We are looking for a capable Accountant to join our team of committed staff in the Central Office to help with specific projects and to support the regular financial work of the charity and denomination.

The Accountant will have strong accounting skills, be experienced in financial reporting, be highly organised and self-motivated and will have a desire to manage Church finances well.

There is an Occupational Requirement under the Equality Act 2010 for the post holder to be a committed Christian who fully understands the nature of a local church. As such, the successful candidate will be a Christian with an active commitment in a local church congregation, who is supportive of the values, aims and ethos of the Free Church of Scotland.

The role is anticipated as being Between 21 and 35 hours per week. There is flexibility depending on the person. The role is based in the Central Office in Edinburgh with the option of some remote working. It is an exciting opportunity for someone to use their professional skills in a vocational Christian role.

For further details please see the role description below.

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Overview

The Community Justice (Scotland) Act 2016 established Community Justice Scotland (CJS) as the national organisation for promoting, monitoring, and supporting improvement in the delivery of community justice in Scotland.

CJS is here for everyone who has experience of the justice system in Scotland. Victims, people who have broken the law, practitioners and professionals working within the criminal justice system, members of the Scottish Government, policy makers, and legislators but most importantly the population of Scotland who need to be assured that the system of justice is fair, safe, and effective.

CJS’ vision We all want Scotland to be a place where we can all feel safe. That is why we need a justice system than we can rely on. We will achieve that goal through constant innovation and by collaborating closely with our partners to develop new ways of supporting

Our People Strategy sets out our vision for the type of organisation we want to be. In this time of uncertainty and a rapidly changing world we know that our people are the most important part of our success. We know that if you like the people, enjoy the role and feel listened to and valued, you will feel fulfilled and productive in your role. You’ll join an extraordinary team of driven, passionate individuals who work and support each other to deliver really high quality work. We are highly committed, fun and supportive. We learn from each other and promote continuous improvement in what we do. You will meet great people and you will be inspired by the work that goes on across Scotland and beyond.

Your Role: Your Strengths

As Project Officer you will be an integral part of the CJS Engagement & Improvement Team. You will report to an Improvement Lead and work closely with the Engagement & Improvement Team and across all teams to develop CJS’s strategic approach to the delivery and oversight of projects and plans and supporting their delivery across the organisation.

The Projects Officer is a key role in Community Justice Scotland and involves supporting project leads to plan, monitor and evaluate project work across the organisation. As the main point of contact for all projects work you will be able to monitor multiple projects, having oversight of project plans and supporting project documentation, such as risk registers, PIDs, progress reports and impact assessments.

You will be able to advise and support project leads to successfully deliver on their projects. You will have experience of supporting and monitoring project work and providing information to managers to help mitigate issues and challenges. This is a dual role that will include supporting the Policy & Improvement Team and the wider organisation by enhancing our in-house capacity to monitor and report on information that will drive improvement and change and realise the organisation’s business and corporate plan ambitions.

The role will also work closely with project leads and senior management to bolster capacity for project delivery across the organisation and respond to emerging issues.

You will work across the organisation, supporting colleagues in every team as appropriate to inform and drive forward CJS projects and plans. You will support delivery and evaluation of the Engagement & Improvement Team’s approach to engagement with local community justice stakeholders.

You will have excellent time management and organisation skills and an ability to communicate to a range of audiences.

You will have experience of working in a project environment and applying improvement approaches to help support and inform decision making.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about evidence-based reform, continuous improvement, and delivering better outcomes for people in contact with the justice system.

Main Duties

The successful candidate will lead in the gathering, managing, and reporting of CJS corporate project information. You will provide support to project leads across CJS and will play a key role in identifying, analysing, and escalating key information that enables a full understanding of corporate project activity and outcomes and supports decision making. You will support the statutory activity of CJS in relation to monitoring and reporting performance including that of Community Justice Partners across Scotland. This post requires you to have a detailed knowledge of the factors that influence the successful delivery of project work and an ability to use a wide range of analytical, organisational and communication skills.

Overview

The Community Justice (Scotland) Act 2016 established Community Justice Scotland (CJS) as the national organisation for promoting, monitoring, and supporting improvement in the delivery of community justice in Scotland.

CJS is here for everyone who has experience of the justice system in Scotland. Victims, people who have broken the law, practitioners and professionals working within the criminal justice system, members of the Scottish Government, policy makers, and legislators but most importantly the population of Scotland who need to be assured that the system of justice is fair, safe, and effective.

CJS’ vision We all want Scotland to be a place where we can all feel safe. That is why we need a justice system than we can rely on. We will achieve that goal through constant innovation and by collaborating closely with our partners to develop new ways of supporting people who have committed a crime, their families and the various agencies that help to break the cycle of reoffending, allowing people to make a positive contribution to society.

Our People Strategy sets out our vision for the type of organisation we want to be. We know that if you like the people, enjoy the role and feel listened to and valued, you will feel fulfilled and productive in your role. We learn from each other and promote continuous improvement in what we do. You will meet great people, and you will be inspired by the work that goes on across Scotland and beyond.

Your Role: Your Strengths

The Learning Support Officer is a key role in Community Justice Scotland and involves supporting our Learning, Development, Innovation & Caledonian (LDIC) team to manage online, blended and face to face learning material and assist with both the dissemination of training materials and monitoring deadlines for submissions of work by students.

You will maintain the LDIC Learning Management System. You will also send reminders to students at key points in their journey through our blended learning products.

You will be able to advise and support LDIC in successfully delivering their training. You will have experience of managing a learning platform and provide timely information to trainers to help mitigate issues and challenges.

The role will require regular liaison with our external stakeholders and dealing with queries submitted by them relating to content and access to the Learning Management System.

You will have excellent time management and organisation skills and an ability to communicate to a range of audiences.

Main Duties

The successful candidate will assist with the organisation of online, blended and face to face learning. You will be responsible for the administration of the Learning Management System (LMS), maintaining the records of students participating in courses run or facilitated by Community Justice Scotland. These courses are aimed at diverse stakeholders across the community justice sector and include eLearning products, blended learning products as well as classroom-based learning. The sending out of relevant materials in advance of courses will also be of key importance to ensure that students are given a high-quality learning experience.

For further details, please see the recruitment pack.

Ricefield Arts & Cultural Centre is a registered charity and social enterprise for the exploration and promotion of Chinese culture and has an excellent reputation for delivering original and inspiring creative experiences, cultural events and workshops to community groups, public institutions and arts audiences around Scotland.

We are currently looking to appoint a Treasurer to join our small Board. The Treasurer will be responsible for managing all financial matters on behalf of our organisation and will be responsible for ensuring that the organisation has robust financial processes to ensure it meets its legal and constitutional requirements. It will also be the responsibility of the Treasurer to report the financial position at the board meetings. While we encourage and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, we are keen to hear from candidates that have experience of charity financial management or are chartered in a suitable accountancy field.

All Trustees are required to attend monthly board meetings, either at our office located in the heart of Glasgow city centre or via Zoom. In addition, we ask Trustees to attend our annual board development day, important meetings with stakeholders and some events and projects, where possible. As Ricefield Arts is a social enterprise, the role also involves serving as our Board of Directors.

Please note that this is a voluntary role. Neither the Trustees nor Board of Directors receive any remuneration, however, travel expenses incurred in carrying out board duties will be fully reimbursed.

Other than the Treasurer, we also wish to appoint additional Trustee(s) with community engagement or cultural events management experience to serve our Board. Please check our website for more information.

Move On has created the new role of Corporate Partnerships Co-ordinator, with responsibility for developing and nurturing high-value relationships with corporate partners. This role will be crucial to the ongoing development of FareShare Glasgow and its long-term sustainability, generating new relationships and income from the corporate sector. In the role, you will secure new innovative collaborations such as charity partnerships, commercial brand licensing deals and multifaceted sponsorships/partnerships to support the important work of FareShare Glasgow and Move On, playing a key role in helping to secure the ambitious targets for the Glasgow Coronation Food Hub.

What we are looking for:

We are looking for someone who is highly motivated, with a strong track record of developing and stewarding successful relationships with corporate partners, securing income, sponsorship, volunteering support, pro bono support and business know how. An excellent communicator and creative thinker, you will have the proven ability to work under your own initiative and work effectively as part of a wider staff team. Motivated by Move On’s mission and core values, you will be target driven and ambitious to maximise the potential of your role.

Move On:

With a vision of a Scotland where every person can confidently navigate through the ups and downs of life and achieve their potential, Move On supports people experiencing significant disadvantage to achieve personal goals and make positive lasting change in their lives.

Move On offers a range of services, which meet the needs of our service users and volunteers, which are flexible and innovative. Our mentoring and employability services enable people to set goals, develop their skills, build confidence, grow their social networks and gain the qualifications and work experience they need to reach their potential and achieve a brighter future.

Move On’s services are delivered in a manner which is trauma informed, person-centred and asset-based. We are committed to supporting people where they need it, when they need it and for as long as they need it.

FareShare Glasgow of the West of Scotland (FSGWS):

FSGWS, a social enterprise operated by Move On redistributes quality surplus food to charities feeding people at risk of food insecurity and provides a wide range of training and employability opportunities from its South St Depot. FSGWS redistributes surplus food across 13 local authority areas, reaching over 80,000 beneficiaries every week. Serving meals is a way for organisations to directly engage with the people they support and using FareShare food enables them to redirect funds into improving their own services, benefiting individuals and strengthening communities.

The Coronation Food Project (CFP):

The CFP is a partnership between Felix/FareShare UK and the King Charles III Charitable Fund, with three main aims:

• Saving more surplus food.
• Supercharging food distribution networks to ensure surplus produce can reach those who need it most, through the creation of Coronation Food Hubs (CFH).
• Delivering a flexible funding programme to support the wider sector and a consortium of pioneering food-rescue initiatives.

Glasgow has been chosen to be one of ten Hubs and investment has been secured to fund the capital and a proportion of the revenue costs of the Glasgow Hub for the next 3 years. During this period we will be increasing all income streams to ensure long-term sustainability. The capital build phase, due to complete in April, will deliver high quality premises for our surplus food activities, while at the same time expanding and developing our employability, training and volunteering opportunities. Our new kitchen and training spaces also offer huge potential for engaging new corporate partners.

What we can offer you:

We strive to ensure that Move On is a great place to work by supporting, developing and valuing our people. We offer:

• 25 days annual leave and 9 public holidays for the first 2 years of service, increasing to 28 days and 9 public holidays after 3 years (pro rata’d for p/t time staff)
• Flexi-time
• Option to buy additional annual leave
• Opportunity for hybrid working
• Regular formal and informal support
• Ability to progress incrementally through salary band
• Annual personal volunteering day
• Strong focus on promoting staff health and wellbeing, through an active staff-led health and wellbeing Group, with an allocated budget
• Training allowance and commitment to CPD
• TOIL system

Please note, the salary for this post is currently under review.

Venture Trust is seeking two part‑time Outdoor Therapists (18.75 hours per week) to deliver therapeutic outdoor programmes across the Greater Glasgow area. One role will be a 2‑year fixed‑term contract, while the second role will be a 1‑year fixed‑term contract.

Both of these roles involve working with veterans experiencing complex life circumstances, including trauma, transition, and mental health challenges. You will deliver Outdoor Therapy to help clients move forward in meaningful ways, primarily in urban greenspaces and occasionally online through individual therapeutic sessions focused on reflection and exploration.

Our Outdoor Therapists:

• are counsellors/therapists registered with an appropriate professional body and able to work thoughtfully and ethically with a client group that may present with complex clinical needs
• can work individually to meet the specific needs of clients while maintaining high professional standards
• have personal or professional experience of outdoor environments and can articulate the therapeutic rationale for working in natural environments
• are able to work reflectively and effectively within a team and are committed to the aims of the service and the organisation

Ideal Candidates will have:

• training and/or experience of working with complex trauma presentations
• experience of, or a strong interest in, delivering therapeutic work in outdoor environments

For more information on this vacancy, please refer to the job description.

Please note that we are open to applications from recent graduates who are keen to learn.

In return, we offer a range of benefits including a generous annual leave entitlement, starting at 28 days per year plus bank holidays and three additional days during our shutdown period between Christmas and New Year, flexible and hybrid working, an employee benefits package, and a joint contributory pension scheme. We also offer a great working culture that embraces our core values of care, trust, belonging, and courage in all we do.

If you have the skills and experience we are looking for and want to play an important role in enabling people to achieve lasting change in their lives, we would love to hear from you.

Could you be part of something different? We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to use their gifts, skills and experience to make a difference to the lives of the people in our parishes and communities.

Barlanark Greyfriar’s Parish Church has the ambition to become more outward-looking within our local community and to actively welcome young people and families to church. As part of this action, we are looking to employ someone with a lively Christian faith to help coordinate activities and grow our base of volunteers.

With significant experience of working with children, youth and families, the successful candidate will also have knowledge and understanding of how to communicate the Christian faith to young people with enthusiasm and authenticity alongside the ability to develop, run and evaluate a programme of activities. The candidate must be a committed Christian with an active Church connection (Genuine Occupational Requirement in terms of the Equality Act 2010).

It is essential you have the right to work in the UK before applying to work with us. You will be asked to provide proof of your eligibility to work and remain in the UK if you are invited to attend for an interview.

This is a Scotland-wide position and is facilitated by ECCAN only for the purposes of this job advert. The successful applicant will be hosted by their local Climate Hub.

Role will be hosted and supported by one of the climate action hubs, who will offer line management, IT, and other support. Arrangements will be shaped around the postholder. The postholder will work with all hubs and the Scottish Government.

Description of the Climate Hubs Scotland

The national network of 24 Climate Hubs across Scotland aims to provide communities with the capacity and confidence to shape and deliver locally relevant climate action that supports Scotland’s transition to a net-zero, climate-resilient future. Hubs operate as locally rooted, flexible, place-based structures that adapt their models and activities to local priorities and contexts. While the scale and structure of delivery may vary, all hubs share the overarching objectives of building local capability and motivation for climate action and supporting communities to develop and implement climate projects.

The climate hubs are run by local third sector organisations. They vary in size and scale, and employ different models of working, including partnership models.

Purpose and outcomes of the role:

To work with the climate action hubs and Scottish Government to develop and take forward collaborative actions across the national Hub network and to achieve the following strategic outcomes:

1. The Climate Hub network is better able to share information, work together and support each other.
2. The network is better connected, with each other, with key partners, and others to ensure that the knowledge of climate action hubs and the communities they serve is used effectively.

Oversight:

The Scottish Government and the lead hub will work with the successful candidate to develop a work plan. Priorities and the work plan will be shaped by the wider climate hub network.

The post holder will be required to provide updates to the Scottish Government and the network on a regular basis. The post holder will work closely with all hubs and in particular with staff supporting national priorities.

Helping Hands provides practical assistance within the homes of our clients as well as a regular shopping service and a wheelchair loan service.

We are looking for a motivated and organised project Co-ordinator to support the delivery of our essential services. The role involves supporting staff, managing the day-to-day running of the project, as well as working with clients and partner agencies, and contributing to service development and grant applications.

You will have experience working with the general public, confidence supporting colleagues, a good understanding of safeguarding and risk, and be comfortable with admin tasks, IT systems, and databases. Flexibility, strong communication skills, and an empathetic approach are essential.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference within a small, supportive team.

Scottish Disclosure required.

Linstone Housing Association is a customer centred, proactive and inclusive organisation. We manage over 1,500 housing association homes and provide factoring services to around 2,000 homeowners, primarily across Linwood and Johnstone in Renfrewshire.

This is an exciting time to join the Board as we prepare to launch our new five year Business Plan in 2026. The plan sets out our strategic priorities across Governance, Financial Management, People and Culture, Mixed Tenure and Factoring, shaping how the Association develops and delivers services in the future.

We are seeking enthusiastic individuals with an interest in local housing and community issues to join our Board. We particularly welcome applications from Linstone tenants and those with strong connections to the communities we serve.

The Board is responsible for setting strategic direction, overseeing performance and ensuring the Association is well governed. Whether you are looking for your first Board role or can bring experience in areas such as housing services, community development, finance, legal or HR, customer service, asset management, or ICT and digital services, your contribution will be valued.

New Board Members receive ongoing training and support, with the opportunity to observe meetings before joining. This role offers a rewarding chance to make a real difference locally, influence key decisions, build networks and develop skills through tailored training and professional events.

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