Use your finance expertise to help secure a future for bumblebees. The Bumblebee Conservation Trust is looking for a Trustee & Finance Committee Chair to join our Board and support the strong financial stewardship of a science-led conservation charity.

You will chair our Finance Committee and provide strategic oversight of financial planning, reporting, controls, reserves and risk, working with fellow Trustees, our Chief Executive and senior team to help the Trust remain resilient, well governed and able to deliver lasting impact for bumblebees, pollinators, people and nature.

We are seeking a qualified accountant with strong financial management experience, sound judgement and the ability to explain financial information clearly. Charity finance experience would be welcome but is not essential. We warmly encourage applications from people who are new to trusteeship as well as those with previous Board or committee experience.

Based anywhere in the UK. Time commitment is around one day a month.

Sacro is a Scottish community justice organisation with a powerful purpose: to help people move forward, rebuild lives and create safer communities. For 55 years, we have delivered innovative services across Community Justice, Community Safety and Public Protection, supporting people affected by harm, conflict and offending.

Joining Sacro means being part of work that offers hope, protection and real opportunities for positive change.

We’re proud to be recognised as:

• Investing in Volunteers accredited
• Investors in People Gold
• A Living Wage Employer
• A Disability Confident Committed employer

About the Role

We’re seeking a Justice Worker to join a new Scottish Government-funded Bail Support pilot programme. This is a unique opportunity to help shape and deliver a new service that aims to improve outcomes for people involved in the justice system while contributing to safe and stronger communities across Scotland.

Working with people assessed by Justice Social Work as suitable for supervised bail, but who have instead been granted bail without supervision, you will provide practical, person-centred support to help them understand and comply with their bail conditions.

You will work collaboratively with Justice Social Work and a range of partner agencies to help individuals access the services and support they need to improve their wellbeing and deliver positive longer-term changes.

As part of an overall 18-month pilot, the successful candidate will join the service in October for an initial 15 months, with referrals expected to commence in November. While funding is currently in place for the pilot period, there is potential for the service to continue beyond this timeframe.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day service delivery, including case management, engaging compassionately with people supported, working in partnership and enabling connection with local support and communities.
• Assess risk and need, produce clear reports, maintain case records and effectively manage competing priorities.
• Develop tailored intervention and action plans to support positive outcomes across a range of person-centred needs including accommodation, education, employment, life skills, wellbeing, health, relationships and substance misuse.

Required Skills & Experience

• A valid driving license and access to a car are essential for this post
• Experience of supporting people who have a history of offending behaviour and/or substance misuse
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective multi-agency partnerships.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet competing demands.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle, with the ability to travel as required.

Benefits

At Sacro, we know our people are our greatest asset. That’s why we offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• Flexible working options
• 8% employer pension contribution
• 31 days’ annual leave + bonus birthday off
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Enhanced company sick pay

Plus, a range of additional benefits, including death in service cover, cycle to work scheme, wellbeing support and everyday shopping discounts.

LEAP Sports is looking for a passionate and motivated Project Officer – Highlands & Moray to lead our OUT and About in the Highlands project.

The project aims to improve the mental wellbeing of LGBTIQ+ people across the Highlands and Moray through sport, physical activity and the outdoors. You’ll work directly with local LGBTIQ+ communities, develop opportunities for people to get active, build partnerships with local organisations and support sports clubs and groups to become more inclusive.

We’re looking for someone with experience of community engagement and partnership working, a strong understanding of equality and LGBTIQ+ inclusion, and a belief in the positive role sport and physical activity can play in health and wellbeing.

The role is 18 hours per week and home-based within the Highlands or Moray, with regular travel across the area. Some evening and weekend work will be required.

Columcille are recruiting a Support Worker to support adults with learning disabilities in our day support service. You will provide support in our centre and in the community to several different individuals, on a one-to-one basis and group based support.

Columcille’s mission is to provide creative activities for people with additional needs in a supportive environment that fosters relationships, skills development, and improves physical and emotional wellbeing. We offer creative workshops (pottery, print, craft, art, gardening, cooking), performing arts (dance, music, drama), holistic therapies as well as access to community facilities.

This role involves working with a range of individuals with different needs. We are looking for someone experienced in supporting adults with learning disabilities including autism. The post holder will support individuals to take part in our activities so any previous interest and experience of these would be desirable. The main qualities we are looking for is someone with great support skills, respect, insight into people and a willingness to participate and learn about our activities.

The role holder will be part of a supportive team, with access to regular support and supervision, training and professional and personal development opportunities. There is a generous annual leave entitlement and competitive salary which increases annually.

For more information go to columcille.org.uk

Fife Women’s Aid are looking for an additional full-time member of staff to increase the capacity of our existing MARAC team, working with women experiencing domestic abuse who are at high levels of risk.

If you want to help make a difference in the lives of women, children and young people with experience of domestic abuse, have direct experience of providing one to one person-centred support, an understanding of the causes and impacts of domestic abuse along with good interpersonal skills then you may be the person we are looking for. Applicants will have at least 2 years’ experience of working in a support or advocacy role. The MARAC team is a small supportive team with a wealth of experience to share with new workers. Training will also be provided for the successful candidates.

The successful applicant(s) will have at least SVQ Level III or equivalent level of qualification in social care or other relevant subject, or equivalent experience and willingness to work towards a qualification.

Please join us for an online session to find out more about FWA MARAC service. This will be at 6.30pm on Monday 19th October. Please confirm your attendance to info@fifewomensaid.org.uk and we will send you details of the zoom meeting. We hope to see you there.

Fife Women’s Aid is a feminist organisation and strives to be a supportive and empowering employer offering competitive terms and conditions.

Membership of Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme is a requirement for this post.

If you would like further information about the post, please contact Claire Rigby, Team Manager at claire.rigby@fifewomensaid.org.uk.

At Waverley Housing, we are committed to providing great homes and great services to our customers across the Scottish Borders.

We are looking for an experienced, motivated and customer-focused Housing Officer to provide a comprehensive housing and tenancy management service. This is a varied frontline role in which you will work closely with tenants, colleagues and partner organisations to sustain tenancies, protect rental income and help create safe, well-managed neighbourhoods.

You will manage your own workload and make sound day-to-day decisions within the relevant legal and regulatory framework. The role involves regular travel across our communities and visits to tenants in their homes, including responding calmly and professionally to complex or sensitive situations.

What you will be doing

• Managing tenancies and estates, ensuring tenancy conditions are understood and upheld.
• Preventing, managing and recovering rent arrears while supporting tenants to sustain their homes.
• Investigating anti-social behaviour complaints and neighbourhood disputes and working with partners to reach appropriate resolutions.
• Supporting the re-let of homes through accompanied viewings, tenancy sign-ups and settling-in or sustainability visits.
• Managing competing priorities, maintaining accurate records and contributing to performance targets and continuous improvement.
• Sharing knowledge and working collaboratively with Housing Assistants and colleagues across Waverley Housing.

What we are looking for

• Significant experience in a housing management role or a broadly similar customer-facing role.
• Knowledge of relevant housing and benefits legislation, with the confidence to apply tenancy and management conditions fairly and consistently.
• Strong communication, judgement and problem-solving skills, including the ability to handle contentious and sensitive issues.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills, with the ability to work independently, meet deadlines and balance competing priorities.
• A full driving licence.

Why join Waverley Housing

This is an opportunity to make a visible difference to tenants and communities across the Scottish Borders. You will join a supportive team, work in a role with real variety and responsibility, and have opportunities to develop your professional knowledge and housing career.

If you share our commitment to delivering responsive, fair and effective services, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Join Our Growing Team

As our organisation continues to grow and develop, we are expanding our team and are delighted to be recruiting for a number of new roles, including the introduction of a dedicated Administration function.

Our new team will provide high-quality, consistent administrative support to our Chief Executive, Senior Leadership Team and wider organisation, helping teams to work effectively, streamline processes and focus on delivering our charitable objectives.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation at a time of positive development and growth, where your skills and contribution will directly support the delivery of our services and make a meaningful difference to the people and communities we support.

We are seeking an organised, proactive and customer-focused Administrator to provide high quality support across Beatson Cancer Charity and help drive an efficient, professional administration service.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join Beatson Cancer Charity in a newly created Administrator role within a developing centralised administration function. Reporting to the Administration Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring colleagues across the organisation receive consistent, responsive and professional administrative support.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing efficient administrative support to the Administration Manager and wider teams.
• Coordinating meetings, preparing agendas, taking minutes and monitoring actions.
• Preparing, formatting and maintaining documents, reports, correspondence and templates.
• Maintaining accurate records, trackers, filing systems and databases.
• Supporting document management systems and administrative procedures.
• Welcoming visitors and answering telephone enquiries.
• Providing reception cover when required.
• Ordering office supplies and supporting general office administration.
• Using Microsoft Office and digital systems for scheduling, record keeping and communication.
• Assisting with continuous improvement of administrative processes.
• Handling confidential information appropriately.
• Working collaboratively across teams.

Benefits

• 40 days annual leave including Public Holidays.
• Generous pension scheme with 7% employer and 3% employee contributions.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference to people affected by cancer.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme providing 24/7 confidential wellbeing, financial and legal support.

About you

You will have:

• Minimum of 2 years' administrative experience in a busy and professional environment.
• Proven experience in:
  • Taking accurate minutes.
  • Recording actions.
  • Producing clear meeting documentation.
• Confident user of Microsoft Office applications, including:
  • Outlook
  • Word
  • Excel
  • Teams
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills.
• Proactive, reliable, and able to work effectively both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Able to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Committed to maintaining confidentiality at all times.

About Beatson Cancer Charity

Beatson Cancer Charity supports and enhances the treatment, care and wellbeing of current, former and future cancer patients and their families. Working in partnership with the NHS, The Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre and all related facilities. We also offer the wider community a unique opportunity to contribute to the advancement of cancer care.

Other roles you may have experience of could include:

Administrative Assistant, Office Administrator, Business Support Administrator, Office Assistant, Team Administrator, Executive Assistant, Clerical Assistant, Reception Administrator, Coordinator, Business Support Officer and Operations Administrator.

About Us

Lambhill Stables is a community owned charity in the North of Glasgow providing recreational, education-al, training and employment opportunities. Our aims are to develop and deliver programmes of communi-ty-based activities in support of our provisions, to engage in viable and socially inclusive activity and to do so in a sustainable way.

About the role

As an experienced Bookkeeper with proven track record, you will be responsible for the day-to-day admin-istration of finance in relation to the charity and its projects.

It is essential that you are IT literate and have experience of Sage One / Xero and Microsoft Office applica-tions. As part of a small staff team, you should be a team player and able to work with minimal supervision and possess a flexible attitude regarding whatever presents itself from day to day.

Experience, knowledge and understanding of charitable bookkeeping is essential.

Office hours are usually between 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday with half hour for lunch. The work pattern of the successful applicant will be negotiated with the General Manager but must facilitate the smooth running of the charity and its financial operations.

Reporting to the General Manager, accountant and Board of Directors you will possess the following skills and attributes.

Every day people with chest, heart and stroke conditions are leaving hospital scared and alone. You can be part of our mission to make sure that there is no life half lived in Scotland. By joining Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland (CHSS) as an Impact and Evaluation Officer you can be the difference between people just surviving and really living. You will be part of Scotland’s leading health charity providing support to people with chest, heart and stroke conditions and Long Covid to live life to the full again.

What the role will involve

The role's purpose is to provide support across CHSS’s impact and evaluation framework, helping to strengthen how the charity understands, demonstrates and improves the difference it makes for people with our conditions.

Working directly with the Impact and Evaluation Manager, the postholder will support the consistent application of evaluation practice, use of insight and outcome reporting across CHSS. The role will support teams with evaluation planning, data collection, analysis and reporting.

A core component of the role will be supporting the Service Delivery team to maintain high quality and effective insights for the Community Healthcare Support Service Model. The postholder will maintain strong engagement with the Service Delivery team and response rates from service users, ensuring that everyone who accesses our services has an opportunity to feedback on their outcomes and experiences.

Benefits of working with us

CHSS offers a shorter full-time working week of 32.5 hours alongside a range of organisational benefits including: Company pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, company sick pay, employee welfare support and life assurance.

CHSS also supports flexible recruitment through Working Families and we are “Happy to Talk Flexible Working”.

In line with our commitment to safeguarding, this role is subject to a PVG check. CHSS is committed to equality of opportunity and to providing a service which is free from unfair and unlawful discrimination. We therefore aim to ensure that no applicant, volunteer or member of staff is unfairly treated on the grounds of offending background.

The STAR Centre is seeking two full-time Outreach Support and Advocacy Workers (35 hours per week) who will work across North and South Ayrshire, with one worker based in each area. Full details of the requirements for these posts are contained in the application packs.

This is an essential car user post. Only applicants who have a full, clean drivers licence and the use of a car for the workday will be considered.