Home-Start Stirling is a local charity that provides support to families with young children who are experiencing challenging times. Our support is delivered through various services including home-visiting and group support. The manager will provide strategic and operational leadership for Home-Start Stirling, ensuring that we continue to deliver high-quality, safe and effective support for families. The role is responsible for the day-to-day leadership and management of the charity, working closely with the Board of Trustees to strengthen governance, develop strategy, support staff and volunteers, maintain strong partnerships and ensure the charity is well-positioned for the future. Home-Start Stirling is registered with the Care Inspectorate under the category of Housing Support Service.

Our Coordinator represents Stirling Street Pastors and supports the promotion, management and co-ordination of the initiative in Stirling.

Reporting to a Board of Trustees the Coordinator’s key duties will be to:

• Organise and manage the rotas
• Provide leadership to our volunteers
• Organise volunteer recruitment and training
• Manage the patrol base, and monitor and order equipment/street supplies
• Promote and develop relationships with churches, the Council, Police and other key stakeholders
• Identify funding opportunities and apply, where appropriate
• Be our liaison with Ascension Trust (AT) and Ascension Trust Scotland (ATS)

The post holder must:

• be a Christian with an active relationship with a local church
• subscribe to the Street Pastors core values and ethos
• be trained or willing to train as a Street Pastor volunteer and participate in a patrol rota

We offer:

• a salary of £15,000 p.a. for 18 hours a week
• a degree of flexibility over working arrangements
• an employer pension scheme – employee contribution of 4%; employer 3%

A full job description can be found on our website or below.

Scottish Refugee Council is seeking a skilled Refugee Involvement Coordinator. The Refugee Involvement Coordinator will lead the development and delivery of Scottish Refugee Council’s refugee involvement framework. The role will build the foundations for meaningful and safe involvement, strengthen staff skills and organisational systems, support co‑design and co‑production projects, and guide learning and evaluation. This work will ensure lived experience insight is embedded across our services, policy and public influence. This is an organisational change and system-building role.

Scottish Refugee Council is Scotland’s national refugee charity. Every year, we provide direct support and advice to people rebuilding their lives in Scotland, standing up for people’s rights and campaign for a fairer and more humane asylum system and enhanced integration for communities in Scotland.

The vision is for a Scotland in which all people seeking refugee protection are welcome. A place where men, women and children are protected, find safety and support, have their human rights and dignity respected and can achieve their full potential. Together, we can build a better future with refugees in Scotland. Find out more at www.scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk.

Employee benefits package

• 39 days of leave (including public holidays)
• Progressive salary structure
• Flexible working options
• Training and development opportunities
• Union recognition
• Fresh fruit, tea & coffee in office
• Enhanced pay benefits
• Enhanced pension
• Counselling & coaching service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eye care scheme
• Death in service & 24-hour GP service

The postholder will work with colleagues across the organisation to deliver the objectives outlined in EVOC’s five-year strategic plan. The Senior Development Worker (Children & Young People) will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering our work to improve outcomes for children, young people and families across Edinburgh.

As a key member of the team, you will lead our Children and Young People workstream, bringing strategic direction, energy and a strong partnership approach to tackling child poverty and driving meaningful change. You will work closely with third sector organisations, public sector partners and communities to ensure their voices influence policy, planning and service delivery.

This is a highly collaborative and outward-facing role, combining strategic leadership with hands-on delivery across advocacy, capacity building and partnership development.

About you

We’re looking for an experienced and motivated professional with a strong track record in working with children, young people and families.

You’ll bring:

• Significant experience of delivering services or programmes that improve outcomes for children and young people
• A strong understanding of relevant policy and practice, including safeguarding and Getting it Right for Every Child (GIRFEC)
• The ability to work strategically while delivering practical impact
• Confidence in building and sustaining partnerships across sectors
• Experience of supporting or supervising colleagues and contributing to high-performing teams

You’ll be a natural collaborator, able to bring people together, listen and influence, and create space for innovation and shared learning. Most importantly, you’ll be passionate about making a difference and committed to the values of the third sector.

About us

EVOC (Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations’ Council) is a charity that was established in 1868. In July 2025, we published a new strategic plan to guide our work for the next five years. Our purpose is to serve the needs of people and communities across Edinburgh by supporting our members and third sector organisations to be effective and drive the change they need.

We work in three areas – advocacy, capacity building and collaboration – underpinned by research and analysis to inform our work to support third sector organisations and the communities they serve.

Joining EVOC means being part of a well-connected, forward-thinking organisation at the heart of Edinburgh’s third sector, with the opportunity to influence systems and create lasting impact for our community.

EVOC is a living wage employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity, inclusion and diversity and welcome applications from members of all communities.

Benefits

• 26 days of annual leave per year
• 10 public holidays (6 fixed and 4 floating) per year
• Pension (6% company contribution)
• Additional annual leave between Christmas and New Year when the EVOC office closes
• A hybrid working approach
• All the equipment you need to work remotely
• Competitive salary
• Continued investment in your development to support you in this role
• The chance to make a real difference to the sector and the city

About St Matthews Centre:

The St Matthew’s Centre is a community centre in the heart of Possilpark focused on enhancing the lives of the local residents and surrounding areas in the North of Glasgow. We work flexibly across two areas by providing reliable affordable space for organisations to deliver activities and events/ office space and also deliver our own various activities which promote better wellbeing for people in our local community. We have a great focus on volunteer development, integration and community cohesion. We are passionate about helping individuals locally to break through social barriers, broadening opportunities and creating a space where everyone is welcome. We pride ourselves on having a unique and diverse reach and impact.

The Post:

We seek a highly motivated individual who will join our team as a Community Connector. The job holder will develop and maintain relationships with partners organisations, local authority agencies and our local community. You will assist in identifying need, monitoring impact, recruiting volunteers and building relationships with local organisations and service users.

Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity is the principal charity of the Royal Navy. We are at the heart of supporting our Royal Navy, Royal Marines and Royal Fleet Auxiliary personnel and their families, past, present and future. If you would like to contribute to a world in which our sailors, marines, and their families are valued and supported for life, we want to hear from you.

We are currently looking for a Volunteer Coordinator (Scotland) to join our Grants and Commissioning team, reporting to the Grants Commissioning Manager. You’ll bring both passion and professionalism to the role, and will be responsible for growing, developing and coordinating a regional network of volunteers to support Naval Service personnel and their families across Scotland, ensuring they are effectively recruited, trained, supported and retained.

Role Responsibilities

As our Volunteer Coordinator (Scotland), you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end volunteer lifecycle while building strong partnerships across the local Naval and civilian community to enhance support available to families.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Recruiting, interviewing, inducting and supporting volunteers, ensuring they are well-matched, trained and engaged in meaningful opportunities.
• Developing and promoting volunteering opportunities in partnership with RN FPS teams and local community organisations.
• Supporting volunteer engagement and retention through regular communication, recognition initiatives and development opportunities.
• Ensuring compliance with safeguarding, GDPR and volunteer management policies and procedures.
• Acting as a key point of contact for volunteering enquiries and maintaining accurate volunteer records and databases.
• Organising events, campaigns and outreach activities to raise awareness and attract new volunteers.
• Building collaborative relationships with local partners to strengthen community support for Naval families.
• Gathering feedback from families and communities to inform RNRMC’s grant-making and service development.
• Monitoring activity, tracking outcomes and producing reports to evaluate impact and inform future planning.

Please see the job description for full details on the duties and responsibilities.

Job Requirements

Our ideal candidate will have proven experience in coordinating and managing volunteers, including recruitment, training, engagement and administration within a community, charity or public sector setting. The role will suit those with a positive and flexible approach and an ability to remain calm under pressure.

It is a requirement of this role that you hold a full UK driving licence and willingness to travel within the region.

We recognise that people develop skills in different ways. If you don’t meet every requirement but believe you have the right potential, we encourage you to apply.

Please be aware all roles require the right to work in the United Kingdom; sponsorship of such right will not be provided. The successful candidate will also require a satisfactory DBS check and additional security checks as required.

Inclusive Recruitment & Accessibility

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role and identify as either:

• Disabled: as defined by the Equality Act 2010.
• Armed Forces Community: those who are currently serving in the armed forces or those who have previously served.

If you are eligible for a guaranteed interview through one of these schemes, please make this known to us during the application process.

We will provide reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process where requested and we’ll always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. If you would like to discuss any specific requirements, please contact our HR department at HR@rnrmc.org.uk

Why Join RNRMC?

• Values Driven: We’re a beneficiary‑focused charity with a strong commitment to improving the lives of those who serve and their families. Guided by integrity, we work openly and honestly, champion inclusiveness by valuing diverse perspectives, and collaborate through genuine teamwork - not only within RNRMC but across the wider sector to strengthen it and maximise our shared impact.
• Work-Life Balance: At RNRMC, we understand the importance of work-life balance. While we take our work seriously, we also value the well-being and happiness of our employees. That’s why we offer hybrid working and enhanced annual leave as standard to help you maintain a healthy balance between your professional and personal life.
• Comprehensive Benefits: We offer a range of benefits including:
  • Private medical insurance and life assurance
  • Employee assistance programme (EAP)
  • 7% non-contributory pension contributions and salary sacrifice pension scheme
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and sick pay
  • Cycle to work scheme