We are recruiting 2 individuals to join our Walking Network Team.

The first is for a permanent post covering across the central belt.

The second is to cover the north of Scotland and is a temporary post to cover the postholder’s maternity leave. This post will be for 12 months starting in January 2027.

At Walking Scotland, we believe in the power of everyday walking and wheeling to transform lives and strengthen communities. We’re looking for a proactive, forward-thinking Development Officers to join the team, providing support for Walking Network members, forming strategic partnerships and administering awards through the Walking Network Fund.

You’ll use your skills and experience to deliver high-quality support to our Walking Network members who deliver walking and wheeling activities in their local areas, as well as supporting new membership and developing and promoting best practice resources and events.

About us

It’s an exciting time to join Walking Scotland. A year on from the launch of our new name and brand, and as we celebrate our 30th anniversary, we’re stepping confidently into a bold new chapter.

Walking Scotland is a charity that helps make walking and wheeling a part of everyday life. We promote the benefits of walking and wheeling on our physical, social and mental health. Our programmes connect communities and inspire positive behaviour change. We also improve places and spaces to walk and wheel.

We’re an advocate for making walking and wheeling inclusive. We work with partners and local communities to reduce barriers. This ensures everyone has the chance to walk and wheel everywhere they go. By focusing on walking and wheeling, we’re helping to solve some of Scotland’s biggest challenges, from health inequalities to the climate-nature emergency.

About the role

The Walking Network is a membership network of nearly 300 organisations and groups across Scotland, who deliver Health Walks and Strength and Balance sessions in their local areas. Members access high-quality training, resources, peer networking opportunities, funding and dedicated staff support through the Walking Network.

As one of three Development Officers giving regional support to Walking Network members, you’ll ensure that members receive bespoke advice and guidance from Walking Scotland.

You’ll develop new resources and good practice guides for members, and work closely with training colleagues on providing member access to high-quality courses. You’ll administer grant awards through the Walking Network Fund and strengthen the profile of the Walking Network through identifying case studies and stories, and attending partner events.

In addition, you’ll play a key role in increasing opportunities for members to network and collaborate, by working as a team to plan and run member events, such as webinars and in-person gatherings.

Action Against Stalking is seeking a committed and passionate trustee to join our small but mighty team. We are looking for an experienced individual with accountancy and charity treasury skills who can support our CEO and fellow trustees by providing strong financial oversight, sound judgement, and strategic input.

This is an important governance role with a commitment of around five hours per month, including quarterly board meetings. The successful candidate will help strengthen the charity’s financial stewardship, contribute to effective governance, and support the long-term sustainability of our work.

About Action Against Stalking

Action Against Stalking is a specialist charity that provides person-centred support to victims of stalking while also working to raise awareness, influence change, and improve understanding of stalking across Scotland. Around 70% of our work is funded through the Scottish Government’s Victim-Centred Approach Fund (VCAF), with other major donors also playing an important role in sustaining and developing our services.

Our annual report showcases the impact of our small but mighty team and the breadth of our work across education, prevention, campaigning, and direct victim support. Together, these activities help us champion the rights of victims and strengthen responses to stalking in communities, services, and systems.

Annual Report 2024 - 2025 - Action Against Stalking

Skills and attributes

• Experience in accountancy, financial management, or charity treasury
• A compassionate and values-led approach
• Understanding of person-centred support for victims
• A collaborative and co-creative style of working
• Ability to contribute to governance, strategy, and sound decision-making

Why join us?

This is a rewarding opportunity to use your financial expertise to support a specialist charity making a real difference to the lives of stalking victims. As a trustee, you will help shape our future direction, strengthen our governance, and contribute to a cause that is both urgent and impactful across Scotland.

We warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those who are currently underrepresented on charity boards across Scotland, including women, people of colour, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, younger people, and those with relevant lived experience or who are new to governance.

As Treasurer Trustee, strong accountancy and financial management expertise is essential to help ensure effective stewardship of our resources, robust financial oversight, and the long-term sustainability of our work.

We value integrity, compassion, and a commitment to person-centred approaches, alongside diverse perspectives and different ways of thinking. We are committed to building an inclusive, values-led, and well-governed trustee team that reflects the communities we serve and strengthens our impact across Scotland.

Foundation Scotland is an independent charity that provides funding to charities, social enterprises and community organisations. We do this on behalf of over 400 individuals, charitable trusts and companies.

The role

We are looking for a Philanthropy Manager to build trusted donor relationships, guide meaningful giving and lead a team connecting philanthropy with applicant needs. You’ll work with individuals, families and other donors to shape giving plans, oversee fund delivery and help donors see the difference their support makes. Alongside your own donor relationships, you’ll support and develop Fund Advisers and Grants Officers, bringing colleagues together to deliver thoughtful, accessible and equitable funding.

About you

We’re looking for someone with substantial experience of working with philanthropists, strong relationship building skills and experience of managing and developing people. You’ll bring sound judgement, a collaborative approach and a commitment to impact. Grant making experience is welcome, but your ability to advise and engage donors matters most, alongside a willingness to develop your funding expertise.

If you’re motivated by purposeful giving and helping others thrive, we’d love to hear from you. More detail about the role and experience required is available in the role profile/ person specification which can be found here.

We are seeking an organised and proactive People and Culture Coordinator to help deliver an exceptional employee experience and support our people to thrive.

About the Role

Join Beatson Cancer Charity’s People and Culture team at a time of continued growth and development. You will support recruitment, interview coordination, onboarding, induction and offboarding, including exit surveys, while maintaining accurate employee records, HR systems and personnel files and processing contracts and other employee lifecycle documentation. You will also coordinate payroll administration, mandatory training and learning activities, produce HR reports, support compliance with GDPR and organisational procedures, and provide first-line support for routine People and Culture enquiries, including payroll queries.

Key responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day People and Culture support, manage the shared inbox and respond to routine queries, escalating complex matters as appropriate.
• Coordinate recruitment and onboarding, including job adverts, interviews, offers, contracts, pre-employment checks and inductions.
• Administer employee changes and offboarding, preparing correspondence, updating confidential HR records and coordinating leaver arrangements and exit feedback.
• Collect, check and submit monthly payroll information accurately and on time, liaising with Finance on routine queries and reconciling records.
• Coordinate mandatory training and development activities, maintain training records and follow up on outstanding requirements.
• Produce regular HR and training reports, coordinate annual driving licence checks and maintain employee data in line with data protection requirements.
• Support employee engagement activities, People and Culture projects and general administration, while building positive working relationships across the charity.

Benefits

• 40 days annual leave pro rata, inclusive of public holidays.
• Generous pension scheme with 7% employer and 3% employee contributions.
• Supportive and collaborative working culture.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme providing 24/7 confidential wellbeing, financial and legal support.

About You

As a people-focused People and Culture Coordinator you will meet the following criteria:

• CIPD Level 3 qualification, or working towards it.
• Experience in HR administration or HR coordination.
• Experience using HR systems and supporting employee lifecycle processes.
• Strong administrative skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

About the Organisation

Beatson Cancer Charity supports and enhances the treatment, care and wellbeing of current, former and future cancer patients and their families. Working in partnership with the NHS, The Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre and all related facilities. We also offer the wider community a unique opportunity to contribute to the advancement of cancer care.

We are seeking a motivated and people-focused People and Culture Advisor to contribute to the development of our People and Culture service, supporting our commitment to creating a positive, inclusive and engaging workplace where our people can thrive. Working closely with the People and Culture Manager and colleagues across the organisation, you will play an important role in supporting our people, strengthening our HR practices and helping to deliver our wider organisational people priorities.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Beatson Cancer Charity as a People and Culture Advisor. Key responsibilities include:

• Manage employee relations cases and provide practical advice and coaching to managers, escalating complex or high-risk matters appropriately.
• Develop and review People and Culture policies, supporting fair, consistent practice and compliance with employment legislation.
• Analyse workforce data and employee feedback to inform recommendations, monitor people KPIs and improve the employee experience.
• Advise managers on recruitment and selection, support effective onboarding and contribute to workforce planning, retention and succession initiatives.
• Support employee engagement, wellbeing, recognition and inclusion initiatives, and help managers act on employee feedback.
• Lead or support People and Culture projects, organisational change and service improvements, including manager training and resources.
• Work closely with the People and Culture team and colleagues across the charity to deliver a coordinated service, maintain accurate records and handle sensitive information confidentially.

Benefits

• 40 days annual leave pro rata, inclusive of public holidays.
• Generous pension scheme with 7% employer and 3% employee contributions.
• Supportive and collaborative working culture.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme providing 24/7 confidential wellbeing, financial and legal support.

About You

As a people-focused People and Culture Advisor you will meet the following criteria:

Essential

• CIPD Level 5 qualified or working towards the qualification.
• Have at least 2–3 years' experience in an HR advisory role or equivalent generalist HR position, including responsibility for employee relations matters.
• Practical experience supporting disciplinary, grievance, sickness absence, performance or capability processes.
• Sound working knowledge of employment legislation, HR policies and best practice, with the ability to apply these appropriately in practice.
• Experience advising and supporting line managers on people management matters and procedural requirements.
• Strong analytical skills, including experience interpreting workforce information and producing accurate management reports.
• Experience using HR systems and maintaining appropriate employee relations records and documentation.
• Strong organisational, planning and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage a varied workload independently.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to explain HR matters clearly and provide practical advice.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to exercise professional judgement, recognise risk and escalate matters appropriately.

Desirable

• Experience contributing to policy development, organisational change or HR service improvement initiatives.
• Experience supporting employee engagement, wellbeing, retention or organisational development projects.
• Experience developing or delivering line manager training, guidance or resources.
• Experience working within the charity or wider third-sector environment.

About the Organisation

Beatson Cancer Charity supports and enhances the treatment, care and wellbeing of current, former and future cancer patients and their families. Working in partnership with the NHS, The Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre and all related facilities. We also offer the wider community a unique opportunity to contribute to the advancement of cancer care.

About Glasgow North West CAB

Glasgow North West Citizens Advice Bureau (GNWCAB) is an independent charity founded in 1981. Each year we support over 5,000 people with over 18k pieces of advice, securing £3.5million for our community. Our mission is to end poverty and inequality by ensuring that people from all backgrounds are empowered through access to advice that changes lives and helps them affect positive change in their lives and the lives of those around them.

Staff benefit from access to a cycle to work scheme, blended working and a commitment to personal development.

GNWCAB Values

Kindness and Compassion: We care about people. We treat them with empathy, respect and understanding and listen without judgement.

Authenticity and Honesty: Our word is our bond. We are honest, we will set realistic expectations and will do what we say we will do.

Committed and determined: We are committed to take time to fully understand every issue, no matter how complex, and work determinedly and patiently towards the most effective solution for each individual.

Trust and Integrity: We create safe and respectful spaces where people feel secure to share openly, enabling us to provide the most effective support.

Welcoming and Passionate: We create a calm and supportive environment that breaks down barriers and builds trust. We approach every interaction with enthusiasm, giving our best to ensure people feel comfortable, valued, and confident to seek our help.

Listening: We listen with patience and respect, without interruption, creating an inclusive and positive environment. We remain attentive to both what is said and what is unspoken, ensuring people feel truly heard and understood.

About The Job

The role of Welfare Rights Adviser involves providing high-quality advice, guidance and support to individuals facing a range of advice topics including welfare benefits and debt. We are looking for client-focused individuals with experience of helping people maximise their income and access the support they are entitled to as part of a holistic advice approach.

Successful candidates will deliver advice and support through a range of channels, which may include face-to-face appointments at bureau and community locations, outreach services, telephone advice, webchat, email and other digital platforms. The precise nature and location of service delivery will depend on organisational needs and the skills, knowledge and experience of the successful candidates.

Advisers may work across a variety of projects and service areas and will be expected to provide accessible, high-quality support that meets the needs of clients and communities.

There will be strong emphasis on team working and the ability to work effectively and

closely with other agencies and partners.

You will have strong oral and written communication skills. We are also looking for a proven ability to work effectively and well organised. Proficiency in using a range of IT tools to carry out your work, including case management systems, benefit calculators, online forms and Microsoft Office applications is essential.

The posts will be deployed flexibly across bureau services and funded projects to meet client need and service priorities. The Advice Services Manager will determine work allocations, which may change over time and may include a combination of bureau appointments, outreach sessions and helpline shifts- in line with charity need. Candidates invited to interview will be given more details on the funded project they will be deployed to support and are invited to email our recruitment team should they require further information at this stage.

CommonWatt is a newly established Community Benefit Society formed by Edinburgh Communities Climate Action Network (ECCAN), Midlothian Climate Hub, East Lothian Climate Action Network and West Lothian Climate Action Network. It brings together the four partners to develop, own and operate renewable energy assets for community benefit across Edinburgh and the Lothians.

We are looking for a Business Development Officer to coordinate the development of CommonWatt’s community solar programme and help establish the business arrangements needed for its long-term success.

Clutter Chat is a dynamic and growing charity committed to using structured peer support groups to encourage, inspire and support individuals dealing with chronic clutter and hoarding issues. We became a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) in June 2020. We are dedicated to making a positive impact in our community.

We are seeking an experienced Development Worker to join our team and help us fulfil our current grant commitments by expanding volunteer engagement pathways, supporting our volunteers, and connecting them with appropriate training opportunities. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause and make a real difference in people’s lives.

AdvoCard is a well-established and highly regarded independent advocacy organisation based in Edinburgh. We stand alongside people whose voices too often go unheard, working with our advocacy partners to make sure their views are listened to and their rights are upheld.

This is an exciting opportunity to join us as a Children and Families Advocacy Worker, providing independent advocacy to parents and families who are facing social work intervention. Decisions about a child's care are among the most important and stressful a family can go through, and parents often tell us they feel unheard in the formal processes that shape their family's future. With advocacy support you can make sure they understand what is happening, know their rights and have their say.

What you will do

• Provide independent, issue-based advocacy to parents and family members involved with children's social work services
• Support advocacy partners to prepare for, attend and take part in Looked After and Accommodated Children (LAAC) reviews, Children's Hearings, permanence panels, child protection meetings and other formal meetings
• Help families understand their rights, the processes they are involved in and the options open to them
• Support advocacy partners to express their own views, wishes and concerns, and speak on their behalf where they ask you to
• Work alongside social work, the Children's Reporter, solicitors and other professionals while remaining fully independent of them
• Keep accurate case records and contribute to monitoring, reporting and the development of the service
• Work in line with the SIAA Independent Advocacy Principles, Standards and Code of Best Practice

About you

• A background in advocacy, social care or a related field in either the statutory or third sector
• Experience of working with families, particularly families involved with social work services, would be an advantage
• Knowledge of the Children's Hearings System and looked after children processes, or a willingness to learn quickly
• Confidence in formal meetings, and the ability to stay alongside people through difficult and emotional situations
• A non-judgemental, rights-based approach and a real commitment to independent advocacy
• Good organisational and written communication skills

You do not need to have worked in advocacy before. Full training is provided, and we are just as interested in your values, your approach and what you have learned from life as in your job titles.

Why work for us

We recognise that advocacy is an emotionally demanding role and we look after the people who work with us. As well as a supportive, experienced team, regular supervision and access to an established peer support group, you will receive:

• 42 days' holiday a year (pro rata)
• 8% employer pension contribution
• An Employee Assistance Programme, including a 24-hour support line, access to counselling and a personalised health dashboard
• Flexible working patterns and hybrid working
• Full induction and ongoing training, plus access to recognised, accredited certificates through the Skills Network

Our commitments to you

We hold recognised accreditations that shape how we recruit and how we support our staff:

• Disability Confident Committed employer. We are part of the UK Government's Disability Confident scheme. Our recruitment is inclusive and accessible, we make reasonable adjustments at every stage, and we support disabled staff to thrive at work.
• Equally Safe at Work. We are accredited through Equally Safe at Work, Scotland's employer programme for advancing gender equality and preventing violence against women. That means fair and flexible working practices and clear support for any member of staff affected by gender-based violence.
• Mindful Employer. We have signed the Mindful Employer Charter, committing us to support the mental health of our staff, to treat people with mental health conditions fairly in recruitment and employment, and to talk openly about wellbeing.

Guaranteed interview for disabled applicants

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria in the person specification. To opt in, simply tick the box on the application form. You decide what, if anything, you tell us about your disability, and we will ask everyone invited to interview whether they need any adjustments.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at AdvoCard.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and communities, so that our staff team reflects the people who use our service. We warmly welcome applications from people with lived experience, including experience of the care system, of social work involvement with their own family, of mental ill-health or of problematic substance use. Lived experience brings real insight to advocacy, and we value it. You can choose whether to draw on it in your application, and you never need to share personal details you are not comfortable with.

We are a movement for health creation, working to reduce health inequalities to enable the people of Scotland to live well. We believe that health is more than the absence of illness, and together with our members and partners we champion this belief. We collaborate to provide the national voice for third sector health organisations in Scotland. You can find out more in our Strategic Plan 2025-2030.

This is a unique part-time opportunity to join a high impact and ambitious organisation in a really valuable role to support Health Creation Scotland to address health inequalities.

The role of Business Support Officer will be pivotal to our success, impact and ability to delivery our new Strategic Plan. You will provide crucial support to our Board, Chief Executive and members, working as part of a highly effective team. You will strive to continuously improve the experience of key stakeholders and utilise your skills to provide efficient and effective systems.

Please note, this role is office based in Edinburgh with opportunity for hybrid working.

Benefits: Pro-rata - 38 days of leave including annual leave, public holidays, office closure days. 6% pension employer contribution (terms and conditions apply), death in service insurance.