Introduction

Community Land Scotland is recruiting a Partnership Coordinator for the Inclusive Ownership project.

Inclusive Ownership is a new five-year UK-wide partnership funded by The National Lottery Community Fund. The project brings together Community Land Scotland, CLES (Centre for Local Economies), The Ubele Initiative, Shared Assets, Coalfields Regeneration Trust and Cwmpas to support more communities to take ownership of land and buildings.

The project focuses on urban and post-industrial communities and aims to make community ownership more accessible, particularly for communities facing higher levels of deprivation and Black and Minoritised communities. Through direct community support, policy development, learning and partnership working, the project will help communities develop sustainable, income-generating assets and contribute to community wealth building and local economic resilience.

About the role

The Partnership Coordinator will play a central role in the successful delivery of the Inclusive Ownership project, supporting collaboration between partners across Scotland, Wales and England.

Working closely with the Inclusive Ownership Manager, the postholder will help coordinate project activity, maintain strong communication between partners and ensure the project operates effectively. The role will support governance, learning, monitoring and evaluation, partnership communications and stakeholder engagement.

The Partnership Coordinator will help ensure learning is shared across the partnership, support the delivery of the Partnership Board and Advisory Board, and contribute to developing a collaborative and inclusive approach to project delivery.

This role is ideally suited to someone who enjoys bringing people together, building strong relationships and creating the systems and processes that enable partnerships to succeed.

As a key member of the Inclusive Ownership team, the Partnership Coordinator will support the project’s aim of making community ownership more accessible to communities that have traditionally faced barriers to ownership, including communities experiencing higher levels of deprivation and Black and Minoritised communities.

The main objectives of this post, and outcomes to be delivered are to:

• Coordinate partnership activity across Scotland, Wales and England to support the successful delivery of the Inclusive Ownership project.
• Build strong relationships with partners and support effective communication across the project.
• Support the Partnership Board and Advisory Board and help ensure effective project governance.
• Organise cross-nation learning activities, meetings and events that bring partners together.
• Support monitoring, evaluation and reporting across the partnership.
• Help create an inclusive and collaborative partnership culture that supports communities to take ownership of land and buildings.

Options in Life is a Fife-based charity supporting young adults with autism, learning disabilities, and additional support needs. We deliver a social inclusion and skills development programme through structured weekly activities, helping our service users build confidence, independence, and meaningful connections.

We are seeking a warm, motivated and reliable Support Worker to join our In-House Recreation Programme on a one-day-per-week basis.

The group meets weekly at our Cupar base (10:00am – 4:00pm). There may also be opportunities to work additional ad hoc hours, including evenings or other activity days.

This is a hands-on and rewarding role where you will actively participate in a wide range of activities while supporting young adults to engage, develop skills, and enjoy positive social experiences.

What You’ll Do

You will:

• Support and engage service users in a variety of structured activities, including:
  • Arts and crafts
  • IT sessions
  • Gardening
  • Cooking and baking
  • Light physical activities (e.g. yoga, Zumba, walking)
  • Group discussions and games
• Encourage individuals to try new activities and build confidence
• Promote teamwork, inclusion, and positive peer relationships
• Provide encouragement and appropriate support tailored to individual needs
• Help create a safe, fun and welcoming environment for all participants
• Communicate effectively with families, carers, and other professionals

At the heart of this role is helping individuals have fun, build friendships, and reach their potential.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, or communication needs
• Has a good understanding of autistic spectrum conditions
• Communicates clearly, respectfully and effectively
• Is patient, empathetic, and genuinely caring
• Is enthusiastic and able to take initiative
• Can respond calmly and confidently to unexpected situations
• Works well as part of a team while also showing leadership when needed
• Is reliable, non-judgemental, and committed to person-centred support

Additional Requirements

• This role is subject to an Enhanced PVG check

Our Commitment

Options in Life is committed to:

• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults
• Providing an inclusive, respectful, and supportive environment
• Equality, diversity and inclusion in both employment and service delivery

We are seeking a highly motivated and capable Administrative Assistant to support the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), Executive Team, and wider organisation across a range of administrative responsibilities.

This role plays a key part in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations across the organisation, including diary management, meeting support, arranging travel and accommodation, and inbox coordination. The position reports to the EA and provides reliable backup to the Executive and Senior Leadership Teams.

The ideal candidate will be highly organised, an efficient note-taker, and a confident communicator with strong people skills and the ability to balance multiple tasks effectively. The role requires a proactive individual who can use their initiative to identify needs, solve problems, and drive tasks forward. You will work closely with the Executive Assistant (EA) to the CEO and COO, so strong communication, attention to detail, proactivity, and teamwork are essential. We also place great importance on strong interpersonal skills, eagerness to learn, and the right cultural fit.

A full Job Description is available for download below.

About the Veterans' Foundation

Founded in 2016, the Veterans’ Foundation is a grant-giving charity dedicated to serving veterans and their communities across the UK. We back the people and organisations that understand and respond to the challenges facing veterans, their families, and their communities.

From national charities to local community initiatives, we support projects addressing key issues such as mental health, housing and community-based support. Together, we listen to veterans and help make an active difference in their lives.

As a grant-giving organisation, we are rigorous in the projects we invest in, partnering strategically and measuring outcomes for veterans and their communities. To date we have awarded nearly £40 million in grants.

The Veterans’ Lottery, the UK’s largest single-cause lottery, remains the main source of funding for the Foundation’s grants programme.

About the organisation

Founded in 1995, the Community of Arran Seabed Trust (COAST), is a pioneering, community led, marine conservation organisation.

After proudly establishing Scotland’s first No Take Zone in 2008 and the South Arran Marine Protected Area in 2016, COAST is now recognised worldwide as one of the UK’s leading community marine conservation organisations, enjoying widespread support on Arran and beyond. COAST continues to promote sustainable marine management, deliver education programmes and empower coastal communities, aiming to protect inshore waters not only on Arran, but across the globe.

By joining COAST, you’ll become part of a growing team of people dedicated to making a tangible difference in marine conservation, while also having the chance to work in the beautiful surroundings of the Isle of Arran. You’ll be in a pivotal role for COAST, helping drive real, meaningful change.

About the role

Are you passionate about protecting our seas and campaigning for change? The Community of Arran Seabed Trust (COAST) is seeking a full-time Marine Policy and Campaigns Officer to join our growing team and aid us in advocating for the protection of our seas, around Arran and beyond.

This role will fulfil a crucial link for COAST by shaping our scientific output, existing policies and the knowledge from our coastal communities into new policy and advocacy outputs, ultimately helping COAST’s to achieve it’s goal; to influence national policy, strengthen enforcement and support coastal communities in advocating for better management of Scotland’s inshore waters.

The successful candidate will be able to work across policy, campaigning and stakeholder engagement, whilst contributing to COAST’s growing role as a national voice for community-led marine recovery. The candidate is expected to show excellent project management skills, have relevant experience in campaigning and/or advocacy and be a confident communicator, with a desire to become part of our island community.

Requirements

Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of the Scottish and UK marine policy arena and current issues.
• 2 years relevant experience in campaigning and/or advocacy.
• Confident with working alongside a diverse range of stakeholders.
• The ability to present complex scientific and policy information to non-specialist audiences.
• Strong commitment to COAST’s mission of community-led marine conservation and recovery.
• Excellent communication skills (written and spoken).
• Confident public speaker to a wide range of audiences.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience using digital tools and platforms for communication and outreach.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a small team.
• Willingness to travel and work across coastal communities where required.

Desirable

• Experience working with or supporting coastal or island communities.
• Understanding of Scottish marine planning and regulatory systems.
• Experience contributing to consultations or policy processes.
• Background in environmental science, marine biology or a related field.
• Experience with GIS or spatial data tools (e.g. QGIS).
• Experience in citizen science, participatory or community research.
• Confidence interpreting environmental datasets and evidence.

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

This year, the Scottish Liberal Democrats more than doubled our representation in the Scottish Parliament, and are now looking for a new Operations Officer to support the work of our HQ team in Edinburgh.

The Operations Officer will be a lynchpin of our HQ team, key to the successful day to day management of the Party as it looks to make further gains at the coming Council and General Elections.

Job Description

Key roles and responsibilities include:

• To provide day-to-day administration for the party and ensure the smooth running of Scottish Liberal Democrat HQ.
• To assist in the administration of HR processes.
• To ensure that meetings of the Office Bearers, Executive and other committees are organised and minuted.
• To maintain strong working relationships with the Federal Party, including ensuring that all interparty agreements are managed effectively.
• Deal with day-to-day enquiries from members and the public.
• To manage the Party’s internal elections, in conjunction with the appointed Returning Officer.
• To ensure statutory compliance.
• To manage the Scottish Liberal Democrat property and it’s use by Party committees, staff and other groups, liaising with the Scottish Liberal Club as appropriate.
• To assist where needed with the organisation and delivery of two conferences for members per year.
• During election periods, to assist the Party in any way reasonably requested.

Personal Specification

The following criteria are considered essential:

• Exceptional personal organisation.
• Ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written communication skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently with limited supervision, and within and across separate teams.
• Sympathy with the values and principles of the Liberal Democrats.

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

Opportunity to join our Board

Do you want to be part of an organisation that is making a real difference to people’s lives and have the skills and experience that we need?

We are seeking to co-opt up to two Members for our Board of Management. All applications are welcome but we are particularly looking for people with a background in the following areas:

· Charity finance skills

· ICT/digitalisation

· Communications/social media

We are a community-based housing association which has been serving the communities of Shettleston, Greenfield, Springboig and Sandyhills in the East End of Glasgow for 50 years. Our vision is of thriving and prosperous local communities where all residents enjoy great homes and services, an attractive physical environment, and good life chances.

As a Registered Social Landlord and a Scottish Charity (No. SCO36687), we have nearly 2,500 rented homes in management and an ongoing development programme of new homes. In addition, we have an established track record of delivering non-housing projects and services to benefit the community, often in collaboration with other local voluntary organisations and agencies.

The Association is the parent of two subsidiary companies: Upkeep Shettleston Community Enterprise and East End Housing Development Company. Around 100 people are employed across the Group which has a combined annual turnover of c £14 M.

The Association’s Board consists mainly of tenants and other local residents elected by the members of the Association who all live within our area of operation. There are also three designated spaces for the Board to fill by co-option who do not need to live within the local community.

The Board meets seven times a year. It also has two sub-committees and Board Members usually serve on at least one of these. There are other occasional meetings and training sessions. Meetings are usually held on a Tuesday evening, with the option to attend in person or on-line.

For an informal chat about what’s involved please contact Tony Teasdale, CEO (tony.teasdale@shettleston.co.uk.) We are also holding an information session in our office on Monday 3rd August from 6.30 pm where there will be an opportunity to meet our Chair and other Board Members. Please let us know in advance if you are planning to attend.

We are seeking a new Chair to lead our committed Board of Trustees. This is a pivotal leadership role for someone passionate about resolving housing insecurity who wants to make a lasting impact at a national level.

The Chair provides leadership to the Board, works in close partnership with the Chief Executive and ensures the organisation remains accountable to its members and mission. Key responsibilities:

1. Leadership & Strategy: Guide the Board in setting strategic direction, aligned with our purpose, values and resources. Champion long-term vision and monitor progress.
2. Meeting Management: Work with the Chief Executive to set agendas and chair productive, inclusive Board meetings that lead to clear decisions.
3. Governance and Compliance: Promote excellent governance, risk management and financial oversight. Ensure the Board meets all legal duties as company directors and charity trustees.
4. CEO & Staff Support: Provide support and conduct the performance review for the Chief Executive. Facilitate effective communication between the Board and staff.
5. Board Development: Support trustee recruitment, induction and development. Conduct skills audits, nurture a positive culture and encourage full participation.
6. External Representation: Act as an ambassador for the organisation, representing Homeless Network Scotland at key events, with stakeholders, and in the media.

Qualities & Skills We’re Looking For

• Leadership Experience: Influential and impactful leadership in the public, private or voluntary sectors.
• Governance Experience: we value prior experience as a charity Chair, Trustee or Non-Executive Director in Scotland.
• Strategic Thinker: Strong facilitation, communication and decision-making skills.
• Commitment: Deep alignment with our mission to prevent and resolve homelessness. Experience in housing, health or social care is welcome, but not essential.
• Personal Attributes: Collaborative, relationship-builder, resilient and dedicated to good governance.

Practical Details

• Voluntary, unpaid role with reasonable expenses reimbursed.
• Term: three years, with option to stand for re-election.
• Time Commitment: Estimated time commitment is approximately 4-6 hours per month on average.