We are seeking a Funding Manager to lead on securing grants, sponsorship, and developing, delivering and evaluating new approaches to generating income for our community arts charity. The role will primarily involve securing income, researching trusts, foundations and other funders, preparing grant applications, building relationships, and developing ideas and frameworks for income generation with the Co-Directors. All employees of Glasgow Zine Library also assist with staffing a proportion of our public facing activities, including Glasgow Zine Fest.

At The National Lottery Community Fund we are passionate about strengthening communities and improving lives. We are driven by our strategy, ‘It starts with community’ and its four community-led missions, as well as our equity-based approach to tackling poverty, discrimination and disadvantage.

To help us in supporting communities in Scotland, we are now looking for a motivated Policy Engagement Manager with a strong understanding of the social policy context in Scotland, and the environment in which our grantholders operate.

You will play a key role in shaping and strengthening our engagement with government, voluntary and community sector organisations, and funding partners. Working closely with the Head of Policy Engagement in Scotland, you will help build influential relationships, provide strategic policy insight, and ensure that the experiences of communities inform our funding and development priorities. You will play a key role in enabling the Fund to use our insight, position and influence in Scotland to celebrate and promote the power and expertise of communities.

Key Responsibilities

As Policy Engagement Manager, you will be an excellent relationship-builder with a strong understanding of the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector. You will be comfortable working across complex stakeholder environments and translating policy developments into practical insight, including providing insight and policy context to inform medium and long-term funding initiatives across the UK.

You will develop a thorough understanding of the policy environment relating to our four community-led missions and our commitment to addressing poverty, discrimination and disadvantage through an equity-based approach.

You will maintain a broad understanding of the policy and social context in which our grantholders operate, convening grantholders and stakeholders to explore shared challenges and opportunities. We’re looking for someone who is values-driven, passionate about the Fund’s purpose and deeply committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We invite you to join our team and contribute your skills and experience to creating lasting change for communities and society.

Regular travel around Scotland is expected, as well as some travel to other parts of the UK to connect with colleagues. We offer a flexible and supportive working environment and an excellent all-round benefits package.

Essential Criteria

• Experience of engaging with government, public sector, VCSE or funding stakeholders.
• A strong grasp and knowledge of the policy environment and the developing issues and themes relevant to our Missions and grantholders in Scotland.
• Experience of analysing and interpreting policy and political developments.
• Demonstrable strategic influencing skills.
• Strong communication including written communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and contribute to strategic planning and development.
• Understanding of the use of digital tools and systems to manage relationships, share information and support policy development.
• Experience of project management

A fantastic opportunity to join the Children First team in Midlothian

Every child deserves to be safe, loved and well with their family.

At Children First, we stand alongside children, young people and families to help them build on their strengths, overcome challenges and create lasting change. We believe children should be heard, their rights respected and their voices at the centre of every decision that affects them.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Midlothian team, supporting children, young people and families experiencing a range of challenges, including parental substance use, poverty, poor mental health and trauma. The service also provides support to kinship carers and the children in their care, as well as Armed Forces families.

Working alongside families in their homes, schools and communities, you will be part of a skilled and caring team that delivers both whole family and individual support. Our practice is grounded in relational, systemic, strengths-based and restorative approaches. We recognise that families are experts in their own lives and work alongside them to identify what is working well, build resilience and create positive futures for children.

Alongside one-to-one and family support, we help families develop meaningful connections through peer support groups and links to their local communities, strengthening the relationships and networks that help children thrive.

About you

We're looking for someone who:

• Shares our commitment to putting children first and upholding children's rights.
• Understands the importance of listening to children and ensuring their voices influence the support they receive.
• Has experience of working with children, young people and families, including involvement in child protection processes.
• Values restorative, relationship-based and strengths-focused ways of working.
• Can work alongside families with compassion, curiosity and respect.
• Brings an understanding of the diverse experiences and needs of families across our communities.

We welcome applications from people with broad experience across family support, as well as those with specialist knowledge in particular areas of practice.

You will hold a professional qualification in a relevant discipline such as Social Work, Teaching, Childcare, Social Care, Counselling, or another related field at SCQF Level 9 or above.

Why Children First?

Children First is Scotland's national children's charity. We are ambitious for every child in Scotland to grow up safe, loved and well with their family. We provide emotional, practical and financial support to children and families and campaign tirelessly to protect and uphold the rights of every child.

We are determined that the incorporation of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) becomes a reality in children's everyday lives. We want children to be listened to, respected and meaningfully involved in decisions that affect them.

If you believe in the power of relationships, the strengths within families, and children's right to be heard, we'd love to hear from you.

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.

Who Cares? Scotland is Scotland’s only national independent membership organisation for Care Experienced people. Our mission is to secure a lifetime of equality, respect, and love for Care Experienced people in Scotland and we currently have over 3000 Care Experienced members.

At the heart of Who Cares? Scotland’s work are the rights of Care Experienced children and young people, and the power of their voices to bring about positive change. We provide individual relationship-based independent advocacy and a broad range of imaginative participatory opportunity for Care Experienced young people across Scotland; we work alongside corporate parents and communities of all sorts to broaden understanding; we work with policy makers, leaders and elected representatives locally and nationally to shape law, policy and practice on the basis of all that can be learnt from the voices of those with experience of care – working together to build on the aspirations of The Promise and secure positive change.

This unique role offers the opportunity to listen to and work directly with children and young people with experience of care, in an individual relationship-based advocacy role, and within participation and group activity across our South East region.

The post-holder will be a key member of the Advocacy and Participation team, supporting young people from across Edinburgh to ensure their rights are upheld and their voices are heard. In this role you will have the opportunity to provide independent advocacy, children’s rights, and participation opportunities for children and young people who are looked after, Care Experienced, or subject to formal processes and structures. The role will see you actively participating in child’s plan meetings, children’s hearings, and other formal processes, as well as assisting children and young people to prepare for them. In partnership with professionals, carers, and organisations, you will help to achieve the best outcomes for children and young people by keeping detailed records of the work you undertake, writing liaison reports, and monitoring statistics.

As a vital part of the work of Who Cares? Scotland, your role will include facilitating group opportunities for and with children and young people within Edinburghl. This includes providing engagement and participation opportunities throughout the Who Cares? Scotland local and national network, as well as meeting with care experienced children and young people to introduce the service in agreement with the local authority. Raising awareness of Who Cares? Scotland and its services with children, young people, professionals, and carers you will also be responsible for facilitating training amongst care corporate parents.

The right candidate for this post will be able to form positive relationships with children and young people and have good interpersonal skills. You will feel confident communicating with individuals and groups, both in writing and verbally, and be able to adapt to a wide range of contexts. Secure in making effective plans, as well as evidencing your work, you can prioritise and meet deadlines. You take enjoyment from working collaboratively with partners, believing in equal opportunities and inclusive working. Committed to children’s rights, you are someone who knows that all young people can make transformative change happen in their lives if given the opportunity. You can demonstrate knowledge of the current structure, developments, policy, and practice in relation to children and young people experiencing care in Scotland. You are also flexible, given the remit of the role, as some evening and weekend work will be necessary, along with a full driving licence and access to transport.

While we would welcome the knowledge gathered through relevant qualifications, we are just as interested in relevant work experience. We welcome and encourage applications from those with experience of care.

The successful candidate will be joining Who Cares? Scotland and working within the South East team at an exciting time, when the voices of those who are in or have experienced care are growing in power, individually and collectively – bringing with them insight, challenge, hope and change.

If this sounds like the role for you, we would love to hear from you. To arrange an informal conversation about this opportunity, please contact Ray MacLean Manager of Advocacy and Participation, on rmaclean@whocaresscotland.org.

Do you love working with children and young people? Are you a teacher, health play specialist, youth worker, family support worker or someone with experience helping children and young people build confidence, develop new skills and have fun? Do you have a talent for creating engaging and memorable experiences that inspire children and young people to participate, connect with others and thrive?

If so, we'd love to hear from you.

Children's Health Scotland is looking for an enthusiastic and creative Programme and Engagement Coordinator to help deliver our exciting programmes and activities across Scotland.

Every week is different. One day you could be supporting children and young people to develop self-management skills through our award-winning programmes, the next you could be helping deliver a Health Rights Defenders session, planning a family event, supporting volunteers, or building relationships with schools, NHS services and community partners.

We're looking for someone who brings energy, positivity and creativity to everything they do, someone who believes every child deserves the opportunity to thrive and whose first instinct is to ask: "How can we make this engaging, accessible and fun?"

What you'll be doing

• Delivering engaging programmes, workshops and activities for children, young people and families.
• Supporting Health Rights Defenders, Self-Management Skills Programmes and SMS:HUB activities.
• Building trusted relationships with children, young people, families and partners.
• Supporting the delivery of events, participation activities and campaigns.
• Helping recruit and support volunteers.
• Collecting feedback and demonstrating the impact of our work.
• Creating blogs, case studies and social media content that celebrates children's voices and achievements.
• Helping children and young people build confidence, make connections and better understand their rights and wellbeing.

We're looking for someone who is

• Fun, friendly and approachable.
• Passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people.
• Creative and full of ideas.
• Organised and able to plan and deliver activities.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a small team.
• A confident communicator who can build relationships with families and partners.
• Flexible and able to work regular Friday evenings and Saturdays.
• Willing to travel throughout Scotland.
• A driver with access to a car for business use.

Why join us?

At Children's Health Scotland, you'll be joining a friendly and passionate team committed to ensuring every child receives the support, information and opportunities they need to achieve their best possible health. In return, we offer:

• Nine weeks' leave per year (pro rata), including public holidays.
• A supportive team environment.
• Opportunities for training and development.
• The chance to make a genuine difference to the lives of children, young people and families across Scotland.

Important information

This is not a standard Monday to Friday role. The successful candidate must be able to work flexibly, including regular Friday evening and Saturday working, to support programme and event delivery. A full UK driving licence and access to a car for business use are essential. The post is subject to membership of the PVG Scheme and satisfactory Disclosure Scotland checks.

About Children's Health Scotland

Children's Health Scotland supports children, young people and families to navigate health challenges, understand their rights and improve their health and wellbeing. Through programmes, participation opportunities, events and information, we help children and young people build confidence, resilience, self-management skills and lasting connections. If you're enthusiastic, creative and ready to help children and young people thrive, we'd love to hear from you.

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.

Main Responsibilities

Individual Giving

• Lead the planning, execution and optimisation of individual giving efforts. Manage campaign setup, timelines, assets, and donor experience.
• Monitor performance and analyse results to drive continuous improvement in participation, engagement, and revenue.
• Collaborate with Admissions and Marketing, and other internal teams, to source and develop compelling content.
• Along with the Head of Development, manage a fundraising communications calendar and play a leading role in content creation.
• Collaborate with the Admissions and Marketing team to ensure website content, landing pages, and donation pages support digital giving goals.
• Execute fundraising strategies in partnership with the Head of Development. Build, segment, code, and deploy emails to support giving campaigns and organisational priorities.
• Manage a portfolio of donors linked to specific programmes and campaigns.

Legacies

• Plan and deliver multi-channel legacy marketing campaigns (print, digital, events)
• Build and maintain relationships with legacy pledgers and prospects
• Deliver high-quality, sensitive stewardship to recognise and retain legacy supporters
• Organise events and communications to engage legacy supporters
• Produce compelling and sensitive legacy messaging and materials

Campaign/Programmes

• Manage and grow the patrons programme, including recruitment, retention, and upgrades
• Develop a clear donor journey, including benefits, communications, and recognition
• Monitor performance against income targets and KPIs
• Work in collaboration with Heads of the Creative Arts programmes to monitor and administer funds for maximum impact across the arts

Foundation Places and Enrichment Fund

• Support impact reporting and administration of discrete aspects of our widening access programmes.
• Manage application process to the Enrichment Fund, including managing enquiries, disbursements and liaison with Finance.
• Any other duties related to these programmes as directed by senior staff.

The Ideal Candidate

Essential:

• Relevan degree, professional qualification or equivalent professional experience
• Demonstrable experience in Individual Giving, Direct Marketing or Legacy fundraising, with an annual income return of 6+ figures
• Proven track record of delivering successful multi-channel campaigns
• Strong understanding of supporter journeys, acquisition and retention
• Skilled in data analysis, performance tracking and forecasting
• Proficiency with graphic design tools, experience with Canva would be an advantage.
• Demonstrable experience with Raisers Edge, or similar CRM system
• Ability to manage complex projects and programs and deliver to set KPI and timelines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with content writing, brand voice, and digital fundraising best practices.
• Ability to build and foster relationships across business functions.
• Understanding of charity law, GDPR and best practices in fundraising
• Commitment to high level of professional standards
• Genuine appreciation of George Watson’s College’s mission and the ability to communicate it

Desirable:

• Fundraising or marketing qualification such as CIOF accreditation or CIM qualifications.
• Event management experience
• Experience of working in the education or charity sectors
• Understanding of the Independent School sector

About you

Do you want to use your skills to make it possible for people with myeloma to live longer and better lives? We are looking for a Company Partnership Fundraiser to support the delivery of our ambitious fundraising strategy by growing income from companies and organisations across the UK, developing strong partnerships and delivering engaging fundraising opportunities that inspire support for Myeloma UK.

You will have experience of working in a charity or customer focused environment and be able to demonstrate success in building effective relationships with excellent relationship management skills. Being able to manage a wide range of tasks, work well under pressure together with a commitment and desire to make a difference is essential for this role.

The post holder will have excellent communication, organisational and IT skills with the ability to be flexible with your workload and prioritise effectively. Experience in fundraising, partnerships, or business development (ideally with corporate audiences) and using Raiser’s Edge or similar CRM system would be an advantage but not essential.

About the role

The Company Partnership Fundraiser will grow income from companies and organisations across the UK The role will focus primarily on employee-led fundraising and local business support, developing relationships that arise from personal connections to myeloma and growing these into long-term sources of income and engagement. They will build on local company opportunities often identified by the Community Fundraisers and promote Myeloma UK’s exciting range of events to encourage participation and support, as well as proactively identify new opportunities for company support.

You will work with Fundraising colleagues, collaboratively identifying wider fundraising opportunities such as community events, major donor, and legacy leads which can then be developed further by the relevant fundraising specialist in the team. The role will require travel throughout the UK to maximise engagement opportunities with supporters and income generation. As well as quarterly team meetings and other opportunities to network with Myeloma UK colleagues.

The post holder will provide the highest quality of stewardship and supporter journey to maximise engagement, retention and build a sustainable pipeline of support as well as representing Myeloma UK at meetings, events, and networking opportunities to build awareness and generate support,

About us

Myeloma UK is the only UK charity focused on the incurable blood cancer, myeloma and its related conditions. We provide support and influence access to treatments, while researching a cure. Thanks to life-extending treatments and support, today many people affected by myeloma are able to live longer and to live well.

We are committed to bringing together the best and brightest people to help us ensure that every person affected by myeloma has an empowered present and a hopeful future.

Our ultimate goal is to find a cure. Until then, our mission is to help every person living with myeloma, live well, for as long as possible. We are committed to diagnosing myeloma earlier, discovering and sharing knowledge, transforming the patient experience and influencing positive change.

Our culture

Wellbeing and staff engagement are at the heart of our culture. We offer employees a range of benefits including a pension salary exchange scheme, flexitime, flexible working which includes both home and hub-based office working, health plan, employee assistance plan and holiday purchase scheme. We are committed to providing learning and development opportunities for all our employees.

For further information please visit our website.

About Us

Perth Autism Support was founded in 2011 to address the gaps in support for autistic children, young people and their families across Perth & Kinross.

In 2026, we have over 1400 families registered for services and support children, young people and families through the following service areas:

• Children’s Services
• Transitions Services (encompassing three project areas – Engage, Enterprise and Employability)
• Family and Education Services (including our Early Years project and Autistic Adults Peer Support)

We are governed by a Board of Trustees (6) and we have a staff team of 35.

We are based in our centre in Perth City but work across the whole of the Perth & Kinross region.

For more information, visit perthautismsupport.org.uk

Perth Autism Support Benefits

• Workplace Pension
• 28 days annual leave (including Christmas/New Year closedown), with additional days for continuous service
• 1 extra annual leave day on employee's birthday if this falls on a usual working day
• 1 extra annual leave day if the employee has a child/young person starting nursery/Primary 1/S1
• Staff Health and Wellbeing Programme
• Extensive learning and development opportunities

Role Purpose:

To lead and grow community and corporate fundraising income for Perth Autism Support with an annual income target of approximately £1 million.

The postholder will develop strong relationships with businesses, community groups, schools, supporters and volunteer and individuals creating sustainable fundraising opportunities that increase income, awareness and engagement.

This role will play a key role in delivering the charity's fundraising strategy, achieving agreed income targets and ensuring supporters receive an exceptional experience.

You will be an ambassador for Perth Autism Support, building relationships across the community to further our vision to support autistic children and young people to reach their full potential.

Help blind and partially sighted young people across Scotland have a stronger voice in the decisions that affect them.

We're looking for an enthusiastic and organised Youth Engagement Coordinator to lead and grow Haggeye - RNIB Scotland's award-winning youth forum that gives young people with sight loss a voice. Haggeye provides a friendly and supportive environment which allows young people to raise awareness of what it's like to be blind or partially sighted in Scotland today and what's important to them.

This is a varied and rewarding role, combining youth engagement, project delivery and advocacy. You'll organise events and training, build relationships with youth organisations and partners, support volunteers and help young people take part in the Scottish Youth Parliament. Just as importantly, you'll create opportunities for Haggeye members to influence RNIB Scotland's priorities and services, ensuring young people's voices aren't simply heard but actively shape what we do.

The role will involve some evening and weekend working to support Haggeye meetings, events and Scottish Youth Parliament activities.

What you'll bring:

• Experience of working with young people in both online and face-to-face settings

• Knowledge of the support available to blind and partially sighted young people and their families

• Experience of delivering projects, events and engagement activities

• A collaborative approach and confidence building relationships with young people and partners

• Strong organisational and communication skills

If you want to join us and help empower the next generation of blind and partially sighted young people to influence change and shape their future we would be delighted to hear from you.

This post is jointly funded by Young Start, a programme delivered by The National Lottery Community Fund in Scotland, and by players of Postcode Lottery.

What We Offer

RNIB prides itself on being a great place to work with a positive, progressive culture. We offer a wide range of benefits including 27 days of holiday per year (plus bank holidays) which rises with service, enhanced family friendly benefits, a contributory pension scheme with an employer contribution of up to 11% and a rewards platform with employee discounts across over 800 retailers.

Lead with Purpose. Empower People. Make a Difference.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Supported Living Team Leader to join our management team and oversee the day-to-day delivery of high-quality Supported Living services.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong leader who is passionate about person-centred support and committed to helping people who live with learning and/or physical disabilities achieve positive outcomes, maintain their independence, and live fulfilling lives.

As a Supported Living Team Leader, you will lead, motivate and develop staff teams, ensuring that Supported Living services are delivered in line with SOL's values and the National Health and Social Care Standards while creating a positive culture focused on quality, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Supported Living services, ensuring high standards of person-centred support.
• Coach, supervise, and develop staff to achieve strong performance and positive outcomes.
• Oversee rota planning, staffing levels, and resource management.
• Promote independence, inclusion, positive risk-taking and meaningful community participation for the people we support.
• Build effective relationships with families, health professionals, social work teams, and other partners.
• Support the recruitment, induction, retention and development of staff.
• Monitor and review support plans to ensure they reflect individual aspirations and outcomes.
• Promote the use of technology-enabled care and innovative approaches that enhance independence and choice.
• Participate in the On-Call Manager rota.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Experience managing or leading teams within a health and social care setting.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and performance management skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• A commitment to promoting independence, inclusion, dignity, and choice.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference while leading dedicated teams who are passionate about supporting people to live fulfilling and independent lives.