Blindwells lies just off the A1 near to Tranent.

The developer Hargreaves has been working on site with East Lothian Council since 2017 and around 500 houses have been completed, both social & private housing. There is however outline planning permission for many more houses over the next twenty years.

The High Street is scheduled for construction and there will be two other schools. It is intended that the Church be a key community partner and part of the long term infrastructure.

Background to this post

The local churches have, led by the local Church of Scotland churches, been engaged in welcoming new residents to Blindwells for the past three years.

The opening of the first Primary school marks an important moment in the life of this fledgling new community. With space for community development now is the time to move from providing occasional gatherings to a more day to day working on the ground with residents.

The vision is for the establishment of a new Christian community that emerges from the local context. It is intended that this community will be ecumenical and will be at the heart of the Blindwells community.

Although initiated and led by the Church of Scotland applications are encouraged widely and an ecumenical advisory group has been formed.

Purpose of Post:

To lead the planning and implementation of Lothian & Borders Presbytery’s vision to develop Christian witness and ministry in the new settlement of Blindwells.

Main Duties :

• Developing the existing work by the local churches and to develop & initiate plans for establishing a new Christian community
• Reaching out and engage with children & families in Blindwells to start new community groups
• Building relationships with and engagement in local schools.
• Recruiting & building voluntary teams to be part of this work
• Overseeing all safeguarding & to lead training of this work
• Liasing with other local bodies, site developers, construction workers
• Work closely with the Blindwells Beacon Leadership team & the Local advisory group
• To communicate to Presbytery regularly and to share good practice with regard to mission with partner churches
• To undertake any other duties as reasonably required by the Line Manager

In our temporary supported accommodations, the core purpose of this job is to support people who are experiencing homelessness, to build the skills and support networks they need to prepare them for independent living when they move into their own tenancy.

In our supported settled accommodations, the core purpose is to support people who have experienced homelessness and have complex needs, to give them a secure home for life in a supported environment.

The Night Concierge will work with the people we support to provide positive, and emotional support that promotes choice and encourages personal responsibility.

To maintain a clean environment for all.

Birken Tree House and Upper Gilmour place is a long term supported accommodation for women. Each tenant has their own self-contained living space with an en-suite bathroom, while shared kitchen, lounge, and outdoor areas offer opportunities for social connection and skill-building. With 24/7 on-site support, our team helps tenants develop confidence and independence through activities like cooking, arts, and crafts in a safe and welcoming environment. Support is tailored to each tenant’s needs, whether that’s connecting with healthcare providers, mental health or addiction support, scheduling appointments, learning essential life skills, or simply having someone to share a coffee or a walk with. From exploring new hobbies to building lasting stability and security, our team is always there to provide support.

In our temporary supported accommodations, the core purpose of this job is to support people who are experiencing homelessness, to build the skills and support networks they need to prepare them for independent living when they move into their own tenancy.

In our supported settled accommodations, the core purpose is to support people who have experienced homelessness and have complex needs, to give them a secure home for life in a supported environment.

The Night Concierge will work with the people we support to provide positive, and emotional support that promotes choice and encourages personal responsibility.

To maintain a clean environment for all.

Stramullion provides a safe and supportive home for ten women, as they rebuild their lives after experiencing homelessness and the impacts of this on their health. Two residents share an apartment, with shared kitchen and lounge. The service has an outdoor space which can offer a sense of community. The name Stramullion – Scots for ‘strong woman’ – reflects our commitment to helping residents regain stability and confidence. Our team fosters this strength by creating a safe, welcoming space and offering opportunities for creative expression through cooking and activities, experiences our residents may never have had the opportunity to enjoy before.

Help shape bereavement support across Scotland

Every day, Cruse Scotland supports people all across Scotland who are grieving the death of someone important to them. Through the compassion and commitment of our highly trained volunteers and staff, we provide bereavement support that helps people navigate one of the most difficult times in their lives.

We're looking for an experienced, compassionate and confident leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as our Head of Client Services.

This is a unique opportunity to lead our national bereavement services, ensuring they remain safe, effective, accessible and responsive while helping shape how we continue to develop and improve support for people across Scotland.

"The support group more than exceeded my expectations. I felt heard, felt safe, felt understood and felt less alone." – Cruse Scotland client May 2026

About the role

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, you'll provide strategic and operational leadership for Cruse Scotland's client services. You'll lead a team of Area Managers, our Helpline Development Manager and Client Services Co-ordinator, to ensure our core services and projects are delivered consistently and continue to meet the changing needs of the people who rely on us.

This is a busy and varied leadership role. Alongside supporting and developing your managers, you'll oversee service quality, safeguarding, clinical governance, service performance and continuous improvement. You'll contribute to organisational strategy, work closely with the Board and senior colleagues, and use data, feedback and lived experience to help shape future services.

About you

We're looking for someone who combines strategic thinking with practical operational leadership.

You will have experience of leading services, developing managers and driving continuous improvement within psychologically informed, counselling, therapeutic, health, social care or similar environments. You'll be comfortable leading through complexity, making sound decisions, managing safeguarding responsibilities and using data and insight to improve services.

“Cruse Scotland got me to the place in my life I need to be and not blaming myself about my mum’s death”

- Cruse Scotland client March 2026

Most importantly, you'll be someone who leads with compassion, integrity and confidence, building positive relationships and creating an environment where staff and volunteers can thrive.

Why join Cruse Scotland?

This is a role where you'll make a genuine difference - not only to the people who access our services, but to the volunteers and staff who make those services possible.

Our volunteers are at the heart of everything we do. Their commitment, compassion and generosity are truly inspiring, and you'll have the privilege of supporting services that enable them to make such a positive impact across Scotland.

“Volunteering with Cruse Scotland has given me a real sense of connection—both with the clients I support and with my fellow volunteer counsellors, who are incredibly supportive. It’s also strengthened my connection to my local community by allowing me to support people during one of the most difficult times in their lives. Seeing clients feel heard, understood and accepted as they process their grief is incredibly meaningful” – Cruse Scotland volunteer June 2026

You'll also become part of a small but mighty staff team of 18. Although we're based across Scotland with many working remotely much of the time, we make a real effort to stay connected. We meet online every fortnight to share ideas, support one another and celebrate successes, and we come together in person at set times across the year because we know that strong relationships help us do our best work.

“It's been an absolute pleasure working with such a genuinely lovely and dedicated group of people, I'll really miss working with everyone” – employee quote July 2026

If you're looking for a leadership role where you'll have the opportunity to shape services, inspire others and improve the experience of bereaved people across Scotland, we'd love to hear from you.

Fife Women’s Aid are looking for a Housing Management Worker to join our team looking after refuge accommodation across Fife and ensuring it is presented to a high standard.

Candidates should be willing to work as part of a team and be flexible in their approach.

Please join us for an online session to find out more about FWA housing management services.

This will be at 6.30pm on Thursday 13th August 2026.

Please confirm your attendance to info@fifewomensaid.org.uk and we will send you details of the zoom meeting. We hope to see you there.

Fife Women’s Aid is a feminist organisation and strives to be a supportive and empowering employer offering competitive terms and conditions.

Membership of Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme is a requirement for this post.

If you would like further information about the post, please contact Sheila Chappell, Business Manager on 07714 609389.

The ALLIANCE is excited to be recruiting for a Community Voice and Engagement Co-ordinator.

Are you able to lead, drive and manage the development and delivery of a community engagement plan to inform Scotland’s approaches to infection prevention and control (IPC) and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) ensuring people with lived experience are meaningfully and effectively involved.

The ALLIANCE is recruiting for a Programme Manager to develop and deliver the engagement strategy for this important piece of work.

If you’re a self-starter with an understanding of the third sector and an interest in this important area of policy, then please apply.

As an ALLIANCE employee you will benefit from:

• 210 hours annual leave pro rata (equivalent of 30 days)
• 91 hours public holiday that can be taken flexibly pro rata (equivalent of 13 days)
• 24.5 hours additional leave between Christmas Eve and New Year pro rata (equivalent of 3.5 days)
• Contributory pension scheme 6%
• Annual incremental increase in salary (until top of grade)
• Flexible working (formal and informal)
• Hybrid working – opportunity to work from home for part of the week
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption pay
• Enhanced sick pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Learning and development opportunities
• Time off in lieu
• Cycle Scheme
• Bike storage
• Carer Positive Employer
• Disability Confident Employer
• Up to 35 hours (pro rata) paid carers leave per annum
• Up to 35 hours (pro rata) paid special leave per annum
• Up to 70 hours (pro rata) paid compassionate leave per annum
• Paid day off to move house
• Employee forum

The ALLIANCE is a healthy working lives employer and encourages a healthy work life balance and is happy to talk flexible working.

The ALLIANCE recognises that in real life, great people don’t always ‘tick all the boxes’. Even if you don’t meet every point on the job description, if this role and our organisation feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you.

PVG Scheme membership is required for this post.

About the Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland

The Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland (the ALLIANCE) is an independent Scottish Charity funded by a grant from the Scottish Government. Our vision is for a Scotland where people of all ages who are disabled or living with long term conditions, and unpaid carers, have a strong voice and enjoy their right to live well, as equal and active citizens, free from discrimination, with support and services that put them at the centre.

The ALLIANCE has three core aims; we seek to:

• Ensure people are at the centre, that their voices, expertise, and rights drive policy and sit at the heart of design, delivery and improvement of support and services.
• Support transformational change, towards approaches that work with individual and community assets, helping people to stay well, supporting human rights, self-management, co-production, and independent living.
• Champion and support the third sector as a vital strategic and delivery partner and foster better cross-sector understanding and partnership.

For details on how your applications will be dealt with in line with GDPR please see our privacy notice.

Four Square is looking for a Weekday Practitioner to join our Keymoves service - a trauma informed service supporting women aged 16+ who have experienced domestic and gender-based violence, including honour based violence and forced marriage.

We're looking for compassionate, resilient individuals with experience supporting people affected by domestic abuse. You'll have excellent communication skills and the ability to adapt your approach to meet each woman's individual needs through person-centred support. We welcome applications from women with lived experience.

This is an opportunity to be part of a dedicated team that helps women rebuild their lives in a safe, supportive environment.

The working pattern is Monday to Friday on a rolling rota, with shifts from (7.30am-3.30pm, 10am-6pm, 2pm-10pm).

We’re excited to be recruiting a Policy & Advocacy Manager to help shape and deliver WWF Scotland’s policy and advocacy work, influencing decisions that support a future where people and nature can thrive together.

Reporting directly to the Head of Policy & Advocacy (Scotland), you’ll lead on defined areas of environmental policy while contributing flexibly across a wider range of priorities, projects and campaigns.

You’ll help lead work to build political and public understanding of WWF Scotland’s priorities, develop evidence-based policy solutions and strengthen support for change across government, parliament, the third sector, business and wider society.

This is a varied and influential role combining policy development, research, advocacy, stakeholder engagement and project leadership. You’ll monitor and analyse relevant Scottish Government policy and legislation, identify policy solutions, develop clear and persuasive briefings and advocate WWF’s positions with Scottish Ministers, MSPs, civil servants, parliamentary committees and other senior stakeholders.

Working closely with communications and public affairs colleagues, you’ll also help turn complex policy and research into compelling stories, messages and public-facing content. You will represent WWF Scotland in the media and at external events, helping to protect and strengthen our reputation as an authoritative and trusted voice.

You’ll build strong partnerships with coalitions and organisations across Scotland, while working closely with WWF-UK colleagues to ensure devolved perspectives are reflected across wider policy, programme and advocacy work.

You’ll also lead or support the development and delivery of policy projects and programmes, including identifying funding opportunities, securing support and coordinating work across internal and external teams.

We’re looking for someone who combines strategic thinking with a strong grasp of policy detail. You’ll be a confident communicator and relationship builder, comfortable working in complex and fast-moving environments and motivated by the opportunity to influence change for nature and climate.

Skills and experience

You’ll bring the skills and experience needed to succeed in this role, including:

Essential

• Significant demonstrable experience of developing and influencing policy through government, parliament or public affairs activity
• Strong understanding of the Scottish political and policy environment, including the role of the Scottish Government and Scottish Parliament
• Strong policy analysis skills, with the ability to use research and evidence to develop credible and practical policy solutions
• Experience writing clear, persuasive briefings, consultation responses or policy recommendations for different audiences
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex issues clearly, accurately and persuasively
• Strong stakeholder engagement, relationship-building and influencing skills, with the confidence to work with senior decision-makers across government, politics, the third sector and civil society
• Track record of delivering or commissioning research and managing associated budgets or suppliers
• Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, deadlines and workstreams
• Experience identifying funding opportunities and contributing to successful proposals for policy, programme or project work
• Experience considering diversity, equity and inclusion when developing policy, programmes or solutions

Desirable

• Experience influencing policy specifically within the Scottish Government or Scottish Parliament
• Experience leading meetings with Ministers, MSPs, special advisers, senior civil servants or parliamentary committees
• Experience acting as a spokesperson in broadcast, print or digital media
• Experience developing public-facing communications, campaigns or stories from policy and research
• Experience working through coalitions, alliances or formal partnerships
• Experience leading projects, programmes or cross-functional teams including in a matrix structure

What we offer

We believe in rewarding our team with more than just a salary. Here’s what you can expect:

• Annual leave starting at 26 days a year, rising one day each year to 31 days plus bank holidays
• Flexible working options, to support your work life balance
• 7.5% employer contribution to pension, rising to 10% with employee contribution
• Learning and development opportunities to help you grow
• Regular wellbeing initiatives to support your health and happiness.

This is a UK based contract, and you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer sponsorship and any offer of employment will be subject to evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.

This role is hybrid with a minimum 40% of your contracted hours spent at our WWF Scotland office, on Princes Street in Edinburgh

About WWF-UK

We’re a global conservation charity with millions of supporters and hundreds of projects around the world.

At WWF-UK, we’re bringing our world back to life. Protecting what’s left isn’t enough. We’re racing to restore nature and prevent catastrophic climate change. And it’s a race we can win with everyone’s help.

We’re courageous, passionate, and driven by science. For more than 60 years we’ve been at the forefront of global efforts to protect wildlife and the natural world. We work with integrity, collaboration and deep respect for those we partner with.

How to apply

Click the link to apply via our website. You’ll be asked to complete an application form and upload your CV and a supporting statement that tells us why you’ll be a great addition to WWF-UK.

Our Diversity Promise to You

At the heart of our mission is a simple truth: the planet needs everyone. That means you - in all your uniqueness, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or how you choose to express yourself.

We don’t do stereotypes. We work together with purpose, driven by passion and enhanced by respect, courage, and integrity. We pull together from all walks of life to fight for a better future, and we want you to feel supported every step of the way.

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities.

So, if there’s anything we can do to make your application or interview experience more comfortable or accessible, just give our Talent Acquisition Team a shout at recruitment@wwf.org.uk.

Safeguarding Commitment

Just as we celebrate diversity in all its forms, we are equally dedicated to creating a safe environment for every person we work with or encounter.

Our commitment extends to children, adults at risk, and individuals experiencing any form of vulnerability, whether temporary or permanent.

We proudly stand behind CAPSEAH (Common Approach to Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Sexual Abuse and Sexual Harassment) and put this commitment into action through clear policies, thorough training, and recruitment checks tailored to each role, which may include external vetting.

If you ever have a concern, however big or small, know that there are confidential channels ready to support you at WWF-UK. We promise to respond promptly and with care, because protecting every individual is at the heart of everything we do.

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

Are you passionate about supporting recovery from domestic abuse? Fife Women’s Aid are looking for a full-time Team Manager to join our supportive management team.

The successful applicant will have at least SVQ Level IV or equivalent level of qualification in management or other relevant subject, or equivalent experience and willingness to work towards a qualification.

You will be able to demonstrate a high degree of motivation, the ability to support and lead staff, a knowledge base of trauma-informed practice and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

An ability to cover on-call is an advantage (additional payments are made for this role).

Please join us for an online session to find out more about Fife Women’s Aid services and the Team Manager role. This will be at 6.30pm on Monday 17th August 2026. Please confirm your attendance to info@fifewomensaid.org.uk and we will send you details of the zoom meeting. We hope to see you there.

Fife Women’s Aid is a feminist organisation and strives to be a supportive and empowering employer offering competitive terms and conditions.

Membership of Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme is a requirement for this post.

If you would like further information about the post, please contact Kate McCormack, CEO at kate.mccormack@fifewomensaid.org.uk.