Do you have some experience of advice work, preferably with a focus on housing issues, and a real desire to advance your specialist level knowledge? Then join Shelter Scotland as a Housing Rights Worker and you could soon be playing a vital role in helping to identify and resolve the homelessness and bad housing issues facing local communities.

About the role

We’re looking for someone who can provide high-quality housing advice, advocacy and casework to people facing the housing emergency, both in local communities and remotely. You’ll work collaboratively with colleagues and external partners to promote housing rights, deliver capacity-building activities and respond to local housing issues through influencing and advocacy. You’ll also gather evidence and insight to help shape our work, build strong relationships with communities and decision-makers, and support people with lived experience to influence services, campaigns and wider change. Through everything you do, you’ll help ensure Shelter Scotland delivers high-quality, person-centred support while working to tackle the root causes of housing injustice.

Role specifics

We’re looking for someone with excellent communication and relationship-building skills who enjoys working collaboratively to make a real difference. You’ll be confident delivering workshops and presentations, engaging with individuals, communities and partners, and explaining complex information in a clear and accessible way. Experience of housing advice or social justice work would be an advantage, alongside the ability to challenge poor practice, influence decision-makers and solve problems creatively. Ideally, you’ll also be comfortable using a range of IT systems, including Microsoft Office and CRM systems.

Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

About the team

There are three Community Teams - North, West and East. These teams of housing rights workers engage with and activate communities in delivering insight and evidence and targeted interventions, to address local issues that contribute towards the Shelter Scotland Housing Emergency campaign for structural change.

MCFB is looking for a Finance Controller to support the accounting needs of the organisation. If you have dedication to anti-racist practice, have experience in working with charity organisations, and want to work in a compassionate and person-centred organisation, come and work with us!

The role holder will work closely with the Chief Executive and wider team to maintain and establish effective financial and administrative systems and processes. They will be responsible for the smooth running of our financial systems, undertaking book-keeping, reporting and regularly reviewing policies, processes and procedures to ensure they are fit for purpose and will liaise with the Board about financial issues. They will manage other operational matters from time to time as well.

Are you passionate about building relationships and helping communities thrive? Are you able to work towards and achieve targets? Do you have experience of analysing data to inform decisions?

If so, we would love to hear from you.

About Cyrenians FareShare

We are part of the UK wide FareShare network, working to reduce food waste and tackle food inequality. From our depot in Edinburgh we redistribute quality surplus food to charities and community organisations supporting people across Central and South East Scotland. Our Community Food Members include foodbanks, community pantries, breakfast clubs, community meals, veterans' organisations and many other local groups who use food to support the people that they work with.

About the role

We're looking for a Community Food Member Development Officer to help grow and support our network of Community Food Members, ensuring more good food reaches people who need it while reducing food waste. This is a varied and rewarding role where you'll be responsible for growing, supporting and strengthening our Community Food Member network.

About You

You will be an enthusiastic, proactive individual who can work independently to build strong relationships and identify new opportunities for partnership working. Your excellent communication and organisational skills will help you work effectively towards achieving targets. Your ability to analyse data will support informed decision making and continuous service improvement for our Members.

You will travel across Central & South East Scotland to visit CFM’s so access to own vehicle or use of public transport is expected (costs will be reimbursed).

How we'll support you

You will work independently as part of the Enterprise Team, while also collaborating closely with the Depot Operations Team and receiving ongoing support from your Manager. You will have access to wider Cyrenians support, including our learning and development programme and staff wellbeing services.

About us

At Cyrenians we tackle the causes and consequences of homelessness by taking a Public Health Approach to Homelessness Prevention. We take a values-led and relationships-based approach to delivering all our services.

Read more about our impact and our values.

People are at the heart of who we are and what we do. Day-by-day, person-by-person, we tailor what we offer to what people need. We’re here to provide consistent, friendly and informed support so that people can explore options and take ‘the next step’ towards their future.

We welcome people with a wide range of skills and experiences to our team – including those in recovery and those who have lived through homelessness. To make a difference, we work flexibly, with everyday leadership, humour and a ‘can do’ spirit. We want to make it easy, make it right and make it happen – not only for the people we support, but for each other. We care for and support each other regardless of our role, service or location.

Job Purpose

The Head of Service - Harm Reduction & Service Development will provide strategic leadership across a portfolio of innovative and developing services, including Harm Reduction, Digital Lifelines, Human Rights, Recovery, Gambling Harm, the Managed Alcohol Project, and Safer Services (our high-tolerance harm reduction model).

This is a senior leadership role with a national remit, responsible for driving forward service innovation, development and system change. The postholder will lead diverse teams and programmes across the organisation, ensuring that practice is aligned with policy, evidence and organisational values.

You will play a key role in shaping and promoting models of best practice, strengthening partnerships locally, nationally and internationally, and influencing wider systems to improve outcomes for people experiencing severe and multiple disadvantages.

This role will balance strategic development, partnership leadership and oversight of emerging service models, ensuring they are sustainable, impactful and grounded in trauma-informed, person-centred approaches.

Job Purpose

To provide high quality advice, casework and representation to individuals and families on welfare benefits, income maximisation, and debt, in accordance with the Scottish National Standards for Information and Advice Providers (SNSIAP) Level 2. This includes providing advice on debt solutions, negotiating with creditors and supporting clients to access the most appropriate debt solution, including the Debt Arrangement Scheme (DAS), sequestration and other non-statutory debt remedies.

By joining our team, you will be helping alleviate poverty and improve individuals’ and families’ lives and ensure our Vision is fulfilled, in that no one in our communities endures hardship.

George Watson’s College wishes to appoint a Senior Philanthropy Officer to lead the school’s individual giving and legacy fundraising initiatives, and support major programmes and campaigns. Develop strong relationships with donors and our alumni community to grow philanthropic income and long-term engagement.

Full details can be downloaded below.

About Us

Borders Independent Advocacy Service (BIAS) has established itself as one of Scotland’s leading providers of independent advocacy, delivering exceptional services since 1995. At the heart of our work are the rights of advocacy partners and the power of their voices to bring about positive change.

We provide individual, issue-based independent advocacy for people across the Scottish Borders. We work alongside corporate parents and communities to broaden understanding, and with policymakers, leaders and elected representatives locally and nationally to shape law, policy and practice based on the lived experience of advocacy partners in Scottish Borders.

About the Role

BIAS is seeking passionate, values-driven individuals to join our Board of Trustees and help shape the future of our organisation. If you have experience in finance, HR, law, or advocacy, and a passion for supporting others, we would love to hear from you. We are looking to strengthen our Board to help guide the charity forward.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a dedicated and experienced team.
• Make a real impact in your community.
• Flexible meeting options (in person and online).
• Help us continue our important work and make a difference.

What does the role involve?

Board Members support the strategic direction, governance, and sustainability of Borders Independent Advocacy Service. Responsibilities include:

• Attending quarterly Board meetings (held both online and in person).
• Attending occasional additional meetings, particularly during key development periods.
• Meetings usually lasting less than 2 hours
• Reviewing Board papers in advance, which are circulated by email (hard copies available on request)
• Supporting good governance and effective decision-making.
• Acting as an ambassador for BIAS.
• Contributing skills, expertise, and insight.
• Supporting the organisation to achieve its strategic objectives.

This is a voluntary role, offering the opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of advocacy partners across the Scottish Borders and contribute to the organisation’s continued growth.

What we offer

• The opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives.
• A supportive, inclusive and values-led Board.
• Induction, training, and ongoing development.
• Opportunities to contribute strategically to a growing organisation.
• Experience of charity governance and strategic leadership.

Forth Valley Advocacy is an independent advocacy service promoting the rights, freedom and dignity of vulnerable people, supporting people to have their say and defending disadvantaged people from abuse and exploitation. The service is based on human rights principles and ensures that a stronger voice is given to individuals made vulnerable by complex life situations.

Following a recent successful recruitment process we now aim to a further advocacy worker to our dedicated team, enabling Forth Valley Advocacy to continue the provision of high quality, person centred Independent Advocacy services across the Forth Valley area.

You will join an enthusiastic group of experienced Advocacy Workers and will report to the Chief Officer. The caseload is varied and will include work with individuals who are subject to legislation, including mental health care and treatment, and people using care and support services or who are in transition between services or settings.

With a commitment to ensuring that Advocacy Partners voices are heard, you will have a strong belief in empowerment and inclusion. As a member of the expanded team, you will contribute to the development of the service as it continues to provide independent advocacy throughout this period of growth.

Due to the widespread geography covered by this post, you must be a car driver with access to a car.

*The service is based in Falkirk but covers the whole of the Forth Valley area. Hybrid working arrangements are in operation although the successful individual will be required to work from our office during the induction period.

Recent applicants need not reapply as their applications will be reviewed as part of this recruitment exercise.

We are committed to equality and diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

ARC Scotland is seeking a Qualified Freelance Assessor and Internal Verifier to support delivery and quality assurance across health and social care qualifications.

We are looking for a professional with:

• Recognised Assessor and Internal Verifier qualifications.
• Strong occupational background across health and social care.
• Registerable qualifications and experience to deliver the Integrated Health and Social Care award at SCQF level 7, and Social Services and Healthcare awards at SCQF levels 6, 7 and 9.
• Experience delivering and/or verifying SVQs or work-based qualifications in a freelance capacity.
• Up-to-date knowledge of sector standards, compliance, and best practice.

This is an excellent opportunity for a flexible, reliable professional passionate about developing a skilled and confident workforce within the sector.

What you will do as Social Investment & Innovation Advisor

At the Postcode Lottery, our purpose is to raise funds for good causes and distribute them in a way that is fair, impactful and rooted in long-term social value.

Reporting to the Deputy Head of Charities, the Social Investment and Innovation Advisor will have operational responsibility for sourcing, assessing, presenting and then account managing social investments for the Postcode Innovation Trust. The postholder will work on a programme to provide access to concessionary capital to help high potential social enterprises scale their work and impact, advising the board of the Postcode Innovation Trust on where we could invest support from our players to have the greatest value.

The postholder will have knowledge and understanding of the not-for-profit sector and most importantly, the social enterprise sector across Great Britain. You will work specifically on the Sustainable Planet and Resilient Communities portfolios, which span environment, biodiversity & green innovation, along with employment, inclusion and community development. It’s crucial that you have a positive approach and the ability to lead discussions at the highest level. While we will always safeguard our players’ funds, we won’t shy away from being ambitious, innovative and unique in the way we fund. You will embrace and contribute to this approach.

As a part of the Charities Team, you must be able support your direct colleagues as well as ensure that the wider Postcode Lottery team remains passionate about what we do and why we do it. Part of this role will involve assisting with the delivery of the Dream Fund, an annual competition that offers a £5m grant to a partnership of not-for-profit organisations to deliver a ground-breaking project tackling society’s most challenging problems.

This is an exciting time in the charities team. The right candidate will have experience in social investment, account management and a clear understanding of the charity and social enterprise sector. You must be able to learn quickly and build trust-based relationships with our investees and charity partners.

Key activities and responsibilities:

• Manage a growing portfolio of loans to social enterprises and charities, including preparing detailed investment proposals and financial analyses for the Investment Panel.
• Co-manage the Trust’s grant and loan programmes end-to-end, covering research, application processes, due diligence, monitoring, and review cycles.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of Trust strategy, including attending Board meetings, providing portfolio updates, and supporting financial audit and bad debt provisioning.
• Collaborate on communications and stakeholder engagement, including producing media content, annual report copy, representing the Trust at external events, and contributing to sector discussions.
• Support wider organisational initiatives aligned to the Funding Philosophy, including special projects, charity engagement activities, events, and campaigns that extend impact beyond funded partners.

About you

Key Skills:

• Strong experience in social investment, including supporting applicants through the full investment lifecycle from application to award.
• Proven ability to prepare high-quality papers for investment committees and boards.
• Solid understanding of financial reporting, business analysis, and due diligence processes.
• Experience in portfolio and relationship management, with the ability to build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal), with proficiency in CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce) and Microsoft Office, and the ability to contribute to funding strategy and programme development.

Desirable Skills and Personal Attributes:

• Working towards (or willing to work towards) a relevant financial qualification, with experience in the social enterprise, charity, or grant funding environment.
• Good understanding of social investment and enterprise, particularly within Sustainable Planet and Resilient Communities (e.g. environment, sustainability, employment, community development).
• Knowledge of investment legal processes and broader funding landscape.
• Highly organised, able to manage a complex workload, large portfolio, and competing deadlines effectively.
• Strong interpersonal approach: passionate about social impact, collaborative and independent working, receptive to feedback, and able to build positive relationships with a proactive, enthusiastic attitude.

Additional Information:

• The core hours of the role will be 37.5 hours per week, worked Monday – Friday 9am – 5:30pm, working out with these hours may be required around event times, where time will be given in lieu.
• We anticipate the starting salary for this role to be between £48,000 and £51,000
• This role will be expected to work from our Edinburgh office at least 80% of the time.