Help shape the future of a national charity changing lives through volunteering

Who we are

At Volunteering Matters, we believe volunteering has the power to strengthen communities, reduce isolation and create lasting social change.

For more than 60 years, we’ve brought people together across the UK through volunteering and social action, supporting people of all ages to build connections, confidence and stronger communities.

We are now looking for a new Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees at an exciting time for the organisation as we deliver our ambitious 2025–2030 strategy.

This is an opportunity to use your financial expertise to help guide a respected national charity, influence strategic decision-making and support meaningful impact across communities throughout the UK.

Why this role matters

As Treasurer, you will play a vital role in helping ensure the long-term sustainability, resilience and good governance of the charity.

You’ll work closely with our Chair, Chief Executive Officer, Board and Finance team to provide financial oversight, strategic support and constructive challenge, helping us make informed decisions that maximise our impact.

This is more than a governance role. It is an opportunity to help shape the future direction of a values-led organisation making a real difference every day.

What you will be involved in

As Treasurer and Trustee, you will:

• Chair our Finance & Audit Committee
• Support the Board in understanding financial performance, risk and sustainability
• Help oversee budgets, reserves, reporting and annual accounts
• Provide strategic financial insight and constructive challenge
• Support strong governance and ethical decision-making
• Contribute ideas, networks and opportunities that help strengthen the organisation
• Help champion the role volunteering plays in creating fairer, more connected communities

You’ll join a supportive, collaborative and passionate Board that is committed to making a positive difference and receive a solid handover from our current Treasurer.

What we are looking for

We’re looking for someone with financial leadership experience and a collaborative, values-led approach.

You may come from the charity, public or private sector and could have experience in areas such as:

• Finance leadership
• Audit or assurance
• Accounting or financial management
• Risk or governance
• Strategic financial planning

Previous Trustee experience is welcome but not essential.

Most importantly, we are looking for someone who:

• Believes in the power of volunteering and community
• Wants to use their skills to make a meaningful contribution
• Can communicate financial information clearly and accessibly
• Enjoys working collaboratively with people from different backgrounds and experiences
• Shares our commitment to inclusion, diversity and anti-racism

What you’ll gain

• The opportunity to influence the future of a respected UK charity
• Experience of strategic charity governance at Board level
• The chance to work alongside passionate and experienced Trustees and leaders
• A meaningful way to use your professional skills for social impact
• Opportunities to connect with projects, volunteers and communities across the UK

We value lived experience

At Volunteering Matters, we believe better decisions are made when different voices, experiences and perspectives are represented.

We particularly welcome applications from people whose lived experience reflects the diverse communities we work alongside.

Interested

If you’re excited by the opportunity to use your financial expertise to help shape stronger communities through volunteering, we’d love to hear from you.

Columcille are recruiting a 1-1 Support Worker (female) to support adults with learning disabilities in our day support service. You will provide support in our centre and in the community to several different individuals, on a one-to-one basis.

Columcille provides creative daytime activities to adults with learning disabilities in a social environment that supports relationships, skills development, and physical and emotional wellbeing. We offer different types of creative craft workshops, as well as cooking, performing arts, holistic therapies and support to access community facilities.

This role involves working with a range of individuals with different needs, so we are looking for someone skilled in building relationships with adults with learning disabilities, some of whom have additional support needs. We require an individual able to adapt, with excellent interpersonal skills, able to provide personal care. Experience of supporting adults with learning disabilities is essential.

The role holder will be part of a supportive team, with access to regular support and supervision, training and professional and personal development opportunities. There is a generous annual leave entitlement and competitive salary.

At Carr Gomm, we are looking for an Administration Officer to join our Dundee service.

This is a varied role within a busy and dynamic service, where you will provide administrative and clerical support, help maintain effective systems and records, and support managers with the day-to-day running of the service.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for a keen and enthusiastic individual who can work confidently and accurately, manage competing priorities, and show initiative in a busy office environment.

The role requires a proactive approach, strong communication skills, and the ability to build effective working relationships with a range of people. While this post does not involve regular direct support, we are looking for someone with an awareness of the support Carr Gomm delivers and the needs of the people who use our services.

About the role:

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will carry out a range of administrative and clerical tasks across the local service. This includes implementing administrative and data collection systems in line with Carr Gomm’s policies and procedures, supporting communication across services, and providing administrative support to managers as required.

You will also support the coordination of training and induction activity, help maintain accurate records and local procedures, and contribute to a well-run office environment, including health and safety and day-to-day enquiries.

Benefits

• 35 days holiday per year, increasing to 40 days with length of service
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and sick leave
• A Defined Contribution pension scheme, with incremental employer contributions
• Access to the Carr Gomm App: which includes free physiotherapy, health coaching and counselling
• Free Blue Light Card (giving access to thousands of discounts and promotions)
• Membership of a credit union
• Cycle to work scheme; and more! Staff Benefits for Managers & Office-based

We welcome applications from any candidates already eligible to work in the UK or those that can apply for a visa granting permission to work in the UK (e.g. dependent visas, ancestry etc.) that do not require sponsorship from Carr Gomm. You will be asked to share proof of this prior to receiving any offer of employment. It is currently our policy not to offer sponsorship for prospective candidates.

Queen Margaret University Students’ Union is looking for an enthusiastic and student-focused individual to help strengthen student voice and community life at QMU. This exciting new role will support Course Representatives, student leaders, societies, liberation and identity-based groups to ensure students are empowered to shape both their academic and social experience.

You’ll work closely with elected officers, student volunteers and university staff to coordinate representation systems, support campaigns and events, and help build an inclusive, vibrant campus community. We’re looking for someone with strong interpersonal and organisational skills, a passion for student engagement, and experience supporting groups, volunteers or community activity.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys relationship-building, empowering others and making a visible difference to student life.

Heart of Newhaven Community SCIO is looking for someone to take forward this new opportunity which is currently funded for 23 months.

As our Business Development Manager your role will be to drive the delivery of the strategic objectives agreed by the Board of Trustees and support the development of diverse and sustainable funding streams to reduce the organisation’s dependence on grant and trust funding. You will work as part of a small team and have proven experience in this sphere. Along with enthusiasm and a creative approach to the role, you will have the ability to engage positively with a wide range of people within the local community and beyond.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who can help us balance commercial growth with the unique and rewarding challenges of building sustainable service provision within the charity sector.

More information can be found in ourjob description

Home-Start Edinburgh is looking for a relationship-driven, proactive and commercially minded Corporate Partnerships Manager to help grow income and impact through businesses across Edinburgh.

This is an exciting opportunity to build and shape a corporate partnerships function with real scope to influence how the role develops. We are looking for someone who can identify opportunities, open doors, build trust and convert conversations into meaningful support for families with young children.

The role will focus strongly on new business: building a robust pipeline, developing compelling propositions, securing new supporters and leading the rollout of our Friends of Edinburgh scheme as an accessible route for local businesses to get involved. Over time, as new partners come on board, the role will also grow into a broader account management and partnership growth portfolio.

About Home-Start Edinburgh

Home-Start Edinburgh supports families with young children through challenging times. Through compassionate, non-judgemental support, we help parents build confidence, strengthen relationships and create more stable foundations for family life.

We want more businesses in Edinburgh to feel connected to that mission - not simply as donors, but as local partners helping families in their own city. This role will be central to making that happen.

What you will do

• Develop and deliver a practical corporate partnerships plan focused on new income growth.
• Build and manage a strong pipeline of prospects across Edinburgh’s business community.
• Create and pitch compelling partnership opportunities for businesses of different sizes and types.
• Lead the development and rollout of Friends of Edinburgh as part of our wider new business approach.
• Secure new support through partnerships, sponsorship, employee fundraising, volunteering, events, gifts in kind and other relevant routes.
• Build excellent relationships with supporters and, over time, help grow and deepen those partnerships.

Who we are looking for

• Someone with experience in corporate fundraising, business development, sales, account management, sponsorship or partnerships.
• Someone who is confident building relationships externally and can combine warmth, credibility and persistence.
• Someone who enjoys creating opportunities from scratch and is comfortable working strategically as well as hands-on.
• Someone who can write and speak persuasively, tailor approaches to different audiences and keep momentum in a varied pipeline.
• Someone who is motivated by purpose and excited by the chance to help shape a growing area of work.

You do not need to come from the charity sector to apply.

We know excellent partnership-builders can come from a range of backgrounds. If you have experience winning business, managing clients, developing sponsorship or building commercial relationships - and you are motivated by the chance to use those skills for a strong local cause - we would love to hear from you.

Why join us

• A genuine opportunity to build and shape this area of work.
• Flexible working of 20 hours per week.
• A values-led organisation making a visible difference to families in Edinburgh.
• A role that combines autonomy, creativity, relationship-building and social impact.
• The chance to create something sustainable and locally rooted.

Terms

• Salary: £38,000 FTE, pro rata for 20 hours per week.
• Location: Edinburgh / hybrid, with local travel for meetings and events.
• This post is subject to Home-Start Edinburgh’s safer recruitment processes.

If you are looking for a rewarding career and to work within an epic team that will help you grow and thrive, then you have come to the right place. Working within our Edinburgh Milestone ARBD service you can start your day knowing what you do really does make a difference!

ARBD (Alcohol Related Brain Damage) is the term that is used to describe a range of symptoms such as: difficulty remembering, difficulty concentrating, feeling confused, irritated, or having difficulty making choices and decisions.

Milestone is a step-down unit for people with ARBD who no longer require medical intervention, yet they are currently in an acute hospital setting and cannot go directly home with support.

Penumbra Milestone is a 10 bedded step-down service providing short-term care and recovery (for approx. 12 weeks) for vulnerable men and women aged 18+ with a diagnosis of alcohol related brain damage (ARBD).

The service is alcohol-free and promotes recovery from ARBD through a wide variety of group work and 1-1 support. We utilise our specialist ARBD Toolkit, as well as Penumbra’s wider HOPE toolkit and IROC (Individual Recovery Outcomes Counter), to support and encourage people to make positive changes in their lives. It is our goal to help people build resilience develop positive coping strategies to minimise the chance of relapse, increasing their chance of prolonged recovery from ARBD. During their stay, each resident benefits from the shared expertise of our multi-disciplinary team, with regular in-reach support from Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Psychology, Social Work, Psychiatry, and many other visiting professionals.

The service was developed to reduce the amount of time people with ARBD spend unnecessarily in acute hospitals, recognising that people with ARBD are often medically fit for discharge but due to cognitive impairment and ongoing addiction and social issues a return to the community is likely to lead to further A&E or acute hospital admissions. Addressing the needs of each resident in a holistic way with a focus on recovery, rehabilitation and re-enablement has substantial beneficial outcomes for the residents, their families, their communities and for acute hospitals and social services at a wider scale.

As a mental health charity, we really value the wellbeing of our staff. That’s why we want you to know that you’ll be joining a friendly team, who will give you a supportive environment to help you thrive in your role, including all the training you need to feel confident and equipped.

We can offer you a tonne of employee benefits, and we can promise you’ll be inspired by some pretty amazing humans every single day. We will support you on your own career path; developing new skills, accessing formal and informal learning experiences and providing opportunities to put your continual progress into practice.

We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Officer – Accounts Receivable to join our team. Could that be you?

Who are we?

Deaf Action is a Deaf-led charity, supporting and celebrating Deaf people. We were established in 1835 and work with Deaf people across Scotland and the South of England. Our work is geared towards empowering all Deaf people to achieve their potential and fully participate in society, with equality of rights, access and opportunity.

Our Finance Team plays a vital role in supporting the organisation’s sustainability and impact. We are now looking for a Finance Officer – Accounts Receivable to take ownership of our credit control processes and support effective financial operations across the charity.

You can find out more about us at deafaction.org.

About you

You will have previous experience in credit control or accounts receivable and be confident managing your own workload. You’ll be someone with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to build strong relationships with both internal teams and external customers. You will be highly organised, with the ability to identify and address issues early, and take a solution-focused approach to your work. A good working knowledge of finance systems and Microsoft Office is essential.

Experience within a charity setting is desirable but not essential.

The ideal candidate will be fully committed to our values, which can be found on our website.

The role

As the sole Finance Officer – Accounts Receivable, you will take full ownership of the credit control function, ensuring invoices are issued accurately, payments are collected promptly, and queries are resolved efficiently.

You will play a key role in supporting the charity’s cash flow and financial processes, working closely with the Finance Manager and wider team.

Edinburgh Young Carers is seeking a suitably experienced and qualified applicant to co-ordinate our awareness-raising, training and support to schools and Higher Education (HE)/Further Education (FE) establishments across Edinburgh, with the aim to develop whole-school, sustainable approaches in the identification of, and support to, young carers.

The post-holder will support the delivery and development of the ‘We Care: Schools for Young Carers’ award to schools across Edinburgh, and nationwide, and will work in partnership with Capital Carers and Space to ensure consistent delivery of schools and HE/FE work across the four localities of the City.

The candidate will need to be experienced in working with children and young people in formal or informal education settings, with experience of project set-up, management and reporting and in developing and delivering presentations and running training events/workshops for young people and professionals.

Organisation Profile

EYC is a voluntary organisation working with and on behalf of young carers throughout Edinburgh. We are one of the largest and best established independent young carer organisations in Scotland. We have a strong commitment to the rights of children and young people.

Working at EYC and Staff Benefits

EYC is a passionate, fun, supportive place to work. We have a great team and take good care of our staff. Our benefits package includes: 27 days’ annual leave plus all public holidays, 6% matched pension, free healthcare through Benenden Health after 6 months’ probation, hybrid working, flexible hours, Cycle to Work scheme and extensive training opportunities. We are also a recognised Carer Positive employer.

Who we are?

Teens+ provides post school education and lifelong learning services for young people with complex communication needs including autism and learning disabilities.

The service is person centred and individualised to ensure each student, regardless of their needs, can reach their fullest potential.

Where are we?

We currently have centres in Edinburgh (Liberton Brae, Ravenscroft and McDonald Road, Leith) and in East Lothian, Musselburgh.

This vacancy is for the McDonald Road Centre, Edinburgh.

Purpose of the role!

The Education Supervisor is a key member of the centre’s management team, responsible for leading and supporting staff, overseeing the delivery of high-quality education, and contributing to the overall running of the centre.

The role involves providing effective supervision and people management, working alongside the Centre Manager to manage the staff team and ensure consistent, values-led practice. In partnership with the Education Tutor, the Education Supervisor oversees education delivery to ensure all learning is individualised, meaningful, and aligned with each student’s abilities, needs, and future goals.

The Education Supervisor plays an active role in communication with students, families, and professionals, ensuring a collaborative approach to support and outcomes. They also support the operational management of the centre, including designated compliance responsibilities, ensuring adherence to regulatory frameworks and organisational standards.

Confident in decision-making, the Education Supervisor will contribute to the day-to-day leadership of the centre, including deputising in the absence of the Centre Manager, and supporting wider organisational priorities and continuous improvement.

Who are we looking for?

The successful applicant will have proven experience of working with adults with additional support needs using a person-centred approach.

You will be a confident leader, working closely with the Centre Manager, coaching and leading the staff team to meet the needs of the service, deliver high standards of performance, and create a positive and supportive environment for both staff and students.

You will understand how to connect with the local communities and offer opportunities for development and growth to the students.

You will consistently adhere to the organisation’s values, acting as a positive role model at all times by demonstrating professionalism, integrity, accountability, and respect in your day-to-day practice. You will lead by example, promoting a positive culture, encouraging collaboration, and inspiring others to uphold the standards and behaviours expected across the organisation.

You will be enthusiastic and self-motivated, and must be able to work on your own initiative and as part of a team.

You will be able to communicate effectively 1:1 as well as to groups of people.

Ideally you will have had a level of management experience and previous background in education delivery would be advantageous.

The successful applicants will require membership of the PVG (Protection of Vulnerable Groups) Scheme.