What you will do as Social Investment & Innovation Advisor

At the Postcode Lottery, our purpose is to raise funds for good causes and distribute them in a way that is fair, impactful and rooted in long-term social value.

Reporting to the Deputy Head of Charities, the Social Investment and Innovation Advisor will have operational responsibility for sourcing, assessing, presenting and then account managing social investments for the Postcode Innovation Trust. The postholder will work on a programme to provide access to concessionary capital to help high potential social enterprises scale their work and impact, advising the board of the Postcode Innovation Trust on where we could invest support from our players to have the greatest value.

The postholder will have knowledge and understanding of the not-for-profit sector and most importantly, the social enterprise sector across Great Britain. You will work specifically on the Sustainable Planet and Resilient Communities portfolios, which span environment, biodiversity & green innovation, along with employment, inclusion and community development. It’s crucial that you have a positive approach and the ability to lead discussions at the highest level. While we will always safeguard our players’ funds, we won’t shy away from being ambitious, innovative and unique in the way we fund. You will embrace and contribute to this approach.

As a part of the Charities Team, you must be able support your direct colleagues as well as ensure that the wider Postcode Lottery team remains passionate about what we do and why we do it. Part of this role will involve assisting with the delivery of the Dream Fund, an annual competition that offers a £5m grant to a partnership of not-for-profit organisations to deliver a ground-breaking project tackling society’s most challenging problems.

This is an exciting time in the charities team. The right candidate will have experience in social investment, account management and a clear understanding of the charity and social enterprise sector. You must be able to learn quickly and build trust-based relationships with our investees and charity partners.

Key activities and responsibilities:

• Manage a growing portfolio of loans to social enterprises and charities, including preparing detailed investment proposals and financial analyses for the Investment Panel.
• Co-manage the Trust’s grant and loan programmes end-to-end, covering research, application processes, due diligence, monitoring, and review cycles.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of Trust strategy, including attending Board meetings, providing portfolio updates, and supporting financial audit and bad debt provisioning.
• Collaborate on communications and stakeholder engagement, including producing media content, annual report copy, representing the Trust at external events, and contributing to sector discussions.
• Support wider organisational initiatives aligned to the Funding Philosophy, including special projects, charity engagement activities, events, and campaigns that extend impact beyond funded partners.

About you

Key Skills:

• Strong experience in social investment, including supporting applicants through the full investment lifecycle from application to award.
• Proven ability to prepare high-quality papers for investment committees and boards.
• Solid understanding of financial reporting, business analysis, and due diligence processes.
• Experience in portfolio and relationship management, with the ability to build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal), with proficiency in CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce) and Microsoft Office, and the ability to contribute to funding strategy and programme development.

Desirable Skills and Personal Attributes:

• Working towards (or willing to work towards) a relevant financial qualification, with experience in the social enterprise, charity, or grant funding environment.
• Good understanding of social investment and enterprise, particularly within Sustainable Planet and Resilient Communities (e.g. environment, sustainability, employment, community development).
• Knowledge of investment legal processes and broader funding landscape.
• Highly organised, able to manage a complex workload, large portfolio, and competing deadlines effectively.
• Strong interpersonal approach: passionate about social impact, collaborative and independent working, receptive to feedback, and able to build positive relationships with a proactive, enthusiastic attitude.

Additional Information:

• The core hours of the role will be 37.5 hours per week, worked Monday – Friday 9am – 5:30pm, working out with these hours may be required around event times, where time will be given in lieu.
• We anticipate the starting salary for this role to be between £48,000 and £51,000
• This role will be expected to work from our Edinburgh office at least 80% of the time.

Because every child deserves a fair start in life.

At Home-Start Edinburgh, we believe in the power of early intervention and the life-changing potential of strong, nurturing relationships. We're here for families with young children in Edinburgh facing challenging circumstances—whether it’s isolation, mental health struggles, or financial insecurity. Our skilled volunteers work alongside these families, empowering them to thrive. Now, we’re looking for an Administrator to join our dedicated team and help us continue delivering this vital mission.

About the Role

The Administrator is responsible for general administration of Home-Start Edinburgh, data entry, support to deliver services and general office duties. It is an integral part of our team that helps support babies, children & families across Edinburgh.

What You’ll Do

• Be the first point of contact for the organisation, including answering the telephone and managing our inboxes
• Administratively support our services, including volunteering, group work and family events
• Undertake general office duties

What You Bring

We’re looking for someone with:

• Experience of administration (whether that be in a charity or a business – or your family!)
• A flexible and adaptable personality that can respond to business needs as they arise
• A consistent and reliable work ethic

Why Join Home-Start Edinburgh?

At Home-Start Edinburgh, we believe:

• Early childhood matters. Healthy development – from conception to infancy and beyond - provides the foundation for future learning, behaviour and health. It is the launchpad for a child to become a happy and well-functioning adult.
• Empowerment and enjoyment are key. Families thrive when parents feel confident, have nurturing relationships with their children, and the whole family can experience the joy of life together.
• Needs-based and responsive support. We listen to families and provide flexible support based on their needs and challenges. No two families are the same and we work to address individual needs and support families as long as they need us.
• We believe in the power of relationships. Our volunteers support nurturing relationships in the families they support, and we work in partnership with others who share our values and our vision.

You’ll be part of a small, mission-driven team with the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution. We’re proud of the impact we make together and we want someone who shares our belief that childhood can’t wait.

Are you a creative and motivated individual with the passion and drive to support people with a recent diagnosis of dementia to live well in their community?

If so, you can be part of a National Team of Post Diagnostic Support Link Workers (PDS Link Workers) providing high-quality, person-centred support to people living with dementia and their families for a minimum of a year following diagnosis in line the Scottish Government’s minimum guarantee.

The aim of the PDS National Service is to enable people to live well with dementia and is centred around Alzheimer Scotland's 5 pillar model so that people move on to a period of supported self- management.

The model includes understanding the illness and coming to terms with the diagnosis, peer support, connecting and maintaining links with their community along with planning for future care and decision making to develop an outcome focused plan to support their future hopes, desires and aspirations.

Supporting our West Dunbartonshire and Inverclyde locality, the post will be based within the Community Mental Health Team at Willow Clinic, Eastwood Health & Care Centre. Alzheimer Scotland’s PDS Link Workers are required to be effective team workers and have the skills to build and maintain relationships with colleagues both within Alzheimer Scotland, the NHS and other stakeholders.

Skills in using digital platforms are essential as we use a blended approach to support people that involve some virtual meetings and on-line groups.

Applicants must hold a recognised relevant professional qualification, have a good understanding of dementia and how it affects people and their families along with excellent communication skills, a warm flexible approach, combined with skills in empathy and relationship building.

In addition, you should have skills and knowledge at the Enhanced Level of the Promoting Excellence Framework or be able to evidence you are working towards its completion.

Our Coordinator represents Stirling Street Pastors and supports the promotion, management and co-ordination of the initiative in Stirling.

Reporting to a Board of Trustees the Coordinator’s key duties will be to:

• Organise and manage the rotas
• Provide leadership to our volunteers
• Organise volunteer recruitment and training
• Manage the patrol base, and monitor and order equipment/street supplies
• Promote and develop relationships with churches, the Council, Police and other key stakeholders
• Identify funding opportunities and apply, where appropriate
• Be our liaison with Ascension Trust (AT) and Ascension Trust Scotland (ATS)

The post holder must:

• be a Christian with an active relationship with a local church
• subscribe to the Street Pastors core values and ethos
• be trained or willing to train as a Street Pastor volunteer and participate in a patrol rota

We offer:

• a salary of £15,000 p.a. for 18 hours a week
• a degree of flexibility over working arrangements
• an employer pension scheme – employee contribution of 4%; employer 3%

A full job description can be found on our website or below.

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

By joining Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland (CHSS) as Senior Media Officer, you can be the difference between people just surviving and really living.

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

The Senior Media Officer leads implementation of CHSS’ media relations strategy, positioning the charity as a trusted source and thought leader on Chest, Heart and Stroke conditions, and Long Covid across Scotland.

The role builds and maintains relationships with media outlets, secures impactful coverage, and develops media partnerships that amplify CHSS’ voice. It manages crisis communications and supports senior spokespeople with media engagement.

The postholder line manages the Media Officer and works closely with the Strategic Communications Manager to deliver proactive and reactive media activity that supports CHSS’ strategic priorities.

Ongoing professional development is supported, with opportunities to deepen expertise in media relations, relationship-management, and strategic communications practices.

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

CHSS also supports flexible recruitment through Working Families and we are “Happy to Talk Flexible Working”.

In line with our commitment to safeguarding, this role is subject to a Basic Disclosure check. CHSS is committed to equality of opportunity and to providing a service which is free from unfair and unlawful discrimination. We therefore aim to ensure that no applicant, volunteer or member of staff is unfairly treated on the grounds of offending background.

Are you passionate about homelessness and interested in working as part of a small team delivering support to people experiencing gambling related harms? Are you creative in your working approach?

If so, this role working with people and in partnership with others may be the perfect opportunity for you.

About the role

You will take a leadership role in the development and day-to-day oversight of the Chances: Gambling Harms project that aims to deliver 1:1 and group support people experiencing homelessness and in recovery from gambling harm. You will be expected to take a role in delivery of our gambling-related upskilling sessions to colleagues and partners across the public and third sector.

Partnership working will be central to this role, and you will work alongside other Cyrenians colleagues, 3rd sector, statutory partners and service users to drive the vision for this project.

About You

You will be confident in engaging with people and building positive working relationships, with excellent organisational skills and a creative, innovative approach to your work. You will be committed to promoting inclusion and have experience of working with people with a broad range of life experiences.

How we’ll support you

You’ll be working independently with a supportive manager and a range of internal and external colleagues and partnerships. You will have access to wider Cyrenians support, including our learning and development programme, and staff wellbeing services.

About us

At Cyrenians we tackle the causes and consequences of homelessness by taking a Public Health Approach to Homelessness Prevention. We take a values-led and relationships-based approach to delivering all our services.

Read more about our impact and our values.

George Watson’s College wishes to appoint a Senior Philanthropy Officer to lead the school’s individual giving and legacy fundraising initiatives, and support major programmes and campaigns. Develop strong relationships with donors and our alumni community to grow philanthropic income and long-term engagement.

Full details can be downloaded below.

The newly created senior role offers an exciting opportunity to support the Strategic Fundraising Director in the shaping and delivery of fundraising strategy alongside sharing the management of a portfolio of major donors, developing corporate partnerships and co-leading a small, ambitious development team. This role will work closely with team leaders across the organisation and build meaningful relationships with supporters, create compelling cases for support and drive income growth across the organisation. This position would be particularly well suited to an experienced fundraiser looking to take the next step into a senior fundraising role, with greater strategic engagement and the opportunity to influence the future direction of a major Scottish cultural institution.

SOSCN is a national charity dedicated to supporting the development of high-quality school age childcare (SACC) in Scotland who provide policy representation, practice support, training, research, and resources, to advance the School Age Child Care Sector growth and sustainability in Scotland.

We are seeking an experienced, dynamic and committed Development and Support Officer to provide high-quality support to our members in a new role which will be split between direct support for members across Glasgow and developing our member services nationally. This is an exciting role where you will visit settings, attend meetings, and build and develop strong local relationships with a range of stakeholders.

With leadership-level experience and influence across settings, you will provide a wide range of support to SOSCN SACC members, including remote advice, direct setting support, Health Checks, follow-up improvement planning and peer support opportunities. Working closely with Glasgow City Council colleagues, SOSCN members, other stakeholders and partners you will help to strengthen quality, governance and leadership across the SACC sector

A key part of the role will include the development of SOSCN membership policies and resources, as well as supporting voluntary committees and recruitment activity where needed. You will also play an active role in partnership meetings with Glasgow City Council and other stakeholders.

Role Profile

The Development and Support Officer plays a key role in supporting the quality, sustainability, and development of School Age Childcare services. The role involves supporting services in the Glasgow City Council area for 21hrs per week, and nationally 14hrs per week. By working directly with settings, volunteers, and partner organisations, the postholder will strengthen practice, promote inclusion, and enhance outcomes for children and families, taking cognisance of UNCRC and GIRFEC Wellbeing indicators.

• Support for Voluntary Management Committees
  • Provide tailored guidance and capacity-building support to voluntary committees, helping them strengthen governance, identify training needs, and implement quality practices.
• Community Development in SACC
  • Encourage active parental involvement in early learning and support volunteers in developing transferable skills that contribute to lifelong learning and community engagement.
• Promoting Quality Play and Learning activities
  • Share accessible information and advice on child development, the value of play, and sector standards supported by relevant documentation.
• Collaborative Support for SACC Settings
  • Support settings to access with providing and accessing training, and development opportunities that respond to local needs and priorities.
• Operational Support and Representation
  • Contribute to local networks and initiatives, represent the organisation at meetings, and support service delivery through agreed tasks and reporting.
• Family Engagement Through Play
  • Facilitate inclusive play and learning sessions that promote positive early experiences and build relationships with families, in collaboration with local professionals.

Key Tasks

• Deliver universal and direct support to settings, both remotely and in-person, based on requests and identified needs.
• Conduct annual Health Check audits and visits for Glasgow SACC, analysing findings and developing individual action plans for settings, as well as facilitating follow-up meetings to support improvement.
• Organise and attend termly in-person meetings for all members.
• Share local and national information to support member settings.
• Work collaboratively with Glasgow City Council colleagues, as well as attending provider updates and forum meetings, quality improvement support and collaborative SOSCN and Glasgow City Council meetings.
• Support voluntary committee governance through advice, training and practical guidance, as well as assisting with recruitment activity including job adverts, interview questions and professional advice at interviews.
• Support the development of SOSCN membership policies and resources as directed.

Working Relationships and Development

The role involves regular communication with line management, collaboration with colleagues and external partners, and participation in planning, review, and team meetings. Professional development is supported in line with organisational priorities and available resources.

Establish effective relationships with children, staff, parents and carers and promote an ethos of mutual respect and collaborative working

Core Competencies

Knowledge and Understanding

• Includes familiarity with sector SACC framework governance, regulatory standards, and current initiatives relevant to SACC delivery.
• Competence in Quality Improvement Framework with an extensive knowledge of SACC requirements in order to support SACC settings to provide the best possible service to children and families.
• Promote UNCRC to support SACC settings to ensure this is in their service.
• Support SACC in the delivery of GIFEC and wellbeing indicators in their day to day planning.

Skills and Capabilities

• Strong partnership working, communication, IT proficiency, and the ability to assess needs, plan support, and monitor progress effectively.

Values and Personal Commitment

• Demonstrates professionalism, inclusion, confidentiality, and a commitment to continuous improvement, reflection, and respectful collaboration.

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience of supporting SACC and/or Childcare settings.
• Knowledge of quality improvement, charity governance and the operational challenges facing SACC settings.
• Strong communication, relationship-building and organisational skills.
• Ability to work while managing a caseload between Glasgow City Council and national SACC services.
• Experience of writing reports, action plans or support documentation.
• Experience of delivering training, facilitating groups or supporting peer network.

Please note, for this role a relevant professional qualification in childcare, community development or a related field is required, as well as a full driving licence and access to transport, and a qualification meeting the requirements for a practitioner in a day care of children service, as a minimum, to be considered for this post.

What SOSCN will offer

• Competitive salary
• 28 days annual leave plus 13 public holidays
• Generous employer pension contribution
• Family-friendly policies that support work-life balance
• Ongoing professional learning and development opportunities
• A supportive, collaborative team culture where your contribution is valued
• A rewarding opportunity to support SACC members and strengthen all age childcare provision across Glasgow and Nationally.