Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives?

Do you believe in strengths-based, person-centred support that helps people build confidence, resilience, and independence?

Volunteer Centre East Lothian (VCEL) is looking for a Community First Worker to join our team at an exciting time of service and organisational redesign.

About the Role

This is not a standard support role.

You will work directly with individuals and families across East Lothian, supporting people facing poverty, isolation, and complex challenges.

At the same time, you will play a key role in shaping the future of Community First, helping us test new approaches, strengthen partnerships, and improve outcomes.

What You’ll Do

• Provide person-centred support using a ‘What Matters to You’ approach
• Help people connect with community resources and opportunities
• Work alongside partners across health, social care, and the third sector
• Contribute to the redesign and development of the service
• Support improved outcomes through data and impact tracking

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience supporting people with complex needs
• Is passionate about community-based solutions and prevention
• Builds strong, trusting relationships
• Is adaptable, reflective, and motivated by making a difference
• Can work both independently and as part of a team

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a forward-thinking organisation shaping local services
• Play a key role in a transformational redesign
• Work in a supportive, values-driven environment
• Make a real impact in your community

Shape the Future of Communities in East Lothian

Join Volunteer Centre East Lothian (VCEL)

Are you passionate about creating stronger, more connected communities?

Do you want to influence real change and ensure community voices are heard where it matters most?

Volunteer Centre East Lothian (VCEL) is recruiting for high-impact roles at the heart of the third sector in East Lothian.

As the area’s Third Sector Interface (TSI), we play a vital role in supporting community organisations, developing volunteering, and ensuring that lived experience shapes local decision-making.

This is your opportunity to join a forward-thinking, values-driven organisation making a tangible difference every day.

Influence, connect and amplify community voice.

This is a strategic and influential role where you will shape how the third sector is connected, represented and heard across East Lothian.

You will lead VCEL’s communications and engagement approach, ensuring that insight from communities informs decision-making at a local level.

In this role, you will:

• Lead and develop impactful communications and engagement
• Turn insight into compelling reports, briefings and messages
• Strengthen networks across the third and public sectors
• Ensure community voice is central to policy, planning and partnerships

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is an exceptional communicator with strong influencing skills
• Has experience working across sectors or in partnership environments
• Can translate complex issues into clear, engaging messages
• Is driven to improve outcomes for communities

Why Join VCEL?

At VCEL, you’ll be part of a collaborative, supportive and ambitious team working to create lasting change.

We offer:

• The chance to make a real impact in communities every day
• A role with visibility, influence and purpose
• Opportunities to build partnerships and shape local systems
• A commitment to supporting your development and wellbeing

Shape the Future of Communities in East Lothian

Join Volunteer Centre East Lothian (VCEL)

Are you passionate about creating stronger, more connected communities?

Do you want to influence real change and ensure community voices are heard where it matters most?

Volunteer Centre East Lothian (VCEL) is recruiting for high-impact roles at the heart of the third sector in East Lothian.

As the area’s Third Sector Interface (TSI), we play a vital role in supporting community organisations, developing volunteering, and ensuring that lived experience shapes local decision-making.

This is your opportunity to join a forward-thinking, values-driven organisation making a tangible difference every day.

Make a direct difference in communities.

This is a hands-on, people-focused role where you will work alongside community groups, volunteers and partners to build capacity, strengthen organisations and support thriving local networks.

You’ll be at the frontline of community development — enabling ideas, supporting growth, and helping communities to flourish.

In this role, you will:

• Empower community organisations with practical support on governance, funding and development
• Champion and grow volunteering opportunities across East Lothian
• Build strong, trusted relationships and local networks
• Deliver training and support that strengthens community resilience

We’re looking for someone who:

• Brings experience in community development or the third sector
• Builds credibility and trust quickly with a wide range of people
• Takes initiative and finds solutions in complex situations
• Is motivated by seeing communities succeed

Why Join VCEL?

At VCEL, you’ll be part of a collaborative, supportive and ambitious team working to create lasting change.

We offer:

• The chance to make a real impact in communities every day
• A role with visibility, influence and purpose
• Opportunities to build partnerships and shape local systems
• A commitment to supporting your development and wellbeing

Job Overview

As a Community Hubs Development Officer you will be responsible for promoting, managing and organising LEAP’s facilities within South Lanarkshire and will take the lead in developing them as a thriving social enterprise, including:

• Developing policies and procedures.
• Providing advice and support.
• Facilitating community engagement ensuring the needs of the community are met.
• Supporting infrastructure improvements and maintenance.
• Building capacity to maximise utilisation and income generation.
• Preparing and presenting reports.
• Promoting the use of the hubs.
• Working in partnership within our local community.

As an award-winning organisation within our community LEAP wishes to develop the facilities into vibrant centres that will strengthen social cohesion and well-being. This would include a wide range of activities from education and arts to health and fitness, while also helping build stronger local networks for individuals and support groups, reducing loneliness and isolation.

A full job description is available below.

The University of Glasgow has been changing the world for more than 575 years, and we are one of the world's top 100 universities, ranked 12th in the world in the Times Higher Education (THE) World Impact Rankings 2025, demonstrating that we are not only one of the best universities in the United Kingdom, but one of the best universities for the world. Our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, and our past achievements inspire our current world changers.

This is a great opportunity for a new Senior Therapist to join the University’s Student Services.

This role supports the University in responding to and supporting student wellbeing by ensuring access to appropriate resources and services that allow students to achieve their academic goals. The role of the Counselling & Wellbeing Team is to assist students to develop skills to manage and maintain their mental health and wellbeing during their programme of study.

In this role you will provide ‘One at a Time (OAAT)’ appointments, short blocks of therapy, and ongoing specialised support to students presenting with a wide range of mental health and wellbeing related challenges.

This involves working autonomously, both independently and as part of a team, to provide mental health assessment and to develop solutions and short model interventions tailored to individual needs. You will provide therapeutic support to students in both individual and group formats. As required, as the Senior Therapist, you will provide assessment/intervention to those at risk i.e. presenting with suicidal ideation and plans and be confident, if appropriate, in liaising with external services.

This post is full time and open ended (permanent).

The Birgidale Complex is a dynamic community space that is based in Castlemilk, Glasgow.

The Complex is currently seeking a Community Development Worker to take forward new developments within the venue. This will allow the Complex to attract new audiences and new partnerships within a community setting in Castlemilk.

We are seeking an energetic and organised individual who will join our team as a specialist community worker who has experience of CLD (Community Learning and Development).

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of the Birgidale Complex whilst gaining valuable experience in community development work. The successful candidate would work for 21 hours per week, and the salary is in the region of £19,350.00 per annum and is funded till 2027. The post holder will be line managed by a member of the Birgidale Management Committee Board.

Purpose of the post

The Project Officer will coordinate and support the delivery of the Creative Communities Programme, ensuring that workshops, community engagement activities, and creative outputs are delivered successfully.

The role will involve working closely with tutors, filmmakers, volunteers, and learners to ensure the programme is inclusive, collaborative, and responsive to the community it serves. The postholder will also play an important role in monitoring participation, gathering evaluation data, and supporting reporting to the funder.

Duration of Role

This role is for 20 months.

The Rape & Sexual Abuse Centre Perth & Kinross are looking for an Operations Manager to join our expanding team.

This new post will be responsible for the operational management of RASAC P&K Services and deputising for the Centre Manager when required.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our dedicated team, providing a range of Support, Prevention and Advocacy services for survivors of sexual violence living in Perth & Kinross. The post holder will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors to lead on the development, delivery and evaluation of existing and new services. The post will also involve working with a range of stakeholders to improve the identification of, and responses to, sexual violence. This will include applying and reporting to a variety of funders as required.

We are looking for someone who is collaborative in their approach, has excellent inter-personal skills and is able to adapt quickly to change. A commitment to a feminist analysis of gender-based violence is essential, alongside a minimum of 2 years management/leadership experience. Current or former experience of working in the Violence Against Women sector is desirable.

Funding for this position is indicative to the end of March 2028. RASAC P&K will endeavour to secure ongoing funding beyond this date.

Glengarry Community Development Trust is a community-led charity that manages land for the benefit of local people and visitors. The organisation works on a range of projects that are all designed to address local needs and which deliver the Glengarry Community Action Plan (2025-30).

In 2023 we began constructing six off-grid forest cabins to create sustainable income to support the Development Trust’s community and environmental objectives. We have now reached the exciting stage of opening the business, scheduled for spring 2026.

We are looking for an experienced Finance Manager who will have responsibility for overseeing day to day financial operations across all aspects of the organisation. This will include, but is not limited to: developing budgets, forecasting and projections, bookkeeping, day to day finance tasks, and maintaining management accounts. The post holder will report to the Development Manager.

Purpose of the Post

Glengarry Community Development Trust is a growing organisation and is playing an increasingly key role in the development of Glengarry. The successful post holder will join us at a critical time as we prepare to open our cabin business, and implement the community action plan. The post holder will work alongside the Development Manager across all existing and new projects to ensure that financial systems and processes are fit for purpose and reviewed as required. Additionally, the post holder will be expected to support with any activity which is finance related ranging from management accounts to day to day finance related queries from the staff team. The role is crucial for providing accurate financial information to support strategic decisions and for ensuring the organisation's financial health and integrity.

Glengarry Community Development Trust is a community-led charity that manages land for the benefit of local people and visitors. In 2023 we began constructing six off-grid forest cabins to create sustainable income to support the Development Trust’s community and environmental objectives. We have now reached the exciting stage of opening the business and recruiting for this key role, which will be central to its success. Glengarry Forest Cabins is scheduled to open in spring 2026.

Glengarry Community Development Trust is looking for an experienced person with knowledge of basic building maintenance and operations, and basic timber construction methods who is able to work as part of a new team. We are looking for a practical, organised and skilled person to help run our forest cabins, amenity building and general site.

Purpose of the Post

Our new Builder and Facilities Manager will work with the staff team, including the Accommodation Manager, Development Manager, Administrator, and Finance Manager to ensure that a guest centred approach is taken to operating the business. The role will be responsible for overarching facilities management, overseeing maintenance of six off-grid wooden cabins, associated out-buildings, the amenity building, and the wider site. The role will also be responsible for ongoing development of the site, including construction of new woodsheds, a bin store, and other infrastructure required to operate Glengarry Forest Cabins. The post holder will develop maintenance manuals, and ensure accurate records are kept. They will take responsibility for key areas of operations such as the heating and will need a good understanding of statutory and legal requirements in relation to facilities management of this nature. The business is operational seven days per week through most of the year, and the post holder will be required to ensure the buildings remain operational throughout.