Based in the Royal Edinburgh Hospital, the REH Patients Council (SCIO) strengthens the voices of people with lived experience (both patients and former patients) and aims to realise all of our human rights, by the means of independent collective advocacy.

An exciting opportunity has opened up within our small (but growing!) friendly and flexible team, for a Finance, Administration and Business Officer who will use their experience and knowledge of third sector financial, contractual, monitoring, reporting, recording and business planning needs to enable us to comply with all necessary financial, accounting and contract management requirements, in order to maintain and deliver on our core collective advocacy functions.

Applications are encouraged from all people with lived experience of using, or caring for people who use, mental health services. The REH Patients Council (SCIO) offices are fully accessible.

Find out more about the Patients Council on rehpatientscouncil.org.uk.

East Dunbartonshire Women’s Aid (EDWA) is looking for a passionate and skilled individual to join our team. We are looking for a Finance Officer who will be committed to our aims and values and who will bring extensive financial management experience and skills to our charity.

The main role of the post holder will be to oversee and manage the overall financial health of the charity, ensuring the sustainability of our services and providing financial monitoring information to our main funders and our Board of Trustees. As our Finance Officer, you’ll help ensure that every £1 donated creates maximum impact for the women, children and young people who need it most.

EDWA operates with a high level of funding from a variety of sources and applicants should therefore have at least two years’ experience of managing significant budgets with a high degree of autonomy and responsibility.

You are required to have the appropriate skills, experience and qualifications that are relevant to the duties outlined in the job description, including being proficient in the use of Sage One Payroll and Microsoft Excel.

You should have an understanding of the feminist analysis of domestic abuse and be willing to work within the group’s collective, non-hierarchical structure.

The role is based in Kirkintilloch with potential for home/flexible working as part of your working week. Attendance will be required at our weekly team meetings to fulfil collective management responsibilities.

As there may be times where you will informally meet women, children or young people using our services, this post is subject to a successful PVG scheme check. We will also require suitable references and completion of a satisfactory 6-month induction period.

Why work with us?

• Pension Contribution of 8%
• Optional on-call allowance of 7.5% (on completion of probationary period)
• 30 days’ annual leave per annum (entitlement for this post will be pro rata)
• 12 public holidays per annum (entitlement for this post will be pro rata)
• Training and development opportunities
• Reimbursement of mileage & necessary expenses
• Hybrid / flexible working opportunities
• Small and friendly team

Make a Difference. Shape the Future.

Are you passionate about inclusion, community, and reducing social isolation? Do you want to play a meaningful role in supporting adults with learning and physical disabilities?

Friends for Inclusion is seeking a committed and enthusiastic individual to join our Board of Trustees.

About Us

Friends for Inclusion is a small but impactful organisation dedicated to creating social opportunities and fostering meaningful connections for people with learning and physical disabilities.

Designed by and for people with disabilities, we provide safe, welcoming spaces where individuals can build friendships, grow in confidence, and overcome isolation. With strong roots in Ayrshire, our work is guided by the values of friendship, empowerment, and community connection.

About the Role

As a Trustee, you will help guide the strategic direction of the organisation, ensuring we remain responsive to the needs of our members while growing sustainably.

You will:

• Contribute to the overall governance and strategic planning of the organisation
• Support the development and expansion of our services
• Ensure we stay true to our mission and values
• Work collaboratively with a small, passionate board team

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from individuals who bring:

• A genuine passion for inclusion and social impact
• Commitment to supporting vulnerable adults
• A collaborative and thoughtful approach

Previous board or governance experience is helpful but not essential.

Skills & Experience (Desirable)

We are particularly interested in people with experience in:

• Finance & Fundraising – budgeting, financial oversight, or funding applications

What You’ll Gain

• The opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives
• Experience of charity governance and strategic leadership
• Being part of a supportive, inclusive team
• Reimbursement of reasonable out-of-pocket expenses

Time Commitment

• Quarterly board meetings
• Occasional additional meetings, particularly during key development periods

Why Join Us?

This is a chance to directly influence the future of a grassroots organisation making a tangible difference in people’s lives. Your contribution will help us grow, reach more people, and strengthen our community impact.

Legal Services Agency (LSA) is seeking a motivated and detail‑oriented Finance Assistant to join our Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a values‑driven organisation while developing your skills in a varied and supportive environment.

LSA is one of Scotland’s largest Law Centres. Through its solicitors and other staff, operating as Brown & Co. Legal LLP, LSA has a 30‑year legacy of serving individuals, families and communities across Scotland, addressing unmet legal need and the effects of poverty, disadvantage and discrimination.

We provide high-quality legal advice, assistance and representation in areas including housing, homelessness prevention, mental health, discrimination, welfare benefits, community care, criminal injuries compensation and employment law. Our work is highly regarded and nationally recognised.

Your work will support the delivery of legal services to individuals and communities experiencing disadvantage across Scotland.

About you

You will have experience maintaining accurate financial records and completing reconciliations to audit standards. You will be confident supporting financial reporting and budgeting, and able to work effectively with colleagues across the organisation to resolve finance queries.

You will be organised, adaptable and able to manage competing priorities, with a flexible and collaborative approach to your work.

Experience of working with legal aid accounts or similar systems is desirable; however, full training will be provided.

What we offer:

• 25 days annual leave + 12 public holidays
• 2 discretionary leave days (December), birthday leave, and 5-year service day
• Pension contribution and salary sacrifice schemes
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• Trial of a 4-day working week (32 hours, no salary reduction)

This is an exciting time to join Venture Trust as we continue to develop, embed and grow our teams, and apply our developmental approach in communities, in greenspaces and across Scotland’s wilder places. ​

Venture Trust supports people facing challenging life circumstances to overcome barriers and realise their potential. We work alongside people who have been impacted by trauma, and together we build the programme they need to move forwards in their journey, utilising in communities, greenspaces and wild places across Scotland.

​About this role

We have an exciting opportunity for a new Finance and Administration Officer to join our team on a part-time basis (21 hours per week).

Reporting to the Director of Corporate Services, the Finance and Administration Officer will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day financial and administrative operations of the organisation, ensuring accurate processing of transactions, payroll administration, and general office and teams support helping to ensure the smooth and efficient running of our operations.

​As a Finance and Administration Officer, you will:

• ​​Manage the finance inbox, responding to queries and directing them to the right colleague where needed.
• ​Process card transactions and staff expenses, ensuring claims are accurate, within limits and supported by receipts.
• ​Post invoices, credit notes, bank transactions and other finance records accurately in Xero.
• ​Prepare payment runs for approval and support month-end tasks, including accruals, prepayments and reconciliations.
• Support the annual audit by preparing evidence, records and working papers.
• Assist with payroll administration, pension uploads, payroll journals and new employee finance inductions.

​Working at Venture Trust

​We offer a range of generous benefits including:

• ​a generous annual leave entitlement (28 days annual leave plus public holidays and 3 Christmas holidays)
• ​an employee benefits package
• ​flexible and hybrid working
• ​a joint contributory pension scheme

About the role

This is a key support role sitting at the heart of everything we do, keeping our projects well resourced, organised, and running smoothly. Day-to-day tasks include:

• Monthly payroll preparation
• Processing income and charges using SAGE
• Invoice preparation and credit control
• Purchasing and procurement support
• Expenses processing and travel bookings
• Financial information for grant claims
• Supporting project budget preparation and maintenance
• Bank reconciliation
• General operational support (annual leave, timesheets, etc.)

About you

We're looking for someone with good attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and a flexible, positive approach. You don't need to tick every box, and training can be provided, but ideally you'll bring some of the following:

• Experience managing a purchasing cycle (invoicing, cost estimates, managing creditors)
• Experience with SAGE accounting software
• Payroll experience
• Experience working with grant-funded projects and financial reporting
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• An understanding of, and enthusiasm for, ACT's work

At Money Matters, we believe everyone deserves financial security, a warm home and access to high-quality advice when they need it most.

We're looking for an experienced and motivated Energy & Financial Wellbeing Adviser to join our team and provide holistic support across energy advice, welfare rights and money advice.

Every day you'll help people access vital income, reduce household costs, improve financial wellbeing and build more secure futures.

About the Role

You will provide practical advice and support to individuals and families experiencing financial hardship, helping them to:

• Reduce household energy costs

• Access grants, discounts and energy assistance schemes

• Maximise income through welfare benefits and financial support

• Improve budgeting and financial capability

• Address debt and financial difficulties

• Access the support they are entitled to

You will manage your own caseload, maintain accurate records and work collaboratively with partner organisations to achieve positive outcomes for clients.

We are looking for someone with:

• Experience providing welfare rights, money advice, debt advice or related advice services

• Good knowledge of Universal Credit and other social security benefits

• Experience supporting clients with income maximisation and benefit applications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Excellent organisational and case management skills

• A person-centred and compassionate approach

• Good IT and digital skills

Experience providing energy advice would be advantageous but is not essential.

A PVG Disclosure is essential for this position.

Help People Regain Financial Control

At Money Matters, we believe everyone deserves financial security, dignity and access to high-quality advice when they need it most.

We're looking for an experienced and motivated Debt Adviser to join our team and provide practical, person-centred support to individuals and families experiencing financial hardship.

Every day you'll help people manage debt, maximise income, improve financial wellbeing and build a more secure future.

About the Role

As a Debt Adviser, you will provide specialist debt advice and support to clients facing a range of financial challenges.

Your role will include:

• Providing debt advice and casework

• Supporting clients to access appropriate debt solutions

• Negotiating with creditors and debt collection agencies

• Maximising household income through welfare benefits and other financial support

• Supporting budgeting and financial capability

• Undertaking benefit entitlement checks

• Managing a varied caseload and maintaining accurate records

• Working collaboratively with colleagues and partner organisations

We are a charity who provides information, support and safe accommodation for women and children experiencing domestic abuse across West Lothian.

The role of Director is a unique voluntary opportunity for women from diverse backgrounds who have expertise, time and are committed to making a real difference to the lives of women and children who have experienced domestic abuse.

As a member of WLWA Board, you will play a key role in shaping the strategy of WLWA and overseeing its governance to ensure it can continue to provide high quality services. You don’t need to be an expert in domestic abuse, but you do need to have an understanding of the impact it has on women and children and be committed to our vision and values.

The things we believe in that help make this organisation extraordinary:

• SAFETY - Taking personal responsibility to provide for emotional wellbeing.
• HONESTY - Authentically building trust with openness and compassion.
• EMPOWERMENT - Valuing everyone and enabling their unique potential.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We would particularly love to recruit Directors who have experience in Human Resources or Finance, however please don’t let this put you off applying if you don’t have experience in these areas.

We are committed to representing the diversity of our service users on our Board and welcome applications from women from under-represented groups including those from ethnic minority backgrounds and LGBTI people.

The board meets face to face in Livingston every second month. Board members are also invited to join one of our sub committees to accelerate progress on important topics such as fundraising or strategy, driving forward key actions between board meetings.

Although this fantastic volunteering opportunity is unpaid, travel expenses are available for board members to attend meetings.

As well as benefiting from being part of a talented and supportive team of board members, you ill also receive a comprehensive induction plan and ongoing training and support.

Shakti is a feminist Black Minority Ethnic voluntary organisation which offers information, advocacy, emotional/practical support and refuge/temporary accommodation to all Black Minority Ethnic women and their children, who are experiencing or fleeing domestic abuse.

Shakti is seeking to recruit an experienced Assistant Finance Worker / SMV Fund Coordinator with relevant accounting qualifications. Your role will involve assisting and supporting the lead Finance Worker to ensure the day-to-day finance and accounts tasks are carried out effectively.

The post holder must have relevant accounting qualifications; have at least 1 year experience of general accounting and reconciliation work to audit level, a sound knowledge of Sage 50 Accounts, Excel, must be IT literate, have good keyboard skills with good planning, organisational and communication skills. The post holder must have knowledge and understanding of no recourse to public funds, domestic abuse and honour-based abuse within Black Minority Ethnic communities.

This is a full-time post compromising of two roles (21 hours per week Assistant Finance Worker and 14hrs per week Supporting Migrant Women (SMV) Fund Coordinator; based in Edinburgh.