Corra Foundation’s vision is for a society in which people create positive change and enjoy fulfilling lives. At Corra we are committed to increasing the diversity of our team and encourage applications from all backgrounds.
We are now recruiting for a part-time Governance and Executive Support. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with relevant skills and experience to join a friendly, hardworking, passionate team.
The role of Governance and Executive Support is responsible for managing the organisation’s governance and interaction with the Board of Trustees. The position will support the Chief Executive, covering all aspects of time and correspondence management, to provide a vital and fast-moving service, which will help our organisation achieve its goals.
The role will suit someone who is organised, can work collaboratively, has a high level of computer literacy and a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, especially MS Excel and Word, have previous governance issues, preferably will be qualified with the Chartered Governance Institute, self-motivated, has knowledge of Scotland’s third sector, and is a team worker with a willingness to learn.
Braeburn Home – A Care Home for Life
We are recruiting volunteers to join our board of trustees. Braeburn Home is a small and unique care home, situated in a quiet residential area in the heart of Inverleith, Edinburgh. We are a private home providing residential, nursing and respite care to older adults.
We are a friendly, dynamic team of Trustees, looking to speak to interested parties that can be either experienced or someone seeking their first opportunity to enhance their skills in a charity board setting.
We are ideally looking for someone who has an understanding of the health and social care sector but this is not essential. Persons with skills in either finance/accounting; nursing, social work/ relevant health care, IT or HR are particularly welcome.
The minimum time commitment includes attending monthly board meetings (approx. 3 hours), but we are hopeful you will use your expertise to further support our senior management on an occasional basis, co-leading on specific projects.
We are seeking committed and passionate women to join our Board of Trustees helping to shape the future of a vital, specialist organisation in the Scottish Borders.
What you will bring:
The Board meets four times per year, with hybrid meetings lasting approximately two hours. Reasonable expenses are reimbursed, and induction and ongoing support are provided.
This is a women-only role under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
If you want to be part of a values-driven Board making a real difference, we would love to hear from you.
About the role:
If you are the sort of person who is passionate about engaging and inspiring supporters to raise funds for charity through challenges and events, we would welcome your application.
Some of your key responsibilities will include:
About you:
This job is for you if you have:
If our ethos inspires you and you are eager to bring your knowledge and experience to a team that is deeply committed to our purpose, we would love to have you on board.
SFHA is the leading membership body and collective voice for housing associations and co-operatives in Scotland. We exist to represent, support and connect our members.
We have a great opportunity for the right person to join our small team. We are looking for a dynamic and motivated individual to join us as Business Support Assistant, contributing to SFHA’s success by supporting all business functions. This is an exciting role for someone with enthusiasm, energy and a flexible approach to their work and is looking to gain a wide range of experience.
The successful candidate will be a team player with a “can do” attitude and the desire to learn to ensure our members receive the best possible service. You will be customer focussed, have excellent spoken and written communication skills, strong numeracy, and strong organisational, multi-tasking, administrative skills, along with a good knowledge of Microsoft Office. Experience in the social housing sector is not essential, but you should be able to demonstrate the ability to work effectively in an office environment.
We offer a pleasant working environment and good terms and conditions of employment, including (but not limited to) enhanced annual leave, Perkbox, cycle to work scheme and a flexible approach to the working week.
Our vision is to help shape a Scotland where people with our conditions can live their lives well. Full lives, with the right support, at the right time, and in the right place.
By joining Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland (CHSS) as an Advice Line Call Coordinator you can be the difference between people just surviving and really living.
You will be part of Scotland’s leading charity providing support to people with chest, heart and stroke conditions to live life to the full again. The Advice Line service is a free and confidential helpline that supports people living with our conditions to ensure that no life is half lived.
The Advice Line Call Coordinator will develop a team of volunteers who will respond to incoming phone calls/e-mails/text messages and direct service users to the appropriate people/team within CHSS and be responsible for administration duties related to the Advice Line.
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with good communication skills, experience working in a health/social care setting and a basic understanding of medical terminology.
Experience of recruiting and line managing volunteers is desirable. CHSS employees enjoy a variety of organizational benefits including Company pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, company sick pay, employee welfare support and life assurance.
For an informal discussion please contact Laura Nelis, CHSS Advice Line Lead Coordinator on 07919 496636 or email: Laura.nelis@chss.org.uk CHSS also supports flexible recruitment through Working Families and we are “Happy to Talk Flexible Working”.
In line with our commitment to safeguarding, this role is subject to a PVG check. CHSS is committed to equality of opportunity and to providing a service which is free from unfair and unlawful discrimination. We therefore aim to ensure that no applicant, volunteer or member of staff is unfairly treated on the grounds of offending background.
The Community Programme Producer will work with the Programme Manager and Programme Team to develop a creative programme which opens up new and diverse perspectives on the histories and heritage of our site, working with communities who are currently underrepresented within our audience.
Thanks to funding from the NLHF, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to research best practice in heritage and visual art community programmes, work with the local community to develop pilot projects, and propose a community programme for the future using evaluation from the pilot projects.
We are looking for someone with experience of working with community groups, and an interest in creative learning, heritage and/or visual art.
About Urban Roots
Urban Roots is a community-led environmental and health improvement charity based in the Southside of Glasgow. For over ten years we have worked alongside local residents and volunteers to establish and support a network of community gardens and woodlands. We also deliver healthy cooking programmes and outdoor learning and play activities for children and young people.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced and organised Volunteer Coordinator to lead on the recruitment, training, and ongoing support of volunteers across our community and environmental projects.
You will be responsible for managing volunteer enquiries, promoting volunteering opportunities, ensuring best practice in volunteer involvement, and supporting colleagues to work effectively with volunteers to deliver high-quality, inclusive programmes.
Strong experience in volunteer coordination is essential. Experience of working in the third sector and/or an interest in environmental or community-based work is highly desirable.
If you are passionate about people, inclusion, and making a positive difference in communities, we would love to hear from you.
More information about our work can be found at urbanroots.org.uk
The overall aim of this post is to provide support and advocacy to survivors who are engaged, or considering engaging, with the criminal justice system following an experience of sexual violence. This role includes supporting survivors to give statements to police and taking on the role of court supporter which can be any Sheriff and High Court within Scotland.
Salary: £29,011 (probationary salary for first year) rising to £31,231 (after 1 year and successful completion of probation period)
Funder: Victim Centred Approach Fund (VCAF)
Hours: 35 fixed term until 31st of March 2027 (potential for extension based on funding)
Location: Dundee & Angus- Travel across Scotland required
Annual Leave: 38 days + 5 public holidays per year, increasing to 42 days + 5 public holidays after 4 years of service.
Supportive & Inclusive Culture: Join a passionate, values-driven team working to create real change for survivors.
Full details available in the recruitment pack below.
The Policy and Campaigns Officer will play a key role in delivering the ambitions of the Forces Children’s Rights Charter, driving change to improve the lives of babies, children and young people from Armed Forces and veteran families.
You will plan and deliver policy influencing, public affairs and public-facing campaigns, helping decision-makers better understand the unique experiences of forces children and why these must be reflected in law, policy and practice. Grounded in strong evidence and co-production, the role ensures children’s lived experience directly shapes influencing activity.
Working closely with colleagues across learning and development, communications and participation, you will research, write and represent Forces Children Scotland externally, while managing competing priorities and contributing positively to a small, collaborative team.
Please see the Recruitment Pack to learn more about the role and what it’s like working with us.