Do you enjoy helping people, creating order, improving efficiency and helping purpose-driven organisations thrive?

Changes East Lothian is looking for an organised, proactive and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to help keep our organisation running smoothly.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting East Lothian’s mental health and wellbeing. As our Administrative Assistant, you will provide essential operational support across the organisation.

From managing our shared inboxes and maintaining organisational systems, to supporting events, meetings and recruitment processes, you will help ensure that our small, collaborative team can work effectively and make the greatest possible impact.

We're looking for someone who is highly organised, comfortable managing multiple priorities, and confident using digital systems such as Microsoft 365 and our database. You don't need to have worked in the third sector before, but you should share our commitment to improving the wellbeing of East Lothian by adopting our values and advocating community, inclusivity and connection.

About Changes East Lothian

Changes East Lothian was founded in 1996 and we are currently celebrating turning 30. We provide early, short term interventions for those experiencing mild to moderate mental health issues such as low mood and depression, stress and anxiety, transitional life changes and social isolation and loneliness.

We offer short term 1:1 counselling with counsellors registered with either BACP or COSCA. We work with the East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership to provide group therapy supported by our NHS Psychologist.

We also provide 1:1 befriending as well as various wellbeing activities, groups, courses and information sessions. Another focus is our suicide prevention and wellbeing training programmes which we deliver both free and commercially.

What we offer:

• The opportunity to contribute to the wellbeing of East Lothian.
• A supportive, collaborative and values-led working environment.
• 4% pension contribution
• 35 days annual leave (pro rata), inclusive of public holidays
• Additional leave perks
• Employee Assistance Programme
• An inclusive and welcoming work setting in a well serviced building

Do you enjoy helping people, signposting to various support options and can facilitate and hold group discussions? Can you listen well and draw on your own lived experience whilst maintaining professional boundaries and focus?

Changes East Lothian is looking for an organised, welcoming and passionate team member who has a relational approach to Peer Engagement work.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting East Lothian’s mental health and wellbeing. As one of our Peer Engagement Practitioners, you will provide essential information and support to clients accessing our organisation.

From delivering initial telephone appointments, planning and delivering some peer support groups, and supporting volunteers, you will help ensure that our small, collaborative team provides high-quality services for our community and make the greatest possible impact.

We're looking for someone who is compassionate, dynamic, comfortable managing multiple priorities, and confident using digital systems such as Microsoft 365 and our client database. You don't need to have worked in the third sector before, but you should share our commitment to improving the wellbeing of East Lothian by adopting our values and advocating community, inclusivity and connection.

About Changes East Lothian

Changes East Lothian was founded in 1996 and we are currently celebrating turning 30. We provide early, short term interventions for those experiencing mild to moderate mental health issues such as low mood and depression, stress and anxiety, transitional life changes and social isolation and loneliness.

We offer short term 1:1 counselling with counsellors registered with either BACP or COSCA. We work with the East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership to provide group therapy supported by our NHS Psychologist.

We also provide 1:1 befriending as well as various wellbeing activities, groups, courses and information sessions. Another focus is our suicide prevention and wellbeing training programmes which we deliver both free and commercially.

What we offer as an employer:

• The opportunity to contribute to the wellbeing of East Lothian
• A supportive, collaborative and values-led working environment
• 4% pension contribution
• 35 days annual leave (pro-rata) inclusive of public holidays
• Additional leave perks
• Employee Assistance Programme
• An inclusive and welcoming work setting in a well serviced building

At My Name’5 Doddie Foundation, we want to change the world. We believe motor neuron disease is not incurable. It’s just underfunded.

Building a community is at the heart of everything we do. Every conversation and every person has the potential to be a part of that community and bring us closer to a world free of MND

As our Events Fundraiser you will be crucial to achieving this. We’re looking for a passionate fundraiser who can turn local energy, events, and ideas into real impact.

You will be a crucial part of a dynamic team, working closely with our Senior Planning and Supporter Income Manager within the fundraising team. You will be a first point of contact for mass participation fundraising enquiries, build meaningful and lasting relationships and actively seek fundraising opportunities.

Our ideal candidate will have experience in relationship building with some fundraising, volunteering or events experience. You will have excellent communication and organisational skills, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and be dedicated to improving people’s lives.

Borders Community Action is seeking to appoint an additional trustee/director who will join the Board immediately and become Chair Designate, with the intention of assuming the role of Chair of the organisation in 2027.

Role Profile

As Chair Designate, the successful candidate will first serve as a full trustee/director of the organisation. Trustees are collectively responsible for ensuring the charity is well run, financially responsible and acting in line with its purposes, while safeguarding its assets, values and reputation.

This is an opportunity for an experienced and dynamic individual to help lead a growing and ambitious organisation through its next stage of development. The successful candidate will work alongside fellow trustees/directors, the current Chair and the Chief Executive to ensure a well-supported and effective transition into the

Chair role.

In addition to the general duties of a trustee, the Chair Designate should be willing and able to:

• Provide strategic leadership at Board level and help guide the long-term direction of the organisation.
• Build effective working relationships with trustees, staff and key partners.
• Support good governance, sound decision-making and collective responsibility within the Board.
• Work closely with the current Chair and Chief Executive during the transition period ahead of 2027.
• Act as an ambassador for Borders Community Action and the wider third sector in the Scottish Borders

NLDF (North Lanarkshire Disability Forum) is a user led charity operating within the heart of North Lanarkshire. We are passionate about supporting individuals and their carers living with long term condition and/or disabilities. Through our projects we offer information and advice on community supports, eligibility for disability benefits as well as form filling support, information on people’s rights and linking people into the right services.

We are part of the commissioned partnership to provide Administration of Engagement and Participation (Supported People) in North Lanarkshire, ensuring meaningful involvement to underrepresented groups.

As Financial Administrator you will be expected to monitor and coordinate the financial duties of our small but successful charity who has experienced exponential growth during recent years. Improving and overseeing the financial business of the charity. Supporting the line manager with monthly and ad hoc reporting. Inspecting financial information. As part of this exciting work, we have secured additional funds to offer a small grant fund, this will be a fund available annually for small organisations in NL, access to this will be via an application process, you will be instrumental in the finance and governance of this fund.

MYDG wants young people from Muirhouse and north Edinburgh to be fully seen, supported and celebrated – able to flourish with confidence and to access the support they need, when and how they need it. The charity (SC028495) engages young people in positive, purposeful youth work activities that give them new experiences, perspectives and aspirations so they don’t feel defined by social circumstances.

MYDG wants to recruit an Operations Manager to manage the youth work programme.

A job description can be downloaded at mydg.org.uk/our-team

Terms

• 36 hours per week (with some flexible working)
• Annual Salary £30,000
• Annual Holidays 38 days including 10 days public holidays

The Pyramid at Anderston is a community owned and led anchor organisation. Our purpose is to MAKE ANDERSTON FLOURISH.

We offer a wide range of activities, services, and support to our local community and beyond, including community food, sports and wellbeing, adult learning, holiday clubs, and many community events.

We’re seeking a Head of Development who will play a vital role in delivering our core objectives and will be responsible for fundraising and income generation. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced person with a strong community focus and an entrepreneurial spirit to shape our work.

We are open to flexible working (min 21 hours to max 35 hours per week), to be agreed with the successful candidate. FTE £37,000 - £41,000 per annum, pro-rata for part-time hours. We are willing to consider freelance/self-employed applicants. It is expected there will be some evening and occasional weekend working. The postholder will be required to work in The Pyramid at least 2 days a week, with hybrid/home working by agreement.

As a charity and social enterprise, our vision is a society where no one should have to be homeless. We challenge the status quo by pioneering solutions that create lasting change, whether that’s by supporting people to find a safe place to call home, empowering and enabling people to get a job, or by providing free, fresh food to people in situation of homelessness or in food poverty.

We are looking for someone to join our successful programme Jobs First that aims to provide employment opportunities to people in situation of homelessness. In Aberdeen we will work with young people, age between 16 – 24. We are looking for a person who will build on our existing relationships with our employer partners and supporting in developing new relationships to offer a wide range of employment opportunities to young people.

We need a dynamic, creative and reliable team member who can use their own initiative to build strong relationships with various stakeholders. In this role you will be working closely with Programme Co-ordinator to create opportunities for:

• young people to gain employment,
• charities to establish referral pathways,
• building local level relationships to build brand awareness with partnering employers.

Are you ready to be a part of our dynamic and passionate Social Impact team, dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of others? We are looking for someone who thrives in a role full of variety, where each day offers something new.

Do you have experience supporting and developing young people facing homelessness? Are you eager to join a collaborative team working towards ending homelessness? If you enjoy taking initiative and working closely with people, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! As part of your role, you will need to travel across various locations, bringing your resilience, positive attitude, and a smile to every challenge.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!

As part of the Social Bite team, you will have access to the following benefits:

• Support & Development & Wellbeing (i.e. external supervision, reflective practice group, employee assistance programme)
• Access to an employee benefits platform offering discounts, savings, and wellbeing perks (i.e. Partnership Dining Out discount, Blue Light Card Scheme)

Are you passionate about sustainability, community impact and supporting families across Glasgow?

Merry-go-round Glasgow is seeking new Volunteer Trustees to join our Board and help guide the next stage of our development. We welcome applications from people with a range of skills and experience, and are particularly keen to hear from those with retail or commercial expertise who can support the growth of our award-winning boutique charity shop.

About Us

Merry-go-round Glasgow is a social enterprise and charity based in the Southside, supporting local families with high quality, low cost children’s goods, inclusive events and practical support. Working with over 120 partner organisations across the city, we provide essential items to families who need them most while championing reuse and the circular economy.

We are proud winners of the 2023 Environmental Social Enterprise award at both Scotland and UK level and are an ambitious, inclusive and values-driven organisation creating meaningful impact in our community.

About the Role

As a Trustee, you will help set the strategic direction of the organisation, support effective governance and financial oversight, and ensure we continue to deliver on our mission. Trustees contribute to board discussions, bring their skills and insight to decision-making, and act in the best interests of the charity and the communities we serve.

In addition to applications for general trustee roles, we are also looking for someone with retail or commercial experience who can provide guidance on areas such as shop operations, customer experience and retail strategy, and offer support to our Head of Retail and Operations. We welcome first-time Trustees as well as those with previous board experience. Above all, we are looking for people who share our commitment to reuse, sustainability and community support. Further information Full details of the roles, responsibilities and time commitment are available in the attached role descriptions.

Background

Actify is a social enterprise that provides training and technology for the sport and physical activity (PA) sector that increases knowledge and impact.

We bring together a unique combination of skills and expertise in sport, PA, play, education, health and digital technology that enables us to connect people with the information they need to achieve the best outcomes possible.

Our training helps organisations develop and deliver person centred, outcome focused sport and PA programmes.

The Actify platform (actify.org.uk), and related support services, enable sports and PA organisations to host and manage a range of digital content that help their audiences achieve their outcomes.

We develop our products and services collaboratively with stakeholders from policy, funding, research and practice to ensure our work is responding to needs and interests from across the sector.

As a social enterprise we are focused on working towards long term social change and equality, with all profit being reinvested in achieving our mission and not landing in shareholders pockets. This doesn’t mean we aren’t a serious business, we are entirely focused on being the absolute best and most efficient we can be, it just means that all those involved in the company are doing something excellent and helping make the world a slightly better place.

Job Summary

The Marketing & Engagement Coordinator plays a pivotal role in driving the growth, diversity, and vibrancy of Actify's cross-sector community. You will be responsible for creating and executing campaigns that attract a diverse mix of platform users and training participants, with a particular focus on reaching audiences supporting historically excluded population groups.

This role is ideal for a creative, data-driven, and community-minded person who excels at digital engagement, relationship building, and storytelling. You will directly contribute to making Actify the go-to network for physical activity practitioners across Scotland.