Are you passionate about making a difference in communities across Glasgow? South West Community Transport is seeking a dedicated, experienced and skilled Treasurer to join our team and help drive our mission forward.

About Us

South West Community Transport is a Scottish charity that supports charities and organisations in Glasgow and surrounding areas by offering safe, accessible, affordable, and friendly minibus hire. Our registered groups are remarkably diverse; including specialist schools, parent and toddler groups, youth groups, elderly support organisations and charities helping those with physical and/or mental health challenges and those fighting addictions.

We also offer a Patient Transport service which allows hundreds of individuals with no access to a car and unable to use public transport, to reach vital health appointments. This service is provided by voluntary drivers and is free to the users.

Role Overview

As our Treasurer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the financial health and sustainability of South West Community Transport. You will oversee our financial management, reporting, and planning, ensuring we continue to support our communities by offering vital transport services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the preparation of the annual budget and annual financial statements to the Board

• Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and guidelines.

• Liaise with external auditors and manage the annual audit process.

• Provide financial advice to the board and support strategic planning.

• Monitor cash flow and manage financial risks.

• Present the latest financial position at quarterly Board meetings (balance sheet, cash flow, fundraising performance etc)

• Liaise with relevant staff and trustees to ensure that effective financial procedures and controls are in place

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience in financial management, accounting, or a similar role.

• Strong knowledge of financial regulations and best practices.

• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.

• Effective communication skills and the ability to present financial information clearly.

• A commitment to our mission and values.

Why Join Us?

• Make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals and their families.

• Collaborate with a passionate and dedicated team.

• Develop your skills and experience in the charity sector.

• Be part of a forward-thinking organisation.

Our Vision

To unite communities by providing safe, affordable, and wheelchair-accessible transport to groups, healthcare services and organisations vital to people's health and wellbeing.

Appointment of Board Members to the Scottish Library and Information Council

The Scottish Library and Information Council (SLIC) is seeking to appoint new members to its Board. The appointments are for three years and will run from November 2026.

Information about the Scottish Library and Information Council

SLIC is the independent advisory body to the Scottish Government on library and information related matters. It is a registered charity and an independent company. It is also a membership organisation representing the interests of public, academic, FE College and special interest libraries within Scotland. SLIC is responsible for leading on the national strategy for public libraries and school libraries.

Board Responsibilities

The Board meets four times a year in addition to the AGM. Board members are expected to serve on a sub-committee which can involve a commitment of up to another three days.

The Board provides strategic direction and oversight. Major policy decisions are made at Board level. The decisions of the Board are actioned through the Chief Executive and senior management team of the organisation. As Board members are directors of the organisation applicants must:

• be at least 16 years old.
• not be an undischarged bankrupt.
• not be a disqualified director.

Please note the appointments are on a voluntary basis, however reasonable out of pocket expenses will be paid.

The Scottish Library and Information Council (SLIC) Board is seeking a new Chair who is prepared to be a strong public advocate for the library sector in Scotland alongside the Chief Executive, has a good understanding of what effective governance looks like and is committed to assisting SLIC’s management in the delivery of its strategy. This presents a great opportunity to lead the Board of one of Scotland’s major cultural institutions.

There is a strong working relationship between the Chair, the Board and the Chief Executive at SLIC. In recent years, SLIC has been able to take major strides forward because it has benefitted from a strong management team, a clear strategy and a highly supportive Board.

The governance of SLIC is recognised as being highly effective. We are looking for a Chair who can guide the organisation as it seeks to continue to build on these strong foundations.

About Us

The Scottish Library and Information Council is the independent advisory body to the Scottish Government on library and information-related matters.

SLIC was formed in 1991 and provides a leadership focus for Scottish library and information services. We lead development in the library sector, monitor standards of provision and promote development. We also regularly undertake research, promoting innovation and a greater understanding of the library and information sector in Scotland.

Our greatest strength is our membership. Members are drawn from the public sector, higher education institutions, further education colleges and special interest libraries. Every member brings expertise, knowledge, and innovation to the library sector. By working together, that expertise is shared through SLIC.

Over the last five years SLIC has expanded considerably. We have built upon existing partnerships and forged new ones, particularly in the education sector and business community.

We have led in both the creation of a bold new public library strategy, Forward: Scotland’s Public Library Strategy 2021 -2025, its refresh in 2026 Fast Forward and Vibrant Libraries, Thriving Schools: A National Strategy for School Libraries in Scotland 2018-2023 – a UK first.

Our aim is to support Scottish library and information services through service innovation, funding provision and informative research. For more information on the Scottish Library and Information Council read the SLIC Strategy.

SLIC is a registered charity and registered company guided by a Board. The SLIC Board has strong sector and industry representation as well as independent members. The organisation is core funded by the Scottish Government and achieves additional funding to support its purpose through its membership and projects.

Further information about SLIC is available at scottishlibraries.org

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
• 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!

This position is based at our Renfrew service and involves working 16 hours per week. This role will follow a working pattern of days, mid and back shifts on a rota including some weekends. If you have any questions about the role, please contact recruitment@bluetriangle.org.uk

To find out more about being a Housing Assistant, click the link below:

Housing Assistant 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.

UWS Students’ Union is seeking External Trustees to join its Board.

This is an opportunity to contribute to the governance and strategic direction of a student-led charity at a significant point in its development. We are building on a period of strong performance, democratic reform and high student engagement, while preparing to develop our next Strategic Plan.

Our members are students at the University of the West of Scotland, Scotland’s leading widening access university. We are therefore seeking trustees with senior-level experience and strategic insight, who are motivated by social impact, equity and improving outcomes for students.

About the role

External Trustees support the governance, oversight and long-term sustainability of the Students’ Union.

Working alongside elected student officers, student trustees and staff, you will:

• Contribute to setting strategic direction and monitoring progress
• Provide independent judgement and constructive challenge
• Support effective financial oversight and risk management
• Ensure the organisation operates in line with its charitable purpose and legal obligations

Trustees are not involved in day-to-day operational management.

Who we are looking for

We are seeking individuals with significant senior leadership experience who are comfortable operating at Board or senior decision-making level.

Following a recent review of Board skills and capacity, our priority areas are:

• Finance and income generation
• Strategic planning and organisational change
• People leadership and HR
• Digital, communications or data-informed decision-making

We welcome applications from across the voluntary, public and private sectors. Experience of charity governance is beneficial but not essential.

Above all, we are looking for individuals who understand the importance of widening access to education and are motivated by supporting a diverse student community.

About UWS Students’ Union

UWS Students’ Union is a registered charity representing over 19,000 students across five campuses. We work in partnership with the University while remaining an independent organisation accountable to students.

Our members are drawn from the University of the West of Scotland, Scotland’s leading widening access university. This context shapes our work, with a strong focus on equity, student voice and ensuring all students are supported to succeed.

Trustees play a key role in ensuring our strategy, services and governance reflect the realities of students’ lives.

Time commitment

• Board meetings take place quarterly (typically evenings)
• Additional committee meetings and occasional strategic sessions

Eligibility

As a registered charity and company limited by guarantee, Trustees are both charity trustees and company directors.

Applicants must not:

• have unspent convictions involving dishonesty
• be an undischarged bankrupt
• be disqualified from acting as a company director

Looking for a rewarding voluntary role where you can make a real difference in your community?

Vesta, a commercial subsidiary of Barrhead Housing, is seeking a Chairperson and Board Members to help shape its growth and impact.

Vesta provides services and housing solutions that meet local needs, with profits reinvested into communities across East Renfrewshire. Currently managing mid-market rental homes in Barrhead, Vesta has ambitious plans to expand.

We’re particularly interested in individuals with experience in:

• Property or housing development
• Private lettings
• Business growth
• Governance
• Finance or law
• Social investment

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute your skills, influence strategic direction, and support thriving communities.

We are committed to diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Recruiting New Members of the Anti-Racism Observatory for Scotland (AROS) Strategic Advisory Board

Scotland is taking a vital step in tackling systemic racism with the establishment of the Anti-Racism Observatory for Scotland (AROS).

AROS has been made possible thanks to years of work by communities and experts, and has been established to support community-led efforts to tackle racism in the public sector.

To support and guide AROS through its incubation period to December 2027, a Strategic Advisory Board (SAB) has been established to provide strong, transparent external oversight. We are now recruiting two new Board members with specific skills to join this body.

We are looking for candidates who bring knowledge, skills and experience in anti-racism in the Scottish context, alongside the qualities needed to steer, provide oversight and govern the work of the Observatory. The Board specifically requires a Board member with legal expertise.

AROS is committed to ensuring its Board reflects the communities it serves and would strongly encourage applications from all racialised communities and those with lived experience of racialisation. Previous applicants are warmly encouraged to reapply.

Deafblind Scotland is the specialist charity working with deafblind people or those at risk of developing a second or dual sensory loss. Our ambitions are high for people with sensory loss, particularly those who are deafblind and we are therefore at the cutting edge of finding ways to support them to lead their most meaningful lives. The Carers Advice Project is a support service for carers, and those carers may themselves have a sensory impairment as well as or instead of the person they care for. The project operates in Fife to support people to access their rights so they can have a better quality of life and to reduce socio-economic and health inequalities. This post will also involve travel across Fife with occasional travel required to & from our office in Kirkintilloch.

Deafblind Scotland provides information & specialist knowledge in many inclusive forms of communication relied on by people with sensory loss including Braille/Moon, BSL/Tactile BSL, Deafblind Manual & Audio.

The project officer will work with the carers affected by sensory impairment within this project which is part of our Connect2Support Programme. Overall ensuring the carers affected by sensory impairment, who are amongst the most disadvantaged in society, are provided with specialist support which enables them & those they care for to access their rights and navigate the systems, services and support that can improve their lives.

Could you be part of something different? We have a rewarding opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to use their gifts, skills and experience to make a difference to the lives of individuals and communities in the Parish of Uist and Barra, which covers the southern part of the beautiful Scottish islands of the Outer Hebrides.

This new post of Outreach and Pastoral Support Worker will aim help the church be outward looking, nurturing connections, raising awareness of what the church can offer and helping people to see it as a place of fellowship and support.

Through bringing your experience in working with church and community groups along with a strong understanding of mission in practice you will make connections with the community and engage them with the Gospel. This is alongside supporting the Minister and Congregation in the care and love for those in need of pastoral support.

This is a full-time role with the normal hours of work being 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE) within an agreed flexible/reactive working pattern. However, to accommodate the right candidate, there is the opportunity to reduce the overall FTE and instead have two part time roles.

It is essential you have the right to work in the UK before applying to work with us. You will be asked to provide proof of your eligibility to work and remain in the UK if you are invited to attend for an interview.

We are currently looking to recruit support workers to join our small team within Inclusion Alliance. The role involves supporting people with learning disabilities to be included in the community and lead an ordinary life. Your work would involve helping people to access educational, social, leisure and work or volunteering opportunities in the community.

No experience or formal qualifications are necessary for the role although a caring nature, positive attitude and a sense of fun are important characteristics to have. New staff will receive paid training and undertake shadow shifts with experienced staff members during induction. We want new staff to feel ready and able to work prior to working on their own for the first time.

We have various vacancies available including part time and relief/casual positions in various locations throughout Edinburgh.

Working hours are based between the hours of 8am and 5pm Monday to Friday.

We have various permanent and casual vacancies available.

Relief/Casual pay rate- £12.75 per hour.

Candidates must be caring, motivated and have excellent communication skills whilst being committed to working in a person-centred way ensuring that support is built around the supported person’s wishes and needs.

Benefits include

• Employer contributory pension scheme
• Funded SVQ 3 qualification and learning opportunity
• Paid annual leave entitlement
• Regular paid supervision sessions
• Regular paid training and development opportunities
• Daytime Monday to Friday working
• Working for a well-established small organisation where person centred values are at the core.Free 24/7 access to employee support app