Are you passionate about high quality childcare and making a real difference to children and families in Scotland? Do you want to be part of SCMA – a thriving membership organisation, advocating on behalf of childminders, and delivering services across Scotland?

The Scottish Childminding Association (SCMA) is the national voice of childminding in Scotland. SCMA is a national Third Sector and membership organisation that promotes childminding as a quality childcare service. Working on behalf of its 2,600 childminder members, SCMA helps to improve the wellbeing and outcomes for Scotland’s children and aims to influence policy to ensure that it is informed by the experiences of childminding. SCMA provides a wide range of support and professional services for members including training and events as well as delivering local services. For more information about our organisation and services visit childminding.org

We are recruiting a suitably experienced Database and Membership Administrator to co-ordinate and assist with maintaining and developing SCMA’s ECMS (database and website) in line with our organisational needs. You will work closely with the Director of Corporate Services and the Finance Manager to support, develop and co-ordinate the delivery of SCMA’s ECMS.

Key responsibilities include maintaining the effective operations of the ECMS including liaising closely with our external partner and liaising with staff to develop the ECMS in line with our requirements. You will also be involved in providing an effective and efficient administrative support service to our members. This role will involve providing support to our internal teams including Marketing and Communications.

Excellent Excel and IT skills are vital, as are strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks to meet deadlines. The postholder is required to have proven ability to prioritise work, organise information and forward plan. Enthusiasm, self-motivation, good communication and excellent organisational skills are required.

Are you a highly organised individual with excellent administrative skills and a good understanding of governance and compliance in a charity context?

The General Synod of the Scottish Episcopal Church is looking for an experienced Governance and Compliance Officer who will bring professionalism and consistency to the way we service our boards and committees, enabling better information-sharing and decision-making. The postholder will also support congregations across Scotland in meeting their statutory obligations in relation to compliance on Data Protection and Health & Safety.

Who are we?

The Scottish Episcopal Church (SEC) is a diverse church in the liturgical tradition, with approximately 300 congregations across Scotland. We are part of the Worldwide Anglican Communion. The General Synod of the Scottish Episcopal Church is a registered charity serving the Church at national (or ‘provincial’) level. The General Synod Office, with a staff complement of c.30, supports dioceses (regions), congregations, clergy and laity across Scotland and facilitates the governance of the Church.

Who we’re looking for…

You should have demonstrable experience providing secretariat support to committees and have a good understanding of governance and of external statutory and regulatory requirements for compliance (for example, data protection and health and safety), preferably in a charity setting. You will also be highly organised, have excellent administrative skills and be confident in dealing with a wide range of people, both staff and volunteers.

This is a wide-ranging role which will require flexibility and adaptability.

We are an equal opportunity employer and invite applications from people of all backgrounds and from any faith or none.

Salary and benefits:

Starting salary is £34,770 (with annual increments)

Annual leave: 28 days, plus 10 public holidays). We offer a work place pension, a non-contributory defined pension scheme which allows additional voluntary contributions. We offer a flexible working policy and family friendly policies.

Hours and location: This post is offered as a full-time role (35 hours per week); however, a four-day work week will be considered with pay and holidays adjusted. Our office is located in Edinburgh, easily accessible via public transport; it also has a small car park. It is expected that the post-holder will work at least three days a week in the office (office days are negotiable).

Join Shore Psychology CIC, Scotland’s first Community Interest Company dedicated to improving access to psychology. We're looking for an experienced, organised, and compassionate Office Manager* to lead our operational and client-facing services.

Why join us?

• Be part of a groundbreaking social enterprise, helping to make mental health services accessible and inclusive.

• Lead in a dynamic role, managing client services, accounts, staff, and operational procedures.

• Collaborate with directors and clinical lead to establish a warm, welcoming environment for all.

Office Manager* (or choose your own title)

Sight Scotland is Scotland’s leading charity providing specialist care, education and research for people with vision impairment. The charity has been in existence for over 230 years, and offer a variety of services in the community as well as education, transcription into alternative formats and residential care for adults and children. Their vision is of an inclusive Scotland where people of all visual abilities have the opportunity to thrive. To achieve their mission they are looking for maternity cover for their Fundraising and Engagement Administrator role – a crucial role providing a solid foundation of support to the whole Fundraising team.

The Fundraising and Engagement Administrator will join Sight Scotland at an exciting stage, with a newly formed Cause and Engagement team, a new organisational strategy and direction, and a roadmap for fundraising planned. The charity is recruiting for 5 other fundraising roles alongside this maternity cover.

This role provides vital administrative support to the fundraising function. You will perform a variety of tasks ranging from regular banking, data entry and the opening of fundraising post to more ad-hoc tasks such as handling supporter enquiries and working with the fundraising team to support their calendar of activities and key priorities. This role would suit someone who is competent with handling data, and perhaps has experience using a database, but who is equally happy delivering amazing supporter experiences / customer service and speaking to colleagues and supporters face to face, on the phone and via email.

You might see similar roles called Supporter Care Officer, or Fundraising Assistant.

If you are looking for your first role in a charity, or perhaps you have experience in a charity but are looking to reduce your hours yet still play a part in having a positive impact on a fundraising function at a national charity, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a popular cause at a pivotal time.

We are looking to recruit a suitably experienced Finance Officer professional to support the charity in the areas of bookkeeping, finance reporting and payroll.

This is a new role to support the Business & Finance Manager.

You will develop and maintain day to day financial and accounting processes.

Key responsibilities include processing monthly payroll process as well as day to day bookkeeping & invoicing, producing monthly reconciliations and quarterly financial reports & forecasts for the Business & Finance Manager. Collating documentation annually for auditors, and supporting the Manager funding budgets and the annual organisational budget.

Excellent Excel and IT skills are vital, as are strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks to meet deadlines. The Finance Officer will have experience in a similar or related role, with experience of all aspects of finance processing.

The remuneration package will include a competitive salary, 34 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays, pro rata), flexible working opportunities, hybrid working, and a generous contributory pension scheme with life insurance policy.

Organisational Profile

For over 30 years, Into Work has been helping disabled people, neurodivergent people and people with long-term health conditions find, build and maintain great jobs. We work towards a world where disabled people have equity to take up employment and receive fair treatment in work.

ASH Scotland is currently recruiting for a Business Services Officer to carry out a varied and interesting business support role within the organisation.

We are looking for a self-motivated, dedicated and experienced individual who will support staff learning and development, help look after our premises and facilities and support our Health and Safety, Human Resources and IT.

Action on Smoking and Health Scotland (ASH Scotland) is the independent Scottish health charity working for a Scotland free from the harm and inequality caused by tobacco.

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced administrator to join our team. This role would suit someone with exceptional IT office skills including using Microsoft and Google and other applications such as Canva, strong organisational and interpersonal skills and the ability to prioritise and manage their own workload whilst effectively multi-tasking. Prior administrative experience is essential and lived or work experience of people with a disability is desirable.

Background

CILPK is a small independent membership organisation. It was set up in 2012 and provides a range of services and supports to ensure better access, increase awareness of disability matters, provide individual advice on a range of issues relating to disability inclusion and equality. We are all about supporting individuals to live happy and fulfilled lives within their communities by removing some of the barriers that exist for disabled people.

Our mission is to empower our members to drive change in society to make the difference to all aspects of their lives.

Purpose of the Post

To support CILPK’s manager, trustees, and our members in their work to provide a voice for disabled people and lead and advise on disability inclusion and equality issues in Perth & Kinross. This post will include a varied range of work but will primarily support the organisation to operate a smooth running, friendly and forwardthinking charity. CILPK also operates as one of 32 local authority access panels advising on physical access and wider social inclusion topics.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Manage a shared and generic inbox for CILPK ensuring emails are dealt with appropriately and timely.
• Be an initial point of contact for people contacting our service and other service providers.
• Production and distribution of information in accessible formats - e.g. paper, email, large print, audio, easy read.
• General membership enquiries and maintaining membership information in line with GDPR requirements.
• Attendance at member & trustee meetings and minute taking.
• Assist with general ‘housekeeping’ in CILPK office/cloud files and systems.
• Ordering/buying stationery/stamps/equipment/training materials.
• Organise internal/external/virtual meetings – booking venues for events.
• Maintenance and development of the website & social media and communications promotion
• Collate information and feedback on various projects.
• Produce CILPK newsletter.
• Assist the manager with projects and administration as required.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties as required by the CILPK Manager.

Other Duties

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible duties. The post holder would be expected to carry out reasonable duties as requested by the manager and trustees.

The Diocese of St Andrews, Dunkeld & Dunblane is seeking to appoint a Bishop’s Secretary and Dean’s PA to provide a personal assistant service and administrative support to the Bishop and the Dean.

The role holder should have strong people and communication skills and the ability to deal with confidential information with sensitivity. Accurate diary management is vital as is the ability to prioritise effectively. Flexibility to support the office needs and a proactive attitude will also be key skills.

Fresh Start provides support to people moving on from or those at risk of homelessness. Fresh Start has been active in Edinburgh for over 25 years with a mission to help people make a home for themselves.

Fresh Start offer a range of services to people either at the transition from homelessness or those who are risk of homelessness. We provide people with the provision of household starter packs, white goods, painting and decorating services. Via our community hub we offer a wide range of services including: cooking, community pantry and shop, growing spaces, provision of advice, information and support.

We are looking for a team player who would like to work supporting our delivery teams in the essential role of Admin and Finance Assistant. You will be the first person many people speak to at Fresh Start, so we are looking for someone who is friendly, approachable and has a keen attention to detail.

Fresh Start is a small charity and a flexible approach and the ability to multi-task is essential. A good team player who can also work on their own initiative and be pro-active is required for this role.

Strathnairn Community Council are looking to recruit a dedicated Project Specialist. Assisting a vibrant rural community by engaging in project proposals, you will have a passion for supporting rural communities in local matters such as road safety and the environment. Your role will be vital in delivering a variety of reports both written and verbal, that will assist the community in communicating with local authorities, residents and other community councils alike in response to project proposals, road safety matters and community concerns. You will have experience analysing documents, data and technical information and be able to synthesise to deliver relevant responses to community matters. Strong IT skills are essential.

Working effectively without close management you will need to work closely with the Community Council. Managing tasks and activities in a time sensitive manner whilst exercising integrity and accountability in representing Strathnairn Community Council is essential.

This is a part-time role comprising 15 to 20 hours per week working from home and occasionally, Farr Hall, Strathnairn on a self-employed basis. Occasional meetings may be required with external bodies and attendance at the monthly Community Council meeting will be required either online or in person.