Lead a respected charity - Change lives - Create a Legacy
Advocacy North East (ANE) is an independent charity dedicated to ensuring that individuals who may be disadvantaged or at risk of exclusion have a voice in decisions that affect their lives.
For over 25 years we have supported people (and their carers) affected by mental illness, learning disability and problematic substance use to understand their rights, make informed choices and have their views heard in matters relating to their health and care.
As our leader prepares to retire, we are seeking an exceptional individual to become our Executive Manager and lead the organisation into its next chapter.
This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of a highly respected advocacy organisation with a strong reputation for independence, professionalism and person-centred support.
About the Role
This post is deemed to be a Regulated Role with Vulnerable Adults and Children and therefore recruitment is subject to satisfactory PVG Scheme Membership and references.
Reporting directly to the Board of Trustees, the Executive Manager will provide strategic and operational leadership across the organisation.
You will be responsible for:
You will work closely with the Board to ensure the organisation remains financially sustainable, strategically focused and responsive to the changing needs of the communities we serve.
About You
We are looking for a values-driven leader who combines strategic vision with practical management experience. You will be:
You should have a strong track record in organisational management, strategic development, financial management and people leadership.
Experience within the advocacy, third sector, health, social care or community sectors would be advantageous but is not essential.
Why Join Advocacy North East?
This is far more than a management role. It is an opportunity to:
If you are an inspiring leader who shares our commitment to independence, empowerment, inclusion and respect, we would love to hear from you.
Are you passionate about creating lasting change for children and families in Scotland?
Children First is Scotland's national children's charity. We are looking for a motivated and confident Policy Officer to join our Policy, Evidence and Impact Team and help shape policy and influencing work that improves outcomes for children, young people and families.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to Children First's strategic priorities by researching, monitoring and analysing policy developments, supporting the development of evidence-based policy positions, and helping ensure the voices and experiences of children and families are reflected in decision-making.
Working closely with the Policy Manager and colleagues across the organisation, you will support the development of briefings, consultation responses, evidence submissions and engagement activities with policymakers, partners and stakeholders across Scotland.
Key Responsibilities:
Skills & Experience:
We're looking for someone who can demonstrate:
What You'll Get From Us
Our Values
Living our values, you will help create a workplace where our people can thrive, ensuring we deliver the best possible support to children and families.
With love, we put children first.
With purpose, we transform lives together.
With strength, we do whatever it takes to protect Scotland’s children.
Are you an experienced Trusts and Foundations fundraiser seeking an exciting role in the nature and rewilding sector? Are you looking for a friendly, flexible and values-driven organisation where you can make a tangible difference and advance your fundraising career? This opportunity could tick all your boxes!
ABOUT US
SCOTLAND: The Big Picture (SBP) is a charity dedicated to making rewilding happen, as a solution to the biodiversity and climate crises. We work across Scotland, from the mountains to the sea and from the remotest communities to our urban centres. Our vision is of a vast network of rewilded land and water, where wildlife flourishes and people thrive.
In the five years since we were founded, we’ve established ourselves as a leading force for rewilding in Scotland: a charity that achieves outsized impact through our powerful storytelling and innovative collaborations. We’re a small, agile and friendly team that works hard to:
Learn more about SBP at: scotlandbigpicture.com
OUR FUNDRAISING
SBP is a growing organisation with an exciting portfolio of nature recovery projects across Scotland. Our key income streams include grants from charitable trusts, foundations and statutory bodies, philanthropic donations, corporate partnerships, regular giving and appeals. We have a strong track record in fundraising from trusts and foundations, and we are currently in receipt of grants from Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, the National Lottery Heritage Fund and other significant environmental funders.
Our Fundraising Team comprises a Rewilding Investment Lead (who develops corporate partnerships) and a Trusts and Foundations Lead, led by our Fundraising Manager.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As Trusts and Foundations Lead, you would establish and maintain relationships with a wide portfolio of charitable trusts and foundations, and be responsible for securing both project-specific and core income.
KEY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Somebody Cares Scotland is an Aberdeen-based charity dedicated to restoring dignity to people in need across the city and surrounding communities. Through its furniture provision service, food bank, and practical support programmes, the charity helps individuals and families facing challenging circumstances to establish safe, comfortable homes and access essential resources.
As the organisation continues to grow its impact, Somebody Cares Scotland is now seeking an experienced and motivated Fundraising Development Lead to establish and lead its fundraising function. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future sustainability of the charity and play a key role in enabling its services to reach even more people in need.
The successful candidate will be the organisation’s dedicated fundraising professional, responsible for developing and implementing a fundraising strategy that creates sustainable income growth and long-term financial resilience. Working closely with the Chief Executive Officer and Board, you will identify opportunities across trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships, and other appropriate income streams, building the foundations of a successful fundraising programme from the ground up.
A key aspect of the role will involve researching and developing relationships with prospective funders, preparing high-quality funding applications and proposals, and managing the full funding cycle from prospecting and application through to stewardship and reporting. You will work to strengthen existing relationships with supporters while identifying and securing new opportunities that align with the charity’s mission, values, and ambitions.
The role will also involve establishing the systems, processes, and infrastructure required to support a growing fundraising function. This includes implementing effective donor management and reporting systems, creating stewardship frameworks, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring all fundraising activity complies with relevant legislation, regulations, and best practice standards.
Working collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation, you will help articulate the impact of Somebody Cares Scotland’s work through compelling case studies, evidence-led storytelling, and meaningful supporter communications. You will also act as an ambassador for the charity, representing the organisation at networking opportunities, partnership meetings, and stakeholder events throughout the region.
The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience of securing income through trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships, major donors, or related fundraising disciplines, together with a proven ability to manage the complete fundraising cycle. You will be a strategic thinker with excellent written communication skills, capable of translating complex operational activity into compelling cases for support that inspire confidence and investment.
This is a rare opportunity to join Somebody Cares Scotland at a pivotal point in its development and to shape a fundraising function from day one. For the right candidate, it offers the chance to leave a lasting legacy, helping to secure the future of a charity that is transforming lives across Aberdeen through compassion, dignity, and practical support.
Somebody Cares Scotland is an Aberdeen-based charity dedicated to restoring dignity to people in need across the city and surrounding communities. Through its furniture provision service, food bank, and practical support programmes, the charity helps individuals and families facing challenging circumstances to establish safe, comfortable homes and access essential resources.
Somebody Cares Scotland is now seeking an experienced and motivated Charity Operations Manager to join the organisation at an exciting stage of development. This is a rewarding opportunity to play a central role in overseeing the charity’s day-to-day operations, ensuring services are delivered efficiently, effectively, and in line with the organisation’s values and mission.
The successful candidate will lead the operational delivery of the charity’s core services, including furniture provision, logistics and collections, food bank support, and volunteer coordination. Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, you will provide hands-on leadership across multiple service areas, ensuring that clients receive a high-quality, dignified service while supporting the continued growth and development of the organisation.
A key aspect of the role will involve line management responsibility for a team of client services staff and the Food Bank Coordinator, providing guidance, support, training, and performance management to ensure the delivery of excellent services. You will oversee client referral processes, maintain strong relationships with support workers and referral agencies, and ensure accurate client records are maintained in line with data protection requirements.
Working closely with the Senior Facilities & Logistics Manager, you will coordinate furniture collections and deliveries, oversee stock movement between sites, and ensure operational processes run smoothly across the organisation. The role will also involve supporting the day-to-day running of the food bank, monitoring stock levels, coordinating resources where required, and ensuring all services are delivered in line with the charity’s dignity-led approach.
You will also contribute to the planning and delivery of monthly sales events, seasonal campaigns, and community engagement activities, helping to maximise the impact of the charity’s work while supporting operational continuity across all service areas.
The successful candidate will have proven experience within an operational management or coordination role, together with demonstrable experience of leading and supporting staff teams. You will be highly organised, solutions-focused, and capable of managing multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment. Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills are essential, along with the ability to work effectively with clients, volunteers, donors, colleagues, and external partners.
This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and people-centred leader who is passionate about making a tangible difference within their local community. Joining Somebody Cares Scotland offers the chance to play a vital role in helping people rebuild their lives with dignity while contributing to the continued success and growth of a well-respected Aberdeen charity.
Join our board and help shape an intergenerational Scotland Generations Working Together (GWT) is seeking to appoint two committed, proactive and passionate volunteer Trustees to join our Board at a particularly exciting time for intergenerational work. With the Global Intergenerational Congress coming to Glasgow in 2026, alongside our Global and National Excellence Awards taking place this year, GWT is at the forefront of celebrating and advancing intergenerational practice across Scotland and beyond.
We are recruiting the following:
We are particularly keen to hear from individuals who bring experience of working with or alongside older people, and who can help ensure strong representation of older voices within our governance.
About the role
We are looking for Trustees with experience in the voluntary, public or private sector who are motivated to contribute strategically to a growing national organisation. You will share our passion for building strong, connected communities across different generations.
We are especially interested in individuals with skills or experience in:
What you will bring
We welcome applications from people who are enthusiastic, dependable and collaborative, and who are keen to contribute their skills to a purpose-driven organisation.
Commitment
Trustees are appointed for up to two x three-year terms (with potential extension).
The role typically involves:
Optional attendance at key events including:
As a small charity, Trustees may also contribute between meetings through sub-groups or specific projects aligned to their expertise.
About Generations Working Together
Generations Working Together is the nationally recognised centre of excellence supporting the development and integration of intergenerational work across Scotland. Our mission is to develop, expand and improve IG practice nationwide. Our vision is to live in a Scotland where different generations are more connected, where everyone has opportunities to build relationships that help to create a more inclusive society.
Intergenerational work means relationship-based projects, activities and events where people of different generations, who might not otherwise meet, do things together in positive and creative ways. It includes any activities which purposefully ignore, remove or break down social, environmental, cultural or institutional barriers between generations e.g. ageism, making spaces for older & younger people to meet naturally, get to know each other, share ideas, pass on &/or learn new skills, work together to identify solutions to problems, addressing challenges in their communities, all the while forging relationships and friendships.
An intergenerational lens can also be applied to the workplace which can now have up to five generational cohorts within. Organisations are considering the impact of this and are questioning whether they have the right policies, processes and ethos in place to support their diverse expectations. Applying an intergenerational lens to the workplace provides an opportunity to consider the benefits that come from diverse generational groups.
As a membership and capacity-building organisation, GWT operate locally and nationally raising awareness, sharing and expanding knowledge and understanding of intergenerational practice and its impact. We provide training and wide-ranging resources and organise learning events and facilitate local and thematic networking opportunities, to enable high quality intergenerational activity to take root on the ground & flourish. GWT lead and deliver pilot projects to support and encourage the development and delivery of intergenerational practice in new settings. We also participate in research projects and scan relevant research taking place across the world for distilling and sharing with our members and others.
A short film narrated by our retired chair Alan Hatton-Yeo MBE can be viewed here on our YouTube channel detailing our history and the background of intergenerational work and its growth in the UK.
Hear from our volunteer Trustees below:
Q.What is it like to be a volunteer Trustee?
A. “Volunteering with GWT this past few years has let me see the value of intergenerational practice in many arenas of life. It has given me greater insight into the passionate practice out there and also the resource and specialism required to support it to be done in ever more meaningful and measurable ways. I have loved the opportunity so far of being part of a Board with such great diversity of age and experience.” (Trustee)
A.“My experience volunteering as a Trustee for GWT over the past nine years has been both rewarding personally and beneficial professionally. Exposure to the Governance and Compliance aspects of Trusteeship has been useful supporting my role as a senior manager within a private sector business, while the opportunity to present to workshops and conferences has been invaluable experience of public speaking. Additionally, working alongside the other Trustees and GWT staff who have a wealth of diverse and in-depth experience has been extremely useful from a professional development perspective. From a personal perspective, being able to give my time to support a cause which is increasingly important to society overall and impacts on the lives of everyone I know is rewarding and well worth the investment in time.” (Trustee)
Join us at the forefront of nature conservation, where your leadership will make a tangible difference. This is an exciting opportunity to take the helm of a diverse portfolio of wildlife reserves across North East Scotland, driving high-quality conservation outcomes while leading and inspiring a dedicated team. Combining strategic oversight with hands-on operational management, you’ll play a vital role in safeguarding habitats ranging from peatlands and heath to woodlands and coastal cliffs. As a key representative of the Trust, you’ll build strong relationships with communities, partners and volunteers, ensuring our mission to protect and restore nature is delivered with impact, integrity and ambition
The Role:
The role provides operational leadership across a defined operational area of the Trust’s reserves, ensuring land management, people management and community engagement deliver strong conservation outcomes. It involves leading and developing the local team, supporting volunteers and representing the Trust locally and nationally, whilst building robust relationships. The post oversees planning, delivery and quality assurance of reserve and project work, ensuring compliance with policies, health and safety and regulatory requirements. It also manages budgets, risks and ecological data, embedding evidenced based decision making and maintaining accurate documentation and supporting long-term site and project development. Through this combination of leadership and operational oversight, the role helps safeguard the Trust’s reserves and advance its conservation mission.
Main objectives:
Land management and project delivery
Manage wildlife reserve operations across the North East Reserves Management Area, including conservation and land management and monitoring of 1699 hectares across fourteen wildlife reserves with a range of habitats, including blanket bog, heaths, fens, maritime cliffs, lochs, grasslands, and woodlands.
Representation and stakeholder engagement
Build and maintain positive relationships with landowners, volunteers, contractors, communities and interested parties. Represent the Trust professionally at local, regional and national events and meetings, and proactively manage day‑to‑day issues with neighbours and partners.
People management and teamwork
Line manage and develop the operational area team, leading recruitment, induction and performance. Foster a positive organisational culture, support collaboration across teams, and act as the key local contact for members and volunteers. Help recruit, train and retain volunteers, and provide local operational insight to support fundraising, communications and policy work.
Information and operational management
Maintain risk registers, manage budgets, and promote a strong safety culture. Use ecological data to inform decision‑making, ensure data governance compliance, and support effective reporting and monitoring of conservation outcomes through internal systems.
The successful candidate will ideally:
About us
For more than 60 years, the Scottish Wildlife Trust has worked with its members, partners and supporters in pursuit of its vision of healthy, resilient ecosystems across Scotland’s land and seas.
The Trust successfully champions the cause of wildlife through policy and campaigning work, demonstrates best practice through practical conservation and innovative partnerships, and inspires people to take positive action through its education and engagement activities. The Trust manages a network of over 100 wildlife reserves across Scotland and is a member of the UK-wide Wildlife Trusts movement.
The benefits
Join our team as a Specialist Recovery Worker in Fife.
Are you a compassionate and motivated individual who wants to change people’s lives? Our team in Fife is looking for a Specialist Recovery Worker (Naloxone Coordinator) to join them in providing high-quality recovery care to a diverse client group. If you are enthusiastic, creative and passionate about helping others, we’d love to hear from you.
As a Specialist Recovery Worker, we offer a starting salary of £28,325 per annum. The salary for this role is on an incremental scale and will rise each year in line with our pay progression salary bands, to £32,960 per annum. For further details please reach out to a member of the recruitment team via recruitment@wearewithyou.org.uk.
This is a full time, fixed term contract until August 2027.
Please refer to the linked job description to support your application.
The closing date for this role is 9th July 2026; however, please note that this role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised. All applicants should submit a CV and a covering letter on why you would like to be considered for this role.
Job Description
In our Fife service the Specialist Recovery Worker plays a vital role in supporting clients, providing information and advice in relation to reducing drug and alcohol related harm, including promoting safer drug use practices; working with individuals most at risk.
In this role you will deliver high quality training to our client base, partner agencies and other professionals on harm reduction and usage of Naloxone. The role will involve building strong relationships with local organisations, community groups and statutory services. You will help raise the profile and reputation of the service and work as part of the wider team delivering a strong message of harm reduction across the area.
This is a frontline role at WithYou, where you will provide continuity of care through effective partnership working, care coordination, key work responsibilities, and intervention delivery. You will connect quickly with clients and partner agencies, ensuring they’re always treated with respect and dignity.
As a leading charity supporting people with drug, alcohol, and mental health challenges, we operate over 80 services across England and Scotland, providing free and confidential support to more than 100,000 people each year. WithYou is all about working with our clients to find the right path for them to get to where they want to be, and you will be joining an amazing team of people who go the extra mile to make that happen. Working within one of our services is always busy, sometimes challenging, but always rewarding.
Company Benefits
Essential Skills
We’re looking for a compassionate and motivated individual, with an exceptional ability to build meaningful relationships. You will be highly organised, have excellent communication skills, and be able to manage your time effectively. You will work collaboratively as part of a team to ensure a high-quality service is maintained. Above all, we are looking for someone who is passionate about what we do and has a positive and engaging approach to our clients and key stakeholders.
To be successful in this role you will:
Ben View is seeking a Community Development Worker to support the delivery and development of inclusive community programmes that make a real difference locally. Working closely with the centre manager, you will engage directly with participants, volunteers, and partners to ensure programmes are welcoming, effective, and responsive to community needs.
Key Responsibilities
• Support the planning, delivery, and evaluation of community programmes, including youth activities, family initiatives, food and warm hubs, garden projects, and themed groups.
• Lead or assist activities and workshops, ensuring a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for all participants.
• Build strong relationships with community members, gather feedback, and contribute to future programme development.
• Develop links with local organisations and help identify gaps in services.
• Assist with monitoring, evaluation, and outcome reporting.
• Maintain accurate programme, participant, and volunteer records.
• Support health and safety procedures, including risk assessments.
• Contribute to funding applications, fundraising activities, and budget monitoring.
• Promote equality, diversity, and accessibility across all services.
• Work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, and external partners.
About You
Essential:
• Experience working with diverse community groups and an understanding of community development principles.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and manage challenging situations with empathy and professionalism.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and best practice in community and volunteer work.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and digital tools.
Desirable:
• Experience in youth work, family services, or similar community programmes.
• Understanding of fundraising, grant applications, and health and safety requirements.
Are you passionate about supporting LGBTQ+ young people? Can you deliver high quality fundraising projects? Can you offer LGBT Youth Scotland supporters excellent stewardship?
Join our vibrant team of staff and volunteers delivering high quality youth work services supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex young people right across Scotland.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative person to support the delivery of our fundraising activity.
Working from home, with occasional travel, you will:
· Look after our community fundraising activities, including The Edinburgh Marathon Festival, Kiltwalks and other ad-hoc fundraising events
· Develop and grow existing community and individual giving income streams, e.g. online giving platforms and challenge event participation
· Coordinate supporter acknowledgements and thank you messages
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a lasting, and sometimes life-saving, impact for LGBTQ+ young people
We want to hear from you if you have:
· Enthusiasm for fundraising and values-led income generation
· Confidence and an ability to develop relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
· A passion for supporting LGBTQ+ young people in Scotland