Putting people at the heart of our work

Foundation Scotland puts people at the heart of its work. We rely on the expertise, trust and experience we’ve gained in the last 30 years working with communities, philanthropists and companies all over Scotland.

Our people are passionate experts in bringing lasting, positive change to Scotland’s communities. We take great pride in supporting local projects by taking a personal approach to every meeting and decision. We’re in a unique position to fully understand communities’ needs and fund solutions that will make a difference.

Our work is nationwide. We’re working with different industries, funding various projects from renewables to digital, through to arts and heritage. Our people are always challenged and have an opportunity to learn and grow. In short - no two days are the same. Ultimately, our work is highly rewarding, and the best part is seeing the real impact we can make within Scottish communities. If you share our passion for shaping Scotland’s communities' future, think about joining our team.

We currently have a vacancy for a Community Funds Adviser

About the role

We have an excellent opportunity for a well organised and motivated individual to join our Communities team to run a portfolio of community benefit funds across Dumfries & Galloway with particular focus on Wigtownshire.

Our Communities Team works with communities across Scotland to devise and implement their own strategies for place-based funds coming from a range of sources, notably renewables businesses. We provide fund governance, grant administration and related services for a range of commercial and community-sector clients, combined with a commitment to community-led approaches. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, thrives on new challenges, and is passionate about making a meaningful difference for communities.

About you

Reporting to a Community Funds Manager, you will bring experience in grant making, excellent interpersonal and facilitation skills, the ability to learn and adapt quickly and a strong understanding of community-led approaches. More detail about the role and experience required is available in the job description/person specification which can be found here.

MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE TO OUR COMMUNITY

We’re recruiting a Development Manager!

Turn local ambition into lasting community impact

We’ve secured £3.5 million towards our proposed £6 million Community Hub, raised £430,000 for our free-to-use Community Pump Track, and own and manage three community woodlands. Now we’re ready for our next chapter.

Dalgety Community Trust is seeking an ambitious, resourceful Development Manager to help unlock funding, develop community assets, build partnerships and create lasting benefits for Dalgety Bay, Hillend and the surrounding area.

As our first employee, you’ll work closely with trustees, volunteers and local partners to turn big ideas into practical results and build a stronger, more sustainable charity.

What will you do?

• Secure funding and grow income: Develop funding opportunities, lead applications and build relationships with funders, businesses and public-sector partners.
• Develop projects and assets: Progress our Community Hub, Pump Track and other community assets, creating sustainable plans for their future.
• Strengthen the organisation: Turn strategic priorities into action, improve systems and governance, and build long-term financial resilience.
• Inspire community involvement: Support volunteers, develop local leadership and strengthen relationships with residents and community organisations.
• Plan for lasting impact: Build strategic partnerships, demonstrate our social and environmental impact, and shape our long-term income strategy and future plans.

What are we looking for?

You’ll bring:

• Experience in fundraising, income generation, business development or securing resources.
• Strong project management, organisational and financial skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• The initiative to work independently, solve problems and turn plans into action.

Experience in charities, community development, grant funding, capital projects, asset management or volunteer development would be an advantage. Relevant experience and transferable skills matter more than formal qualifications.

Above all, you’ll be proactive, approachable and motivated by making a genuine difference. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

What we offer

• £35,000 annual salary, plus up to £2,000 discretionary performance-related payment.
• 36-hour working week with home-based, but with a requirement to be active in the community including some evening and weekend work.
• Annual leave of 25 days in Year 1, rising to 28 days in Year 2 and 30 days in Year 3, plus public holidays.
• 3% employer pension contribution, IT equipment, telephone and reasonable work-related travel expenses.
• The opportunity to shape a growing charity and leave a lasting community legacy.

The appointment: January 2027–December 2029 is the planned programme. The initial appointment is for one year, with continuation into Years 2 and 3, dependent on securing further funding. Regular community engagement is essential, with some evening and weekend work.

Join our Board – Culture & Business Scotland is recruiting!

Could you help to bridge Scotland's business and culture sectors?

We’re seeking new Board members to join Culture & Business Scotland from February 2027.

As a one of our Board members, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Champion leadership, philanthropy and sponsorship in Scotland
• Use your lived or professional experience to make a real impact
• Play your part in a dynamic, inclusive and national charity

If you’re passionate about the power of culture and business working together, we’d love to hear from you.

This is your chance to contribute to our mission and help guide our strategic direction. You don’t need previous board experience – just a commitment to collaboration, creativity and impact.

Greener Kirkcaldy is a community-led charity working locally to bring people together, take positive action on the climate emergency and support people through fuel poverty and food insecurity. We deliver a range of projects, events and skills training to achieve the needs and goals of local people – building resilience as a community and working towards a future where everyone can live better and tread more lightly on our planet.

Based in the heart of Kirkcaldy – with a community building, training kitchen, bike shop and garden – we carry out activities across Kirkcaldy and work with partners to deliver projects across Fife.

Part of our core team, you will support the day-to-day operational running of our key sites, including our community building at 8 East Fergus Place, the community garden and cabin at Ravenscraig Walled Garden, and our Active Travel Hub and bike shop on Kirkcaldy High Street.

The Role

We are looking for a Caretaker and Facilities Assistant to play a key role in ensuring our facilities are welcoming, clean, safe, secure, and well-maintained for staff, volunteers, participants, hirers, and visitors.

The successful applicant will enjoy practical problem-solving and take pride in maintaining community spaces through routine DIY, minor repairs, housekeeping, and proactive site inspections. A central part of the role involves keeping our spaces safe and compliant by carrying out statutory compliance checks—such as weekly fire alarm tests, monthly emergency lighting and extinguisher inspections, and routine health and safety checks.

You will work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, and contractors, as well as use our digital tools to easily capture visit details, track maintenance issues, and keep site records up to date. Whether you are setting up rooms and equipment for events or acting as a keyholder for our venues, you will be committed to helping create safe, efficient, and welcoming environments for everyone across Greener Kirkcaldy.

Working at Greener Kirkcaldy

We want our town to be a good place to live and work. We believe in a future where everyone has a say in what happens locally, people are working together to protect our environment and those in hardship are supported to live well. That includes our staff and volunteers.

Working at Greener Kirkcaldy involves being part of a positive, collaborative and social team. Our culture is really important to us. We promote equality, diversity and openness. We have a strong focus on staff wellbeing and development and encourage staff initiative and ideas.

Benefits of working for Greener Kirkcaldy

• Flexible and hybrid working
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and sick pay
• Excellent wellbeing, training and development opportunities
• Generous annual leave, with the flexibility to take time off at times that matter most to you
• Social events

Diversity and inclusion

We want Greener Kirkcaldy to be an inclusive and diverse charity where everyone feels supported, valued and able to be themselves. We take part in Fife Centre for Equalities’ Equality Pathfinders programme. We also take part in the Race Equality Environmental Programme facilitated by CEMVO Scotland. Our Equalities Action Plan sets out the steps we are taking to improve diversity and inclusion.

To achieve our vision of Kirkcaldy as a greener and fairer place to live, we need a diverse team. We encourage applications from people of any background. We know that our sector particularly lacks staff and volunteers with Minority Ethnic backgrounds and disabled people. If you identify as Minority Ethnic or have a disability, we welcome your application.

If you need additional support to apply or take part in the recruitment process, please contact our Operations Manager Dianne Girvan. Email dianne@greenerkirkcaldy.org.uk.

As the charitable subsidiary of West of Scotland Housing Association (WSHA), Willowacre Trust’s overarching aim is to tackle social and economic disadvantage and impact on tenancy sustainment within the communities served by WSHA. We want a staff team and Board that shares our values and puts customers at the centre of service delivery.

Willowacre Trust are looking for new Retirement Assistant for their sheltered housing complex in Bulldale Place, Yoker who shares our values and will use them to guide the way they work on a daily basis.

At WSHA, we pride ourselves on being more than just a landlord. With over 60 years of history and more than 4,500 homes across the West of Scotland, our mission is to listen, adapt, and improve the lives of our customers.

Our values - respect, inclusive, integrity, improvement and support - guide everything we do.

We’re also proud of our people:

• 84% of staff say WSHA is a great place to work
• 40 days annual leave, plus hybrid flexibility
• Investors in People Gold accreditation, reflecting our dedication to wellbeing
• Free access to a comprehensive Employee Support Service
• Healthcare plan for you and your family
• Cycle to work scheme and secure bike storage
• Free flu jags and annual health checks

About the Role

The post holder will provide enhanced housing management services to older tenants living in retirement/sheltered housing accommodation.

Driven by compassion and kindness, you will build positive relationships with older tenants. You will encourage tenants to participate in groups, events and decisions which affect their lives.

The core hours for the provision of this service are generally between 9 am until 1pm Monday to Friday, although some flexibility on start and finish times would be considered.

You will play a key role in:

• Providing advice and assistance to encourage tenants to maintain the condition of their tenancy.
• Encouraging tenants participation in issues that affect them and the community they live in.
• Assisting tenants to resolve or prevent housing debt by signposting to appropriate support including Money or Energy Advice Services and other internal and external support services
• Welcoming new tenants by providing a new tenant visit to all new retirement/sheltered housing tenants, assisting them to settle and get the most out of the retirement site

About You

• Excellent communication and engagement skills including face to face and telephone liaison’.
• Competent IT and office 365 skills, includes the use of outlook
• Experience of delivering older people’s services or similar
• Experience of working in partnership with internal and external agencies to meet the needs of older people
• Experience of providing advice and assistance encouraging tenants to maintain the condition of their tenancy

Inclusive Employer

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and particularly encourage candidates from disabled, Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds. We are a Disability Confident organisation and guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

Glasgow-based mental health charity Common Wheel is seeking a Volunteer Trustee Treasurer to join its Board

Organisation profile

Our vision is that people with mental illness in Glasgow can live a meaningful and satisfying life and contribute to society.

Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing, increase skills and reduce isolation through the provision of supported, meaningful activities for people with mental illness and dementia.

Our values are Care, Equality, Positivity and Partnership

We currently provide four principal activities as well as “drop-in” sessions at various Glasgow locations:

• Bicycle building, maintenance and repair at workshops in Maryhill and Bridgeton
• Participatory music, in a variety of settings
• Carnival art – creating art in all forms.
• Indoor climbing

We support people living in the local community, on hospital wards and in care homes. Over 500 people a year benefit from the work we do.

We will have an annual turnover of just under £300K and a permanent workforce of approximately seven staff, supported by volunteers and freelancers who help deliver our programmes.

Who are we looking for?

This is a volunteer role joining the existing Board of Trustees. The Treasurer will be a full trustee and will provide leadership and assurance on Common Wheel’s finances, while sharing collective responsibility for the charity’s governance and strategic direction.

We are particularly keen to hear from candidates with financial management, accounting or audit experience. A recognised accountancy qualification is welcome, but it is not essential where applicants can demonstrate strong financial literacy, sound judgement and experience of explaining financial information clearly to non-financial colleagues.

Experience of charity finance, governance, budgeting, risk management, reserves planning, payroll, funding or regulatory reporting would be valuable. The Treasurer should be collaborative and willing to work constructively with the Chair, Charity Manager, external Finance Manager, staff, trustees, independent examiner or auditor, and external advisers.

We welcome expressions of interest from younger candidates, women, people from ethnic minority communities, and disabled people, as we recognise our board would benefit from a greater diversity of backgrounds and perspectives.

Knowledge or experience of the charity or community sector is desirable but not essential. Direct experience of the issues our charity seeks to address is also welcome but not essential.

Role profile

As a trustee, the Treasurer shares the Board’s collective responsibilities and leads its scrutiny of financial matters. Key responsibilities include:

• ensuring that Common Wheel pursues its charitable purposes and complies with its governing document, charity law and other relevant legislation
• working with the Charity Manager, Finance Manager and relevant staff to prepare annual budgets, cash-flow forecasts and longer-term financial plans for Board approval
• presenting clear and timely financial reports to each Board meeting, highlighting performance against budget, cash position, forecasts, risks and decisions required
• helping trustees understand the charity’s financial position and the implications of strategic, operational and funding decisions
• overseeing the adequacy of financial controls, delegated authorities, banking arrangements, record keeping, fraud prevention and management of financial risk
• being an authorised user for banking purposes, able to deputise for the Finance Manager and other authorisers as required
• monitoring the charity’s reserves, restricted funds, income sustainability and use of resources, and advising the Board where corrective action is needed
• coordinating preparation and Board review of the annual accounts and trustees’ annual report, and liaising with the independent examiner or auditor
• supporting timely and accurate regulatory submissions, including annual returns and accounts, and helping ensure compliance with OSCR requirements, relevant accounting standards, tax and other applicable financial obligations
• contributing to strategic decision-making and working in partnership with the Project Manager and fellow trustees to achieve Common Wheel’s aims

The responsibilities of charity trustees in Scotland are set out in detail at oscr.org.uk/media/2728/v10_guidance-and-good-practice-for-charity-trustees.pdf

Time commitment

Board meetings typically take place on a Tuesday at 6pm each month and last for approximately 2 hours.

In addition, Trustees have historically taken part in an annual strategy development meeting, either at the weekend or extended evening session.

Trustees are also invited to join one of the sub-committees (currently focused on our bike project) or occasional working groups to suit their skills. These groups meet as and when necessary, at times to suit the members.

The Treasurer should also allow time between Board meetings to review management accounts, budgets, forecasts and year-end information; discuss material issues with the Chair and Project Manager; and liaise with the independent examiner or auditor. Additional time is likely around budget setting and preparation of the annual accounts.

Common Wheel is a small organisation supported by volunteers, so the Treasurer should be comfortable combining strategic oversight with occasional practical support, while respecting the distinction between governance and day-to-day management.

Expenses

All reasonable out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed.

Background

Common Wheel is a 25 year old Registered Charity, based in Glasgow, providing meaningful activity for people recovering from or experiencing mental illness. Our Programmes of activity include; Arts, Music, Climbing, Gardening, Bike Building and our own highly varied Drop In Programme delivered from our own premises at the Gartnavel Hospital, The Nook in Glasgow and other community facilities. Our Bike Building Programme (BYOB) is delivered from our well respected and long-established Bike Workshops in Maryhill and Bridgeton.

Our Bike Workshops are staffed by our existing Bike Engineers and are supported by our team of volunteer Bike Engineers. In addition to being commercial Bike Workshops offering bike sales and repairs, our workshops are also highly supportive, training workspaces where we deliver the Build Your Own Bike Programme.

Due to volume of work, we are currently seeking to recruit a new Bike Engineer who will work across both Bike Workshops ensuring we can have longer opening hours.

Who are we looking for?

We want to find someone who has a passion for bikes and the skills and patience to match. We need someone who can do more than fix bikes. The role is also about passing on your knowledge and passion to improve the lives of people with mental illness.

Our bike repair side is more creative than in other bike workshops. We do many custom builds and seldom sell a bike the way it left the factory.

As with any job there will be training in how we do things. We do expect you to be able to re-cable a ‘90s bike in less than an hour, build wheels, fit mudguards and all the usual bike repair skills.

We are also seeking someone with customer service skills, preferably in a bike environment and someone with IT skills as we have admin responsibilities to our Funders. Specific bike retail experience would be advantageous.

Ideally, we are seeking someone with a non-judgemental, nurturing, motivational approach who will be able to support our participants as fully as possible, someone who understands the challenges presented by mental illness.

The Bike Engineer will have a full Common Wheel induction and will have access to mental health training including; working with forensic patients, suicide prevention, self-harm and trauma informed practice. You may be asked to take part in the bike subcommittee which is made up of staff, volunteers and board members.

Edinburgh University Students' Association is looking to recruit a Student Opportunities Administrator - Maternity Cover to join our Student Opportunities team.

Edinburgh University Students’ Association is an award-winning organisation, which exists to provide diverse services, representation, and welfare support to the community of over 49,500 students at the University of Edinburgh. By providing opportunities, helping to create change and offering support, we're here to help students get the most out of their time in Edinburgh. We have five venues around the University of Edinburgh campus – Teviot, King’s Buildings House, Potterrow, the Pleasance and Edinburgh College of Art’s Wee Red Bar – which house our offices, cafés, bars, clubs, spaces for students to meet, study and socialise. These spaces transform into some of the most well loved Edinburgh Festival Fringe venues throughout the month of August each year.

We are a registered charity and all of the income we generate from our commercial activity goes back in to supporting our members. We’re also an organisation with a strategic commitment to support and empower all our staff, and have some exciting plans for the future. Plus, over 90% of our staff would recommend the Students' Association as a place to work. There's never been a better time to apply and join our organisation.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. Edinburgh University Students’ Association is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

We are looking for a talented Administrator to join our friendly team working at the heart of the Students' Association. If you love a varied job and thrive in a busy and dynamic, fast-paced environment this could be for you. This role sits at the heart of the busy Student Opportunities department, enabling the efficient and effective running of both our day-to-day activity and key projects, including support for over 400 student-led groups, as well as our community volunteering service and programme of Global activities. The successful candidate will ensure that our administrative and financial processes are not just being delivered effectively, but constantly enhanced, to ensure the best possible experience for our student members and colleagues.

Plus a generous benefits package:

• 35 days per year holiday entitlement
• Company pension with 14.5% employer contribution
• Enhanced company sick pay, leave and loan policies
• Hybrid working - up to 40% working from home per week
• A comprehensive package of support via our Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to money saving discounts from hundreds of retailers via our Pluxee Discounts Hub
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounts on food and drink across our venues

The Role:

The Student Opportunities Administrator sits at the centre of the busy Student Opportunities department, enabling the efficient and effective running of both our day-to-day activity and key projects, including support for over 400 student-led groups, as well as our community volunteering service and programme of Global activities.

The successful candidate will ensure that our administrative and financial processes are not just being delivered effectively, but constantly enhanced, to ensure the best possible experience for our student members and colleagues.

As part of a large but tight-knit team, the Administrator will also have opportunities to get involved in the work of the wider team, including communication with our members and key University stakeholders, the planning and execution of in-person and online events, and the delivery of training.

The Person:

We’re looking for an experienced and confident administrator, to join our tight-knit team, committed to empowering students to make the most of their time at the University through extracurricular opportunities.

If you can not only deliver key administrative and financial processes with speed and accuracy, but also continually enhance those processes for the benefit of our members, while responding with warmth and professionalism to a range of in-person and online enquiries, then this could be the role for you.

You’ll need to be unphased by a big spreadsheet or a busy inbox, and able to take the initiative when faced with tricky situations, but you’ll always have the support of colleagues within the team and beyond.

Team: Delivery/SCNI

As the Engagement Officer, you will help people and communities choose walking, wheeling and cycling for everyday journeys. You will plan and deliver projects, events and activities that encourage active travel and bring people together. You will build positive relationships with community groups, partners and stakeholders, helping them to get involved and make a difference locally.

You will manage project plans, budgets and records, making sure activities are organised and delivered effectively, whilst supporting community engagement initiatives. You will also work closely with volunteers, supporting their involvement in projects and occasionally helping with volunteer recruitment. Through this work, you will contribute to the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust's wider goals of creating healthier, safer and more accessible communities.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Planning and deliver activities and events that encourage people to walk, wheel and cycle more often, working with schools, community groups and partner organisations.
• Support the delivery of behaviour change and engagement projects, working with your line manager to plan activities, organise tasks and maintain project records and documentation.
• Apply equality, diversity and inclusion principles in all aspects of your work, helping to ensure activities are welcoming, accessible and inclusive for everyone.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, partners and volunteers, raising awareness of the benefits of active travel and encouraging people to get involved.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys engaging with communities, inspiring positive behaviour change, organising events and activities, and working with partners to help more people choose walking, wheeling and cycling for everyday journeys.

About you

We’re looking for someone who has experience and understanding in the areas listed below. You don’t need to meet every requirement — if you feel you’d be a good fit, we encourage you to apply.

• Experience engaging with children, young people and schools, building positive relationships and encouraging participation in activities and events.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and write reports for a range of audiences.
• Experience working collaboratively as part of a team and developing effective relationships with colleagues, partners, volunteers and stakeholders.
• Ability to organise and manage your own workload, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines while working across multiple projects.
• The ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk.

Living our values

At the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, we’re a values‑driven organisation. We’re looking for people who are:

Always Learning– curious, open‑minded and committed to continuous improvement.

Championing Equity– inclusive, respectful and focused on ensuring everyone has a voice and fair opportunity to succeed.

Taking Ownership– proactive, responsible and empowered to make things better.

Delivering Together – collaborative, transparent and motivated by shared success.

Through our values we make it possible for more people to walk, wheel and cycle safely, healthily and joyfully.

What we offer

Wellbeing

• 28 days leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working.
• Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro rata for part-time staff).
• Staff volunteer days.
• 24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service.
• We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes.

Financial

• Up to two extra days of paid leave (pro rata for part‑time colleagues) when travelling sustainably for holidays
• Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Walk Wheel Cycle Trust.
• Bike, computer and season ticket loans.
• Discount benefits.
• London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London).
• Death in service benefit – 3 times annual salary.
• Family-friendly
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Flexible Working practices (full-time hours are 35 per week, Monday - Friday).

Clyde Scouts is one of the largest Scout charities in Scotland, supporting thousands of young people and volunteers across the west of Scotland. Our purpose is to help young people gain Skills for Life through adventure, teamwork, leadership, outdoor learning and personal development.

We support local Scout Groups and Districts through governance, training, safeguarding, programme support and operational services. This gives volunteers the confidence, tools and support they need to deliver great experiences in their communities.

Clyde Scouts operates Auchengillan Outdoor Centre, one of Scotland’s leading outdoor activity centres, and the Glasgow Scout Shop. We also provide support services across the region, helping Scouting remain accessible, inclusive and sustainable for future generations.

Accurate, well-controlled financial administration is an important part of that mission. As Accounts Assistant, you will help ensure resources reach local groups, centres, volunteers and activities, enabling Clyde Scouts to deliver its purpose responsibly and effectively.

The Accounts Assistant plays an important role in maintaining strong financial controls and supporting the effective operation of Clyde Scouts. You will help keep day-to-day finance activity accurate, timely and well organised, working closely with colleagues and contacts across the organisation. Your work will support charitable activities across the region, give colleagues reliable financial information and help Clyde Scouts use its resources responsibly. It is a practical role with real purpose: good financial administration helps the people, places and programmes that make Scouting possible. You will bring care, consistency and a helpful approach to a varied workload, while developing your understanding of charity finance and the wider work of Clyde Scouts.