About Us

Borders Independent Advocacy Service (BIAS) has established itself as one of Scotland’s leading providers of independent advocacy, delivering exceptional services since 1995. At the heart of our work are the rights of advocacy partners and the power of their voices to bring about positive change.

We provide individual, issue-based independent advocacy for people across the Scottish Borders. We work alongside corporate parents and communities to broaden understanding, and with policymakers, leaders and elected representatives locally and nationally to shape law, policy and practice based on the lived experience of advocacy partners in Scottish Borders.

About the Role

BIAS is seeking passionate, values-driven individuals to join our Board of Trustees and help shape the future of our organisation. If you have experience in finance, HR, law, or advocacy, and a passion for supporting others, we would love to hear from you. We are looking to strengthen our Board to help guide the charity forward.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a dedicated and experienced team.
• Make a real impact in your community.
• Flexible meeting options (in person and online).
• Help us continue our important work and make a difference.

What does the role involve?

Board Members support the strategic direction, governance, and sustainability of Borders Independent Advocacy Service. Responsibilities include:

• Attending quarterly Board meetings (held both online and in person).
• Attending occasional additional meetings, particularly during key development periods.
• Meetings usually lasting less than 2 hours
• Reviewing Board papers in advance, which are circulated by email (hard copies available on request)
• Supporting good governance and effective decision-making.
• Acting as an ambassador for BIAS.
• Contributing skills, expertise, and insight.
• Supporting the organisation to achieve its strategic objectives.

This is a voluntary role, offering the opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of advocacy partners across the Scottish Borders and contribute to the organisation’s continued growth.

What we offer

• The opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives.
• A supportive, inclusive and values-led Board.
• Induction, training, and ongoing development.
• Opportunities to contribute strategically to a growing organisation.
• Experience of charity governance and strategic leadership.

Ochil View Housing Association Ltd. is an ambitious social landlord committed to providing good quality affordable housing and high standards of customer service to over 1450 households in Clackmannanshire and West Fife.

Ochil View Housing Association Ltd. is an ambitious social landlord committed to providing good quality affordable housing and high standards of customer service to over 1450 households in Clackmannanshire and West Fife.

We wish to recruit to our new Customer Services Team suitably qualified, skilled, and enthusiastic individuals for the following post: Customer Service Assistant

The Customer Services Team Assistant will report directly to the Tenant Engagement & Communication Officer for all matters associated with frontline customer services.

To be first point of contact for all customer enquiries to the Association.

To assist all Departments of the Association with the delivery of an effective administration service.

To contribute to achieving the targets and performance measures set for the Association in relation to Customer Service and the post.

For further information on these posts, particulars are also available for download below:

If you wish to speak to someone: Tel. 01259 722899

(No CV’s or Recruitment Agency referrals)

About Us:

Murray’s Initiative (formally known as Glasgow Council on Alcohol) is an independent Scottish charity that works to reduce alcohol and drug-related harm at both individual and community levels. Established in 1965, Murray’s Initiative adopts a long-term, trauma-informed and assetbased approach to changing the culture around substance use. Its services are built on a person-centred, harm-reduction model, supporting people whether their goal is to reduce consumption or achieve abstinence.

Murray’s Initiative offers free, confidential counselling services for people concerned about their own or someone else's drinking. Murray’s Initiative delivers a range of interventions including groupwork and employability support as well as a number of holistic and inclusive services, such as a women’s service for survivors of gender-based violence, young person's peer education service, LGBTQ+ health and wellbeing support and tailored wellbeing programmes.

Murray’s Initiative is also a recognised provider of professional development, offering a comprehensive training portfolio including education aimed at increasing awareness of alcohol use and promoting healthier lifestyles, COSCA Counselling Skills and a Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Murray’s Initiative deliver services over 6 days per week and throughout Glasgow, East Dunbartonshire and East Renfrewshire, helping people make meaningful, positive change in their lives.

The foundation of Murray’s Initiative is our supportive and inclusive culture for all who engage and work with us.

About the Role:

The role of the Employment Advisor is to prepare participants for further training, education or work and support them through the job search, application and interview process; providing them with skills, motivation, and confidence to move into suitable sustainable employment.

The Employment Advisor will make a real impact to individuals’ day to day lives as they uniquely tailor their personal development, offer emotional and practical support and set realistic goals as part of their journey to employability opportunities.

The Employment Advisor will report to the Service Manager - Employability

This post requires membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme for children and protected adults. Successful applicants will be required to join the PVG Scheme.

Main Purpose of Job

• Provide tailored, one-to-one support to help disabled people find, secure, and sustain employment using the supported employment 5 stage model
• Develop disabled people to achieve and maintain long-term employment targets
• Identify and prioritise the development of employer engagement for Triple E
• Build strong employer relationships to support the progression of clients into employment and/or modern apprenticeships
• Income generate via DWP Access to Work to cover stage 5 of the process

Aberlour Options Lothian, Prestonpans

Aberlour Options Lothian offers a range of short break services to children and young people with complex needs. We offer a safe, homely environment for a child to come and stay for a short break that gives their families a rest from their caring role. During that break, children enjoy a range of fun activities and experiences with our staff. Our service is very much a ‘home from home’ for the children who stay with us. We are within easy commuting distance of Edinburgh, Midlothian and East Lothian with access via the number 26, 111 and 124 bus routes.

The difference we make to families:

“It’s not easy to accept that sometimes you need help. We had reached rock bottom, but Aberlour Options Lothian was that lifesaving buoyancy aid.

It wasn't easy accepting leaving my son there especially in the early days when it was new to everyone. It is a safe and welcoming place and a second home in many respects now. Somewhere he is safe, cared for and has loads of fun with the carers and other children.

It’s not just about respite; we have received help with managing behaviour, preparing for hospital visits and operations. Help and advice when there seemed to be no one else listening or who understands. It’s hard to look back to where we were but no we wouldn't be here today without their help and support.

To sum it up: Saved our lives. Peace of mind. Finally a rest.”

What we are looking for....

Our relief workers play a crucial role in supporting our team. This work is offered on a casual, hourly paid basis to provide cover during staff absence and/or particularly busy periods. Availability should be specified on your application form. As part of a small team, you will ensure that the highest level of physical and emotional care is provided to the children and young people. Experience in this type of work is preferred however we will consider all applications. The service opens Wednesday’s afterschool and from Friday 11am to Monday 12pm. As such, the requirement is to work mainly weekends. Shifts at weekends are 8am - 8pm or 12pm - 10pm and include sleepovers and wakened night shifts.

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 click here.

What we offer...

You will receive a planned and supported induction consisting of a varied training programme, including Child Protection. You will be working alongside a highly motivated and skilled team. Find out more about our Employee Benefits and our commitment to Equality and Diversity on our website.

Aberlour is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our service users and uses a thorough and rigorous recruitment and selection process including PVG Scheme checks to ensure this commitment is not compromised.

Applications are welcome from diverse ethnic minority and cultural communities, and under-represented faith and religious groups.

The Society is looking for a new member of staff to deliver its financial, HR and operational workflows following the retirement of the current Finance Manager. This role provides essential day-to-day support across finance, HR administration and organisational operations, ensuring accurate transaction processing, efficient workflows and reliable coordination across departments.

Job Description

The Finance & Operations Officer is responsible for day-to-day financial processing, HR administration and operational coordination. The role ensures accurate financial records, smooth administrative processes and effective support for staff across the Society. The postholder works closely with the Finance Manager to maintain strong financial controls, support compliance, and contribute to the efficient running of the organisation.

The Finance & Operations Officer liaises with all areas of the Society and helps provide reports and documentation to the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee and Council. They are line managed by the Finance Manager,

The Society is looking for a new member of staff to develop, manage and coordinate the financial operations of the Society following the retirement of the current post holder. This is a key role providing strategic financial leadership, ensuring strong financial governance, accurate management information, and long-term financial sustainability.

Job Description

The Finance Manager is responsible for strategic financial leadership, ensuring robust financial controls, statutory compliance, and the delivery of accurate and timely financial information.

The role oversees financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, restricted fund management, audit and year end processes, investment oversight, HR administration, and operational workflows. It also supports the modernisation of financial systems and digital processes to ensure efficiency and good governance. to the Director, Treasurer, SMT and trustees. They attend and provide reports to the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee and Council, attend SMT meetings as required, and line manage the Finance & Operations Officer. They are line managed by the Director.

Are you passionate about working with people in a person-centred way? Do you want to work in a small team making a big difference in young people’s lives?

If so, then our Key Worker role may be the one for you.

About Our City Community

Cyrenians City Community provides accommodation for up to 7 young people who will have experienced a tough reality, potentially as a consequence of family breakdown, homelessness, drug or alcohol issues, or poor mental health. The Community provides a safe and stable environment for young people to live, learn and develop together. Our unique approach to supported accommodation helps young people to develop their skills and build supportive relationships.

About the role

The post holder will work as part of a small team to ensure the Community is a homely, welcoming and safe space for all residents. The main responsibilities of the role are:

·Working alongside residents to develop their own support plans and future goals.

·Encouraging and supporting residents to be active in the day to day running of the community, including being part of all decision making.

·Providing support and supervision to our residential peer volunteers.

About You

We are looking for a flexible, well organised and passionate individual who is aware of the challenges young people face. You will also have:

·Experience of working with young people

·Strong communication and relationship building skills

·A commitment to providing the highest quality of care

How we’ll support you

You will have a supportive line manager who, alongside an experienced and knowledgeable team will provide full induction and training on all aspects of your role. You will be joining a staff team who is always striving to develop further. This means there will be great opportunities for you to both learn and develop, while sharing your existing skills and experiences with others.

You’ll also have access to wider Cyrenians support, including our learning and development programme, and staff wellbeing services.

About us

At Cyrenians we tackle the causes and consequences of homelessness by taking a Public Health Approach to Homelessness Prevention. We take a values-led and relationships-based approach to delivering all our services.

You can find out more about our impact and our values online.

The Minister for Public Finance is seeking to appoint one new Member to the Board of Revenue Scotland.

Appointment of Member to the Board of Revenue Scotland

OVERVIEW

Since 2015, Revenue Scotland has been responsible for collecting almost £9 billion from two devolved taxes, Land and Buildings Transaction Tax and Scottish Landfill Tax. Scottish Aggregates Tax came into effect on 1 April 2026 and we will add two additional taxes to this portfolio in the near future: Air Departure Tax (ADT) and the Scottish Building Safety Levy (SBSL). Revenue Scotland currently has just over 100 staff and a senior leadership team of five led by the Chief Executive.

The Board of Revenue Scotland is currently made up of one Chairperson and six Board Members. The Chair and all other Board members are non-executives. The Board is collectively responsible for the leadership and direction of Revenue Scotland, for ensuring that the organisation carries out its statutory functions effectively and efficiently, and for ensuring that it achieves the aims and objectives agreed between Revenue Scotland and the Scottish Ministers, as recorded in the Revenue Scotland Corporate Plan.

To enable the Board to deal with more subject-specific matters it has formed two subcommittees, the Audit and Risk Committee (ARC) and the Staffing and Equalities Committee (SEC). The terms of reference for these committees can be found within the Board Standing Orders on our website.

All Board Members must adhere to the Revenue Scotland Code of Conduct.

THE ROLE OF A BOARD MEMBER

As a Board Members at Revenue Scotland you will play a key role in the running of the organisation. The role of a Board Member is to work with the other Board Members to fulfil the responsibilities for the Board, which are:

· Have collective responsibility for the actions and decisions of Revenue Scotland;

· Set strategic direction to deliver the functions of Revenue Scotland;

· Ensure effective governance of the organisation;

· Ensure that Revenue Scotland meets staff management responsibilities;

Provide leadership and promote effectiveness, efficiency, economy and equality throughout Revenue Scotland; and

Protect and enhance public confidence in Revenue Scotland and in the services that it provides to key stakeholders, taxpayers and their agents.

To find out more about the role, please register on any of the following webinars where you will have an opportunity to ask questions:

· Tuesday 22 September 2026: 5.30 pm – 6.30 pm hosted by Changing the Chemistry (CtC) where you will hear from our Chief Executive and Chair of the Board. This is a public event open to all. You do not need to be a CtC member to attend. Please click here to register;

· Monday 28 September 2026: 5.30 pm – 6.30 pm where you will have an opportunity to hear from our Board Members and the Senior Leadership team. Please click here to register.

Further information

You can join a webinar to hear directly from Revenue Scotland officials or you can contact Johanna Boyd, Chief Executive of Revenue Scotland to discuss the role: ChiefExecutive@Revenue.Scot

REMUNERATION AND TIME COMMITMENT

Remuneration for this post will be £333.52 per day (reviewed annually) for every 7.5 hours. This includes meeting preparation and time devoted to performing your functions on a pro rata basis. Remuneration is non-pensionable and reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.

The time commitment is 36 days per year to performing your functions as and when required. This time will be a mix of daytime Board and Committee meeting, fortnightly Board conference call and reading documents to prepare for meetings. You may need to attend additional meetings exceptionally subject to the Board’s ongoing business need.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Applicants must meet all the Priority and Essential Criteria.

Priority Criterion

1. Organisational Development and Change

Essential Criteria

1. Strategic Thinking

2. Analytical and Decision-making skills

3. Governance and Risk Management

4. Engagement, collaboration and constructive challenge

The following criterion is desirable.

Desirable Criteria

1. Strategic HR background

2. Data and Digital Technology

Accurate finances, effective systems and well-organised administration are essential to FST’s ability to support its members and deliver its work across Scotland’s performing arts sector.

That’s why this role matters.

We’re looking for someone with practical experience of day-to-day bookkeeping and administration who enjoys working accurately, keeping things organised and providing a helpful service. Working closely with the Operations and Finance Coordinator and colleagues across FST, you will help ensure that our finances, office operations and wider team activity run smoothly.

If that sounds like the kind of work that motivates you, we’d be delighted to hear from you!