The Organisation

Engender is Scotland’s leading intersectional feminist policy and advocacy organisation. We work to dismantle gender inequality and to secure equal access to power, safety, resources and rights for all women.

The Role

This role will lead on the development and delivery of Engender’s Equal Representation project. The post-holder will identify opportunities to influence policy and practice and advocate for changes within political parties, democratic institutions and wider culture that will enable greater representation and participation of women in all their diversity. The role will support the realisation of Engender’s strategic aims and the post-holder will work closely with Engender colleagues to support the organisations wider work.

The Candidate

The role requires knowledge of Scotland's political landscape and how political parties function coupled with an ability to build and maintain effective partnerships and stakeholder relationships. We value strategic thinking and the ability to provide vision and direction for initiatives.

An understanding of intersectional feminism and a strong commitment to promoting equality are essential.

The successful candidate should have experience of delivering training to a range of audiences.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills are crucial, as is the ability to work collaboratively within a team while also managing independent tasks and multiple priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting the delivery of Engender’s strategy for equal representation in collaboration with wider team
• Monitoring developments in women’s equal representation in Scotland
• Identifying and acting on opportunities to influence policy, practice and culture to achieve equal representation and advocating for changes that will have a positive impact on women’s representation and participation in politics
• Identifying and acting on opportunities for campaigning on specific issues or policy areas relating to Equal Representation
• Maintaining strong relationships with key figures across the political sphere including within political parties, local government, Scottish Parliament, Scottish Government
• Working collaboratively on equal representation with partners across the women’s & equalities sector in Scotland and UK
• Coordinating partnership projects to deliver shared goals (including the Equal Representation Coalition)
• Representing Engender in working groups, projects, at events and other engagements
• Supporting and contributing to the wider work of Engender
• Tracking project outcomes and preparing reports for funders

Required Skills and Experience

• A sound understanding of how political parties function;
• Experience of delivering training;
• A sound understanding of intersectionality and how women experience multiple discriminations;
• Experience of developing effective partnerships;
• Clear writing style, and ability to communicate complex issues simply;
• Excellent inter-personal and communication skills;
• Verbal communication skills, including delivering presentations;
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workloads and meet targets;

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Experience of networking at a national and local level;
• Experience of political activism;
• Demonstrable commitment to equality across all protected characteristics.
• Ability to collate and analyse data.

This is a full-time position of 35 hours per week (Engender is currently trialling a 4-day working week. During the trial working hours will be reduced to 30 per week with no impact on salary. The outcome of the trial will determine whether Engender adopts this approach in the longer term.) This is a temporary post for 12 months and is not expected to be continued.

Benefits

Competitive salary £30,663.63

39 days annual leave, including bank holidays (36 days pro rata during 4-day week trial)

Auto-enrolment into Engender’s pension scheme with 8% employer contribution

Flexible working opportunities and access to services and resources to support your wellbeing

Junction 12 is a youth project based in the east end of Glasgow which strives to build long term relationships that support young people through the challenges of growing up. We have identified a gap for an effective male role model to further our work with teenage boys to enable them to live lives characterised by safe and healthy choices, while introducing them to the difference Jesus makes.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and pastorally sensitive Christian with experience of working with young people in a school and/or community context. The successful candidate will have good communication skills and be able to work in a team and with other organisations.

It is also an Occupational Requirement (Equality Act – part 1, schedule 9), that the post holder is male and a committed Christian. PVG Scheme Disclosure and Full Driving Licence are required.

Junction 12 is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to remain and work in the UK. For more information, visit: ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk

About Starcatchers

We champion exceptional, innovative arts and creative experiences for our youngest children, those aged from birth to 5 years old and their parents and carers. The voice, needs and interests of this audience are at the heart of all our activity, providing inspiration and provocation in the development of projects and programmes. Our work is created by highly specialist artists who are attuned to the requirements of making work for and with this unique age group. Supported by nearly 20 years of high-quality work, evidenced through research and evaluation, Starcatchers is recognised around the world as being at the forefront of artistic practice for Early Years.

Primary Purpose

This is a new role within a refreshed Starcatchers Staff Team for 2025/26 and beyond. The post-holder will be pivotal in the development of our Community Engagement activity leading on the implementation of this work, supporting the specialist Starcatchers Artists who lead on delivery, nurturing existing and seeding new relationships within communities and securing funding to sustain activity moving forward.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Community Engagement

• To lead on the development and delivery of all Starcatchers' Community Engagement activity including current programmes
• Seed new activities in line with organisational priorities
• To ensure the implementation of a continuous improvement framework within the team
• To ensure the principles of Starcatchers Voice of the Baby research are embedded and reflected in artistic practice
• To ensure the participation of the babies, young children, parents and carers who engage in Starcatchers activity is evident in all aspects of service delivery
• To develop and maintain relationships with partners to support the delivery andpotential future development of project activity
• To oversee the implementation of research and evaluation surveys across all Community Engagement activity and provide feedback and figures for reporting,evaluation and development purposes
• To manage the Community Engagement budgets and ensure delegated budgets operate within organisational monitoring and reporting arrangements.
• To regularly attend Community Engagement sessions and provide support to delivery staff
• To ensure the Health & Safety policy is implemented in accordance with best practice and all activity is planned to include risk-assessment and compliance with Health and Safety and event management regulations
• To ensure the effective implementation of Starcatchers policies and procedures
• To provide line management support to the Community Engagement Artists

Fundraising

• To identify and apply for funding for Community Engagement programmes, both existing and new initiatives
• To support or lead on reporting to funders as required

General

• To play an active role in the strategic development of Starcatchers as a member of the Management Team
• To fully participate in company meetings and events as required
• To contribute to the on-going fundraising of the organisation as required
• To attend relevant training as and when requiredTo positively represent Starcatchers at eventsAny other duties appropriate to the post and organisation

McFarlane Trust is a registered charity and Social Care organisation that provides support and accommodation for adults with learning disabilities. We have been operating within Renfrewshire and East Renfrewshire for the last 30yrs providing exceptional support services to our clients and building strong relationships with our external stakeholders. We currently provide support within 7 supported living properties owned by us, as well as providing support within a further 9 properties. We have 40+ clients who we support with our experienced staff team of around 130 employees.

Our services are not just about providing accommodation and support but about creating homes where individuals feel safe, comfortable, and independent.

McFarlane Trust has steadily grown over the years and is now in need of an HR Manager to join our Head Office team of 4. This will be an opportunity for the correct candidate to fully develop and bring together all aspects of our current HR practices into one centralised department. You will lead the HR department with part time assistance from existing employees.

What we are looking for

We are looking for a motivated and experienced HR Manager who is passionate about delivering high-quality HR services. The successful candidate will have:

• Proven experience as an HR Manager or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of HR practices, employment law, and compliance requirements.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• A passion for all things HR.
• An ability to build relationships across all levels of the organisation and with external partners.
• A strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to problem-solving.
• Proactive with the ability to create own workload.

Your key accountabilities will be

• Recruitment and Selection
• Employee Relations
• Management Responsibility
• Staff Training & Development
• HR Policy & Procedures

Your key responsibilities will be

• Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy
• Bridge management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances or other issues
• Manage the recruitment and selection process
• Maintain pay plan and benefits program
• Assess training needs to apply and monitor training programs
• Ensure legal compliance throughout human resource management

Professional qualifications and experienced required

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field
• CIPD qualifications in HR minimum of level 5 qualified or equivalent
• 3+ years of experience in HR management
• Strong knowledge of HR laws and regulations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage and lead a team
• Experience with HR software and systems
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

The Role:

Rock Trust are delighted to advertise for a Project Worker for our Youth Boost service in Perth, which aims to support young people to transition from homelessness into settled accommodation, as well as supporting those in tenancies who may be at risk of eviction and young people who want to return home and maintain relationships with their families. We are looking for a passionate and motivated individual to help us continue to deliver on this exciting project. The role will involve working directly with young people to coordinate and provide emotional and practical support on a 1:1 basis, both in their homes and within the wider community.

The post holder will be expected to:

• Work with our Service Manager to develop the Youth Boost service
• Support young people to manage and thrive in their home
• Motivate young people to set goals and reach their potential
• An ability to work effectively with partners and other key people to provide young
• people with excellent care and support
• Adopt a ‘whatever it takes’ and rights based approach
• Work in a psychologically and trauma informed manner

Who we are

Rock Trust is Scotland’s leading youth specific homelessness charity. We work with young people aged 16-25 who are at risk of, or who are experiencing homelessness. Our aim is to end youth homelessness in Scotland by ensuring that every young person has access to expert youth specific services to assist them to avoid, survive and move on from homelessness.

Rock Trust holds the gold award from Investors in People. We are committed to making Rock Trust a fantastic place to work. We provide a range of enhanced benefits for staff, including a starting annual leave entitlement of 25 working days which will increase by 1 day for every full year of service completed (up to a maximum of 30 working days) plus 10 Public Holidays (pro-rata), a 6% employer contribution pension scheme, life assurance scheme, employee rewards and enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave. A full list of our benefits is available on our website.

Are you looking for your next challenge and want to make a difference in your new role? Changeworks is looking for a Business Development Lead to identify, develop and secure opportunities to support our work to decarbonise Scotland’s homes.

The Business Development Lead will join a positive, engaged and proactive team who are committed to increasing Changeworks’ impact, accelerating and improving retrofit and alleviating fuel poverty. This key role will secure organisational income by writing, coordinating and submitting tenders and funding bids. You will build excellent stakeholder relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including prospective partners and customers.

You will have in-depth fundraising experience with proven expertise securing funding for projects and services. It is essential to have experience in leading competitive tenders and developing winning proposals as well as securing different sources of income. You will be skilled in constructing clear and effective funding applications, project proposals and tender documents.

About us

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.

Circle is a children and families charity working at the heart of communities across central Scotland. Our purpose is to improve the lives of children by strengthening families.

Circle’s approach builds on strengths, is solution focussed and uses a whole family approach to create a family environment that promotes healthy development in children.

Upside - National Voluntary Throughcare Programme

This Scottish Government funded programme will deliver inclusive voluntary throughcare services across Scotland for men, women and young people serving a short-term sentence or following a period on remand. A collaborative and relationship-based partnership model underpins delivery to support to achieve positive outcomes for people and wider communities. Improving reintegration and wellbeing ultimately improves lives and reduces re-offending.

We are recruiting for values-driven people to join our Circle delivery team in the following Upside - Throughcare Community Worker roles:

Upside - Throughcare Community Workers

Forth Valley

1 Upside - Community Worker – Supporting Males (Full time – 36 hrs)

1 Upside - Senior Community Worker – Supporting Males (Full time – 36 hours)

Your role will be to support people returning to their community following a short-term sentence or period on remand providing relational and practical support that is tailored and responsive to the needs of the person. Working collaboratively with Throughcare Prison Worker colleagues and a range of partners you will support in co-ordinated pre-release planning to ensure a person’s journey is effectively supported. This will involve supporting connections to local, and specialist, services where appropriate and importantly wider community connections.

You will have the ability to establish trusting and genuine relationships with compassionate approaches front and centre. You will be self-motivated and understand the importance of collaboration and working in partnership across organisations and sectors to support the best outcomes for people. You will be keen to support your team, Pod area and wider service delivery demonstrating flexibility to service demand as required.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to be involved in shaping and delivering a new high-profile government funded project, that is truly making a difference to people’s lives.

This role will involve working as part of a dynamic local team with workers from across Partner organisations. Primarily remotely, with some work expected at our designated work hub in Forth Valley and travel as required to support engagement across the partnership and travel as required to support engagement events across the partnership.

Being educated to at least SVQ level 3 or equivalent is desirable. Experience of supporting individuals in a community setting, a current driving licence and use of a car for work and being computer literate with proficient experience of Microsoft tools are essential.

Applicants should possess a qualification in social work, social care, education or health, and have relevant experience

About us

Anyone working in Throughcare and Aftercare will already know who we are and what we do. That we have a strong reputation for living our values and are well respected for our approach to co-design with care experienced young people transitioning into adulthood, care leavers, and the workforce that supports them.

For anyone else reading this advert, you should know that we are Scotland’s only national charity and membership organisation for all those working with young people leaving care. We have a unique blend of statutory, third sector and private sector members who have the responsibility and accountability to improve the life chances of Scotland's care-experienced young people, and we support them through the following 5 pillars of our strategic plan:

• Listening to Young People
• Connecting Members
• Influencing Policy
• A system that privileges relationships
• All underpinned by: Good Governance.

At the centre of all our work is the voice of young people/adults leaving care and making the change to the system, policy and practice that will allow them to live happy successful lives on their own terms.

As we orientate to delivering on the Promise in 2024 and beyond, and to ensure the rights and voices of care experienced people and the workforce around them are heard, we are building capacity into the operational management of our team to accelerate our strategic priorities.

So if Staf sounds like the type of organisation you would like to contribute to; if you are open to working hard to support the internal culture and approach to being part of a small team that has each other’s back to deliver on our strategic priorities as you do the work itself; and if you have the required skills and experience to ‘hit the ground running’ then we would love to hear from you.

In return we can offer you the salary, annual leave and pension contribution outlined in each job description; flexibility over work base; an internal organisational culture committed to space for reflective supervision and team committed to working in a trauma-informed way and living our Values, We Listen. We Care. We Love.

Join Us at a Defining Moment for Be United

This is an exciting time for Be United having recently secured £559,829 in Multi-Year Funding from Creative Scotland, we are entering a new phase of growth—and we’re looking for a bold, strategic leader to help shape our next chapter. As Chair of Trustees, you will play a key role in driving our mission forward— championing and empowering Scotland’s Black creative community while ensuring Be United continues to grow as a leading force for equity in the Scottish Cultural Sector.

Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic leader who shares Be United’s passion for shaping an equitable cultural sector in Scotland.

Candidates should have:

• Proven leadership experience at a senior level (governance or operational).
• Strong knowledge of the arts, charity sector, or relevant fields such as creative industries and business.
• High financial acumen, with the ability to understand and navigate budgets.
• Experience in recruitment and board or organisational development is particularly welcomed as we continue to strengthen our governance structure.

What you will receive:

• Opportunity to lead a dynamic team.
• Be part of leading strategic change within Scottish creative sector.
• Access and opportunity to enjoy a range of music and live events.
• Visibility as a leader working within a growing charity in Scotland.
• Ability to contribute to the mission and ambitions of Be United.
• In person team training in Edinburgh or Glasgow

As Chair, You Will:

• Provide leadership to the Board of Trustees, ensuring they offer strong strategic direction and fulfil their governance responsibilities effectively.
• Hold the Board and Senior Leadership Team accountable for delivering Be United’s mission, ensuring that trustees are engaged and leading with excellence.
• Work closely with the CEO to ensure the organisation is thriving and growing.
• Support with recruitment and development to maintain a diverse, skilled, and engaged team that reflects the needs of the organisation.
• Act as a key ambassador for Be United, representing the charity at events, networking opportunities, and meetings with funders and stakeholders.
• Strengthen partnerships with the arts, education, and community sectors, working alongside the CEO to build strategic relationships that advance Be United’s mission.
• Leverage networks to support fundraising efforts, whether through connecting with funders, corporate partners, or high-value individual donors.
• Maintain oversight of the development of trading arm, supporting the CEO and team to establish and develop Be United’s trading ability.

About Be United

"Championing creativity. No limits, no barriers." Be United is a registered Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation founded in 2014. We believe that ensuring diversity in the creative industries is not just a matter of fairness or representation—it is crucial for the vibrancy of the arts, the health of the economy, and the progression of an equitable Scottish society.

We are committed to advocating, nurturing, and championing Black people working in the performing arts, screen, and event sectors in Scotland. We create platforms and opportunities that empower people to define their own success.

Our values are:

• Equity: Creating a more equitable world, society, and sector.
• Empowerment: Enabling ourselves and others to reach their fullest potential.
• Excellence: Striving to go beyond expectations and make an impact.

For the last decade, Be United has actively provided opportunities for Black artists working in the Scottish creative sector. Our impact includes:

• 27,000+ audience members engaged through our performance development programmes.
• £180,000+ in earned income generated for Scotland’s Black community through film and television work having cast 500 people in Amazon Prime’s Anansi Boys.
• 400+ creatives employed through Be United initiatives.
• A growing portfolio of high-profile events, including Edinburgh Festival Carnival, Edinburgh Fringe events, Key Creatives, and Producing the Future.

With the backing of Multi-Year Funding, our key objective for 2025-28 is to support 500 Black people in Scotland to enter or progress in the creative industries. The next three years will mark a major step-change for Be United, delivering an ambitious plan that expands our reach and deepens our impact.

In a recent survey by Creative Scotland, Arts & Diversity Survey, half of respondents in the minority ethnic or mixed groups state their ethnicity was a barrier, with a quarter stating it is a significant or very significant barrier. This compares with 5% of white respondents.

The need for change is clear. As Chair, you’ll play a vital role in shaping a fairer, more inclusive creative sector in Scotland.

Please see link to video for more information: https://youtu.be/mN-bgiTpvTY

A fantastic opportunity to come and join the Children First team in East Ayrshire

At Children First our ambition is for every child in Scotland to be safe, loved and well with their family. As a charity we offer emotional, practical, and financial support to help families to put children first and campaign to uphold the rights of every child.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our new and innovative Restorative Family Group Decision Making Service in East Ayrshire. The new team and model of relational and restorative approaches, including Family Group Decision Making, will play a pivotal role in the delivery and development of the service, ensuring high quality relationships with children and families and working alongside our partners to evidence impact. We are therefore looking to recruit a dynamic, experienced team of individuals who can drive the successful development and growth of this new and innovative partnership.

You do not require previous experience in the delivery of Family Group Decision Making but you must be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles and values of the approach. You must also show a commitment to complete accredited training, which will be provided.

If you have experience of working within child protection processes, are committed to restorative approaches, meaningfully involving children and families, and have a professional qualification in a relevant area such as Social Work, Teaching or equivalent in Childcare/Social Care or related area, accredited counselling qualification, or other relevant qualification at SCQF level 9 or higher then we want to hear from you.

Children First along with partners share a determination to act upon the recommendations from The Independent Care Review and deliver The Promise to children and young people. We are also determined that the full incorporation of the UNCRC means that children will have their rights respected in all areas of their lives and will have a real say in the way they are supported. If you share this determination, we would love to hear from you.

What kind of people are we looking for?

• have experience of keeping children safe in their own families
• are fiercely passionate about children’s rights
• thinks it’s a privilege to work with and on behalf of children and families and,
• are kind and will bring their whole selves to the job: heart and mind

What kind of team member will you be?

Knowing our ambition for children, you will be someone who is:

• resilient, skilled and knowledgeable who wants to transform children’s lives
• determined to support children to stay safely with their own family
• big hearted and courageous
• able to build strong relationships and to manage the tricky conversations
• is compassionate and understanding of trauma
• a cool head and clear minded at times of pressure
• inspiring colleagues and teams to be even better
• an amazing ambassador for children and Children First

Above all else, the most important thing to us is that you are someone who will do the right thing for children and their families at every turn.

Base

You will be based in East Ayrshire with our partners in the HSCP and will travel to connect with other parts of the organisation. You will work on an outreach basis to connect with children and families in communities across East Ayrshire.

Salary, Conditions, Pension

We will offer you a competitive salary, generous annual leave entitlement (40 days inclusive of 9 public holidays). ​We have additional benefits such as a cash back health plan, cycle to work scheme, and option to join a ​Credit Union.

This is a 28 hour maternity cover position, until 31st December 2025.