Do you want to make a difference to the lives of young female survivors of sexual abuse? Could you help them develop the skills needed to cope with what has happened to them and build an independent life and positive future?

Are you passionate about the eradication of Men’s Violence against Women and Girls and women's homelessness from a feminist perspective?

As SAY Women’s Community Connector, you will be able to make a difference to the lives of the young women in our service.

The Community Connector will work directly with young women on both a one-to-one basis and within group settings to build connection, confidence, and community engagement. You will have an in-depth understanding of sexual violence and its links to homelessness, and use this knowledge to provide trauma-informed support. In this role, you will help young women strengthen their social networks and explore opportunities for connection within the wider community, including employment, volunteering, training, community programs and social activities. Through this, you will help tackle isolation and loneliness, prevent repeat homelessness, and empower young women to move forward from SAY Women services. The support you provide will be person-centred, inclusive, and rooted in an understanding of the unique challenges faced by young women affected by sexual violence and housing insecurity.

When you join SAY Women, you join a community providing a warm and welcoming environment for all of our staff and young women. Our values run through every aspect of our attitude, approach and service provision, empowering our young women and staff with Courage, Compassion and Connection.

In return for your passion and dedication, we provide great opportunities for your personal training and development as well as a generous pension package and annual leave allowance.

Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of the duties of the post and more information.

Benefits

• Training and personal development opportunities
• Comprehensive staff support, including wellbeing sessions, external supervision sessions and Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous pension scheme, commencing after probation period
• 28 days annual leave plus 13 days Public Holidays pro rata

The post is open to women only (exempt under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010) and is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Check.

SAY Women strives to be an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from individuals who are disadvantaged and under-represented in the labour market.

Dundee Women’s Aid (DWA) have an exciting opportunity to join our Dundee Assist team. Full induction training will be provided.

Dundee Assist is focused on reducing risk and improving the safety and wellbeing of victims of domestic abuse in Dundee, which aims to ensure that all victims; women, children, and men, are safe, informed and supported throughout their involvement with the criminal justice system. Applicants should have a knowledge of domestic abuse and be committed to working with those who experience it, be enthusiastic, motivated, have excellent communication skills and be able to work collaboratively in a multi-agency environment, evidencing a respectful and inclusive approach. You will be creative, innovative, adaptable, dynamic and able to deliver an empathic and robust service. The use of a non-judgemental approach is essential, and you should be able to evidence professional curiosity.

Women only need apply under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010. The successful candidate will be required to join the PVG scheme. Dundee Women’s Aid positively welcomes applications from women within all sections of the community.

Please note – this post requires Non-Police Personnel Vetting Level 1as well as a PVG Scheme Record Check

If you require further information on this please contact:

Lynn MacDonald, Head of Operations: lmacdonald@dundeeassist.co.uk

Inspiring Scotland is seeking passionate and proactive Participation and Engagement Lead to join our Intandem team. This role is pivotal in shaping Intandem’s work over the next five years, driving meaningful improvements in support for young people growing up in kinship care and their kinship carers.

As a key member of the Intandem team, you will design and deliver engaging participation activities, build strong relationships with families and partner charities, and champion the insights of lived experience at local and national levels. Bringing creativity, empathy and strong project leadership, you will help build a more equitable support system for kinship families while managing and developing our participation programme over the coming years.

About Intandem

Intandem is a mentoring programme for children and young people experiencing the care system, or at risk of care. The majority of children and young people supported are living at home, or with family and friends in kinship care. Established in 2016, Intandem is managed by Inspiring Scotland and delivered by 12 partner charities across 20 local authorities in Scotland.

Thanks to funding from the National Lottery Community Fund, we are embarking on a five-year growth plan to ensure every young person growing up in kinship care can access a mentor, no matter where they live in Scotland.

Learn more about Intandem.

Midlothian Community Action (MCA) is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic intern to provide short term support to our project workers. This role is ideal for someone interested in communications, community development, or the third sector. You will help deliver project communications, promote volunteering across Midlothian, and support a range of administrative tasks that keep our organisation running smoothly.

As an intern, you will also have access to free training and job coaching opportunities to support your development.

About Us

Midlothian Community Action (MCA) is the Third Sector Interface (TSI) for Midlothian. We provide support, guidance, and representation for charities, community groups, social enterprises, and volunteers. As the TSI, we act as the central point of contact between the third sector and the Scottish Government, and we work to strengthen and champion local voluntary action.

There is a TSI in every Scottish local authority area. While core funding comes from the Scottish Government, we work with a wide range of partners and funders to support the vibrant third sector in Midlothian.

Key Responsibilities

Project & Communications Support

• Assist in promoting MCA’s internal projects through targeted communications.
• Support the promotion of events, forums, training sessions, and sector-wide initiatives.
• Research and produce case studies demonstrating the impact of volunteering.
• Create content for social media and contribute to marketing campaigns.
• Amplify the voice and representation of the third sector in Midlothian.
• Deliver occasional presentations or talks to encourage volunteering.
• Work collaboratively with third sector staff and volunteers, including attending forums, summits, and supporting with presentations and minute taking.
• Attend team meetings and develop a strong understanding of the wider role of the TSI.

Administrative Support

• Provide general office support, including reception and phone cover when required.
• Input data into the volunteering database.
• Carry out additional tasks as directed by the Line Manager.

We are seeking a person with extensive knowledge and understanding of Anti-Racism and Intersectional EDI to support and co-lead the further development of the Scottish Environmental EDI Network (SEEN), which is a wide membership of environmental sector organisations that are committed to developing improved anti-racism and intersectional equality policies and good practices within their organisations. You will therefore also need experience in developing anti-racism and intersectional good practice tools such as race / equality policy templates and good practice guidance materials for shared learning. Your knowledge of anti-racism and intersectional equalities should also extend to experience in delivering race / equalities training and providing consultancy support to organisations.

Peer and exchange learning will also be a key development within the SEEN and so experience in organising learning events and activities will be a key attribute for this post.

There will be many SEEN members and clients of CEMVO’s Race Equality Environmental Programme (REEP) that will seek to engage with ethnic minority groups / communities as part of their approach to developing anti-racist policies and practices, and so you will need experience in undertaking outreach work with EM groups / communities so as to organise and facilitate engagement with mainstream environmental organisations.

If you have a strong passion for anti-racism, intersectional equalities and the environment then this post will an ideal opportunity to help influence and progress race and intersectional equalities within the environmental sector.

About Us

The Gate Charity exists to relieve poverty and hardship across Clackmannanshire, promote environmental sustainability, and build resilient, inclusive communities. Every day, we support individuals and families facing poverty, food insecurity, and social isolation, providing both immediate relief and long-term solutions that benefit people.

Our work is delivered through a wide range of initiatives, including foodbanks, community larders, mobile hot food van, soup pot, café Xtra, charity shop, community café and a school uniform club.

At the heart of everything we do are our over 90 dedicated volunteers, who are essential to delivering our services and creating a thriving community hub. We are deeply committed to supporting our volunteers to develop skills, confidence, and leadership, while making a tangible, lasting difference in the lives of local people.

Role Purpose

The Volunteer & Learning Coordinator will lead and develop our volunteer programme, ensuring volunteers have a meaningful, skills-enhancing experience. This role combines volunteer coordination, learning, and engagement with a proactive community presence to attract and support volunteers from many backgrounds.

Key Responsibilities

Volunteer Engagement & Coordination

• Actively seek and recruit volunteers by being present in the community, workplaces, and other networks relevant to our mission
• Recruit, onboard, and support volunteers across programmes in an approachable and empathetic manner
• Match volunteers to roles that align with their interests, skills, life experiences and development goals
• Build an inclusive, motivated volunteer group

Learning & Skills Development

• Design and deliver onboarding and ongoing training
• Create volunteer learning pathways
• Support volunteers to develop transferable skills, such as organisational skills, leadership, life skills, communication and employability
• Implement mentoring, peer learning, and reflective practice

Progression & Leadership

• Identify and nurture volunteers
• Support volunteers pursuing further training, paid roles, or governance opportunities
• Collaborate with project leads to embed volunteer engagement and satisfaction into service delivery

Quality & Impact

• Gather feedback and monitor learning outcomes, volunteer satisfaction, and retention
• Analyse engagement data to improve volunteer experiences and programme impact continuously

Collaboration & Culture

• Work closely with staff and community partners to integrate volunteers as valued contributors
• Champion a culture of learning, growth, shared ownership, friendship and inclusivity
• Represent the charity externally to attract volunteers and raise the profile of volunteer opportunities
• Demonstrate empathy and approachability in all volunteer and community interactions

Person Specification

Essential

• Experience in coordinating or supporting volunteers or community programmes, with a people-centred, empathetic approach
• Experience in designing or delivering learning, training, or facilitation
• Strong interpersonal skills: coaching, motivating, and empowering others
• Ability to balance administrative coordination with development
• Commitment to the charity’s mission and values

Desirable

• Background in community development, education, or L&D
• Experienced in measuring volunteer engagement and learning outcomes
• Experienced in working for a charity or values-driven organisation

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Positions Available:

• Domestic Abuse Specialist – Women’s Service
• Domestic Abuse Specialist – Children and Young People’s Service

About Us

Caithness & Sutherland Women’s Aid (CASWA) is seeking two dedicated and compassionate professionals to join our team. These roles offer a unique opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of women, children, and young people affected by domestic abuse. At CASWA, we value individuals who use their skills, initiative, and creativity to make a meaningful impact on the people we support, helping them to feel safe, empowered, and heard.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver one-to-one and group support that is person-centred and led by the needs of women, children and young people.
• Collaborate with families, colleagues, and partner agencies to achieve the best outcomes.
• Contribute to awareness-raising initiatives that strengthen understanding of domestic abuse and its impact.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong communication skills, self-motivation, and adaptability.
• Experience supporting individuals in a similar environment.
• SVQ qualification in Health and Social Care (or willingness to work towards this).
• An understanding\ of domestic abuse and its effects on women, children, and young people.
• A proactive, team-focused approach to service development.

Additional Requirements

• Full driving licence and access to transport.
• PVG Enhanced Disclosure check.
• Ability to provide support across Caithness and Sutherland.

Why Join CASWA?

At CASWA, you’ll be part of a supportive, values-driven organisation committed to empowering women, children, and young people. We offer:

• Generous holiday entitlement, company pension scheme, flexible working arrangements and employee assist programme.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• The chance to contribute to meaningful change in our communities.

Important Information

• This post is funded and subject to ongoing evaluation.
• Open to women only under the Equality Act 2010 (Work Occupational Requirement Exception, Schedule 9, Paragraph 1).

About Intercultural Youth Scotland (IYS)

Intercultural Youth Scotland (IYS) is a national youth charity empowering and supporting Black and People of Colour (BPoC) children and young people across Scotland.

As a leading voice for equity, inclusion and social change, our work is rooted in community, shaped by youth voice, and driven by a commitment to challenge inequality and build a more just and inclusive Scotland. We create safe, supportive and inspiring spaces where young people can connect, collaborate and lead positive change.

Young people’s experiences, ideas and leadership are central to everything we do. Our programmes provide holistic, youth-led support that enables young people to thrive, feel heard and realise their potential.

About the Education Programme

The IYS Education Programme delivers anti-racist education through workshops and curriculum-linked sessions in schools and other learning environments. The programme challenges systemic inequalities within education, while supporting schools, staff and young people to embed inclusive, anti-racist practice and leadership.

The Role

We are looking for an Education Programme Officer to support the delivery and development of our Education Programme.

You will work directly with BPoC young people, schools and partners to deliver high-quality anti-racist education, support inclusive practice, and contribute to meaningful, measurable impact. Working closely with the Education Programme Coordinator and colleagues across IYS, you will help ensure young people receive joined-up, empowering and responsive support.

Within this role you will:

• Deliver high-quality anti-racist education sessions in schools and other learning environments
• Work directly with Black and People of Colour (BPoC) young people, providing facilitation, mentoring and advocacy
• Support schools and educators to embed inclusive, anti-racist practice through training, guidance and constructive challenge
• Co-develop and refresh education resources in collaboration with the Education Programme Coordinator
• Build and maintain strong relationships with schools, partners and community stakeholders
• Contribute to monitoring, evaluation and reporting to demonstrate impact and support continuous improvement
• Work collaboratively across IYS programmes to ensure young people receive joined-up, holistic support
• Uphold safeguarding, wellbeing and child protection standards at all times

About You

We’d love to hear from you if you can demonstrate:

• A degree-level qualification (SCQF Level 9) or equivalent relevant experience
• Experience delivering youth work, education or community-based programmes working directly with children and young people
• Strong facilitation and communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire young people
• A clear understanding of anti-racism, equality and social justice, particularly within education settings
• Experience working with Black and People of Colour (BPoC) young people and/or a strong understanding of the barriers they face
• Ability to build positive, trusting relationships with schools, partners and other stakeholders
• Knowledge of the current Scottish education context
• Experience gathering feedback and contributing to monitoring, evaluation or reporting on programme impact
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to plan, prioritise and manage events and activities effectively
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team

Desirable criteria

• Experience delivering anti-racist or equity-focused education in schools or community settings
• Experience working in or with schools in a pastoral, support or co-production capacity
• Experience within a charity, youth or third-sector organisation

Further detail on responsibilities, skills and experience is available in the full job description.

Working with Children and Young People

Employment is conditional upon a successful PVG and safeguarding check.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and experiences.

We are proud of our diverse and passionate team, and we warmly welcome applications from all backgrounds who share our values and our commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of young people.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to make a real difference to young people’s lives
• 7 weeks’ paid leave per year (inclusive of public holidays)
• Employee Assistance provision
• Flexible, hybrid working model

We’re looking for a highly organised, strategic thinker with an eye and appetite for improvement to help us deliver our mission to support participation and improvement in higher education through grant funding and research.

We’ve recently completed a major strategic review and will soon publish a new Strategic Plan that sets out an ambitious direction for the years ahead. To bring that plan to life we are looking for a Head of Grants and Operations who will work with our CEO to build the systems, culture and organisational confidence we need to deliver.

As one of six staff – and the Chief Executive’s closest operational partner – you’ll play a central role in designing how the organisation works day to day and how it grows over time. You’ll lead on governance, risk, HR, finance oversight, and operational systems including overseeing the administration of our grants schemes.

If you have senior operational leadership experience, ideally from a mission-driven organisation or charity, the ability to lead organisational change with empathy and clarity and you share our passion for improving equity and success in higher education, then we’d love to hear from you.

Main Purpose of Job

Winning Leishman are seeking an experienced Fundraiser to join our team. This post will involve research into grant makers, developing funding proposals and following up with reports and communications to maximise long-term income generation on behalf of Winning Leishman’s clients.

Position in Organisation

Report to the Winning Leishman Directors.

Responsibilities

• Support the identification of trust and foundation funding opportunities through research

• Create tailored applications to a wide range of funders

• Create reports and other communications to funders

• Maintain a schedule of applications and reports

Person Specification

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in preparing funding applications to trusts and foundations (essential)

• Experience of working in the charity sector (essential)

• Reliable and well organised with good time management skills and ability to meet deadlines

• Excellent IT skills, Excel and MS Office, with a working knowledge of database systems

• Strong written skills

• A creative and lateral thinker

• Professional, courteous, respectful and confident

• Proactive and self -motivated with a positive and enthusiastic approach to teamwork

Qualifications

• Degree (in any subject), studying towards a degree or equivalent (desirable)