The Communications Lead role is critical in supporting the development, delivery and coordination of See Me’s communication strategy, to achieve our vision and strategic aims. You will co-ordinate development of a Communications Plan for the programme that engages our volunteers and critical partners and ensures action on mental health stigma and discrimination is prioritised, understood, and acted upon.

Working with colleagues, partners, volunteers and other people with diverse lived experience you will produce engaging, high-quality communications that are credible and informed by data and emerging evidence about the nature, scale and impact of stigma. You will provide communications advice and support to the programme team in the development of their work and ensure that programme messages and outputs reach key audiences and encourages them to act on mental health stigma and discrimination.

You will support the ongoing monitoring of the impact of work and prioritise amendments to the Communications Plan as required to ensure See Me continues to engage with key audiences purposefully and in ways that support delivery of the programme’s outcomes.

For more information, including full job description and application/interview guidance, please download our recruitment pack.

The Policy Lead role is critical in supporting the development, delivery and coordination of See Me’s policy strategy, to achieve our vision and strategic aims. In this role, you will work with colleagues, volunteers, people and partners with diverse lived experience to produce engaging, high-quality policy outputs that are credible and informed by data and emerging evidence about the nature, scale and impact of mental health stigma. Working with the Director and Programme Managers, you will create clear policy position papers and briefings that centres tackling mental health stigma and discrimination, taking account of other forms of discrimination as relevant.

You will co-ordinate and lead a joint approach to policy influencing and stakeholder engagement & empowerment through carrying out a comprehensive stakeholder mapping to inform a policy plan that ensures action on mental health stigma and discrimination is prioritised, understood, and acted upon. Working with See Me colleagues you will support the ongoing monitoring of the impact of work and prioritise amendments to policy plan as part of the wider delivery plan required to ensure See Me continues to engage with key audiences purposefully and in ways that support delivery of the programmes outcomes.

For more information, including full job description and application/interview guidance, please download our recruitment pack.

The Project Officer (No More Shame) will co-ordinate and support delivery of the partnership project ‘No More Shame’ specifically leading on the See Me deliverables. This role works in partnership with colleagues in SAMH, Combat Stress, and local area peer networks & groups to understand and tackle mental health stigma and discrimination experienced by ex‑service women in Scotland, and fulfil the requirements of the project plan agreed with the Armed Forces Covenant Trust.

Key milestones for the programme involve:

• Peer engagement and research to test the findings of a literature review.
• Support the peer/volunteer role with Combat Stress.
• Support the pilot of The Changing Rooms With SAMH.
• Co- produce a campaign with ex-service women.
• Co-ordinate activity to build a peer led movement to highlight the issues, advocate and influence change in policy and practice in health care services (including mental health).
• Support SAMH to develop a Peer-led Toolkit to support transitions.
• Support evaluation of the project.

For more information, including full job description and application/interview guidance, please download our recruitment pack.

The Programme Manager (Communities and Priority Groups) makes a distinct contribution to tackling mental health stigma and discrimination in Scotland. They lead a programme of work that is designed to identify, understand and challenge mental health stigma and discrimination as it is experienced by different people, in groups and communities across Scotland using approaches underpinned by community development, human rights and equalities principles. They drive forward action at four levels (structural, cultural, institutional and personal) seeking to move beyond universal approaches, towards targeted, equitable and culturally safe solutions underpinned by lived experience and community led action.

The Programme Manager provides strategic leadership and works with the Director and colleagues in Mental Health Foundation, Penumbra and See Me to ensure diverse lived experience data, evidence, learning and leadership is prioritised and centred in the research programme, three national change programmes (workplaces, education and mental health services), in our community focused work and in our policy, communications and media work. Through community development approaches the manager will engage with volunteers, people, partners and grassroots organisations with lived and living experience of mental health stigma and discrimination; working with them to understand, challenge and influence systemic change.

For more information, including full job description and application/interview guidance, please download our recruitment pack.

The Programme Manager (Workplaces) makes a distinct contribution to tackling mental health stigma and discrimination in Scotland. They lead a programme of work that is designed to identify, understand and challenge mental health stigma and discrimination as it is experienced by employees and employers in workplaces across Scotland. The approach centres on mainstreaming action on mental health stigma and discrimination as a core part of a mentally healthy workplace approach. It is framed on international evidence of whole organisation approaches to reducing mental health stigma. The post holder will drive forward action at four levels (structural, cultural, institutional and personal) seeking to move beyond universal approaches, towards targeted, equitable and culturally safe solutions underpinned by lived experience leadership and community led action.

They will lead, facilitate and contribute to strategic partnerships and alliances at local, national and UK level to take forward activity to deliver the Workplace Programme commitments within the annual delivery plan. This will involve driving improvements in policy, leadership, culture, practice and continuous improvement to reduce mental health stigma and discrimination in workplaces in line with national policy, the emerging business case from investment and to respond to rising levels of reported stigma and discrimination in workplaces across all sectors.

The role will seek to mainstream activity in workplaces based on emerging data and research, evidence-based practice, lived experience led action and by mainstreaming anti stigma actions linked to their continuous improvement plan. The post holder will ensure high-quality programme delivery, strong partnership, focusing on leadership and management, strategic influence, and impactful lived experience involvement across all areas of work.

For more information, including full job description and application/interview guidance, please download our recruitment pack.

The Stirlingshire Monitoring and Control Officer (MCO) will contribute to the protection of the Highland Line (HL), a coast-to-coast control zone which aims to prevent grey squirrels from moving north from Central Scotland into the red strongholds of the Highlands and Grampians. Progressed through a programme of targeted grey squirrel monitoring and control, you’ll help support the protection and expansion of red squirrel populations in accordance with the Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels strategy. This role requires an approachable individual with experience in mammal control work that enjoys working outdoors and interacting with people.

Main objectives:

Delivering responsive and strategic grey squirrel control in the region primarily from the shores and islands of Loch Lomond, heading east to Callander and the Teith Valley to Doune; develop regional Rapid Response Monitoring networks in the region; recruit and train volunteers and external partners in grey squirrel control and monitoring; build relations with local landowners and stakeholders; and support the Argyll and West Dumbartonshire MCO with removal of grey squirrels from the Loch Lomond islands.

This includes:

• Carry out responsive and strategic grey squirrel control through trapping in priority areas
• Plan and support the development and expansion of a regional Rapid Response Monitoring (RRM) networks
• Assist with recruiting and provide appropriate training to volunteers and external partners in grey squirrel control, monitoring and detection methods
• Where required, carry out Operational Monitoring (OM) to assess squirrel presence e.g. feeder boxes and/or camera traps
• Monitor the spread of the squirrel pox virus through the Central Lowlands by carrying out trapping and testing in sampling survey squares
• Collect and maintain records on monitoring and trapping efforts using Excel, ArcGIS and the SSRS Hub (database) and contribute to reporting on project performance.
• Encourage interest in local red squirrel conservation with relevant local communities, landowners and stakeholders through media and events
• Support the Argyll and West Dumbartonshire MCO with the removal of grey squirrels from the Loch Lomond Islands through trapping and targeted shooting

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• A degree or equivalent qualification in ecology, countryside management or related discipline.
• A minimum two years’ experience in a relevant field, including practical wildlife management/ invasive non-native species control.
• Experience in collecting, maintaining and reporting standardised ecological data.
• Experience of working with landowners, gamekeepers, foresters and the public.
• Experience recruiting, training and supporting volunteers to undertake active conservation work.
• A good understanding of conservation principles, practices and legislation.
• Knowledge of native tree species and familiarity with the Trossachs and Stirlingshire area (advantageous).
• Willingness to occasionally work out of normal working hours.
• A full clean driving licence.
• Possess, or be willing and eligible to obtain, a Firearms licence.

Benefits

• Flexi time/hybrid working
• Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and pension schemes
• Weekly wellness hour
• Generous Sick pay allowance
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
• Training and Development focus

Job Purpose

To support the delivery of the Cashback for Communities programme, working with young people aged 14–21. The post holder will engage, support and inspire young people through positive activities, helping them develop confidence, life skills, employability, wellbeing and resilience while encouraging positive choices and reducing involvement in antisocial behaviour.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, organising and delivering engaging group work and one-to-one support sessions for young people aged 14–21.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with young people, encouraging their participation and ongoing engagement in the programme.
• Support young people to identify personal goals and develop skills, confidence and aspirations.
• Deliver activities that promote health, wellbeing, teamwork, leadership and personal development.
• Support the recruitment and retention of participants, ensuring sessions are welcoming, inclusive and accessible.
• Work alongside partner agencies, schools and community organisations to support young people's needs.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, progress and outcomes in line with programme requirements.
• Contribute to monitoring and evaluation by collecting feedback, case studies and evidence of impact.
• Promote safeguarding and ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of all participants.
• Act as a positive role model, promoting equality, diversity and inclusion at all times.
• Attend team meetings, training and supervision sessions as required.
• Support occasional evening or weekend activities where necessary.

Person Specification

Essential

• Experience working with young people aged 14–21 in a youth work, community, education or similar setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with young people from a range of backgrounds.
• Understanding of the challenges affecting young people and barriers to participation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good organisational and record-keeping skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality and inclusion.
• Flexible and enthusiastic approach to supporting young people.

Desirable

• Youth Work qualification or relevant experience.
• Experience delivering employability, wellbeing, sports, arts or community-based programmes.
• Knowledge of the Cashback for Communities programme and its aims.
• First Aid qualification.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people.
• A supportive and friendly working environment.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Flexible working across three days per week (18 hours).
• The chance to contribute to a nationally recognised programme supporting young people across Scotland.

Heartland Cares is seeking an experienced Business Manager to establish and lead a new way of delivering social care and support in rural Perthshire.

Heartland Cares is the new social enterprise now working in the Rannoch and Tummel and Dunkeld and Birnam areas. Our regulated Care at Home service (due to start in November) works alongside the strength of existing volunteer-led support services, ensuring a joined-up approach to meeting the care needs of people living in remote, rural areas. Our Board of Trustees is passionate about getting positive outcomes for the people who use our services. We aim to expand quickly into new communities and have our eyes firmly on helping to address inequality of access to care services across all remote areas.

With several years of planning and partnership working with the Perth and Kinross Health and Social Care Partnership under our belts, we are ambitious for this flagship initiative and are looking for a Business Manager to match.

If your head is in business and your heart is in community, you may be ideal for this role.

Love Glasgow’s heritage? Help steer Glasgow Building Preservation Trust’s strategic direction

We are seeking new voluntary board members to join our board of trustees.

Glasgow Building Preservation Trust is a charity which rescues and re-purposes historic buildings across Glasgow.

We have a legacy of over 40 years of working throughout the city, returning buildings at risk back to their communities from The Briggait, to Castlemilk Stables, Glasgow’s blue police boxes and amazing places like Kelvingrove Bandstand.

We introduced Doors Open Days to the UK and still run the much-loved Glasgow Doors Open Days Festival every September, providing free access to historic buildings and exclusive talks, walks, tours and other experiences.

We believe deeply that heritage and history are for everyone and work hard to help Glaswegians remember and celebrate their city’s stories.

No previous trustee experience is required. Please see our role description, and Reach Volunteering’s guide to Becoming a Trustee for more information.

Successful candidates will be offered attendance to Culture & Business Scotland’s Introduction to Being a Board Member training to ensure you have the tools to help us.

We believe that our board should reflect Glasgow’s diversity and particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic backgrounds.

We encourage applications from people with experience in finance, law or fundraising/philanthropy at this time, but we are also interested in good people from all professional backgrounds.

The board meets four times a year, and trustees might also attend interim and sub-committee meetings and Trust events in addition to this.

Blindwells lies just off the A1 near to Tranent.

The developer Hargreaves has been working on site with East Lothian Council since 2017 and around 500 houses have been completed, both social & private housing. There is however outline planning permission for many more houses over the next twenty years.

The High Street is scheduled for construction and there will be two other schools. It is intended that the Church be a key community partner and part of the long term infrastructure.

Background to this post

The local churches have, led by the local Church of Scotland churches, been engaged in welcoming new residents to Blindwells for the past three years.

The opening of the first Primary school marks an important moment in the life of this fledgling new community. With space for community development now is the time to move from providing occasional gatherings to a more day to day working on the ground with residents.

The vision is for the establishment of a new Christian community that emerges from the local context. It is intended that this community will be ecumenical and will be at the heart of the Blindwells community.

Although initiated and led by the Church of Scotland applications are encouraged widely and an ecumenical advisory group has been formed.

Purpose of Post:

To lead the planning and implementation of Lothian & Borders Presbytery’s vision to develop Christian witness and ministry in the new settlement of Blindwells.

Main Duties :

• Developing the existing work by the local churches and to develop & initiate plans for establishing a new Christian community
• Reaching out and engage with children & families in Blindwells to start new community groups
• Building relationships with and engagement in local schools.
• Recruiting & building voluntary teams to be part of this work
• Overseeing all safeguarding & to lead training of this work
• Liasing with other local bodies, site developers, construction workers
• Work closely with the Blindwells Beacon Leadership team & the Local advisory group
• To communicate to Presbytery regularly and to share good practice with regard to mission with partner churches
• To undertake any other duties as reasonably required by the Line Manager