We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual with experience in youth work to be our Youth Development Leader. We are looking for someone who is passionate about the Good News of Jesus Christ and the spiritual development of young people. You would be expected to worship at Viewpark and be actively involved in the life of the congregation in order to become familiar with the congregation and the wider work undertaken there. The successful applicant’s main focus will be to facilitate and further develop our TeenSpace Project. This involves working with young people from 11 to 17 in conjunction with a range of ecumenical partners and other voluntary and statutory bodies. A wide range of volunteers is involved.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience of working with young people,
• Be experienced in starting projects and delivering to completion,
• Have an awareness of current issues affecting young people,
• Be someone who has led teams of volunteers,
• Be an effective communicator in many settings,
• Be both self-motivated and an adaptable team player

Are you experienced in building community power or supporting communities to get active through walking or cycling schemes?

Are you passionate about raising the voices of communities that are most affected by climate but which are least often heard? If so we’d love to hear from you!

We are particularly keen to hear from people who experience marginalisation and minoritisation or who are often excluded from decision-making processes. For example, people of colour; people from working-class backgrounds; people from LGBTQ and migrant communities; care-experienced young people and people with disabilities.

About us

Parents for Future Scotland became a charity two years ago as a result of grassroots parent organising and is now a small self-employed staff team with a growing network of activists. We seek to make climate action the norm among all parents in Scotland. We are in the midst of a big step change, increasing our influence and reach across the country, and we need you to help us in doing so. This post will be the first of its kind within the organisation.

About the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and community-focused Coordinator to support schools and families across Glasgow to increase walking, wheeling and cycling to school.

This is a hands-on role working directly with parents, pupils and school staff to establish and strengthen walking buses and bike buses, deliver active travel workshops, and provide support to overcome barriers that prevent families from choosing active travel.

The successful candidate will play a key role in empowering parents to become leaders within their communities, as well as supporting schools to create and embed a culture that promotes active travel.

Key responsibilities

• Support the establishment and development of walking buses and bike buses across participating schools.
• Work directly with parents and school staff to identify participatory barriers and opportunities to grow active travel schemes.
• Assist with route planning, risk assessments and volunteer coordination.
• Attend and support bike and walking buses each morning on which they occur until they are fully established and self-sustaining.
• Promote safe cycling practices and active travel behaviours within school communities.
• Identify potential community “leads” (people who will galvanise the group and take ownership of bike/walking buses), building relationships with them and seeking development opportunities alongside the Air Pollution Manager.
• Run training sessions for parents on a variety of topics (how to start a bike/walking bus, how to facilitate an air pollution workshop, community organising skills etc)
• Support the delivery of parent-to-parent air pollution workshops within schools.
• Promote Parents for Future Scotland amongst parents and bring community members into our movement.
• Facilitate peer-to-peer support and knowledge sharing between schemes across different schools.
• Work closely with the Air Pollution Manager to hone and implement effective strategy throughout.
• Liaise with cycling organisations, local authorities and community partners.
• Collect monitoring and evaluation throughout.
• Post on our socials regularly and be an active member on our WhatsApp community

Skills and experience

• You must be able to competently ride a bike.
• You must be a qualified Cycle Ride Leader and First Aid trained or be willing to complete the training within the first 3 months of starting at your own expense.
• Experience of up-skilling and building the confidence and capacity of key community members.
• The candidate will be our ambassador on the ground. Therefore, it is vital that they feel inspired by our vision, mission and aims, and that they have a proven ability to motivate and inspire others.
• Proven ability to deliver and facilitate workshops, presentations and group discussions.
• Proven ability to tailor messaging to a variety of different audiences.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt/change where necessary.
• Knowledge and ability of undertaking risk assessments and route planning.
• An understanding of social justice perspectives and the systems that cause climate breakdown.

Desirable

• Experience leading group rides for children, families or community groups.
• Experience of walking buses, bike buses or other active travel initiatives.
• Experience working with diverse communities and underrepresented groups.

What we offer

This is a self-employed role which is paid at £150 per day for 2.5 days per week term-time.

• Two and a half days per week on a self-employed basis at £150 per day for 28 weeks (term-time) from August - 31 st March (10,500 in total)
• Flexible work environment with flexible hours (although this role will require that you are able to be present for the school commute up to five mornings per week (Mon- Fri term-time). Due to this we will only consider applicants who live in or near Glasgow.
• Working from home (with team check-ins regularly).
• We are a fledgling organisation so your skills/expertise will help shape our direction.
• You will work closely with the Air Pollution Manager who will support you throughout.

The Market Building Manager (Engagement), based within the Market Building team, plays a key role in connecting organisations with SIS and the support they need to grow and thrive.

The role builds and manages relationships with customers, partners and stakeholders through the delivery of SIS Funding Socials and Growth Funding Surgery events, while coordinating tailored business support for social enterprises through SIS’s network of expert Business Associates

At CAP, we celebrate diversity and strive to build an inclusive workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from Global Majority/UK Minority Ethnic candidates, as these groups are currently underrepresented within our wider workforce. We are committed to creating an environment where every individual can thrive and feel they belong.

Everything we do is rooted in our values. First and foremost, we are Christ-centred. The work that we do is guided by faith and the belief that everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and God’s love.

We are bold in fearlessly putting that faith into action to help others and challenge injustice, while also seeking to be compassionate in the way that we want to understand others and offer them meaningful care. We are collaborative in our approach, making time to learn from others and work together to take on UK poverty. And finally, we prioritise being joyful in the face of challenges, because our faith gives us confidence that change is truly possible.

Please note this is ideally a full time role, but would consider 4 days per week depending on candidate circumstances- salary would be paid pro rata for part time. Although the role is hybrid, candidates would be required to work from the our Blantyre office one day a week, on Thursdays when we gather as a team.

Job Description

Purpose

As a core member of our Scotland Hub team, you'll be the on-the-ground catalyst for empowering and developing debt centres and coaching services (Job Club, Life Skills and Money Coaching) within an appropriate area of Scotland. You'll serve as the primary contact between churches and our Scotland Hub, providing vital support and driving excellence in services.

Your key focus will be to inspire, equip, and encourage local CAP workers and church leaders, enabling them to effectively address financial vulnerability and crisis within their communities. You'll build and nurture strong relationships with church leaders, debt coaches and group coaches, ensuring high-quality service delivery and impactful outcomes. You will build and develop strong local networks connecting centres and services together in specific Scotland-wide settings including overseeing our growing work in Scottish Prisons.

Passion

Area Partnership Managers will be passionate about developing our relationship with churches and local CAP workers to offer life transforming CAP services to local communities across the UK, whilst giving clients the opportunity to hear and respond to the love of Jesus.

Person

Area Partnership Managers (Scotland) report to the Scotland National Leader. This role sits within the Service Delivery directorate.

This role doesn’t have any CAP staff reporting directly to it. However, this role is responsible for engaging local CAP workers and church leaders in churches, using influence and persuasion rather than position power.

This role specifically focuses on supporting CAP services in Scotland, the exact mix being determined by the make-up of the team. It is expected that the Area Partnership Manager is a hybrid role based out of our Scottish office in Blantyre. This role involves a significant amount of travel to visit partner churches, centres and services across Scotland. In addition there will be termly visits to CAP’s Bradford hub.

Want to help tackle inequality and expand access to justice in Scotland?

LSA is seeking new Trustees to join our Board of Directors. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of our new 2025–2028 Strategy and help shape the future of one of Scotland's leading law centres.

For more than 35 years, LSA has provided legal advice and representation to people facing poverty, disadvantage and discrimination. We also play a significant role in legal education, research and training, helping to advance social justice across Scotland.

We are particularly interested in hearing from people with experience in:

• Finance, accountancy, audit or financial management
• Cyber security, information governance or digital risk
• Artificial intelligence, digital transformation or technology strategy or governance
• Lived experience of poverty, discrimination, disability, migration, housing insecurity or barriers to justice
• Fundraising, income generation or business development
• HR, organisational development or people management
• Senior leadership, governance or organisational transformation

Whether you are an experienced professional, community leader, or someone with lived experience who wants to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

Previous Board or Trustee experience is not essential. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and will provide induction, support and training. LSA is committed to building a diverse and inclusive Board that reflects the communities we serve.

We would also be pleased to hear from applicants who might, over time, wish to contribute to Board leadership roles — including Treasurer or Chair — as part of our ongoing succession planning.

The role is voluntary and unpaid, with reasonable expenses reimbursed. The Board meets approximately six times a year, with opportunities to participate in Sub-Committees and support LSA's strategic development.

Further information about LSA and the role of Trustee can be found in our Recruitment Pack below. Our Chief Executive, Aaliya Seyal, would be delighted to speak with prospective applicants before they submit an application and answer any questions about LSA, the Board and the Trustee role.

Are you:

Organised, enthusiastic and good with people?

Confident working with different age groups?

Able to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends?

Interested in making a difference to our community?

A team player who can also work on their own initiative?

If you have answered yes, then this could be the ideal job for you. RDT is looking for a Community Activities Coordinator to help develop and deliver a varied programme of activities, events and workshops for people of all ages in our community.

FRASAC are delighted to be recruiting for a highly motivated, energetic individual, with excellent communication and inter-personal skills to support the FRASAC Trauma Practitioners and Student Counsellor volunteers, who provide direct support services to survivors of rape and sexual trauma.

Relevant experience of supporting volunteers, or others, in either formal or informal settings is essential. Excellent organisational and IT skills, plus an ability to problem solve, prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and delegate effectively are also required.

Would you love to support community organisations to become stronger and more sustainable? Do you have experience of working with communities, able to provide information and encouragement?

Working as part of the member support team, this role will provide advice and support to our members (primarily in the North-East of Scotland) build relationships and contribute to the growth of the development trust movement.

This role will involve hybrid working from home and office, with travel throughout the country.

Are you ready for a new role?

Quarriers are an ambitious organisation and we believe that we have a role in making Scotland a better place.

Aberdeen Carers Support Service provides support to improve the quality of life and wellbeing of unpaid carers of all ages.

We have an exciting opportunity to recruit a Family Wellbeing Worker.

Your new opportunity

The successful candidate will be required to:

Identify and coordinate support for unpaid carers in Aberdeen by developing Adult Carer Support Plans that promote wellbeing and help carers balance their caring responsibilities with a life of their own.

The successful applicant will be a highly organised and self-motivated individual with the ability to plan and prioritise their own workload.

37 hours per week

£28,167 per annum

Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm with possible evening and weekend work.

What you’ll bring

• Reliability, flexibility and a positive attitude
• Experience in Microsoft packages, Word, Excel etc. is essential
• Ability to build trusting relationships
• Empathy and excellent communication skills
• Excellent team player
• Ability to apply transferable life experience and skills to support and enable individuals.
• Knowledge of unpaid carers and relevant legislation
• Supporting/Supervising volunteer, apprentices or students may be required

What you’ll get

• SVQ qualifications via our accredited centre
• Generous leave
• Training & development opportunities
• Opportunity to change lives through meaningful work
• Family-friendly policies
• Health benefits: HSF cash plans, physio & occupational health
• Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• £500 refer-a-friend bonus (T&Cs apply)
• Life Assurance & Pension
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Access to Concerts for Carers

Full details of this role can be viewed on the attached Job Role Profile.

Quarriers have investors in People Platinum accreditation

Please note: Quarriers cannot guarantee visa sponsorship for this role. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK or be able to secure this independently.

About Us

Quarriers is one of Scotland’s leading social care charities. We provide practical care and support for vulnerable children, adults and families who face extremely challenging circumstances. We challenge poverty and inequality of opportunity to bring about positive changes in people’s lives.

Benefits

• Free Physiotherapy and Occupational Health
• 24/7 Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Non-contributory Life Assurance Scheme
• Workplace Pension
• Savings Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Long Service Rewards
• Significant Discount Opportunities

Help shape the future of Scotland's first National Park

At Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority, we're working to protect one of Scotland's most special places while tackling the climate emergency and nature crisis.

We're looking for a Strategic Estates Asset Manager to lead the long-term management of our diverse estate portfolio. This is an opportunity to influence how our land and property assets are managed, ensuring they continue to deliver lasting value for nature, communities and the organisation.

Working across the business and with a wide range of partners, you'll lead the implementation and review of our Estates Strategy, providing strategic advice on investment, maintenance, acquisitions and asset performance. You'll help ensure our estate is sustainable, resilient and aligned with our Corporate Plan and statutory responsibilities.

About you

You'll bring significant experience in strategic estates or asset management, with the ability to develop long-term asset strategies, manage budgets and provide confident advice on investment and asset decisions. You'll be a collaborative leader, able to build strong relationships and balance commercial thinking with environmental and community priorities.

Experience within the public sector, rural estates or environmental organisations would be welcomed but isn't essential.

Why join us?

You'll be joining a supportive organisation where people are passionate about making a positive difference. We offer flexible and hybrid working, a generous pension scheme, excellent annual leave and a strong commitment to wellbeing.

Find out more about why it's a great place to work: https://www.lochlomond-trossachs.org/park-authority/careers-with-us/why-work-here/

Our values

Our values shape how we work every day. We care about people and place, work collaboratively, treat everyone with respect and kindness, and take responsibility for protecting the National Park for future generations. If you share our commitment to making a positive difference and want to be part of a supportive, purpose-driven team, you'll feel at home here.

Find out more about our values and behaviours: https://www.lochlomond-trossachs.org/park-authority/careers-with-us/our-values-and-behaviours/

If you're looking for a role where your expertise can help shape the future of a world-renowned National Park, we'd love to hear from you.

We value difference

We're proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We know that diverse perspectives make us stronger and help us better serve the communities and landscapes we're here to protect.