Every day people with chest, heart and stroke conditions are leaving hospital scared and alone. You can be part of our mission to make sure that there is no life half lived in Scotland.

By joining Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland (CHSS) as a Community Support Services Coordinator you can be the difference between people just surviving and really living.

You will be part of Scotland’s leading health charity providing support to people with chest, heart and stroke conditions and Long Covid to live life to the full again. Our Community Healthcare Support Service provides access to a range of supported self management and community recovery services to support people across Scotland to manage their health as well as possible and adjust to life after a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition or after a stroke.

The Coordinator plays a vital role in delivering Community Support services across the Lothian area for people living with chest, heart, and stroke conditions, as well as Long Covid.

They are responsible for leading a high-quality, person-centred service that empowers individuals to build confidence, manage their condition, and work towards their own goals. This includes the recruitment, retention, and line management of volunteers who provide goal-oriented and time-limited support, helping people take positive steps towards greater independence and self-management.

The Coordinator will also develop strong local connections and a detailed community map to support effective signposting, ensuring people can access the right support at the right time.

CHSS employees enjoy a variety of organisational benefits including: Company pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, company sick pay, employee welfare support and life assurance.

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 PVGcheck. 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.

ORGANISATION PROFILE

BRAG Enterprises is Fife based charity that supports people, who in the main, who are residing in disadvantaged areas of Fife to gain the training and employability skills to enable them to move into sustainable employment. We have worked for over 36 years with communities to improve their economic resilience. We also own business centres in Crosshill and Methil that act as Community Enterprise Centres where we rent out affordable business space.

The Together Levenmouth Hub is the first of our High Street regeneration projects and we want to bring growth to Leven and its High Street with plans to grow the Together brand across Fife.

As one of Scotland’s oldest Social enterprises our income is a mixture of grant funded monies and commercially earned income.

ROLE

The post is based at our head office in Crosshill, and the postholder will be a key member of the Senior Management Team playing a vital role in supporting our mission by ensuring sound financial management and accountability. They will work closely with the Managing Director to oversee BRAG’s financial health, ensuring effective financial planning, management, and reporting.

The main tasks and responsibilities are:

Manage and maintain the charities’ financial and accounting functions, including close liaison with our external stakeholders, including accountants, auditors, HMRC, and our property tenants.

Carry out all bookkeeping and financial administration functions using Xero.

Produce accurate monthly management accounts, cash flow forecasts, ad-hoc reports, and prepare year-end financial accounts.

ABOUT YOU

You will understand the need for confidentiality and discretion in a sensitive role and be a known self-starter that has a can-do attitude with values that match our own.

You will have a good grasp of charity accounting rules as well as dealing with partial VAT exemption regulations both of which are specific to this post.

You will be a confident communicator; able to engage effectively with all disciplines.

We are recruiting a charity finance professional to work as a job share to co-ordinate the financial activities of FHBT. Sound financial control underpins all the great work we do, and this is an opportunity to bring your experience to join a welcoming and high achieving team, and play your part in our work for people and historic places in Fife.

Everyday people with chest, heart and stroke conditions leave hospital scared and alone. You can be part of our mission to make sure that there is no life half lived in Scotland.

By joining Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland (CHSS) as a Community Stroke Nurse 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. Our community health support services form a nationwide network of local support groups, nurses, volunteers and one-to-one support teams helping families adjust to life with a heart or lung condition or after a stroke.

The role of the Stroke Nurse is to facilitate a smooth transition from hospital back into the community, for people who have had a stroke and their families.

The Stroke Nurse helps them adjust to the changes associated with the stroke, through the provision of information, advice and support.

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual who is organised and motivated, with good communication skills. Candidates must have a first level general nursing qualification and have a minimum of 3 years’ post-registration experience in either a hospital or community setting. Experience working with people affected by stroke is desirable.

CHSS employees enjoy a variety of organisational benefits including Company pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, company sick pay, employee welfare support and life assurance.

For an informal discussion please contact Dawn Manders, CHSS Lead Stroke Nurse, Grampian, on 07918723772 or email: dawn.manders@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 PVGCHSS 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.

We are currently recruiting Project Workers to work within our Edinburgh services. You will be joining our dedicated team supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism to reach their individual goals and ambitions.

Rate:£12.60 per hour

Working Hours: 10:00 – 16:00, Monday – Friday, with full time hours at 30 per week

Contract Type:Permanent, Full Time & Part Time: we’d love to hear from all applicants interested in part time or full time work, however we won’t be able to consider applicants looking to work less than 2 days per week.

Holiday:30 days pro rata, enhanced at 3 years’ service by an additional day (pro rata) per year thereafter, up to a maximum of 5 days. Upmo regularly closes during the Christmas/New Year period.

About the role

As a Project Worker, you will be part of an enthusiastic and creative team who provide daily support to adults with learning disabilities and autism as they participate in workshop activities of their choosing within our site-based services, and café sites.

This role includes supporting students on a 1:1 basis, facilitating workshops, and supporting people with personal care tasks throughout the day such as assistance with eating and drinking, toileting needs, and other private hygiene needs.

For this vacancy, we are particularly interested in hearing from individuals with musical and performance skills, but will consider those with all round skills for our services, which run varied workshops throughout the week which involve the following areas: art & crafts, IT, music, drama, dance, cooking, gardening, and outdoor activities.

While previous experience in care or support is highly advantageous, it is not required as we provide full training and ongoing support to our staff team.

About Intercultural Youth Scotland (IYS)

Intercultural Youth Scotland (IYS) is Scotland’s leading youth charity for Black and People of Colour (BPoC) children and young people. We work to empower, support and advocate for young people of colour across Scotland through a range of programmes designed to meet their diverse and intersectional needs.

As a national voice for equity, inclusion and social change, we are committed to building a fairer Scotland where young people of colour are valued, heard and supported to lead positive change.

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced Fundraising Coordinator to help us secure sustainable funding from grants, trusts, foundations and corporate partnerships.

This role is central to ensuring IYS has the resources needed to deepen our impact, grow our work and strengthen youth-led change across Scotland.

Working collaboratively with internal teams, you will lead applications, manage our funding pipeline, build relationships with funders and support fundraising campaigns, ensuring all activity aligns with IYS’s mission, vision and values.

What You’ll Do

As the Fundraising Coordinator, your key responsibilities will include:

Developing and delivering fundraising strategies that support long-term sustainability.

Identifying and pursuing funding opportunities across Trusts, Foundations, Commissions and Tenders.

Leading the preparation of high-quality, persuasive and values-led funding applications.

Managing the funding pipeline, stewardship activity and reporting deadlines.

Building and sustaining meaningful relationships with funders and partners.

Supporting income forecasting alongside the Finance and Operations Manager.

Researching trends in grant-making, ethical fundraising and racial equity.

Supporting digital and community fundraising campaigns.

Coordinating fundraising events as required.

Working collaboratively with programme teams to gather stories, evidence and outcomes for proposals and reports.

Ensuring fundraising activity strengthens IYS’s mission and builds power with BPoC communities.

About You

We’d love to hear from you if you can demonstrate:

Essential Criteria

• Proven experience in fundraising, particularly grant writing and/or corporate partnerships.
• Excellent writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to craft compelling, values-led proposals.
• Ability to build strong and trusting relationships with funders and stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines independently.
• Understanding of equity, anti-racism and justice in the context of fundraising.
• Experience using CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge).
• High attention to detail and a proactive working style.
• Passion for youth empowerment and community-led change.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Desirable Criteria

• Knowledge of the Scottish funding landscape.
• Understanding of the social, political and human rights issues affecting BPoC young people.
• Experience supporting fundraising events or digital campaigns.

Working with Children and Young People

Employment is conditional upon a successful PVG and safeguarding check.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and experiences.

We are proud of our diverse and passionate team, and we warmly welcome applications from all backgrounds who share our values and our commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of young people.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to make a real difference to young people’s lives
• 7 weeks’ paid leave per year (inclusive of public holidays)
• Employee Assistance provision
• Flexible, hybrid working model

Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust (PKHT) is seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Grants Officer to lead the delivery of its historic building grant programmes, support traditional skills development, and engage communities with the region’s heritage. This senior, strategic, and hands-on role is central to the Trust’s mission to preserve, promote, and enhance the built heritage of Perth and Kinross.

About Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust

PKHT is an independent charity dedicated to conserving and promoting the historic environment of Perth and Kinross. Through innovative projects in archaeology, historic building conservation, traditional skills training and public engagement, the Trust connects people with their heritage while supporting regeneration, placemaking and community wellbeing.

Over the past three decades, PKHT has established itself as a trusted expert and advocate for heritage, delivering high-quality projects in partnership with local authorities, funders, community groups and national bodies. With a reputation for impact and innovation, the Trust is entering a new phase of development and is looking for a new senior staff member who can combine vision with practical knowledge to build on this success.

What will you do as the Senior Grants Officer?

The Senior Grants Officer will lead the Perth City Heritage Fund (PCHF) and Community Heritage Grant scheme, overseeing grant administration, project delivery, training and community engagement. You will manage and support staff, coordinate with stakeholders, and ensure projects are delivered to the highest professional and regulatory standards. You will be responsible for:

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading the delivery of the PCHF, including grant assessment, administration, monitoring, and reporting.
• Managing a portfolio of conservation projects, including design teams, contractors, and end users, ensuring quality, budget, and timeline compliance.
• Co-managing the Outreach and Skills Officer and line manage the Assistant Grants Officer.
• Deliver and support traditional skills training, educational workshops, and community engagement activities.
• Representing PKHT in meetings with funders, statutory bodies, local authorities, property owners, and community partners.
• Ensuring projects comply with funding, legal, and health and safety requirements.
• Maintaining robust project records, monitor outcomes, and report to Trustees.
• Lead on delivery of the Community Heritage Grant scheme, empowering local groups to celebrate and preserve their local heritage.

What does Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust need from you?

Experience:

• Proven experience delivering and managing grant programmes, ideally in the third sector or heritage sector.
• Experience managing budgets, contracts, and multiple projects to tight deadlines.
• Experience producing high-quality written work, including reports, evaluations, and funding submissions.
• Experience in community engagement leading to project development or successful funding applications.

Key Skills and Attributes

• Strong understanding of historic building conservation and traditional skills.
• Knowledge of heritage-led regeneration and the value of the historic environment.
• Awareness of relevant legislation, including the Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004, Health and Safety, and grant compliance.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, exercise professional judgment, and collaborate effectively with a small team.
• IT competence including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Desirable

• A degree or professional qualification in historic building conservation, architecture, town planning, heritage management, or a related discipline.
• Membership or working towards accreditation with a relevant professional body (e.g., IHBC, RIAS/RIBA, RICS, CIOB, RTPI).
• Experience managing historic building grant schemes.
• Familiarity with Scottish historic buildings, heritage issues, and Perth & Kinross.

What is in it for you?

This is an exceptional opportunity to lead a respected heritage charity at a time of exciting change and development. As a Senior Grants Officer, you will:

• Work in a supportive and collaborative team committed to protecting and promoting heritage.
• Lead high-profile projects with tangible outcomes for communities, the environment, and local economies.
• Engage with partners, funders, and stakeholders at local, regional, and national levels.
• Receive 32 days annual leave (+1 day per year up to 5 years).
• Be auto enrolled into our pension scheme.
• Be entitled to flexible working arrangements.

This is your chance to be part of a heritage organisation making a lasting difference in the communities and built environment of Perth and Kinross.

Glasgow East End Community Carers are looking for an experienced person to lead on our work with parent/carers and our Autism Family Support programme.

We have a large group of parent/carers who have children with autism, and they come looking for advice, information and support as they deal with the challenges of supporting their child/ren with autism.

We provide a programme of supports which include:

Play Sense – a weekly pre-school age play group

Family Activity Programme – a range of events, outings, day-trips, sports etc for children with autism and their parents.

Autism Training – a programme of training sessions which covers a wide range of topics relating to autism, ADHD etc.

Autism Helpline – a schedule of 30 min conversations with an Autism specialist for personalised advice and support.

Autism Peer Support group – a monthly group to allow parent/carers to meet and chat and support each other.

Autism Family WhatsApp group/PlaySense WhatsApp group – where parent/carers can encourage and support each other and keep in touch with the centre.

This role would be to lead on the delivery of this programme with the support of two support workers and our child-care workers.

The Lead role is responsible to the Carers Hub Manager, and the role is based at our Carers Hub at 26 Penston Road, Glasgow G33 4AG.

If you are passionate about helping families with autistic children so they can all flourish we would like to hear from you.

Youth Scotland, Scotland’s national charity for the support and delivery of community-based youth work, would love you to come and join our dynamic team.

We are looking for two new workers to help us deliver our brand new Amplify Project.

Amplify is a 3-year, Scotland-wide, large-scale Youth Participation programme funded by The National Lottery Community Fund (UK Fund). It builds on Youth Scotland’s experience of supporting youth voice and aims to increase young people’s involvement in decisions that affect their lives, communities and services. The project will support young people, youth workers and wider community stakeholders to embed youth voice into decision-making and community life.

If you have experience of youth and community work and a passion for supporting young people’s participation, leadership and youth voice, then this role is for you.

Location

Post 1: Ref: YS-DWAMP25W

West Region – This post will be home-based in Glasgow or one of the named West Region areas: East Dunbartonshire, East Renfrewshire, Inverclyde, Renfrewshire, West Dunbartonshire, Argyll & Bute, with regular travel across the West Region and occasional travel to Youth Scotland’s Office in Edinburgh.

Post 2: Ref: YS-DWAMP25NE

North East Region – This post will be home-based in one of the named North East Region areas: Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Angus, Dundee, Moray with regular travel across the North East Region and occasional travel to Youth Scotland’s Office in Edinburgh.

Arts Culture Health & Wellbeing Scotland (ACHWS) are looking to recruit a new Chair and several new Trustees to join our Board of Trustees in 2026.

If you are passionate about the role of arts and culture in health and wellbeing outcomes, want to help shape the future of culture and health collaboration in Scotland, support the engagement with the growing membership and make a difference at a local and national level, we’d love to hear from you.

ACHWS is Scotland’s national network linking together, advocating for and supporting those working at the interface of arts, culture, health and wellbeing in Scotland. We seek to advance health and wellbeing in Scotland through the promotion and practice of arts and cultural work across a range of health, social, cultural, care and community contexts. Our vision is for arts and culture to be recognised as transformative to health and wellbeing and accessible to everyone in Scotland.

Applications are welcome from across Scotland with option to join meetings by Zoom with in-person attendance at one meeting per year and board away day. Travel, accommodation and childcare expenses are available for all meetings for those who live outwith Edinburgh, as well as support with access requirements and reasonable adjustments.