Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) are Scotland’s leading advice charity. They support a network of Citizens Advice Bureaux, all operating as independent charities, to deliver frontline advice services in almost 300 locations.

The charity is driven by the strong belief that every person in Scotland should have access to free, impartial and confidential advice to help them make well-informed decisions. CAS looks at the problems we can all face at times and campaign for change where it is needed most. Their support and advice is available to all and is of particularly benefit to some of the most vulnerable people in our communities.

The Chair of the Board will lead a team of trustees dedicated to making a positive difference to the lives of people across Scotland. Crucial to ensuring the organisation fulfils its purpose by providing strategic leadership, the Chair leads the Board in offering support and constructive challenge to the Executive team, enabling CAS to successfully achieve its ambitions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing leadership to the Board ensuring trustees fulfill their governance responsibilities.

• Inspiring and supporting the CEO and Executive team to deliver on strategic priorities.

• Fostering excellent relationships with members, Scotland’s network of 58 Citizens Advice Bureaux, at a governance level.

• Working closely with the CEO and Executive team to ensure that this network remains at all times well-positioned and forward looking in a challenging political and economic environment.

• Fulfilling a highly visible ambassadorial role for CAS, helping to further develop its profile and representation with government, other organisations and multiple stakeholders.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly experienced leader with a background in public, corporate and/or the charity sector, to drive impact at scale. Providing stewardship in the implementation of the CAS Strategy 2025- 2030 will make a real difference to so many peoples lives.

The Chair will gain unique insight into the social and economic issues in society and play an extremely fulfilling role in addressing these. A structured training programme will be provided to support development and enable the CAS Chair to excel in this role.

This is a voluntary, non-remunerated position and will require a time commitment of approximately two to four days per month.

Make a Difference. Shape the Future.

Are you passionate about inclusion, community, and reducing social isolation? Do you want to play a meaningful role in supporting adults with learning and physical disabilities?

Friends for Inclusion is seeking a committed and enthusiastic individual to join our Board of Trustees.

About Us

Friends for Inclusion is a small but impactful organisation dedicated to creating social opportunities and fostering meaningful connections for people with learning and physical disabilities.

Designed by and for people with disabilities, we provide safe, welcoming spaces where individuals can build friendships, grow in confidence, and overcome isolation. With strong roots in Ayrshire, our work is guided by the values of friendship, empowerment, and community connection.

About the Role

As a Trustee, you will help guide the strategic direction of the organisation, ensuring we remain responsive to the needs of our members while growing sustainably.

You will:

• Contribute to the overall governance and strategic planning of the organisation
• Support the development and expansion of our services
• Ensure we stay true to our mission and values
• Work collaboratively with a small, passionate board team

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from individuals who bring:

• A genuine passion for inclusion and social impact
• Commitment to supporting vulnerable adults
• A collaborative and thoughtful approach

Previous board or governance experience is helpful but not essential.

Skills & Experience (Desirable)

We are particularly interested in people with experience in:

• Finance & Fundraising – budgeting, financial oversight, or funding applications

What You’ll Gain

• The opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives
• Experience of charity governance and strategic leadership
• Being part of a supportive, inclusive team
• Reimbursement of reasonable out-of-pocket expenses

Time Commitment

• Quarterly board meetings
• Occasional additional meetings, particularly during key development periods

Why Join Us?

This is a chance to directly influence the future of a grassroots organisation making a tangible difference in people’s lives. Your contribution will help us grow, reach more people, and strengthen our community impact.

Help Shape the Future for Unpaid Carers in East Lothian.

Are you passionate about supporting unpaid carers and making a lasting difference in your community?

Would you like to use your skills, insight and experience to help a local charity grow, strengthen and thrive?

Carers of East Lothian has been championing unpaid carers since 1996 — and as we celebrate 30 years of making a difference, we’re just getting started.

As a leading third sector organisation, we support, empower and amplify the voices of unpaid carers across East Lothian. With demand for our services growing and an ambitious new 5-year strategy launching, there’s never been a more exciting time to get involved.

Join our Board and help shape the next chapter of our journey — your experience, insight and passion could make a real difference.

Why Join Our Board?

As a Trustee, you’ll play a vital role in shaping the future of our charity. Working collaboratively with fellow Board members, you will provide strategic leadership, governance and oversight to ensure we remain true to our mission and values.

You will:

• Help shape and influence our long-term vision and strategy
• Contribute to meaningful discussions at Board meetings
• Ensure strong governance and compliance with legal responsibilities
• Oversee financial sustainability and organisational resilience
• Support and constructively challenge senior staff and volunteers
• Act as an ambassador, championing our work and building partnerships

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a tangible impact in your community, develop your leadership skills, and gain valuable experience in charity governance. Previous Board experience is not necessary.

Who We are Looking For?

• An individual with commitment to the mission, vision, values and objectives of the charity
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Integrity and sound judgement
• Think and apply knowledge creatively and strategically
• Experience of or an understanding of the demands on unpaid carers

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. We are especially keen to hear from individuals who can bring diverse perspectives or lived experience connected to unpaid caring.

While we would particularly value skills in finance, law, fundraising, communications, or HR, enthusiasm, commitment and a genuine belief in our mission are just as important.

If you want to help create a stronger future for unpaid carers in East Lothian, we’d love to hear from you.

About us

We are Young Scot, Scotland’s national youth information and citizenship agency. We’re a constant in the lives of young people, woven into the very fabric of growing up in Scotland. We’ve been delivering direct services for over 40 years to ensure that all young people in Scotland are connected to information, opportunities and experiences that support them to live happy and fulfilling lives.

Young Scot is a nationally trusted brand with deep reach, strong partnerships and unique assets - including data, insight, participation expertise and access to young people across Scotland. More than 880,000 young people have a Young Scot National Entitlement Card, with more than 160,000 of them signed up as Young Scot members. Last year our young.scot site had almost 1.7million visits, and well over 1000 locations across Scotland offer Young Scot perks and discounts.

The role

The Finance Manager will be responsible for managing the overall finance function of Young Scot. You will have strong background knowledge and experience in similar roles and an appropriate accountancy qualification. This role is an exciting chance to have overall responsibility for the dynamic financial and accounting elements of a values-based charity committed to supporting young people to thrive.

What you’ll be doing from day-to-day

• Leading and delivering the finance function of the organisation, including financial management, controls, audit and strategies to ensure we are meeting our own standards as well as regulatory/reporting obligations.
• Providing financial advice and support to the CEO, Deputy CEO and others on annual budget preparations and wider business development.
• Leading on month-end process and production of monthly reports, management accounts, cashflow and financial analysis.
• Managing the monthly Payroll and all regulatory requirements for HMRC.
• Preparing quarterly financial reports for Young Scot Board and attending Board meetings as required.
• Preparing and submitting quarterly VAT returns.
• Monitoring cashflow through the management of debt collection and credit control for the organisations.
• Preparing annual accounts for audit and leading the audit process, including liaising with auditors to produce annual statutory accounts.
• Meeting regularly with budget holders, ensuring accurate and timely information is made available to them.
• Providing finance training, as required, to staff and Trustees.
• Managing external stakeholder relationships for Young Scot, as appropriate.
• Be able to line manage any future Finance Assistant posts appointed.
• Any other duties as required by the CEO/Senior Leadership Team

A great candidate will have a mix of these skills and experiences

• Recognised relevant accounting qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, ACA, CIPA.
• Previous experience, good knowledge and understanding of accounting packages, specifically Xero.
• Previous experience and/or excellent understanding of a successful finance function within a not-for-profit organisation - from basic processing to producing annual accounts and high-level reports.
• Good knowledge and understanding of operating at a strategic level.
• An understanding of Charity Financial Regulations (preferred).
• Good knowledge and understanding of VAT.
• Good communication skills, both orally and in writing.
• Proven ability of the management of staff/support and supervision.
• Effective organisational and analytical skills.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• A demonstrable connection and belief in the values of Young Scot.

The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks.

Join Us as a Registered Locality Manager

The National Autistic Society helps create a world that works for autistic people, and we have a rewarding opportunity for a Registered Locality Manager at Catrine Bank. If you share our values and want to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Visit our website to find out more about who we are: autism.org.uk

About the Service

Catrine Bank is one of our supported living services in East Ayrshire, Scotland. It includes three houses and two cottages. With the river Ayr running adjacent, Catrine village is a beautiful, remote and rural area with access to varied county walks and National Trust locations within easy access.

About the Role

Working across a cluster of services, you’ll coach and guide frontline leaders to ensure services are efficient & person-centred, delivering compliance and quality standards through best practise. You’ll be the key driver of transformational change – supporting continuous improvement and fostering a culture of high-quality practice.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the day-to-day running of a cluster of services, ensuring they are safe, person-centred and compliant.
• Promote a supportive and inclusive workplace culture that prioritises staff wellbeing, engagement, and professional development.
• Ensure financial sustainability through effective resource planning & cost control.
• Work in partnership with families, commissioners, advocates, and professionals to ensure the voices of autistic adults are heard and reflected in their care.

What We’re Looking For

• 5 years’ minimum experience in a similar role is essential
• Collaborative and reflective approach to leadership and continuous improvement.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant regulatory standards, safeguarding, person-centred planning, and autism-specific frameworks (e.g. SPELL, PBS, TEACCH).

Click here for the Job Description

This advert is for a full-time permanent position, at 35 hours per week.

What we can offer you

• Pension – Auto-enrolled pension scheme.
• Annual Leave – 33 days (including public holidays). You can buy or sell leave each year.
• Training – Great induction and training, including autism training.
• Discounts – Online staff discount scheme for shopping, cycling, tech, and more (e.g., Asda, Tesco, Nike, Apple).
• Healthcare – Cash plan for permanent staff.
• Life Assurance – 2x your base salary.
• Flexible Benefits – Options like private health, dental insurance, holiday trading, enhanced pension.
• Support – 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme and counselling.
• Mindfulness – Free Headspace app for you and up to 3 family/friends.
• Blue Light Card – Eligibility for discounts.

About our application process

When you write your supporting statement:

• Look at the job description and person specification.
• Tell us how your skills and experience match the role.
• Give examples if you can.
• We might close this job advert early if we get lots of suitable applications.

To protect our autistic adults at the National Autistic Society, all staff are required to have a criminal background check. In line with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) registration, successful candidates will work towards relevant qualifications. Membership of the PVG scheme is an essential requirement of the post and the National Autistic Society will cover the cost of your application.

Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from autistic people.

We are an equal opportunities employer and part of the Disability Confident Employer scheme.

Important Information

Agencies need not apply.

Please note the National Autistic Society are unable to provide sponsorship for Visas.

Blue Triangle is a social care organisation that empowers people to thrive, by delivering solutions in connected communities which focus on the needs of each individual. We are looking for enthusiastic people who share our values (Kind, Passionate and Creative) to join our services accommodating and supporting people experiencing homelessness and empowering them to thrive.

Blue Triangle recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

What we offer:

Aside from offering a supportive and friendly environment where our people are valued and appreciated, we’ll see that your hard work and drive to succeed is rewarded.

• Competitive Salary and Pension Options
• Long service awards
• Access to our benefits platform with high street voucher and tech discounts and cycle to work scheme to name a few!
• Inhouse training programmes
• Significant Gym discounts
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• 24/7 access to employee assistance programme, including counselling
• A wide range of family friendly policies
• Life Assurance cover of 3 times your salary
• Credit Union
• £200 refer a friend scheme

And many more!

About the Role:

We’re seeking a highly motivated National Training Manager to develop the learning and growth of our team on a full time basis. Committed to creating a lively and inclusive learning atmosphere, the National Training Manager will design, deliver and accredit learning programs for our employees, stakeholders, and external experts. Working in close partnership with our Service Delivery team, they will guarantee that the workforce is equipped with the essential skills and capabilities to adapt to the organisation’s changing requirements.

Interviews are expected to take place from our Central Support base in Glasgow on the week commencing 11th May 2026.

To find out more about being our National Training Manager, click the link below:

National Training Manager – Role Profile

About You:

Drawing on your past experience in developing training, you should be characterised by creativity and emotional intelligence, with a caring nature and professional attitude. Your attention to detail and positive approach to problem solving will drive you to consistently seek opportunities for enhancing the learning programs provided to our employees. Moreover, you should possess the following qualifications and attributes:

• Must hold a valid UK Driving Licence and have access to a vehicle.
• Hold a relevant training qualification at SCQF Level-10, or equivalent work experience.
• Working knowledge of Qualifications Scotland (formerly SQA) accreditation, delivery, assessment and verification processes to SCQF Level-09.
• Understanding of the Scottish Social Service Council (SSSC) and Registered Condition requirements, timelines, extensions and associated tasks.
• Leadership experience in the third sector.
• Proficiency in scoping, developing, and delivering training materials to a diverse audience.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills with a focus on finding positive and practical solutions.

We care about one another whilst taking pride in the service we offer. You will be working in a company with a strong identity and with the guidance and support of experienced Senior Managers you will be able to develop in your career.

To apply for this role, please click ‘Apply’ below where you’ll be given important information regarding the process and an application form to complete and upload.

Due to the Safer Recruitment requirements by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) and Care Inspectorate we do not accept CV’s and you must therefore complete our application form.

Please note we do not accept applications from out with the UK as we do not have a UK visa sponsorship license.

Are you passionate about supporting families?

We are seeking new Board members, including those with Digital, Finance, Policy or Communications expertise.

Scottish Families supports anyone who is concerned about someone else’s alcohol or drug use. We were established in 2003 by families themselves, who came together to support each other and to campaign for recognition. Our five Outcomes are that Families are Supported, Included, Heard, Connected, and that Families Create Change.

We are a national charity based in Glasgow but working right across Scotland. We provide a range of national and local services, including a national helpline, one to one support, bereavement counselling and local family support services. We also deliver a national workforce development programme; Connecting Families; My Family, My Rights; communications; fundraising; and policy/ campaigning work, as well as our Routes young persons programme, and Grow Your Own Routes national development programme.

We are Scotland’s leading charity supporting families affected by substance use, and are recognised by the Scottish Government as one of their Key Third Sector Partners in the field of alcohol and drugs. We are funded through a combination of Government grants, commissioned services, charitable trusts and fundraising.

You can find out more about our work by reading ‘The Cost of Loving’, our Strategic Plan 2023-26, and ‘Celebrating Families’, our Impact Report 2023-24. Our website is at sfad.org.uk.

We are seeking a number of new Board members in response to recent and upcoming changes in our Board membership. (Board members serve an initial three-year term, which can be extended for a further three years).

You should be available to attend quarterly meetings, which are held in person at our national office in Glasgow city centre (with the option of joining online via MS Teams). Meetings are held on Saturday mornings and the schedule is set well in advance.

Recruitment of New Board Members and Trustees

Fife Law Centre is currently seeking to recruit Board members with various skills, including financial management, Third Sector organisations and their purposes in Fife, and statutory bodies e.g. local government and health.

Fife Law Centre was established in 2009 and is a registered charity, constituted as a company limited by guarantee. It is the product of the vision of local agencies and providers who saw a need for accessible and specialist legal services for clients served by the Third Sector in Fife. These founding agencies are now our partners as we seek to provide for those with unmet legal needs.

We operate as a Board which sustains and supports a private legal firm, Fife Community Law Ltd, which itself is regulated by the Law Society of Scotland.

The purpose of the Board is to set the strategic direction of, and secure the resources for, Fife Law Centre, and to work with the Principal Solicitor to support the delivery of services. Our principal funders are Fife Council and the Scottish Legal Aid Board, under the Making Justice Work Project.

The current focus of legal work is on cases of homelessness, welfare law, supporting victims of domestic violence, employment and immigration. Matters in other fields are dealt with at the discretion of the Principal Solicitor.

The Board meets 5/6 times a year in a formal setting, with Board members taking a lead in different topics, occasionally in work groups.

Introduction

At CHAS, we support families during the toughest of times. We have ambitions to reach every family in Scotland who is living with the heart-breaking prognosis that their child is dying and offer them our care and support to empower them to make the most of the short time they have together.

Do you want a job with real purpose in charity? Do you have a passion for fashion, retail, and second-hand clothing?

We are looking for a part time Assistant Shop Manager to join our team in Duloch, to elevate shop visual and product standards, to maximise income through commercial awareness and adept short term planning, promoting and maintaining first class levels of service to the public and to raise awareness of CHAS.

CHAS shops are a fast-paced, busy retail environment, you’ll need stamina to lead and support a strong team of dynamic volunteers and to manage a large volume of donations to help keep our shops beautifully stocked.

Key responsibilities, reporting to the Shop Manager you will:

• Provide CHAS customers with excellent service and the best in-store experience to help maximise sales, donations and the profitability of the shop
• Manage stock processes to ensure correct density levels, processing to agreed quality and rotation so that stock moves quickly
• Help to maintain a high standard of visual merchandising, display and housekeeping standards throughout the shop
• Ensure the smooth operational running of the shop
• Be a brand ambassador for CHAS promoting and bringing to life the communication of key activities and messages to the customer

Ideal candidate:

• Have a proven track record in retail, with previous leadership, customer service and visual merchandising experience
• Be enthusiastic and energetic, passionate about the values, vision and purpose of CHAS
• Enjoy working independently and collaborating as part of a team
• Have excellent communication and inter-personal skills to build effective relationships with staff, volunteers and the general public
• A creative thinker, who uses their initiative to find the best possible solution in every situation

Trustee Board Members Wanted

Improving Lives is looking for new Trustees to join our Board.

We support people affected by disability, long-term conditions, and social isolation. We work with local communities to improve access to services, activities, and opportunities.

We want Trustees who care about fairness, inclusion, and strong community services.

About the role

Trustees help guide the charity and protect its future. You will:

• Help set the charity’s direction and priorities

• Oversee finances, governance, and risk

• Support and challenge senior staff

• Make sure we meet legal and regulatory duties

• Represent the values of the organisation

• Attend board meetings and occasional events

Meetings usually take place in Clydebank. Some remote attendance is possible.

Who we are looking for

We welcome applications from people with different backgrounds and experiences.

We are especially interested in people with skills in:

• Finance or accounting

• Law or governance

• HR or people management

• Fundraising or grants

• Marketing or digital

• Community work or social care

• Lived experience of disability

No previous board experience is required. Induction and ongoing support are provided.

Time commitment

• At least 1 meeting every 4 to 6 weeks

• Occasional extra meetings or events

• Preparation time before meetings

This role is voluntary. Reasonable expenses are covered.

What you will gain

• Experience in charity governance

• Training and development

• A chance to influence local services

• The opportunity to make a difference

• A supportive and committed board team