Burnfoot Community Futures (BCF) is a community development trust based in Burnfoot, Hawick – the largest social housing area in the Scottish Borders.

We are seeking to employ a Youth Development Officer to lead and oversee delivery of the CashBack Burnfoot Youth Project, working alongside community partners and building on ongoing work to address antisocial behaviour and improve outcomes for young people in Burnfoot.

The Youth Development Officer will report to the Hub Manager and work closely with staff, sessional workers and partner organisations to ensure high-quality delivery of the project.

The Role

The purpose of this role is to coordinate, develop and oversee the delivery of the CashBack Burnfoot Youth Project, ensuring it delivers meaningful, engaging and supportive opportunities for young people aged 10–25.

The postholder will work in partnership with organisations including:

• Escape Youth Services
• G10 Sports
• Hawick Boxing Club
• A Positive Start CIC

The role will ensure the project contributes to improving young people’s wellbeing, confidence, skills and life chances, while supporting wider community safety and engagement.

The postholder will be based at Burnfoot Community Hub.

Project Overview

The CashBack Burnfoot Youth Project delivers a structured, year-round programme including:

• Multi-sport sessions (36 weeks)
• Rugby sessions (36 weeks)
• Boxing sessions (24 weeks)
• Youth club sessions (46 weeks)
• Youth café sessions (46 weeks)
• Junior Global Ambassadors programme (35 weeks)
• Street-based youth work
• One-to-one targeted support for young people

Responsibilities

The postholder will:

• Oversee the planning, coordination and delivery of all project activities
• Work alongside, sessional staff and partners to deliver a varied programme
• Ensure sessions are safe, inclusive and engaging for young people
• Build and maintain strong relationships with delivery partners
• Coordinate input from partner organisations to ensure quality and consistency
• Work collaboratively with local services, schools and community groups
• Promote positive participation and reduce antisocial behaviour
• Continuously improve the programme based on:
  • Young people’s feedback
  • Community need
  • Partner input
• Support development of new activities aligned with project aims
• Ensure accurate data collection including:
  • Attendance
  • Outcomes
  • Case studies
• Coordinate reporting to funders in line with CashBack for Communities requirements
• Demonstrate impact against agreed outcomes
• Support and guide sessional staff and volunteers
• Ensure safeguarding and health & safety standards are met
• Contribute to wider community development work where appropriate
• Support sustainability of the project and future funding opportunities
• Be a self-starter able to take initiative
• Work both strategically and operationally
• Be flexible and adaptable in a small organisation setting
• Undertake administrative duties as required
• Deliver against funding outcomes and targets
• To prepare and attend regular support and supervision sessions and participate in staff and personal development training
• To undertake any additional and appropriate duties as required but not out with the post

We would expect applicants to be able to demonstrate the following:

• Educated to degree level in relevant subject OR equivalent experience
• Experience of youth work / community development l
• Experience of coordinating or delivering projects l
• Experience of working with young people (10–25)
• Experience of partnership working Essential
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience of monitoring, evaluation and reporting
• Ability to engage and motivate young people
• Satisfactory PVG registration disclosure check

Desirable

• Full UK driving licence
• Experience of working with vulnerable or at-risk groups
• Experience of managing staff or volunteers

Are you committed to empowering people and energised by ensuring people’s voices are heard? Are you looking to grow your skills within an organisation which is committed to social inclusion, personal development and is empowered by change? Then our current vacancy may be for you!

With over 20 years of experience in delivering person-centred housing advice and support, Frontline Fife is now setting out on a new path, refocusing its work on prevention, housing sustainment and social justice.

About the role

We are seeking to employ a Housing Advisor for our Scottish Legal Aid Board funded project, Making Justice Work. In this role, you will work in collaboration with other agencies to promote people’s rights through providing quality advice and advocacy support. Key elements of the role include supporting people facing eviction and providing lay representation at Court and First Tier Tribunals.

Why work for us?

In joining our team not only will you be in the good company of caring and dedicated individuals, you will also be supported to grow and develop through training, skills development and career planning.

• Fully funded training including recognised qualifications such as SCQF Level 7 in Housing Law Casework.
• Flexible/blended working arrangements.
• Employee assistance programme with confidential advice/counselling support.
• Competitive employer/employee pension contribution scheme.
• 32 days annual leave per year with 1 day additional per year served up to 5 years (pro rata).
• Business travel allowance.
• Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits e.g. discounts on lifestyle benefits, gym memberships and access to membership scheme e.g. Blue Light Membership Scheme.

This post is subject to Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme registration. Frontline Fife will meet the cost of any new PVG scheme membership or scheme record update.

We are seeking to appoint a motivated and proactive individual to contribute to all operational aspects of delivery of MRCP(UK) PACES examinations and related events. The role holder would be responsible for supporting the examination manager and other members of the department at all stages of the UK PACES examination journey, from exam preparation through to on the day delivery support to supporting examiner services with the analysis of examiner data and promoting future examination support and development while providing a professional customer service at all times. They would also, provide accurate administration support for all PACES examinations and other relevant events held in the College as well as providing ad-hoc support to work streams as directed.

The post holder must:

• Possess good IT skills and experience (including: MS Office software) and digital skills.
• Have demonstrable experience of providing administrative support with good organisational skills.
• Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Be capable of accurate data entry and show attention to detail in maintaining records.
• Have the ability to multi-task and manage potentially conflicting priorities, while remaining calm under pressure.
• Be confident to work on own initiative.
• Be a self-starter and highly motivated.
• Be an excellent team player, with the confidence to share experience and knowledge with colleagues.
• Be confident in dealing with a range of people and organisations.
• Have exceptional people skills with a dedication to ensure a professional level of customer service.
• Demonstrate a positive ‘can do’ attitude and ability to accommodate change.
• Be able to identify their own training needs to conduct self-directed learning and upskilling.

Remuneration Package

The salary for this role is £34,384 FTE (£20,630 pro rata) per annum plus benefits. Additional benefits include:

• Pension: with employer contributions of 9%.
• Holidays: 23 days annual leave with incremental increases leading to 28 days after five years’ service. All employees receive 11 days public holiday/College close downs.
• Life assurance scheme.
• Long-term income protection scheme for those unable to work due to illness.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Discounted rates for use of the venue for personal events.

Are you experienced in supporting organisations to build infrastructure through undertaking administration tasks?

Are you passionate about raising voices of communities who are most affected by climate but who are least often heard? If so we’d love to hear from you!

We are particularly keen to hear from people who experience marginalisation and minoritisation or who are often excluded from decision-making processes. For example, people of colour; people from working-class backgrounds; people from LGBTQ and migrant communities; care-experienced young people and people with disabilities.

About us

Parents for Future Scotland became a charity 2 years ago as a result of grassroots parent organising and are now a small staff team with a growing network of activists. We are seeking to make climate action the norm among all parents in Scotland. We are in the midst of a big step change, increasing our influence and reach across the country, and we need you to help us in doing that. This post will be the first of its kind within the organisation.

Main tasks

• Supporting the set up of infrastructure for the organisation (a domain name, ensuring everyone can access key packages such as canva etc)
• Ensuring all self-employed staff have equipment that they need and putting processes into place to support the management of this
• Researching office spaces available for the team with a good understanding of what the team needs and booking the office space. Supporting the move to a new office space.
• Ensuring all self-employed staff are paid monthly and that finance systems are updated. Inducting staff in our finance system (Quick Books)
• Checking spend against projected spend across multiple funds regularly and updating the CEO/programme staff where required.
• Ensuring key documents are saved in relevant places for funding, publicity and governance.
• Researching and supporting a move to paid and permanent staff through working with the programme manager
• Undertaking the GDPR audit for the organisation and ensuring that we are compliant at all times.
• Checking on policies/procedures and ensuring that all are up-to-date
• Supporting with the sign-up of new members to PfFS, sending welcome messages and arranging times for programme staff to speak to them
• Being an active participant in our WhatsApp channel where we manage members to help share information and ensure that members are communicating appropriately
• Supporting and co-ordinating posts on socials so that teams are taking it in turns.
• Supporting volunteers to access resources and setting up infrastructure to ensure it’s easy to volunteer within the organisation. Take notes at team meetings and lead sessions / present at team meetings on key topics where information needs to be exchanged or the team requires training.
• Compile a monthly or quarterly newsletter by co-ordinating team contributions and creating something on canva.
• Support the CEO with any tasks needed

Are you right for the role?

We want to create a world which is climate-safe for all children, everywhere. Forever. This is not just a job but an outlook, a vision and a way of being which inspires change through hope, love and connection….and work!

Personal Attributes

Our key values are here. If these resonate with you then you’re in the right place!

Experience

• At least five years experience in a similar role, possibly in a start-up or in an organisation which has gone through considerable change
• Experience with finance and an ability to report on finances (basic accountancy skills)
• Experience of working with a team to build their capacities to run efficiently
• Excellent IT skills
• Experience of researching and implementing new infrastructure/processes within an organisation

Ideal experience

• Experience in working with grassroots movements at local, national level
• Knowledge on climate issues and the need for systemic change
• Experience of working with people from different organisations, functions, and cultures
• Experience working with volunteers
• Experience of QuickBooks

Logistics

• The base for this role will be Glasgow. Initially the role will work from home but we plan to move to an office near the city centre, where the role would be based.
• The staff team are all in on a Tuesday, therefore some availability on Tuesdays is essential

What we offer

• Three days per week on a self-employed basis at £150 per day for 46 weeks for one year from the starting date of the contract.
• We offer a flexible working environment, ideal for juggling the pressures of being a working parent.
• We are a fledgling organisation so your skills/expertise will help shape our direction.
• You will work closely with the CEO who will support you throughout
• There is a high likelihood that we can continue the work undertaken in this role past the current funding period.

Following a successful round of recruitment in the 2024/25 academic session, the GSA is now seeking to appoint additional Independent Governors particularly with skills and experience in arts and creative cultures; legal knowledge and understanding; accounting and finance; strategy, innovation and commercial awareness; and digital futures.

Applications would be particularly welcomed from individuals from protected characteristic groups currently underrepresented on the Board, as are applications from the GSA’s local and wider communities, including GSA alumni. Reasonable adjustments for disability will be implemented for those who may require them.

The GSA wishes to appoint new external Independent Governors who share the commitment to the institution’s ambition and values. The institution is seeking Independent Governors who will play an active role in helping the GSA to realise its potential, extend its impact and achieve its goals. Working with the Board, the Director and the Senior Leadership Group, you will help the GSA to maintain strong governance in support of the delivery of both the core business and the GSA’s strategic ambitions.

The Board of Governors is the GSA’s governing authority – among its responsibilities is approval of the mission and strategic vision of the institution, together with oversight of the GSA’s governance and finances. The Statement of Primary Responsibilities is set out together with full details of the GSA’s constitution and governance in the annually

updated Statement of Corporate Governance.

The majority of the GSA’s Governors are independent members – Independent Governors – and provide constructive and independent advice and guidance, informed by expertise, across a range of creative and professional backgrounds.

The Board has the following committees: Audit and Risk; Finance and Resources; Governance and Nominations; People and Culture; and Remuneration.

All of these committees are formally constituted with terms of reference and all are convened by Independent members of the Board. On appointment, and dependent upon relevant experience and areas of expertise, Independent Governors may be invited to become a member of specific Board committees.

TIME COMMITMENT

Based on a standard year, members of the Board will usually attend:

• Four meetings of the Board each year which are normally held in October, December, March and June.
• An annual away-day which focuses on strategic matters (generally held in October).
• The GSA’s graduation ceremonies, taking place in June and December, and the GSA’s Degree Shows, which are held in June and September.
• The GSA’s Annual Stakeholder Meeting.
• Independent Governors may also be invited to become members of specific Board committees which normally meet three times per year between November and May. These meetings will normally be held via video-conference.
• Members of the Board are encouraged to take a full part in the GSA’s rich internal and external life and may also be invited to attend lectures, exhibitions, dinners and other social events, which may take place throughout the year.

Are you passionate about working with young people with additional support needs?

Do you want to make a difference to their lives?

Do you have relevant experience of working with them?

About Options Ayrshire

In addition to us having a short residential breaks service, our Out of School Club is based outside of Ayr within a building at Mosshill Industrial Estate.

We offer a safe, nurturing and explorative environment for young people to come and play either after school or on a Saturday morning that gives their families and/or carers a rest from their caring role. During that break, children enjoy a range of fun activities and experiences with our staff who specialise in taking care of children with additional support needs. In addition to this, we run a busy Easter and summer Holiday Activity Club which staff are encouraged to participate in also.

What we are looking for...

Working as part of the staff team you will ensure that the highest level of physical and emotional care is provided to the young people using the Out of School Club. Experience of working with this group of young people is highly desirable.

This post is for 10 hours per week, during term time (to include bank holidays and in-service days), with frequent opportunities to work additional hours if desired. Shifts are typically Tuesday – Friday, 2.30pm – 6.15pm, and 9.30am – 1.30pm on Saturdays. This post attracts a 5% unsocial hours allowance.

You will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council, and meet, or be prepared to gain, the qualifications requirements for this post which is at SCQF level 6 (for example, SVQ Level 3 or HNC).

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...

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. Please have a look at our Employee Benefits.

Are you passionate about working with young people with additional support needs?

Do you want to make a difference to their lives?

Do you have relevant experience of working with them?

About Options Ayrshire

In addition to us having a short residential breaks service, our Out of School Club is based outside of Ayr within a building at Mosshill Industrial Estate.

We offer a safe, nurturing and explorative environment for young people to come and play either after school or on a Saturday morning that gives their families and/or carers a rest from their caring role. During that break, children enjoy a range of fun activities and experiences with our staff who specialise in taking care of children with additional support needs. In addition to this, we run a busy Easter and summer Holiday Activity Club which staff are encouraged to participate in also.

What we are looking for...

Working as part of the staff team you will ensure that the highest level of physical and emotional care is provided to the young people using the Out of School Club. Experience of working with this group of young people is highly desirable.

This post is for 20 hours per week, during term time (to include bank holidays and in-service days), with frequent opportunities to work additional hours if desired. Shifts are typically Tuesday – Friday, 2.30pm – 6.15pm, and 9.30am – 1.30pm on Saturdays. This post attracts a 5% unsocial hours allowance.

You will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council, and meet, or be prepared to gain, the qualifications requirements for this post which is at SCQF level 6 (for example, SVQ Level 3 or HNC).

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...

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. Please have a look at our Employee Benefits.

To share the Board’s collective responsibility for the effective governance of St Joseph’s Homes, setting its strategic direction and major policies in accordance with the charities objects, vision, mission and Vincentian Values. To be fully engaged with the ethos of St Joseph’s Homes and support the development and future growth and sustainability of the organisation.

Specific Duties:

Leadership and Strategic Direction

• To ensure St Joseph’s Homes strategic direction, policies and objectives are clearly established and kept under review, maintaining effective communication with the Chief Executive.
• To discuss and approve the charity’s annual plan and budget, ensuring that these are formulated within a sound and viable financial framework.
• To establish a property portfolio that meets the needs of the people who live in the houses and remains sustainable financially viable.
• To consider the views of and listen to the people St Joseph’s Services supports when planning and setting strategic direction and activity.
• To bring fresh thinking and ideas to the Trustees discussion, enhancing the boards effectiveness and St Joseph’s ability to deliver its charitable Homes.

Ensuring Policies and Procedures are in keeping with St Joseph’s aims and objectives

• To ensure robust and comprehensive policies and procedures are in place which meet the charity objectives and safeguard the people living in the accommodation, staff and the organisation.

Safeguarding Ethos and Values

• Safeguarding and promotion of the Vincentian Ethos and the particular Vincentian Values of the organisation.

Ensuring Best Practice

• To fulfil the Trustee’s legal and financial responsibilities – ensuring risk and compliance is appropriately managed.
• To purchase suitable properties – based upon the needs of the people requiring accommodation.
• At all times to ensure the financial viability of any potential purchase.
• To ensure that any property is affordable for the tenants.
• To maintain partnership and good relations with the Chief Executive, staff members and the people we accommodate.
• To be an active member of the Board and as appropriate, any of its Sub-Committees and Working Groups
• To ensure St Joseph’s Homes complies with all appropriate regulatory and statutory bodies: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) and Companies House.
• To monitor Health and Safety compliance, ensuring the properties are well maintained and meet all relevant statutory requirements ensuring staff members, volunteers and People we support live and work in a safe and healthy environment.

Commitment:

Four Trustee meetings are held annually. Trustees may also be asked to chair / sit on organisational sub-committees. An average time commitment of one day per month is expected.

Meetings are held in St Joseph’s Homes Head Office, in Rosewell, Midlothian. These meetings are conducted in hybrid fashion: you may choose to join either in person or by video call.

Person Specification:

• A commitment providing homes to Adults with a Learning Disability
• A knowledge or understanding of property
• A commitment to improving the lives of people with a Learning Disability.
• A strong commitment to the vision and mission of St Joseph’s Homes
• Support the upholding of St Joseph’s Homes Christian Principles and Vincentian Philosophy and Values.
• Ability to think and act strategically, using your expertise, skills and knowledge to help our own team deliver this growth.
• Good independent judgement and the ability to communicate effectively with others
• Ability to forge effective relationships with stakeholders internally and externally to further the organisations strategy.
• Knowledge / Experience of the Third Sector
• Ability to devote sufficient time to St Joseph’s Homes
• Willingness to attend events in support of St Joseph’s Homes
• An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, liabilities and responsibilities of trusteeship.

About us

Established in 2020 St Joseph’s Homes exists to purchase suitable homes for Adults with a Learning Disability. St Joseph’s Homes is a charity registered in Scotland, private limited company and is a subsidiary of St Joseph’s Services. St Joseph’s Services have supported people in Midlothian and Edinburgh since 1924, over recent years they have struggled to access suitable properties for the people that they support as there is a shortage of accessible accommodation. St Joseph’s Homes exists to ensure that adults with a Learning Disability are able to live in a property that meets their needs, we believe everyone should have a home.

To share the Board’s collective responsibility for the effective governance of St Joseph’s Services, setting its strategic direction and major policies in accordance with the charities objects, vision, mission and Vincentian Values. To be fully engaged with the ethos of St Joseph’s Services and support the development and future growth and sustainability of the organisation.

Specific Duties:

Leadership and Strategic Direction

• To ensure St Joseph’s Services strategic direction, policies and objectives are clearly established and kept under review, maintaining effective communication with the Chief Executive and senior staff
• To discuss and approve the charity’s annual plan and budget, ensuring that these are formulated within a sound and viable financial framework
• To consider the organisation as a whole and the people we support in all discussion of planning, strategic direction and activity
• To work collaboratively with the Board of Advisors ensuring inclusion and representation of the people we support in our strategic direction
• To bring fresh thinking and ideas to the Trustees discussion, enhancing the boards effectiveness and St Joseph’s ability to deliver its charitable services.

Ensuring Policies and Procedures are in keeping with St Joseph’s aims and objectives

• To ensure robust and comprehensive policies and procedures are in place which meet the charity objectives and safeguard the people we support, staff and the organisation.

Safeguarding Ethos and Values

• Safeguarding and promotion of the Vincentian Ethos and the particular Vincentian Values of the organisation.

Ensuring Best Practice

• To fulfil the Trustee’s legal and financial responsibilities – ensuring risk and compliance is appropriately managed
• To maintain partnership and good relations with the Chief Executive, Senior Leadership Team, the wider staff team and the people we support.
• To be an active member of the Board and as appropriate, any of its Sub-Committees and Working Groups
• To ensure St Joseph’s Services complies with all appropriate regulatory and statutory bodies: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR), Companies House, The Care Inspectorate (SCWIS), Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC)
• To monitor Health and Safety compliance and ensure staff members, volunteers and People we support live and work in a safe and healthy environment.

Commitment:

Four Trustee meetings are held annually plus one development day. Trustees may also be asked to chair / sit on organisational sub-committees. An average time commitment of one day per month is expected.

Meetings are held in St Joseph’s Services Head Office, in Rosewell, Midlothian.

Person Specification:

• A commitment to support services to Adults with a Learning Disability
• A strong commitment to the vision and mission of St Joseph’s Services
• Support the upholding of St Joseph’s Services Christian Principles and Vincentian Philosophy and Values.
• Ability to think and act strategically, using your expertise, skills and knowledge to help our own team deliver this growth.
• Good independent judgement and the ability to communicate effectively with others
• Ability to forge effective relationships with stakeholders internally and externally to further the organisations strategy.
• Knowledge / Experience of the Third Sector
• Ability to devote sufficient time to St Joseph’s Services
• Willingness to attend events in support of St Joseph’s Services
• An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, liabilities and responsibilities of trusteeship.

About us

Established in 1924, we provide high quality person-centred care and support services to adults with learning disabilities in a variety of locations in Midlothian and Edinburgh. The flexibility we offer means people have individualised care and support plans which are tailored around their current lifestyle. Our large and experienced organisation is set up in models of ‘Circles of Best Practice’ to ensure that all we do focuses on connection, friendship, inclusion and belonging.

Sight Scotland is Scotland’s leading charity providing specialist care, education and research for people with vision impairment. The charity has been in existence for over 230 years, and offer a variety of services in the community as well as education, transcription into alternative formats and residential care for adults and children. Their vision is of an inclusive Scotland where people of all visual abilities have the opportunity to thrive. To achieve their mission and as part of the new fundraising strategy the Fundraising and Audience Development team recognises that there are efficiencies within fundraising operations that need to be identified and implemented – this role will be critical to delivering that.

Within the Fundraising and Audience Development team the post holder will work closely with peer managers on areas such as supporter journey planning, developing CRM integration with platforms such as MailChimp for integrated marketing opportunities, providing accurate and useful reporting and CRM dashboards, and processes for prospect research and pipeline management. This role has line management responsibility for the Fundraising and Engagement Administrator.

This role would suit someone who has experience of fundraising operations, supporter care or database functions within a fundraising team. The successful candidate will want to work in a role where they can use their experience to really shape and improve fundraising operations and have both immediate and long-term positive impact on income generation.