Have you recently graduated from a course like communications, marketing or journalism with an interest in applying your skills to third sector communications?

Playlist for Life - UK's leading music and dementia charity - is seeking a Digital Communications Intern to support audience growth via a range of digital communications channels to its network. The aim is to support and enhance our work to improve the lives of people living with dementia through the use of personal playlists.

Playlist for Life provides vital support to families living with dementia by using music in care and support to improve quality of life. The charity has a simple vision: for everyone with dementia to have a unique personal playlist and for everyone who loves or cares for them to know how to use it.

If you are on top of social media trends, have a flair to boost engagement and help grow our network then we want to hear from you.

The Digital Communications Intern will work alongside the Senior Communications Officer as well as the wider team to reach our network and beyond through our digital communications and social media.

This is an exciting time to join Venture Trust as we continue to develop, embed and grow our teams, and apply our developmental approach in communities, in greenspaces and across Scotland’s wilder places. ​

Venture Trust supports people facing challenging life circumstances to overcome barriers and realise their potential. We work alongside people who have been impacted by trauma, and together we build the programme they need to move forwards in their journey, utilising in communities, greenspaces and wild places across Scotland.

​About this role

We have an exciting opportunity for a new Outreach Worker to join our team join our team working across North, East and South Ayrshire, You will be the first person our participants meet, so knowledge of services within this area would be beneficial.

You’ll be a caring, dynamic and driven person, dedicated to levelling the playing field and equipping people with the tools they need to thrive. You’ll be comfortable and confident working autonomously alongside people with complex lives.

​Working across your area, you’ll provide bespoke and holistic 1:1 support for participants, spending time to get to know them, their strengths and where they want to go. You will prepare participants for wilderness journeys and support them to identify and work towards positive progression opportunities.

​We need you to work closely with referrers and partners to provide joined up support for participants, managing the differing needs of your case load, including working with young people and adults.

​Our Outreach Workers play an essential role at Venture Trust. Your skill at fostering positive, trusting relationships with people could be life changing.​

​As an Outreach Worker, you will:

• ​​Provide one-to-one support for participants, identifying and removing barriers to participation and supporting them towards their individual goals
• ​Maintain positive relationships with stakeholders, generating referrals for all programmes
• ​Promote Venture Trust within local communities
• ​Work closely with referral partners and any other stakeholders to provide joined up support for participants
• Work within a team structure with hybrid working arrangements
• (N.B. For workers who are keen to support wilderness journeys, there may be opportunities to do this, but it is not essential.)

​Working at Venture Trust

​We offer a range of generous benefits including:

• ​a generous annual leave entitlement (28 days annual leave plus public holidays and 3 Christmas holidays)
• ​an employee benefits package
• ​flexible and hybrid working
• ​a joint contributory pension scheme

This is an exciting time to join Venture Trust as we continue to develop, embed and grow our teams, and apply our developmental approach in communities, in greenspaces and across Scotland’s wilder places. ​

Venture Trust supports people facing challenging life circumstances to overcome barriers and realise their potential. We work alongside people who have been impacted by trauma, and together we build the programme they need to move forwards in their journey, utilising in communities, greenspaces and wild places across Scotland.

​About this role

We have an exciting opportunity for a new Finance and Administration Officer to join our team on a part-time basis (21 hours per week).

Reporting to the Director of Corporate Services, the Finance and Administration Officer will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day financial and administrative operations of the organisation, ensuring accurate processing of transactions, payroll administration, and general office and teams support helping to ensure the smooth and efficient running of our operations.

​As a Finance and Administration Officer, you will:

• ​​Manage the finance inbox, responding to queries and directing them to the right colleague where needed.
• ​Process card transactions and staff expenses, ensuring claims are accurate, within limits and supported by receipts.
• ​Post invoices, credit notes, bank transactions and other finance records accurately in Xero.
• ​Prepare payment runs for approval and support month-end tasks, including accruals, prepayments and reconciliations.
• Support the annual audit by preparing evidence, records and working papers.
• Assist with payroll administration, pension uploads, payroll journals and new employee finance inductions.

​Working at Venture Trust

​We offer a range of generous benefits including:

• ​a generous annual leave entitlement (28 days annual leave plus public holidays and 3 Christmas holidays)
• ​an employee benefits package
• ​flexible and hybrid working
• ​a joint contributory pension scheme

Are you excited by the thought of working for an organisation whose mission is to inspire changes in behaviour to improve our environment, the quality of people’s lives, their wellbeing, and the places that they care for? If you answered yes, please read on……

Who we are

Keep Scotland Beautiful is your charity inspiring action for our environment.

Our vision is for a clean, green, sustainable Scotland. We are a practical organisation working with communities, schools, businesses, local and national government, public bodies and individuals to help combat climate change, tackle litter and waste, restore nature and biodiversity and improve the places we care for.

We support the ambitions of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

We offer a fantastic benefits package in return for your talent. These include but are not limited to a generous pension scheme; hybrid working; development opportunities; a 35-hour work week (28 hours for 0.8FTE), along with an annual free volunteer day to take your skills or interests to support others. We operate a hybrid working policy, which allows a balance between home/remote working and coming to our office Hub in Stirling.

What the role is

This is a Part-Time (28 hrs/wk), Fixed Term post to 31 March 2029.

Reporting to the Our Heritage, Our Future Coordinator, the Our Heritage, Our Future Project Officer will support the project team in delivering a programme of place-based cultural heritage activity as part of the Our Heritage, Our Future: Community, Climate and Heritage Action project.

This project will provide a multi-faceted, community-based approach within communities and across heritage sites throughout Scotland, with the core aims of:

• taking action to conserve and enhance historic monuments,

• engaging with communities to bring heritage to life,

• raising awareness of the importance of conserving heritage, and the benefits heritage can provide for individuals,

• using heritage as a means to enhance a shared sense of place and purpose, and

• creating a lasting legacy of ownership and ongoing heritage conservation.

What you’ll need to have

We are looking for someone with a passion for Scotland’s historic environment and an understanding of the risks posed by the climate emergency.

You will have experience of working in a community setting, supporting learning and coordinating volunteer activity.

Ability to travel.

This post is funded by Historic Environment Scotland and The National Lottery Heritage Fund, with thanks to National Lottery players.

Create Paisley is a small, dynamic youth arts charity, based in Renfrewshire, using art and creativity to support young people’s mental health and wellbeing. We’re looking for a new, part-time Youth Worker to join our amazing team.

The Dewar Arts Awards is seeking a Charity Co-ordinator to help manage and develop its programme of support for talented young people in Scotland.

Are you an organised, energetic professional with a passion for supporting the next generation of creative talent in Scotland?

The Dewar Arts Awards is seeking to appoint a new Charity Co-ordinator to join our team. Reporting to the Chair, you will be the main point of contact for applicants and award holders across Scotland, helping them access funding for their artistic development. You will help support a programme that has provided funding to more than 1,300 young people since the Awards were established.

About the Role

This is a flexible and remote part-time position (averaging 17.5 hours per week). While day-to-day duties are carried out from home, you will need to attend four main Trustee meetings each year, alongside key stakeholder meetings, typically held in Edinburgh or Glasgow. Because our work is focused primarily in the Central Belt, this role is ideal for someone living within a two-hour travel radius of these cities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Applications and Nominations: Handle nominations received by email, prepare applications for Trustee meetings, circulate required financial and communication papers, notify applicants of decisions, and update partner organisations.
• Managing Awards: Setting up paper and electronic files for successful awardees, arranging payment of awards (primarily by BACS), keeping accurate records, and following up each year with successful awardees to secure annual/final reports.
• Trustee Meetings: Organising four Trustee meetings each year in Glasgow or Edinburgh, securing venues and catering, scheduling meetings, and creating agendas in consultation with the Chair of Trustees. The role also includes progressing matters arising, promptly producing and circulating minutes, preparing AGM documentation, and ensuring the Annual Report & Accounts are ready for approval at the August meeting.
• General Administration: Respond to enquiries, maintain award schedules, submit signed accounts to OSCR, liaise with advisers, manage tenders, maintain backups and statutory registers, purchase supplies, and ensure timely invoice payments, in adherence with GDPR.

Package & Terms

• Salary: £23,000 per annum (reviewed annually)
• Hours: Part-time, 17.5 hours per week (flexible hours, though workload varies across the year)
• Holidays: 15 days / 105 hours inclusive of bank holidays, taken flexibly
• Location: Remote (Scotland), with meetings in Glasgow/Edinburgh
• Prerequisites: Two references, a Disclosure Scotland check, and the right to work in the UK.

Organisation:

The Soul Shack is a grassroots creative health and wellbeing charity, based in Sighthill, Glasgow. We provide a wide range of creative health and wellbeing services, aimed at supporting those in recovery from addiction, mental health challenges, isolation, abuse and poverty.

We are in a very exciting transition process, and are about to take over management of larger premises in Sighthill. With that, we are recruiting an Operations & Funding Manager, who can support the operational and financial sustainability and growth of our charity.

The role:

• Supporting the operational management of the charity;
• Assisting with governance and compliance obligations;
• Managing administrative systems and organisational processes, including bookkeeping, payroll, audits, financial management etc;
• Identifying funding opportunities and supporting fundraising activity;
• Preparing grant applications, reports, and monitoring documentation;
• Maintaining relationships with funders, partners, and stakeholders;
• Assisting with budgeting, reporting, and financial administration;
• Supporting safeguarding, equality, and data protection responsibilities;
• Support with social media management.
• Support with bookings, let management and the ongoing PMGC process.
• Attend and support board meetings
• Ensure all relevant data is stored, reviewed, managed and distributed in line with company policy.
• Manage all aspects of pricing, policies and procedures for new premises.
• Support training design and delivery.
• Undertaking other duties reasonably consistent with the role.

About you:

• Able to hit the ground running, with charity and community fundraising, particularly in relation to grant funding.
• Able to multi-task and manage the operational components of a busy community service.
• Understanding of charity governance and facilities management.
• Excellent communication skills, and confident holding space for large groups.
• Excellent written skills.
• Competent with Microsoft Word, Excel, AI software, and various marketing platforms.
• Good understanding of financial management.
• Compassionate, energetic and reliable.

Contract:

21 hours per week (days/times negotiable)

£33,000 per annum (pro-rata = £19,800)

28 days annual leave (pro-rata), plus public holidays.

6% Employer Pension Contribution.

Office-based - Sighthill, Glasgow.

1 year fixed-term contract, with possibility of extension (funding dependent)

About Clydeside Initiative for Arts

Clydeside Initiative for Arts Ltd is the charity behind SWG3 — one of Glasgow’s most recognised and ambitious cultural destinations. For more than 20 years, the organisation has supported artists, creative communities, and cultural activity across the city, creating opportunities for people to connect, collaborate, and thrive through creativity.

Today, SWG3 is one of Scotland’s largest creative hubs, bringing together artists, musicians, designers, makers, creative businesses, communities, and audiences within a unique multi-purpose cultural space. Through affordable studios, exhibition and event spaces, public art projects, workshops, gardens, and community initiatives, the organisation supports creative development while helping shape and revitalise Glasgow’s cultural landscape.

SWG3 is also home to Yardworks Studio, Scotland’s first purpose-built graffiti and street art facility and an SQA-accredited education centre supporting young people to develop creative skills and pathways into the creative industries.

As the organisation enters its next phase, Clydeside Initiative for Arts Ltd continues to expand its impact across Glasgow and beyond, creating new opportunities for artists, young people, and communities through creativity and culture.

About the Role of Chair

As part of this next phase, Clydeside Initiative for Arts Ltd is seeking to appoint a new Chair to lead and support the Board of Trustees.

Working closely with the Executive Director and Board, the Chair will provide strategic leadership, support effective governance, and help ensure the organisation continues to grow sustainably while remaining connected to the communities and creative sectors it serves.

This is an opportunity to help shape the future direction of a distinctive and ambitious cultural charity during a significant period of growth and development. The Chair will foster an open, collaborative, and inclusive Board culture, supporting constructive discussion, strong decision-making, and effective governance.

The successful candidate will also act as a trusted sounding board to the Executive Director, providing support, encouragement, and constructive challenge, while helping strengthen partnerships and relationships across the cultural, public, private, and charitable sectors.

About You

We are particularly interested in speaking with individuals who bring previous Board or Chair experience, alongside the ability to provide strategic leadership within a growing and evolving organisation.

The successful candidate will bring sound judgement, strong relationship-building skills, and the confidence to support and challenge constructively. They will be comfortable operating within a collaborative environment and able to help guide organisational development during a period of change and increasing visibility.

While applications are welcomed from a range of professional backgrounds, experience within areas such as culture, regeneration, placemaking, the public sector, education, community development, property, partnerships, or organisational leadership would be valuable. Connections across Glasgow’s cultural, civic, or policy landscape would also be advantageous.

Most importantly, the organisation is looking for someone energised by creativity, collaboration, and social impact, and motivated by the opportunity to support the future of one of Glasgow’s most dynamic cultural organisations.

Options in Life is a Fife-based charity supporting young adults with autism, learning disabilities, and additional support needs. We deliver engaging social inclusion and skills development programmes that help individuals build confidence, independence, and meaningful relationships.

Role Summary

We are recruiting motivated and enthusiastic Support Workers to join our Recreation Programme, supporting young adults to take part in a wide range of community-based activities.

This is a dynamic and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You will actively take part in activities while providing person-centred support to help individuals engage, achieve and enjoy new experiences.

You will support our Recreation Programme groups, who take part in full-day outings and activities each week.

The focus of the programme is to:

• Build confidence and independence
• Encourage social interaction and friendships
• Support individuals to try new and exciting experiences

This role involves being active, engaged, and hands-on, supporting individuals in real-world environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Support service users to safely participate in a wide range of activities
• Encourage individuals to try new challenges and develop confidence
• Promote teamwork, inclusion, and peer support within the group
• Provide appropriate support tailored to individual needs
• Help create a safe, positive and enjoyable group environment
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, families, carers and other professionals
• Respond calmly and effectively to changing situations throughout the day

Activities May Include

• Outdoor and adventure activities such as:
  • Kayaking
  • Rock climbing
  • Cycling
  • Zip lining
• Social and recreational outings
  • Visits to zoos, farms and animal parks
  • Science centres and museums
• Group-based activities in community settings
  • Arts and crafts
  • Tenpin bowling
  • Minigolf/footgolf

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience supporting people with autism, learning disabilities, or communication needs
• Understands autistic spectrum conditions
• Is confident, enthusiastic, and proactive
• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Is patient, empathetic, and supportive
• Is reliable, non-judgemental, and respectful
• Can think on their feet and respond to unexpected situations
• Enjoys being active and working outdoors or in varied environments

Physical Requirements

Due to the nature of the role, you should be:

• Physically active and able to participate in outdoor/adventure activities
• Comfortable demonstrating activities where required to support learning and engagement

Additional Requirements

• This role is subject to an Enhanced PVG check
• A full driving licence is desirable
• Drivers may be asked to drive the organisation’s minibus (training will be provided)

Our Commitment

Options in Life is committed to:

• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults
• Providing an inclusive, respectful, and supportive environment
• Equality, diversity and inclusion in both employment and service delivery

Options in Life is a Fife-based charity supporting young adults with autism, learning disabilities, and additional support needs. We deliver a social inclusion and skills development programme through structured weekly activities, helping our service users build confidence, independence, and meaningful connections.

We are seeking a warm, motivated and reliable Support Worker to join our In-House Recreation Programme on a one-day-per-week basis.

The group meets weekly at our Cupar base (10:00am – 4:00pm). There may also be opportunities to work additional ad hoc hours, including evenings or other activity days.

This is a hands-on and rewarding role where you will actively participate in a wide range of activities while supporting young adults to engage, develop skills, and enjoy positive social experiences.

What You’ll Do

You will:

• Support and engage service users in a variety of structured activities, including:
  • Arts and crafts
  • IT sessions
  • Gardening
  • Cooking and baking
  • Light physical activities (e.g. yoga, Zumba, walking)
  • Group discussions and games
• Encourage individuals to try new activities and build confidence
• Promote teamwork, inclusion, and positive peer relationships
• Provide encouragement and appropriate support tailored to individual needs
• Help create a safe, fun and welcoming environment for all participants
• Communicate effectively with families, carers, and other professionals

At the heart of this role is helping individuals have fun, build friendships, and reach their potential.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, or communication needs
• Has a good understanding of autistic spectrum conditions
• Communicates clearly, respectfully and effectively
• Is patient, empathetic, and genuinely caring
• Is enthusiastic and able to take initiative
• Can respond calmly and confidently to unexpected situations
• Works well as part of a team while also showing leadership when needed
• Is reliable, non-judgemental, and committed to person-centred support

Additional Requirements

• This role is subject to an Enhanced PVG check

Our Commitment

Options in Life is committed to:

• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults
• Providing an inclusive, respectful, and supportive environment
• Equality, diversity and inclusion in both employment and service delivery