The Free Church of Scotland is recruiting for a Finance Manager. The current Finance Manager is moving to a new role at the beginning of September.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and capable person who will:

• provide accurate and timely financial reporting for the denomination,
• advise budget holders and senior stakeholders on all financial related matters,
• have oversight of a small finance team and
• provide support to local congregational treasurers on charity finance and best practice.

The Finance Manager will have strong accounting skills, be experienced in financial reporting, be highly organised and self-motivated and will have a desire to manage Church finances well. Experience of charity finance and guiding non-finance stakeholders would be helpful.

There is an Occupational Requirement under the Equality Act 2010 for the post holder to be a committed Christian. As such, the successful candidate will be a Christian with an active commitment in a local church congregation, who is supportive of the values, aims and ethos of the Free Church of Scotland.

This role is based in the Central Office in Edinburgh with the option of some remote working. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to use their professional skills in a vocational Christian role.

The Larick Centre is Tayport’s first purpose-built community centre. It comprises a large sports hall, small meeting room, and two further rooms which can be booked for a variety of purposes.

The Larick Centre has been funded through charitable donations and grants, however as funding streams reduce, the centre must become more self-sustaining by generating its own income. Tayport Community Trust was established in 2008 to develop and support projects and activities that contribute to a vibrant and sustainable local community.

Tayport Community Trust (TCT) operates alongside its commercial arm, Tayport Community Enterprise (TCE). TCE operates the Larick and Harbour Cafes, and the Larick Campsite. Income generated by TCE supports TCT to provide the community activities of the Larick Centre.

Role purpose

We are looking for someone with the right skills and experience to provide effective leadership, direction and oversight of the Larick Centre and manage its staff, to successfully realise the plans and outcomes set out by the TCT board.

You will have the passion, energy and vision to develop strategies and set targets that ensure the long-term sustainability of this vibrant and award-winning community centre.

Key areas of responsibility and oversight

• Community development and engagement

• Managing centre staff and volunteers

• Partnership and collaborative working

• Financial management

• Fundraising

• Commercial income generation

• Governance and performance reporting

• Communication, marketing, and promotion

• Building management and maintenance

• Quality and impact monitoring and evaluation

• Administration

• Professional development

This role is 35 hours per week. It requires work outside of normal working hours in the evenings and on the weekends. A ‘time off in lieu’ (TOIL) system is in place.

Spartans Community Foundation is a charity and social enterprise in North Edinburgh. We aspire to be a valued organisation that helps to improve the quality of people’s lives in a meaningful way, with love, compassion and dignity at the heart of our approach. We are Here for Good.”

“We have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed Insight & Engagement Manager to join our Senior Management Team here at the Foundation. We are seeking a dynamic and purpose-driven Insight and Engagement Manager to help us tell our story, measure our difference, and deepen our connection with the communities we serve. This is a newly created role that sits at the heart of Spartans Community Foundation’s future. As our Insight and Engagement Manager, you will shape how we measure our social value and impact, communicate our successes, and strengthen relationships with stakeholders, from local residents to funders and national partners.”

“With your expertise and skills, we will better demonstrate and deliver impact, unlock new opportunities and engage more people in our journey. You will help us be “here for good”.

Raasay is one of the most accessible islands in Scotland, with a regular ferry service that runs throughout the year, seven days a week from Sconser on the Isle of Skye.

As Local Development Manager (LDO), you will be joining us at a very exciting time. The island has a growing population of around 200 people, with several active community organisations that own land, the village hall, the local shop, two hydro schemes and the ‘big house’ - Raasay House – and its walled garden. Raasay Development Trust (RDT) itself owns housing, pontoons and a wood-fuel processing plant. It also delivers the Scottish Government funded Carbon Neutral Islands pilot, which brings significant investment in improving the sustainability of the community, and supporting community-led climate action.

Your role will focus predominantly on managing RDT’s activities but you will also have opportunity to support other local organisations in areas that may interest you, for example advising the local shop on raising funding for the refurbishment of new premises. It is an ideal job for someone who wishes to contribute to the sustainability of a small and vibrant community while getting to work with autonomy, design systems, and develop meaningful projects.

Key requirements

• Two years’ experience in similar role(s);
• Fundraising and financial management experience with organisations or projects over £100K in turnover;
• Staff and/or volunteer management experience;
• Strong community engagement skills

You do not have to be based on Raasay to apply. We expect the successful candidate to work from home and be willing to travel regularly to Raasay, estimated once every two weeks, after the initial two-day induction period.

Are you looking for an exciting new role? Do you want help Roma community members make a difference to their lives and aspirations? Are you passionate about making change happen? Then we really want you to apply for this role!

WHAT WE OFFER

• A meaningful role supporting economic inclusion and empowerment in Glasgow’s Roma communities.
• Flexible working hours and supportive team culture.
• Training and development opportunities.
• The chance to shape a new programme with long-term impact.

This role is part of a new, community-led initiative delivered in partnership between Rom Romeha and Community Renewal Trust, working closely with Glasgow City Council and local employability services.

The project is a new initiative aimed at increasing entrepreneurial opportunities for migrant Roma communities in Glasgow, providing culturally sensitive, multilingual business support, empowering Roma individuals to start and grow their own businesses. This will create a pathway to economic independence, improve social inclusion, and help achieve Glasgow’s Net Zero ambitions by supporting sustainable business practices within the Roma community.

Migrant Roma in Glasgow often face significant challenges in accessing support for entrepreneurship due to cultural misunderstandings, language barriers, and a lack of services tailored to their needs. Roma Start-Ups is a pilot programme designed to provide specialist business support to Roma entrepreneurs in Glasgow, helping them to formalise, grow, and sustain businesses. We will deliver one-to-one and group mentoring, business training, financial literacy support, and access to funding opportunities, ensuring culturally tailored, multilingual services.

This pilot will empower Roma individuals, women, and young entrepreneurs, enabling them to transition from informal trading to registered businesses. Through networking events, pop-up markets, and community engagement, we will create sustainable economic opportunities, breaking down systemic barriers and fostering entrepreneurial inclusion within Glasgow’s diverse communities.

Our great manager Esme, who has seen us through the last three years, is off travelling. This is well deserved after all her hard work and we wish her all the best.

Therefore we are recruiting a new Manager for Auchencairn Community Store and Café.

The ideal applicant should be an enthusiastic, experienced retail/café manager used to managing staff and volunteers. They should be able to work in a fast paced flexible way with a focus on customer relations.

We’re looking for a motivated and experienced Shop Manager to lead the day-to-day running of our busy charity shop in Dunblane. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference – raising vital funds for a great cause, promoting sustainable shopping, and managing a dedicated team of supervisors and volunteers.

If you have retail management experience, a passion for second-hand goods, and the drive to support a community-focused charity, we’d love to hear from you.

Please see theJob Description and Person Specification for full details.

About the Communities Team

The Communities Team engage with individuals directly within communities across Aberdeen to help reduce the impact of poverty. We do this by providing advice, information, and support and tailored courses to enable people to secure access to education, training, accommodation, health, and other services appropriate to their needs. We utilise a variety of resources to help individuals build confidence and routine, and we also involve the community in the design and delivery of the project, through regular Community Voice sessions. Our work helps to signpost and guide individuals to participate in further training or internal/external employability programmes which increase their employment opportunities.

About the Role

As a Development Coach, you will be working with communities, building trusted relationships with local stakeholders to increase awareness of community assets including individuals, resources, and places. The role involves assessing client requirements to determine the necessary support, education and development opportunities and developing personal action plans with clients. These action plans will focus on the client’s life and employability aspirations, and will aid the client’s progression, achievement, and goals. You will ensure that ‘quality’ time is made available to each client through one-to-one sessions and group work to continuously monitor and review their progress towards identified goals, ensuring they remain relevant, realistic, and achievable.

The role involves providing information, advice, and support to clients to enable access to employment, training, and education opportunities, such as accredited learning through City and Guilds. The aim is to maximise opportunities for the client to empower the local communities and to demonstrate the positive impact of the project.

About you

The Foyer Communities team needs someone who:

• is dedicated and creative, passionate about helping individuals make positive changes in their lives and improving their confidence, self-worth, and aspirations
• enjoys working with young people and believes in them as individuals; is interested in listening and passionate about building and sustaining relationships, understanding the impact of previous trauma and ACE’s
• is empathetic and an excellent communicator using appropriate tone and use of language (verbal and written)
• enjoys collaboration and teamwork, is flexible, solutions focused
• is motivated, organised, and comfortable working both autonomously and as part of the wider team
• able to work confidently and independently with a range of community groups and other stakeholders
• commitment to Continuous Professional Development and self-development, exemplified by the completion of the City and Guilds assessor training in partnership with NESCOL.

We are looking to recruit a Lead Officer to coordinate the implementation of a Climate Action Hub in West Dunbartonshire. The Hub, funded by Scottish Government, will form part of a strategic Scotland-wide network. This post provides a unique opportunity for anyone with a passion for reducing the impacts of climate change and the potential of empowered communities, to make a major contribution to forward planning and policy at local, regional and national levels. You will

build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholder organisations across West Dunbartonshire and other climate hubs across Scotland, and delivering on the hub action plan.

Become a Board Member at MECOPP

Make a difference to the lives of unpaid carers in Scotland’s most marginalised communities.

The Role

Are you passionate about social justice and the care and support provided to carers from Scotland’s most marginalised communities?

Do you have a few hours to spare each month?

If so, we’d love to hear from you.

About MECOPP

MECOPP (Minority Ethnic Carers of People Project) is Scotland’s leading Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) carers organisation. Since 2000, we have supported carers from minority ethnic and other marginalised communities who experience disadvantage due to one or more protected characteristics.

Who We’re Looking For

We are seeking three new Board Members to help guide and support our next phase of growth and strategic development.

• As a Board Member, you will:
• Attend 4–6 meetings per year
• Act as an ambassador for MECOPP
• Provide advice and support to staff
• Help ensure good governance and oversight

This is a rewarding opportunity for anyone keen to influence and shape the future of MECOPP and advocate for carers from diverse backgrounds.

What You’ll Bring

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those with:

• A strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion
• An understanding of the issues faced by unpaid carers and marginalised groups
• Passion for promoting social justice

We are especially interested in candidates with skills in:

• Strategic planning
• Risk management
• Human resources
• Financial oversight

Support and Expenses

This is a voluntary (unpaid) role. However, all reasonable out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed.

New trustees will be supported through a full induction and ongoing training.