Lesmahagow Development Trust is entering a landmark three-year period of growth. Supported by the Scottish Government’s Strengthening Communities Programme, we are moving beyond traditional grant-funded delivery toward a model of long-term economic independence and community-led infrastructure.

We are seeking a commercially-minded Business Manager to drive the financial evolution of the Trust. You will treat our community assets as a portfolio, identifying new revenue streams and operational efficiencies to ensure our long-term independence from grant funding.

You will be responsible for transitioning the trust away from grant dependency by optimising our assets and building a resilient, sustainable income model.

Key Deliverables:

• Commercial sustainability: identifying and developing business models that generate a sustainable commercial surplus to reduce grant dependency.
• Financial management & reporting: maintaining the Trust’s day-to-day financial records, managing cash flow, and producing internal quarterly reports to ensure the Trust remains within budget.
• Asset & operations oversight: strategic management of physical and financial assets to ensure they are performing optimally for the community.
• Grant compliance: ensuring all financial reporting for the Strengthening Communities Programme is accurate and submitted on time to trigger quarterly payments.

Essential Criteria:

• Commercial experience: proven track record in business management, commercial development, or social enterprise leadership.
• Financial literacy: competency in day-to-day financial management
• Reporting skills: ability to prepare clear financial summaries, reconciliations, and budget-versus-actual reports for Board review.
• Operational management: experience in overseeing contracts, leases, or facilities to ensure cost-efficiency and compliance.
• Strategic planning: ability to translate the Trust’s goals into viable business cases that generate income.

Desirable Criteria:

• Governance knowledge: understanding of charity finance regulations.
• Accountancy systems: experience in the use of cloud accounting software (e.g. Xero) and spreadsheet modeling.

Lesmahagow Development Trust is entering a landmark three-year period of growth. Supported by the Scottish Government’s Strengthening Communities Programme, we are moving beyond traditional grant-funded delivery toward a model of long-term economic independence and community-led infrastructure.

We are seeking a visionary Community Economic Development Lead to architect the long-term growth of Lesmahagow. You will act as a strategic catalyst, transforming community aspirations into a robust economic development plan and securing the high-level investment required to deliver ambitious, large-scale infrastructure and resilience projects.

You will lead the creation of a Community Economic Development Plan, identifying high-impact capital projects and bringing them to life.

Key Deliverables:

• Strategy development: author and drive the "Lesmahagow Economic Development Plan," identifying high-impact opportunities for promoting economic growth and participation in the local area, or to promote community wealth building.
• Project management: lead the "options appraisal" and feasibility stages for ambitious community economic projects.
• Stakeholder engagement: act as the primary interface between the Trust and regional/national bodies and facilitate high-level community and business engagement to ensure that development projects reflect local needs and enjoy broad public support.
• Impact monitoring: establish frameworks to measure the social and economic step-change achieved through Trust activities, providing data for the Board and SCP funders.

Essential Criteria:

• Strategic leadership: proven experience in designing or leading local economic development, regeneration, or community planning initiatives.
• Project catalysis: a track record of taking complex projects from initial concept through to business case or funding-ready status.
• Political & professional acumen: experience in managing partnerships across the public and private sectors, with the ability to influence decision-makers.
• Autonomy: ability to work with minimal supervision, setting one's own milestones and providing high-level strategic advice to the Board of Trustees.
• Advanced communication: exceptional ability to translate complex strategic goals into compelling narratives for grant applications and public consultations.

Desirable Criteria:

• Regional knowledge: existing networks within the South Lanarkshire economic landscape or the Scottish Third Sector.
• Capital funding expertise: success in securing significant capital grants (e.g., Scottish Land Fund, RCGF).
• Data literacy: proficiency in interpreting socio-economic data to justify strategic interventions.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Organisation Profile

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

Working at EYC and Staff Benefits

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

Fountainbridge Canalside Community Trust (FCCT) is a dynamic local charity and social enterprise working to make Fountainbridge a better place to live, work, do business and visit. We deliver projects that promote inclusion, sustainability, and community wellbeing.

Our work includes community boating activities, greenspace development, volunteering programmes, wellbeing walking groups, the Edinburgh Canal Festival, and a growing programme of community events. We are also preparing to open a new Canalside Community Space and to build a new sustainable trip boat for 2026—an exciting period of growth that this role will help bring us to life.

We are now looking for a motivated and skilled General Manager to lead our small, dedicated and experienced team and help shape the next stage of FCCT’s growth.

About the Role

As FCCT’s most senior staff member, you will provide strategic leadership while staying closely connected to day-to-day operations. This is a hands-on and varied role, ideal for someone who enjoys combining big-picture thinking with practical community-focused delivery.

Key responsibilities include:

Leadership & Strategy

• Provide inspiring and inclusive leadership for staff and volunteers
• Work with the Board to deliver strategic and operational plans
• Oversee impact measurement and reporting, including the Annual Report

Governance

• Act as the key link between the Board and staff
• Support strong governance, including acting as Company Secretary

Finance & Fundraising

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and reporting
• Drive fundraising, major grant applications, and income generation
• Build strong relationships with funders and partners

Operations & People

• Support and line-manage staff and volunteers
• Oversee social enterprise activities, community programmes, and events
• Lead delivery of flagship initiatives such as the Edinburgh Canal Festival
• Contribute to FCCT’s public profile and digital presence
• Participate in the on-call rota as Designated Person Ashore for boat operations

External Relations

• Act as the public face of FCCT
• Build partnerships with local groups, businesses, and stakeholders
• Champion the value of blue and green spaces and community wellbeing

About You

Essential:

• Strong leadership and management experience in a charity, social enterprise, or community setting
• Proven project management and fundraising skills
• Confident with financial information and decision-making
• Excellent people management skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• Able to balance strategic thinking with hands-on operational delivery
• Committed to inclusivity, sustainability, and community empowerment

Desirable:

• Experience in community development, volunteering, environmental or heritage projects
• Income generation or social enterprise experience
• Understanding of impact measurement
• Experience supporting volunteers and inclusive participation

What We Offer

• A varied and meaningful leadership role in a friendly, purpose-driven charity
• Flexible working from day one
• Training and development opportunities
• Pro rata holiday allowance including bank holidays
• Christmas shutdown period
• 5% employer pension contribution
• An annual canal boat trip

This is a unique opportunity to support the effective coordination of CCN, and support CCN’s members to shape the development of the newly independent organisation. With the role previously being hosted by Fauna and Flora, from August 2026 onwards the Coordinator will be the first direct employee of CCN.

With the direction and mentorship of the board of trustees, and ongoing mentoring support from Fauna & Flora, this role suits an individual who is excited by the prospect of working independently, with a passion to facilitate the member groups’ visions for nature across Scotland’s coasts and seas.

The ideal candidate will have excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to coordinate communications across a large and disparate group. You will have good knowledge of the Scottish marine environment and current marine and coastal issues, and a strong commitment to the rights of communities in marine conservation. You will be able to seek out and harness the views and contributions of others, and to work sensitively and constructively with a range of stakeholders.

About CCN:

The Coastal Communities Network (or CCN) launched in 2017 with support from NGO Fauna & Flora, as a platform to bring together community organisations dedicated to safeguarding Scotland's coastal and marine environments. CCN has since grown from its eight founding members into a diverse network of over 35 Scottish community-led groups, ranging from informal volunteer-run groups to larger, charitable organisations, all united by a shared sense of accountability to their community and commitment to marine and coastal protection and restoration. CCN and its members have been a driving force behind remarkable achievements for the nature of Scotland's coastal areas. Together, members work on a wide range of marine and coastal topics, including marine management, community-led restoration, marine litter and pollution and industrial impact.

CCN’s mission is to connect and strengthen community-led efforts to protect, restore, and sustainably use coastal & marine resources for the benefit of nature, people, and climate. Our aims are to support local action to protect and restore marine and coastal biodiversity; build capacity for community participation and leadership in marine management, and advocate for a community voice in decision-making for the marine environment.

2025 marked a pivotal point for CCN as, following a collective decision by members, it became an independent Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO). This exciting development sees us now transitioning into employing our own staff and developing our strategy, as we continue to support an increasing interest from communities.

This post is a fixed-term, one-year role within the Sexual Health Blood Borne Virus Outreach Service. The purpose of the role is to support people leaving custody across Falkirk, Clackmannanshire and Stirling who are at increased risk of poor sexual health and blood-borne virus (BBV) outcomes. The Project Worker will deliver trauma-informed, person-centred outreach support, meeting individuals where they are and removing barriers to engagement with health and wider support services.

The primary focus of the role is people leaving custody across the Forth Valley area who experience significant health inequalities. This includes individuals who: test positive for a blood-borne virus in custody and require intensive support on liberation, experience substance use, mental ill-health, homelessness or housing instability, poverty, trauma, and digital exclusion, face barriers to accessing services due to stigma, anxiety, communication needs, or rigid appointment-based systems, are from marginalised groups, including people with learning disabilities, neurodivergence, complex family circumstances, or a history of offending.

The post holder will report to the Team Leader. They will work in partnership with colleagues from Substance Use Services, Social Work Departments, Housing Services, Hepatology Services, HMP Establishments and others as required for continuity of care and sharing good practice. In partnership we aim to provide services that are specifically designed to identify, engage, and support individuals.

The post holder as an employee of Transform Forth Valley will have a corporate responsibility to contribute to the overall performance of the organisation to ensure that contractual outputs and targets are achieved. There is a responsibility for the post-holder to demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvements in service delivery for the benefit of the service user, the service, and the partners.

The post-holder will be required to work from several operational sites across the local authority areas and work flexibly within an agreed number of hours to maintain the most appropriate level of provision.

Organisational Profile

Transform Forth Valley is a Scottish based registered charity limited by guarantee (SC033772).

Transform Forth Valley is governed by a Board of Directors and is strategically led, managed, and operated on a day-to-day basis by a Corporate Leadership Team consisting of two Operational Managers and one Corporate Service Manager.

Transform Forth Valley offer a wide range of services to support individuals and families who are impacted by inequality, whether this be societal, financial or in relation to their health.

Transform Forth Valley is dedicated to empowering individuals and families to live a more fulfilled life. We work with partners to actively challenge inequalities and to achieve sustainable change.

You can find out more about Transform Forth Valley here: transformfv.org.uk.

Benefits:

• Leave – For full time employees Transform Forth Valley offer 30 days of Annual Leave plus 9 days of Statutory Holiday per annum.
• Pension – If eligible Transform Forth Valley will auto enrol you into our pension scheme where we will contribute 5%, and employee’s a minimum of 3%, of your pensionable salary.
• Wellbeing Days – For permanent members of staff, who have completed their probationary period, Transform Forth Valley offer two day’s paid leave of absence per annum as a ‘wellbeing day’ to support positive mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing for staff.
• Death in Service Insurance – If eligible Transform Forth Valley will place you into the scheme upon commencement of employment and the lump sum benefit is 4 x Basic Annual Salary.

Are you passionate about youth work? Can you develop creative workshops for youth groups? Can you provide goal orientated support for young people? If so, we want to hear from you.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative person to support the delivery of our youth work services. Join our vibrant team of staff and volunteers delivering high quality youth work services supporting LGBTQ+ young people.

Based in Tayside you will:

• Develop and deliver an engaging and creative weekly youth group for LGBTQ+ young people
• Provide one to one support to LGBTQ+ young people through an asset based coaching model

This is a fantastic opportunity to be at the forefront of youth work and make a lasting, and sometimes lifesaving, impact for LGBTQ+ young people

We want to hear from you if you have:

• A strong foundation in youthwork or CLD.
• A passion for supporting young people to achieve their potential
• An understanding of LGBT identities and the key issues facing LGBTQ+ young people

Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust is seeking a motivated and organised Project Officer to support the effective delivery of the Perth City Heritage Fund and associated programmes. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in conserving and enhancing Perth’s historic built environment, while also contributing to innovative work in traditional building skills training, community engagement, and climate resilience.

Working closely with the Senior Grants Officer, you will help deliver a growing and ambitious programme. The role includes supporting the grant-aided building repair programme, assisting with grant management and project development, engaging with stakeholders and developing a strong pipeline of future projects. You will also contribute to skills training programmes and flagship initiatives such as the Bridge Lane Project.

Other organisations may call this role – Grants Officer, Assistant Grants Officer, Funding Officer, Heritage Officer and Project Coordinator

Help reduce isolation and improve wellbeing in our community.

Join us to co-create activities shaped by local people, for local people.

B healthy together are looking for a Community Development Worker to help improve health and wellbeing, reduce social isolation, and support community-led activities in our local area.

You’ll work with local people to deliver and develop activities such as cooking sessions, wellbeing workshops, craft groups, seated exercise, and walking groups—helping ensure they are shaped by community needs and feedback.

You’ll build relationships, support volunteers, and work with partners to strengthen community connections and increase impact.

We’re looking for someone with experience in community work or volunteering, confident working with groups, and passionate about community-led approaches and teamwork.