Enhance your knowledge, skills, experience, and future career by joining the Scottish Land Commission as our Research Officer.

We are seeking a researcher with strong qualitative and quantitative social science skills to lead on the delivery of research within our Programme of Work, by commissioning research externally, carrying out in-house research, delivering the Commission’s wider research strategy and supporting policy advice. The postholder will lead delivery for our influential annual Land Market Insights and Data Reports.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in research with real world impact in an area of high civic and political importance. The post is well suited to applicants looking for a secondment opportunity, and we would be happy to facilitate a secondment where practical.

What we offer:

• Civil Service Pension with over 28% employer contribution
• 25 days annual leave and 11.5 day public holidays per year
• A varied and impactful role
• Hybrid working with a friendly and supportive team
• Professional development opportunities
• Access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to a cycle to work and employee discount scheme
• Flexible working and flexi time arrangements for all staff
• Experience within our policy team, where you will gain insight to all areas of our policy work.

If you're passionate about exemplary research, informing evidence-based policymaking, and want to contribute to land reform in Scotland, we want to hear from you.

Govan HELP has exciting development plans for the future, and we are looking to recruit new Treasurer to our Board, strengthening governance to help lead the organisation through the next phase of our development.

About Govan HELP

Govan Home and Education Link Project (Govan HELP) is a local Family Support charity based in the heart of the community in the Govan area of Glasgow. Our services aim to support children and families from the local area to overcome problems, build resilience and confidence, and achieve overall improvements in the quality of family life.

We offer five different services at Govan HELP: Family Support, Play Therapy, Adult Counselling, Training and Volunteering, and The Govan Pantry, providing a range of practical and therapeutic supports to children and families from the Govan area of the city (G51). We have close links with schools, social work and health colleagues in the local area and work collaboratively with organisations to achieve stronger outcomes for children and families. In addition, we work with a wide range of third sector partner agencies to build a more holistic package of support for families, tailored to their individual needs.

We know that the kinds of issues our families face can be wide ranging and include things like physical and mental health conditions, drug and alcohol addiction, housing and debt issues, domestic abuse, and trauma. These issues are further compounded by the impacts of poverty and deprivation which is widespread in the communities of Greater Govan. Our services aim to alleviate many of the symptoms of poverty and deprivation, and we take a holistic approach to resolving the issues that families are struggling to cope with to ensure we can support families to achieve positive social, economic, and educational outcomes. Our services are often a lifeline for families who are facing complex and difficult circumstances and aim to respond to needs within the local community by developing local solutions that are aligned closely with needs.

More information on our services is available at govanhelp.org

Why become Treasurer at Govan HELP?

Trustees have an important role at Govan HELP. They share responsibility for governing us as a charity, setting our strategic aims and directing how we’re run on a day-to-day basis. Trustees’ activities also include vetting and administering funding applications and representing the organisation at events. The ultimate goal of Trustees is to ensure that everything we do maximises the benefit for our service users — that is, families in Govan.

As Treasurer, you will be the financial steward for Govan HELP, ensuring that our organisation’s financial resources are managed with integrity and transparency. Working closely with the Chief Executive Officer and the Chair, you will provide guidance all aspects of business management and finance matters, and help steer our organisation toward sustainable growth. This is both a leadership and support role that requires strategic thinking, diligence, and a strong commitment to community values.

We are a registered charity, so all Trustees must ensure we comply with current charity laws and guidelines as set out by the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You may find it helpful to look at OSCR’s guidance for charity trustees.

Are you eligible?

We aim to have a Board that is representative of our diverse stakeholder base and anyone can apply who believes they have the skills and experience. For the Treasurer role specifically we welcome candidates with skills and experience in:

• Senior Financial Management roles
• Accountancy
• Financial Planning
• Capital funding/ project management

While we welcome applications from all parts of society, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from candidates from black and minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, and those local to the Govan area.

Blue Triangle is a social care organisation that empowers people to thrive, by delivering solutions in connected communities which focus on the needs of each individual. We are looking for enthusiastic people who share our values (Kind, Passionate and Creative) to join our services accommodating and supporting people experiencing homelessness and empowering them to thrive.

If successful, you will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council within 6 months of your start date. After registration, there is a requirement to be qualified and to maintain professional learning, which we will support you to achieve.

Blue Triangle recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

What we offer:

Aside from offering a supportive and friendly environment where our people are valued and appreciated, we’ll see that your hard work and drive to succeed is rewarded.

• Competitive Salary and Pension Options
• Full time & Part time hours available
• Double pay for festive bank holidays
• Long service awards
• Fully funded SVQ3
• Access to our benefits platform with high street voucher and tech discounts and cycle to work scheme to name a few!
• Inhouse training programmes
• Significant Gym discounts
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• 24/7 access to employee assistance programme, including counselling
• A wide range of family friendly policies
• Life Assurance cover of 3 times your salary
• Credit Union
• £200 refer a friend scheme
• And many more!

About the Role:

As a Support Worker, you’ll work as part of a team in providing safe, secure, supported accommodation for the people who use our services. You’ll do this by providing practical and emotional support and encouraging them to achieve their own personal outcomes in all aspects of their daily lives.

Main Responsibilities:

This Support Worker role working at our Holland Street service involves working four 8 hour nightshifts per week over a 4 week rolling rota, including some weekends. The Support Worker will:

• work as part of a team providing safe, secure, supported accommodation for homeless people.
• support, review, monitor and evaluate through our case management system, to achieve a positive person-centred outcome for the people we work with in line with organisational, statutory and legislative requirements.
• maintain and update all recording systems and documentation in line with relevant policies, procedures and practice guidelines, including the occupancy agreement, within required timeframes.
• provide, plan and facilitate key work meetings, key work sessions, meetings, reviews and other internal/external meetings in conjunction with the person’s support plan.
• provide general advocacy and advice to the people we support, including assistance to enable them to meet the conditions of their occupancy agreements.

To find out more about being a Support Worker, click the link below:

Support Worker Role Profile

About You:

• To join us, you need to have a genuine passion for helping people.
• Ideally, possess 1 year of experience of working with vulnerable people and challenging behaviour which can be from personal, voluntary and/or professional experience.
• Demonstrated commitment and ability to undertake care practice in accordance with Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) code of practice, National Care Standards, Scottish Commission for the Regulation of Care and the Associations policies and procedures.
• Ability to relate empathetically to people and recognise their right to choice and independence.
• Ability to work flexibly and as a lone worker.
• Able to use Microsoft or equivalent applications competently.
• Ideally, hold and SVQ level 2 or above and be willing to work towards an SVQ 3.

We care about one another whilst taking pride in the service we offer. You will be working in a company with a strong identity and with the guidance and support of experienced Managers you will be able to develop in your career.

Background

Deafblind Scotland is the specialist charity working with adults living with Deafblindness (dual sensory loss). Our ambitions are high for members and we are therefore at the cutting edge of finding ways to support people to lead their most meaningful life. Deafblind people are at the centre of all that we do and staff endeavour to work side by side with those who understand what it means to live with this condition. Deafblindness can be a devastating condition that can make daily life extremely challenging and as a result, many people living with Deafblindness become isolated. Our services can make a vital difference to their lives; enabling people to regain confidence, gain vital communication skills and re-establish social connections. Some people may acquire the loss of both senses where others may be born Deaf or with Visual Impairment and lose the other sense in adulthood through conditions such as Ushers Syndrome.

Purpose of Job

As the Business Development Officer you will be responsible for the identification and development of business and sponsorship opportunities for income generation. This will include Charity of the Year, promotion of our legacy fundraising, and managing relationships with individual fundraisers. One specific area of development will be leading on the creation of our Corporate Partnership programme The role is also responsible for building a robust pipeline of new and potential funders, writing and submitting compelling funding proposals and applications that showcase the amazing work of Deafblind Scotland. Specifically to support us to grow the charity’s services and programmes with income from trusts and foundations, lottery bodies and other grant makers of all sizes.

Earth in Common is looking for a dynamic and community-minded individual to lead the transformation of two disused bowling greens into thriving urban crofts in Victoria Park (Trinity) and St Margaret’s Park (Corstorphine).

You’ll work with local communities to create vibrant green spaces focused on sustainable food growing, education, and wellbeing.

This position is funded by the City of Edinburgh Council.

RASASH is looking for a Criminal Justice Advocacy Worker to join our team (28-hour post).

Are you passionate about gender equality and supporting survivors of sexual violence? Do you have the skills necessary to provide trauma-informed support and information?

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team and play a key role in supporting survivors in Highland access the criminal justice system and play a part in supporting them through it.

The post will provide dedicated advocacy to survivors of sexual violence who are engaged with, or considering engaging with, the criminal justice system. This role will have a specific focus on offering additional support and advocacy to survivors facing multiple or complex barriers and working in partnership with external agencies to ensure their needs are effectively met.

Background

The Crannie is a resident-led community space for residents in Cranston Street (off the Royal Mile) developed by the Edinburgh Old Town Development Trust (EOTDT). The hub provides much needed space for local residents to meet, work, learn and hold events. It has been funded by the National Lottery Community Fund, to have the resources to employ a staff team to resource and run the venue and support the resident’s use of the hub as well as lead a team of volunteers.

Purpose of the Role

EOTDT is seeking an experienced person to assist in managing the day to day running of The Crannie community hub. The role will be responsible for caring for the building and all facilities, ensuring quality customer service and assisting with the daily requirements of all service users.

This role is based at The Crannie Community Hub, 9 Cranston St. Edinburgh, EH88BE and is not eligible for home-working.

Art27 Scotland is an arts and human rights organisation, looking for a part-time organised, collaborative and flexible General Manager to oversee our day-to-day operations and grow the company.

Art27 Scotland is based in Edinburgh, Scotland and takes its mission from Article 27 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights which states that “everyone has the right freely to participate in cultural life and to enjoy the arts”. We explore how contemporary arts, cultural practice and ideas can defend culture as a human right through great art and storytelling. We work through socially engaged practice and curate multi-artform program of exhibitions, performances, publications and events that respond to themes we believe are urgent for our times e.g. migration, climate change and democracy.

Please see full details in Job Pack attached.

It feels good to know you are making a difference to people’s lives. In this role you will support the North Highlands Consortium of 4 citizens advice bureaux, all independent charities which provide free, impartial and confidential advice and information that give people the tools they need to sort out any issues or problems.

Your role will be to design, instigate and deliver a programme of corporate and other fundraising and sponsorship to raise funds for the North Highlands Consortium bureaux. Success in this role will mean our services can be maintained and expanded, now and into the future, enabling people in our communities to prosper and thrive.

You may live in the Highlands, or you may be anywhere in the UK. You will need to understand our communities and engage potential funders in the worthwhile work we do to enhance lives.

Are you someone who enjoys a varied workload and is ready to play a vital role in a small and ambitious charity?

We are recruiting for an Office Manager with experience in finance administration, to support the delivery of our charitable objectives. This includes supporting our finance function rigorously, managing our offices and working in partnership with Recovery Scotland staff and key stakeholders.

About the job

The Office Manager is responsible and accountable for office and finance administration management and will report to the Service Manager, Chief Executive and Board Members. Duties include business and administrative support, financial administrative support, responsibility for HR and Health and Safety and facilities management of our offices.

The post holder will be required to join the PVG scheme. Driving Licence essential.

The head office is in Falkirk, and the Office Manager will also manage our office in North Lanarkshire (flexible working conditions apply- please speak with us!).

About you

You will be someone who thrives in a small, enthusiastic, and committed team. Your experience of working in the Third Sector or small organisations means you will be adaptable, can use your initiative and be confident with autonomous working. Using your experience in office and finance management, you can work under pressure and can multi-task with a range of competing priorities. You will have excellent organisational and self-motivation skills. You are committed to developing your skills further and passionate about lifelong learning.

You will be dedicated and compassionate when working with the Recovery Scotland team and with community members, families, volunteers, and external partners.

About Recovery Scotland

Recovery Scotland is a charity working with local and national partners to support and promote recovery from substance use by ensuring lived experience is visible, included and represented. We work with communities supporting a wide range of recovery focused activities and educational opportunities. We work within local and national guidelines promoting resilience and recovery with individuals, families, and communities.

Our work champions community membership, volunteering, self-management, and personal and professional development.

Working hours

The pattern of working hours is usually 09:00 to 17:00 Monday to Friday inclusive. We are happy to discuss flexible and hybrid working subject to office requirements.

In the role there will be a requirement to work occasional evenings to provide administrative support for Recovery Scotland’s Board of Directors and for the Annual General Meeting. Overtime is not paid for this evening work but time off in lieu may be taken.

Grade

The post is on Recovery Scotland’s spinal column points 16-19. Salary is £30,268- £32,969.