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.

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 Leadership Team, which is chaired by the Scotland Director. The Scotland Leadership team is responsible for developing and delivering the Scotland business plan and strategy in line with UK wide and national strategic goals.

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 Scotland.

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 to give more than one million young people the chance to participate in our life-changing programmes, over the next five years.

If you think you have the desired skills and experience, then please do apply online. As part of the application process, you will be expected to complete a statement of suitability and answer competency-based questions relevant to the role to help us assess your application.

We offer excellent staff benefits including a generous pension contribution, flexible working and an employee assistance programme.

Services:

• Working in East Lothian with our stage 2 – 5 autistic adult and parent focused service.
• Working in Edinburgh with Disabled Adults stage 1 – 5 with a mixed caseload of clients.
• Working with parents who identify as Neurodivergent or Autistic in our Midlothian focused stage 5 service (subject to funding).
• Working in Midlothian with Disabled Adults stage 1 – 5 with a mixed caseload of clients (subject to funding).

For 30+ years, Into Work has supported the aim of a world where disabled people, neurodivergent people and those with long-term health conditions have equal access to fair work and opportunity to sustain and develop in work. Since 1998 we have provided a 1:1 person-centred service, following the 5-stage model of Supported Employment. Lived experience of disability is at the heart of our service design and delivery. For more information, please visit intowork.org.uk

Background / Context:

Having been operational in Edinburgh and Lothian for many years, Into Work has a long-standing record of successful partnership working and project delivery for disabled people. Due to expansion, we are now looking for suitably experienced and motivated people to join our growing staff team for both our Disabled Adult and Disabled Young People services.

For some people, the idea of being in work or even engaging with employability services, can seem unachievable and quite an unrealistic prospect. To enhance our user experience and encourage engagement, we offer additional in-house wraparound support, including Income Maximisation and Wellbeing input. We really help disabled people take those first vital steps towards making sustainable employment a reality.

Parents/Adults who are neurodivergent/autistic East Lothian -Role Summary:

• Working alongside the supported employment team, you will support an all age parental support service on a 1:1 basis initially, helping people progress along the 5-stage employability pipeline.
• Supporting people into positive destinations such as education, training, volunteering, employment and continued support.
• Supporting people to access our on-line and in-person training with a particular focus on autism tools, techniques and guidance.
• Working with each person to identify the reasonable adjustments they might require that would enhance their employability journey.

Disabled Adults who present with a disability or health condition Edinburgh (Midlothian subject to funding decision) - Role Summary:

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• Working with a caseload of clients on a 1-1 basis, using the 5 stage model of supported employment.
• Collaborating with Income Maximisation and Wellbeing colleagues to provide wraparound support and ensure a positive employment journey for clients.
• Developing working relationships with local organisations to establish appropriate referrals and linking in with employers to promote opportunities.
• Working with each person to identify the reasonable adjustments they might require that would enhance their employability journey.

Autistic Parents Midlothian Service (post subject to funding decision) - Role Summary:

• Involves working with a caseload of clients on a 1:1 basis, using the 5-stage model of supported employment – focussing mostly on stage 5 referrals.
• Collaborating with Income Maximisation and Wellbeing colleagues to provide wraparound support and ensure a positive employment journey for clients helping people to retain or secure employment.
• Developing working relationships with local organisations to establish appropriate referrals and linking in with employers to promote opportunities.
• Liaising, supporting and negotiation with employers supporting people to enter the workplace and retain their employment.
• Working with each person to identify reasonable adjustments that could make the world or work a more sustainable option.

About you – who we are looking for:

• We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and for our roles in East and Midlothian would particularly encourage applications from candidates with lived experience of autism and neurodivergence
• Our staff come from range of sectors and career backgrounds and go on to become successful employment advisers.
• We require people who align with Into Work’s values and the social model of disability, who are looking for the opportunity to make a difference to the employment prospects of neurodivergent/autistic and disabled people.
• Strong negotiation skills would be welcomed as there will lots of advocacy work required with employers.
• You will need to organise and manage your own workload and be flexible in your approach to work, supporting Into Work across different projects and teams.
• The job role will offer a hybrid model of working.
• Have the ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders, including service users, employers and other third sector organisations.
• Ability to collaborate and work as part of a hybrid team.
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What is in it for you?

• Working for a small specialist charity supporting disabled people brings substantial fulfilment, job satisfaction and daily variety.
• You can expect autonomy and the opportunity to be creative, both in your client work and in helping contribute to the development of our services. You can also expect a supportive and progressive working environment which reflects our values of openness, flexibility, perseverance, and collaboration.
• You will receive regular support and supervision, annual appraisal, relevant training, and personal development opportunities.
• We hold a GOLD Investor in People award and are committed to the continuous improvement and development of our employees.
• We are a Living Wage accredited employer, a Disability Confident Leader and have received the Employer of the Year award from the Scottish Union of Supported Employment Apt, sponsored by Diversity Scotland.

You will also benefit from:

• A generous starting annual leave entitlement of 34 days, increasing to 37 days with length of service (pro-rated for part time employees).
• Employer pension contribution of 7.5%.
• Access to death in service scheme.
• Flexitime.
• Enhanced company sick pay.
• Paid carers leave.
• Free and confidential employee assistance programme and services.
• Access to cycle to work and tech scheme discount.

About the Neurological Alliance of Scotland

The Neurological Alliance of Scotland is the leading umbrella body of nearly 60 neurological charities across Scotland and the UK. In partnership with our members, we inform policy, raise awareness and support improvements in services. Our vision is that everyone affected by neurological conditions in Scotland - including carers and those who support them - can access high-quality, timely, and holistic care and support at every stage of their life, regardless of where in Scotland they live.

The Neurological Alliance of Scotland is overseen by a board of trustees with day-to-day operations managed by part time freelancers - a Programme Director and a Programme Co-ordinator. We are looking to recruit a driven part time Fundraising consultant to support the delivery of our 2025-2029 financial strategy.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Fundraising Consultant with experience securing significant grant funding from charitable trusts, foundations and pharmaceutical companies. This is a pivotal role supporting the strategic development and sustainability of our work.

The candidate must have a proven track record of delivering successful campaigns, as well as experience working with pharmaceutical and med-tech funders and a good network amongst charitable trusts and foundations. They will be responsible for implementing our 2025-2029 Financial strategy, working with the Programme Director to maximise external sources of funding.

Key responsibilities

• To achieve a minimum fundraising target
• Research, identify and apply for funding opportunities from charitable trusts, foundations, and grant-making bodies within the appropriate deadlines
• Secure new grant income towards core costs as well as project funding
• Complete all monitoring reports to funders within the required timescale and to a high standard
• Keep the matrix/database of active applications and current grants up to date, to track progress and for planning and monitoring purposes
• Build and maintain relationships with funders to ensure alignment with the Neurological Alliance’s values and objectives
• Provide regular progress reports and strategic advice to the Programme Director
• Experience working with pharmaceutical and / or med tech funders

Person Specification:

Essential:

• Demonstrable success in securing funding from charitable trusts and foundations
• Proven experience in meeting or exceeding annual fundraising targets
• Excellent communication, proposal writing, and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated, well-organised and able to work independently
• Understanding of charity governance and compliance in relation to fundraising

Desirable:

• Knowledge of the neurological health landscape in Scotland
• Strong understanding of the UK charity and health policy environment

You’ll be helping disabled people feel unstoppable. As a Community Fundraiser you’ll be right at the heart of our team’s efforts to make sure no one affected by spina bifida or hydrocephalus feels alone.

Each year, we aim to raise over £100,000 through Community Fundraising to support our essential services. Your mission will be to generate income by engaging with individuals, schools, community groups, third-party challenge events, and volunteer-led fundraising efforts across the Central Belt of Scotland (including Edinburgh and Glasgow).

This is an exciting and creative role where you will have the freedom to develop and implement your own fundraising strategies. As you grow your fundraising success, you’ll have the chance to shape your own career path. At SBH Scotland we believe in rewarding success and encouraging staff to fulfil their potential. You’ll also be part of an experienced team to support you every step of the way.

What SBH Scotland can offer you

Flexibility – We offer flexible working, including the opportunity to work from home or around caring responsibilities.

Motivated and supportive colleagues– Staff scored SBH Scotland as 9 out of 10 for motivation and a supportive work environment.

An opportunity to express yourself – Staff scored SBH Scotland as 8 out of 10 for being supportive in taking risks with new ideas.

We also offer: Workplace pension scheme, salary sacrifice scheme, death in service benefit, toil system, childcare voucher scheme, 30 days annual leave plus 4 statutory holidays.

Reporting to:Head of Fundraising and Communications

Place of Work: Hybrid office/home-working model with base being the Dan Young Building, Dullatur G68 0LS. Occasional travel within Scotland to accommodate needs of fundraising. Driving licence and access to a car is essential for this role.

Working Hours: The post is Part Time (28 hours). Normal work hours are 9.00am to 4.30pm. The role will necessitate working some hours out with normal office hours, including evening and some weekends.

I lost my kids a few times they went to foster care and I would have gone to a place like this if I had the chance. This is badly needed. I hid my drug use and people only found out about it when I had my baby and she was in withdrawal. I loved my daughter and would have welcomed something like this.

-A mother who has been supported by Aberlour

About Our Mother and Child Recovery House

Aberlour is proud to be working with the Scottish Government for our dedicated Mother and Child Residential Recovery House based in Dundee. Our service is designed to enable children of women with problematic substance use to stay with mothers during their recovery. Our approach to rehabilitation aims to deliver positive outcomes for women and their children.

We support families using the Parents Under Pressure (PuP) program which combines psychological principles relating to parenting, child behaviour and parental emotion regulation within a case management model. The program is highly individualized to suit each family. Parents are given their own Parent Workbook. For many parents, this becomes a personal journal of their treatment experience. The overarching aim of the PuP program is to help parents facing adversity develop positive and secure relationships with their children. Within this strength-based approach, the family environment becomes more nurturing and less conflictual.

Too many women with problem drug and alcohol issues are having their young children taken into care and many other women won't engage with support agencies for fear of their children being removed. The new houses will improve outcomes for these women and children; reduce deaths of mothers with problem drug use; avoid family breakdown and increase the likelihood of children being cared for by their parents.

-Aberlour Chief Executive SallyAnn Kelly

What we are looking for....

We are looking for a Lead Practitioner who shares our vision and values, with the passion and ability to support managers in guiding and developing the team. Your hours of work (37.5 per week) will be based around the needs of the families we work with which will include mornings, evenings, nights, weekends, and public holidays. This role will be working within both our outreach part of the service and in the residential house so that we can ensure that our families have continued support on their journey to recovery. This is a maternity cover post and is fixed term until 30 June 2026.

You will support the assessment, intervention and planning for women and their children; initially when women are referred to the service, during their stay in the residential house and supporting them when they return to their communities, working in partnership with other agencies.

Ideally you will have experience of direct work with vulnerable families to support improved capacity for women and children and of working collaboratively with other professional agencies and a working knowledge of drug/alcohol use and its effects on women and children.

Applicants should hold a relevant professional qualification at least SCQF level 7 or equivalent knowledge acquired by other means with a willingness to obtain the required qualifications for SSSC Registration.

Individuals with Lived Experience of alcohol or drug use are strongly encouraged to apply for this position, where they will gain experience and training to enhance their knowledge and skills. People with lived experience are vital members of the team delivering this service to the women and children.

At Aberlour we want to make sure every child and young person has the love, support and opportunity they need to reach their potential. If you share the same vision, we want you to join our team. To have a look at our values to understand more about what we are looking for from our employees click here.

What we offer...

As well as a supportive team and excellent training opportunities, we want all our employees to feel valued and rewarded for the vital work they do. When you work with us, we'll recognise your efforts with generous annual leave, an excellent employer pension scheme and a range of deals and discounts across various retailers. Find out more about our Employee Benefits and our commitment to Equality and Diversity here.

About Options Fife Lochwood Park

Aberlour Options Fife - Lochwood Park service, based in Kingseat, is a forever home for one young man who has complex needs. Our service is a safe space for not only our young man but for his family to spend meaningful time.

Although there can be behaviours that challenge, it is the small steps of progress that this young person makes daily that makes our work meaningful. We are looking for someone to join our small team, who is a patient and understanding person. These are key skills for this role.

What we are looking for....

As someone who has built up experience working in residential childcare, you will have the confidence to guide and direct the provision of care for our young person.

When on shift, you will play a lead role, mentoring and supporting staff and being a role model, delivering excellence in the services we provide. You will assist in assessing, planning and delivering services, taking responsibility for ensuring that assessment and interventions are prepared, monitored and evaluated.

Engaging positively with our Young Person and their family you will plan and implement appropriate support. Sensitive and accurate reporting is a key responsibility and so you will have good written communication skills and the ability to learn how to use effectively, Aberlour's recording system: Dynamics.

his role offers the opportunity to consolidate and build on your experience combined with the ability to enhance your skills and knowledge through training, for example, in Dyadic Developmental Practice.

As part of the management team you will play an active role in ensuring that shift duties are delegated and completed in accordance with service guidance. You will work 2 x 7.5 hour shifts per week as part of a Residential Rota.

Overnight sleep ins are part of the role, alongside an awake member of night staff.

At Aberlour we want to make sure every child and young person has the love, support and opportunity they need to reach their potential. If you share the same vision, we want you to join our team. Aberlour's values are critical and drive everything we do. We will be looking for someone who can demonstrate how Aberlour's values of Respect, Innovation, Integrity and Challenge will be visible in their practice. You must be comfortable working in an environment where Aberlour's values are lived in practice. To have a look at our values click here.

What we offer...

What we offer...

As well as a supportive team and excellent training opportunities, we want all our employees to feel valued and rewarded for the vital work they do. When you work with us, we'll recognise your efforts with generous annual leave, an excellent employer pension scheme and a range of deals and discounts across various retailers. To find out more about our Employee Benefits click here.

Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity to support the ambitions of a rural community in Highland Perthshire?

Rannoch Community Trust supports the economic and social development of the area from Rannoch Station to Tummel Bridge. With a population of around 700, it is based in the spectacular, remote countryside of Highland Perthshire.

RCT’s voluntary Board of Trustees seeks to appoint a committed and capable individual to help make a step-change in their capacity to deliver great results for the Rannoch and Tummel community. Providing support to the Board, acting as the point of contact with funders and stakeholders and actively progressing a range of projects, this post has transformative potential.

In addition to supporting a range of volunteer-led services, the Trust is currently working on three significant projects

1. the establishment of a sustainable community social space – including The CornerStone - a restaurant/bar in a newly refurbished asset-transferred building in Kinloch Rannoch The Cornerstone
2. the establishment of a community-led care at home social enterprise to provide services to local people and
3. the development of affordable housing to meet local needs

Our Rannoch – Rannoch Community Trust

Candidates for the post of Business Development Manager are likely to have a background in charity and financial management or business development, have the ability to multi-task across a range of projects and have good experience of working in and for place-based communities. A track record in income generation, marketing and fundraising would be desirable.

The post holder will be required to explore and develop the potential for new initiatives both within and beyond existing projects. They will contribute significantly to strategic discussions and work closely with the Trustees. We are looking for a team player with great ideas, a practical hands on approach and strengths in communicating and building relationships.

This post is supported by funds from the Scottish Government’s Strengthening Communities Programme.

Job Title: Business Development Manager, Rannoch Community Trust

Hours & Salary: Terms and conditions, including hours and salary, will be determined in discussion with the successful candidate(s). The Full Time Equivalent salary will be in the range £32k to £35k pa for a working week of 37.5 hours. We would be pleased to consider applicants who wish to be considered for part of the role (ie. a part time job taking on agreed aspects of the role) and we have developed the job description accordingly to illustrate the different aspects of the role. We are realistic about the huge scope of the job description so if you think you meet some or most of the criteria, please get in touch or apply. Flexible hybrid working arrangements, including flexibility of work location, may be possible.

Contract: The post is currently Fixed Term for 3 years. This post is supported by funds from the Scottish Government’s Strengthening Communities Programme and funding will be reviewed annually.

The post holder will be an employee of RCT with annual leave and pension contributions. There is potential for the post to become permanent, subject to the success of the post holder in securing recuring core funding.

Start date: The successful candidate should ideally be able to start in the early summer of 2025.

Location:While aspects of the role may be deliverable remotely from any location, we are ideally seeking a candidate who is committed to and able to live in or near to Kinloch Rannoch. The establishment of strong community relationships will be important.

Join Reachout with Arts in Mind and strengthen a creative, values-led charity supporting mental health and wellbeing through the arts.

Reachout with Arts in Mind is seeking a detail-focused and mission-driven professional with strengths in finance, operations, and organisational management — someone eager to apply their skills in a role that makes a meaningful difference. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the charity continues to thrive sustainably, strategically, and in alignment with its strong community values.

About Reachout with Arts in Mind

Based in Alloa and serving Clackmannanshire and surrounding areas, Reachout is a community arts and mental health charity committed to compassion, creativity, and inclusion. For over 30 years, they have used the power of the arts to support those in the local community experiencing mental ill health, reduce social isolation, and build a sense of belonging. Their welcoming studio space offers a diverse programme of facilitated arts activities designed to help people express themselves, build confidence, and maintain their wellbeing.

The organisation is proud to be a small but committed team, working collaboratively with partners and rooted in their members’ voices. They are now looking for a new colleague to join their senior team and lead on the day-to-day running of the operations and finances.

Responsibilities of the Operations and Finance Manager

This is a key leadership role, responsible for maintaining and developing the operational backbone of the organisation. Reporting to the Executive Artistic Director and Board, this role will lead on finance management, HR administration, compliance, governance, and strategic support. The post holder will ensure everything behind the scenes runs smoothly.

The Youth Navigator will support young people who have been affected by a loved one’s problematic alcohol or substance use or their own use.

Regenfx Youth Trust is a well-established charitable youth organisation, proud to have created Scotland’s first-ever visible Youth Recovery Service - The GIVIT. We use a blend of youth work, harm reduction, rapid access to Counselling and a robust recovery model.

We’re looking for a committed Youth Worker to join our ‘GIVIT some STREET’ Early Intervention Team. You will work with young people aged 11–20 yrs who are taking risks around alcohol and substance use or are affected by a loved one’s problematic substance use.

What we will Provide:

• Full Training and a Supportive Team
• Continuous Personal Development

What You’ll Do:

• Provide meaningful 1:1 support and facilitate group sessions for young people engaging with our service.
• Build strong, trust-based relationships grounded in respect, care, and understanding.
• Work closely with a supportive and experienced team, with opportunities to learn and develop through comprehensive training and shadowing.

Who We’re Looking For:

• A motivated individual with experience in Youth Work and or the Recovery Field.
• Someone capable of managing a small caseload and fostering genuine connections with young people.
• Someone with flexibility to contribute to our 7-day-a-week service.

We need a youth worker who can contribute to providing groupwork sessions and successfully engage young people in the service. A knowledge of alcohol and substance harm reduction is desirable. However, we value genuine interest in youth work and a drive to make a difference.

Not Sure If You Fit the Criteria?

We understand that you may not tick every box, but if this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you. Feel free to reach out for a conversation to learn more about the role and our team.

Be part of something impactful - help us support young people before alcohol and substances become a problem for them or help create spaces that provide breathing space for those that are affected by someone else’s substance use.

JOB INFORMATION

Organisation Profile:

Regen:fx Youth Trust is a registered charity established in 2007. We develop & deliver Youth Diversion Programmes and Specialised Projects throughout South Lanarkshire for 8 – 25yr olds. Checkout our website regenfxyouthtrust.org

Additional Information:

Driving Licence and access to a car is required.

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.

We provide a bespoke support package of 1:1 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. As part of our service, we run a charity shop in Alloa, which generates income for our support work, offers volunteering opportunities, and is a local Bairn Bank.

Through a Home-Start UK partnership and funding through The Pears Foundation, we are excited to be able to offer a brand-new role within our team, for a Volunteer and Community Engagement Worker, to allow us to provide dedicated resource to reviewing and developing our volunteering programme. Learning from this post will inform Home-Start UK work towards supporting the transformation of volunteering across the network. This is a fixed term contract, with potential of extension dependent upon sourcing continued funding.

Purpose of the job

In recent years, particularly since COVID, the volunteering landscape has changed significantly both locally and nationally. Traditional roles, such as home visiting and charity retail, have seen declining engagement, requiring us to adapt and evolve to continue supporting our communities effectively. We must remain flexible, create new opportunities, and leverage digital tools to recruit, train, and support volunteers.

Through introducing this new role, we will work to systematically assess and develop all aspects of our volunteer programme.

The role will be structured around three themes:

1. Understanding Volunteer Motivations to Improve our Recruitment and Retention
2. Developing and Implementing Diverse Volunteer Roles across our family support, and charity shop work.
3. Enhancing Accessibility of our Volunteer Programme

The Volunteer and Community Engagement Worker will have a key focus on community engagement, assisting to enhance our community fundraising profile and activities, contributing to the sustainability of the role.

You will also:

• Contribute to the effective day to day operation of the scheme in accordance with the Home-Start Memorandum & Articles of Association, Home-Start, Standards & Methods of Practice, Home-Start Agreement and Quality Assurance Standards.
• To maintain high standards of practice within the Home-Start model.
• To ensure equality of opportunity, fairness and diversity in all aspects of the scheme’s work.
• Implement good safeguarding practice in all areas of work.