The Policy Lead role is critical in supporting the development, delivery and coordination of See Me’s policy strategy, to achieve our vision and strategic aims. In this role, you will work with colleagues, volunteers, people and partners with diverse lived experience to produce engaging, high-quality policy outputs that are credible and informed by data and emerging evidence about the nature, scale and impact of mental health stigma. Working with the Director and Programme Managers, you will create clear policy position papers and briefings that centres tackling mental health stigma and discrimination, taking account of other forms of discrimination as relevant.

You will co-ordinate and lead a joint approach to policy influencing and stakeholder engagement & empowerment through carrying out a comprehensive stakeholder mapping to inform a policy plan that ensures action on mental health stigma and discrimination is prioritised, understood, and acted upon. Working with See Me colleagues you will support the ongoing monitoring of the impact of work and prioritise amendments to policy plan as part of the wider delivery plan required to ensure See Me continues to engage with key audiences purposefully and in ways that support delivery of the programmes outcomes.

For more information, including full job description and application/interview guidance, please download our recruitment pack.

The Project Officer (No More Shame) will co-ordinate and support delivery of the partnership project ‘No More Shame’ specifically leading on the See Me deliverables. This role works in partnership with colleagues in SAMH, Combat Stress, and local area peer networks & groups to understand and tackle mental health stigma and discrimination experienced by ex‑service women in Scotland, and fulfil the requirements of the project plan agreed with the Armed Forces Covenant Trust.

Key milestones for the programme involve:

• Peer engagement and research to test the findings of a literature review.
• Support the peer/volunteer role with Combat Stress.
• Support the pilot of The Changing Rooms With SAMH.
• Co- produce a campaign with ex-service women.
• Co-ordinate activity to build a peer led movement to highlight the issues, advocate and influence change in policy and practice in health care services (including mental health).
• Support SAMH to develop a Peer-led Toolkit to support transitions.
• Support evaluation of the project.

For more information, including full job description and application/interview guidance, please download our recruitment pack.

The Programme Manager (Communities and Priority Groups) makes a distinct contribution to tackling mental health stigma and discrimination in Scotland. They lead a programme of work that is designed to identify, understand and challenge mental health stigma and discrimination as it is experienced by different people, in groups and communities across Scotland using approaches underpinned by community development, human rights and equalities principles. They drive forward action at four levels (structural, cultural, institutional and personal) seeking to move beyond universal approaches, towards targeted, equitable and culturally safe solutions underpinned by lived experience and community led action.

The Programme Manager provides strategic leadership and works with the Director and colleagues in Mental Health Foundation, Penumbra and See Me to ensure diverse lived experience data, evidence, learning and leadership is prioritised and centred in the research programme, three national change programmes (workplaces, education and mental health services), in our community focused work and in our policy, communications and media work. Through community development approaches the manager will engage with volunteers, people, partners and grassroots organisations with lived and living experience of mental health stigma and discrimination; working with them to understand, challenge and influence systemic change.

For more information, including full job description and application/interview guidance, please download our recruitment pack.

The Programme Manager (Workplaces) makes a distinct contribution to tackling mental health stigma and discrimination in Scotland. They lead a programme of work that is designed to identify, understand and challenge mental health stigma and discrimination as it is experienced by employees and employers in workplaces across Scotland. The approach centres on mainstreaming action on mental health stigma and discrimination as a core part of a mentally healthy workplace approach. It is framed on international evidence of whole organisation approaches to reducing mental health stigma. The post holder will drive forward action at four levels (structural, cultural, institutional and personal) seeking to move beyond universal approaches, towards targeted, equitable and culturally safe solutions underpinned by lived experience leadership and community led action.

They will lead, facilitate and contribute to strategic partnerships and alliances at local, national and UK level to take forward activity to deliver the Workplace Programme commitments within the annual delivery plan. This will involve driving improvements in policy, leadership, culture, practice and continuous improvement to reduce mental health stigma and discrimination in workplaces in line with national policy, the emerging business case from investment and to respond to rising levels of reported stigma and discrimination in workplaces across all sectors.

The role will seek to mainstream activity in workplaces based on emerging data and research, evidence-based practice, lived experience led action and by mainstreaming anti stigma actions linked to their continuous improvement plan. The post holder will ensure high-quality programme delivery, strong partnership, focusing on leadership and management, strategic influence, and impactful lived experience involvement across all areas of work.

For more information, including full job description and application/interview guidance, please download our recruitment pack.

The Stirlingshire Monitoring and Control Officer (MCO) will contribute to the protection of the Highland Line (HL), a coast-to-coast control zone which aims to prevent grey squirrels from moving north from Central Scotland into the red strongholds of the Highlands and Grampians. Progressed through a programme of targeted grey squirrel monitoring and control, you’ll help support the protection and expansion of red squirrel populations in accordance with the Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels strategy. This role requires an approachable individual with experience in mammal control work that enjoys working outdoors and interacting with people.

Main objectives:

Delivering responsive and strategic grey squirrel control in the region primarily from the shores and islands of Loch Lomond, heading east to Callander and the Teith Valley to Doune; develop regional Rapid Response Monitoring networks in the region; recruit and train volunteers and external partners in grey squirrel control and monitoring; build relations with local landowners and stakeholders; and support the Argyll and West Dumbartonshire MCO with removal of grey squirrels from the Loch Lomond islands.

This includes:

• Carry out responsive and strategic grey squirrel control through trapping in priority areas
• Plan and support the development and expansion of a regional Rapid Response Monitoring (RRM) networks
• Assist with recruiting and provide appropriate training to volunteers and external partners in grey squirrel control, monitoring and detection methods
• Where required, carry out Operational Monitoring (OM) to assess squirrel presence e.g. feeder boxes and/or camera traps
• Monitor the spread of the squirrel pox virus through the Central Lowlands by carrying out trapping and testing in sampling survey squares
• Collect and maintain records on monitoring and trapping efforts using Excel, ArcGIS and the SSRS Hub (database) and contribute to reporting on project performance.
• Encourage interest in local red squirrel conservation with relevant local communities, landowners and stakeholders through media and events
• Support the Argyll and West Dumbartonshire MCO with the removal of grey squirrels from the Loch Lomond Islands through trapping and targeted shooting

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• A degree or equivalent qualification in ecology, countryside management or related discipline.
• A minimum two years’ experience in a relevant field, including practical wildlife management/ invasive non-native species control.
• Experience in collecting, maintaining and reporting standardised ecological data.
• Experience of working with landowners, gamekeepers, foresters and the public.
• Experience recruiting, training and supporting volunteers to undertake active conservation work.
• A good understanding of conservation principles, practices and legislation.
• Knowledge of native tree species and familiarity with the Trossachs and Stirlingshire area (advantageous).
• Willingness to occasionally work out of normal working hours.
• A full clean driving licence.
• Possess, or be willing and eligible to obtain, a Firearms licence.

Benefits

• Flexi time/hybrid working
• Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and pension schemes
• Weekly wellness hour
• Generous Sick pay allowance
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
• Training and Development focus

Job Purpose

To support the delivery of the Cashback for Communities programme, working with young people aged 14–21. The post holder will engage, support and inspire young people through positive activities, helping them develop confidence, life skills, employability, wellbeing and resilience while encouraging positive choices and reducing involvement in antisocial behaviour.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, organising and delivering engaging group work and one-to-one support sessions for young people aged 14–21.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with young people, encouraging their participation and ongoing engagement in the programme.
• Support young people to identify personal goals and develop skills, confidence and aspirations.
• Deliver activities that promote health, wellbeing, teamwork, leadership and personal development.
• Support the recruitment and retention of participants, ensuring sessions are welcoming, inclusive and accessible.
• Work alongside partner agencies, schools and community organisations to support young people's needs.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, progress and outcomes in line with programme requirements.
• Contribute to monitoring and evaluation by collecting feedback, case studies and evidence of impact.
• Promote safeguarding and ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of all participants.
• Act as a positive role model, promoting equality, diversity and inclusion at all times.
• Attend team meetings, training and supervision sessions as required.
• Support occasional evening or weekend activities where necessary.

Person Specification

Essential

• Experience working with young people aged 14–21 in a youth work, community, education or similar setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with young people from a range of backgrounds.
• Understanding of the challenges affecting young people and barriers to participation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good organisational and record-keeping skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality and inclusion.
• Flexible and enthusiastic approach to supporting young people.

Desirable

• Youth Work qualification or relevant experience.
• Experience delivering employability, wellbeing, sports, arts or community-based programmes.
• Knowledge of the Cashback for Communities programme and its aims.
• First Aid qualification.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people.
• A supportive and friendly working environment.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Flexible working across three days per week (18 hours).
• The chance to contribute to a nationally recognised programme supporting young people across Scotland.

Love Glasgow’s heritage? Help steer Glasgow Building Preservation Trust’s strategic direction

We are seeking new voluntary board members to join our board of trustees.

Glasgow Building Preservation Trust is a charity which rescues and re-purposes historic buildings across Glasgow.

We have a legacy of over 40 years of working throughout the city, returning buildings at risk back to their communities from The Briggait, to Castlemilk Stables, Glasgow’s blue police boxes and amazing places like Kelvingrove Bandstand.

We introduced Doors Open Days to the UK and still run the much-loved Glasgow Doors Open Days Festival every September, providing free access to historic buildings and exclusive talks, walks, tours and other experiences.

We believe deeply that heritage and history are for everyone and work hard to help Glaswegians remember and celebrate their city’s stories.

No previous trustee experience is required. Please see our role description, and Reach Volunteering’s guide to Becoming a Trustee for more information.

Successful candidates will be offered attendance to Culture & Business Scotland’s Introduction to Being a Board Member training to ensure you have the tools to help us.

We believe that our board should reflect Glasgow’s diversity and particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic backgrounds.

We encourage applications from people with experience in finance, law or fundraising/philanthropy at this time, but we are also interested in good people from all professional backgrounds.

The board meets four times a year, and trustees might also attend interim and sub-committee meetings and Trust events in addition to this.

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.

Richmond’s Hope is recruiting for a chair of the Board of Trustees

As Chair of Richmond’s Hope, you will help govern the charity, ensuring we remain legally compliant, financially sound, and true to our mission. Trustees are not involved in day-to-day operations but provide strategic oversight and support to the leadership team. The Chair supports the CEO.

The term of office is three years with an option to serve a further three year term.

All trustees must have or be prepared to gain an understanding of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities inherent in the role and be eligible to act as a Charity Trustee.

Role description:

Leadership

• Leading the Board effectively
• Setting Board culture
• Managing trustee performance and development
• Ensuring effective decision making

Governance

• Monitoring risk
• Board succession planning
• Governance review
• Compliance oversight

CEO relationship

• Supporting and challenging the CEO
• Performance review
• Acting as a sounding board

Delegation and accountability

• External profile
• Representing the charity
• Supporting fundraising introductions
• Stakeholder engagement

Person Specification

Essential

• Experience serving as a trustee or non-executive director
• Experience chairing meetings and facilitating discussion
• Strong strategic thinking skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Commitment to the mission and values of Richmond's Hope
• Understanding of good governance

Desirable

• Previous Chair experience
• Fundraising or income generation expertise
• Finance experience
• Public sector, NHS or social care knowledge
• Legal or HR expertise

Shape the Future of Inverclyde: Join The Newark Trust Board

Got a passion for Inverclyde and a drive to create real change? The Newark Trust is looking for enthusiastic new Trustees to help steer our funding and transform local lives.

As a grant-making charity, we focus our resources where they matter most:

• Fighting Child Poverty
• Assisting Children & Young People
• Upgrading Local Spaces via our Community Places Fund

No Board Experience? No Problem.

You don’t need a background in governance—we provide full training, a thorough induction, and ongoing support. What we care about most is your perspective, energy, and commitment to our community.

We want a Board that reflects the people we serve. We particularly welcome applications from women (who are currently underrepresented on our Board) and individuals with lived or professional experience in:

• Local community & third-sector work
• Tackling child poverty & supporting additional needs
• Education & local lived insight

The Commitment

• 6 meetings a year (rotating between in-person in Port Glasgow and online)
• 1 annual strategy day plus occasional working groups
• Visits to Inverclyde organisations that The Newark Trust supports