The Equality Network works for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, ace and intersex (LGBTQIA+) equality and human rights in Scotland. We strive to be inclusive and open in our work, to challenge discrimination and to consult, involve and inform the individuals and the communities for which we work.

The Equality Network was founded in 1997 as a national organisation working for LGBT rights and equality in Scotland. We are a registered charity governed by a volunteer Board of Trustees. Scottish Trans Alliance has been an Equality Network project since 2007. Scottish Trans works to improve gender identity and gender reassignment equality, rights and inclusion in Scotland.

Partnership is a key part of our approach, and much of what we do involves working in partnership with diverse LGBTQIA+ people, other LGBTQIA+ organisations, and with organisations working in the wider equality and human rights field.

In 2026 we launched our new 3-year Strategy which addresses the current context in which we are working. With increasing risk to LGBTQIA+ protections, inclusion and equality and human rights realisation our work is more important now than ever. There are strategies working counter to our hope for a more inclusive Scotland, ones that sow division. We recognise that collaboration, partnership and coalition building is crucial. Our new strategy lays out how we will move forward, work together to push back, sustain and protect what we have already achieved, and together move towards progressive and meaningful change. You can read that here: Equality Network Strategy 2026-2029

THE ROLE

Working in cooperation with our policy team, comms team, community engagement teams and the Scottish Trans Manager and CEO, the Strategic Partnership and Campaigns Coordinator supports the development and delivery of the Equality Network’s work to improve LGBTQIA+ equality, rights and inclusion in Scotland.

The role’s primary purpose is to build strategic and accessible campaigns and relationships particularly around trans rights. This means that the post-holder will work closely with the Scottish Trans Manager.

The role will involve working with partners, the community, and with those who have influence (including the media) in Scotland and where necessary wider in the UK and internationally where expertise is needed on trans equality and human rights issues and priorities. The aim is to build partnerships and coalitions, change hearts and minds, and to collectively push for progressive change for marginalised LGBTQIA+ people, particularly trans people. This will also involve working with teams and partners on how these campaigns for progressive change can contribute to bettering narratives, particularly around trans people’s equality and human rights.

Our new strategy highlights the vital nature of partnerships in the face of a shared threat. Our partners include all other organisations which provide and advocate for our community as equalities and rights-holders, both those explicitly working for the rights of the LGBTQIA+ community and those who provide and advocate for other marginalised communities, intersectional communities or on issues relevant and pertinent to our community and their lives.

Our key aim with this role is to build effective coalitions in Scotland and to connect with intersecting campaigns to maximise impact.

This new role will work alongside our senior management team and across partner sectors to strategise and push back against current exclusionary policy and harmful narratives around trans people’s human rights.

Are you passionate about community, creativity, and recovery?

River Garden is a vibrant therapeutic community set within 47 acres of stunning gardens and woodlands. We are dedicated to supporting individuals on their journey of recovery from drug and alcohol addiction, helping them rediscover their talents and develop new skills through meaningful work and connection.

We are looking for an Activity Coordinator to join our team. This is a unique, hands-on role acting as the "custodian" of our outdoor spaces and a bridge to the wider community. You will lead weekend and midweek operations, ensuring our gardens remain a place of beauty, safety, and therapeutic growth.

Main Responsibilities

• Weekend Operational Lead: Manage volunteer rosters and delegate garden-based therapeutic tasks to residents and recovery workers.
• Social Enterprise Development: Lead the launch and management of "The Shop," our onsite retail outlet. You will train residents in retail skills, manage stock, and showcase River Garden products—from woodcraft to fresh produce.
• Event Leadership: Work with a Resident Event Committee to coordinate everything from monthly BBQs and open mics to community exchange events.
• Community Partnerships: Build bridges with local arts, sports, and conservation groups to ensure River Garden is a thriving, integrated hub.

About You

We are a #OneTeam that values warmth, regard, and a "can-do" attitude. We welcome applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds and specifically value experience in:

• Retail & Social Enterprise: Setting up and operating small-scale retail units.
• Land & Craft: Horticulture, landscaping, woodcraft, or general property maintenance.
• Creative Arts: Music, storytelling, or arts and crafts.
• Event Planning: Managing catering, hospitality, or community events.
• Lived Experience: We highly value applicants with lived experience of recovery.

Above all, you should be an empathetic, highly motivated individual who believes in the inherent potential of every person.

Our Values

At River Garden, we put people at the heart of everything we do, working with a personalised and creative approach to ensure every resident has a voice and feels ambitious for their future.

About Us

St Andrew's First Aid has been serving communities across Scotland for over 140 years. Today we're entering an exciting period of transformation, strengthening our volunteer infrastructure, modernising systems, and investing in how we deliver at scale. We’re recruiting across several roles as part of this growth and improvement journey. It’s a genuinely energising time to join us, with real opportunities to shape how we work, enhance service delivery, and contribute to a forward-looking, ambitious organisation.

The Role

We’re looking for two organised, confident and proactive Events Officers to coordinate volunteers, manage client relationships, and ensure events run smoothly and safely. From logistics and equipment planning to volunteer engagement and post-event reviews, you’ll help deliver a professional, high-quality service that keeps people safe.

This is a varied, operational role where you’ll:

• Liaise with event organisers to plan and deliver first aid provision
• Coordinate volunteers, equipment, vehicles and communications
• Support quotes, risk assessments, invoicing and event administration
• Monitor volunteer engagement and resource events effectively
• Lead on logistics, consumables and equipment management
• Conduct post-event reviews to drive continuous improvement

You’ll thrive in this role if you:

• Have experience organising or supporting large-scale events
• Build strong relationships with clients and volunteers
• Are calm under pressure and solutions-focused
• Understand health & safety in an events environment
• Are confident using Microsoft Office

Borders Community Action (BCA) is seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Third Sector Employability Lead to strengthen employability pathways across the Scottish Borders and champion the vital role of the Third Sector in achieving positive employment outcomes.

This role will support volunteers, organisations, and partners by developing coordinated employability activity, enhancing sector capacity and promoting volunteering as a key route into employment.

The postholder will work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders, contribute to strategic employability planning and ensure the Third Sector’s voice and impact are recognised locally and nationally.

Galashiels & Area Foodbank is looking for an organised and client-focusedFoodbank Co-ordinatorto help manage the day-to-day coordination of our foodbank service. There would be some required fixed hours on a Tuesday and for approximately an hour on Thursday morning, for collation of referrals, as well as an expectation of some attendance at the Foodbank in Galashiels on a Wednesday.

The role will support the ordering, collection, and distribution of food, liaising closely with clients, referral agencies, donors, volunteers, and Trustees. You will be a key point of contact for enquiries and so will help ensure food, in an efficient and respectful manner, reaches those who are in need.

Annual salary for a 15 hour week will be £11,700.

Key duties include:

• Coordinating weekly food requests with/from clients and referral agencies
• Liaising with food donors (e.g. supermarkets, schools, charities)
• Reconciling attendance and deliveries and following up as needed
• Managing the team mailbox and supporting rota coordination
• Assisting with Trustee meeting preparation and reporting
• Handling enquiries and updating GAF’s social media presence

About you:

• A practical and organised administrator who will have the best interests of those who use the foodbank firmly at the heart of their work
• A good communicator with a friendly, open and understanding approach
• Positive, flexible and adaptable. Able to work under pressure
• Comfortable building relationships with a wide range of people
• Confident and proficient using Microsoft applications

This is a rewarding, largely home-based role supporting people across Galashiels and the surrounding area. We believe in fairness, equality, diversity and inclusion: aspects of all four present on an ongoing and daily basis and we determine that these are constantly monitored amongst volunteers and those seeking our help and support. Galashiels & Area is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from eligible candidates.

Role and Responsibilities

Weekly:

• Managing data entry, monitoring and reporting data necessary for grant reporting; providing reports and analysis to the Project Coordinator
• Keep foodbank paperwork up to date and relevant.
• Shred confidential paperwork.
• Send thank you letters to supporters
• Check and respond to emails and Facebook messages.
• Keep volunteer records up to date.

As required:

• Prepare agenda for management meetings and send to the Foodbank Co-ordinator, before circulating to the management group.
• Prepare minutes at foodbank planning meetings and circulate to the management group, within 1 week, after the meeting takes place.
• Set up refreshments for meetings and groups.
• Create new forms, spreadsheets or documents to ensure the foodbank and advice service runs as efficiently as possible.
• Develop flyers, posters and promotional materials for use by the foodbank.
• Recommend new technologies that will make the work of the foodbank and advice service more streamlined and safer.
• Produce quarterly volunteers and supporter's newsletter.
• Oversee and supply the needs of volunteers, such as lanyards, uniform and equipment.
• Ensure rotas for volunteers are completed & communicated in a timely manner.
• Update all social media sharing, in conjunction with the social media volunteer.
• Keep foodbank publicity up to date.
• Assist in the set-up of Foodbank activities.
• Ordering stationary, promotional and office supplies as required by the foodbank
• Provide support to the Treasurer and other members of the Management Group.
• Monitor Health & Safety practices and ensure that all recording is kept up to date, such as fire alarm testing, emergency lighting tests, PAT tests etc
• Work under the direction of the Project Manager on new initiatives. And undertake any other reasonable tasks at a commensurate level as requested by the Foodbank Project Coordinator.
• Every 6 months/Annually:
• Carry out Risk Assessments for new activities.
• Ensure that a fire drill is carried out at least twice a year. (Bring this to the attention of the management group in January and August each year)
• Keep all Church of Scotland and Foodbank policies and procedures are up to date and clearly displayed.

Full job description is available to download below.

Health All Round is dedicated to enhancing the health and wellbeing of people living in South West Edinburgh. Our Action for Pain programme supports individuals with chronic pain by helping them better understand their condition and explore practical, effective strategies to manage and improve their symptoms.

This role will include assisting with the delivery of our lifestyle management course, providing one-to-one support to participants and supporting and coordinating volunteers.

Could you be part of something different? We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to use their gifts, skills and experience to make a difference to the lives of the people in our parishes and communities.

Barlanark Greyfriar’s Parish Church has the ambition to become more outward-looking within our local community and to actively welcome young people and families to church. As part of this action, we are looking to employ someone with a lively Christian faith to help coordinate activities and grow our base of volunteers.

With significant experience of working with children, youth and families, the successful candidate will also have knowledge and understanding of how to communicate the Christian faith to young people with enthusiasm and authenticity alongside the ability to develop, run and evaluate a programme of activities. The candidate must be a committed Christian with an active Church connection (Genuine Occupational Requirement in terms of the Equality Act 2010).

It is essential you have the right to work in the UK before applying to work with us. You will be asked to provide proof of your eligibility to work and remain in the UK if you are invited to attend for an interview.

Introduction

Are you someone who genuinely wants to make a difference? Are you passionate about inspiring people and building relationships, always offering the highest level of supporter care? If so, we have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Fundraising Administrator and we would love to hear from you!

As a Fundraising Administrator, you will be an integral part of the Income Generation and Engagement team, supporting colleagues from across the organisation. As the first point of contact for CHAS’ incredible supporters, you will build and nurture relationships by providing exceptional stewardship.

This is a vital role and requires someone with a great can-do attitude, who is organised and has excellent prioritisation skills. If this sounds like you, please get in touch.

About You

• Experience in an office or customer facing environment
• Ability to work independently within the role, under your own initiative and cooperatively as part of the Supporter Engagement Team
• Excellent administration skills with a sound working knowledge of CRM databases and Microsoft Office packages including Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams
• Exceptional communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Knowledge and demonstrable experience of adhering to data handling/GDPR laws and codes of conduct

Further Information and How to Apply

At CHAS, staff and volunteers work together as one team, focused on the common goal of reaching every family in Scotland who needs our support. All CHAS staff will at some point work with or alongside volunteers and will be expected to support volunteers.

At CHAS, our ambition is to reach every family in Scotland who is living with the heart-breaking diagnosis 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. As a Fundraising Administrator, you will be instrumental in achieving this vision and shaping the future of CHAS.

This role will be based in the Stepps office, with some hybrid working and travel to other CHAS sites as required.

Our team typically works up to two days per week from home, with some additional on site presence during our peak campaign periods (usually 3–4 weeks in spring, August, and over Christmas).

We’re recruiting a Programme and Partnerships Manager to support our work in Renfrewshire and West Dunbartonshire.

This role is central to the success of the Career Ready programme in Renfrewshire and West Dunbartonshire, ensuring young people benefit from high-quality mentoring, a paid internship and skills development.

You will lead the identification, development, and management of a wide range of relationships across employers, their volunteers, schools, and the local authorities. You will also work closely with our Programme & Partnerships Manager for Glasgow, in support of our work growing there.

This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in partnership management, account management, or stakeholder engagement. Our work is ambitious, so you’ll need to be organised, confident, resilient, and able to influence people at all levels — from Head Teachers and teachers to CEOs and HR Directors.

You’ll spot and research employer opportunities, build relationships with purpose, and pursue new programme and funding partnerships with energy and persistence. The role also offers strong opportunities for personal and professional development.

Programme & Partnership Managers lead the delivery of our programme locally. In this role, you’ll grow, develop, and maintain the employer and education partnerships that make the Career Ready programme work — including our Local Advisory Boards, Local Authorities, school coordinators, the Developing the Young Workforce Regional Group, and the employers and volunteers who provide mentoring with the accompanying paid internship, deliver engaging masterclasses, and support events.

You will bring a strong track record — and a willingness to continue developing — in the following areas:

• Initiating, engaging, and sustaining relationships with corporate, public-sector, and third-sector partners
• Business development, relationship management, and project management, ideally in a multi-stakeholder environment
• Commercial awareness, with the ability to identify and shape partnership opportunities which include programme support and charitable income donations
• Understanding of the education landscape, particularly schools, local authorities, or youth employability

To find out more about the role, please download our job pack.