. Our strategic vision is to secure a lifetime of equality, respect, and love for Care Experienced people in Scotland.

At the heart of Who Cares? Scotland’s work are the rights of Care Experienced people, and the power of their voices to bring about positive change.

We provide individual lifelong relationship-based independent advocacy and a broad range of imaginative participatory and engagement opportunities for Care Experienced people across Scotland. We work alongside Corporate Parents and communities to broaden understanding and create change. We work with policy makers, leaders, and elected representatives locally and nationally to shape law, policy, and practice, working together to build on the aspirations of The Promise and secure positive change.

The post is primarily focused on the development, delivery, and evaluation of our Communities that Care work within schools primarily in Edinburgh but will feed into our national work too. Providing training and support to schools and other organisations across Scotland and leading on the evaluation and reporting will be key to this role.

The post holder will work with the Coordinator and existing Development Officer to deliver and report on an already-established programme of training and support for all schools in Edinburgh. The post holder will be responsible for liaising with all primary and secondary schools and key senior leaders within the local authority; providing ongoing training and support; gathering evaluation data via ongoing consultation and focus groups with teachers and pupils; and reporting on the impact of this work on the school community/wider local authority.

Whilst the post holder will have a principal focus on Edinburgh schools, they will also support the delivery of the Communities that Care model to schools and local authorities across the country. Participation is also a key part of this role, with the post holder leading on the development, delivery, monitoring and evaluation of local participation groups and supporting local Care Experienced people to engage with our wider membership offer.

The successful candidate will be joining Who Cares? Scotland at an exciting time, when the voices of those who are in or have experienced care are growing in power, individually and collectively – bringing with them insight, challenge, hope and change. While we would welcome the knowledge gathered through relevant qualifications, we are just as interested in relevant work experience.

We welcome and encourage applications from those with experience of care.

If this sounds like the role for you, we would love to hear from you. For an informal conversation about this opportunity please contact Ray MacLean at rmclean@whocaresscotland.org.