BACKGROUND

Lanarkshire Climate Action Hub is fully funded by the Scottish Government and part of the National Hub initiative put in place to support communities to come together and engage collectively on climate action, supporting the transition to low carbon and climate resilient living and driving wider behaviour change.

In Lanarkshire, our vision is to support and empower communities to develop local solutions to make the transition to net zero and climate resilient living possible through collaboration and capacity building in communities throughout the area.

JOB PURPOSE

The aim of the Development Officer for food is to contribute to the delivery of the Lanarkshire Hub, build connection and understanding across community groups and create structures to enable the adoption of more strategic and collaborative approaches to the climate emergency across and between community groups, public and third sector partners. The Development Officer will be as inclusive as possible to ensure that no communities or groups are excluded from the support available from the Hub and will contribute to the recruitment.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Connect community organisations and conduct a mapping exercise to understand the issues and barriers encountered and levels of climate crisis awareness
• Research and prepare guides on examples of best practice for community led climate action projects
• Assist community groups and organisations on design, development and delivery of climate action projects, including through engagement and data collection to gain the funding, support and collaboration to achieve the project aims.
• Promotion of the Hub’s Small Grants programme. Advising community groups and organisations on support available through Small Grants.
• Promote and assist to deliver the Hub’s Climate Action Festival.
• Empower, encourage and support communities across the area to contribute to policy at both local and national level on climate change, environmental and social issues. Liaise with key strategic partners and stakeholders locally, regionally and nationally.
• Delivery of activities to achieve KPIs that you are responsible for and supporting colleagues to achieve theirs.
• Identifies, plans and delivers formal training, learning or knowledge exchanges to increase knowledge and understanding of climate change and of climate action (mitigation and adaptation) projects.
• Represents community groups voices through participation in local, regional, national forums/networks and through written responses to local, regional, national policy consultations that relate to your climate theme.
• Help build capacity within communities through the delivery of training, events, peer to peer learning, networking, and training events
• Assist groups to identify external funding sources for their climate projects, and to prepare and submit good quality applications
• Widen participation by engaging new communities and strengthening existing climate action activity.
• Liaise with Hub Communication Officer to ensure consistent brand messaging, alignment of outreach strategies with community initiatives, and provide valuable insights for effective communication with target audiences
• Any other tasks as required to contribute to the delivery of Hub core functions.

Haemophilia Scotland invites applications for the role of Advocacy Support Worker, a new and important position within our organisation.

This is a great opportunity for a compassionate and motivated individual to join our small but dedicated team, supporting members affected by the infected blood tragedy across Scotland.

In this role, you’ll provide person-centred advocacy and support to individuals and families as they navigate the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme and related processes. You’ll act as a trusted first point of contact, offering clear information, answering questions, and helping people understand the scheme and how it works. The role will also involve advocating on behalf of members where needed, engaging with the Infected Blood Compensation Authority and other organisations to help resolve issues and make sure our members’ voices are heard.

We’re looking for someone with significant experience in an advocacy, advice or support role, who can explain complex information clearly and with sensitivity. Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and the ability to support people in extremely difficult or emotional situations are essential. Experience of working with vulnerable individuals or people with long-term health conditions would also be an advantage.

As a small charity, our work is varied and rewarding, and this role offers the chance to make a real difference. You’ll need to be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team, managing a varied workload, and contributing to the development of clear, accessible information for our members.

We’re committed to supporting the successful candidate with training and development, particularly around the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme, so you feel confident in supporting the people we work with.

Organisation Links

Website: haemophilia.scot

Facebook: facebook.com/HaemophiliaScotland

Instagram: instagram.com/haemophiliascotland

Context

Voluntary Action East Renfrewshire SCIO is a dynamic local charity and the Third Sector Interface working to make East Renfrewshire a better place to live, work and do business. From climate action awareness, volunteer programmes, capacity supports and wellbeing activities, we deliver projects that promote inclusion, sustainability and community wellbeing.

Job Role

The purpose of the Climate Hub Lead role is to lead our small, dedicated team while staying closely connected to day-to-day operations, helping shape the next stage of VAER’s growth at our exciting new development at Rouken Glen, including the development of the East Renfrewshire Climate Action Hub at the site.

This is a hands-on and varied role, ideal for someone who enjoys combining big-picture thinking with practical, community-focused delivery.

Key Tasks

Working alongside the wider Voluntary Action staff team, Climate Action team and in collaboration with our 3rd, public and independent sector partners you will:

• Develop the East Renfrewshire Climate Action Hub at Rouken Glen with a focus on community growing and as a demonstration site
• Line manage the Climate Hub team to deliver the Climate Action Hub business plan and agreed activities
• Oversight of the Climate Action Hub team’s work programme, guiding staff on priorities and timescales
• Support the Climate Contact Worker by working with other managers to ensure a constructive approach to the recruitment and management of volunteers
• Maintain good connections at a strategic level across East Renfrewshire with ERC Net Zero team
• Oversight of improved access for East Renfrewshire residents to participate in Climate Action activity locally and/or nationally
• Oversight of the wider Rouken Glen site for community, wellbeing and enterprise activity development
• Oversight of site usage
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive risk register for all aspects of the site
• Develop processes to ensure both regular and seasonal maintenance are carried out

Full job description and person specification at va-er.org.uk/join-our-team or call 0141 876 9555.

At OnFife, they are all about shaping lives through culture. They spark curiosity, champion local stories and reinvest every penny back into the heart of Fife – keeping theatres vibrant, libraries open, exhibitions thriving and communities inspired. If you believe in the power of people and want to help shape the future of this organisation, this could be your next step.

LHH is looking for a confident, people centred Senior HR Adviser to join the friendly HR team at OnFife. You’ll play a key role in supporting colleagues across our theatres, libraries, museums and cultural venues – helping them create welcoming, thriving workplaces where creativity and community spirit flourish. This is a role for someone who enjoys variety, values collaboration, and wants to have a meaningful impact on an organisation that puts people first.

No two days are the same at OnFife. You’ll be providing professional HR advice to managers and colleagues across a wide range of people related matters, from performance and attendance to employee relations and organisational change and supporting the organisational change programmes – helping colleagues navigate new ways of working with clarity, care and confidence

You’ll be based primarily at Iona House, with flexibility to work across Fife. Some evening and weekend work may be required, but they will support you with a flexible approach.

We’re looking for a confident communicator who is experienced in HR at senior level, ideally within public or similar sectors. You will be highly organised and be able to manage your own caseload, balancing priorities and offering practical, solutions focused guidance. It is essential you have a professionally qualified (CIPD or equivalent) with strong knowledge of HR best practice and employment law.

If this sounds like the perfect match for your skills and your values, we’d love to hear from you.

About Space:

Do you want to work for an organisation that truly cares about its staff?

Would you like to use your skills to make a difference in people’s lives?

If the answer is ‘yes’, Space is the place for you!

Space is a community anchor organisation supporting people and their families in South West Edinburgh, with some of our services stretching city wide.

WE BELIEVE THAT CONNECTIONS BUILD COMMUNITIES

Space delivers 22 projects, with around 60 staff and 50 volunteers. We deliver diverse services supporting young people, families, older people and carers amongst others.

As a dynamic organisation no two days are the same, with a wealth of learning and development opportunities for our staff and volunteers.

We are an accredited Living Wage employer and proud to share our Carer Positive accreditation, as part of our commitment to the growing number of people in the workforce who need flexibility due to their caring role.

Space is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are.

For more information about Space and all our projects can be found on our website – spacescot.org

About the role:

The Youth Participation Worker will join a small team (2 workers and a manager) designing, planning and delivering our WOW! project that supports young people aged 16-24yrs with the transition between education and employment.

The project offers group sessions and works with partners like Edinburgh Zoo and Edinburgh International Festival to help young people build on their skills and improve their confidence.

WOW! has been successfully running for almost 2 years, having delivered 6 cohorts during that time. Each cohort runs for 10 weeks, with up to 10 young people participating in each group. *Sessions take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Broomhouse Hub, with some sessions being delivered by partner organisations in outreach locations throughout Edinburgh.

Having demonstrated the fantastic impact of WOW! we have recently secured additional funding which will allow us to run a further 4 cohorts through to the end of July 2027, and we hope to secure further funding to secure the project longer term.

Key tasks in the role include:

• Co-design, plan and deliver WOW! group sessions to meet the objectives of the project, carrying out meaningful consultation with group participants to ensure the content is engaging and appropriate for their needs, whilst balancing the funders requirements
• Meet with young people to assess their suitability for the project and to deliver appropriate support
• Create promotional material and network locally, recruiting suitable young people on to the programme
• Work with project partners to coordinate session planning and practical aspects of delivery
• Track and evaluate the progress of the project to demonstrate impact and inform funder reporting
• Maintain project administration, ensuring accurate, detailed, records are kept for project activity, and the attendance and skills development of each young person
• Stay abreast of local opportunities for young people, such as community groups, jobs, work placements, further education and volunteering opportunities
• Source and commission external trainers/suppliers to deliver sessions where specialised knowledge and/or skills are required
• Recruit and support volunteers in the project
• Ensure the safety of participants and volunteers through assessing risks and applying safeguarding practices
• Work as part of the wider Community Learning and Development team to share knowledge and best practice

The successful person for this role will:

• Have experience of designing, delivering and evaluating outcome focused, people-led community projects
• Have experience of supporting vulnerable young people who are living with multiple barriers to employment
• Be motivated, highly organised and able to prioritise their own workload with minimal supervision
• Be able to work in a collaborative way with team mates and partner organisations to problem solve and deliver the projects aims
• Have excellent interpersonal skills to naturally form and manage appropriate relationships with a range of people of all ages and walks of life
• Have an understanding of health & safety practices including safeguarding and assessing risks

The full job description and person specification for the role can be found below.

The application form can be found below.

If you have specific questions about the role or would like to have a brief chat about the role before applying, please contact careers@spacescot.org.

Overview

The Advice and Information Service is a national support system for single-parent families and professionals across Scotland. It provides multi-channel advice on a wide range of topics, ensuring accessibility and inclusivity. The service operates Monday to Friday, 9:30 am to 4:00 pm, excluding Christmas and Easter holidays.

Role and Responsibilities

The Advice Worker is central to delivering high quality, tailored advice to single parent families and professionals. The role also involves identifying social policy concerns from interactions, helping shape OPFS’s strategic and advocacy efforts.

All roles at OPFS contribute to our mission of working with and for single parent families, providing support that enables them to achieve their potential and help create lasting solutions to the poverty and barriers facing many single parents and their children. Our core values of Justice, Equity, Trust, Collaboration and Compassion are at the heart of everything we do and underpin all aspects of our work.

The Advice Worker is central to delivering high quality, tailored advice to single parent families and professionals. The role also involves identifying social policy concerns from interactions, helping shape OPFS’s strategic and advocacy efforts.

All roles at OPFS contribute to our mission of working with and for single parent families, providing support that enables them to achieve their potential and help create lasting solutions to the poverty and barriers facing many single parents and their children. Our core values of Justice, Equity, Trust, Collaboration and Compassion are at the heart of everything we do and underpin all aspects of our work.

As an Advice Worker at OPFS, you will:

• Work to the agreed priorities of the service providing clear, compassionate advice on key areas including housing, money, parenting, relationships, health & wellbeing, and employment/training.
• Signpost single parents and professionals to relevant services and resources.
• Accurately record all interactions using Salesforce CRM.
• Participate in monitoring, evaluation, and training to support continuous improvement.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold safeguarding, data protection, and health & safety policies.
• Contribute to team meetings, service development, and quality assurance activities.
• Actively promote the work of the service, build and maintain networks with relevant organisations and professionals, and collaborate effectively with colleagues.
• Promote equality, diversity, and inclusive practice in all aspects of your work.
• Ensure the voices and experiences of single parents inform your advice and contribute to OPFS’s policy and advocacy efforts.
• Demonstrate flexibility, a positive attitude, and a commitment to OPFS’s core values: Justice, Equity, Trust, Compassion, and Collaboration.

To work as part of the school team to provide an inclusive curriculum for pupils within Rossie. In adherence with Rossie’s policies and those of the education department, the duties of teachers are to perform such tasks as the Head of Education, Skills and Life Long learning will direct having reasonable regard to overall teacher workload related to the main accountabilities listed below. As required, contribute to the continuous improvement development and delivery of all services provided by the school. Contribute to the development and delivery of new cross service initiatives.

If you have a passion for supporting and nurturing potential, so do we...

The Boys’ Brigade (BB) is a Christian uniformed youth organisation, providing opportunities for children and young people to learn, grow and discover in a safe, fun, and caring environment.

BB Companies (groups) meet in communities across the country, supported by dedicated volunteer leaders who give their time and skills every week.

We are delighted to have recently secured funding for Phase 7 of CashBack – ‘Location CashBack’. Working together with Youth Scotland, Guides and Scouts – Location CashBack is a three-year Leadership and Participation programme funded by Scottish Government CashBack for Communities Funding.

Location CashBack will support young people aged 10-25 years in SIMD 1-2 areas who may also face barriers including being impacted by poverty, crime and anti-social behaviour.

Building on connections to trusted local youth groups, like the BB, it will offer safe spaces, mentoring, personal development and leadership opportunities that open new pathways for learning, life and work.

We are now looking to recruit a part-time Development worker to lead the Location CashBack project with our local groups.

Victim Support Scotland – Empowering People Affected by Crime

Who We Are

Victim Support Scotland (VSS) provides support and information to people affected by crime and campaigns for victim and witness rights. Regardless of whether a crime has been reported, or when it happened, our services are free, confidential, and tailored to individuals’ needs.

Our vision is that people affected by crime – victims, witnesses, and their families – are treated with dignity and respect and are at the heart of the justice in Scotland. We put victims and witnesses at the heart of everything we do so they are heard, have improved health and well-being, feel safer, more secure, and informed and that we are an effective organisation, that makes a lasting difference. Our mission at Victim Support Scotland is to ensure that those affected by crime receive high quality support that will help them recover from their experiences. We aim to do this by adhering to our own organisational values: Organisational Values

• Victims Are at the Heart of Everything We Do
• We Care
• We Work with Intent
• We Are Ambitious
• We Persevere

Everything we do is driven by our dedication to supporting and empowering victims and witnesses, so they have improved health and well-being, feel safer, more secure, and informed. We are an effective organisation that makes a lasting difference to the people we support, and these values are reflected in the behaviours expected of all staff and volunteers.

VSS is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all of our service users and has a thorough and rigorous recruitment and selection process including PVG scheme checks in place to ensure this commitment is met.

What is the role?

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Support Coordinator working 26 hours per week. Working week will be between the following days and hours:

• Monday - Friday between 8am - 8pm & Saturdays 10am - 4pm

Salary band: £27,598 - £36,445 (pro-rata). Salary on appointment will normally be at the lower salary point, with progression subject to review - in line with VSS progression arrangements. A higher salary placing will only be considered in exceptional circumstances subject to experience demonstrated.

Primary location: Broadside, 2 Powderhall Road, Edinburgh, EH7 4GB, with travel to Jedburgh. You will also be expected to cover throughout Edinburgh, Lothian and Borders.

You will be reporting directly to a Locality Manager, and you will be responsible for ensuring, within your Service(s), that VSS’s local service development and delivery plan is being implemented within your geographical area(s). Service delivery is provided by a team of skilled and knowledgeable volunteers and you will be responsible for planning their deployment to ensure that the service delivered meets the desired outcomes of victims and witnesses of crime and our service users. You will also be responsible for all aspects of volunteer engagement with VSS at your services, including recruitment, induction, learning and development, ongoing performance management and support. Contributing to business planning and co-ordination ensuring that continuous learning takes place to monitor that the outcomes of service users are being met is also part of the role.

You will bring experience from a similar role and a commitment to your own professional development. As a confident and supportive leader, you will know how to motivate others, build trust, and drive performance. You’re comfortable working with data gathering, analysing, and presenting insights that help shape decisions. Some court experience would be advantageous. You believe in fairness and inclusion with the confidence to challenge discrimination, bias, or stereotyping when you see it. Alongside this, you have a solid understanding of the voluntary and charity sector, and willingness to be flexible in working hours and able to travel as required.

If you are looking for a role with a purpose, where you can really make a difference, we want to hear from you!

Further details of this role are available in the job description & the candidate pack Support Coordinator

Please note - This post will be subject to a satisfactory PVG/Disclosure check.

What we offer

Holiday

When you work for Victim Support Scotland, your wellbeing is important to us. We offer an enhanced annual leave package of 39 days (pro-rata) holiday. 42 days (pro-rata) from Grade 6 and above.

Pension

Save for the further and join the Standard Life Pension. Your future self will thank you. Our generous employer contribution will help you plan for the future.

Support

Sometimes we all need support and a listening ear. Our free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme can support your mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing. We also offer enhanced maternity and paternity pay and access to a credit union.

Discounts

You will have access to our free health cash plan which includes cover for you and your family across a range of benefits, which include, dental cover, access to a virtual GP, counselling, legal support and discounts on gym memberships, cinema tickets, retail and much more.

Flexibility and development

We are proud of our flexible and inclusive work policies, which help you balance work and life. Supporting employee development is important to us, we offer comprehensive learning and development opportunities.

Join our team in the Edinburgh region as Education Advisor. The postholder will provide frontline education advisory support to kinship, adoptive and foster families, as well as professionals, regarding education services for care experienced children.

They will lead the development and delivery of education training across Scotland, contributing to organisational lobbying and campaigning on education issues.

The role also includes coordinating education-focused support groups for families and young people, and working collaboratively with youth services to ensure that the voices of young people inform service design, resources, and delivery - particularly in relation to education and employability.