Following successful incorporation of the UNCRC into Scots law, Together is working to ensure this new law becomes reality for children. The post-holder will play a crucial role in supporting Scotland to implement children’s rights, by supporting adults across Scotland to use law and policy in practical ways.

The Child Rights Implementation Manager leads the planning and delivery of Together's capacity building work, with a particular focus on our Communities of Practice, and leads the growth of our membership. The postholder designs and drives the Community of Practice model and delivers both Communities of Practice, building the capacity of members and public bodies to embed a children's human rights approach in their own practice.

The role requires the confidence to interpret children's human rights law and policy to shape and drive capacity building activity like training, consultancy and Communities of Practice, drawing on the legal and policy team where deeper analysis is needed. This is also the route by which practice evidence reaches Together's influencing work, through the analysis and learning summaries drawn from Together’s capacity building activity.

The postholder works to the Assistant Director, who sets the strategic direction for capacity building and consultancy, and works closely with the Senior Legal and Policy Manager and the Senior Legal and Policy Officer so that evidence and learning move in both directions between Together's two teams.

About Together

Together (Scottish Alliance for Children's Rights) has a vision of Scotland becoming a place where all babies, children and young people can grow up in an atmosphere of happiness, love and understanding. To achieve this, we work with our membership to take action to ensure that babies, children and young people growing up in Scotland have all their human rights respected, protected, and fulfilled, all the time. Our three strategic priorities reflect a holistic approach to achieving our mission, focusing on proactive measures, responsive actions, and building the strength of the children's rights community to ensure the rights of every baby, child and young person in Scotland. Together is at the forefront of influencing policy, enhancing understanding, and ensuring the integration of children's rights across all aspects of life in Scotland, making us a pivotal voice and authority on children's rights.

Our values

• Courageous: We are independent, and we challenge when we need to. We always stand up for children's human rights.
• Collaborative: We involve, engage, and consult our members, children and young people, parents and carers. We are representative, open, and transparent in all we do.
• Constructive: We do things in a respectful way. We support all those we work with and for to reach their full potential.
• Inclusive: We actively enable everyone to participate equally and with dignity, especially those babies, children and young people whose rights are most at risk.
• Creative: We bring fun and creativity to everything we do, embracing imaginative and innovative thinking.

George Watson’s College is one of Scotland’s leading independent schools, with a proud history spanning more than 280 years. The school is committed to nurturing ambition, realising potential and fostering a strong sense of belonging, with a clear purpose to be the making of every child. Through the generosity of its community of former and current pupils, parents, staff and friends, the school is building on this legacy to expand opportunities, enhance facilities and ensure that every young person can thrive.

The school is now seeking an experienced and creative Senior Philanthropy Officer to join its Development Team and play a key role in growing philanthropic support and advancing its fundraising ambitions. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and deliver individual giving and legacy fundraising programmes, strengthen supporter relationships and help secure the resources that will make a lasting difference to pupils and the wider School community.

Reporting to the Head of Development, the Senior Philanthropy Officer will lead the planning, delivery and evaluation of a range of fundraising campaigns and engagement programmes. These will include annual appeals, giving days, capital appeals, the Legacy Programme and Patron Programmes, alongside support for priority initiatives such as Foundation Places, the Enrichment Fund, Sport, and the Creative and Performing Arts. The postholder will develop compelling, multi-channel campaigns and meaningful supporter journeys that inspire giving, encourage long-term engagement and demonstrate the impact of philanthropy.

A key priority will be growing sustainable individual giving and legacy income through effective campaign management, thoughtful stewardship and a strong understanding of donor motivations. Using data, insight and performance analysis, the postholder will monitor results, identify opportunities for growth and continually improve fundraising activity. Working collaboratively with colleagues across Development, Admissions, Marketing and the wider School, they will help create engaging communications, build a culture of regular giving and ensure supporters receive an excellent experience at every stage of their relationship with the school.

To succeed in this role, you will be an experienced fundraiser with a proven track record in individual giving, direct marketing or legacy fundraising, and experience delivering successful multi-channel campaigns. You will bring creativity, strong analytical skills and excellent written and verbal communication, alongside the ability to manage complex projects, interpret fundraising data and build effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders. Organised, proactive and collaborative, you will be passionate about education and able to communicate the purpose and impact of George Watson’s College with authenticity and conviction.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated fundraising professional to make a tangible contribution to the future of George Watson’s College. By developing meaningful relationships, inspiring greater philanthropic support and delivering impactful fundraising programmes, the successful candidate will help create opportunities for young people, strengthen the school’s community and support its ambition to be the making of every child.

Mentor 1

• 15 hours per week, term time only, working 39 weeks of the year
• Monday at Tynecastle High School (7.5 hours)
• Wednesday at Broughton High School (7.5 hours)
• £14.29 per hour, plus holiday pay, salary payments are spread equally throughout the year

Mentor 2

• 22.5 hours per week, term time only, working 39 weeks of the year
• Monday at Tynecastle High School (7.5 hours)
• Wednesday at Wester Hailes High School (7.5 hours)
• Thursday at Craigroyston High School (7.5 hours)
• £14.29 per hour plus holiday pay, salary payments are spread equally throughout the year

About Light Up Learning

Light Up Learning (LUL) was founded in 2015 and works in partnership with high schools to address equality and access issues in education and disengagement in the traditional classroom setting. Mentors provide a unique form of one-to-one, interest-led mentoring for young people, in 13 schools in Edinburgh, the Lothians and the Borders who have experienced disadvantage. Light Up Learning is a remote organisation, Mentors work out of schools and can complete admin tasks remotely when required

The Role

We are looking for creative, passionate and reliable individuals to join our dedicated team of Mentors. The role involves providing one-to-one, interest-led mentoring to young people in high schools and centres around building positive, trusting relationships. If you are passionate about working with young people, curious and enthusiastic about learning and want to work to tackle inequality in education, then we'd love to hear from you. You might already have experience in mentoring, youth work, education or working in schools, but we are also interested in people who have developed relevant skills through other paid or voluntary experience. The successful candidates will be subject to PVG and reference checks

About Options Fife Continuing Care

At Aberlour we listen to understand what our young people want and need within our local area. Our Options Fife Continuing Care service in Glenrothes supports young people with learning disabilities and/or autism to live and thrive within the local community.

This service will be home to 4 young people aged 16 plus who will all have their own individual flat. Our rota has been drafted to suit the needs of the young people.

What we are looking for....

We are looking for a part time Young People’s Worker to join our team working 25 hours (2 x 12.5 hour shifts per week) this will be following a residential rota inclusive of sleepovers. You will play a fundamental role in our young people’s lives to ensure that they get the best possible experience whilst working towards goals in their care plan. Using a person-centred approach, you will provide enabling support ensuring the highest level of physical and emotional care, supporting our young people in their daily living and within the local community.

If you have an interest in working with young people, we would like to hear from you. Ideally, candidates will have social care experience, understanding of autism, complex needs and disability. You will hold, or be willing to work towards, a relevant professional qualification at SCQF level 7 or above (for example: SVQ3 Care plus an HNC) together with relevant experience of working with children or young people. You must also be able to demonstrate awareness of the key elements of working with people affected by disability as well as an understanding of, and commitment to, young people’s rights.

At Aberlour we want to make sure every child and young person has the love, support and opportunity they need to reach their potential. If you share the same vision, we want you to join our team. To have a look at our values to understand more about what we are looking for from our employees please see our website for further information.

What we offer...

As well as a supportive team and excellent training opportunities, we want all our employees to feel valued and rewarded for the vital work they do. When you work with us, we'll recognise your efforts with generous annual leave, an excellent employer pension scheme and a range of deals and discounts across various retailers.

Do you have relevant experience of working with children and young people with a disability and/or autism or relevant experience in a similar sector/work environment?

About Aberlour Options Fife – Continuing Care

At Aberlour we listen to understand what our young people want and need within our local area. Our Options Fife Continuing Care service in Glenrothes supports young people with learning disabilities and/or autism to live and thrive within the local community.

This service will be home to 4 young people aged 16 plus who will all have their own individual flat. Our rota has been drafted to suit the needs of the young people.

What we are looking for....

Our relief workers play a crucial role in supporting our team. This work is offered as 12.5 hour shifts plus sleepovers following a residential rota to provide cover when required.

If you have an interest in working with young people, we would like to hear from you. Ideally, candidates will have social care experience, an understanding of autism, complex needs and disability. You will hold, or be willing to work towards, a relevant professional qualification at SCQF level 7 or above (for example: SVQ3 Care plus an HNC) together with relevant experience of working with children or young people. You must also be able to demonstrate awareness of the key elements of working with people affected by disability as well as an understanding of, and commitment to, young people’s rights.

At Aberlour we want to make sure every child and young person has the love, support and opportunity they need to reach their potential. If you share the same vision, we want you to

join our team. To have a look at our values to understand more about what we are looking for from our employees please see our website for further information

Aberlour’s values are critical and drive everything we do. To have a look at our values please click here.

What we offer…

As well as a supportive team and excellent training opportunities, we want all our employees to feel valued and rewarded for the vital work they do. When you work with us, we'll recognise your efforts with generous annual leave, an excellent employer pension scheme and a range of deals and discounts across various retailers.

Firefly International’s vision is to promote peace, stability and tolerance in communities affected by war. We support locally-led projects in areas severely affected by conflict that provide safe and inclusive spaces for children to learn and thrive. By focusing on education, the arts, health and well-being, we help to reduce local tensions and promote peaceful dialogue. Currently we support projects in Bosnia Herzegovina and Syria, and support Palestinian communities through funding to partners in Palestine and Egypt.

Firefly International is looking for a part-time Fundraising Manager to lead our work on fundraising, including individual and legacy giving.

The Fundraising Manager position is a new post for Firefly International. This position has been made possible through a specific three-year grant we have been awarded to improve our organisational capacity and strengthen our fundraising systems, in particular for individual and legacy giving. We are currently reviewing our supporter stewardship and finalising a strategy for legacy and in memory giving and this post will be key for its delivery.

The main purpose of this post is to lead the development of this work on legacy giving and related organisational capacity development, to play a key role in Firefly’s wider fundraising and to co-ordinate closely with other colleagues in our small team of four, particularly those working on finance and on communications and external engagement.

The objective of this post is to strengthen Firefly’s current fundraising approaches and systems with the ultimate aim of increasing the charity’s income and thereby the support available for our partners and the children our joint work serves.

Responsiblities

The Fundraising Manager will be responsible for:

- Leading work to develop and deliver Firefly’s legacy fundraising approach as a key element within a wider fundraising strategy including in memory giving, community fundraising, etc.

- Identifying related capacity improvements required (e.g. database use, CRM information quality, external communications materials, etc.) and implementing such improvements.

- Contributing to Firefly’s wider fundraising strategy development and delivery.

- Representing Firefly when required, for example at meetings with potential donors, supporters or at fundraising events.

- Helping to shape strategies for, and undertaking, supporter engagement and stewardship.

- Managing key relationships across the Firefly team, Board, with supporters, their families and important interlocutors such as solicitors.

This Fundraising Manager post has no supervisory responsibilities. However, responsibilities may periodically, and in agreement with the post-holder, involve the oversight and support of volunteers or interns.

Person Specifications

Required experience and qualifications for this Fundraising Manager role would include:

- At least 3 years’ experience of fundraising.

- At least 3 years’ experience of supporter stewardship and engagement.

- Sensitivity and strong communication skills – the ability to engage a variety of people on potentially difficult topics and advocate and express themselves clearly.

- People skills and experience of relationship management.

- Attention to detail and a methodical approach to internal systems and external communications.

- Experience of financial management and analysis of fundraising income.

- Experience of and competence in using CRM systems, preferably Donorfy (Firefly’s CRM).

- Understanding of the constraints of a small charity, and willingness to be adaptable and supportive member of a small team.

- Fluent English and strong written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable experience and qualifications for this Fundraising Manager role would include:

- Experience of legacy and in memory fundraising.

- Membership of Chartered Institute of Fundraising.

- Knowledge of the Scottish charity sector and/or of global development work.

- Knowledge and experience of ‘in memory’ giving.

- Knowledge and experience of fundraising for charity endowment funds.

- Training qualifications in CRM systems and/or fundraising.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK or be eligible to obtain the right to work in the UK by the start date. Firefly International is not able to sponsor a visa for this role.

The Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE) is Scotland’s National Academy. Through the expertise of our Fellowship and the work of our staff, we bring together knowledge, ideas, and people to help address the most important issues facing Scotland and the wider world.

Our Fellowship of over 1,800 individuals spans academia, business, public service, the arts, and civil society. Alongside this, the RSE delivers a wide-ranging programme of research support, policy advice, public engagement, and international collaboration.

We are a collaborative, purpose-driven organisation with a strong commitment to supporting our people and promoting a positive and inclusive working culture.

About the role

We are seeking a strategic and creative Marketing Officer to join the RSE’s Communications team. Our communications function is central to the RSE’s mission to ‘make knowledge useful’ by growing the RSE’s audience, encouraging greater participation in its activities and outputs, and increasing understanding of its relevance to the whole of Scotland and beyond. Marketing and communications support the RSE’s key programme areas: policy advice, research awards, public engagement, young people, and international.

You’ll collaborate and engage with range of stakeholders, including internal colleagues, the Fellowship (our members), academia, industry, civic society and counterparts in partner organisations.

This is an exciting new role to play an important part in bringing people across Scotland together to engage with evidence, ideas, and informed debate.

About you

You will bring:

• Proven experience in leading and managing high-quality marketing campaigns, primarily across digital platforms

• Strong expertise in utilising social media platforms and direct email marketing to enhance engagement, promote events, and maximise outreach

• Ability to plan, prioritise, and manage multiple projects under pressure while staying within budget

• Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders

• Excellent written communication and visual storytelling skills

• Experience in working with designers, photographers, videographers and printers

• Outstanding organisational skills and attention to detail

This role is perfect for someone who is able to demonstrate strong previous communications experience, along with a track record delivering insight-led campaigns and is excited by our mission to make knowledge useful for everyone.

Join Our Team as a Senior Communications and Administration Officer

Spinal Injuries Scotland is looking for a senior Communications and Administration Officer to join our team, working closely with the CEO, fellow colleagues, and volunteers contributing to the valuable work the charity does supporting members with a spinal cord injury.

You will lead the day-to-day administration of the organisation, financial administration, enquiries and communications across social media, the website and newsletter as well as supporting across events.

This will be a permanent appointment to a varied role where you will be a key member of a small team supported by a backroom office of professionals.

Help Shape Good Governance at the SLCC

The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (SLCC) is the independent body responsible for handling complaints about legal practitioners in Scotland and providing oversight of the relevant regulatory bodies. We play an important role in maintaining public confidence in legal services and the sector as a whole and are preparing for significant change as we implement the reforms brought in by the Regulation of Legal Services (Scotland) Act 2025

We are looking to appoint an Independent External Member to join our Audit & Risk Committee.

This is an opportunity to bring your expertise, insight and independent perspective to support our Board in overseeing governance, risk management, financial stewardship and organisational assurance.

About the Role

The Audit & Risk Committee supports our Board by providing scrutiny, challenge and assurance across a wide range of areas including:

• Governance and accountability
• Risk management and internal control
• Financial reporting and stewardship of levy income and public funds
• Internal and external audit
• Cyber security and information governance
• Business continuity and organisational resilience
• Fraud prevention and whistleblowing
• Health and safety assurance
• Compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements

As an Independent External Member, you will contribute to Committee discussions, review reports and assurance information, ask constructive questions and help the Board gain confidence that risks are being effectively managed and that appropriate controls are in place.

Who We Are Looking For

All applicants should be able to demonstrate:

• experience in at least one relevant area such as governance, audit, risk, finance, compliance, regulation or organisational assurance;
• experience scrutinising complex information and providing constructive challenge;
• sound judgement, independence and integrity; and
• an understanding of effective governance and accountability.

We would particularly welcome experience in:

• audit or accountancy;
• risk management;
• cyber security or information governance;
• health and safety governance;
• regulatory or public-sector environments;
• board or committee membership; or
• organisational, digital or service transformation.
• Operating at senior executive, non-executive, board, committee or an equivalent strategic level.

You do not need to be a lawyer or have worked in legal services.

More important is your ability to analyse information, exercise sound judgement, provide constructive challenge and work collaboratively with Board members and senior staff.

What You'll Bring

You will be able to demonstrate:

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Independence of judgement
• A commitment to integrity, accountability and public service
• The confidence to provide constructive challenge where appropriate
• The ability to work effectively as part of a committee
• Experience of scrutinising complex information, risks and controls, and using that analysis to provide proportionate and constructive challenge.

Time Commitment

The Committee normally meets four times each year, with the option to attend in person or online. Papers are provided in advance. Additional reading or occasional development sessions may be required.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to public service in Scotland, supporting good governance and helping ensure public resources are used effectively and responsibly in what is a key sector for our communities and economy.

You will join an organisation that values openness, integrity, continuous improvement and constructive challenge as we progress much needed reforms in the legal sector.

Remuneration

This role is remunerated at an hourly rate of £35.71 and travel expenses may be claimed.

Pregnancy Counselling & Care Scotland (PCCS) is seeking new Trustees to help shape the future of our charity as we celebrate 50 years of supporting families through pregnancy, loss and early parenthood.

Through our Baby Bank and Specialist Perinatal Counselling Service, we provide practical and emotional support to individuals and families across Edinburgh and the Lothians.

We are particularly keen to hear from people with skills in

1. Finance: we are seeking a new Treasurer to help oversee our financial stewardship and effective financial governance
2. IT and digital systems: as effective use of data is intrinsic to all our work
3. Fundraising: to help with our income diversification and financial sustainability
4. Partnership working: to strengthen our community engagement, such as one of our referral partners

We welcome people who share our values and want to use their experience and perspective to help strengthen our governance, sustainability and impact. Previous Trustee experience is not essential.