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The West Highland Way Trust is a newly established Scottish charity with responsibility for championing, supporting and sustaining one of Scotland’s most iconic long-distance routes. Working in partnership with public bodies, communities and businesses, the Trust aims to support collaborative work with Access Authorities to care for trail whilst safeguarding the route’s environment and heritage while maximising its social, economic and community benefits.
About the role
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Director to lead the day-to-day development and operation of the Trust during its formative phase.
This is a senior, hands-on leadership role, working closely with and supported by the Board of Trustees. The postholder will act as the Trust’s main delivery lead and public point of contact, supporting the Board in shaping the Trust’s vision and strategy, establishing robust operational systems, and delivering business development and fundraising activity.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the day-to-day operation and set-up of the Trust
- Supporting the Board with strategy development, governance and reportin
- Developing and overseeing the delivery of fundraising and income generation plans
- Building strong relationships with communities, businesses and partners along the route
- Managing suppliers, consultants and freelance support
- Overseeing communications, engagement and organisational development
About you
You will bring senior-level experience in the charity, public or community sector, with a strong track record in organisational development, fundraising or partnership working. You will be comfortable working with Trustees, operating independently in a start-up environment, and representing the organisation with credibility and confidence.
Experience of place-based, environmental, heritage, access or tourism-related work would be advantageous as will experience commercial or sponsorship.
- What we offer
- Competitive salary
- Generous annual leave and pension contribution
- Flexible working arrangements
- A unique opportunity to shape and lead a nationally significant charity at an exciting stage of development
Looking for more information?
For an informal conversation about the role, please contact the Chair, Stuart Mearns via trustee@westhighlandwaytrust.org. You can also find more information about us on our website westhighlandwaytrust.org and on the official West Highland Way website westhighlandway.org
Top job! Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
- Full time
- £37,000 – £42,000
- Hybrid: Moray
- Closing 11th May 2026
Lead an organisation that changes lives through nature.
Wild Things is a charity dedicated to inspiring people, protecting wildlife and habitats, and strengthening communities through high quality environmental education and conservation programmes. From outdoor learning for young people to nature based wellbeing programmes for adults, our work helps people connect with the natural world — and empowers them to care for it.
We are now seeking an exceptional Chief Executive Officer to lead the organisation into its next chapter.
As CEO, you will be the strategic and operational leader of Wild Things. You’ll guide the organisation with clarity, compassion, and ambition — ensuring we deliver outstanding programmes, remain financially resilient, and continue to grow our impact across Scotland and beyond.
This is a role for someone who can balance big picture vision with hands on leadership. You’ll work closely with the Board of Trustees, lead a talented and passionate team, and represent Wild Things with partners, funders, and the wider community.
What You’ll Do
- Shape and deliver an inspiring long term strategy rooted in environmental education and community impact
- Ensure high quality, safe, and effective delivery of all programmes and services
- Lead organisational development, culture, and team wellbeing
- Drive financial sustainability through strong budgeting, fundraising, and income generation
- Build and nurture partnerships across education, conservation, health, and public sectors
- Act as a compelling ambassador for Wild Things, championing the value of nature based learning
- Work collaboratively with the Board to ensure excellent governance and accountability
About You
We’re looking for a leader who is:
- Passionate about environmental education, conservation, and community empowerment
- Strategic, forward thinking, and able to turn ideas into action
- Skilled in financial management and organisational leadership
- An excellent communicator who can inspire confidence and build strong relationships
- Experienced in leading teams and fostering a positive, inclusive culture
- Comfortable representing the organisation publicly and advocating for its mission
Experience in the charity, environmental, education, or outdoor learning sectors is desirable but not essential — what matters most is your ability to lead with integrity, purpose and a love for both community and the natural world.
Why Join Us?
At Wild Things, you’ll lead an organisation with an increasingly important mission and a dedicated team. You’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of environmental education in Scotland at a pivotal moment in the organisation’s trajectory, influencing positive change and helping people of all ages discover the transformative power of nature.
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Communications and Policy Manager
- Full time
- £37,840 – £42,723
- Hybrid: Blended working between Stirling office and home
- Closing 1st June 2026
At Walking Scotland, we believe in the power of everyday walking and wheeling to transform lives and communities. We’re looking for a proactive and innovative Communications and Policy Manager who will play a key role in shaping the national walking conversation, influencing policy, amplifying our voice and inspiring action across Scotland.
About us
It’s an exciting time to join Walking Scotland. Nearly a year on from the launch of our new name and brand, and as we approach our 30th anniversary, we’re stepping confidently into a bold new chapter.
Walking Scotland is a charity that helps make walking and wheeling a part of everyday life. We promote the benefits of walking and wheeling on our physical, social and mental health. Our programmes connect communities and inspire positive behaviour change. We also improve places and spaces to walk and wheel.
We’re an advocate for making walking and wheeling inclusive. We work with partners and local communities to reduce barriers. This ensures everyone has the chance to walk and wheel everywhere they go. By focusing on walking and wheeling, we’re helping to solve some of Scotland’s biggest challenges, from health inequalities to the climate-nature emergency.
About the role
As our Communications and Policy Manager, you’ll lead our communications and policy work. You’ll develop strategies, manage campaigns and build relationships that help us reach more people and bring about real change. You’ll work closely with a passionate team and collaborate with partners, policymakers and the public to make walking and wheeling part of everyday life across Scotland.
Ready to walk the talk?
The application pack for this role and information on how to apply are available at walkingscotland.org.uk/about-us/careers.
If you have any difficulty accessing the recruitment documents please get in touch at. recruitment@walkingscotland.org.uk
If you would like to discuss this role further, please contact Alana Genge, Head of Communications and External Affairs, by email at alana.genge@walkingscotland.org.uk
Dig In is a greengrocer in the heart of Bruntsfield, Edinburgh, owned and run by the community, for the community’s own benefit.
We’ve been operating for over 12 years as the UK’s first city-based community-owned Greengrocer shop and are now seeking an enthusiastic, experienced Full-time Shop Manager.
This is a hands-on operational role where the successful Manager will lead a small, friendly, dedicated team of staff and volunteers ensuring this successful community business continues to thrive.
For more information, please refer to our website and social media (details below).
The successful candidate will be someone who aligns with our values and has the energy and vision to work with Dig In’s voluntary Management Committee to ensure Dig In continues to develop and remain sustainable for future challenges.
Communications and Engagement Officer
- Full time
- £28,000 – £32,000
- Hybrid: Perthshire (average one day a week in Perth)
- Closing 5th June 2026
Perth and Kinross Countryside Trust (PKCT) is looking for a creative and strategic Communications and Engagement Officer to help raise awareness of our work connecting people and nature across Perthshire. This is a hands-on and purposeful role for someone who can turn ideas and impact into inspiring stories that attract support, strengthen partnerships, and grow our reach.
Working closely with the CEO and wider team, you’ll shape PKCT’s communication strategy and lead activity across digital, media and community channels. You’ll bring strong writing and organisational skills, a flair for storytelling, and a belief in the power of clear communication to deliver real change for people, wildlife and the environment.
Come and help us get people into the heart of the countryside and the countryside into the hearts of people.
Greener Kirkcaldy is a community-led charity working locally to bring people together, take positive action on the climate emergency and support people through fuel poverty and food insecurity. We deliver a range of projects, events and skills training to achieve the needs and goals of local people – building resilience as a community and working towards a future where everyone can live better and tread more lightly on our planet.
Based in the heart of Kirkcaldy – with a community building, training kitchen, bike shop and garden – we carry out activities across Kirkcaldy and work with partners to deliver projects across Fife.
We lead the Cosy Kingdom partnership, a free and impartial energy advice service available to all tenants and homeowners across Fife. We help people save energy and stay warm while spending less on fuel.
We also deliver a means-tested handy service installing simple energy saving measures into people’s homes. Our work plays a vital role supporting people in, or at risk of, fuel poverty and makes an important contribution to tackling carbon emissions and climate change.
The Role
We are looking for a handyperson to join our team who will support people by fitting simple energy saving measures in their homes. These include putting up curtain poles and thermal curtains, installing radiator reflector panels, draught-proofing and fitting LED light bulbs.
You will also be responsible for cleaning and maintaining Greener Kirkcaldy’s premises.
We will provide training, and you will be supported by a great team.
Working at Greener Kirkcaldy
We want our town to be a good place to live and work. We believe in a future where everyone has a say in what happens locally, people are working together to protect our environment and those in hardship are supported to live well. That includes our staff and volunteers.
Working at Greener Kirkcaldy involves being part of a positive, collaborative and social team. Our culture is really important to us. We promote equality, diversity and openness. We have a strong focus on staff wellbeing and development and encourage staff initiative and ideas.
Benefits of working for Greener Kirkcaldy
- Flexible and hybrid working
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and sick pay
- Wellbeing, training and development opportunities
- Social events
Diversity and inclusion
We want Greener Kirkcaldy to be an inclusive and diverse charity where everyone feels supported, valued and able to be themselves. We take part in Fife Centre for Equalities’ Equality Pathfinders programme. We also take part in the Race Equality Environmental Programme facilitated by CEMVO Scotland. Our Equalities Action Plan sets out the steps we are taking to improve diversity and inclusion.
To achieve our vision of Kirkcaldy as a greener and fairer place to live, we need a diverse team. We encourage applications from people of any background. We know that our sector particularly lacks staff and volunteers with Minority Ethnic backgrounds and disabled people. If you identify as Minority Ethnic or have a disability, we welcome your application.
Funding and Membership Manager
- Part time
- £32,000 – £36,000 pro-rata
- Hybrid/Remote: Scotland
- Closing 25th May 2026
The West Highland Way Trust is a new Scottish charity established to support the long-term sustainability, promotion and stewardship of the West Highland Way. We work collaboratively with partners, communities and stakeholders to ensure the route continues to deliver environmental, social and economic benefit.
As the Trust enters its next phase of development, we are seeking to grow a strong and engaged membership base and build sustainable income streams to support the future care of Scotland’s most iconic long-distance trail.
About the role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven Funding and Membership Manager to lead the development, delivery and growth of the West Highland Way Trust’s membership and fundraising activity.
This is a pivotal role within a small and ambitious organisation. You will be responsible for growing individual, corporate and international membership, developing fundraising campaigns, and ensuring an excellent supporter experience. Working closely with the Trust’s Director and Board of Trustees, you will help embed recurring income streams that underpin the Trust’s long-term sustainability.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and delivering a membership growth and retention strategy
- Leading fundraising campaigns and individual giving initiatives
- Managing supporter data, CRM systems and Gift Aid processes
- Delivering high-quality communications to members and donors
- Supporting website maintenance and social media content
- Building relationships with corporate supporters and partners
- Monitoring income performance and reporting to supporters, parters and Trustees
About you
You will have experience in membership development, fundraising or supporter engagement, with a track record of meeting targets and building strong supporter relationships. You will be confident using CRM systems, analysing data and delivering engaging communications.
You will be proactive, organised and motivated by the opportunity to grow income in a developing charity. An interest in outdoor access, conservation, sustainable tourism or Scotland’s landscapes would be highly advantageous.
Experience within a charity, conservation, heritage or tourism setting would be beneficial, as would experience of corporate partnerships or digital fundraising.
What we offer
- Competitive salary
- Employer pension contribution
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Flexible working arrangements
- The opportunity to shape and grow membership for a nationally significant charity at an early stage of its journey
- A meaningful role supporting the long-term care of the West Highland Way
Looking for more information?
For an informal conversation about the role, please contact trustee@westhighlandwaytrust.org. You can also find more information about us on our website westhighlandwaytrust.org and on the official West Highland Way website westhighlandway.org.
Bumblebees are in crisis. Could you help us in leading the fight to secure their future? We are looking for a Trustee with digital expertise to join our Board.
The Trust is a science-led charity, concerned with halting and reversing the decline in bumblebees. We are governed by a Board of ten Trustees who work together, and with the executive team with a spirit of openness and trust. We recruit individuals skilled in their field and passionate about nature, species conservation and bumblebees! We’re very proud of our inclusive culture at the Trust and we welcome applications from those who are new to trusteeship as well as those with previous experience.
We’re looking for a highly organised and proactive Executive Support and Office Manager to support our leaders and teams to do their best work, strengthening the systems and processes that help our charity thrive.
About us
It’s an exciting time to join us. As Walking Scotland approaches its 30th anniversary, we’re stepping confidently into a bold new chapter.
We’re a charity that helps make walking and wheeling a part of everyday life. We promote the benefits of walking and wheeling on our physical, social and mental health. Our programmes connect communities and inspire positive behaviour change. We also improve places and spaces to walk and wheel.
We’re an advocate for making walking and wheeling inclusive. We work with partners and local communities to reduce barriers. This ensures everyone has the chance to walk and wheel everywhere they go. By focusing on walking and wheeling, we’re helping to solve some of Scotland’s biggest challenges, from health inequalities to the climate-nature emergency.
About the role
As our Executive Support and Office Manager, you’ll play a critical role in supporting the charity to deliver its strategic ambitions. You will do this by continuously improving systems and processes that underpin a sustainable and resilient charity.
You will provide high level executive support to the CEO, Senior Leadership Team and Board. Working closely with the Head of Finance and Corporate Services, you will help ensure the charity has high quality, effective administrative processes and that resources are allocated effectively in line with strategic objectives.
This is a newly created central role within the organisation.
We offer the opportunity to be part of an organisation that recognises staff as our most valued asset. Attractive employment conditions include a contributory pension scheme and flexi-time policy.
We’re looking for a skilled and forward thinking Finance Manager to provide high quality financial management and to strengthen our financial systems and processes that support our leaders, teams and long term sustainability.
About us
It’s an exciting time to join us. As Walking Scotland approaches its 30th anniversary, we’re stepping confidently into a bold new chapter.
We’re a charity that helps make walking and wheeling a part of everyday life. We promote the benefits of walking and wheeling on our physical, social and mental health. Our programmes connect communities and inspire positive behaviour change. We also improve places and spaces to walk and wheel.
We’re an advocate for making walking and wheeling inclusive. We work with partners and local communities to reduce barriers. This ensures everyone has the chance to walk and wheel everywhere they go. By focusing on walking and wheeling, we’re helping to solve some of Scotland’s biggest challenges, from health inequalities to the climate-nature emergency.
About the team
The finance team plays a critical role in supporting the organisation to deliver its strategic ambitions, ensuring strong financial stewardship, robust reporting, and effective decision-making. There is also a commitment to continuously improve systems and processes to support a sustainable and forward-looking charity. This role is key to the ongoing development of the finance function as the charity continues to evolve and grow.
About the role
We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to support the Head of Finance and Corporate Services and lead the day-to-day operations of the Finance team. You will be responsible for delivering accurate and timely financial information, including management accounts, forecasts, budgets, and statutory reporting across the charity. You will also play a key role in driving finance transformation activity, including the implementation of new systems and continuous improvement of financial processes and controls.
Working closely with the Head of Finance and Corporate Services and budget holders across the organisation, you will act as a trusted business partner, providing financial insight and guidance to support decision-making. You will lead on budget holder reporting and review meetings, support audit processes, and contribute to the development of financial policies, procedures, and a cost-effective procurement approach.
We are looking for a fully qualified accountant (CA, ACCA, CIMA) with strong experience managing and developing finance teams. You will bring excellent technical knowledge, including an understanding of charity finance regulations, alongside strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills. You will be comfortable operating both strategically and operationally, with the ability to drive change, improve processes, and deliver high-quality outputs in a dynamic environment.
We offer the opportunity to be part of an organisation that recognises staff as our most valued asset. Attractive employment conditions include a contributory pension scheme and flexi-time policy.