About Space:
Do you want to work for an organisation that truly cares about its staff?
Would you like to use your skills to make a difference in people’s lives?
If the answer is ‘yes’, Space is the place for you!
Space is a community anchor organisation supporting people and their families in South West Edinburgh, with some of our services stretching city wide.
WE BELIEVE THAT CONNECTIONS BUILD COMMUNITIES
Space delivers 22 projects, with around 60 staff and 50 volunteers. We deliver diverse services supporting young people, families, older people and carers amongst others.
As a dynamic organisation no two days are the same, with a wealth of learning and development opportunities for our staff and volunteers.
We are an accredited Living Wage employer and proud to share our Carer Positive accreditation, as part of our commitment to the growing number of people in the workforce who need flexibility due to their caring role.
Space is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are.
For more information about Space and all our projects can be found on our website – spacescot.org
About the role:
The Youth Participation Worker will join a small team (2 workers and a manager) designing, planning and delivering our WOW! project that supports young people aged 16-24yrs with the transition between education and employment.
The project offers group sessions and works with partners like Edinburgh Zoo and Edinburgh International Festival to help young people build on their skills and improve their confidence.
WOW! has been successfully running for almost 2 years, having delivered 6 cohorts during that time. Each cohort runs for 10 weeks, with up to 10 young people participating in each group. *Sessions take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Broomhouse Hub, with some sessions being delivered by partner organisations in outreach locations throughout Edinburgh.
Having demonstrated the fantastic impact of WOW! we have recently secured additional funding which will allow us to run a further 4 cohorts through to the end of July 2027, and we hope to secure further funding to secure the project longer term.
Key tasks in the role include:
The successful person for this role will:
The full job description and person specification for the role can be found below.
The application form can be found below.
If you have specific questions about the role or would like to have a brief chat about the role before applying, please contact careers@spacescot.org.
Victim Support Scotland – Empowering People Affected by Crime
Who We Are
Victim Support Scotland (VSS) provides support and information to people affected by crime and campaigns for victim and witness rights. Regardless of whether a crime has been reported, or when it happened, our services are free, confidential, and tailored to individuals’ needs.
Our vision is that people affected by crime – victims, witnesses, and their families – are treated with dignity and respect and are at the heart of the justice in Scotland. We put victims and witnesses at the heart of everything we do so they are heard, have improved health and well-being, feel safer, more secure, and informed and that we are an effective organisation, that makes a lasting difference. Our mission at Victim Support Scotland is to ensure that those affected by crime receive high quality support that will help them recover from their experiences. We aim to do this by adhering to our own organisational values: Organisational Values
Everything we do is driven by our dedication to supporting and empowering victims and witnesses, so they have improved health and well-being, feel safer, more secure, and informed. We are an effective organisation that makes a lasting difference to the people we support, and these values are reflected in the behaviours expected of all staff and volunteers.
VSS is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all of our service users and has a thorough and rigorous recruitment and selection process including PVG scheme checks in place to ensure this commitment is met.
What is the role?
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Support Coordinator working 26 hours per week. Working week will be between the following days and hours:
Salary band: £27,598 - £36,445 (pro-rata). Salary on appointment will normally be at the lower salary point, with progression subject to review - in line with VSS progression arrangements. A higher salary placing will only be considered in exceptional circumstances subject to experience demonstrated.
Primary location: Broadside, 2 Powderhall Road, Edinburgh, EH7 4GB, with travel to Jedburgh. You will also be expected to cover throughout Edinburgh, Lothian and Borders.
You will be reporting directly to a Locality Manager, and you will be responsible for ensuring, within your Service(s), that VSS’s local service development and delivery plan is being implemented within your geographical area(s). Service delivery is provided by a team of skilled and knowledgeable volunteers and you will be responsible for planning their deployment to ensure that the service delivered meets the desired outcomes of victims and witnesses of crime and our service users. You will also be responsible for all aspects of volunteer engagement with VSS at your services, including recruitment, induction, learning and development, ongoing performance management and support. Contributing to business planning and co-ordination ensuring that continuous learning takes place to monitor that the outcomes of service users are being met is also part of the role.
You will bring experience from a similar role and a commitment to your own professional development. As a confident and supportive leader, you will know how to motivate others, build trust, and drive performance. You’re comfortable working with data gathering, analysing, and presenting insights that help shape decisions. Some court experience would be advantageous. You believe in fairness and inclusion with the confidence to challenge discrimination, bias, or stereotyping when you see it. Alongside this, you have a solid understanding of the voluntary and charity sector, and willingness to be flexible in working hours and able to travel as required.
If you are looking for a role with a purpose, where you can really make a difference, we want to hear from you!
Further details of this role are available in the job description & the candidate pack Support Coordinator
Please note - This post will be subject to a satisfactory PVG/Disclosure check.
What we offer
Holiday
When you work for Victim Support Scotland, your wellbeing is important to us. We offer an enhanced annual leave package of 39 days (pro-rata) holiday. 42 days (pro-rata) from Grade 6 and above.
Pension
Save for the further and join the Standard Life Pension. Your future self will thank you. Our generous employer contribution will help you plan for the future.
Support
Sometimes we all need support and a listening ear. Our free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme can support your mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing. We also offer enhanced maternity and paternity pay and access to a credit union.
Discounts
You will have access to our free health cash plan which includes cover for you and your family across a range of benefits, which include, dental cover, access to a virtual GP, counselling, legal support and discounts on gym memberships, cinema tickets, retail and much more.
Flexibility and development
We are proud of our flexible and inclusive work policies, which help you balance work and life. Supporting employee development is important to us, we offer comprehensive learning and development opportunities.
We help young people to build life-long belief in themselves, supporting them to take on their own challenges, follow their own passions and discover talents they never knew they had. Because when you prove yourself that you’re ready for anything nothing can hold you back.
Do you want to be part of that?
The Operations Manager is responsible for managing a team of geographically dispersed Operations Officers to support the operational delivery and development of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) across Scotland.
Operations Officers directly support a variety of Licensed Organisations (LOs) comprising mainly of schools, but they also work with other organisations including colleges, local authorities, charities, pupil referral units, youth groups and young offender institutions. The Operations Manager role involves managing, coaching, and supporting Operations Officers to undertake their role and building strong partnerships to increase DofE’s engagement across communities in Scotland.
As a DofE country team, our focus is on building capacity within our licensed organisations to support more young people to engage with DofE and on identifying and stewarding strong partnerships within local communities to increase engagement with DofE, particularly within those communities who face barriers to participation. Line managed by the Senior Operations Manager, the Operations Manager is an active and engaged member of the Scotland Team, which is chaired by the Scotland Director. The Operations Management team is responsible for delivering on the Scotland business plan and strategic goals in line with UK wide national strategy.
The role will be field-based and when not attending meetings, employees will work from home. You will need to have an appropriate home office set up and live within or near the portfolio area.
What we are looking for:
We are looking to recruit a dynamic, proactive, and effective team player with extensive people management experience to join the Scotland team. You will report to the Senior Operations Manager and will be responsible for the day-to-day management of your Operations team and delivery of the DofE Scotland business plan. The role will also involve contributing to national working groups to support our charity wide strategic goals.
You will be a passionate advocate for the work of the DofE and be driven to realise the charity’s strategic ambition.
Benefits
We offer excellent staff benefits including a generous pension contribution, an employee assistance programme, healthcare cash plan and volunteer leave. Also, 25 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays and an additional 3 days paid leave between Christmas and the New Year. Buy additional annual leave, benefits discount website, death in service benefit 4 x salary, incapacity benefit, generous family leave and sick leave.
The DofE are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All successful applicants will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. (e.g. DBS/PVG or similar), including references covering any gaps of employment/education, confirm eligibility to work in the UK and complete a health check.
**The geographical allowance is based on a member of staff having a home or office-based postcode within 30 miles (as the crow flies) from Charing Cross, WC2N 5HS. The allowance is 7% capped at £4,000 per annum.
About The Duke of Edinburgh's Award
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is a renowned charity that empowers young people by offering life-changing programs. With a vision of Youth Without Limits, their aim is to provide over a million young individuals, particularly those facing marginalisation, the opportunity to participate in their transformative initiatives within the next five years. By supporting young people in acquiring new skills, overcoming obstacles, and building confidence and resilience, they promote personal growth and development.
The organisation operates by licensing and supporting various institutions like schools, colleges, youth groups, and hospitals to run their programs. They prioritise the safety of participants and have taken necessary measures to ensure it. Additionally, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award has an Executive Leadership Team that works together to expand their provision and a team of Trustees who set the strategic direction for the charity.
With an international reach in over 130 countries and territories, the DofE is part of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, which aims to provide opportunities to young people globally. The history of the DofE traces back to 1956 when it was initially launched for boys. Over the years, it has evolved and now offers programs for young people aged 14 to 24, focusing on four key sections: Volunteering, Physical, Skills, and Expedition. The impact of the DofE has been astounding, with millions of young people benefiting from the program. Even during challenging times like the coronavirus pandemic, the dedication and contributions of DofE participants have been remarkable.
As the UK recovers, the DofE continues to support and empower young people, playing a vital role in the national effort. With a rich history and a commitment to youth development, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award remains a beacon of opportunity and growth for young individuals across the globe.
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Help Shape the Future of Student Life at the Heriot-Watt Student Union
We’re looking for an exceptional External Trustee to join our dynamic and ambitious Student Union Board. With a new strategy underway and major change programmes taking shape, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact on student experience and organisational growth.
Who We Are
We are an energetic, student-centred charity representing over 10,000 Heriot-Watt University students. We deliver services, events and welfare support to help students succeed academically, socially and personally. In addition, our trading operations include a lively bar, a popular coffee shop, and a thriving shop.
We generate around £3M annually, all reinvested into enhancing student wellbeing and services. Guided by our long-term strategy, The Big Plan, we are transforming the way we support our members (our students) and strengthening our governance and leadership structures to match.
Why This Role Matters
As an External Trustee, you’ll play a key role in steering our next phase of development. Working closely with other members of the Board and our CEO, you’ll help shape strategic priorities, ensure strong governance, and guide us as we deliver meaningful change for our student community.
You will add value by helping the Board to focus on the Union’s strategic purpose, long-term direction, organisational health and impact, while supporting the executive team to deliver the operational detail.
Your contribution will help us:
Keep student experience and wellbeing at the heart of everything we do
Strengthen our charitable, governance and trading performance
Deliver a modern, focused, high-performing Board culture
Build confidence, ambition, and forward momentum across the organisation
Our Trustee Board
You’ll join a high-performing and diverse Board that includes:
• Elected student officers
• Undergraduate and postgraduate student trustees
• External trustees with relevant experience from sectors including finance, HR, charity, education and the private sector
Together, the trustees offer oversight, strategic leadership, and accountability, ensuring we remain financially sustainable, legally compliant and focused on student needs.
Who We’re Looking For
We warmly welcome applications from those with experience in governance, strategy, organisational development and student-focused environments. We’re especially interested in candidates with backgrounds such as:
• Business development or strategic planning
• Student engagement or wellbeing
• SME leadership
• Third sector leadership
If you have experience of chairing committees or boards or aspire to grow into a Chair role we’d particularly like to hear from you.
What You’ll Do
As a Trustee, you will:
• Provide strategic oversight and strong governance, ensuring compliance with the requirements of OSCR (the Scottish Charity Regulator)
• Work collaboratively with other members of the Board and the CEO to shape and support delivery of The Big Plan
• Bring expertise to enhance performance, student services and organisational growth
• Help maintain a Board culture that is strategic, inclusive, and focused on impact and assurance
• Champion the Union’s values and commitment to student wellbeing
This is a non-executive governance role; as a trustee you will fulfil the role of providing strategic supportive challenge in respect of day-to-day management of the Union.
Time Commitment
• Four evening Board meetings per year (5:30–7:30pm)
• One full-day annual Strategy Day
• Regular meetings with the CEO (either in person or online)
• Involvement in sub-committees or project groups of the Board
Meeting papers are provided at least one week in advance.
What You’ll Gain
Serving as a Trustee offers a rewarding opportunity to develop and deepen your skills in:
• Governance and strategy
• Financial oversight and risk management
• Leadership and stakeholder engagement
• Understanding of student and higher education priorities
• Working within a dynamic, mission-driven charity
You’ll join a supportive, collaborative and ambitious Board committed to positive change, innovation, and enhancing the experience of every Heriot-Watt student.
Home-Start Clackmannanshire is a long standing, dynamic charity, striving to ensure every young child (under 12) has the best possible start in life locally. Raising a family has never been easy; our trained volunteers and staff are there to support families through challenging times. In Scotland, Home-Starts have over 1,500 volunteers supporting over 3,500 families and 6,500 children each year through compassionate, confidential help to parents/carers when they need us most. The parents/carers we support are often overwhelmed and isolated. They may be struggling with mental health, illness, disability, multiple births, poverty, domestic abuse, separation and/or trauma. We provide a bespoke support package of 1:1 in home and group services for families, helping them to cope with the stresses and strains of daily life and encourage them to build the skills, confidence, and strength they need to nurture their children for years to come.
In 2024, Action for Children, NHS (speech and language) and Educational Psychology launched an exciting new provision called Play Roots with the support and funding from our local Child Wellbeing Partnership. Play Roots is an enhanced 0-5 group provision for local families operating across four localities in Clackmannanshire weekly.
Purpose of the job
Play Roots has developed rapidly since the first group launched, with families directly informing our sessions, allowing us to ensure we are delivering a communities based, group support system, providing a nurturing and educational environment for children (0-5) and their parents/carers. Play Roots aims to enhance positive well-being, parent-child attachment, support early childhood development, and encourage wider community connections and changes for parental progression; providing the foundations for children and families to flourish long-term.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, driven practitioner, capable of coordinating the delivery of our four local groups to ensure their effective running, and maximising impact through groups supporting the development of children and parents/carers by creating fun and interesting learning environments/activities to enhance skills, promote emotional resilience, and encourage positive behaviours and routines. Central to this role is effectively liaising with partners and supporting our delivery team made up of staff from Home-Start Clackmannanshire, Action for Children, Educational Psychology, Speech and language, and a growing team of volunteers.
You will also:
Main Responsibilities
Supporting the work of Home-Start Clackmannanshire and our Play Roots Partnership
Support for families
Supporting Volunteers
Working in Partnership
The post holder may be required to undertake any other duties that fall within the nature of the role and responsibilities of the post as detailed above.
Change Mental Health is a leading national mental health charity providing unique support to people with severe and enduring mental ill health. With over 50 years’ experience across Scotland, we believe people affected by poor mental health and illness deserve the highest quality of support in the community and that every person has the right to be valued and to share in the opportunities, challenges, and joys of everyday life.
In this role, you will lead Change Mental Health’s trust fundraising activities to sustain current services and generate new income for the organisation. You will develop fundraising strategies and lead on developing and writing bids to Trusts and Foundations. You will work closely with the Head of Fundraising and Director of Development, as well as other colleagues, to ensure that we maximise opportunities to identify funds for our existing and new local and national services. You will project manage and lead our tenders for services and contribute to ensuring the organisation remains tender ready.
You will oversee the quality and integrity of our fundraising to ensure we meet the highest standards, protecting the brand and reputation of Change Mental Health.
Essential Criteria:
Fundraising Experience: You will have a proven track record in trust fundraising but also an interest in other areas of fundraising. You’ll be keen to be part of the wider team’s activities, supporting the writing of corporate proposals or getting involved in individual giving or community fundraising.
Excited by growth: You will be ambitious and proactive and relish the opportunity to support the charity to achieve its ambitious goals.
Strategic: You will enjoy thinking strategically to map out the needs of the charity and the ways in which this can be aligned with opportunities for financial support from funders
Relationship Management: You’ll have a proven track record of developing positive relationships with staff at all levels, as well as partner and funder organisations. This will include developing detailed funding propositions in collaboration with project staff. You will thrive working with funders and partners on a day -to-day basis, be a self-starter and have high standards for yourself and others.
Creative and Innovative:You will have a creative approach, with an ability to write interesting and engaging proposals.
Passionate about writing:You’ll enjoy the writing about the work we do and showcasing this to potential funders in a way that engages them effectively. You’ll have excellent written and spoken communication skills, and confidence writing for different audiences/contexts.
You will need to have experience of:
Desirable Criteria:
General Duties
This job profile and list of duties is not exhaustive and serves only to highlight the main requirements. The line manager may stipulate other reasonable requirements and projects commensurate with the general profile and grade of the post.
Benefits:
Change Mental Health is a leading national mental health charity providing unique support to people with severe and enduring mental ill health. With over 50 years’ experience across Scotland, we believe people affected by poor mental health and illness deserve the highest quality of support in the community and that every person has the right to be valued and to share in the opportunities, challenges, and joys of everyday life.
About the Project / Service
As a Change Mental Health practitioner, you work directly with service users who require immediate or on going emotional, practical or vocational support in order to deliver the best possible outcomes. You will work with service users to develop and review personal plans, although ultimate oversight rests with the Senior Project Worker. You work closely with other members of staff to achieve outcomes as defined by my line manager. Within the area team there is a clear line management structure which supports and shapes the practice. You will contribute to an environment where people can relax, re-establish social skills and enhance their quality of life.
Key Responsibilities:
General Duties:
Essential Criteria:
Desirable Criteria
Benefits