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:

• Monitor and analyse policy, legislation, research and guidance relevant to Children First's strategic priorities.
• Carry out research and synthesise evidence to support the development of policy briefings, consultation responses and submissions.
• Support the development and delivery of Children First's policy and influencing work.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with policymakers, partners, charities, public bodies and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate meetings, events and engagement opportunities with children, families, partners and elected representatives.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation to ensure policy work is informed by evidence, service insisht and lived experience.
• Help amplify the voices and experiences of children, young people and families to inform policy development and influence change.
• Contribute to projects and activities across the wider Policy, Evidence and Impact Team.

Skills & Experience:

We're looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to understand complex issues and communicate them clearly in writing and verbally.
• Experience of gathering, interpreting and presenting information to support decision-making.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to engage a range of audiences and stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• An understanding of children's rights and the issues affecting children, young people and families in Scotland.
• Awareness of the Scottish policy and legislative landscape.
• A collaborative and proactive approach, with the ability to work independently when required.
• A commitment to ensuring the voices of children, young people and families are heard and reflected in policy and influencing work.

What You'll Get From Us

• 40 days annual leave, inclusive of public holidays.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Pension scheme.
• Access to Westfield Health, including counselling support and wellbeing resources.
• Blue Light Card discounts.
• A Fair Work accredited workplace.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and families across Scotland.

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.

This is an excellent opportunity for you to join Scottish Book Trust as an Early Years Project Co-ordinator (Community Engagement). The position offers flexible full time working within our Early Years Team.

Scottish Book Trust is a national charity that believes books, reading and writing have the power to change lives. A love of reading inspires creativity, improves employment opportunities, mental health and wellbeing and is one of the most effective ways to help break the poverty cycle. We work towards a Scotland where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive through literacy.

What we offer

• Full time, fixed-term role
• Competitive salary
• Flexible hybrid working between home and our Edinburgh City Centre Office, with great access by train, bus, and tram
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Company Sick Pay
• Pension with 5% employer contributions
• Death in service benefit
• Free access to employee assistance programme

The Early Years (EY) team delivers Bookbug, an evidence-informed programme which aims to promote parent-child bonding and attachment, support children’s language and communication skills, and help their social, emotional and cognitive development through reading, singing and rhyming. Key elements include universal book gifting at four stages, free story, song and rhyme Bookbug Sessions, Bookbug for the Home and community engagement, the Bookbug app, and professional learning opportunities and learning resources for people working with children in their Early Years.

The EY Community Engagement Project Co-ordinator supports the delivery of the implementation of the Tackling Child Poverty Action Plan 2026 through the expansion of the Bookbug Programme, working with families, practitioners and partners across Scotland. The role is responsible for coordinating key aspects of the planning and logistics of family resources, application and allocation processes, stakeholder liaison and evaluation activity.

The role involves building and maintaining relationships with practitioners, communities and external partners to support engagement and participation, as well as contributing to communications that highlight the impact of Bookbug, particularly in tackling child poverty and supporting family learning. The post holder will also support wider Bookbug priorities, including Bookbug for the Home and the development of adult literacy support.

Other information:

• Reason for Fixed Term Contract: Position is funded in connection with supporting implementation of the Tackling Child Poverty Action Plan 2026
• The post is a hybrid role with regular attendance at Scottish Book Trust offices in Edinburgh.
• The post involves occasional travel within Scotland and out of office hours work from time to time including occasional evenings and weekends.
• Appointment will be conditional on securing a Level 1 from Disclosure Scotland.
• Flexible working options are available.

There is an expectation that the café will provide a professionally run, warm and friendly destination, drawing many visitors to River Garden Auchincruive.

Works alongside head chef to manage daily kitchen activities, including overseeing staff, aiding with menu preparation, ensuring food quality and freshness, and monitoring ordering and stocking. Provides meal quality and consistency by following designated recipes. To ensure success you will ensure your team delivers high-quality, cost-effective dishes promptly. Top candidates are creative, service-oriented, and level-headed.

NLDF (North Lanarkshire Disability Forum) is a user led charity operating within the heart of North Lanarkshire. We are passionate about supporting individuals and their carers living with long term condition and/or disabilities. Through our projects we offer information and advice on community supports, financial eligibility as well as form filling support, information on people’s rights and linking people into the right services.

We are part of the commissioned partnership to provide Administration of Engagement and Participation (Supported People) in North Lanarkshire, ensuring meaningful involvement including underrepresented groups. To support this core work we are now looking to add an Engagement & Participation Development officer to join our senior team.

This role will be based within NLDF, and supported by the Partnership, this includes Lanarkshire Links, who support mental health service users and carers and Voice Experience Forum, who champion and promote the voices of older people. Through this Partnership we look to develop an effective network to ensure no care groups are left behind and those who want to engage and participate in their health, care and community, can do so in a way that is meaningful to them.

We have secured additional funds to offer a community fund, this will be a fund available annually for organisations in NL, access to this will be via an application process. This is to support Engagement & Participation opportunities in NL, as Network Lead you will be expected to help develop, promote and facilitate application activity and associated support groups may need to apply.

About the role

Following a successful tender bid to Health and Care North Lanarkshire, NLDF, on behalf of the Partnership, are recruiting a senior position within the organisation. Reporting to the Development Manager as part of a management team approach, the E&P Network Development officer will

• Develop and lead the delivery of key objectives as agreed by The Partnership in relation to supporting engagement and influence across North Lanarkshire and
• Facilitation of the E&P Network.
• Arrange and facilitate consultation and involvement requests from key partners.
• Develop, promote and facilitate a community fund.
• Have a key role in the operational delivery and development of the organisation’s key objectives through the Administration of Engagement & Participation (Supported people) commissioned by Health & Social Care North Lanarkshire, working closely with the Development Manager, the Partnership, our Board of Directors, and key partners.
• To contribute to the development of NLDF.

Person Specification

Essential/Desirable

• Educated to at least HNC level (E)
• Understanding of Engagement & Participation (E)
• Commitment to positive community development (E)
• Excellent communication skills (E)
• At least 2 years related experience (E)
• Can work as a team, partnership and network (E)
• Driving licence and car (E)
• Must be able to critically think and reflect on own practice(E)
• Knowledge of Salesforce (D)
• Knowledge of North Lanarkshire localities (D)

North Lanarkshire Disability Forum offer an 7% contributory pension and is committed to supporting a positive work‐life balance by providing suitable alternatives. 37 days annual leave (pro rata).

ELGT is looking to employ a practical, site-focused Greenspace Projects Officer to help deliver a wide range of environmental and landscape projects — from parks and active travel routes to habitat creation and woodland works.

You will spend a significant amount of time on site, working with contractors, solving problems and keeping projects moving.

You might be working in landscaping, construction, or environmental delivery already — and looking for a role with more purpose and variety.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervising contractors on site – monitoring quality, progress and performance
• Coordinating works and solving on-site issues to keep projects on track
• Supporting project planning, design development and programming
• Checking drawings, specifications and works on the ground
• Supporting contract admin, snagging and project handover
• Monitoring health & safety and compliance on site
• Working with councils, partners and communities

Who this role would suit:

Essential:

• Experience in landscaping, construction, or land-based project delivery
• Strong site supervision or contractor coordination experience
• Experience working to drawings, specifications and programmes
• Good understanding of health & safety on site
• Confidence dealing with contractors and resolving issues

Desirable:

• Green infrastructure or habitat project experience
• Public sector or funded project experience
• Relevant H&S qualifications (IOSH/SSSTS/SMSTS)

In addition to the above, you should have a Driving license and access to a vehicle will be required. There may also be occasional evening or weekend work.

Are you passionate about making a real difference to the lives of young people? We’re looking for an inspiring and experienced Young Carer Service Team Leader to lead and develop a dynamic service supporting young carers aged 5–24 across Highland.

In this rewarding role, you’ll lead a dedicated team, drive high-quality support and activities, and work with partners to ensure young carers are seen, heard and supported. You’ll play a key role in shaping services, raising awareness, and empowering young people to build confidence, resilience and wellbeing.

We offer a flexible, supportive working environment with excellent benefits, including enhanced leave, pension contributions, and ongoing training and development.

If you’re a motivated leader with a strong understanding of young carers’ needs and a passion for positive impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Would you like to make a difference to the lives of People Living with Dementia in Inverclyde?

We are looking for unique people to join the team at our dementia specific day service in Greenock. Our day services are personalised to the preferences and needs of individuals, providing therapeutic activities with a focus on maintaining skills and independence. The day services in Greenock are open Monday to Friday.

Our Day Services Practitioners are our most important people as they provide front line support. Successful applicants will have a positive approach to dementia. You will also have good communication skills and a caring attitude. Supporting individuals to keep connected to their communities, engage in their interests and hobbies and access peer support. Contributing to activity development and leading the way towards exciting and new activities to promote brain health.

The use of a car is preferred (mileage and expenses are paid).

A willingness to learn and participate in training (including SVQ’s) and registration with the SSSC is essential. Relevant qualifications and/or experience of working with people with dementia would be an advantage.

The key aspect of the role requires you to be responsible for safely transporting veterans with sight loss, to and from the activity hub in West Lothian. Our driving team play a huge part in ensuring that the veterans can attend the Activity Hubs and are at times needed to provide support to ensure veterans can access the vehicles.

As the welcoming face of Sight Scotland Veterans, you will often be the first contact the veterans have each day, and as such are an important representative for the organisation. The veterans enjoy chatting with the driving team whilst on the vehicles and a welcoming and friendly personality is an asset. You will work be working in a fun and friendly environment.

You don’t need to meet every single requirement to be a great candidate. Most people learn parts of the job once they’re in post, so if a role interests you and you believe you could grow into it, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re committed to fair, accessible recruitment. If you need any adjustments, like extra time, a different format, or other support, at any stage of the process, just let us know. Please contact People and Culture on 0131 378 2793 or via peopleandculture@sightscotland.org.uk who can arrange for any support you need.

About us

For more than 230 years we've been supporting and empowering people with sight loss to live fulfilling lives. We’re proud of what we’ve achieved, but we want to do more. We will build on our rich history to create an organisation which is prepared for the future, and ready to respond to the needs of people impacted by vision loss.

Our vision is bold. We want to be at the leading edge of positive societal change by:

• Investing our funds in the support that makes the biggest difference
• Putting our community at the heart of what we do
• Campaigning for change
• Accelerating prevention and treatment of eye conditions
• Fostering a collaborative culture of innovation and learning

We're determined that no-one should face sight loss alone. We're committed to improving, diversifying and growing our services to make sure we can reach many more people with sight loss - when and where they need us.

Our organisational values - Transform, Unite and Thrive - underpin all the work we do at Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans.

Benefits

• Generous employee pension scheme
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Employee assistance programme
• Discounted cinema tickets
• Discounts for
• carers

At Edinburgh Dog & Cat Home, love has no limits. We take a big picture view of what is best for dogs and cats; and a tireless, long-term approach to their care. We believe in protecting loving homes, finding love homes, and running our loving Home. We strive to create a safe and nurturing environment not only to the animals, but also our people.

The Home, supported by a dedicated and skilled team, is seeking to expand our Board of Trustees. We are looking for several passionate individuals to join our board, helping to guide and strengthen our organisation into the future.

As a Trustee, you will play a crucial role in supporting the leadership of our charity, driving our organisational strategy, and leveraging your networking skills to advance our mission. Your expertise will complement our existing team and contribute significantly to our success.

We are ideally looking for individuals with any of the following experience:

• Social inclusion and wellbeing
• Animal welfare
• Project or Programme delivery

Joining our Board of Trustees offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of animals and the community. You will be part of a passionate team committed to our cause, helping to shape the future of the Home.

The Scottish Liberal Democrats have a long history of success in Edinburgh – gaining a second Holyrood seat in the city this year.

We are now looking for two dynamic campaign organisers to be a key part of our team, supporting our campaign activities, members, volunteers, and elected representatives in the run up to the city council elections in May 2027 and beyond.

The campaign organisers will be the lynchpin of our campaigns in the area, helping us to deliver success as the party aims to gain councillors and lay the groundwork for further success at the next UK General Election.

This is a great opportunity to take on a high-profile campaigning role with some of the most ambitious local parties in Scotland.

Job Description

We are recruiting two organisers, and there will be flexibility in the exact split of responsibilities between the two successful candidates.

Key roles and responsibilities include:

• Taking overall responsibility for delivering the agreed citywide campaign plan.
• Building campaigning and organisational capacity – including recruiting members, donors, deliverers and poster sites.
• Building and managing a team of volunteers who oversee all aspects of capacity building and campaigning.
• Designing and delivering an ongoing programme of doorstep communication with voters.
• Assisting with the design, production, print, and coordination of the delivery of campaign literature.
• Maintaining relevant databases e.g. deliverers, donors, poster sites etc.
• Organising events e.g. action days, social events, etc.
• Maintaining and updating social media, website and other digital infrastructure.
• Supporting fundraising and assisting with fundraising campaigns and events as required.
• Attending relevant conferences, training and other meetings as required.

Personal Specification

The following criteria are considered essential:

• Exceptional personal organisation.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead, mobilise and manage volunteers.
• Excellent written communication skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision, self-motivating and able to manage own workload.
• Familiarity with current issues within UK politics and sympathy with the values and principles of the Liberal Democrats.

The following criteria are desirable:

• Experience in delivering effective Liberal Democrat campaigns.
• Experience of Liberal Democrat software and databases (e.g. Affinity Publisher, NationBuilder & Connect)
• Understanding of GDPR, data protection and regulations relevant to political campaigning
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.