Top job! Trust Manager
- Part time
- £33,000 – £35,000 pro-rata
- On site: Edinburgh
- Closing 15th April 2025
The Community Alliance Trust (CAT) is an independent registered Scottish Charity and the Development Trust for Greater Craigmillar. It was established in 2011 in response to the stalled regeneration programme in Craigmillar. It currently runs the White House, a beautiful art deco building which is a community hub that includes a café (White House Kitchen) and an educational organisation (IntoUniversity) as well as being the head office for the Trust. It also has several social enterprises, including some community growing projects. CAT has a small staff currently funded through grant awards e.g. Scottish Government or the Local Authority.
Our vision is that Greater Craigmillar is a good place to live; has a quality of life that can be enjoyed by everyone, with a thriving community and opportunities for all. Our mission is to support the community by providing necessary funded projects that also contribute to community life, with good quality affordable facilities providing space for community participation.
All CAT staff and volunteers are PVG checked.
The successful applicant will have a 3 month probation period.
Top job! Chief Executive
- Full time
- £49,748
- Hybrid: Glasgow, with travel within Scotland
- Closing 23rd April 2025
Outside the Box is a small independent charity and social enterprise. We provide development support to groups and people across Scotland who want to make a difference in their communities.
About the role
We are looking for a new leader who is passionate about supporting people and communities. We would like someone with entrepreneurial skill and experience to work alongside the staff team to develop ideas into projects and commissioned work that makes a difference to people.
We are committed to building a diverse organisation. We welcome applications from all sectors of society, including New Scots, people from black and minority ethnic communities, women, LGBTQI+ people and people with disabilities.
Visit the Outside the Box Website for more information
Wasps (Workshop & Artists Studio Provision Scotland Ltd.) is seeking an exceptional leader to guide one of Scotland’s valued cultural organisations into its next chapter. As we approach our 50th anniversary, we are looking for a visionary and strategic Chief Executive Officer to champion our mission, strengthen our impact and ensure our long-term sustainability.
For nearly five decades, Wasps has been at the heart of Scotland’s creative community, providing studios and workspaces for artists, makers, and creative businesses. With 19 sites across 14 towns and cities, from the Shetland Islands to the Borders, we support more than 1,000 artists, 25 arts charities, and 81 creative enterprises. Through our innovative property developments, we breathe new life into historic buildings, transforming them into thriving creative hubs that contribute to Scotland’s cultural and economic landscape.
The Role
As CEO, you will provide strong, visible leadership, ensuring Wasps remains a sustainable, artist-centred organisation that meets the evolving needs of Scotland’s creative sector. Reporting to the Board, you will drive the strategic vision of the organisation, leading an experienced team to deliver operational excellence, financial sustainability, and sustainable growth.
You will be the public face of Wasps, representing the organisation at the highest levels, advocating for our tenants and fostering relationships with key funders, policymakers, and stakeholders across the arts, business, and government. You will also oversee our capital projects, ensuring that we continue to develop and enhance our creative spaces across Scotland.
Who we’re looking for We are seeking an inspiring and entrepreneurial leader with the following attributes:-
- A strategic thinker who can demonstrate vision and identify opportunities for - and manage – change.
- Experienced in partnership working, business planning and organisational development.
- Respected and connected in cultural/charity/property networks and understands the opportunities and challenges facing the creative economy and Wasps communities across Scotland.
- Has an understanding of a property-based charity and legislative compliance responsibilities as a landlord.
- Committed to leading Wasps to achieve Net Zero in our properties and organisational practice.
- An outstanding communicator, networker and advocate, with the ability to build strong partnerships and influence key decision-makers.
- Experienced in complex stakeholder engagement and management
- A strong strategic and financial mindset, capable of leading a complex property-based organisation with a focus on long-term sustainability.
- Committed to diversity, inclusion, and community engagement, ensuring Wasps continues to serve artists, makers and creative people.
Top job! Director of Venture Support Services
- Full time
- £45,000 – £50,000
- Hybrid: Edinburgh
- Closing 11th April 2025
The Ventures Lab is a programme led by The Challenges Group, bringing over 25 years of experience in supporting impact-driven enterprises across 80 countries. Through The Ventures Lab, we apply this expertise to Scotland, building a pipeline of ventures that drive economic and social impact at scale.
The Ventures Lab is redefining how purpose-led enterprises access the expertise they need to grow and succeed. Through our pioneering Pooled Services model, we provide high quality business support in finance, legal, marketing, and business development, allowing ventures to focus on impact without the overheads of costly in-house teams.
Following a successful pilot with a select group of clients, we are now entering a crucial growth phase scaling pooled services into a national offering that will support social enterprises across Scotland. This is an exciting moment to shape and lead a transformative service.
We are seeking an experienced, strategic leader to drive the scaling, innovation, and long-term sustainability of pooled services, positioning The Ventures Lab as the go-to platform for social enterprises seeking expert business support
Role Overview
The Director of Venture Support Services will drive the strategic development and growth of The Ventures Lab’s pooled services. This role requires a strong balance of strategic leadership, operational oversight, and stakeholder engagement to ensure high-quality service delivery and long-term sustainability.
A key part of this role will be building and leading a team to deliver high-quality business support services. The successful candidate will be responsible for recruiting, managing, and developing a team of professionals to ensure seamless service delivery.
Additionally, the Director of Venture Support Services will develop a network of professional partners across various sectors and disciplines, securing a community of trusted advisors, pro-bono experts, and service providers who are committed to supporting purpose-led businesses through volunteering, discounted services, or strategic collaboration.
Growth Targets
In 2025, The Ventures Lab aims to recruit 20 new businesses into the pooled services model. From there, we plan to grow by a minimum of 50% year on year, steadily increasing our reach and impact. The Director of Venture Support Services will play a crucial role in achieving these targets by ensuring the model is scalable, effective, and financially sustainable.
Top job! Director
- Full time
- £43,000
- Hybrid: Office in Glasgow, occasionally homeworking
- Closing 21st April 2025
Job Summary:
The Director is the key management leader for Interfaith Scotland and is responsible for the strategic development of its vision and purposes
Vision: To work together as people of faith for a just and inclusive Scotland
Purposes:
1. to provide a forum for faith communities in Scotland to dialogue with one another on matters of religious, national and civic importance
2. to provide face to face and virtual platforms to enrich and develop local, national and international interfaith dialogue, engagement and action
3. to promote educational activities in connection with interfaith relations
4. to encourage civic engagement by religious communities in Scotland
5. to support equality and human rights for individuals and communities with religion and belief as a protected characteristic.
Training and Employment Advisor
- Full time
- £29,361 – £32,930
- On site: Edinburgh
- Closing 25th April 2025
Reporting to:Training and Employability Lead
Duration of Project: A two-year fixed-term contract to start, with the option to renew thereafter, subject to the availability of funds to support the role.
Key working relationship:
Internal: Senior Management Team and project coordinators. Please refer to our organogram.
External: Service users, funders, and partner agencies.
Purpose of the role
This post aims to support New Scots in their employment and training needs. It aims to help New Scot service users access work, volunteering, and training opportunities that match their skills, qualifications, and interests. The post holder will collaborate with the existing Employment and Training team to provide individual holistic coaching and guidance to our service users. They will also assist with planning, delivering, and evaluating group workshops that prepare service users for employment.
Additional information
Please note that you must already be eligible to work in the UK to be employed by The Welcoming Association.
The post holder will work from The Welcoming’s office on 20/1 Westfield Avenue, Edinburgh, EH11 2TT.
Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of The Welcoming. We welcome applications from BAME people, applicants with lived experience as refugees, or those who are or have worked with refugees, asylum seekers, and vulnerable adults.
The Gardener’s role is to manage and maintain the gardens and woodland at Camas and Iona.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing and maintaining the Camas organic garden and woodlands.
- Managing the small Iona Abbey garden through regular visits and work
- Facilitating the use of the garden as a space for engagement
- Supporting staff and visitors to feel confident in being part of the daily upkeep of the garden, knowing when to pick and use produce and teaching basic gardening skills
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Gateway is looking to recruit two new Board Members.
Gateway is one of the leading charitable organisations in Highland, providing a diverse range of services in Inverness City, Easter Ross and Wester Ross.
We provide services for vulnerable adults including Care at Home, Community Housing Support, and supported accommodation.
We are looking to recruit an additional two Board members to join our experienced team of Directors. This is an exciting time for Gateway and members find their work rewarding in so many ways.
As a Director, you will play a crucial role in guiding our organisation through developing the strategy, ensuring we uphold our values and achieve our mission, and making a tangible and positive impact on people’s lives. Our Directors are critical friends whilst providing the senior team with constructive challenge.
We are specifically looking to appoint members based on demonstrable experience and skills in one or more of the following areas:
- Legal and Risk Management;
- Healthcare/Social Care Experience;
- Financial;
- Fundraising.
Your expertise in any of these areas will be invaluable in steering our strategic direction and maintaining robust governance.
Being a Chairty this is a voluntary position, however travel expenses to meetings would be paid.
Board meetings are held quarterly, lasting approximately two hours, and are normally held on a Monday during working hours. These meetings are held in person at our Head Office in Inverness, although we can accommodate a hybrid arrangement to meet the suitable person’s needs.
If you have the skills, interest, and time to commit to the organisation we would love to hear from you.
The Welcoming Association is seeking a Treasurer to help take forward its strategy for a more welcoming, diverse, and inclusive city of Edinburgh. The current Board of Trustees and staff are a highly dedicated, committed and passionate set of people with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, and we are excited to open up the opportunity for a new Board Member.
The Treasurer is a key volunteer role within our governance structure. As our Treasurer, you will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Chair, and Finance Manager to advise the Board of Trustees on all aspects of business management and finance matters related to the work of the Welcoming Association.
The Treasurer is expected to be professionally qualified (CA, CIMA, ACCA, ACA, or other similar designation) with experience working or volunteering in a finance-based role as an accountant, financial controller, financial director or similar.
The candidate should ideally have experience of: (1) reporting financial performance to Board members; (2) preparing budgets and forecasts, management accounting and statutory financial reporting; (3) charity accounting requirements and other relevant legislation; and (4) internal control frameworks.
Additional information
Please note that you must already be eligible to work in the UK to be employed by The Welcoming Association.
Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of The Welcoming. We welcome applications from BAME people, LGBTIQA applicants with lived experience as refugees, or those who are or have worked with refugees, asylum seekers, and vulnerable adults.
Join the G20 Youth Project Board of Trustees – Inspire, Lead, and Make an Impact!
Are you passionate about empowering young people? Do you want to play a key role in a dynamic social enterprise that transforms lives? Join us as a trustee of the G20 Youth Project.
Who We Are
The G20 Youth Project is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) dedicated to creating brighter futures for young people in the G20 area. We provide safe spaces, Arts access, employment pathways, personal development programs, and community support, helping youth especially those affected by trauma to thrive.
We nurture an inclusive, trauma-responsive community where young people feel heard, valued, and supported. As we enter an exciting phase of growth, we seek 3-4 dedicated trustees to shape the future of our initiatives.
Who We’re Looking For
We welcome applications from individuals with expertise in charity governance, youth development, mental health services, safeguarding, HR, law, marketing, web design, or grant funding. Beyond specific skills, we seek individuals who share our passion and commitment to young people.
A Unique Leadership Opportunity – Be Our Next Chair!
With our Chair stepping down after a successful three-year term, we seek an inspirational leader to continue our momentum. This is an opportunity to drive real change, shape strategy, and mentor fellow trustees. You will play a key role in expanding impact, strengthening partnerships, and ensuring sustainability.
Why Join Us?
This voluntary trustee role offers the opportunity to:
- Influence meaningful change in young people’s lives
- Guide a growing organisation with strong social impact
- Apply your expertise to strategic decision-making
- Be part of a passionate, values-driven team
Ideal candidates will bring:
- Strong interpersonal skills
- A deep commitment to youth empowerment
- Specialist knowledge relevant to the role (e.g. charity governance, youth work, HR, comms, etc)
If you’re interested in the Chair position, you will also bring strong leadership experience, and a strategic vision to shape our organisation’s direction.
Commitment & Benefits
- Term: 3 years (extendable)
- Time Commitment: Approx. 4-6 meetings annually (including board meetings, strategic planning, and AGM)
- Expenses: Unremunerated, but reasonable travel expenses covered
- Impact: Play a pivotal role in a growing, high-impact organisation
Be Part of Something Bigger
This isn’t just a board role, it’s a chance to be part of a movement driving real, lasting change. We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
If you share our vision and have the expertise to help G20 Youth Project thrive, we’d love to hear from you!