In this role, you’ll:

• Deliver marketing campaigns across digital channels and events to raise awareness of Kinship Care Advice Service for Scotland (KCASS)
• Organise events and webinars, including Kinship Care Week, to engage and support kinship care families and professionals
• Lead website development and content to help kinship carers access information, advice and support
• Use insights, learning and feedback, alongside engagement and website conversion data, to inform the ongoing development of the KCASS website.

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

• Experience in a events/marketing officer role
• Experience of using CMS, email marketing, social media and design platforms such as Canva
• Experience in planning, delivering and hosting a variety of small- and large-scale events
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Confidence in building relationships with a range of stakeholders and the ability to manage competing priorities.

What we offer:

• A workplace with values of with love, with purpose and with strength
• 40 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
• Pension scheme and wellbeing support
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Access to Westfield Health, giving colleagues and their families confidential counselling support, wellbeing resources, and access to health and lifestyle benefits to support physical and mental wellbeing.
• Blue Light card discount
• A Fair Work accredited workplace.

Our Values

Living our values, you will help create a workplace where our people can thrive, ensuring we deliver the best possible support to children and families.

With love, we put children first.

With purpose, we transform lives together.

With strength, we do whatever it takes to protect Scotland’s children.

Are you excited by the thought of working for an organisation whose mission is to inspire changes in behaviour to improve our environment, the quality of people’s lives, their wellbeing, and the places that they care for? If you answered yes, please read on……

Who we are

Keep Scotland Beautiful is your charity inspiring action for our environment.

Our vision is for a clean, green, sustainable Scotland. We are a practical organisation working with communities, schools, businesses, local and national government, public bodies and individuals to help combat climate change, tackle litter and waste, restore nature and biodiversity and improve the places we care for.

We support the ambitions of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

We offer a fantastic benefits package in return for your talent. These include but are not limited to a generous pension scheme; hybrid working; development opportunities; a 35-hour work week (28 hours for 0.8FTE), along with an annual free volunteer day to take your skills or interests to support others. We operate a hybrid working policy, which allows a balance between home/remote working and coming to our office Hub in Stirling.

What the role is

This is a Part-Time (28 hrs/wk), Fixed Term post to 31 March 2027.

Reporting to the Campaigns and Social Innovations Manager (CSIM), the Campaign Support Officer will support the development, administration, communications and delivery of a range of campaigns and projects across the Campaigns and Social Innovation Team with a focus on Upstream Battle and actions as part of the work across the Marine Litter Strategy and National Litter and Flytipping Strategy.

What you’ll need to have

We are looking for outgoing, enthusiastic and creative individuals with:

• Understanding/experience of campaign development and delivery
• Understanding/experience of administration processes and procedures
• Experience of data and evidence gathering
• Experience of community engagement
• Understanding/experience of a range of communication activities including social media techniques and applications
• Experience of supporting a team across a complex workload

Travel across Scotland and a valid, full UK driving licence is required for this role.

Does this sound like you?

If you feel you have the elements to be our Campaigns Support Officer, we would love to hear from you.

Join the Board of Borders Music Festival

The Borders Music Festival (BMF) celebrates creativity, collaboration and community. Each September, we bring world-class artists and locals together, inspiring audiences and young people with music of the highest quality.

We are building a dynamic Board of Trustees to help us realise our vision to bring world-class music to the Borders while creating meaningful impact for local people, especially young people.

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from people who are passionate about culture, music, and the Borders community. Previous board experience is not essential — we value energy, commitment, and the ability to bring new perspectives.

All trustees should be:

• Supportive of BMF’s vision and values
• Strategic thinkers, willing to contribute to planning and decision-making
• Advocates for the festival, helping raise our profile and connections
• Collaborative and community-minded

Priority Skills

We are particularly seeking trustees with expertise in:

1. Finance & Governance – financial oversight, charity governance and business management
2. Marketing & Communications – skills in PR, audience development, and digital media
3. Fundraising & Development – experience with sponsorship, philanthropy, and the development of progressive funding streams

We also welcome interest from those with experience in:

• ·Community & Local Partnerships – strong connections to the Borders region
• ·Artistic and Cultural Sector Experience – insight into music, festivals and the arts sector

Why Join Us?

• Shape the future of an emerging festival with national ambitions
• Strengthen culture and community life in the Borders
• Build new networks and contribute your expertise to a growing organisation
• Be part of a supportive and collaborative Board team
• Support our growth

Edinburgh Pentlands Parish Church of Scotland is looking for a part-time Church Administrator to replace our previous Administrator who recently retired. The successful applicant will provide administrative support to the ministry team, volunteers and members of the church community. This will include acting as a point of contact for the Church, managing correspondence, records, communications, hall bookings, Church service presentations and other administrative tasks. The Church Administrator will also supervise our existing Administrative Assistant who works 8 hours per week and assists with these tasks.

The recently united Edinburgh Pentlands Parish Church comprises buildings in Colinton and Juniper Green which are neighbouring villages on the Water of Leith in South-West Edinburgh. The church is outward looking with strong community links and a vibrant community café – The Swing Café – open 5 days per week. The Church Administrator will join a small team committed to engaging positively with the public, providing pastoral support and managing excellent facilities which are used by the wider community. Earlier this year we were delighted to welcome our new Minister Callum MacFarlane-Grieve who is bringing new ideas and enthusiasm to our Church.

Person Specification – the successful applicant will have:

• excellent written and verbal communication skills

• an ability to work collaboratively with both staff and volunteers

• strong IT skills and be fully proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite

• resourcefulness, ability to use initiative, and to be proactive to seek out information

• and if possible, ability to update website and social media, or willingness to learn

This is a permanent part-time post starting from a mutually agreed date in autumn 2026 and with a 15 hour working week. The salary will be £11250 per annum with an annual review. The exact weekly working pattern is negotiable but should be spread over Tuesday- Friday each week, with hours ideally including 10am - noon on each of those four days.

Are you organised, motivated and passionate about supporting young people and communities?

One Community Scotland is looking for a Programme Support Coordinator to join our team in Glasgow.

One Community Scotland (OCS) is a youth-led organisation committed to supporting young people from ethnic minority communities to settle, participate and thrive in Scotland.

We work with young people from a range of backgrounds and circumstances, including New Scots, refugees and asylum seekers. Our programmes aim to reduce barriers, create opportunities and support young people to develop confidence, skills and positive connections within their communities.

About the Role

The Programme Support Coordinator will play an important role in supporting the smooth and effective delivery of OCS programmes.

Working closely with the Operations Lead, youth workers, programme staff and sessional workers, the successful candidate will provide administrative, operational, coordination and communications support across the organisation.

The role will include supporting programme activities and events, maintaining accurate records, coordinating sessional staff schedules, assisting with monitoring and evaluation, supporting organisational communications and managing social media.

We are looking for someone who is highly organised, reliable and proactive, with excellent communication skills and the ability to manage competing priorities. You will be comfortable working independently while also being an effective member of a small team.

You will have a genuine commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and an interest in improving opportunities and outcomes for young people.

You will have the opportunity to:

Make a positive difference to the lives of young people

Support the development and delivery of innovative programmes.

Work with a diverse range of young people, staff, volunteers and partner organisations.

Develop your skills and experience across programme coordination, administration and communications.

Contribute to the continued development of One Community Scotland

We're looking for a versatile and enthusiastic individual to join our small team. Around half of their time will be spent supporting the smooth facilitation of music sessions and events with children and adults. The other half will be spent supporting the operational side of the organisation, with a particular focus on admin and social media tasks. Whether they’re carrying a keyboard into a room or setting up refreshments, engaging with a quiet participant, keeping track of attendance, or crafting the perfect Instagram reel to showcase our impact, the successful candidate will be an important part of the organisation's overall impact and sustainability, and they will be the first point of contact for the organisation for many of our participants and partners.

Regardless of their former educational or professional experiences and outcomes, we are looking for someone who can learn with direction and guidance, isn’t afraid to ask questions when they are uncertain, and can progress to taking ownership over their schedule and workload over their time with the organisation.

We recognise that the charity and third sector do not always reflect the communities they support. We are committed to creating an inclusive workforce that reflects our local community. Applications from candidates from lower socio-economic backgrounds, those with lived experience of the care system, and Black and racially minoritised individuals are especially welcomed.

Why work with us?

• Join a hardworking creative team where every team member's contributions are valued.
• Be involved in creating positive experiences & memories through music for everyone in our community (including our staff and volunteers!)
• Develop a broad range of skills alongside experienced Community Music professionals.
• Collaborate with Co-Directors to develop your role.
• Annual Leave: 25 days pro rata’d plus 10 days public holiday pro rata’d.
• Staff are entitled to an additional full day’s annual leave per year of service up to a maximum of 5 years.
• Pension: Employer Contribution is 8% of salary.
• Bike to Work Scheme available to all staff.

We’re looking for a talented and enthusiastic Graphic Designer to join Volunteer Scotland on a fixed-term basis.

This is an exciting opportunity for a creative professional who can combine strong design skills with excellent communication, organisation and project management. You’ll lead, plan, create and ensure quality of a wide range of graphic design and creative communications materials across multiple media and visual identities.

You’ll work closely with colleagues across Volunteer Scotland to turn ideas and complex information into engaging, accessible and visually compelling communications. From developing creative concepts and campaign materials to managing projects through design, print and production, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our communications are consistent, high quality and aligned with our strategic objectives.

As a member of a small and collaborative organisation, you’ll need to be flexible and willing to support a variety of projects as priorities evolve.

About you

You will be a creative and organised designer with strong experience across a range of media and a portfolio demonstrating high-quality work. You’ll be confident managing multiple projects, working with stakeholders and external suppliers, and taking creative work from initial brief through to completion.

You’ll be collaborative, adaptable, solutions-focused and committed to Volunteer Scotland’s CARES values and behaviours.

This is an exciting opportunity to use your creative skills to support meaningful communications and contribute to Volunteer Scotland’s strategic priorities.

About Volunteer Scotland

Volunteer Scotland is the national centre for Volunteer Development. Our vision is for 'a nation of volunteers strengthening Scotland’s communities’. Our purpose is to ensure that people volunteer, early and throughout their lives, that volunteers feel safe, valued and heard, making a difference to themselves and others and that volunteers represent their communities.

We lead the Volunteering Action Plan (VAP) on behalf of the Scottish Government and deliver five interconnected programmes — Participation, Development & Membership; Events, Campaigns & Promotions; Research & Policy; Disclosure Services; and the Knowledge Gateway.

These programmes collectively aim to widen participation, improve the quality and visibility of volunteering, support volunteer organisers, and promote volunteering through major campaigns and events. They generate and share national evidence, influence policy, and foster volunteer voice. They also ensure free access to the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme for volunteers and provide trusted guidance, development services and Quality Standards across Scotland.

You can find out more About Us here.

Our Values

We are determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by applying our values in everything we do: CARES

• Collaborative
• Accountable
• Respectful
• Effective
• Supportive

Through our values we will make the greatest difference for volunteers, those who support them, and Scotland's communities.

Equal Opportunities

Volunteer Scotland is an equal opportunities employer, committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Volunteer Scotland.

We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We positively welcome applicants from all backgrounds and all protected characteristics.

Volunteer Scotland is a Disability Confident Committed employer and candidates who have a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post outlined below, are guaranteed an interview.

What will you receive?

You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your abilities with the opportunity to make a real difference every day.

You will also receive:

• Hybrid Working
• Enhanced parental leave
• Group Life Assurance
• Bi-annual Eye Care Vouchers
• Company contributory pension
• Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling services
• Employer Supported Volunteering Days x 3 (pro-rated)
• 28 Days Annual leave (inclusive of 3 floating public holiday days), rising to 33 days plus 5 fixed public holidays.
• Christmas closure days (The office is normally closed between Christmas and New Year and any weekdays in between are given as additional leave).
• Annual Learning and Wellbeing allowance

Are you a highly organised and detail-oriented individual looking to start or develop a career in fundraising? We are seeking a motivated Fundraising Administrator to join our team in Edinburgh. This is a fantastic opportunity to provide excellent administration skills and donor stewardship of a charity that brings the joy of live music to people in health and care settings across the UK.

The Role

As Fundraising Administrator, you’ll help keep our fundraising work running smoothly — supporting donor relationships, communications and day-to-day administration, while ensuring accurate records are maintained in Beacon CRM.

Main duties and responsibilities include:

• Fundraising and Communications Support: You'll oversee our annual Christmas card sales, support campaigns and appeals, and assist with social media, email communications, and donor thank yous. You'll organise our annual Thankathon, help prepare smaller trust applications with the Trust Fundraiser, and coordinate volunteers and ambassadors to support fundraising activities during busy periods.
• Administrative Support: You'll handle enquiries and support the team with meeting notes and communications to supporters, volunteers and musicians.
• Financial Processing: You'll support financial processing by banking donations, organising annual Gift Aid renewals and monthly claims, and helping ensure effective reporting.
• Database Management: You'll act as Beacon CRM super user, maintaining accurate records, managing donor relationships, updating payment details, and data cleansing.
• Office Duties: You'll support with office administration, post handling, donor communications, and ordering office supplies.

Why join the team?

You will be offered on the job training and support for your development alongside other fantastic benefits:

• Opportunity to work your hours flexibly
• 35 days annual leave per year pro rata including the opportunity to take most bank holidays when you choose
• Employer pension contribution of up to 6%
• Employee assistance programme
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Budget for personal development and training
• Positive organisation culture with a firm understanding of supporting remote and hybrid teams
• Opportunity to help share live music with people who may not otherwise get to experience it.

About You

We’re looking for a highly organised and detail-oriented individual who is keen to develop their career in fundraising or return to the sector after a career break. You’ll bring excellent communication skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively, and a proactive approach to strong supporter relationships.

This role requires regular in-person office working to support key administrative tasks, so we’re looking for someone who values being part of a collaborative team environment.

While not essential, experience maintaining a database or CRM system and having worked in the charity or not-for-profit sector before would be of benefit. Experience using Beacon CRM and knowledge of data protection and fundraising best practices, such as Gift Aid regulations, are also desirable. We will provide comprehensive training and support to help the successful candidate develop the necessary skills and knowledge in this area also.

About the Organisation

The charity seeks to give joy through live music through the provision of live music sessions for people receiving care or treatment in healthcare settings across the UK, including those who are vulnerable, those with dementia and in critical care.

Live music is created by individuals or small groups of skilled musicians who have been carefully selected through a process of audition. Sessions are tailored to the both the setting and the audience to ensure that they can reach and connect people, encourage communication and meaningful interactions and evoke emotions and memories to make people feel better.

The successful applicants will require a level 1 PVG check (Disclosure Scotland).

The charity is committed to becoming an organisation that reflects society and promotes diversity and inclusion and would particularly welcome applications from people who are currently under-represented, including disabled people and those from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic communities.

You may have experience in areas such as Administrator, Fundraising Officer, Fundraising Assistant, Coordinator, Admin, Administration.

An exciting opportunity has become available to join our Support and Information Services team. We are looking for TWO motivated and confident individuals to join our established team in offering support via our Helpline to families across Scotland who are experiencing having a relative in prison.

Role Summary

Hours: 21 hours per week (0.6 FTE) and 14 hours per week (0.4 FTE)

Contract: Funded through the Scottish Government Whole Family Support Fund through March 2027 in the first instance, with extension through March 2029 to be confirmed with the Scottish Government Budget

Starting salary: Families Outside Scale Points 25-28 and updated annually subject to appraisal and where funds allow. Starting salary £26,327 pro rata (0.6 FTE = £15,797; 0.4 FTE = £10,531)

Probation period: 6 months

Staff Benefits

• 25 flexible leave days plus 10 public holidays
• 4% matched contribution workplace pension scheme
• Hybrid & flexible working
• Employee Assistance Programme (Health Assured)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Laptop and mobile phone for all staff

The Role

Joining a welcoming and friendly team, you will be involved in providing support and offering information on our national Support & Information Service (Helpline) through a range of methods, primarily phone calls, email, and social media.

Our Helpline is an integral part of Families Outside and is the first stop for many families who are looking to utilise our services and access support. You will have the important job of communicating directly with families and those seeking information on the work we do.

You will also have the opportunity to be involved in developing resources for families, working alongside the Communications Manager on various projects.

About You

We are looking for people who can work as part of a team, are organised, have experience of using different communication channels, and have an interest in helping vulnerable or marginalised groups.

We are looking for individuals who:

• Have excellent communication skills
• Can work effectively within a team
• Can work independently and flexibly and enjoy a varied role
• Can demonstrate a strong understanding and commitment to our organisational mission and values

About Us

Families Outside is the only national charity in Scotland that works solely to support families affected by imprisonment. Imprisonment can often have a huge impact on the things that matter most to families: money and secure housing, safe and connected relationships at home and in the community, and the emotional health and wellbeing of families. Families Outside is dedicated to providing a range of practical, social, and emotional support to people with someone in prison that are relationship-based, prison-aware, and family-focused.

Blue Triangle is a social care organisation that empowers people to thrive, by delivering solutions in connected communities which focus on the needs of each individual. We are looking for enthusiastic people who share our values (Kind, Passionate and Creative) to join our services accommodating and supporting people experiencing homelessness and empowering them to thrive.

Blue Triangle recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

What we offer:

Aside from offering a supportive and friendly environment where our people are valued and appreciated, we’ll see that your hard work and drive to succeed is rewarded.

• Competitive Salary and Pension Options
• Long service awards
• Access to our benefits platform with high street voucher and tech discounts and cycle to work scheme to name a few!
• Inhouse training programmes
• Significant Gym discounts
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• 24/7 access to employee assistance programme, including counselling
• A wide range of family friendly policies
• Life Assurance cover of 3 times your salary
• Credit Union
• £200 refer a friend scheme

And many more!

About the Role:

The Fundraising Lead will play a pivotal role in delivering Blue Triangle’s new Fundraising Strategy at an exciting time of growth. As the sole fundraiser, this new role will have the opportunity to create, manage and deliver Blue Triangle’s annual fundraising plan – setting clear income targets and ensuring they are achieved. In partnership with our Communications team, you will develop emotive, creative campaigns that grow our supporter base, increase regular giving, and strengthen engagement across audiences.

We are looking for a fundraiser who has experience of growing new relationships with trusts, foundations and corporate partners. The ideal candidate will have creative ideas about how to attract individual and major donors, and will be able to take ownership of the fundraising plan to create obtainable goals. This role is based at our Glasgow central support office and involves working 35 hours per week.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Lead the development and delivery of Blue Triangle’s Fundraising Strategy, working closely with the Engagement & Growth Manager and Senior Management Team
2. Research, design and implement fundraising approaches across all income streams, including individual giving, appeals, campaigns, and community fundraising
3. Develop and manage the annual fundraising plan, ensuring activity is delivered on time and on budget
4. Create clear, compelling fundraising messages and collaborate with the Communications team to raise Blue Triangle’s profile across digital (including social media platforms and online fundraising tools such as JustGiving), print and marketing channels
5. Produce high-quality evaluation and impact reports for funders and stakeholders

To find out more about being the Fundraising Lead and what is required, please click the link below:

Fundraising Lead – Role Profile