This role plays a critical part in the planning and management of our organisational finances and resources, leading a small team within the Business Support team. It reports to our Head of Resources and Development and line manages a full-time Finance and Resources Officer and a part-time Business Support Coordinator. It sits within the Business Support team, which also includes our Fund Managers and Coordinators.

What You'll Do

Effective strategic and operational planning, performance and development are essential to the sustainability of our growing organisation. A significant element of this is how we plan and manage our finances and other resources, build organisational policy and process to enable the work we do for our sector, and develop our practices to build a great place to work. Our Resources and Development team provides the planning, oversight and development of our central organisational activity and practice, as well as managing the investments we make in our sector on behalf of funding partners.

As Finance and Resources Manager, you will take a leading role in our project and core budget development and reporting, financial oversight and assurance, financial forecasting and financial policy and processes. You will also support the planning and management of our people/staff related activity, working with our external HR Advisor and the Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway (TSDG) Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to coordinate the update and maintenance of our Staff Handbook and policies.

• Lead the efficient and effective management of robust TSDG financial systems, ensuring sufficient processes are in place to provide the SLT with high levels of financial scrutiny and assurance.
• Support the Chief Executive and SLT colleagues in developing, monitoring, re-forecasting and reporting on the core TSDG budget and project budgets.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly management accounts, cashflow projections and financial reporting for the SLT, and provide oversight and assurance of the accurate recording and processing of all income and expenditure, in line with budget and financial delegations.
• Oversee and assure automated payment approvals through online banking and regular bank reconciliation, and develop our Zoho-based finance system, with a view to bringing more services in-house.
• Oversee monthly payroll and expenses processes, and support the Head of Resources and Development, Senior Leaders and others to build grant claims by providing accurate financial data of ring-fenced funds.
• Lead on process and practice improvements to our financial management policies and systems, and on the development of our annual reports, working with our external advisors, accountants and auditor and assuring the first draft as presented to the SLT.
• Oversee the coordination of staff recruitment and the continuous improvement of our induction programmes for new staff, including a new programme for leadership roles.
• Work with our external HR Advisor and SLT to coordinate the update and maintenance of our people policies and electronic Staff Handbook, and oversee the effective use of our online employee HR system (SafeHR).
• Provide leadership, direction and support for the Finance team, line managing your direct reports effectively and managing delegated decisions and budgets, and contribute thoughtfully to strategic discussions and decisions in line with our values.

More about you

• You will have proven experience in small or medium-sized organisational finance management, with a strong understanding of accounting processes, internal controls and regulatory compliance, and of building operational and project budgets, monitoring and reporting.
• You will have proven experience of working with and developing financial processing systems, including invoicing, payments and cashflow modelling.
• You will have excellent time management skills, with the ability to work accurately to tight deadlines, prioritise your own workload and support the work of others, along with excellent attention to detail.
• You will have good leadership skills, with proven experience of mentoring others so that they thrive and grow.
• You will be skilled in using Outlook, Teams and other Microsoft apps, particularly Excel.
• You will be self-motivated and able to take responsibility for personal outcomes, with a commitment to ongoing personal and organisational improvement, and an inclusive, adaptable, action-biased and collegiate attitude.
• You will be able to be at the Dumfries or Stranraer office for agreed working hours (based on 9–5) consistently, three days a week.
• You may have proven experience in charity finance management, with a strong understanding of charitable accounting, restricted funding and grant claims, including using financial processing systems to inform charity grant management.

Are you passionate about the environment? Will you put your events expertise and passion into helping to tackle nature and climate emergencies? Join a dynamic network of eNGOs, all working together to restore and protect Scotland’s environment.

We are seeking an Events Officer on a short-term contract to help deliver a major new conference for the nature sector in Scotland. We are looking for a self-motivated, proactive candidate with excellent organisational skills, experience of coordinating events and a genuine commitment to inclusion. You do not need to have experience in the environmental sector, and we particulary welcome applications from people whose backgrounds and perspectives are currently under-represented in our sector

About Scottish Environment LINK

LINK is the national coalition for Scotland’s voluntary, citizen-led, environmental organisations, with 50 member organisations and a collective membership of more than 500,000 people.

Find out more at scotlink.org

Job purpose

To lead the planning and delivery of inclusive, accessible LINK’s events, and specifically the first Scotland Nature Summit in March 2027. The post-holder will sit within our campaigns and communications team, line managed by the Campaigns and Communications Manager.

The successful applicant must be available to work on-site on the 2nd March 2027, and must be available to work in the weeks immediately preceding this event. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments or flexible arrangements to support this.

Key responsibilities

Events

• Manage the planning and delivery of LINK events, building in equality, diversity and inclusion from the earliest stages of planning through to evaluation
• Communicate effectively with all relevant partners, including event speakers, sponsors, attendees, event hosts, and other stakeholders using clear, accessible language and formats
• Bring a high level of attention to detail to all aspects of event delivery, including all accessiblilty and inclusion requirements and needs.

General responsibilities

• Ensure effective communication with LINK staff and members
• Contribute to the preparation of reports including annual report and quarterly reporting
• Promote respectful, inclusive working culture within the team and wider LINK network

Person specification

Essential

• Relevant experience in a similar role, such as in events or campaigns planning
• Demonstrable organisational skills with a high level of attention to detail
• A proactive approach to the role with the ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• An ability to work within a diverse network and an understanding of what makes an event accessible and inclusive and a commitment to putting these values into practice

Desirable

• The ideal candidate will have a passion for environmental issues and/or an understanding of the political and policy context in which we operate. However, candidates without a background in the environmental sector or in-depth knowledge are encouraged to apply.
• Experience of working within a membership organisation, or within the third sector, would be beneficial Experience of planning events with accessibility and inclusion in mind for example quiet spaces, live captioning, BSL interpreters.

LINK is committed to a fair and inclusive recruitment process. If you would like this information in an alternative format, or need any adjustments at any stage of the process, please get in touch – we will be happy to help.

We are seeking an Administrative officer to help us ensure the seamless daily running of our organisation. You’ll assist with operational management, supporting the board and wider team to ensure everything runs efficiently and consistently across our projects from our office base in central Portobello. This role is perfect for someone who is highly organised, thrives on variety, enjoys working both outdoors and in an office setting, and can balance practical problem-solving with strong organisational skills. The role will include occasional evening meetings and seasonal events in the community.

We are looking for a highly organised, proactive, solutions-focused person who enjoys taking initiative and working independently, while also being a supportive and collaborative team member. You shoul

Dr Bell’s Family Centre has been supporting families in Leith since 2006 to thrive and feel safe, supported, and healthy. We offer a welcoming, safe place where families with young children can get support, advice, and encouragement. We offera unique, holistic model that brings early years childcare, therapeutic services, family learning and community support together under one roof.

Dr Bell’s Family Centre is seeking an experienced project worker to contribute towards the delivery of our family and community support programmes.

Benefits: Dr Bell’s is a people-led organisation where staff are valued, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer a Living Wage salary, generous annual leave (including Christmas closure, a birthday day off and personal day), flexible working options, enhanced family-friendly policies, a strong pension, and 24/7 wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme.

Join GCIL and Make a Difference!

At GCIL (Glasgow Centre for Inclusive Living), we empower disabled people with the information, skills, and support they need to lead independent lives and participate fully in society.

As a disabled-people led organisation, we value lived experience and pride ourselves on delivering high-quality services that make a real impact in our communities. Communication and connection sit at the heart of everything we do.

Why Work With Us?

• Meaningful Impact: Your work will make a tangible difference, helping disabled people of all ages to lead independent, fulfilling lives.
• People-Focused: You’ll spend a significant amount of your time communicating — one-to-one, in groups, in the community, and online. If you love engaging with people, this is the role for you.
• Varied Outreach: From delivering training sessions to hosting workshops, events, and drop-ins, you'll be out in the community building understanding and trust.
• Autonomy and Responsibility: Manage your own caseload and represent GCIL confidently through regular verbal and digital communication.
• Professional Growth: We’ll support your development, including your communication, training delivery, and community engagement skills.

As our Administrator, you will:

• Provide administrative support to the Lanarkshire Team in a busy office environment.
• Manage your own workload effectively and work confidently on your own initiative.
• Handle a range of administrative tasks with accuracy and strong attention to detail.
• Use a variety of computer systems and software applications efficiently.
• Be the primary point of contact for incoming enquiries and new referrals, ensuring efficient handling and appropriate signposting.
• Manage incoming calls, monitor mail boxes and process new referrals, delivering high-quality front-line support.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with colleagues, Supported People and external partners.
• Prioritise competing tasks and manage time effectively to meet deadlines.
• Maintain accurate records and assist with data entry and database updates.
• Support the coordination of appointments, meetings and other team activities.
• Ensure compliance with organisational policies, procedures and confidentiality standards.
• Contribute to creating an inclusive, supportive and accessible working environment.

In order to be successful in this role, you must have:

• Minimum two years’ administrative experience in a busy office environment.
• Strong communication skills written and verbal.
• Excellent organisation, time management and ability to prioritise competing tasks.
• Confident using a range of computer systems and software applications.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in all administrative tasks.
• Ability to work independently and use your own initiative.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally and responsibly.
• Willingness to undergo and maintain PVG scheme membership.

It would be great if you had:

• Experience working in a third-sector, health, social care or community-focused organisation.
• Knowledge or lived experience relating to disability, accessibility or support systems.
• Familiarity with case management, databases or CRM systems.
• Experience supporting teams with appointment coordination, scheduling or Support People communications.
• Understanding of inclusive practice and commitment to equality, diversity and accessibility.
• Ability to adapt to new systems, processes and organisational changes.

We Actively Welcome Disabled Applicants

As a disabled-people-led organisation, we are especially keen to hear from disabled people, including those with lived experience of navigating support systems or barriers in society.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. If you have lived experience of disability, we strongly encourage you to apply.

If you need adjustments during the application or interview process, just let us know — we're happy to support you.

We guarantee interviews for all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria outlined in the job description.

Ready to Join Us?

If you're passionate about inclusion, empowerment, social justice, and working directly with people and if you thrive in a role built around communication we’d love to hear from you!

This is a new, specialist role in our Whole Family Support Fund programme. You will provide confidential, one-to-one money advice to parents and carers of neurodivergent children and young people, helping families to maximise their income and build lasting financial resilience.

The post has national coverage, and you will build the money advice offer from scratch. You’ll carry out benefit checks, support families through applications, reviews, and appeals, help people manage debt, and run money-themed workshops. You will work alongside our Family Advisors so that money advice forms part of each family’s wider support.

You will be an experienced money, benefits or welfare rights adviser, with strong knowledge of the UK and Scottish social security systems, and able to explain complex information clearly to families under pressure.

This post may occasionally require evening and/or weekend work and will involve travel across Scotland.

Organisation profile

Founded on lived experience, Mindroom champions all forms of neurodiversity and supports all kinds of minds. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for neurodivergent people by removing barriers, increasing opportunities, and shaping a more accessible world.

In this role, you’ll:

• Create helpful, clear and accessible resources and information for parents and carers for the support line section of the Children First website.
• Translate complex information about support and services into clear, accessible and engaging communications for families.
• Update and manage website content using the CMS, ensuring information is accurate, accessible and up to date.
• Drive forward organic social media activity promoting the support line, share new resources created for families and develop engaging multimedia content, including video.
• Support children and families to safely and appropriately share their stories, following Children First’s story‑gathering, consent and safeguarding processes at all times.
• Use insight, learning and feedback to inform continuous improvement in communications activity.

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A proactive, collaborative approach and commitment to our values.
• Previous experience in a similar communications role.
• Strong social media skills.
• Excellent ICT skills and strong experience of Canva and creating video content.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to concisely summarise key information.

What we offer:

• A workplace with values of with love, with purpose and with strength
• 40 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
• Pension scheme and wellbeing support
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Access to Westfield Health, giving colleagues and their families confidential counselling support, wellbeing resources, and access to health and lifestyle benefits to support physical and mental wellbeing.
• Blue Light card discount
• A Fair Work accredited workplace

Our Values

Living our values, you will help create a workplace where our people can thrive, ensuring we deliver the best possible support to children and families.

With love, we put children first.

With purpose, we transform lives together.

With strength, we do whatever it takes to protect Scotland’s children.

This is a key role in our Whole Family Support Fund programme. We are recruiting four Senior Family Advisors (Hub Leads) for the following hub areas:

• Glasgow
• Dundee
• West Lothian
• Dumfries and Galloway

You’ll lead the hub in Dumfries and Galloway, holding a small caseload while co-ordinating day-to-day delivery, line managing a Family Advisor, contributing to monitoring and evaluation, and building the local partnerships that get families the right support at the right time.

You may be a highly experienced practitioner, ready to step into your first management post or already managing and keen to stay close to practice. You will be an excellent communicator, able to build trusting relationships with families and engage effectively with schools, health services and local partners.

This post may occasionally require evening and/or weekend work and will involve frequent travel across your hub area.

Organisation profile

Founded on lived experience, Mindroom champions all forms of neurodiversity and supports all kinds of minds. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for neurodivergent people by removing barriers, increasing opportunities, and shaping a more accessible world.

As our Student Engagement Coordinator you’ll be the key player in making sure students’ voices are heard, valued, and acted upon. Your role is about empowering students to shape their student experience through structured feedback, effective representation, and collaboration with university staff.

You’ll develop the student voice in all aspects of representation (e.g. academic, liberation and governance). Most importantly, as part of the wider student engagement team, you’ll work for students to equip them with training, insight and confidence to lead change in their student experience.

What You’ll Do

• Empower Student Reps (30%) – Recruit, train, and support our Department Officers, Class Reps, Executive and Accountability Panel - giving them skills and confidence to be the voice of their peers. You will be there to guide, inform and empower students to represent their peers effectively across all aspects of their student experience.
• Deliver Training & Resources (30%) – Develop and run training sessions, toolkits, and resources to equip student reps with everything they need to influence academic decisions. This will include supporting students running for elections through guided sessions on manifesto development and support before, during and after elections.
• Help deliver on Student Priorities (30%) – working with the Full-Time Officers, Head of Student Engagement and a range of internal and external stakeholders you will be providing high-level research and influencing skills. Work with our 5 Schools and 28 Departments to make sure student voices shape learning and teaching. You will also be a key part of a Global Network working with counterparts in Dubai and Malaysia to enhance the student experience across Heriot-Watt.
• Work across HWUnion – from working with the Full-Time Officers to the Advice Hub, you will be working on a range of student-led and staff-directed projects and tasks which will be varied and deeply rewarding. This is often dependent on peak times of the Union (e.g. Elections, Welcome Events, Inductions)

Key Responsibilities

• Develop & Support all Representatives – Recruit, train, and empower our student reps, giving them the confidence, skills, and knowledge to advocate for their peers.
• Nurture Communities – You will be in dialogue with reps every day. We want someone who will be able to make connections, drive change for students and look for new ways of enhancing the student experience across the Heriot-Watt community.
• Shape our Union’s Democracy – work on a democracy review. Put simply, we want to engage and better-represent all of our members. You will be working with the Head of Student Engagement and others to design, implement and maintain our representation structures.
• Project Delivery – you will be working on Projects and in cross-disciplinary teams. You will be working within a Project Management framework to ensure we deliver for students and with students.

Your Superpowers

• Insightful & Student-Focused – You connect student feedback with real academic change, making sure reps feel heard and empowered.
• Skilled Communicator – Whether you’re chatting with students, University staff, or external partners, you adapt your approach to build strong, effective relationships.
• Proactive & Organised – You’re a multitasker who thrives on juggling projects, planning big events, and keeping things running smoothly.
• Curious & Impact-Driven – You love turning data and insights into action, using evidence to influence decision-making and improve the academic experience.

VALUES YOU’LL Champion

• Inclusivity: Make sure all our activities and communications are welcoming and make every student feel valued.
• Student Focused: Keep student needs at the heart of everything you do, building a vibrant and supportive community.
• Team Spirit: Collaborate effectively with staff, officers and students, creating a positive and engaging environment.

If you’re fired up about student voice and want to help shape a university experience where everyone feels heard, supported and celebrated – we’d love to hear from you. You don’t need to tick every single box, and we welcome lived experience as well as professional expertise.

About Us

We’re Heriot-Watt University Student Union, an independent charity buzzing with energy, driven by and for our students. We’re all about doing good, that’s why all surplus funds generated through Liberty’s Café, Geordies Bar and the Student Union Shop are channelled straight back into crucial student support services like our Advice Hub. So, yes, we're a charity, but we also mean business.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At HWUnion, diversity isn’t just celebrated; it’s our strength. We thrive by bringing together voices from all walks of life, and we’re excited for you to help us champion this mission. At HWUnion, you’ll find more than just a job - you’ll find a community eager to welcome your talents. Let’s do something great together.

Growing Young Cairnlea is a registered charity (SCIO), established so that children and young people in Airdrie and its environs may hear the Good News of Jesus Christ and be inspired to follow him. The vision of the work is that in a number of settings with Cairnlea Church as a base and then also out in schools and wider community the personal presence of the youth worker will have a significant impact.

Key Responsibilities

• To develop and implement strategies for effective ministry in both church and community amongst children and young people, to help them to explore the Bible and to grow in the faith of the Lord Jesus Christ. This will require both personal involvement and the coordination of work alongside others.
• To work with chaplaincy teams, school managements, Scripture Union Scotland and other volunteers in Airdrie to develop and deliver an effective Christian schools work. This may well include residential times away as well as ordinary timetabling.

Who we are looking for:

The person appointed will have some experience of youth and children’s ministry and by being creative and confident in leadership can build on and extend ministry already in place. Therefore the person

• will have a passion for helping children and young people to know and follow Jesus Christ
• will be an effective communicator in various settings
• will be both self-motivated and an adaptable team player
• will have the ability to motivate others and inspire confidence

For this post, it is important that you able to demonstrate a commitment to SU Scotland’s ethos, working principles and vision since it is expected that there will be some involvement with Scripture Union. It is also an Occupational Requirement (Equality Act - part 1, schedule 9), that the post-holder is a committed Christian.

The appointment will be subject to a satisfactory PVG Scheme Disclosure and include a probationary period. The post is full-time, but a part-time contract may be considered.