GalGael is a small community organisation creating the conditions for people from marginalised communities to reclaim health and agency through woodwork, growing, crafting, and boat repair.

We're looking for an experienced Office & Facilities Lead to be the operational backbone of our self-managed team – keeping admin, facilities, compliance, and governance running smoothly.

You'll handle compliance (including PVG coordination), maintain our community membership records, provide project admin for Making Just Futures, and keep our workshops safe and welcoming.

This is a role for someone who: loves a good system, spots improvements, and takes pride in enabling others to do their best work. If you're happy working behind the scenes – keeping things running smoothly so that our team, volunteers, and community can focus on what they do best – we'd love to hear from you.

Equal OpportunitiesGalGael is working towards being an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of the community, irrespective of age; disability; gender reassignment; pregnancy and maternity; race; religion and belief; sex and sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership status.

The Job Description and logo also attached. This vacancy is also posted on our website here

Edinburgh Nightline is a listening, emotional support and information charity, run by students, for students. We’ve been operating as a student-run organisation since 1970, and became a registered charity in 2024. We operate a call service and an instant messenger service, open from 8pm to 8am during term-time. We aim to support students across Edinburgh, with backing from Edinburgh’s Higher Education Institutions – the University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh Napier University, Queen Margaret University, and Heriot-Watt University.

We are undergoing a period of rapid development. In the past year, we have begun the assessment process for Helplines Standard Certification, expanded our fundraising and publicity outreach, and increased our volunteer numbers. As the Board is currently made up of a small team of former volunteers, we are seeking to bring on specific expertise to guide the charity forward.

Vacancies

• 1x Chair of Trustees
• 1x Treasurer Trustee
• 1x Board Secretary
• 1x Student Trustee

About the Role

Trustees have collective legal responsibility for Edinburgh Nightline’s management and administration. They are accountable to both the organisation’s stakeholders and the Scottish Charity Regulator for the good governance of Nightline.

Practically, trustees are responsible for oversight of the Committee, who manages the day-to-day operation of Nightline. The Committee is made up of volunteers, headed by two Coordinators.

Trustees must take considered and informed decisions in the best interests of the organisation. Trustees are not expected to be experts on all areas of their work but are expected to seek guidance and support where necessary and to bring their own knowledge and experience to contribute to discussions.

Meetings once every 2 months. Other ad-hoc commitments may include:

• Responding to queries via email/Slack
• Considering matters by correspondence
• Attending volunteer meetings and training days

On average, please expect to commit around 6 hours per month.

Green Routes Stirling is a well-established charitable organisation, founded in 2007, supporting people with additional support needs and those from backgrounds that may create barriers to employment. We are based in the Walled Garden at Gargunnock Stirling.

Our training includes horticulture, rural skills, independent living skills and employability development through our ‘Routes to Work’ programme. We are now expanding the range of opportunities available to students through the development of an on-site training kitchen and a small shop selling Green Routes produce, creating a more diverse and practical learning environment.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Employability Support Manager to oversee the delivery of Green Routes employability programme, ‘Routes to Work’. This role will focus on supporting students with additional support needs to develop employability skills, access and prepare for volunteering and work experience opportunities, and sustain meaningful placements or employment.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Development Manager and Employability Garden Manager to develop and deliver our employability strategy. It’s a people-focused role combining training, advocacy, management, and workplace partnership building.

The position requires travel to work placements/businesses etc. The successful applicant will have a full clean driving license and access to a vehicle.

About You

The ideal candidate will bring experience across the retail and hospitality sectors, alongside a strong understanding of training and support practices within these environments. You will be confident working with people with additional support needs, able to motivate and encourage students, and committed to creating genuine, meaningful opportunities that help individuals progress towards employment and independent living.

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and grow a new area of work at Green Routes, building on our existing success while supporting students to develop skills, confidence and future pathways.

Scran Academy is an Edinburgh youth work charity, supporting young people facing poverty and trauma to succeed through our innovative education and employment programmes.

We exist to alleviate poverty and provide opportunities for all young people, no matter their background or barrier. We do this by creating real-life experiences and positive adult relationships that help shine a light on the strengths and aspirations of young people. We use food, cooking and real-life responsibility through our café and catering social enterprises to build experiences and form relationships that change young people’s lives.

We’re currently looking for a talented, experienced Kitchen Supervisor to join the frontline team that helps young people develop in ways that are meaningful to them.

This is not your average Kitchen Supervisor role!This is an exciting opportunity to support the delivery of our flagship NHS employability café and to help young people thrive in a professional catering environment. Working as an essential part of our dedicated team, the successful candidate will help us deliver strong kitchen standards, reliable service and meaningful social impact.

We are therefore looking for an experienced, proactive chef who chimes with our values and takes pride in producing consistently good food. The successful candidate will work closely with the Kitchen Manager, supervise the kitchen team and take charge of day-to-day kitchen operations when the Kitchen Manager is absent.

Working with young people on employment and work-experience placements will be part of the fabric of the job. For many, this may be their first professional kitchen environment, so compassion, patience, clear communication and a non-judgemental approach are essential.

This role embodies our values: We Love, We Trust, We Unite and We Lead:

We Love – the successful candidate will nurture young people. They will care deeplyand see all behaviour as communication that deserves a dignified response. Theywill be non-judgemental and take a trauma-informed approach.

We Trust – the successful candidate will believe in the potential of young people. hey will trust them to be the expert of their own life and circumstance. They will

We Unite– the successful candidate will bring people together and help create a safe, respectful kitchen where teamwork, communication and stepping outside

comfort zones are supported and encouraged.

We Lead – the successful candidate will lead by example and help young people

recognise their own ability to lead. They will be ready to take responsibility when

required, listen to others and provide a platform for young people to learn and thrive.

We help young people to build life-long belief in themselves, supporting them to take on their own challenges, follow their own passions and discover talents they never knew they had. Because when you prove yourself that you’re ready for anything nothing can hold you back.

Do you want to be part of that?

Working within our values and behaviours framework, you will play a key role in delivering DofE’s fundraising ambitions across Scotland, helping to secure the philanthropic investment needed to achieve the goals set out in our new World Ready strategy and ensure more young people can access the life-changing opportunities DofE provides.

You will manage and grow a portfolio of major donors, and Trusts and Foundations, securing five- and six-figure gifts and developing long-term partnerships that support DofE’s strategic priorities across Scotland. Alongside managing existing supporters, you will identify, cultivate and secure new funding opportunities, building a strong pipeline of prospects and helping to diversify income sources.

Working closely with the Director of Scotland, Head of Philanthropy, colleagues across Scotland and senior volunteers, you will develop compelling cases for support, create tailored funding proposals, and deliver outstanding stewardship that inspires donors to deepen their engagement with DofE.

As an ambassador for DofE, you will represent the charity at meetings, events and networking opportunities, building strong relationships with donors, funders, volunteers and stakeholders. You will bring insight into Scotland’s philanthropic landscape and help shape fundraising activity that supports sustainable income growth.

The role requires a collaborative and proactive approach, working across teams to identify funding opportunities, develop impactful funding propositions and ensure supporters receive an exceptional experience.

The role will be home-based with regular travel across Scotland to meet donors, attend events and engage with stakeholders. It will require regular travel to London, and occasional travel to other parts of the UK

What we are looking for:

We’re looking for an experienced and motivated fundraiser who combines strong relationship-building skills with a strategic approach to income generation. You will have:

• A proven track record of securing and managing significant gifts from Trusts and Foundations and major donors.

• Experience developing and managing a pipeline of prospects, moving supporters successfully from identification through to solicitation and stewardship.

• Strong relationship management skills with the ability to engage, influence and inspire a wide range of stakeholders.

• Experience of developing compelling funding proposals, applications and cases of support tailored to donor interests.

• Ability to work collaboratively across teams to identify opportunities and develop fundraising solutions

• Strong networking skills and the ability to identify, create and maximise opportunities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex information clearly and persuasively.

• A self-motivated, proactive and resilient approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.

• A passion for creating opportunities for young people and a commitment to DofE’s vision, values and commitment to inclusion.

Ewen’s Room is a grassroots charity based in Lochaber and the Western Isles. We believe that preventing suicide starts early, by giving people the practical skills to look after their own mental health and providing kind, non-judgmental support before things get too much.

Central to our approach is our education provision, designed to build personal resilience and active peer support from an early age. In primary schools, our WellBeing Heroes programme uses a play-based approach, therapeutic stories and practical tool to help young children understand their own mental fitness, backed by resources for parents and teachers. In secondary schools, our WellBeing Champions programme equips teenagers with the knowledge to safeguard their wellbeing and lead supervised, weekly peer-support drop-in sessions. From early years through to youth clubs, we normalise mental health conversations across all age groups.

Beyond the classroom, our dedicated team provides a warm, accessible lifeline for adults across Lochaber. We offer safe spaces to connect through our community "Open Doors" drop-in sessions, alongside confidential, professional one-to one and smallgroup therapy designed to guide individuals through times of emotional distress.

We are growing to meet a rising mental health crisis in our area. Our goal is to make our support safe, high-quality, and accessible in every corner of Lochaber, while launching our own small businesses to fund our work independently.

Ewen’s Room is a grassroots charity based in Lochaber and the Western Isles. We believe that preventing suicide starts early, by giving people the practical skills to look after their own mental health and providing kind, non-judgmental support before things get too much.

Central to our approach is our education provision, designed to build personal resilience and active peer support from an early age. In primary schools, our WellBeing Heroes programme uses a play-based approach, therapeutic stories and practical tool to help young children understand their own mental fitness, backed by resources for parents and teachers. In secondary schools, our WellBeing Champions programme equips teenagers with the knowledge to safeguard their wellbeing and lead supervised, weekly peer-support drop-in sessions. From early years through to youth clubs, we normalise mental health conversations across all age groups.

Beyond the classroom, our dedicated team provides a warm, accessible lifeline for adults across Lochaber. We offer safe spaces to connect through our community "Open Doors" drop-in sessions, alongside confidential, professional one-to one and smallgroup therapy designed to guide individuals through times of emotional distress.

We are growing to meet a rising mental health crisis in our area. Our goal is to make our support safe, high-quality, and accessible in every corner of Lochaber, while launching our own small businesses to fund our work independently.

Role Purpose

The Income & Enterprise Manager is a strategic and entrepreneurial business development role within Ewen’s Room. Reporting directly to the Chief Officer, you will drive the charity’s financial sustainability and diversification as we expand across Lochaber and the Western Highlands.

You will combine sharp bid-writing skills with a proactive, self-starting approach, leading on grant applications, building strong funder relationships, designing a high impact corporate giving strategy, and energising local community fundraising events (such as Ewen's Run). Crucially, you will spearhead our social enterprise ambitions: identifying commercial opportunities to monetise our existing skills and service portfolio, writing robust business plans, and securing start-up funding to build long term earned income streams.

Ewen’s Room is a grassroots charity based in Lochaber and the Western Isles. We believe that preventing suicide starts early, by giving people the practical skills to look after their own mental health and providing kind, non-judgmental support before things get too much.

Central to our approach is our education provision, designed to build personal resilience and active peer support from an early age. In primary schools, our WellBeing Heroes programme uses a play-based approach, therapeutic stories and practical tool to help young children understand their own mental fitness, backed by resources for

parents and teachers. In secondary schools, our WellBeing Champions programme equips teenagers with the knowledge to safeguard their wellbeing and lead supervised, weekly peer-support drop-in sessions. From early years through to youth clubs, we normalise mental health conversations across all age groups.

Beyond the classroom, our dedicated team provides a warm, accessible lifeline for adults across Lochaber. We offer safe spaces to connect through our community "Open Doors" drop-in sessions, alongside confidential, professional one-to one and smallgroup therapy designed to guide individuals through times of emotional distress.

We are growing to meet a rising mental health crisis in our area. Our goal is to make our support safe, high-quality, and accessible in every corner of Lochaber, while launching our own small businesses to fund our work independently.

Role Purpose

The Locality Education Practitioner is the face of Ewen’s Room in local schools, responsible for the direct delivery, growth, and embedding of our Wellbeing Education Pathway. This role bridges education and early intervention, ensuring mental health support is a normal, high-quality feature of growing up in Lochaber. Operating within a specific locality cluster, you will work closely with school leadership, teachers, and Support Assistants to deliver tailored wellbeing modules across both primary and secondary age groups, helping young people build practical resilience and self management skills.

Do you enjoy working with people?

Do you have excellent communication and presentation skills, and experience working with young people?

We are looking for a Project Officer to join Fast Forward’s existing Scottish Gambling Education Hub. This role will have a focus on working in the community with young people, practitioners and families living and working in the Highlands and Islands.

We are looking for an enthusiastic practitioner with excellent communication skills and robust track record of working in the community with young people, practitioners and families.

The Hub was Scotland’s first gambling education and prevention programme focusing on protecting young people from gambling harms. Its work includes delivering training to practitioners, staff, schools and youth groups, developing resources, as well as partnership building with national organisations.

Organisation Profile

Fast Forward is Scotland’s national youth work agency, it is a force for change supporting children and young people to make informed decisions about risk taking behaviours. We take a harm reduction approach to reduce the negative impacts of these behaviours on their lives and those of their families and wider community.

The team’s work is dynamic, challenging and rewarding in developing innovative programmes to address risk-taking behaviours that often goes unrecognised. You will find creative ways to engage with partners, adapting and creating resources to enable them to better deliver meaningful harm reduction and prevention education around harmful gambling and gambling harm.

Our work is underpinned by the following values:

Integrity- Our work is dynamic and informed by expertise, lived experience and relevant research

Forward Thinking - We are brave and bold. We are creative in our approach to identifying and responding to risk taking behaviour.

Inclusive - We take a person-centred approach. We are non-judgemental and respectful.

Collaborative- We coproduce, partner and learn with young people and experts from across the field.

Do you enjoy working with people?

Do you have excellent communication and presentation skills, and experience working with young people?

We are looking for an enthusiastic Project Officer to join Fasy Forward’s existing Scottish Gambling Education Hub. This role will have a focus on working in the community with young people, practitioners and families living and working in and around Ayrshire and South Scotland.

We are looking for an enthusiastic practitioner with excellent communication skills and robust track record of working in the community with young people, practitioners and families.

The Hub was Scotland’s first gambling education and prevention programme focusing on protecting young people from gambling harms. Its work includes delivering training to practitioners, staff, schools and youth groups, developing resources, as well as partnership building with national organisations.

Organisation Profile

Fast Forward is Scotland’s national youth work agency, it is a force for change supporting children and young people to make informed decisions about risk taking behaviours. We take a harm reduction approach to reduce the negative impacts of these behaviours on their lives and those of their families and wider community.

The team’s work is dynamic, challenging and rewarding in developing innovative programmes to address risk-taking behaviours that often goes unrecognised. You will find creative ways to engage with partners, adapting and creating resources to enable them to better deliver meaningful harm reduction and prevention education around harmful gambling and gambling harm.

Our work is underpinned by the following values:

Integrity - Our work is dynamic and informed by expertise, lived experience and relevant research

Forward Thinking - We are brave and bold. We are creative in our approach to identifying and responding to risk taking behaviour.

Inclusive - We take a person-centred approach. We are non-judgemental and respectful.

Collaborative - We coproduce, partner and learn with young people and experts from across the field.