We are seeking an experienced and motivated Head of Funding and Engagement to play a pivotal role in shaping the future sustainability and growth of Merry-go-round.
This is a key senior position responsible for growing income, strengthening partnerships and raising the organisation’s profile so that more families can access sustainable, affordable children’s goods and community services.
Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, you will lead the development and delivery of fundraising, engagement and communications activity while helping shape the strategic direction of the organisation. You will build meaningful relationships with supporters, partners, businesses and communities, ensuring long-term, sustainable funding and engagement.
You will develop and deliver an ambitious fundraising and income growth strategy, securing grants, growing individual giving and developing sponsorship and partnership opportunities. Alongside this, you will lead communications and engagement activity that clearly tells Merry-go-round’s story, increases awareness and strengthens community connection.
Working closely with the Head of Retail and Operations, you will align income opportunities with organisational priorities, support campaigns and events that drive engagement and footfall, and provide clear reporting and insight to the Board to support decision-making.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who combines strategic thinking with hands-on delivery and wants to help grow an ambitious social enterprise with strong community roots and a strong commitment to sustainability, reuse and social impact."
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Scotland Engagement Officer
- Part time
- £27,500 – £29,000 pro-rata
- Remote: Home based in Scotland. With ability to travel to NHS Hospitals and centres across Scotland.
- Closing 13th April 2026
About the PKD Charity:
Founded in 2000, we’re the first and only UK charity solely dedicated to improving the lives of an estimated 70,000 individuals and their families affected by polycystic kidney disease (PKD) in the UK.
PKD is a range of life-threatening inherited conditions that can cause kidney failure and affect other organs in the body such as the liver, brain, heart and bowels. Most people with PKD live with an uncertain prognosis, intermittent pain and infections, and then have to undergo life saving dialysis or transplant in their 50s.
A few babies have a rare form of PKD which results in death during pregnancy or shortly after birth; the surviving children often have to have either a kidney or liver transplant before the age of 10.
- We provide reliable, accredited information, advice and personalised support.
- We raise awareness of the burden of PKD, both clinical and psychosocial.
- We fund research aimed at understanding more about PKD and the discovery of therapies that will improve quality and longevity of life.
- We are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone and encourage applications from all sections of the community.
About the Project
PKD Scotland: Outreach and Community Connections Project.
It is estimated that around 5,000 people in Scotland could be living with Polycystic Kidney Disease. It is however often poorly understood and historically underfunded, meaning people can leave clinic after diagnosis with little support beyond medical appointments.
Many tell us they don't know where to turn for emotional support or to meet others living with the same condition. We want to change that and with support from a National lottery Awards for All grant that is exactly what we are going to do.
The eighteen-month project will see us reach into hospitals across Scotland to try and ensure that no one with PKD in Scotland has to manage their journey on their own. From diagnosis onwards we want all to be aware of the charity, the array of services that we offer and foster engagement.
Two new volunteer led support groups will be established and a group of ambassadors recruited to support the ongoing connections we make to ensure that PKD remains in the spotlight. As our Scotland PKD Engagement Officer you will be central to the success of the project.
Many people only reach us years after diagnosis, often when symptoms worsen, but we know that early connection can make a real difference. PKD is lifelong and people face new challenges at every stage. Having support around them helps them stay confident, informed and connected.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As PKD’s Scotland Engagement Officer, you will play a central role in delivering this ambitious outreach project.
Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will raise awareness of the PKD Charity and its services, ensuring that people diagnosed with PKD are informed about available support from the earliest possible stage.
You will build and nurture relationships with NHS professionals and services across Scotland, helping embed PKD Charity information and resources into patient pathways. Alongside this, you will work closely with volunteers to establish two new PKD support groups and develop an ambassador programme to maintain long-term local engagement and visibility.
This is an exciting opportunity for a confident relationship-builder who enjoys working autonomously while contributing to a small and dedicated team. Your work will help ensure that people living with PKD across Scotland feel informed, connected and supported throughout every stage of their condition.
Senior Development & Engagement Manager
- Full time
- £40,000 – £45,000
- Hybrid: Scotland
- Closing 19th April 2026
About My Name’5 Doddie Foundation
At My Name’5 Doddie Foundation, we want to change the world. We believe motor neuron disease is not incurable. It’s just underfunded.
Building a community is at the heart of everything we do. Every conversation and every person, has the potential to bring us closer to a world free of MND.
We’re looking for someone who has experience at developing relationships and partnerships and turning them into real impact.
We are entering an exciting period of growth and are looking for a dynamic, relationship driven professional to help shape the next chapter of our impact.
Role Purpose
This person will play a central role in driving income growth through relationship fundraising. This includes leading developing a corporate engagement programme in Scotland, stewarding key supporters, and strengthening community fundraising across Scotland and the wider UK.
This is a strategic and hands on role for someone who thrives on building meaningful relationships, spotting opportunities, and inspiring supporters to make a difference. You will help shape our fundraising strategy, manage a small pipeline, and work closely with colleagues, volunteers, and partners to deliver sustainable income.
Community Engagement Worker (North East Scotland)
- Full time
- Circa £30,000
- Remote: North East Scotland - Community Based/Home Working
- Closing 7th April 2026
Make a Difference Every Day
For more than 100 years, the RAF Benevolent Fund has been supporting the RAF Family. We are a key partner in the Royal Air Force’s mission to look after its people during and after service, ensuring that this service is valued, recognised, and people are supported even when uniforms are eventually shed. We are a national charity with international reach, delivering emotional, financial and practical support wherever and whenever it is needed. Each year, our vital services and support continued to help those serving, families, veterans, and the bereaved, in 30 other countries and in 2024 more than 64,000 people benefitted from the charity’s work.
As an organisation, we encourage learning and development and there will be ample opportunity to learn more about the Royal Air Force, the broad impact of the Fund’s work as well as developing your own skillset.
Do you want to play a part in what we do?
People are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we:
- Provide personalised support to members of the RAF Family – listening carefully, offering guidance, and tailoring our services to individual circumstances so no one is left behind.
- Improve quality of life for serving and former RAF personnel and their families through life-changing financial assistance, housing support, and help with essential living costs.
- Increase independence by enabling members of the RAF Family to live life on their own terms, whether through mobility equipment or housing adaptations.
- Enhance wellbeing for those who serve and have served, and their families, through mental health and emotional support, youth programmes, and restorative respite and holiday breaks.
About the Role
We are seeking an individual to raise awareness of the Fund’s welfare offer amongst social welfare agencies across the North East of Scotland but also, crucially, to help address the issue of social isolation and feelings of loneliness experienced by some members of the RAF Family.
You will have experience of engaging and supporting people in a community, charity, social care, or other people focused position, supporting those who are socially isolated to be better connected into their communities. You will have good organisational skills, empathy and the ability to listen and build relationships with people who may have complex and challenging welfare needs, assisting them by identifying appropriate support from within the RAF Benevolent Fund and the wider statutory and military charity sector.
This is a community-based position working from home but covering the Inverness, Moray, Aberdeenshire and Grampian regions primarily, delivering both remote and face to face support. The candidate must have their own vehicle to use to travel around these regions. Occasional travel to Edinburgh and London will be required.
Additional Information
- Driver’s License
- Enhanced DBS check
- Must have the right to work in the UK.
Top job! Director of Membership and Communications
- Full time
- £85,000 – £90,000
- Hybrid: Edinburgh
- Closing 20th April 2026
The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) is one of the world’s oldest and most respected surgical institutions. With a heritage spanning more than five centuries and a vibrant global community of over 34,000 members across 110+ countries, the College continues to lead the way in surgical education, professional standards, and patient safety.
With membership growing, new governance in place, and an ambitious 2026–2030 strategy underway, the College is seeking to recruit a senior and strategically pivotal Director of Membership and Communications.
In this role, you will lead a multidisciplinary directorate covering communications, membership services, digital engagement, and outreach, ensuring all activity is cohesive, purpose-driven, and fully aligned with the College’s strategic priorities. You will shape and deliver integrated communications and membership strategies that advance the College’s objectives, drive membership growth, and strengthen engagement through a compelling, contemporary membership proposition. By translating strategic intent into actionable plans and driving their delivery, you will make a lasting contribution to the professional development of surgeons and dental surgeons worldwide, ultimately supporting improvements in global surgical care and patient safety.
We are looking for an accomplished and visionary senior leader with significant experience in communications and/or membership within a complex, multi-stakeholder environment. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of leading high-performing teams, delivering integrated, insight-driven strategies, and navigating complex governance and organisational structures. Strong strategic capability, excellent communication and influencing skills, and the ability to embed a culture of performance, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement are essential. The role also requires strong digital and analytical capability, commercial acumen, and the confidence to engage effectively with Executive, Trustee, and Council-level stakeholders, positioning the College as a modern, inclusive, and globally relevant institution.
This is a unique opportunity to join a forward-thinking, globally engaged organisation committed to excellence, innovation, and inclusivity. You will have the ability to shape strategic direction, strengthen key operational areas, and enhance services and engagement for members, leaving a lasting impact on the College and the global surgical profession.
RCSEd supports hybrid working, offering flexibility while maintaining connection with the team. The successful candidate will be expected to work from the Edinburgh office at least two days per week and will occasionally travel within the UK and internationally to support College initiatives and engagement activities
Top job! Net Zero Implementation Director – Office of Assembly Trustees
- Full time
- £61,777 – £68,396
- Hybrid: Edinburgh
- Closing 7th April 2026
The Church of Scotland is looking for a Net Zero Implementation Director to lead the delivery of its commitment to achieve Net Zero carbon emissions by 2030. This is a unique opportunity to take on a national leadership role, driving forward a bold and urgent sustainability agenda across a large and diverse organisation.
Working in close partnership with colleagues across all entities of the Church, the successful candidate will provide strategic leadership for the Net Zero strategy and its implementation. The role will involve inspiring, influencing and supporting stakeholders at all levels to ensure a coordinated and high-impact approach to achieving absolute carbon emissions reduction.
The Net Zero Implementation Director will act as the Church’s principal advisor on all aspects of sustainability. The postholder will support compliance with UK climate policy and best practice, while developing and delivering clear, measurable pathways towards Net Zero. A key aspect of the role will be aligning the Church’s mission with its operational practices, embedding sustainability into governance, decision-making and day-to-day activities.
The ideal candidate will be a credible and experienced leader with a strong track record in sustainability, climate strategy or a related field. They will bring excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, along with a deep understanding of UK climate policy and carbon reduction frameworks. The ability to work across a complex and multi-layered organisation is essential, as is a strategic mindset combined with a practical, delivery-focused approach.
CashBack 180 Youth Worker
- Part time
- £28,938 pro-rata
- On site: Mayfield & Easthouses
- Closing 15th April 2026
About Us
Mayfield and Easthouses Youth 2000 Project (Y2K) is a community-based youth organisation supporting young people aged 11–21 living in Midlothian.
We provide a wide range of services designed to meet the diverse needs of young people in our community. Our work focuses on creating safe, supportive environments where young people can build confidence, develop skills, and achieve positive outcomes.
The Role
We are seeking a motivated and committed Youth Worker to join our team on a 28-hour per week basis. This is a fixed-term position for 2 years, with the potential for extension subject to future funding.
This role focuses on supporting young people at risk of engaging in offending, risky, or anti-social behaviours. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering targeted interventions that help young people make safer, more positive life choices.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver holistic programmes and tailored packages of support to meet individual needs
- Build positive, trusting relationships with young people
- Support young people to engage in positive activities and opportunities
- Encourage reflection on behaviours and decision-making
- Raise awareness of the risks and consequences associated with harmful or risky choices
- Promote resilience, confidence, and personal development
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and partner agencies to achieve the best outcomes
About You
You will be an empathetic, proactive, and engaging individual with a passion for supporting young people facing challenges. You will be confident working both independently and as part of a team, with the ability to build strong relationships and inspire positive change.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people and contribute to safer, stronger communities.
This role includes weekly evening work, and it is essential that the successful candidate holds a full UK driving licence and has access to their own vehicle.
The post is subject to a PVG check.
Boom! Community Arts are currently seeking new volunteers to join our Board of Trustees.
In line with our new 2026-2029 strategy, and following a skills audit of the current board, we would be particularly interested to talk to those with any of the following skills & experience:
- Developing membership programmes
- Community / Participatory Arts (practice or management, including regulatory framework)
- Social enterprise models / non-grant-related income generation
- Marketing
- Organisational growth
In addition, experience of comms, data management/data protection, finance, and a connection to North Glasgow would also be of value.
About Boom!
Boom! is a small charity working primarily in the North of Glasgow, delivering community art workshops and engaging in local events. Our mission, to“engage with communities to deliver creative, exciting, and accessible arts projects that enrich lives and strengthen communities”is underpinned by our values: Creativity, Working Together, Respect, Fun, and Quality.
We engage a small pool of freelance artists to deliver this work, which currently centres around three regular workshop strands (for both adults and young people), and participation in community events. Our freelance administrative staff (total 0.6 FTE) work to support delivery, fundraise, and contribute to our drive to develop new earned income streams.
About our Board
Our existing Board of four are committed, engaged, and have been with the charity since its inception in 2017; we recognise the need for, and welcome, fresh eyes and perspectives. As a small charity which has grown organically and with an eye toward sustainability, we are at a key point in our development as we seek to grow the reach and capacity of the organisation.
Expected commitment
Board meetings take place either in-person in North Glasgow or online, four times per year, and board members also contribute to or oversee other ongoing areas of work including finance, policy and strategy development, safeguarding, and project ideation. Our Chair is regularly an Elf in our annual Santa’s Saunter.
We hope that any potential candidates could commit to a 2-3 year term, and could be involved in progressing pieces of work between board meetings.
Top job! Youth Justice Voices Project Manager
- Full time
- up to £40,000
- Hybrid: Home-based although must be able to work from our participation space/office in Glasgow and regular travel across Scotland
- Closing 28th April 2026
Join Us at Staf – Be Part of our work with young people moving on from the care and justice system.
Staf are delighted to be recruiting for a new role to support the expansion of Youth Justice Voices our national participation project for care and justice experienced young people.
This is an exciting opportunity for the right applicant to support a prestigious, creative and dynamic youth-led project which is influencing real change in the care and justice systems in Scotland. If you are passionate about driving change and developing meaningful participation opportunities and relationships with young people, then we want to hear from you.
Background:
Established in 1998, Staf (Scottish Throughcare and Aftercare Forum) is a membership organisation for all those working with young people leaving care. Staf is a national organisation which represents all 32 Local authorities in Scotland
At Staf (Scottish Throughcare and Aftercare Forum), we believe that young people’s voices should shape the systems that affect their lives. That’s why we developed Youth Justice Voices to ensure that young people with experience of the care and justice system are heard, valued, and influential in driving change.
The Role
We are looking for passionate, skilled, and values-driven individual who will ensure the effective delivery and continuous development of a high-quality national participation project, enabling young people with lived experience of the care and justice systems to influence policy, practice and service design.
The role requires a balance of project management, staff supervision, stakeholder engagement, learning development and direct work with young people, ensuring that participation activity is safe, ethical, impactful and aligned with Staf’s values and strategic priorities.
This role presents an opportunity to lead a nationally significant project that supports young people with lived experience to influence meaningful change within youth justice systems in Scotland.
The postholder will play a key role in ensuring that participation is embedded, impactful and contributes to improved outcomes for young people.
Responsible for: Youth Justice Development Worker / Participation Assistants.
Why This Matters
At staf we create meaningful opportunities for young people to share their experiences, influence policy, and shape practice across Scotland. Our work supports participation that is authentic, trauma-informed, and rooted in relationships.
This is your chance to be part of something that makes a real difference.
If you
- Are committed to children’s rights, participation, and social justice
- Have experience working with young people, particularly those facing adversity
- Have experience of superivising a team
- Can work flexibly and creatively in a dynamic environment
- Value reflection, learning, and trauma-informed practice
- Shaer our values : We listen, we care, we love
Then we would love to hear from you.
What You’ll Get
- The opportunity to influence real change for young people in the care and justice system
- A supportive, reflective, and values-led team culture
- Opportunities for learning, development, and progression
- Flexible working and a strong commitment to staff wellbeing
If you are passionate about amplifying young people’s voices and want to be part of a team that is shaping the future of youth justice in Scotland, we would love to hear from you.
Top job! Head of Fundraising & Development (maternity cover)
- Part time
- £45,000 pro-rata
- Hybrid: Edinburgh or Glasgow
- Closing 20th April 2026
About Athletics Trust Scotland
Athletics Trust Scotland was launched in 2021 to use the power of athletics and running to transform lives in Scotland.
We are committed to making the sport more accessible for all, by supporting people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities to access opportunities to participate and improve their physical, mental and social wellbeing. We are particularly focussed on supporting three communities that are underrepresented in athletics and running in Scotland:
- People with disabilities
- People affected by poverty
- Ethnically and culturally diverse communities
We work closely with scottishathletics, as well as other key partners such as jogscotland, the passionate community of athletics clubs and running groups throughout Scotland, and charities like Scottish Sport Futures, to achieve its aims.
The Board of seven Trustees, led by Graeme Jack as Chair provide strategic oversight and guidance to the Head of Fundraising and Development. The Board is also supported by our Patron, Eilidh Doyle.
About Scottish Athletics
scottishathletics is the national governing body for athletics in Scotland. Our vision is for everyone in Scotland to have the opportunity to participate in athletics and running and to achieve their personal ambitions.
Our mission is to deliver an integrated, inclusive and adaptable model of athletics and running provision that inspires everyone in Scotland to enjoy the sport and experience personal success. Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of the work that scottishathletics leads, and the organisation works closely with all stakeholders in athletics across Scotland, to continue improving diversity and create an inclusive culture in the sport, and to be reflective of Scottish society.
Our strategy, Building a Culture of Success (2023-2027), captures the breadth of work that scottishathletics facilitates, from supporting performance athletes on the world stage to providing opportunities for people to participate in the sport within their local community. The member clubs play a crucial role in growing and developing the sport and, along with the volunteer workforce, they are integral to the sport’s future success.
Everyone in Scotland can participate in athletics and scottishathletics strives to continuously evolve to deliver on our vision for the sport.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Head of Fundraising & Development (maternity cover) to lead on the delivery of Athletics Trust Scotland’s objectives for 2026-27, with a specific focus on increasing fundraising across four priority funding streams:
- Community and club fundraising
- Trust funding
- Events fundraising
- Individual giving
This is an exciting time to work with Athletics Trust Scotland as the charity enters the next phase of its development and works closely with national and local partners to increase our impact across Scotland.
The role reports to the Chair of Athletics Trust Scotland with day-to-day support provided by the CEO of scottishathletics.
About You
You are a confident, relationship-driven professional who thrives on engaging a wide range of stakeholders, from trust funders to corporate partners. An excellent communicator, you can articulate impact in a clear, compelling and concise way, both in writing and in person.
Collaborative by nature, you work effectively within teams but are equally comfortable taking ownership and working independently. You bring energy, charisma and credibility, with a natural ability to influence, motivate and lead others.
You have a genuine passion for changing lives through sport and physical activity, and are committed to your personal development.
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