The National Trust for Scotland’s curators are storytellers. The team co-ordinates research, helps to disseminate stories and supports property and central teams with the knowledge, tools and training that they need to share the histories of our places with our visitors and supporters in engaging ways.

The Curator North East provides curatorial support for the National Trust for Scotland’s North East region, excluding Fyvie Castle which is the responsibility of the Project Curator – Reimagining Fyvie Castle. They ensure that the cultural heritage of the properties in the region is well researched, understood and interpreted for the public. They have particular curatorial responsibility for the object collections and interiors at the region’s properties, but will also work with landscapes, gardens and intangible cultural heritage (ICH), facilitating cross-disciplinary research and ensuing integrated interpretation across all aspects of properties.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Undertake curatorial duties for a defined region or sub-regional cluster of properties, supporting regional and property teams to ensure collections, interiors, gardens and landscape elements are well researched, understood, and interpreted for the public. This will include:
  • Training and development of colleagues
  • Researching collections, interiors, people and places
  • Interpreting our properties and their stories in creative and relevant ways, informed by audience feedback and evaluation
  • Ensuring collections information is accurate and recorded in a manner consistent with policy and best practice.
• Support the development of and ensure work is consistent with policy and guidance on curatorial work, especially research, interpretation, and management of collections, with particular reference to the Curatorial Vison and Strategy.
• Support the development of Masterplan Projects at properties within the region, ensuring strategic direction is informed by strong understanding of cultural heritage and assets.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant subject (e.g. art/architectural history, Scottish history, social history) or suitable equivalent experience.
• Experience of working with historic collections and period interiors and/or cultural landscapes
• Demonstrable experience of a wide range of curatorial and collections management responsibilities in a museum/gallery or heritage environment.
• Experience of building effective working relationships in complex, changing work environment and matrix-management structures.
• Competent object recognition and analytical skills, with proven ability and willingness to curate a wide range of object types.
• Sound understanding of SPECTRUM documentation standards and the requirements for Museum Accreditation.
• Experience of research from primary sources, producing and sharing research outputs.
• Experience of object cataloguing and use of collections management databases.
• Demonstrable experience of planning audience-focused exhibitions and displays.
• Demonstrable experience of creating and enabling audience-focused interpretive and visitor experience solutions.

Desirable

• A post graduate qualification in relevant subject (e.g. history, heritage interpretation, museum studies)
• Specialist knowledge expertise and a track record of publications in a relevant subject
• Experience of effective leadership in a dynamic environment
• Experience of developing and managing collaborative research projects
• A strong understanding of how to use evaluation and visitor research to inform exhibitions and interpretive developments.

An exciting opportunity has become available to join Families Outside as our Project Partnership Lead for the Weave Partnership. If you are experienced and passionate about working in partnership and developing the infrastructure to make a lasting difference for families impacted by imprisonment, we want to hear from you.

This role works closely with the Families Outside Director of Services, the Family Support Team, and the Weave Partnership, funded by the Scottish Government’s Whole Family Support Fund. The Weave Partnership is made up of One Parent Families Scotland, Relationships Scotland (along with their 21 Member Services), Families Outside, and Fife Gingerbread - four organisations whose capabilities are complementary, whose values are shared, and whose combined reach would create something new and unique that none of our organisations could achieve alone. The partnership aims to deliver sustained, measurable improvements for single-parent families across Scotland through holistic, place-based whole-family support and, using the new ‘My Life and Me’ framework, it will create a ‘no wrong door’ approach.

Staff Benefits:

• 25 flexible leave days plus 10 public holidays (pro rata)
• 4% matched contribution workplace pension scheme
• Hybrid & flexible working
• Employee Assistance Programme (Health Assured)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Laptop and mobile phone for all staff

The Role:

At Families Outside, we're the only national charity in Scotland working solely to support families affected by imprisonment. Joining the Weave Partnership alongside lead partner One Parent Families Scotland, Relationships Scotland, and Fife Gingerbread, the Project Partnership Lead provides the key role to oversee and develop Families Outside’s role within this project. They will:

• Coordinate Families Outside’s involvement in the Weave Partnership at a delivery level.
• Lead the development of evaluation, data capture, and the database in relation to family support, embedding shared Weave Partnership criteria into data gathering and reporting.
• Develop relationships to raise awareness of the Partnership, referral processes, and access to relevant resources for families.
• Engage with key agencies to embed a Whole Family approach and prevention of child poverty.

About You:

We are looking for an individual who is:

• Experienced in working with partner agencies and in developing robust processes for data collection, recording, and evaluation
• Rights-focused and trauma-informed in their work and all they do
• Skilled and knowledgeable in working with people to overcome challenges they face in their day-to-day lives
• A confident and effective contributor to working in partnership with others to meet families’ needs
• Willing and able to travel throughout Scotland to develop and promote the project

If you are an experienced professional with skills in partnership working, data capture, and cross-agency collaboration and are passionate about making a difference for families impacted by imprisonment, then we want to hear from you.

About Us

Families Outside is the only national charity in Scotland that works solely to support families affected by imprisonment. Imprisonment can often have a huge impact on the things that matter most to families: money and secure housing, safe and connected relationships at home and in the community, and the emotional health and wellbeing of families. Families Outside is dedicated to providing a range of practical, social, and emotional support to people with someone in prison that are relationship-based, prison-aware, and family-focused.

Birds of Paradise Theatre Company (BOP) is Scotland's leading disability-led professional theatre company. We create high-quality theatre and provide opportunities for disabled artists to develop and thrive.

We're seeking maternity cover for our Young Artists Development Officer, supporting an existing group of 12 disabled young creatives (18–25) to develop their production for April 2027. The Young Artists retain full creative control of the work; this role provides the dramaturgy, directing, design, or creative producing support they need to realise it, through weekly sessions from January to March 2027 and into production week in April.

You'll receive a full handover from the current post holder before taking on the group independently, and ongoing support from BOP's core team throughout.

Essential:

• 3+ years' experience leading collaborative theatre-making processes in participatory contexts
• Demonstrable experience working with disabled/neurodivergent young people or young adults
• Demonstrable experience adapting creative processes to support individual access requirements
• Substantial project management experience
• Experience of safeguarding protected adults

Desirable:

• Experience supporting disabled/neurodivergent young people/young adults through transitions
• Experience creating work with creatively embedded access
• Lived experience of disability

We have a fantastic opportunity to join the Trauma Support Team with Health in Mind. Health in Mind is a leader within Scotland offering support for survivors of childhood abuse trauma. Our Trauma Support Services support survivors of abuse in a variety of ways to support people to live the life they want to live. Our approach is values based and works alongside people, drawing on their personal strengths.

We are seeking an experienced support and development worker to provide emotional and practical support to people who are adult survivors of childhood trauma, such as physical, emotional, sexual or neglect.

The successful applicant will work with people on an individual and group basis with both practical and emotional support, within our Short-Term Trauma Support Service. You will support people with the impact of their trauma, to improve their mental health and wellbeing, and to develop coping strategies.

If you have two years of experience of supporting people who have experiences of trauma to improve their mental health and wellbeing, we’d love to hear from you!

Stockethill Church of Scotland, Aberdeen, are seeking a Congregation Leader for their emerging Family Church congregation. The successful candidate will do the work of a pastor-teacher, evangelist and leader within the context of a small church plant aimed primarily at young families in a diverse neighbourhood. They will have the opportunity to build on successful ministry and to be creative in their approach to discipling adults and children with little or no church back ground whilst forming a church community. As part of the wider Stockethill Church family, they will work with committed volunteers and a supportive church leadership.

This is a three-year full-time post (with the possibility of extending) with a starting salary of £32,251 p/a, funded by the Church of Scotland’s Seeds for Growth Fund and the Presbytery of the North East and Northern Isles.

Would you like to help people build confidence, develop skills, and have greater choice and control over their lives? Join LCiL and be part of a team making a real difference every day.

We are currently recruiting a full-time Peer Support and Learning Facilitator to join our dedicated and supportive team. If you are passionate about empowering disabled people and carers and believe in the value of peer support, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

At LCiL, we are a user-led organisation committed to supporting disabled people to live independently in the community of their choice. Everything we do is rooted in inclusion, equality, respect, and collaboration, with people at the centre of our services.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support disabled people, individuals with long-term conditions, and carers to increase confidence, develop skills, strengthen social connections, and gain greater independence through peer support and learning activities.

We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:

• Experience of organising and facilitating groups, workshops, learning activities, or community events

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage positively with a diverse range of people

• Experience of working in a person-centred, outcome-focused role supporting individuals or communities

• The ability to build effective relationships with service users, volunteers, partner organisations, and stakeholders

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied workload

• A commitment to equality, inclusion, independent living, and the Social Model of Disability

You will help design and deliver peer support groups, workshops, training sessions, and one-to-one support opportunities. You will also work alongside volunteers, peer facilitators, and community ambassadors, supporting people to use their lived experience to help others and contribute to programme development.

Following induction and initial training in our Edinburgh office, you will work flexibly across office, online, and community settings, helping deliver a blended programme of support and learning opportunities throughout Edinburgh and the Lothians.

Why Join LCIL?

We offer a supportive and flexible working environment, including:

• Flexible and hybrid working patterns

• 25 days annual leave + 10 public holidays

• Generous employer pension contribution

• Opportunities for personal and professional development

We want you to feel confident and prepared. That is why all shortlisted candidates will receive interview questions in advance.

We value thoughtful, considered responses and are keen to hear about the full range of skills and experience you can bring. This is your opportunity to demonstrate how you can contribute to a service that empowers people and strengthens communities.

• PVG membership is required for successful applicants

• We welcome questions about the recruitment process - contact Caitlin McPherson at HR@lothiancil.org.uk

The successful candidate will be expected to travel periodically as part of the role to support collaboration and engagement across the organisation. Travel is required on an occasional basis rather than as a regular weekly commitment.

The Best in You Brings Out the Best in Me

Enable is a dynamic and vibrant organisation dedicated to improving the lives of people with learning disabilities and we are looking for a dynamic and motivated Community Engagement Officer to join us in ensuring they have the same opportunities as everyone else.

As part of our Communities Team, you will play a key role in delivering an exciting new Menopause Support Project that aims to improve the health, wellbeing and self-management skills of women with learning disabilities and additional support needs.

In this rewarding role, you will support women to better understand and manage the menopause through accessible workshops, one-to-one support and community engagement activities. You will help participants build confidence, increase their self-management skills and make informed decisions about their health and wellbeing.

Working across local communities, you will deliver a programme of menopause education and support, helping women recognise symptoms, develop practical coping strategies and access appropriate health and social care services. Through person-centred support, you will empower participants to better understand their health needs, communicate confidently with healthcare professionals and strengthen their support networks.

You will work closely with women, families, carers, healthcare professionals and partner organisations to create a supportive and inclusive environment where women feel informed, empowered and listened to. Through this work, you will help reduce isolation, improve wellbeing and ensure women experiencing menopause have the knowledge, confidence and support needed to navigate this important stage of life.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference while helping to create healthier, more inclusive communities where women with learning disabilities can thrive.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Is friendly, engaging and person-centred in their approach
• Is passionate about improving health, wellbeing and equality for people with learning disabilities
• Has experience delivering workshops, group activities or community-based programmes
• Is confident providing one-to-one support and facilitating groups
• Can build strong, trusting relationships with a wide range of people
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Understands the importance of accessibility and inclusion
• Is comfortable working with individuals, families, carers, health professionals and community partners
• Is confident working with a variety of stakeholders
• Can manage a varied workload and work independently when required
• Has experience recording outcomes, monitoring progress and evaluating impact
• Shares Enable's values and commitment to inclusion, rights and empowerment

About Us

At Enable we believe in developing all our staff and we provide an extensive learning programme together with in-house 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*
• Blue Light Card

Where required, Enable will fully fund SVQ Health and Social Care qualifications – required for SSSC registration

Starting a career with Enable is the first step towards making a real difference in our award-winning charity’s mission to help create an equal society for every person who has a learning disability.

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.

The cost of PVG is paid upfront by the organisation and deducted from your wage if successfully appointed.

Enable reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please submit your application as early as possible if this vacancy is of interest.

Note: The successful applicant will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 3 months of their start date.

Carers of East Lothian is a values driven local charity making a real impact in the community supporting adults who care for family and friends. We have an excellent reputation, gaining recognition through the Carers Trust ‘Excellence for Carers’ Award and have secured the contract to deliver adult carer services across East Lothian for an initial two-year period and a total period of up to six years, to 2031. We are a Carer Positive Exemplary employer, Disability Confident Committed and a Living Wage employer. We are currently recruiting for the following opportunity:

Key Responsibilities:

• Re-establish, champion and promote Respitality as a valued part of Carers of East Lothian’s short breaks offer.

• Build relationships with local hospitality, tourism and leisure businesses, approaching at least one new business each month to secure donated breaks.

• Work with carers to understand their circumstances, preferences and support needs; match them with suitable local or national breaks and assist with bookings, donor communication and referrals where required.

• Develop partnership working with East Lothian Young Carer Service and colleagues to extend appropriate opportunities to young carers and families and, where helpful, combine breaks with other grants.

• Maintain accurate records of enquiries, donations, matches, outcomes, feedback and impact, and provide regular statistics and progress updates for funders and stakeholders.

• Ensure delivery complies with GDPR, confidentiality, safeguarding procedures and organisational policies.

• Contribute to the Respitality Delivery Network, maintain contact with Shared Care Scotland, and support related carer-friendly initiatives including Carer ID Card, Carer Positive and Think Carer training.

• Undertake other reasonable operational duties consistent with the purpose and level of the post.

Flexible working arrangements and 6% matched pension.

If this sounds like the kind of meaningful, varied and enjoyable role you are looking for, please apply and tell us how your skills, experience and enthusiasm would help us develop Respitality for carers in East Lothian.

The Volunteer Co-ordinator provides volunteer management across our three Food Hubs in Milton, Royston and Springburn. The role ensures volunteers are welcomed, supported, trained, and placed into meaningful roles, with a particular focus on supporting people with disabilities, those from disadvantaged backgrounds, those in recovery, those experience mental health challenges and individuals seeking skills and experience for future employment.

Working closely with the Food Hub Managers, the postholder will oversee recruitment, retention, and recognition of volunteers; organise training and wellbeing activities, and provide individual support where needed. They will also ensure robust monitoring, evaluation, and reporting to funders, demonstrating the positive outcomes achieved for volunteers and the wider community

Purpose

The Young Women’s Movement is Scotland's national organisation for young women and girls' leadership and rights: working collectively, leading meaningful change and creating a more equal society. Young women are at the heart of everything we do. Our movement is informed, shaped and led by and for young women. For 100 years, we have been a collective force that has, and will continue to, change things for the better for all young women across Scotland.

We work directly with young women and girls to equip them to lead change on issues that matter to them and create safe spaces where they can gain confidence, knowledge and skills. We support young women to amplify their voices in their communities and in decision-making spaces.

The Senior Community Organiser will play a pivotal role in building the collective power, leadership and organising capacity of young women across Scotland. Through the delivery of the Power in Balance programme and other movement building initiatives, the postholder will support young women to organise, campaign and take action on issues that matter to them.

Working at the intersection of youth work, community organising and partnership development, the postholder will build relationships with young women, local organisations and national partners to strengthen Scotland's Young Women's Movement. They will create opportunities for young women to develop leadership skills, take collective action and influence lasting change in their communities and beyond.

This is a senior coordinator role requiring initiative, professional judgement and accountability. The postholder will work independently to develop and deliver activity, develop and maintain partnerships and represent The Young Women's Movement with credibility, professionalism and integrity at local, national and UK-wide levels.

This is a new role in our organisational structure and comes at a time when we are underdoing the development of a new strategic plan. If you are a self-starter who is motivated by change and excited by the challenge of a new and developing piece of work, we would love to hear from you.

Everyone who works at The Young Women’s Movement:

• Has equality at the heart of everything they do.

• Takes a participatory approach to our work. We are for young women and by young women.

• Builds communities of friendship and support networks, finding joy in our collective actions and connections.

• Understands the impact of challenging inequality on those most affected by it. We lead with kindness and empathy, putting collective wellbeing at the core of our organisation.

• Delivers our work with integrity and are proud of the work we do.

• Is bold and brave. We do not shy away from challenging the status quo and taking radical steps to make gender equality a reality in Scotland.

Why you should want to work with us:

• We operate a 4-day working week which means full time is 28 hours.

• We are supportive of flexible working arrangements in addition to the 4-day week.

• Our annual leave entitlement is 28.5 days a year, including 6 public holidays (pro-rata).

• We offer an additional day of leave to celebrate your birthday.

• The organisation closes between Christmas and New Year, with no impact on your annual leave entitlement.

• We offer access to counselling and other health and wellbeing support through our EAP provider YuLife.

• We are committed to supporting staff development through training and coaching opportunities.

• We offer a range of enhanced feminist policies, including fertility, maternity and menopause support.

• We are a supportive, collaborative and feminist team and board.

Don't meet every single requirement?

Studies show that women and Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic people are less likely to apply for a job unless they meet every qualification . So, if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we'd love you to apply anyway. You might just be the perfect person for this role, or another role within The Young Women’s Movement.