Alzheimer Scotland is Scotland’s national dementia charity. Our aim is to make sure nobody faces dementia alone. We provide support and information to people with dementia, their carers and families, we campaign for the rights of people with dementia and fund vital dementia research.

What you’ll do

As Day Services Manager you will be responsible for leading and managing high quality, therapeutic registered day services and commissioned and non-commissioned community supports for people with dementia, those at greater risk of dementia, and their families, and carers within the area.

You will be responsible for ensuring that services are of the highest quality, meet Alzheimer Scotland’s vision for unique therapeutic, highly person-centred support. There is also the responsibility for ensuring that our commissioned services meet all service level agreement, contract specifications and Alzheimer Scotland’s quality guarantees.

You will have overall day-to-day responsibility for the services within the area and will be responsible for promoting the services with key local stakeholders within Health and Social Care as well as relevant other organisations. As Day Services Manager you will manage the referral and assessment process.

You will work collaboratively with the Head of Services to ensure safe practice and delivery of high-quality, person-centred therapeutic day services, ensuring practice complies with Alzheimer Scotland’s policies. You will be responsible for evidencing, reviewing and continually improving the quality of the services and will proactively participate in internal audit and Care Inspectorate inspections. This will includeevidencing that services meet Alzheimer Scotland’s Quality Guarantees, Scotland’s Health and Social Care standards and other quality frameworks including those of the Care Inspectorate where relevant. This includes ensuring that the activities and supports offered meet the identified personal outcomes of those attending the services.

You will provide strong line management and leadership to your team, through setting clear objectives and outcomes, regular review within Support & Development processes and undertaking appraisals.

What you’ll have

The successful candidate will have experience of managing a team in a social care, health or other similar setting or be able to demonstrate a clear knowledge and understanding of the key principles and good practice of effectively managing and leading a team.

You will have knowledge and understanding of the Health and Social Care Standards and SSSC codes of practice and the Care Inspectorate and their role in registered services.

Understanding and knowledge of dementia, mild cognitive impairment and Brain Health and experience of working with or supporting people living with dementia and their families.

The successful candidate will have a recognised professional qualification in health, social work or related field, to SCQF Level 7 (SVQ 3)

This post requires a full driving licence and access to a car.

The successful candidate for this post will be required to provide proof of right to work in the UK and will also be subject to a PVG check through Disclosure Scotland.

Treasurer - Cruse Scotland Bereavement Support

A unique opportunity to contribute your financial expertise to an organisation making a profound difference to bereaved people across Scotland

About the Role:Cruse Scotland is currently seeking a new Trustee to take on the key role of Treasurer who as well as fulfilling the duties of a general Trustee, would undertake the added responsibility of providing strategic oversight of Cruse Scotland’s financial affairs.

The role of Treasurer ensures that effective and appropriate financial measures, controls and procedures are adhered to, and will prepare and present reports to the Board and its Financial and Audit Committee. The Treasurer will work closely with fellow board members in discussing the financial health of the organisation and consider options for ongoing sustainability. The Board meet quarterly as does the Finance and Audit Committee.

About Cruse Scotland:We are Scotland’s leading bereavement charity, providing bereavement support to anyone in Scotland who needs us. Bereavement is often one of the toughest experiences that people will face in their lifetime and for some it can be truly debilitating and completely overwhelming. The range of support we offer includes our Free Bereavement Helpline, GriefChat (instant web-based support), individual and group counselling support, children and young people’s services, training to workplace support and more. See our Get Support section for more information

The most remarkable thing about Cruse Scotland is the fact that our client services are delivered purely by a volunteer workforce - all of whom - are trained to professional standards. It’s fair to say that their motivation and commitment is contagious, and as such, we value their contributions highly.

Our volunteer workforce of 250 people are located in communities across Scotland, and are supported by a staff team of 23, the majority of whom are employed part time. Without our volunteers our organisation simply would not exist. This of course includes the contributions of those who oversee the governance of our charity - our trustees - all of whom are volunteers too. Our trustees comprise a broad range of professions and expertise and are an engaged, committed and friendly bunch. Meet them here: Our People : Cruse Scotland

Next Steps:

For more detail about the role please see the following documents:

• role descriptor (see attached Treasurer Role Descriptor) (pdf)
• OSCR | Guidance and good practice for charity trustees
• Cruse Scotland Annual Accounts 2024-25
• Cruse Scotland Strategy 2022-27

We are on an exciting journey. We have positioned ourselves as the leading HIV charity in Scotland and our aim is to effectively influence the policy and service landscape to ensure that Scotland reaches zero HIV transmission by 2030.

To help support this, we are looking for an experienced, skilled and insightful East of Scotland Manager to provide day to day management and leadership of our staff and services across the East of Scotland. You will ensure that all our services are high quality, highly effective and are developed to meet the changing needs of the communities we serve. You will take responsibility for delivering a range of initiatives such as those related to living well with HIV (including peer support) and PrEP education programmes, along with colleagues from your team and across the organisation.

As we progress towards 2030, you will have a leading role in shaping future services for people living with or at risk of HIV:

• ensuring equitable access to testing and PrEP for all who need it
• providing services that support people to live well with HIV
• to develop services that enable people to stay engaged or to be re-engaged in care
• to develop equitable and accessible services for all communities affected by HIV

You will provide effective support and guidance to the staff team to ensure that they feel supported and can grow and develop in their practice roles. In this role, you will have operational responsibility for an exciting range of services including NHS commissioned services and local authority funded services, focusing on the East of Scotland’s diverse communities. These include HIV prevention and testing, sexual health services for gay and bisexual men and all men who have sex with men, a trans and nonbinary sexual health clinic, PrEP awareness and education and support services including supporting treatment access to enable people to living well with HIV.

As an experienced health and social care manager, you will ensure our services meet our key strategic priorities, as well as meeting all our funding and contractual priorities. You will work with our National Operations Manager to identify unmet needs and new opportunities to ensure our services are developed to meet our strategic priorities and Scotland’s ambition to end new HIV transmission by 2030.

In this role, you will directly line manage a range of Health Improvement staff in our East team ensuring that they all have effective supervision, learning and development plans and you will nurture and facilitate a healthy and collaborative team environment. You will be responsible for a range of key relationships with NHS, local authority and third sector colleagues and will represent the organisation at a range of local and on occasions national meetings. You will be responsible for monitoring and evaluating the work your team delivers and will be confident and skilled at preparing written reports to funders and other stakeholders.

About You

You will be a skilled, experienced and respected health and social care professional with a real passion and enthusiasm for improving the lives of people affected by and living with blood borne viruses.

You will be an experienced people manager and a respected leader who can motivate, encourage and lead a staff team to deliver highly effective services. You will be driven to provide high-quality person-centred support to you team to enable them all to grow and reach their potential.

You will have a commitment to providing good front line services and will be determined to keep improving, working with your own team and Waverley Care’s other teams (within Health Improvement but also Communications/Policy, Fundraising and Corporate Services) so that we reach our strategic priorities and meet the ever-changing needs of the communities we serve.

You will be an effective project manager who can also see the bigger picture, and will be able to demonstrate you can deliver projects in accordance with all contractual requirements and to deadline.

You will have excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to develop positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders including clinical colleagues, NHS commissioners, third sector colleagues and people who use our services.

You will have exemplary written and verbal communication skills appropriate for a wide range of audiences and purposes.

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a progressive organisation at a pivotal moment in Scotland’s public health journey. You’ll have the chance to influence real change, working alongside passionate colleagues committed to making a lasting impact on people’s lives.

We offer a supportive working environment with hybrid working options, professional development opportunities and a generous annual leave entitlement.

About Us

Clyde Shopmobility is a user-led charity supporting people with disabilities, age-related conditions, and mobility challenges. We provide powered wheelchairs, mobility scooters, and daily living aids to help people maintain independence and access their community.

Job Purpose

We are seeking a reliable and organised Shop Manager to oversee the day-to-day running of our Shopmobility service. You will lead a small team of staff and volunteers, ensuring the shop operates smoothly, safely, and professionally. This role is ideal for someone with strong people skills, a hands-on approach, and a passion for customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the Shopmobility service, ensuring it is open and staffed appropriately across the week
• Supervise, support, and schedule staff and volunteers, including maintaining rotas and hosting regular team meetings
• Act as a keyholder and ensure the security of the premises
• Ensure the shop is clean, welcoming, and well-presented, with equipment and stock in good working order
• Manage stock levels, ordering, merchandising, and basic inventory control
• Handle customer enquiries, bookings, and payments, ensuring accurate records are kept using MS Office and booking systems
• Maintain compliance with health and safety, fire regulations, and data protection policies
• Carry out basic administrative tasks including cash handling, banking, and reporting
• Support the induction and training of new staff and volunteers
• Undertake any other reasonable duties in line with the role

Person Specification

• Experience in a retail, customer service, or supervisory role
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Confident using Microsoft Office and basic IT systems
• Friendly, approachable, and professional manner
• Commitment to equality, inclusion, and excellent customer service
• Ability to work flexibly, including some weekends
• PVG membership required

The Yard is an award-winning charity that runs adventure play services for children with disabilities and/or additional support needs and their families across Scotland.

We are seeking an experienced HR Manager who is passionate about driving positive change at The Yard. You will bring the expertise and gravitas to influence and support senior leadership on HR and cultural initiatives.

About the role:

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring The Yard maintains the roles, skills and experience to deliver on its strategic priorities

• Measure employee engagement and agree action plans to develop and improve organisational culture

• Ensuring our recruitment policies and processes embody our values and enable us to recruit people with the skills and qualities to meet our goals

• Developing and managing our renumeration policy

About you:

This job is for you if you have:

• Proven experience of HR management

• Can lead by example, fostering a culture of trust and respect

• Excellent communication and relationship building skills

• Ability to develop HR strategies aligning with our strategic plan

If our ethos inspires you and you are eager to bring your knowledge and experience to a team that is deeply committed to our purpose, we would love to have you on board.

If you would like to discuss the role with our Director of Resources, please let us know and we can arrange a call.

We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled, self-motivated finance professional to join our long-standing charity and take the lead on our finance function. This role is ideal for a highly capable individual with strong accounting or finance expertise who thrives in a nurturing team environment and is eager to make a meaningful impact and contribution to a community focused organisation.

As Finance Manager you will oversee all aspects of financial operations, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial data and reporting. Your responsibilities will include managing day-to-day finance activities, preparing fully accrued monthly management accounts for the board, and producing a trial balance with supporting evidence for the annual audit. You will also collaborate with external auditors to meet reporting requirements.

Additionally, you will collate payroll to issue to our external payroll provider, oversee pension contributions, and contribute to HR systems and records. You will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer and the Board of Trustees to ensure effective credit control and financial administration.

As a community based, people focused organisation we prioritise wellbeing and professional development of our team. Staff are given a ‘winter wellbeing’ day to use as they wish over the autumn/winter months, in addition to a generous annual leave allocation of 28 days plus 12 days public holidays (pro rata’d) which increases with service.

Staff have access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), regular support and supervision and a collegiate working environment where staff voice and contributions are valued.

If you have the expertise and drive to excel in this role, we would love to hear from you!

Would you like to contribute to the vital supports in place for local families to thrive in Clackmannanshire? Home-Start Clackmannanshire are looking for vibrant, enthusiastic individuals, particularly those with knowledge/ skills relating to the Scottish Health system or Communications and Marketing, to join our board of trustees.

About us:

Home-Start offers guidance, friendship and practical support to families across Clackmannanshire who have at least one child under the age of twelve. We work with families to help them overcome issues impacting their lives, through a range of family support services. Our families are each unique, however common issues we support include: isolation and loneliness, mental health difficulties, bereavement, family breakdown, addiction, and physical ill-health. We’ve been supporting local families across Clackmannanshire since 1988. The Home-Start team (staff, volunteers and trustees) are committed to ensuring that children are given the best possible start in life as #childhoodcantwait.

The role of our trustees:

Charity trustees are responsible – and accountable - for the governance and strategy of their charity. They are responsible for making sure that their charity is administered effectively and can account for its activities and outcomes.

As a trustee on our board, you will contribute to:

1. Providing leadership and direction within the ethos of Home-Start.

2. Ensuring the scheme has a clear vision, mission and strategic direction.

3. Being responsible for the effective performance and management of the scheme.

4. Ensuring the scheme complies with legal and regulatory requirements, the objects of the scheme, the governing documents including the Home-Start Standards and Methods of Practice, the Home-Start Agreement and quality standards.

5. Securing and guarding the scheme’s assets and taking care of their security, deployment, and proper application.

6. Ensuring that the scheme’s governance is of the highest possible standard.

7. Undertaking an ambassadorial role for the scheme.

8. Appointing sub-committees and agreeing their terms of reference and membership.

Time Commitment:

Our board meets every 7-8 weeks, a hybrid approach where trustees can attend in-person meetings at our offices in Alloa or via Teams. Our offices are fully accessible.

As a trustee, you would also attend our Annual General Meeting (AGM) once a year.

Support:

Volunteers are the heart of Home-Start, and so in return for your time and commitment, you will be fully supported in role by our Chair. A full induction will be provided, and opportunities for both training and networking are also available.

All reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed.

Govan Housing Association is a community-based housing association operating in the central Govan area. The Association manage approximately 1638 tenanted properties. The Housing Association is parent of a group structure in which we have two subsidiaries, the HOME Team and Water Row Company. The subsidiaries include a multi trade company, factored properties, mid-market rents and money advice services. We are dedicated to community regeneration and improving the quality of life within our local community area. Our purpose is to preserve the history and pride of Govan, our values are to be considerate, accountable, result focused and enterprising.

We are looking for a highly skilled professional with a minimum of 3 years housing management experience within a social housing environment, to work as part of the Housing Team. You will deliver a high-quality customer management service to residents across our housing stock. You will have experience of working in a community-based housing association sector, effectively delivering the standards and outcomes contained within the SHR’s Tenant’s Charter. You will be responsible for the full range of housing management activities, with a working knowledge and experience in rent management, income maximisation, tenancy sustainment, allocations, void management, estate management and community engagement.

You will be able to communicate clearly and effectively, be flexible, energetic and resilient and always put the customer first, aiming to “go the extra mile”.

This role offers a competitive salary and, in addition, you will receive an excellent working benefits package which includes 25 days annual leave, plus 15 days public holidays; contributory pension scheme; Westfield health rewards and cycle to work scheme.

Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS) is Scotland’s leading health charity working to help people with chest, heart and stroke conditions live life to the full. People with these conditions need and want to know how to manage them day to day and live as well as they can.

Experiencing a life-changing event like a heart attack or stroke or being diagnosed with a chest or heart condition or Long Covid, can mean that people are scared and alone. Many people do not know where to turn. Nobody in Scotland should have to face their health journey on their own. CHSS will deliver a community where people with its conditions can support each other, secure the expert help they need and advocate for the care that matters to them. Central to delivering the No Life Half Lived strategy, the Strategic Communications Manager plays a key role in helping CHSS reach 175,000 people annually by 2028, ensuring all design and content reflects the charity’s mission and values.

The Strategic Communications Manager will lead and align all external and internal communications to build and protect the reputation of Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS). This strategic role covers brand campaigns, media, partnerships, services marketing, crisis communications and internal communications.

Working closely with the Head of Communications & Marketing, the post-holder will position communications as a strategic enabler of CHSS’ ambition that there should be No Life Half Lived in Scotland. A key focus is to establish CHSS as a trusted source of health information and thought leadership, particularly in relation to Chest, Heart and Stroke conditions.

The role will provide expert media advice, supports senior spokespeople and leads a team of specialists to deliver integrated, impactful communications. It will oversee strategic media partnerships, evidence-led content and proactive relationship building to enhance CHSS’s visibility and credibility.

The Strategic Communications Manager will collaborate across departments to develop tailored marketing plans and strengthen internal communications.

Duties & Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Line manage a team of four
• Oversee team workflow, development and performance reviews
• Provide coaching and strategic oversight to ensure media activities align with CHSS goals

Strategic Communications

• Develop and deliver integrated communications plans across media, brand, services, crisis comms and internal channels
• Lead brand campaigns including FAST and Advice Line, ensuring alignment with CHSS values
• Manage proactive and reactive media strategies, including crisis response protocols
• Use audience insight to inform planning and improve engagement metrics

Internal Collaboration

• Work with departments across CHSS to co-develop communications plans that support strategic priorities
• Provide media advice to senior leaders including the Chief Executive
• Collaborate with Evaluation & Impact, Data and Service Delivery teams to ensure evidence-led messaging
• Support Income Generation teams with marketing initiatives for fundraising and retail

External Relationships

• Build and manage relationships with media, creative agencies and public/private sector partners (e.g., NHS, Network Rail)
• Manage contracts with media monitoring and distribution services
• Represent CHSS externally with professionalism and credibility

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure all communications comply with GDPR, NLA and CLA regulations
• Maintain oversight of media monitoring tools and ensure supplier compliance
• Provide training and guidance on legal standards to internal teams

External Engagement

• Lead communications for high-profile campaigns and joint initiatives with external stakeholders
• Use the External Engagement Toolkit to enhance CHSS’ reach and reputation
• Promote CHSS’ mission and services to increase stakeholder awareness and referrals

Volunteer Engagement

• Highlight volunteer impact through strategic communications and storytelling
• Collaborate with the Volunteering Team to develop case studies and recruitment campaigns
• Promote volunteer opportunities to stakeholders and ensure positive volunteer experiences

Preferred Candidate Background

The ideal candidate for the Strategic Communications Manager role will be a seasoned communications professional with a strong track record in strategic media relations, brand leadership, and cross-channel campaign delivery. They will bring a blend of creativity, technical proficiency and strategic insight, coupled with a collaborative mindset and the ability to lead and inspire teams. With at least five years’ experience in communications within the charity or public affairs sector, they will be confident advising senior stakeholders, managing complex projects and driving impactful, evidence-led communications that align with organisational goals.

Required Skills:

• Supportive and effective line management style; able to motivate teams to deliver challenging projects
• Skilled at translating complex information into engaging, audience-appropriate content
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills across varied audiences
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Creative and solutions-focused approach to problem-solving
• Strong relationship-building skills and ability to grow internal and external networks
• Ability to manage competing priorities and complex issues in a fast-paced environment
• Confident advising senior stakeholders on sensitive or strategic communications
• Strong project management skills for own and team workload
• Skilled in maintaining message discipline across large projects or organisations
• Effective working relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders

Required Experience:

• Proficiency in media monitoring and distribution tools (Onclusive, Meltwater, Vuelio)
• Experience with project management and collaboration platforms (Trello, Asana, Slack)
• Familiarity with digital content creation tools (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite)
• Strong understanding of social media platforms and digital PR strategies
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in strategic communications, media relations or public affairs
• Proven track record of securing national and regional media coverage across broadcast, print and digital platforms
• Experience integrating communications across digital and traditional channels
• Experience in the charity sector and understanding of its diverse business functions
• Experience coordinating colleagues and external partners to deliver impactful content
• Proven ability to develop and execute strategies for high-quality publicity
• Experience planning and delivering external communications projects across teams
• Experience improving systems and processes to increase communications efectiveness
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality work within tight timescales
• Experience developing and working within brand guidelines
• Proven line management experience
• Experience managing and reviewing contracts with external suppliers to ensure value for money