The Pyramid at Anderston is a community owned and led anchor organisation. Our purpose is to MAKE ANDERSTON FLOURISH.

We offer a wide range of activities, services, and support to our local community and beyond, including community food, sports and wellbeing, adult learning, holiday clubs, and many community events.

We’re seeking a Head of Development who will play a vital role in delivering our core objectives and will be responsible for fundraising and income generation. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced person with a strong community focus and an entrepreneurial spirit to shape our work.

We are open to flexible working (min 21 hours to max 35 hours per week), to be agreed with the successful candidate. FTE £37,000 - £41,000 per annum, pro-rata for part-time hours. We are willing to consider freelance/self-employed applicants. It is expected there will be some evening and occasional weekend working. The postholder will be required to work in The Pyramid at least 2 days a week, with hybrid/home working by agreement.

About The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) is an independent membership organisation dedicated to the education, training and advancement of surgeons, dental surgeons, doctors, and various individuals throughout healthcare who are involved in the surgical care of patients. The College has a current membership approaching 33,000 and growing, with members spanning over 100 countries around the world.

From our founding in 1505, the College has been committed to the advancement of surgery and driving patient safety standards worldwide. In our 520-year history, there has never been a better time to join the College than now.

Working with us

At the College we aim to embrace views from across the organisation, sharing common goals and values for the betterment of healthcare through the advancement of surgical and dental professionals. We aim to develop teams that are reflective of the needs of our members and maximise the potential of every employee.

To reflect the varying needs across the organisation, we offer a range of policies and benefits for our workforce including a generous 42 days annual leave, flexible working practices, enhanced employer pensions contribution and various discounts throughout the College including the Ten Hill Place Hotel, 1505 Café and free entry to Surgeons’ Hall Museums.

If you’d like more information about this role, please contact recruitment@rcsed.ac.uk

About the Role

We are seeking an organised and detail-oriented Philanthropy Grants Officer to support the development and management of the College’s extensive Research, Grants and Fellowships portfolio.

Reporting to the Head of Development, you will play a central role in administering and developing funding opportunities that support surgical, dental and educational research and professional development. Working closely with colleagues across the College, Committee members, funders, researchers and external partners, you will oversee the full lifecycle of RCSEd’s grants programme, from application and assessment processes through to award management, reporting and stewardship.

This is a varied role offering the opportunity to work across research funding, governance, financial monitoring and stakeholder engagement, while helping to promote the impact of College-funded projects and opportunities. The role also contributes to the development of new funding initiatives and partnerships that enhance the support available to College Fellows and Members.

The role is based in Edinburgh with flexibility for hybrid working. Occasional travel and out-of-hours working may be required.

Experience/Qualifications/Key Skills

You will be educated to degree level or possess equivalent professional experience and have experience supporting grants, funding or award programmes, including administration, financial monitoring and stakeholder engagement.

You will have excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong analytical and numerical skills are essential, together with the ability to work confidently with financial information and spreadsheets.

You will be an effective communicator, capable of building positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and providing clear advice and guidance on funding opportunities and processes.

Experience within higher education, charity, medical research or related environments would be advantageous.

This role may particularly appeal to individuals with experience in grants, funding, awards, fellowships or programme administration who are looking to develop their career within a mission-driven organisation supporting research, education and professional development.

We have an excellent opportunity for someone with experience of project & resource management, business organisation, facilities support and administration to join our People and Business Support Team based in Edinburgh. We are looking for someone who thrives working in a fast-paced but fun environment and loves to be involved in a variety of business support and facilities management tasks. Working in collaboration with our People and Business Support Manager, you will help create and improve the successful delivery of our support and facilities services across the entire organisation.

There will be opportunities to take the lead on a wide portfolio of projects from inception to delivery. The ideal candidate would be someone who likes a challenge and can take an idea or brief and develop it into a workable solution or product. You will need to have problem identification and analytical skills – being able to spot an area for development, and then actively working to improve it. You must possess excellent written/verbal communication skills as well as being able to multi-task, juggling conflicting deadlines whilst producing high standards of work with accuracy and attention to detail.

In addition to the responsibilities in the Job Description, the successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the following key competencies:

• Flexibility & Reliability
• Planning & organising
• Professionalism
• Initiative & Proactivity – a self-starter

We have an opportunity for a Health and Safety Officer to join our Health and Safety team based in Eurocentral. The primary function of this role is to be the internal contact for all health and safety related matters. Supporting the Health and Safety Manager to develop and deliver a proactive health and safety service and providing competent technical and legal advice to all staff in a multi-site organisation and will be responsible for developing and maintaining safety management systems. Providing advice, guidance, assistance and support to all areas of the organisation in the delivery of:

• Health and Safety Policy
• Health and Safety procedures and Safe systems of work
• Compliance with health and safety legislation
• Conducting Audits, Investigations and Premises visits
• Risk Assessment
• Training

The successful candidate will be an experienced Health and Safety Officer or equivalent with experience in a range of activities including audit, investigation and able to contribute to strategy and policy development. You will also hold a NEBOSH Diploma, relevant Degree or equivalent.

A full drivers licence and access to your own car is essential as there is travel involved in this role.

About You

Key Experience

• Experience within a Health and Safety Officer/Advisor role (essential)
• Experience in the social care sector & housing/facilities (desirable)
• Experience of developing, reviewing, implementing and monitoring safe systems of work
• Experience in providing health and safety advice with a knowledge and understanding of health and safety management techniques
• A demonstrable track record of delivering improved standards of safety
• Experience of conducting audits, investigations across a range of work activities
• Experience and knowledge of Fire Risk Assessments
• Experience in designing and delivering H&S training

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of current health and safety legislation
• Up to date professional knowledge through CPD
• Proficient in IT systems
• Full driving licence with access to a vehicle for business purposes
• Foster and maintain positive and productive internal and external relationships.
• Able to develop Health & Safety strategy and policy.
• Able to develop and deliver training materials.
• Able to produce statistical information & undertake analysis and associated reports.

This role will involve travel and remote working.

All applicants must have Right to Work in the UK

About Us

At Enable we’re passionate about developing all our staff and provide an extensive training programme, combined with a commitment to create career development opportunities.

We also have an excellent range of staff benefits on offer including but not limited to:

• Health cash plans providing a wide range of health benefits to help people cover the cost of their everyday health care.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme*
• Season Ticket Loans*

Remember, this is an exciting opportunity to join a group which is shaking up the social care sector in Scotland and making a real difference to people’s lives. Don’t miss the chance to help shape this journey.

enable is an equal opportunities employer and our recruitment, selection and assessment process is based entirely on values, skills and competencies required of the specific roles.

*Terms and Conditions Apply

Sacro’s mission is to deliver life-changing services that empower people, give hope and protection, and help to build safe communities

Sacro provide Restorative Justice and one to one Behavioural change programmes to assist young people to address offending behaviour and, where appropriate, to support young people to make amends to address their behaviour by making amends to the person they have harmed.

The successful candidate will be responsible for working directly with young people as part of an existing Youth Justice team. The successful candidate should have experience of working with young people who offend and have knowledge of psychosocial and psychological interventions, Restorative Justice and experience of delivering group work programmes.

The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills. The ability to work both as part of a team and independently. Experience of multi-disciplinary team working would be an advantage. A commitment to Sacro’s value base is essential.

For an informal discussion regarding this position please contact Caitlin McKilligan or Kerry Page via email on cmckilligan@sacro.org.uk or kpage@sacro.org.uk

A valid driving licence is essential for this post.

Membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) will be a requirement for this post.

Sacro values diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

GAMH are commissioned by Glasgow Carers Partnership to deliver support to unpaid Carers living within the North East of the city. Our service offers inclusive and holistic support to Carers to help maintain their quality of life and improve their health and wellbeing.

This is an exciting opportunity for a compassionate and organised individual to support unpaid carers through the administration of Time to Live and Short Break funding. The primary purpose of the role is to facilitate the distribution of microgrants enabling unpaid carers to take short breaks from their caring responsibilities and improve their wellbeing.

The post holder will also provide general administrative support to ensure the effective delivery of the Carers Service.

In return, GAMH offers an attractive salary, excellent terms and conditions, and a fantastic package of additional benefits. The successful candidate will benefit from a supportive induction programme as well as a comprehensive and effective learning and development opportunities.

As a charity and social enterprise, our vision is a society where no one should have to be homeless. We challenge the status quo by pioneering solutions that create lasting change, whether that’s by supporting people to find a safe place to call home, empowering and enabling people to get a job, or by providing free, fresh food to people in situation of homelessness or in food poverty.

We are looking for someone to join our successful programme Jobs First that aims to provide employment opportunities to people in situation of homelessness. In Aberdeen we will work with young people, age between 16 – 24. We are looking for a person who will build on our existing relationships with our employer partners and supporting in developing new relationships to offer a wide range of employment opportunities to young people.

We need a dynamic, creative and reliable team member who can use their own initiative to build strong relationships with various stakeholders. In this role you will be working closely with Programme Co-ordinator to create opportunities for:

• young people to gain employment,

• charities to establish referral pathways,

• building local level relationships to build brand awareness with partnering employers.

Are you ready to be a part of our dynamic and passionate Social Impact team, dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of others? We are looking for someone who thrives in a role full of variety, where each day offers something new.

Do you have experience supporting and developing young people facing homelessness? Are you eager to join a collaborative team working towards ending homelessness? If you enjoy taking initiative and working closely with people, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! As part of your role, you will need to travel across various locations, bringing your resilience, positive attitude, and a smile to every challenge.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!

As part of the Social Bite team, you will have access to the following benefits:

• Support & Development & Wellbeing (i.e. external supervision, reflective practice group, employee assistance programme)

• Access to an employee benefits platform offering discounts, savings, and wellbeing perks (i.e. Partnership Dining Out discount, Blue Light Card Scheme)

Background

Actify is a social enterprise that provides training and technology for the sport and physical activity (PA) sector that increases knowledge and impact.

We bring together a unique combination of skills and expertise in sport, PA, play, education, health and digital technology that enables us to connect people with the information they need to achieve the best outcomes possible.

Our training helps organisations develop and deliver person centred, outcome focused sport and PA programmes.

The Actify platform (actify.org.uk), and related support services, enable sports and PA organisations to host and manage a range of digital content that help their audiences achieve their outcomes.

We develop our products and services collaboratively with stakeholders from policy, funding, research and practice to ensure our work is responding to needs and interests from across the sector.

As a social enterprise we are focused on working towards long term social change and equality, with all profit being reinvested in achieving our mission and not landing in shareholders pockets. This doesn’t mean we aren’t a serious business, we are entirely focused on being the absolute best and most efficient we can be, it just means that all those involved in the company are doing something excellent and helping make the world a slightly better place.

Job Summary

The Marketing & Engagement Coordinator plays a pivotal role in driving the growth, diversity, and vibrancy of Actify's cross-sector community. You will be responsible for creating and executing campaigns that attract a diverse mix of platform users and training participants, with a particular focus on reaching audiences supporting historically excluded population groups.

This role is ideal for a creative, data-driven, and community-minded person who excels at digital engagement, relationship building, and storytelling. You will directly contribute to making Actify the go-to network for physical activity practitioners across Scotland.

Street Soccer is a charity using football to create lasting change in the lives of isolated and excluded adults and young people. We run 60 sessions a week of free, inclusive and judgement-free football. These sessions provide person-centred support to players facing a number of challenges including mental health, homelessness, long term unemployment, problem substance use, criminal justice and seeking asylum. Our mission is to create hope and opportunity for all.

We support thousands of players a year on their journey to positive change by providing a safe space, trusting relationships and a sense of belonging. We fight isolation and exclusion by bringing people together, building confidence and creating supportive communities. We support people of all ages and backgrounds through relationship-based support, focusing on trust and personal development, supporting everyone to set and achieve their own goals. Thanks to the support of Street Soccer, 82% of players say that their quality of life has improved.

Lived experience is at the heart of what we do, with over 80% of our staff having lived experience of the challenges our players face.

97% of players think that Street Soccer is a unique organisation. With over 16 years of experience delivering positive change through football, we are now working in more communities than ever, with city hubs in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee, Aberdeen and South London, as well as a network of sessions across 6 other local authorities.

Leith United is an innovative new partnership of Street Soccer Scotland and YMCA Edinburgh, working together to deliver an impact programme that strengthens community cohesion, promotes inclusive growth, and creates meaningful opportunities for all who call Leith home. At the heart of this initiative is the Leith Community Centre, a vibrant hub for creativity, support, and connection.

Role Purpose

The Leith United Programme Co-Ordinator will lead the development and delivery of the Leith United programme, working across Leith to connect people experiencing social disadvantage with the support, services and opportunities that can make a real difference in their lives.

The Leith United Programme Co-Ordinator is responsible for ensuring Street Soccer players and other local people can access what's available to them, whether that's Street Soccer sessions, YMCA Edinburgh's services for children, young people and families, local education and training opportunities, or support from other organisations across Leith.

The Leith United Programme Co-Ordinator is responsible for building relationships with local services, community organisations and businesses.

Day-to-day responsibilities include growing participation in the programme, linking players and participants into the right support, working alongside the Street Soccer Progressions Worker and being a presence at Leith Community Centre. The Leith United Programme Co-Ordinator will also work with Centre management and local businesses to develop the Centre and make it a safe and welcoming community hub.

The role carries responsibility for impact reporting and evaluation across the Leith United programme, and will be supported by the local Regional Manager for Edinburgh.

We are particularly interested in applications from those with the same lived experience as our players, further information about our Safer Recruitment process can be found within section 8 of our Safeguarding Policy.

Street Soccer value work life balance and are happy to discuss part time hours, job share and flexible working.

Street Soccer is a charity using football to create lasting change in the lives of isolated and excluded adults and young people. We run 60 sessions a week of free, inclusive and judgement-free football. These sessions provide person-centred support to players facing a number of challenges including mental health, homelessness, long term unemployment, problem substance use, criminal justice and seeking asylum. Our mission is to create hope and opportunity for all.

We support thousands of players a year on their journey to positive change by providing a safe space, trusting relationships and a sense of belonging. We fight isolation and exclusion by bringing people together, building confidence and creating supportive communities. We support people of all ages and backgrounds through relationship-based support, focusing on trust and personal development, supporting everyone to set and achieve their own goals. Thanks to the support of Street Soccer, 82% of players say that their quality of life has improved.

Lived experience is at the heart of what we do, with over 80% of our staff having lived experience of the challenges our players face.

97% of players think that Street Soccer is a unique organisation. With over 16 years of experience delivering positive change through football, we are now working in more communities than ever, with city hubs in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee, Aberdeen and South London, as well as a network of sessions across 6 other local authorities.

Leith United is an innovative new partnership of Street Soccer Scotland and YMCA Edinburgh, working together to deliver an impact programme that strengthens community cohesion, promotes inclusive growth, and creates meaningful opportunities for all who call Leith home. At the heart of this initiative is the Leith Community Centre, a vibrant hub for creativity, support, and connection.

Role Purpose

The Street Soccer Women’s programme (previously Street45) provides a safe, supportive space where socially disadvantaged women and girls can be active, connect and build confidence while engaging in football related activity and personal development opportunities.

The Women’s Programme Co-Ordinator will be responsible for developing the Women’s Programme across Scotland in areas including Ayrshire, Glasgow, the Central Belt and Fife . Responsible for sourcing and managing suitable venues for sessions to take place. They will recruit and work with partners to ensure players get the right level of support across a variety of issues. They will grow the number of players attending sessions by promoting these across the community in a variety of ways.

An enthusiastic person, the Women’s Programme Co-Ordinator will be able to build relationships with a series of communities where sessions take place. They will also work with the Fundraising Team to establish local opportunities for sponsorship and other support.

The Women’s Programme Co-Ordinator will also be involved in our Team Scotland Women’s activity including the annual Homeless World Cup Tournament.

We are particularly interested in applications from those with the same lived experience as our players, further information about our Safer Recruitment process can be found within section 8 of our Safeguarding Policy.

Street Soccer value work life balance and are happy to discuss part time hours, job share and flexible working.