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.

We are delighted to be recruiting for a Corporate Partnerships Manager to join our fundraising team.

Here at Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home, we strive to make sure that every pet has the loving home it deserves, and we get our claws into our cause.

The Home has been a safe haven to stray animals since 1883, and still rescues over a thousand lost or abandoned dogs and cats every year. We protect loving homes, we find loving homes and we provide a loving home.

Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home supports pet owners and cares for dogs and cats in communities in Edinburgh and beyond.

We are a safe place for pets in need, supporting owners facing tough times, and providing love, training and veterinary treatment for the animals in our care. As a trusted expert, we work hard to find each dog and cat their new family and a loving home for life.

Develop, secure, and steward a pipeline of corporate partnerships, sponsorships, and Charity of the Year relationships that deliver income, in-kind support, and long-term engagement for the Home. The role also builds awareness and visibility of the Home through networking and external relationship development across Edinburgh and Lothians.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and experienced social entrepreneur to support the establishment of a new social enterprise organisation, CHI2.

Following two successful rounds of Economic and Social and Research Council funding (2017-27), the UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence (CaCHE) wants to now move on to its next phase.

Following discussions with its host, the University of Glasgow, the CaCHE academic leadership is considering a spin out company that would raise research income on projects concerned with influencing housing policy and practice through rigorous research evidence across the UK and, potentially, internationally. It is envisaged that the new entity would hold a portfolio of funding with different research partners across the UK and beyond. Further information about the work CaCHE does can be found at: housingevidence.ac.uk

We are looking for a consultant to develop a business plan and to work with the project team to support the project’s ambition to establish and scale.

The ideal consultant will be an experienced social entrepreneur with a proven track record in generating sustainable revenue and the successful development of social enterprise businesses within the housing sector or a business area related to the CHI2 project, who can build upon extensive relevant networks to promote the venture externally to strategic partners, stakeholders and investors. Additionally, the consultant must be willing and capable of mentoring the project team, ensuring transfer of knowledge and experience.

Key Tasks

• Develop a funder-ready business plan that optimises income opportunities and supports the social enterprise’s ambition to scale
• Review and build on existing market data to identify the strongest financial and philanthropic opportunities for the project.
• Work with the team to develop a business strategy and commercial plan including financial budget.
• Verify the plan with commercial feedback from potential funders and partners (e.g. at partner meetings) and cultivate strategic relationships within the relevant sectors (across think tanks and government).
• Provide a strategic vision and evaluate its relevance with the ability to review and change direction if required.

Skills / Experience

The ideal consultant will meet most of the following criteria:

• Highly motivated, entrepreneurial personality.
• Value and mission-driven with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Experience of, and knowledge of the housing and housing policy sectors
• Strong commercial credentials and background in social enterprise development and growth.
• Experience of producing and implementing business plans.
• Demonstrable commercial achievements and experience.
• Proven track record of raising funding from funders, partners or high net worth philanthropic donors.
• Excellent leadership qualities and strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience of, or interest in, engaging with applied research
• Demonstrable ability to provide hands-on support, guidance and advice to those joining the social enterprise spin-out.
• Extensive network of relevant contacts, including potential stakeholders, development partners and funders.
• Ability to clearly articulate core value propositions and develop and optimize corresponding business models.
• Ability to utilise innovative thinking to devise creative and entrepreneurial solutions to overcome the many challenges in spinning out a social enterprise with high-impact potential.
• Experience of the corporate governance and financial management obligations of managing a social enterprise entity, ideally as a Company executive director.
• Experience of leading a small, results driven project team.
• Ability to mentor and identify skills gaps within an existing team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and experienced social entrepreneur to support the establishment of a new charitable organisation, Changing Realities. What started life as a research project in 2020 has now become a fixture on the policy and anti-poverty scene, with Changing Realities working with academic researchers, parents and carers on a low-income and Child Poverty Action Group to document life on a low-income and to push for change.

We are looking for a consultant to develop a business plan and to work with the project team to support the project’s ambition to establish and scale.

The ideal consultant will be an experienced social entrepreneur with a proven track record in generating sustainable revenue and the successful development of charities, ideally within the policy and/or anti-poverty spheres. We are looking for someone who can build upon extensive relevant networks to promote the venture externally to strategic partners, stakeholders and potential funders. Additionally, the Commercial Champion must be willing and capable of mentoring the project team, ensuring transfer of knowledge and experience.

Key Tasks

• Develop a funder-ready business plan that optimises income opportunities and supports the charity's ambition to scale
• Review and build on existing market data to identify the strongest financial and philanthropic opportunities for the project.
• Work with the team to develop a business strategy and commercial plan including financial budget.
• Verify the plan with commercial feedback from potential funders and partners (e.g. at partner meetings) and cultivate strategic relationships within the relevant sectors (across anti-poverty charities, think tanks and government).
• Provide a strategic vision and evaluate its relevance with the ability to review and change direction if required.

Skills / Experience

The ideal consultant will meet most of the following criteria:

• Highly motivated, entrepreneurial personality.
• Value and mission-driven with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Experience of, and knowledge of the anti-poverty and policy sectors
• Strong commercial credentials and background in charity development and growth.
• Experience of producing and implementing business plans.
• Demonstrable commercial achievements and experience.
• Proven track record of raising funding from funders, partners or high net worth philanthropic donors.
• Excellent leadership qualities and strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience of, or interest in, engaging with applied research
• Demonstrable ability to provide hands-on support, guidance and advice to those joining the spin-out charity.
• Extensive network of relevant contacts, including potential stakeholders, development partners and funders.
• Ability to clearly articulate core value propositions and develop and optimize corresponding business models.
• Ability to utilise innovative thinking to devise creative and entrepreneurial solutions to overcome the many challenges in spinning out a social enterprise with high-impact potential.
• Experience of the corporate governance and financial management obligations of managing a charitable entity, ideally as a Company executive director.
• Experience of leading a small, results driven project team.
• Ability to mentor and identify skills gaps within an existing team.

Action Against Stalking is seeking a committed and passionate trustee to join our small but mighty team. We are looking for an experienced individual with accountancy and charity treasury skills who can support our CEO and fellow trustees by providing strong financial oversight, sound judgement, and strategic input.

This is an important governance role with a commitment of around five hours per month, including quarterly board meetings. The successful candidate will help strengthen the charity’s financial stewardship, contribute to effective governance, and support the long-term sustainability of our work.

About Action Against Stalking

Action Against Stalking is a specialist charity that provides person-centred support to victims of stalking while also working to raise awareness, influence change, and improve understanding of stalking across Scotland. Around 70% of our work is funded through the Scottish Government’s Victim-Centred Approach Fund (VCAF), with other major donors also playing an important role in sustaining and developing our services.

Our annual report showcases the impact of our small but mighty team and the breadth of our work across education, prevention, campaigning, and direct victim support. Together, these activities help us champion the rights of victims and strengthen responses to stalking in communities, services, and systems.

Annual Report 2024 - 2025 - Action Against Stalking

Skills and attributes

• Experience in accountancy, financial management, or charity treasury
• A compassionate and values-led approach
• Understanding of person-centred support for victims
• A collaborative and co-creative style of working
• Ability to contribute to governance, strategy, and sound decision-making

Why join us?

This is a rewarding opportunity to use your financial expertise to support a specialist charity making a real difference to the lives of stalking victims. As a trustee, you will help shape our future direction, strengthen our governance, and contribute to a cause that is both urgent and impactful across Scotland.

We warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those who are currently underrepresented on charity boards across Scotland, including women, people of colour, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, younger people, and those with relevant lived experience or who are new to governance.

As Treasurer Trustee, strong accountancy and financial management expertise is essential to help ensure effective stewardship of our resources, robust financial oversight, and the long-term sustainability of our work.

We value integrity, compassion, and a commitment to person-centred approaches, alongside diverse perspectives and different ways of thinking. We are committed to building an inclusive, values-led, and well-governed trustee team that reflects the communities we serve and strengthens our impact across Scotland.

Are you passionate about empowering communities who are most affected by the climate crisis but whose voices are least often heard to take action? We support communities most affected by air pollution, increasing temperatures in the Global South and the transition away from fossil fuels to ask for systems change through community organising techniques. Do you understand the theory of Community Organising and have you had experience of educating, skilling up and supporting communities to campaign for change? If so we’d love to hear from you!

We are particularly keen to hear from people who experience marginalisation and minoritisation or who are often excluded from decision-making processes. For example, people of colour; people from working-class backgrounds; people from LGBTQ and migrant communities; care-experienced young people and people with disabilities.

Background

Parents for Future Scotland is a grassroots group of parents seeking to make climate action the norm among all parents in Scotland. We are in the midst of a big step change, increasing our influence and reach across the country, and we need you to help us in doing that. This post is based in Glasgow and will operate mainly in Glasgow and Edinburgh. It is open to anyone who can commute.

We run programmes in schools and in partnership with other charities to reach communities who are most affected by climate change and to support them to take local action. This work is delivered by our programme team. This role will build on the programme work taking place by joining people up, on-boarding them into our movement and skilling them up to mobilise and campaign. Through this process we hope to create local groups within our movement who are skilled and able to take action on climate change to realise our vision of a climate-safe future for every child and our goal of a just transition away from fossil fuels in Scotland.

We operate in Aberdeen, Glasgow and Edinburgh. We have a Community Organiser in Aberdeen, therefore this role will support the growth of volunteers and movement members in Glasgow and Edinburgh.

It will require availability at weekends and in evenings.

The role:

Develop existing movement members to become an inter-connected, powerful movement of skilled individuals supporting each other

• Refine the on-boarding process and look at the viability of it becoming volunteer-run and/or having a buddy system for new members.
• Create materials on how movement members gather other families in their locale in order to create a local group and pilot this.
• Support the Parents For Future Scotland team to utilise volunteers within their roles in order to improve capacity and increase buy-in within the movement.
• Posting on our WhatsApp channel regularly to our members to create discussion about current events relating to climate or intersectional topics which provoke discussion around members’ thoughts/feelings which may lead to people taking action and create an atmosphere of community.
• Host at least 2 events in the year which support members to meet in-person and get to know each other. Look at whether these events could be organised more regularly through volunteers.
• Post regularly on socials and implement a newsletter for members.
• Keep our membership database up-to-date in line with GDPR alongside the Admin Manager.
• Alongside the Fundraiser, Programme Manager and CEO, feed into the implementation of a new CRM system which will track movement members’ journeys.

Broadening participation within the movement space, centering the voices of those least often heard

• Work closely with our Programme Manager to center the voices of Global Majority communities within the movement.
• Working with the Air Pollution team in Glasgow to set up community events in 5 communities where we have been successful in establishing bike and walking buses. Events will invite participants in these schemes, plus the surrounding community, to identify what concerns them regarding climate and support them to create a group to take action.
• Building the skills/capacity of groups formed; supporting power mapping, delivering training to skill-up key community members to take effective action and build and grow power.
• Maintaining fantastic relationships with groups and keeping them informed of PfFS’ actions / asking for support from them at key times.
• Deliver our workshop training to new self-employed staff team members

Developing and implementing our new campaign on retrofit and community energy

• Implement an action plan for our new campaign which will work effectively with partners, mobilise our movement and challenge decision makers.
• Work with the Programme Manager and the rest of the team to ensure that our campaign messaging/actions are being publicised within our Air Pollution and Climate Voices programmes.

Essential experience

• You will have had a substantial career building communities’ capacities and centering voices of those least often heard
• You will have a good understanding on the intersectionality of the systems that perpetuate climate change and an understanding of the changes needed to tackle this
• You will have a proven track record of creating trusting relationships that result in transformational and change
• You will have had experience of identifying skills-gaps and creating training which bridges these gaps which effectively inspire the confidence and abilities of trainees.
• You will have proven experience of creating strategy and tactics which add value to the organisations in which you have worked.
• It would be desirable if you have worked in an organisation which campaigns.
• It would be desirable if you have a qualification in or have received training in community organising techniques.

Essential personal attributes

• Passion, drive and enthusiasm in our ability to tackle the climate crisis through system change and an understanding of what this might require.
• Excellent collaborative skills and good emotional intelligence. You will be required to work collaboratively across the team, therefore insight into how teams work, their pressures and how to get the best out of everyone is essential. You will also need to build trusting, motivating and inspiring relationships with movement members and have excellent collaboration with partners.
• Flexibility to work in a changing landscape in a small charity.
• Strategy - to bring ideas and creativity and to understand how these fit within the wider strategic goals of PfFS
• An ability to take instruction and to work independently/take self-responsibility

What we offer

• 3 days per week for 46 weeks at £200 per day at £27,600 for the year. We are hoping to move to a staffing model within two years, therefore the likelihood of extension for the successful candidate is very high.
• We offer a flexible working environment
• Working from home (we are in the process of finding an office in the next few months. Due to the role working so closely with colleagues we would recommend that this role spend time at the Glasgow office once established)
• We are a fledgling organisation so your skills/expertise will help shape our direction
• You will work closely with the CEO, who will support you throughout
• The role will entail travelling across the Central Belt. The bulk of work will take place in Glasgow therefore being able to travel to Glasgow regularly is essential.

Are you a welcoming, supportive and engaging person, passionate about inclusive learning and play, and ready to use your skills to create a safe, fun and respectful educational space for children from diverse ethnic backgrounds?

Govan Community Project provides a holistic range of support for individuals and families in the asylum and refugee community. Our Homework Clubs are a community education project, primarily designed to support children and families with lived experience of seeking refuge/the asylum process to better understand and engage with the Scottish school curriculum. We are recruiting a Homework Club Facilitator to support the Primary-age group (6-12yrs+).

You will be responsible for supporting and facilitating two after school club sessions for primary school aged children each week, creating and maintaining a safe, supportive and positive educational environment for participants to engage with their school work and academic development. The role also includes co-planning/facilitation of a range of formal and informal enrichment activities, including for the Spring, Summer and October school holiday programmes. You will also ensure the sessions and activities best meet the needs, learning levels and interests of attendees.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working/volunteering with primary school aged children in a youth work, community education or school-based setting
• Has experience/knowledge of tailoring learning materials to best support primary school-aged children’s academic learning
• Has knowledge/understanding of the barriers faced by individuals in the asylum process in relation to education and attainment
• Has knowledge/experience of trauma-informed approaches to working with vulnerable children and families
• Has knowledge/understanding of child protection procedures
• Has a flexible working approach and excellent time management skills
• Can work on own initiative and as part of a team, using strong interpersonal and communication skills

Why join us?

• An opportunity to use your skills for meaningful social change.
• Be part of a supportive, values-led team.
• Work collaboratively with a diverse and inspiring community.
• Contribute to work that challenges injustice and builds community hope.

Working with us

• Office-based in Cardonald with public transport links/free parking.
• 35 days annual leave (pro rata, including 6 floating public holiday days).
• Contractual sick pay & Employee Assistance Programme.
• Regular team wellbeing activities.

Our commitment to inclusion

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation. We recognise the unique skills and experience that each individual brings. We would particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of migration, the asylum system, or displacement. As members of the Experts by Experience Employment Network, we encourage you to access support and guidance here: ebeemployment.org.uk/ebe

BRAVEHOUND is a registered charity. BRAVEHOUND provides life changing assistance dogs for veterans living in Scotland, who have mental health needs, related to injury or experiences during their military service. Supporting them to live their life as fully as possible aided by a trained assistance dog.

BRAVEHOUND are accredited members of Assistance Dogs International and Assistance Dogs UK.

You’ll play a vital role within the training team, training assistance dogs to a high standard.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Where possible to board dogs in training as required and assist with their training.
• Assist with the young dogs in training, before they are matched with their veteran, working with the training team and volunteers.
• Assist with training for veterans and their matched dogs in group and 1:1 sessions.
• Ensure excellent record keeping and the monitoring of records for dog welfare, training and assessments are up to date and implemented in accordance with BRAVEHOUND's Database record keeping procedure.
• Help with tasks to ensure the smooth operation of the BRAVEHOUND Programme, this may include taking dogs to the vets.
• Attend and help at events, promoting BRAVEHOUND.

About You

• Commitment to the aims and objectives of BRAVEHOUND
• A positive and proactive attitude and willingness to work with veterans, staff and volunteers.
• Hard working, enthusiastic and a team player.
• Reliable and flexible
• Demonstratable in-depth knowledge of dog training and welfare.
• Ability to handle and train dogs at all stages, using positive and reward-based training methods.
• Good self-motivation, discipline and initiative.
• ICT skills, Microsoft Office, email, internet etc.
• Full, clean manual UK driving licence and confident driving a variety of vehicles
• Good communication skills.

The Junction is looking for a friendly, confident and engaging Outreach Worker to join a project delivered in partnership with The Citadel and funded by CashBack for Communities.

This is a hands-on youth work role, reaching out to young people in the places where they spend their time, building trusting relationships and helping them connect with opportunities and support.

About the Role

You’ll work with young people across Leith and North East Edinburgh with a focus on engaging with young people who have experience poverty, inequality and disadvantage, or are at risk of becoming involved in antisocial behaviour.

Working alongside The Junction team, The Citadel and other local partners, you will:

• Deliver regular detached and street-based youth work, meeting young people in streets, parks and other community spaces.
• Help deliver one evening youth group each week, creating a safe, welcoming and inclusive space.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with young people and support them to build confidence, identify their strengths and make positive choices.
• Help young people connect with activities, opportunities and wider support where needed.
• Listen to young people and involve them in shaping the activities and outreach work.
• Work closely with The Citadel and other community partners to make sure young people receive joined-up support.

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has great communication skills and can build positive relationships with young people.
• Is comfortable approaching and engaging young people in community and street-based settings.
• Takes a non-judgemental and inclusive approach to youth work.
• Understands the challenges facing young people experiencing disadvantage.
• Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a team and with community partners.
• Is willing to reflect on their practice, learn and develop.

Hours, Salary & Contract

Hours: Up to 17.5 hours per week, with some evening work required

Salary: £27,295 FTE / £13,647.50 per year at 17.5 hours

Contract: Fixed term until March 2029

Base: 82–86 Great Junction Street, Edinburgh EH6 5LL, with work across North East Edinburgh and a focus on Leith

We are also happy to hear from people who would prefer to work fewer hours, with part-time and sessional arrangements available. Sessional work will be paid at a minimum of £15 per hour.

Working hours will be agreed mutually and organised flexibly to meet the needs of the project and, where possible, fit around your existing commitments.

Blackwood are looking for a Compliance Officer to join our Housing Services team and play an important role in ensuring our customers live in safe, well-maintained homes. You’ll take day-to-day responsibility for monitoring allocated landlord health and safety compliance programmes, making sure actions are progressed, records are accurate and potential risks are identified and escalated. You’ll monitor compliance activity across key areas including gas, electrical safety, fire safety, asbestos, water hygiene and legionella, lifting equipment, damp and mould, and other landlord compliance requirements. You’ll work closely with contractors, colleagues and customers to ensure inspections, servicing, certificates and follow-up actions are completed on time.

We’re looking for someone who is reliable, methodical and proactive, with the confidence to take ownership of allocated work and see things through to completion.

A CIH Level 3 qualification, or equivalent relevant property management/maintenance experience, is essential.

At Blackwood, you’ll be part of a team where customer care, equality, inclusion, confidentiality, data protection and safe working are central to how we operate.

You’ll have the flexibility of our hybrid working model, with two days a week in the office, alongside virtual and in-person collaboration. Occasional travel to offices and developments across Scotland will be required.

If you’re organised, detail-focused and passionate about delivering high standards of compliance and customer service, we’d love to hear from you.

Blackwood offers a range of employee benefits, including:

• Enhanced Well-being package including 24 hour GP service, physiotherapy and mental health support
• Company sick pay scheme on completion of probationary period
• 34 days’ holiday per annum, pro rata for part-time hours
• Company pension scheme and other benefits
• Development and Learning opportunities