We're looking for a Communications Manager to lead, oversee all the marketing, communications, and engagement functions for The Challenges Group. Working to increase our visibility as a purpose-led enterprise development organisation amongst our various audiences.

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An exciting new opportunity has arisen within Spirit of Springburn SCIO for a Project Manager.

Working in the Heart of the community, Spirit of Springburn are looking for an all-rounder to help manage community support and local volunteers, and help to develop and regenerate Springburn along with other partners. Working with the Chair, this role will add experience to an already developing charity but will bring a new perspective and enthusiasm to the work.

Job Overview:

As Project Manager you will be responsible for the day-to-day running and management of Springburn Community Hub, and the volunteers. From recruiting, training and management of hub volunteers to ensuring that service users get the best possible support we have on offer and that they are made to feel welcome. Based in Springburn Shopping Centre, you will oversee the running of the various services in the community hub unit, such as Springburn Community Fridge, the Heritage group, the small community café and other ad hoc support services such as advice on local services and signposting. You will be required to manage volunteers to cover daily services and will be expected to work hand-in hand, during busy times.

The community hub is a dynamic environment where no two days are the same. therefore, in this role you will be expected to be able to problem solve and manage in various environments.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Take a leading role in Spirit of Springburn governance and admin
• Open and run Springburn Community Hub on a day-to-day basis
• Recruit, train and manage hub volunteers in their various roles
• Daily supervision of Hub Co-ordinator/s and volunteers ensuring sufficient support to cover hub services
• Manage hub record-keeping (financial, HR and service users’ info),
• Assist in the development of hub services and key projects (Fridge, Heritage, H&W etc)
• Ensure all policies and procedures are strictly adhered to and health and safety regulations compliance.
• Update the Spirit of Springburn Board on matters ongoing in the community hub
• And all other reasonable duties that can be expected to follow in this role as manager of a front-facing community support service.

We’re Hiring: People Business Partner – Join Our Team!

Are you a strategic HR professional looking for an opportunity to make a real impact? We’re seeking a People Business Partner to play a key role in shaping our people strategy, driving employee engagement and cultivating a high-performance culture.

What You’ll Do:

• Partner with senior leaders to shape workforce strategies
• Advise and support managers on employee relations casework
• Drive employee engagement & foster a high-performance culture
• Lead change management & organisational development initiatives
• Champion diversity, equity & inclusion in the workplace
• Use data-driven insights to influence business decisions

What We’re Looking For:

• CIPD Level 5 (or working towards)
• Proven experience in a People/HR Business Partner role
• Strong knowledge of employment law & HR best practices
• Ability to influence & build relationships at all levels
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset

Blackwood offers a range of employee benefits, including:

• Comprehensive induction and personal development opportunities
• Company sick pay scheme on completion of probationary period
• 34 days’ holiday per annum, pro rata for part-time hours
• Company pension scheme and Death in Service Benefit
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme Help@hand

All successful candidates will be required to become a PVG scheme member.

Blackwood are committed to diversity and inclusion and as an accredited Disability Confident Employer, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the post.

Are you a strategic leader passionate about supporting Stirling’s third sector? We are seeking a Chair of the Board to guide Stirlingshire Voluntary Enterprise (SVE) and help shape a thriving network of charities, social enterprises, and community organisations.

SVE is the partnership and development agency for the third sector in Stirling. As the local Third Sector Interface (TSI), we support and empower charities, social enterprises, and volunteer-led groups to create lasting social impact.

About the Role

As Chair, you will provide strategic leadership and ensure that the Board operates effectively in alignment with SVE’s purpose, vision, and values. Key responsibilities include:

• Governance & Strategy – Oversee the Board’s strategic direction, ensuring strong governance, accountability, and financial sustainability.
• Leadership & Collaboration – Support and guide the CEO while respecting the distinction between governance and operational management.
• Board Effectiveness – Foster an inclusive and collaborative Board environment, ensuring all Trustees contribute effectively to decision-making.
• Stakeholder Engagement – Act as an ambassador for SVE, representing the organisation to key stakeholders, funders, and partners.
• Risk & Performance Management – Ensure that risks are managed appropriately and that performance is measured against strategic objectives.

Who We’re Looking For

We are seeking an experienced leader with:

• A strong background in governance, strategic leadership, or Board management.
• Experience in financial oversight and risk management.
• A commitment to SVE’s vision, mission, and values.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

We are looking for an experienced communication professional to join Inspiring Scotland’s small, but effective and ambitious communication team. Alongside the Communications Manager and Communications Assistant, you will plan and deliver activity to engage and influence a range of stakeholders including Scottish Charities, The Scottish Government, Trusts and Foundations, and private individuals.

What’s in it for you?

• Salary: £29,500 to £30,500 pa
• Full time: 35h per week
• Employer pension contribution 9.25%
• Private Medical Insurance
• Medicash plan

We are a flexible employer and offer an excellent benefits package. We have won or been nominated for Family Friendly Awards three times. We also have been nominated for Best Flexible Working Initiative – sponsored by Flexibility Works. Inspiring Scotland is committed Living Wage and Disability Confident Employer.

Have you considered joining a Board? Maybe The Time Is Now!

Do you have self-awareness and independence of thought? Can you analyse key information? Are you performance orientated? Can you communicate well with others and form stakeholder relationships? Have you got experience in a leadership role and are used to making difficult decisions?

If so, we’d love to hear from you!

We are looking for committed individuals from a variety of professional and diverse backgrounds to join our Board to be part of a people centred organisation on an exciting change journey. Supported by technology and data, we are transforming how we work and deliver services to our customers. We would particularly welcome applications from those with housing or legal experience and groups who are often under-represented to strengthen diversity across our Board and be reflective of the society we live in today.

At Trust we are values driven

• We love to learn
• We believe in better
• We are here for each other

If you share in our values and have the time and expertise to support us in our efforts, as a sector leading charitable organisation, to make a difference to people’s lives, we would love to hear from you. Good digital skills are required for the role.

What you will get in return

• Great professional development
• Training opportunities
• Enhance your network and knowledge
• Satisfaction in giving something back
• Out of pocket expenses (such as travel expenses and a contribution to childcare for attending meetings)

Time Commitment

• 6 x in-person Board meetings per year, usually held in Edinburgh on a Thursday mid-afternoon (with pre-reading of board papers in advance of meetings)
• 2 in-person strategic away days (taking place over 2 days with an overnight stay)
• Annual visits to housing developments across Scotland
• Option to attend sector and other events throughout the year

About us

The Wellbeing Economy Alliance Scotland (WEAll Scotland) is Scotland’s network of organisations and individuals committed to transforming our economy. We are working together to create a Wellbeing Economy in Scotland where people and planet can thrive.

WEAll Scotland was officially founded in June 2018 and is a registered charity. It is the most established local hub of the global Wellbeing Economy Alliance. Across the country, the purpose of the economy and dominant model of growth is being reconsidered, with pioneering projects underway across different sectors. The Scottish hub emerged from the energy here to accelerate system change and to transform our economy into one that serves people and communities, first and foremost, while respecting our natural environment.

With a significant number of renowned partners, WEAll Scotland aims to amplify the work already underway in order to drive change by co-creating, testing and campaigning for alternative policies, practices and models, and identifying cross-sectoral opportunities. The hub offers vital coordination and strategic direction, which are required at a national level to support Scotland to lead the way towards fundamental system change.

Our membership has grown significantly in recent years. We have organised high profile events, supported policy change and been instrumental in the development of the Wellbeing Economy movement in Scotland. You can find out more on our website.

WEAll Scotland is a highly respected organisation with substantial influence on the adoption of the Wellbeing Economy agenda in Scotland. Find out more about our staff team, board and volunteers.

About the role

WEAll Scotland is looking for an experienced and highly organised Administration and Events Officer to provide operational and event support to the organisation. In this role you will be responsible for maintaining the operational systems of the organisation ensuring that WEAll Scotland functions effectively to achieve its mission of building a Wellbeing Economy that serves people and planet. You will also work with the team to administer engaging and inspiring meetings, events and workshops to build the Wellbeing Economy movement in Scotland.

Since 2003, the Lanarkshire Deaf Hub has been committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment, fostering a thriving space where deaf communities across Lanarkshire can connect, communicate, and collaborate. After 21 years, with a new development strategy in the pipeline to transform our organisation into a dynamic hub of activities, we are committed to delivering innovative programmes, projects, and services that cater to the diverse needs of deaf communities across Lanarkshire. Due to retirement, we are seeking to welcome a skilled part-time Administrative Officer to join our team, working 25 hours per week. The National Lottery Community Fund funds this post.

This role presents an exciting opportunity to contribute to the smooth operation of our organisation’s operation and positively impact deaf communities across Lanarkshire and Scotland. The successful candidate should be enthusiastic, motivated, and possess strong administrative, financial, ICT, and communication skills. The post requires someone who will always be polite to members, colleagues and staff. The role will include general administrative support and reception duties, including managing office operations, reporting on events, handling calls, responding to emails, greeting visitors, and assisting with financial reporting and payroll. The post-holder will work closely with the Interim Manager, the Board of Trustees, and other team members to ensure that our services are well-run, of high quality, meet the needs of deaf communities, and achieve its goals.

Tasks will include responsibility for general correspondence, office duties such as stationery orders, supporting tasks such as recruitment, and other administrative tasks, as well as collaborating with all team members to ensure good safeguarding practices in all aspects of the scheme’s work. This role requires a flexible approach to working evenings and weekends.

Youth Theatre Arts Scotland (YTAS) is looking for a part-time Company Manager to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who is motivated by enabling progress, implementing improvement and providing support.

We are looking for someone who excels at organising, is methodical and forward-thinking, and who is confident in supporting and leading a team. Sound working experience of HR practices will also be essential to your success in this role.

YTAS is the national development agency and umbrella body for Scotland’s youth theatre sector. Our vision is for universal access to quality youth theatre activity across Scotland and universal recognition of its impact. We believe in helping others, community, collaboration, excellence and joy.

The Company Manager position is an excellent opportunity to join a motivated team whose work over the next three years will be supported by multi-year funding recently awarded by Creative Scotland.

In this key leadership role, you will ensure the smooth running of our organisation, working alongside the CEO to oversee company operations, strategic planning and programme delivery. You will support a passionate staff team, fostering a well-managed, collaborative and positive work environment, where people thrive. This role will offer you the chance to achieve to this, and to help drive our vision forward.

We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities. As a flexible-working organisation and a PiPA (Parents and Carers in Performing Arts) partner, we’re happy to discuss ways that allow you to balance caring responsibilities with your working life.

Join Us at a Defining Moment for Be United

This is an exciting time for Be United having recently secured £559,829 in Multi-Year Funding from Creative Scotland, we are entering a new phase of growth—and we’re looking for a bold, strategic leader to help shape our next chapter. As Chair of Trustees, you will play a key role in driving our mission forward— championing and empowering Scotland’s Black creative community while ensuring Be United continues to grow as a leading force for equity in the Scottish Cultural Sector.

Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic leader who shares Be United’s passion for shaping an equitable cultural sector in Scotland.

Candidates should have:

• Proven leadership experience at a senior level (governance or operational).
• Strong knowledge of the arts, charity sector, or relevant fields such as creative industries and business.
• High financial acumen, with the ability to understand and navigate budgets.
• Experience in recruitment and board or organisational development is particularly welcomed as we continue to strengthen our governance structure.

What you will receive:

• Opportunity to lead a dynamic team.
• Be part of leading strategic change within Scottish creative sector.
• Access and opportunity to enjoy a range of music and live events.
• Visibility as a leader working within a growing charity in Scotland.
• Ability to contribute to the mission and ambitions of Be United.
• In person team training in Edinburgh or Glasgow

As Chair, You Will:

• Provide leadership to the Board of Trustees, ensuring they offer strong strategic direction and fulfil their governance responsibilities effectively.
• Hold the Board and Senior Leadership Team accountable for delivering Be United’s mission, ensuring that trustees are engaged and leading with excellence.
• Work closely with the CEO to ensure the organisation is thriving and growing.
• Support with recruitment and development to maintain a diverse, skilled, and engaged team that reflects the needs of the organisation.
• Act as a key ambassador for Be United, representing the charity at events, networking opportunities, and meetings with funders and stakeholders.
• Strengthen partnerships with the arts, education, and community sectors, working alongside the CEO to build strategic relationships that advance Be United’s mission.
• Leverage networks to support fundraising efforts, whether through connecting with funders, corporate partners, or high-value individual donors.
• Maintain oversight of the development of trading arm, supporting the CEO and team to establish and develop Be United’s trading ability.

About Be United

"Championing creativity. No limits, no barriers." Be United is a registered Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation founded in 2014. We believe that ensuring diversity in the creative industries is not just a matter of fairness or representation—it is crucial for the vibrancy of the arts, the health of the economy, and the progression of an equitable Scottish society.

We are committed to advocating, nurturing, and championing Black people working in the performing arts, screen, and event sectors in Scotland. We create platforms and opportunities that empower people to define their own success.

Our values are:

• Equity: Creating a more equitable world, society, and sector.
• Empowerment: Enabling ourselves and others to reach their fullest potential.
• Excellence: Striving to go beyond expectations and make an impact.

For the last decade, Be United has actively provided opportunities for Black artists working in the Scottish creative sector. Our impact includes:

• 27,000+ audience members engaged through our performance development programmes.
• £180,000+ in earned income generated for Scotland’s Black community through film and television work having cast 500 people in Amazon Prime’s Anansi Boys.
• 400+ creatives employed through Be United initiatives.
• A growing portfolio of high-profile events, including Edinburgh Festival Carnival, Edinburgh Fringe events, Key Creatives, and Producing the Future.

With the backing of Multi-Year Funding, our key objective for 2025-28 is to support 500 Black people in Scotland to enter or progress in the creative industries. The next three years will mark a major step-change for Be United, delivering an ambitious plan that expands our reach and deepens our impact.

In a recent survey by Creative Scotland, Arts & Diversity Survey, half of respondents in the minority ethnic or mixed groups state their ethnicity was a barrier, with a quarter stating it is a significant or very significant barrier. This compares with 5% of white respondents.

The need for change is clear. As Chair, you’ll play a vital role in shaping a fairer, more inclusive creative sector in Scotland.

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