Angus Voice (AV) currently have the following vacancies on our Board of Directors:

• Treasurer

• General Board Members with experience of funding applications

Angus Voice is for and led by people who have personal experience of accessing mental health services. The aim is to build the capacity and involvement of people who use mental health services. It enables us to contribute to improving the services that affect us. The project does this by building partnerships and challenging stigma and discrimination.

Angus Voice invite applications from individuals who are willing to share their expertise, knowledge and skills in taking forward this important work and ensuring best practice in Board Governance. The individual must be committed in our collective strategic vision for the organisation in creating a more inclusive community where every person’s voice matters.

A combination of interpersonal abilities, organisational capabilities, and a deep understanding of fundraising principles is essential. Duties will include increasing funds by researching and targeting charitable trusts whose criteria match Angus Voice’s aims and values, including third sector and statutory services funding alongside individual and corporate supporter recruitment and development

We are looking for people who have an understanding and commitment to reducing inequality, isolation and stigma and have the following skills and expertise:

• Finance/Accountancy (Treasurer)

• Law/HR

• Expertise by Experience

• Leadership/Governance

• Project Management

This role is not accompanied by any financial remuneration, although expenses for travel may be claimed in line with AV’s expenses policy. We are currently holding bi-monthly Board meetings in Angus but envisage, due to growth, there will be a mix of in person and remote meetings moving forward - so we would consider someone out with the local area taking on this role.

About FOSS

Friends of Scottish Settlers (FOSS) is a Falkirk based befriending charity, registered in 2020, which helps newcomers to the Falkirk district to make use of the knowledge, networks and services they need to live full, self-determined lives.

We are now seeking to appoint up to three additional Trustees. This is an exciting opportunity for people, with or without experience as Trustees, who are interested in a challenge and would like to help us to drive forward the many initiatives in our important work, making Falkirk a welcoming haven for newcomers. We are intent on building real diversity of background, interests and experience in the makeup of our Board of Trustees.

FOSS is a volunteer organisation, focussing on holistic support through providing material needs, befriending and other volunteer activities to a diverse community of newcomers of many nationalities and with wide ranging needs. The majority of our present work is in befriending refugees from Syria, Ukraine, Afghanistan and Hong Kong and in supporting people seeking asylum who are accommodated in Falkirk by the Home Office.

FOSS has grown rapidly and is a dynamic organisation. Those who depend on our support are often in very difficult circumstances. People who have been placed in Falkirk face additional challenges because our town does not have an established infrastructure of refugee charities. FOSS is the only local charity solely dedicated to refugee support.

The delivery of our services is provided by an excellent team of three part time staff and some thirty dedicated, registered volunteers

Our Trustees are volunteers and are expected to serve three years. They need to be committed people who, as Board Members, will be responsible for the governance of the charity, ensuring that we achieve our objectives by the proper use of the grants and donations on which we depend and who will help to drive forward our various initiatives.

Meetings are held (usually in person) every two months on a Monday evening in Falkirk. Where appropriate, Trustees can join online. Reasonable travel expenses are reimbursable.

More information is available on our website at fossfalkirk.org.uk This includes our founding documents; our Chair’s annual report and our accounts.

We believe in a world where no child ever has to live on the streets.

Looking for a rewarding role where you can make a difference? Do you have the drive to create positive change in children’s lives and inspire others to do the same?

If the answer is yes, then read on to hear about this exciting opportunity.

We’re Railway Children, an international charity working to create long-lasting change for street-connected children and young people in the UK, India and Tanzania. Founded in 1996, we’ve dedicated over a quarter of a century to developing outstanding practice and services for vulnerable children and their families. As we embark on our new strategy to 2027, we have ambitious plans to ensure no child is left behind, wherever we work.

About the role

We are looking for 1 Youth Practitioner for our Glasgow and are keen to receive applications from those living in Glasgow City Area.

As a Youth Practitioner, you’ll play a key role in keeping children safe from harm and supporting them and their families on a path to a brighter future. You’ll be part of a dynamic team delivering Railway Children’s programme in the UK, in partnership with British Transport Police (BTP).

Working with other Youth Practitioners in your project area, you will be responsible for supporting a number of young people who have been identified as being vulnerable on the transport system. The role will involve working directly with young people and their families to reduce risks, as well as building strong relationships other social care, Police, third sector agencies and local services in the area.

What we offer

As well as helping some of the world’s most vulnerable children and young people, we offer some great perks:

• Time out. You’ll start with 25 days holiday per year to recharge the batteries. After three years, this will increase by an extra day per year until you reach a relaxing 30 days leave.

• Pension. We offer a pension contribution of 6% of annual salary.

• Birthday leave and ‘Railway Children Day’. You’ll get two additional days of annual leave in your birthday month and around Christmas time.

• A culture we’re proud of. Driven by our CEO, family values are at the heart of our culture and make Railway Children an incredible place to work.

• Flexible working environment and home working. It’s one of the reasons why our staff retention is so impressive!

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who has worked with vulnerable young people and families, with an in-depth understanding of the issues they face and the impact of trauma. With a relevant qualification in youth work or social care or equivalent experience, you’ll have experience of providing front line support to safeguard some of the most vulnerable young people in the UK. You’ll have the ability to engage young people, their parents or carers within the community and deliver direct support to address issues within the family unit.

A full person specification can be found in the job pack.

Do you dream about a more rewarding career where you make a real difference to people’s lives? One with hybrid-working, job permanence and career development? Then why not become an Affordable Warmth Advisor at Changeworks, Scotland’s leading environmental charity delivering solutions for low carbon living.

As an Affordable Warmth Advisor, you’ll provide people with crucial support to get through the ongoing energy crisis. Our Community Engagement and Energy Advice Services are on the frontline, providing a range of information and support to the public. This includes signposting, advice, advocacy and support for people, particularly for those in fuel poverty, and awareness-raising and engagement activity at talks and events.

We are seeking to recruit additional Affordable Warmth Advisors to help us expand our services across Scotland and to support more people in need. Our Advisors are naturally supportive, highly motivated and driven by delivering real outcomes for their customers. If you have excellent communication skills, a ‘can do’ attitude and a mature and responsible approach to your work, we’d love to hear from you. The work can be complex, and our customers are often in acute need, meaning the role can be highly rewarding as you can make a real difference to someone’s life.

A background in energy is desirable, advice or customer experience essential, and you should have an understanding of vulnerability and awareness of fuel poverty. You should have experience of producing high quality written reports or papers. A driving licence is beneficial as some of our work is face-to-face, and in rural areas. We will start to grow your knowledge of services straight away with training over your first months. Training and knowledge sharing will be ongoing to ensure you are kept up to date with sector specific developments and new technologies.

About us

Changeworks is a leading organisation dedicated to decarbonising Scotland’s homes and a just transition to net zero. We deliver services in energy advice, retrofit management, and decarbonisation solutions, alongside independent consultancy. Through partnerships across the UK, we help accelerate the transformation of Scotland’s homes toward sustainability.

Changeworks is a great place to work. We hold Investors in People Platinum accreditation (something only a few organisations in Scotland have), and we were nominated for employer of the year by the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce this year. Our staff overwhelmingly would recommend us as an employer too.

The Climate Emergency has resulted in ambitious national targets to reduce carbon emissions from the built environment and reduce rates of fuel poverty. This has driven a significant increase in the number of pilot and large-scale interventions delivered by Changeworks and external organisations in this area. These include area-based domestic energy efficiency retrofit and decarbonisation projects and programmes.

We are a growing organisation, and this role is crucial to the delivery of our ambitious objectives. We want to decarbonise homes in Scotland on a massive scale, and that needs talented individuals like you to help us deliver on our objectives. You’ll receive full training plus coaching and mentoring.

We offer a wide range of staff benefits including flexible working, bike to work scheme, an excellent pension scheme and 26 days paid holiday plus 9 public holidays per year.

At Changeworks, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone

Trustee required to drive Strategic Marketing & Profile Raising for Amisfield Preservation Trust

Have you a track record in strategic marketing and a flair for elevating profiles? Amisfield Preservation Trust (Amisfield.org.uk), a registered charity which has restored and manages the UK’s largest volunteer-led walled garden as a community wellbeing resource for East Lothian, is looking for a trustee to join the Board and help raise our profile, increase our membership and visitor numbers, and underpin a sustainable funding model.

About Us- Based just outside Haddington in East Lothian, Amisfield Preservation Trust is dedicated to preserving and enhancing an eight-acre historic walled garden that offers a serene retreat and wellbeing resource to locals, volunteers and visitors alike.

The Role - As a Trustee with a strategic marketing focus, you will help:

• Shape Strategic Direction: Provide high-level insight into marketing, communications, and public engagement to elevate the Trust’s profile.

• Boost Stakeholder Engagement: Cultivate relationships with key partners, donors, and the local community to strengthen our brand and secure our future.

• Drive Visibility: Develop and implement strategies that spotlight our unique story and community impact.

• Champion Innovation: Bring creative, out-of-the-box thinking to guide our messaging and broaden our reach in unprecedented ways.

Who We Are Looking For - We seek someone who:

• Has proven experience in strategic marketing, communications, or a related discipline.

• Has a track record of crafting narratives that resonate and build strong brand recognition.

• Is happy to contribute time and expertise in a non-paid trustee capacity.

• Has excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a board of passionate, like-minded individuals.

Why Join Us? - This is an opportunity to leave a lasting mark by helping ensure the long-term viability of the garden. Amisfield deserves to be more widely known and visited and to have long-term secure funding.

If you're ready to bring your strategic marketing prowess to a role that could make a deep, lasting impact, we would love to hear from you.

The Eric Liddell Community is a local care charity and community hub in the South West of Edinburgh delivering a range of services throughout the City. Founded in 1980 in memory of Eric Liddell, the 1924 Olympic 400m gold medallist, our mission is to be at the heart of the community, enhancing health and wellbeing and improving people’s lives.

The Eric Liddell Community is recruiting a Building Operations Manager who will be a member of our Senior Management Team.

Welcoming over 7,000 visitors a month, The Eric Liddell Community is a vibrant Community Hub and a sector leading specialist dementia and care charity.

We are looking for someone to manage our facility to ensure it is welcoming and safe for all members of the community. It is an exciting and challenging role where no two days are the same.

You will be: -

• a key contact for members of our Board, the public, customers, tenants, staff and volunteers.

• responsible for a small but mighty team that operates the building, while generating important income levels in support of our charitable purposes

• liaising with external agencies, stakeholders and partners to ensure the best service and value for money.

Introduction

The Society is looking for a new Fellowship and Administration Officer to help grow our flourishing global network and support our busy programme of public and Fellows-only events.

Job Description

The Fellowship and Administration Officer is the main point of contact for Society Fellows, applicants and general enquiries. They administer and update records in the Society’s database and support the delivery of the Society’s annual programme of in-person, online and hybrid events. They also undertake general office administration.

Role: Fellowship and Administration Officer, full-time, permanent.

Location: All staff are required to work from the Society’s office at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh at least 40% of their working week. Employees starting in a new role will be required to work from the office more regularly in the first few weeks.

Reports to: Fellowship and Development Manager.

Probation: There will be a probationary period during which time your skills and suitability for the post will be assessed.

Main Responsibilities

• Main point of contact for Society Fellows, prospective Fellows and general enquiries by telephone, email, letters and in-person

• Supports the membership journey from application through to election

• Contributes to the administration of the Society’s database

• Contributes to the delivery of the Society’s programme of events

• Undertakes general office administration

Person Specification

Requirements – essential

• Demonstrable experience of working independently and flexibly in a busy office for a membership-based organisation or similar

• Demonstrable experience supporting the delivery of successful events (e.g. venue hire, liaising with speakers, and arranging travel and accommodation)

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills with ability to prioritise workload to meet deadlines and to work on own initiative

• IT literate, particularly with regards to membership databases, Office 365, Zoom, Eventbrite and Mailchimp, and open to learning new digital skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• High standard of accuracy with close attention to detail

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Ability to work flexibly, including occasional weekend and out-of-hours work

Requirements – desirable

• Experience of MS Dynamics-based membership databases

• Experience of website content and event management systems

• Video recording and editing skills

• Strong relationship-building skills

Main Tasks

Fellowship

• Main point of contact with Society Fellows, prospective Fellows and general enquiries by telephone, email, letters and in-person

• Assists with application, membership and subscription queries, processes Fellowship applications and sends welcome packs to new Fellows

• Assists Fellows with website login access and event bookings

• Administers and updates database records and provides reports from the database (e.g. mailing lists for sending the Newsletter and other printed items to Fellows)

Administration

• General office administration, including meeting room bookings, arranging travel and accommodation for Trustees, printing meeting papers and mailings

• Monitors the Society’s main email inboxes (events@, fellowship@, info@), responding to queries or forwarding to others as appropriate

• Assists the Finance Manager with Standing Orders, Direct Debits and Gift Aid, and various mailings

• Supports operational delivery of Society events, including Eventbrite, venue hire, liaising with speakers, and arranging travel and accommodation

• Attends Society events, helps run the tech desk to livestream and record events, and helps with editing and uploading of video recordings as required (training will be provided)

• Contributes to internal quarterly reports on Fellowship and events

• Processes merchandise orders

• Other reasonable tasks as required and mutually agreed with Line Manager

Could you be the steady hand at the centre of something special?

Are you someone who leads with care and encourages confidence?

Do you bring warmth, curiosity and calm to the exciting, innovative and experimental spaces that you're part of?

Could you be a chairperson who empowers everyone to shine?

Vintage Vibes is an award-winning charity (SCIO SC054011) tackling loneliness and isolation in over 60s across Edinburgh. Since 2015, we’ve created hundreds of lasting friendships between local older people (our VIPs) and volunteers of all ages, transforming lives and communities in every postcode.

This year, we’ve stepped into an exciting new phase: becoming an independent charity after almost a decade of impact within a charitable partnership between LifeCare and Space @ Broomhouse Hub.

Our values are ‘We love doing things differently’ ‘We treat everyone as an individual’ and ‘We’re about real friendships’ and over the past decade we’ve achieved almost 40,000 hours of friendship across the city.

We're proud of our roots and full of ambition for our future. We’re looking for a Chair of Trustees to help build and nurture the culture and strength of our board and organisation.

What kind of Chair are we looking for?

You will support the secure foundation from which the Vintage Vibes strategy and day-to-day delivery can develop with our trademark confidence, experimentation and energy!

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Calm, grounded, and experienced - able to offer perspective in both steady and stormy moments
• A compassionate and firm champion of good governance, good relationships and good culture
• Passionate about empowering others - and skilled at knowing when to listen, when to guide, and when to let autonomy shine
• Comfortable with complexity, ambiguity and growth - and unafraid of thoughtful and healthy risk
• Adept at navigating some of the acronyms and buzzwords of the charity space, but who chooses to favour honest, human language and conversations in day-to-day practice
• Experienced in chairing or vice-chairing a board (or similar leadership), but open to evolving what leadership can look like and learning alongside a new organisation that values ‘doing things differently’

This is not a traditional top-down chair role. It’s not about leading the organisation’s strategy or developing big ideas — our community voices and staff team hold that role in collaboration with the board of trustees. Instead, you’ll be the incredible foundation that helps Vintage Vibes thrive: the sounding board, the sense-check, the collaborator, the calm facilitator of trust and transparency at the centre, from which the burst of energy that is our work can grow.

You’ll be supported by a committed board and a passionate team. You’ll help embed a healthy, hopeful culture of collaboration, and ensure our governance and relationships grow as we do.

Our board culture (and what we’re building)

Our current board culture is: Honest. Open. Down-to-earth. Practical. Warm. Reflective. Hopeful.

We’re professional, but never robotic. Personal, but always respectful.

We believe in being prepared, doing the work, and showing up as full humans.

As Chair, you won’t be expected to have all the answers. But you’ll be central in holding the space where great questions, supportive challenge and collective confidence can thrive.

What’s ahead

• Over the next 18 months, you’ll help us:
• Strengthen our foundations as a new charity – from governance and policy to values and rhythm
• Champion a collaborative board culture that supports the team and community to lead boldly
• Support a creative, community-led strategy process for 2026–2031, guided by the staff team and co-created with our community
• Ensure we grow sustainably – balancing ambition and experimentation with grounded, ethical practice
• We don’t want to replicate the usual systems. We want to learn from great examples and also grow new approaches where needed – balancing insight and imagination.

Find out more about our work:

Website | Linkedin | Facebook | X | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube

We are recruiting – come and join Scottish Families!

We have a vacancy for a Family Support Worker to join our Fife Family Support team. This post will support the delivery of Fife Family Support Service, alongside the Family Support Development Officer and Family Support Officer. This includes delivering community-based services that specifically address the needs of families affected by alcohol and drugs.

The post is located in Fife, includes home working, and has an NHS Fife area-wide remit involving significant travel throughout the area and some to our offices in Glasgow. It is expected that the post holder will be required to work some evenings and occasional weekends. Due to the nature of this post, access to a car is essential. This post will be part of Scottish Families’ staff team and be supervised by the Family Support Development Officer – Fife Family Support Service.

The post-holder will be responsible for delivering a range of support services in Fife to families and support groups affected by someone else’s substance use, ensuring an effective response to the needs of support groups and evaluating and demonstrating the impact of our services. This includes facilitating family support groups, working with individuals on a one-to-one basis, and delivering evidence-based interventions, with the support of the Family Support Development Officer, as required.

Applicants should be educated to HNC level, vocational qualification (level 3) or relevant professional qualification, with experience of direct client work, group work and direct work with families. We are seeking someone with knowledge of issues for families affected by substance use, and the ability to facilitate family support groups, with strong organisational skills, effective interpersonal and communication skills, and an empathetic approach.

You can find out more information about our work in ‘The Cost of Loving, our Strategic Plan 2023-26 and our Impact Report 2023-24.

Impact Funding Partners has invested over £170 million since 1982 and has a track record of supporting and inspiring communities across Scotland. If you’re interested in achieving social justice and want to join an organisation striving to make change across Scotland, then we want to hear from you.

Do you have a strong understanding of the third sector in Scotland and the policy context in which we operate? Are you an expert in relationship building, facilitation, evaluation and writing for a range of audiences including social media? Do you want to use your experience to build the capacity of the third sector and make a positive difference in communities? We’re looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic candidate who wants to use their skills, drive, and experience to help create a fairer future. This is a fixed term post with a possible extension subject to funding.

The focus for this fixed term piece of work will be to support the fund management side of our business, please see our website for more details.

Post 1 Development Officer – Bairns Hoose

Post 2 Development Officer – Bairns Hoose and Volunteering Support Fund

Starting date to be confirmed fixed term contract to 30th June 2027 (possibility of an extension subject to funding).

Pension - Impact Funding Partners operates a Workplace Pension Scheme with Royal London, in which you will be automatically enrolled on commencing your employment, and defined contributions of employer 6% and employee 4% are made. You will have the option to ‘opt out’ of the Group Personal Pension Scheme, should you wish not to become a member.