We’re looking for a Development Manager to lead the development and delivery of complex community projects across Scotland.

You'll support communities to realise larger-scale opportunities in renewable energy, energy storage, flexibility services and local energy systems. Working as part of the Local Energy Scotland team, you'll provide specialist technical and commercial expertise, helping communities navigate project development, overcome barriers and bring projects through to delivery.

You'll also play an important role in the ongoing development of the Scottish Government's Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES), helping to identify emerging opportunities, develop innovative project models and ensure communities can benefit from developments across the energy sector.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong project development experience who enjoys working collaboratively with communities and partners to create lasting environmental, social and economic benefits.

The team

Our renewables team supports communities across Scotland to develop and deliver projects that reduce carbon emissions, improve energy resilience and accelerate the transition to net zero.

You'll join a friendly, supportive and collaborative team delivering the Scottish Government's Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES). Working closely with community organisations, public sector partners, network operators, consultants and contractors, you'll help create the conditions for more ambitious and impactful community energy projects across Scotland.

What you will do

• Manage a portfolio of higher-value, technically complex and strategic community energy projects from early-stage concept through to delivery, operation and optimisation.
• Identify and promote opportunities in renewable energy, energy storage, flexibility services and local energy systems.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community organisations, Distribution Network Operators, contractors, consultants, public sector partners and funders.
• Contribute technical expertise and market insight to support the ongoing development of CARES and community energy policy and delivery.

What you will bring

• Experience developing renewable energy, energy systems or other complex infrastructure projects.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present complex information clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience providing technical leadership, quality assurance or specialist advice across projects or programmes.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.

Who we are

Energy Saving Trust is a leading and trusted organisation, dedicated to promoting energy efficiency, low carbon transport and sustainable energy use. We aim to address the climate emergency and deliver the wider benefits of clean energy as we transition to net zero.

At Energy Saving Trust we don’t just offer jobs – we offer careers. For our people, being part of the effort to address the climate emergency makes working for us truly meaningful and rewarding.

Work where you thrive At Energy Saving Trust, flexibility isn’t just a policy, it’s how we work. Most of our roles can be done remotely, and many of our people choose to work from home full-time. Prefer an office environment? We have welcoming spaces in London, Edinburgh, Belfast, Cardiff and Hadleigh for those who want to connect in person.

We’ll support you with:

• Generous holiday (25 days + bank holidays + extra Christmas leave)
• True flexibility in how and where you work
• Strong pension & life assurance
• Enhanced family leave
• Green travel perks (EV scheme, cycle to work)
• Professional development support
• Yearly wellbeing allowance

These are just some of the benefits we offer.

Reasonable adjustments: We want to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive of and accessible for, everyone.

If you think you may need additional support or reasonable adjustments made to any part of the recruitment process, please get in touch.

Diversity and inclusion

Energy Saving Trust is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone can be themselves, with support to be their best.

We strongly encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and with different identities and experiences to apply for roles with Energy Saving Trust.

We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and we ringfence a minimum number of interview slots for candidates who apply via the Disability Confident scheme and meet the criteria for a role.

Tourette Scotland is a charity dedicated to offering help and support to people living with Tourette’s Syndrome (TS) and their families. We are passionate about raising awareness of TS and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected, aligning with our strong equality, diversity, and inclusion ethos.

The Role:

We are seeking an experienced, skilled, and highly reliable Project Co-Ordinator to join our dynamic team. You will be the first point of contact for all charity clients with a warm and friendly approach required. This may often involve dealing with vulnerable individuals so sympathy, understanding and patience in these situations will be essential. This pivotal role will be instrumental in ensuring the smooth and effective operation of our projects, with a particular focus on securing vital funding, managing our volunteer network, and overseeing processes. The successful candidate will be a proactive individual with a strong commitment to our charitable mission and values.

Key Responsibilities:

General Administration:

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the charity's operations and projects.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project records, databases, and filing systems (both digital and physical).
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, and take accurate minutes.
• Manage correspondence, emails, and phone calls efficiently and professionally.
• Assist with the organisation of events, workshops, and activities.
• Oversee the charity social media accounts and assist with scheduling posts

Volunteer Coordination:

• Recruit, onboard, train, and support a diverse team of volunteers.
• Develop and implement volunteer management policies and procedures.
• Match volunteers with appropriate roles and provide ongoing supervision and guidance.
• Organise regular volunteer meetings, appreciation events, and training sessions.
• Maintain accurate records of volunteer hours, activities, and development.

Funding & Grants:

• Proactively research and identify suitable funding opportunities from trusts, foundations, government bodies, and other sources.
• Assist with grant applications, proposals, and reports, adhering to funder guidelines and deadlines.
• Oversee and review funding applications prepared by other team members or volunteers, ensuring accuracy and alignment with strategic objectives.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with funders and grant-making bodies.
• Monitor the progress and outcomes of funded projects, ensuring compliance with grant agreements.

Financial Oversight (in collaboration with Treasurer):

• Monitor project budgets, track expenditure, and ensure financial compliance with charity policies and funding agreements.
• Prepare financial reports for internal use and external funders.
• Assist with the development of project budgets and financial forecasts.
• Liaise with the charity's Treasurer to ensure robust financial controls.

Skills and Experience:

• Previous experience in a similar role within the charity or non-profit sector.
• Demonstrable track record of successfully securing funding from various sources.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling narratives for funding applications.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Proficiency in IT, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and experience with CRM or database systems.
• Experience in volunteer recruitment, management, and support.
• Understanding of basic financial management and budget monitoring.
• A strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and an understanding of its practical application in the workplace.
• Ability to work independently with initiative, as well as collaboratively within a small team.
• Reliable, highly motivated, and able to maintain confidentiality and discretion.
• Social media experience and ability to help grow the charity’s online presence
• Knowledge of the Scottish charity landscape and funding environment.
• Experience with fundraising databases or grant management software.
• Knowledge and understanding of Tourette’s Syndrome and co-existing conditions and the challenges faced by individuals living with the condition
• Full UK driving license or access to transport.

Personal Attributes:

• A genuine passion for the mission and values of Tourette Scotland.
• Proactive, adaptable, and a solution-oriented approach.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with colleagues, volunteers, funders, and beneficiaries.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.

A senior role with the opportunity to shape payroll across Cornerstone.

We have a great opportunity for an experienced payroll professional to lead and influence payroll practice across Cornerstone.

You'll lead the delivery of a high-quality payroll and pension service, strengthen controls and compliance, and drive improvements to systems, processes and ways of working.

Leading your team, you'll ensure around 1,800 colleagues are paid accurately, compliantly and on time, while creating a supportive environment and providing professional advice across the organisation.

Based at our Glasgow, Dundee or Aberdeen office, this role offers hybrid working alongside occasional travel across our branch locations (travel expenses would be reimbursed as set out in Cornerstone’s expense policy with travel reimbursed by HMRC legislation).

About the role

At Cornerstone, our purpose is to enable the people we support to live valued lives in their communities.

As our Payroll Lead, you'll play an important role in ensuring our payroll service supports this purpose while meeting our financial, legal and regulatory responsibilities.

You'll have overall responsibility for the effective delivery of Cornerstone's end-to-end payroll and pension service, providing leadership to our Payroll Business Partners, Payroll Specialists and Payroll Officers.

This is a broad and influential role, combining strategic oversight with hands-on operational leadership. You'll provide assurance that payroll is accurate, compliant, well controlled and delivered to a consistently high standards.

You'll act as a senior point of escalation for complex and sensitive payroll matters, while working closely with Finance, People, HMRC, pension providers, auditors, advisers and system providers.

You'll also play a key role in using payroll data, insight and analysis to identify risks, improve service quality and support better decision-making.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the accurate, timely and compliant delivery of monthly payroll and pension services.
• Lead, support and develop the Payroll Team, creating a positive, accountable and customer-focused environment.
• Review and approve payroll before final submission, ensuring appropriate checks, reconciliations and authorisations are completed.
• Maintain effective payroll controls, segregation of duties and clear audit trails.
• Oversee statutory submissions, pension administration, payroll reconciliations, journals, month-end reporting and year-end activities.
• Ensure compliance with payroll, tax, employment, pension and data protection requirements.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and ensure changes are effectively implemented.
• Produce clear payroll analysis and management information for Finance, People and senior leaders.
• Use data to identify trends, exceptions and emerging risks and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead the development and improvement of payroll systems, processes, controls and data quality.
• Provide professional advice and constructive challenge on complex payroll matters.
• Build effective relationships with HMRC, pension providers, auditors, advisers and payroll system providers.
• Represent payroll in relevant organisational meetings, projects and working groups.

What we're looking for

You'll be an experienced payroll leader with the knowledge and confidence to manage a complex, end-to-end payroll service within a large or multi-site organisation.

You'll be comfortable working at both a strategic and operational level, balancing accuracy, compliance, risk and customer service while leading and developing a team.

You'll have strong attention to detail and the ability to interpret complex legislation and translate requirements into clear, practical processes and guidance.

Essential qualifications and experience

• Significant experience of managing or leading an end-to-end payroll and pension service within a large or complex organisation.
• Current and detailed knowledge of PAYE, RTI, National Insurance, statutory payments, pension administration and automatic enrolment.
• Degree-level qualification, CIPP/IPPM qualification or equivalent extensive experience in a senior payroll leadership role.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills, including experience of coaching, developing and motivating payroll colleagues.
• Experience of payroll reconciliations, journals, financial controls, month-end and year-end reporting.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Advanced Excel and payroll data-analysis skills.
• Ability to interpret legislation and translate complex requirements into effective processes, controls and practical guidance.
• Strong risk management, problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills.
• Experience of improving payroll systems, processes, data quality and service performance.
• Strong communication, influencing and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with integrity and discretion.

Desirable

• Chartered or advanced professional payroll qualification.
• Relevant leadership or management qualification.
• Experience of Access Select Pay or a comparable payroll system.
• Experience of integrated HR and payroll systems or payroll modelling.
• Experience of audit or working with auditors and external advisers.
• Experience within social care, the charity sector, the third sector or another regulated environment.

Why Cornerstone

Our values, Caring, Person-Centred, Professional and Pioneering, underpin how we work and the services we provide.

As Payroll Lead, you'll have the opportunity to influence and strengthen an essential organisational service, develop colleagues and lead meaningful improvements to our payroll systems and processes.

You'll play a key role in ensuring our people are paid accurately and on time, while providing the financial control, assurance and insight that supports Cornerstone to deliver high-quality care and support services across Scotland.

So, if you're an experienced payroll leader looking for a role where you can use your expertise to lead, develop and drive meaningful improvement, we'd like to hear from you. Apply now!

Shortlisted candidates will be invited along to an interview on Friday 23rd October 2026.

The successful candidate will need to undertake a Level 2 Disclosure check through Disclosure Scotland.

Join ASME and help deliver inspiring events for the health professions education community

The Association for the Study of Medical Education (ASME) is looking for an enthusiastic, organised and proactive Events and Conference Co-Ordinator to join our team in Edinburgh.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys bringing events to life and is confident working across event coordination, administration, communications, social media and stakeholder management.

The successful candidate will support the planning and delivery of ASME's varied programme of conferences, events and workshops throughout the year, covering online, hybrid and in-person events. This includes major events such as our Annual Scholarship Meeting (ASM), which attracts approximately 800 delegates, and HPERx, which attracts around 100 delegates.

You will work closely with the Events Manager across the event portfolio, while also having the opportunity to take ownership of individual events and deliver them independently with minimal support.

About the role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating the planning, administration and delivery of online, hybrid and in-person conferences, events and workshops.
• Supporting the delivery of large-scale events, including ASM and HPERx.
• Independently planning and delivering selected events and courses.
• Coordinating event logistics, delegate management, speaker liaison, registration and on-site event delivery.
• Liaising with ASME Board members, committees, groups and colleagues to ensure successful events.
• Building effective relationships with venues, hotels, suppliers, contractors and other external stakeholders.
• Creating and maintaining event listings and event pages on the ASME website.
• Supporting event marketing and communications, including creating and scheduling graphics and engaging with members across social media.
• Creating and monitoring event budgets and ensuring expenditure represents good value.
• Supporting post-event evaluation and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Working within established procedures to ensure effective event management and accurate record keeping.
• Providing support and cover for colleagues when required.

About you

We are looking for someone who is highly organised, efficient and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. You will need to be comfortable working both independently and as part of a small team, with the initiative to anticipate potential issues and find practical solutions.

You will have:

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with colleagues, members, suppliers and other stakeholders.
• A proactive approach, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to prioritise effectively.
• Confidence communicating professionally and diplomatically with people at all levels.
• Practical experience of digital and event management tools, including Microsoft Office and platforms such as Canva, Hootsuite, SurveyMonkey, Mailchimp, Microsoft Teams and/or Zoom.
• Confidence using social media platforms including LinkedIn, Instagram, X and Facebook.

Experience of organising conferences, workshops or professional events would be advantageous, as would experience with WordPress or similar websites, event registration/delegate management systems, venues and suppliers, and monitoring or managing event budgets. A relevant qualification or equivalent experience in events and conference management is also desirable.

Full job description available here: https://www.asme.org.uk/vacancies/

Initially the role is office based, but there is opportunity for hybrid working after completion of a probationary period. Salary currently under review.

Why join ASME?

You will be joining a small, committed team supporting a vibrant professional community within health professions education. This is a varied role offering the opportunity to develop your event management, communications and digital skills while contributing to the successful delivery of some of ASME's key annual activities.

If you are an organised and enthusiastic events professional who enjoys working with people, managing varied projects and making sure every detail comes together, we would love to hear from you.

Every conversation can change a childhood. Every volunteer can change a life.

Help us build Scotland's biggest team of volunteers standing alongside children and families

At Children First, we believe every child should be safe, loved and able to enjoy a happy childhood.

We're transforming how families across Scotland access support through our growing national Support Line. Backed by Scottish Government investment, we're expanding our reach so that thousands more families can access practical, emotional and financial support when they need it most.

To help us achieve this, we're looking for an exceptional Support Line Volunteer Coordinator to recruit, inspire and lead a team of volunteers who will help children and families across Scotland thrive.

Why this role matters

This is not simply a volunteer management role.

You will build and lead a volunteer programme that directly contributes to tackling child poverty, reducing isolation and improving outcomes for children and families across Scotland.

Working across our Support Line and Whole Family Support Programme, you'll ensure volunteers are recruited safely, trained effectively and supported to make a real difference. You'll create opportunities for people to use their skills, compassion and lived experience to strengthen communities and improve lives.

Your leadership will help ensure more families have somewhere to turn before challenges become crises.

What you'll do

• Recruit, train and develop volunteers across Scotland
• Create a positive, inclusive and rewarding volunteer experience
• Provide supervision, coaching and wellbeing support
• Ensure the highest standards of safeguarding and safe practice
• Build partnerships with communities, colleges, employers and third sector organisations
• Use data, feedback and insight to improve volunteer impact
• Help shape a national volunteer programme that supports Children First's ambitious growth plans

We're looking for someone who

You might be the right person if you:

• Have experience recruiting, managing and developing volunteers
• Enjoy helping people grow their confidence and skills
• Can build trusted relationships with a wide range of people
• Are organised, adaptable and able to balance competing priorities
• Understand safeguarding, professional boundaries and quality assurance
• Believe in the power of volunteering to create social change
• Share our commitment to tackling child poverty and supporting families
• Are passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people

Experience in volunteer management, family support, advice services, community services or the third sector would be particularly valuable.

What you'll get from us

With Love. With Purpose. With Strength.

Alongside a role where you can make a genuine difference, you'll receive:

• 40 days annual leave including public holidays
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Generous pension scheme
• Westfield Health and wellbeing support
• Blue Light Card discounts
• A Fair Work accredited workplace
• Learning, development and career opportunities
• The chance to help shape a growing national service supporting families across Scotland

Who we are

Children First is Scotland's national children's charity.

We protect children from harm, support recovery from trauma and abuse and provide practical, emotional and financial support to families. We stand alongside children, families and communities because we believe every child deserves a safe childhood.

Our values guide everything we do:

With Love - We put children first with compassion and kindness, always.

With Purpose - We collaborate to transform children's lives together.

With Strength - We do whatever it takes to protect Scotland's children.

Join us and help build a volunteer movement that gives every family in Scotland a place to turn.

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
• Full time & Part time hours available
• Long service awards
• Fully funded SVQ4
• 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:

As Area Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the operational management of our services in Oban & Inverness to ensure that the Association’s strategic vision, values and mission statement is achieved and being adhered to. The post holder will report directly to and be supervised by the Head of Service Delivery. You will be responsible for providing safe, secure, supported accommodation for homeless people within your services. This role is 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday, with travel and expenses to be discussed at interview.

Main Responsibilities:

As Area Manager, you will:

• Ensure the effective implementation of the Association’s operational policies and procedures.
• Provide leadership and management to Service Management teams.
• Ensure that services within the Area Manager’s remit achieve Association Quality Performance standards and the Care Inspectorate Standards
• Develop and maintain appropriate relationships with Care Inspectorate, Commissioners, Local Authorities and other partner agencies.
• Contribute to the Service Development & Evaluation process in line with current legislation and good practice.

To find out more about being an Area Manager, click the link below:

Area Manager – Highlands (Role Profile)

About You:

• To join us, you need to have a genuine passion for helping people.
• You will already be a registered manager with the Scottish Social Services Council, hold a minimum of SCQF Level 9 (SVQ4) and have experience of managing and motivating a team.
• Demonstrated commitment and ability to undertake care practice in accordance with Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) code of practice, National Care Standards, Scottish Commission for the Regulation of Care and the Associations policies and procedures.
• Ability to relate empathetically to people and recognise their right to choice and independence.
• Able to use Microsoft or equivalent applications competently.

We care about one another whilst taking pride in the service we offer. You will be working in a company with a strong identity and with the guidance and support of experienced Senior Managers you will be able to develop in your career.

SFHA is the voice of Scotland's housing associations and co-operatives, which provide safe, warm and affordable homes for people across the country. We're now recruiting an External Affairs Co-ordinator to join our team.

This role works across policy and research, public affairs and communications, and events, giving you a unique overview of the directorate's work. You'll quickly build an understanding of how these areas work together as an integrated external affairs function, making it a good role for someone looking to build a career in any of them.

You'll support our programme of member forums and networks, which are regular meetings with the housing associations and co-operatives we represent, making sure what members tell us informs our policy and influencing work.

You'll also help keep the directorate's work joined up, so that deadlines and priorities are visible across all three teams, including at key moments like the Programme for Government and the Scottish Budget.

You'll report directly to the Director of External Affairs, a member of SFHA's executive team, with your priorities agreed by the External Affairs Management Team. You'll work closely with the Policy Manager, Public Affairs Manager, Events Manager, policy leads and the CEO's Executive Assistant, giving you regular contact with senior colleagues across the organisation.

What You'll do

• Support our programme of member forums, one of SFHA's most important points of contact with members, from planning dates and agendas with policy leads through to following up actions
• Work with leads to turn what members tell us in forums, surveys and events into clear themes that shape our influencing and wider work
• Keep watch on Scottish Government and Parliament developments, flagging items for the team to consider
• Keep the External Affairs grid up to date, so everyone can see the directorate's key work and deadlines
• Help bring policy, public affairs and events together early on big moments like the Programme for Government and the Budget, keeping the timeline on track and tracking consultations
• Support our relationships with sector organisations, from setting up meetings to keeping stakeholder records accurate
• Draft internal briefings for review, drawing on forum outputs, events and existing policy material, working with policy leads and the events team
• Support the External Affairs Management Team, and take on occasional short coordination projects across policy, public affairs and events, normally one at a time

The role has no line management or budget responsibility.

What you'll bring

• Excellent written English. You can take existing material and turn it into clear, accurate agendas, notes and briefings
• The ability to service meetings, capturing notes and actions and following them through to completion
• The ability to summarise: drawing out common themes from discussions and survey responses
• The ability to scan published sources and pick out what's relevant to an agreed brief
• Meticulous attention to detail and accurate record-keeping, including careful and confidential handling of personal data
• Good organisation. You can manage competing deadlines, keep shared trackers current and follow up with colleagues across teams
• A genuine interest in policy, public affairs, communications or events, and enthusiasm to learn

It would also help if you have experience of committee or forum support, knowledge of the housing sector or Scottish politics, confidence engaging with members at events, or experience with tools like SharePoint, online surveys or Salesforce. None of these are essential.

You don't need a degree. If you've organised meetings, kept projects on track or juggled busy diaries in any setting, those skills are relevant here.

Benefits include:

• 29 days' annual leave plus 10 public holidays
• Hybrid working
• Training and development, with the chance to learn from colleagues across all three teams

Change Mental Health is looking for a Team Lead to support the delivery of our community mental health and Carers Services across Fife and Perth & Kinross.

This is a hands-on leadership role combining day-to-day team management with direct mental health practice. You’ll lead and support staff across our services, with particular operational responsibility for our Carers Services, helping unpaid carers of people experiencing mental ill health to maintain their own wellbeing and sustain their caring role.

About the Role

You’ll manage staff and service delivery, provide regular supervision and work reviews, oversee referrals and caseload allocation, and help your team develop their practice.

Alongside your leadership responsibilities, you’ll maintain a small caseload where appropriate and remain involved in 1:1 support, group activities and community-based mental health work. You’ll work closely with statutory and third-sector partners, strengthen local referral pathways and use outcome information to help demonstrate impact and improve services.

Our Carers Services provide early intervention, personalised support, peer connection, information and advice, and preventative support to unpaid carers across Fife and Perth & Kinross.

Essential

• Experience working in community-based, recovery-focused or non-clinical mental health services.
• Experience supporting, supervising and providing guidance to staff.
• Experience delivering structured 1:1 support and outcome-focused planning.
• Experience facilitating groups, peer-support activities or community-based mental health sessions.
• Strong understanding of risk assessment and safe decision-making.
• Strong communication, organisation and relationship-building skills.
• SVQ Level 4 Social Services and Healthcare (Adults) or equivalent, or willingness to work towards this if required.
• SSSC registration, or willingness to register if required.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car, with the ability to travel regularly across Fife and Perth & Kinross

Desirable

• Experience supporting unpaid carers, or a strong understanding of the impact of caring for someone experiencing mental ill health.
• Knowledge of local community services, referral pathways and support networks.
• Experience supporting people experiencing trauma, isolation or complex circumstances.
• Understanding of co-production, lived-experience approaches and relevant Scottish health and social care policy.

What we offer

• 37 days’ annual leave (pro rata)
• Two paid Mental Wellbeing Days
• Enhanced sick pay and leave entitlements
• Professional development, including funded opportunities
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Blue Light Card eligibility
• Support for flexible working and work-life balance

The role is typically worked Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm, within the contracted 28 hours, although some evening or weekend working may occasionally be required. The role may also participate in an on-call rota.

If you’re an experienced mental health practitioner ready to lead and develop others while helping strengthen support for unpaid carers, we’d love to hear from you.

ABOUT US

Somebody goes missing in the UK every 90 seconds. Missing People exists to ease the heartache experienced by those missing someone, and to help people who are away from home find their way back to safety. Our vision is for every missing child, adult and family left behind to find help, hope and a safe way to reconnect. We are a non-judgemental, highly skilled team of staff and volunteers working for everyone who needs us. We provide free, confidential support, help and advice by phone, email, text and live chat. We coordinate a UK-wide network of people, businesses and media to join the search for the estimated 170,000 people who go missing each year. Missing People aims to put people with lived experience at the heart of our work, amplifying their voices to achieve change. Working for Missing People means living our values. It’s a place where people are encouraged to ‘let fly’ so you can ‘make things happen’. We know you’re more than just a job title, and ‘be human’ is an important value here.

THE ROLE

We need a committed person to support the following strategic aims:

• Lead the development of new and continued partnerships with key organisations including Police, statutory and voluntary sector organisations across Scotland
• Support the Projects, Development & Policy Manager in the consultancy, training and good practice sharing, to support the implementation of The National Missing Person’s Framework across Scotland.
• Develop guidance and toolkits for professionals and disseminate best practice through these, and through the coordination of a conference
• Support the development of other key projects as needed, which contribute to safeguarding children and adults

THE IMPACT YOU WILL HAVE

Partnership development

• Represent the charity at various events and meetings and always looking for ways to enhance relationships with partners.
• Provide quality updates to, and ask smart questions of, the Scottish Advisory Group who support this project;
• Work together with partners on projects which promote better safeguarding of children at risk of exploitation and of vulnerable adults;
• Source and liaise with potential partners, explaining the charity and the benefits of their engagement with our services;

Training and consultancy

• Consult on developing policies and protocols in areas such as return discussions and information sharing;
• Consult on tackling barriers to implementing the Framework; and
• Train local professionals and presenting at conferences in implementing the local approach to missing persons, in line with the National Framework.

Audits of current policy, guidance and practice on missing persons against good practice

• Audit current policy, guidance and practice on missing persons against good practice;
• Audit work on the local approach to missing persons with partnerships and agencies across Scotland.
• Review local responses to missing or returned people that may include reviewing individual case studies and/ or shadowing professionals from different agencies

ABOUT YOU

As a natural influencer, you will work with a variety of professionals from diverse backgrounds with innovation and professionalism to consult with external partners. As well as the right to work in the UK, you will have:

• Experience of effective partnership working with stakeholders including statutory sector partners such as police and social services;
• Experience of proving advice and consultancy to statutory partners such as police and social services;
• Experience of developing and delivering engaging training;
• Knowledge of relevant Scottish policy landscape – e.g. National Missing Persons Framework for Scotland; Getting it Right for Every Child (GiRFEC), National Guidance for Child Protection in Scotland; Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007;
• Knowledge of issues relating to the safeguarding of vulnerable adults or children;
• Excellent communication skills, both formal and informal, in writing and with presentations.

For more detailed information please see the attached job description/person specification, and a letter from the line manager.

The successful candidate will lead a distinctive 24/7 supported living service and help shape its next stage of development. We are seeking an experienced, values-led manager who can inspire a multidisciplinary team, strengthen partnerships and ensure that 22 adults with learning disabilities receive consistently high-quality, person-centred support.

About us

Established in 2015, Esmond Street provides high-quality, 24/7 supported living for 22 older adults with learning disabilities and people with additional complex needs. One of the few services of its kind in Glasgow, it was developed to meet growing demand for specialised, person-centred support that can adapt as people’s needs change.

Esmond Street is part of Enable Glasgow, a membership organisation that provides services for people with learning disabilities across the city. Our work includes supported living, social opportunities, social enterprise activity, advocacy and campaigning. Founded in 1957, Enable Glasgow now supports around 200 people directly and has almost 400 members.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of Supported Living, the Service Manager will lead Esmond Street through its next stage of development. You will lead and develop the staff team, build strong relationships with family members, external professionals, commissioning authorities and regulatory agencies, and ensure that Enable Glasgow’s values are evident in day-to-day practice and future service development.

We are looking for a manager who shares Enable Glasgow’s commitment to the right of people with learning disabilities to live fulfilling and meaningful lives. You will bring empathy, sound judgement and a genuine commitment to helping each person live the life they choose.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Management: this role involves managing and supporting a dynamic staff team, including support workers, housekeepers, catering staff and our senior support workers. It also involves conducting regular support and supervision, appraisals, and supporting continuous professional development.
• Service Delivery & Quality Assurance: to coordinate the operational management of the service, ensuring compliance with Care Inspectorate standards, legislative frameworks, and internal policies.
• Safeguarding & Risk Management: to lead on protection inquiries and implement robust risk assessments to safeguard vulnerable individuals.
• Resource Management: to effectively manage allocated budgets, play a role in commissioning appropriate care packages, and allocate resources efficiently to meet local population needs.
• Partnership Working: to collaborate closely with health and social care partners, other third-sector organisations, and family networks, promoting integrated, holistic support.

What We Are Looking For:

You will need to demonstrate the following experience, qualifications and professional requirements. Where a management qualification is not already held, we will support the successful candidate to work towards one.

• Experience: Significant experience in a health or social care setting, including a proven track record in a leadership or supervisory capacity.
• Qualifications: SVQ Level 4 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent professional qualification) alongside a recognised management qualification, or a willingness to work towards one.
• Professional Registration: Active registration (or immediate eligibility to register) with the Scottish Social Services Council.
• Key Skills: Excellent written and oral communication, sound budget handling abilities, and the resilience to manage challenging situations under pressure.
• Background Check: To join the PVG Scheme or to have your membership updated.

Benefits

Employee benefits include:

• 33 days leave (including public holidays) rising to 38 days after five years’ service.
• An enhanced pension scheme.
• Free life cover.
• Free access to counselling and wellbeing services.
• Support for training and professional development.

Enable Glasgow strives to apply equal opportunities and diversities principles to all aspects of its work.

All successful candidates are required to join the PVG Scheme (or to have their membership updated).