About The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh 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 contactrecruitment@rcsed.ac.uk

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Philanthropy Manager to support the delivery of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh's philanthropic strategy and contribute to the growth of its fundraising activity.

This is an exciting opportunity to help grow philanthropic support for the College’s Global CARE initiative, helping to address healthcare inequalities worldwide through improved access to safe surgery and patient care.

Reporting to the Head of Development, the successful candidate will develop and manage a portfolio of philanthropic opportunities, building relationships with donors, trusts, foundations, corporate supporters and partners to secure philanthropic funding and long-term engagement.

This role would suit a relationship-focused professional who enjoys developing compelling funding propositions, building meaningful partnerships and demonstrating impact through effective donor stewardship and communications.

The role is based in Edinburgh with flexibility for hybrid working. Occasional travel within the UK and internationally may be required.

Experience/Qualifications/Key Skills

You will have experience in philanthropy, fundraising, partnership development or a related field, with excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills. You will be organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Educated to degree level or with equivalent professional experience, you will be confident developing funding proposals, building partnerships and working collaboratively with colleagues and external stakeholders. Experience within the charity, healthcare, education or not-for-profit sectors would be advantageous.

Job Purpose:

Established in 1924 St Joseph’s Services has over 100 years’ experience of supporting adults with learning disabilities within Midlothian and surrounding areas. We need confident, professional, inspirational leaders to support staff teams, the people who use the services and their families and stakeholders.

We provide Care at Home services to adults living in their own homes. This post represents an opportunity for the right person to inspire and lead a team, creating the best possible environment for the people we support to live independent, fulfilling lives as part of their local community.

Along with your Practice Development Leader, you will be part of a Circle of Best Practice and you will be expected to contribute to the Organisational strategy and operations of the Circle and St Joseph’s Services as a whole.

The post-holder will uphold St Joseph’s Services Christian Principles and Vincentian Philosophy and Values.

Requirements:

• An ability to demonstrate and put into practice St Joseph’s Services core values of trust, respect, choice, friendship, inclusion, skills and hope
• To have obtained or be prepared to work towards SVQ Social Services and Healthcare at SCQF Level 3 or equivalent
• PLUSwilling to undertakeSupervisory or Management Qualification (minimum 15 credits at SCQF 7)
• (please refer to SSSC qualification requirements for registration
• Ability to meet registration requirements for supervisor for SSSC.
• A passion for and knowledge of person centred support particularly as it applies to working with people with a learning disability
• Good communication skills
• IT Skills and ability – confident and self-sufficient using IT and a working knowledge of Microsoft office
• Ability to motivate self and others
• Ability to work on own initiative, lead a team and work as part of a team.
• Knowledge of key worker system
• Able to provide personal care/support
• Able to work flexibly (our staff work a variety of hours, including overnight shifts or sleepover, depending on the role).
• Participate where necessary in social activities, outings/holidays with people using the service.
• Be respectful and supportive of individuals religious and cultural heritage
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in relation to all aspects of your work
• Full driving licence

Mission Statement

Our long-term vision is to end youth homelessness. Our more immediate mission is to ensure that every young person in Scotland has access to expert youth specific services to assist them to avoid, survive, and move on from homelessness; making it rare, brief, and non-recurring.

Context

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation and lead a growing and ambitious Fundraising and Communications (F&C) team.

The primary role of the Fundraising and Communications Manager is to ensure the delivery of all fundraising and communications activity for the organisation, in line with the F&C strategies, policies and procedures.

The F&C manager will have the opportunity to shape our ongoing fundraising strategy, paying particular attention to key growth areas including Individual Giving and Events, while supporting colleagues across multiple other fundraising disciplines.

The F&C Manager holds responsibility for the development and management of our funder relationships with the overall goal of increasing our supporter base and income in line with strategic KPIs. They hold shared responsibility for promoting development, co-operation and efficiency throughout the organisation.

You will be delivering our mission to give everyone the chance to feel unstoppable.

As the Challenge Events & Community Fundraising Manager, you’ll be right at the heart of our team’s efforts to make sure no one affected by spina bifida or hydrocephalus feels alone.

Each year, we aim to raise over £1.2 million through multiple fundraising streams to support our essential services. We have exciting plans to grow our income and service reach over the next four years. Your mission will be to generate income by creating partnerships with charities, supporters and community groups. You will lead and line managing the team in innovation and third-party challenge events across Scotland.

You will be leading some of the most high-profile fundraising events in the country, including the Strathclyde Zipslide (formerly Zipslide the Clyde), the Falkirk Wheel Abseil and the Port of Leith Abseil.

This is an exciting and creative role where you will lead the Schools & Community Fundraiser, Events & Community Fundraiser and Fundraising Assistant to implement your joint fundraising strategies.

As you grow your fundraising success, you’ll have the chance to shape your own career path. At SBH Scotland we believe in rewarding success and encouraging staff to fulfil their potential. You’ll also be part of an experienced team to support you every step of the way.

What SBH Scotland can offer you

Flexibility – We offer flexible working, including the opportunity to work from home or around caring responsibilities.

Supportive colleagues supporting you to express yourself – Staff scored SBH Scotland 8 out of 10 for being supportive in taking risks with new ideas.

We also offer: Workplace pension scheme; salary sacrifice scheme; death in service benefit; paid Carers Leave; 30 days annual leave entitlement and 4 days Public Holidays; an additional day off for your birthday and wellbeing days.

We welcome applications from disabled people and those with lived experience of disability or caring responsibilities. SBH Scotland is a Real Living Wage and Disability Confident Employer.

Reporting to: Head of Fundraising and Communications

Place of Work: Hybrid office/home-working model with base being the Dan Young Building, Dullatur G68 0LS. Occasional travel within Scotland to accommodate needs of fundraising.

Working Hours: The role is 35 hours across 5 days (can be discussed). Normal work hours are 9.00am to 4.30pm. The role will necessitate working some hours out with normal office hours, including evening and some weekends.

Salary: £36,139

Driving license and access to a car is essential for this role.

Responsible to: Head of Fundraising and Communications

Gateway is an established charitable organisation which provides Outreach Care & Support in addition to Supported Accommodations across Highland communities. We currently have the following exciting career opportunity.

Care At Home Service Manager:

A position has arisen for a Service Manager with a positive mindset who motivates and drives others forward with enthusiasm and inspiration. You will display outstanding management skills, be proactive and have the ability to engage with others, leading by example. The role requires an individual with relevant experience in the management of people and care at home services. The Service Manager will be responsible for ensuring that our Care at Home delivery, in Inverness and Wester Ross, reflects best practice and contemporary thinking. In addition, as a member of Gateway’s Senior Management team you will be involved in Gateway’s service planning, performance management, audit and policy development processes.

We are looking for individuals who reflect our Core Values which underpin and form the foundation on which we perform our work:

· A ‘people person’ who can build positive relationships with others;

· Reliable, dedicated and able to meet the physical demands of the job;

· Enthusiastic to promote our Service User’s independence, choice, dignity and respect by ensuring delivery to the very highest standards of care;

Applicants for this position will have at least 5 years experience in Social Care sector, at least 1 year in senior role with some experience in Care At Home services sector, qualified to SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care as a minimum. The applicant will be required to gain SVQ Level 4 in Health and Social Care and in Leadership & Management.

Applicants will require to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and undertake the necessary vetting checks. All applicants will have a full driving licence and access to their own car for work purposes. This is a full time position. Salary negotiable dependent on experience, £40,000 circa. Closing date is 30 June 2026.

About the Role

Manor Estates Housing Association is seeking to recruit a part-time Retirement Housing Manager to join our busy Housing Management Team.

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

·Previous experience of working in a frontline customer based role

·Experience in providing advice and guidance with good organisational and time management skills

• Awareness of health & safety responsibilities
• Experience in coordinating community activities or support older people
• A willingness to work collaboratively as part of a small team
• A positive attitude and the desire to make a difference to our organisation and its tenants or service users

Key Terms and Conditions

• 12.5 days annual leave
• 7.5 days public holidays
• 17.5 hour working week with flexible working arrangements considered
• Contributory pension scheme

The role

Award-winning animal charity Pet Blood Bank UK is recruiting for a Regional Coordinator based in Scotland.

Working closely with the Area Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the successful coordination of donation sessions within your region. With a regional collection team comprising of between 15-25 Vets, Nurses and Donor Assistants, you will be a key person in building relationships with our venues, increasing donor recruitment and retention, and developing our growing pool of regional volunteers whilst striving to make sure our donation sessions are successful.

Background

Launched in 2007, Pet Blood Bank UK is the only charity that provides a blood bank service for all vets across the UK. As part of our charitable remit, our aim is to advance animal health and welfare and to relieve suffering by providing quick and convenient access to blood. Every unit of blood helps save up to four other lives, saving thousands of lives every year.

Our values

Caring. Pioneering. Real. These are the values Pet Blood Bank UK is built upon. Our values bind us together as a charity and guide everything we do. We expect every team member to know, understand and embody our values, helping to build our reputation as a pioneering, caring and practical charity. Read more about our values.

What you’ll do

As the Regional Coordinator, you will be responsible for ensuring all the relevant tasks and procedures are adhered to, to successfully coordinate donation sessions within your region. This will involve:

Working closely with the Area Manager who will provide support and guidance on this evolving role.

Ongoing development and support of donation sessions within your region, ensuring sessions run as efficiently and effectively as possible, whilst increasing donor recruitment and attendance.

Responsible for ensuring that any feedback is communicated between the Area Manager and the regional clinical team at the earliest opportunity.

Working alongside the Area Manager to ensure the region is meeting the key performance indicators set out for the collection teams, looking at methods to motivate the team and encourage them to achieve the most successful outcome for each potential donor.

Support the building of a volunteer team within the region, develop a pool of volunteers trained to support sessions, events and, where appropriate, the transport of kit and blood.

Organise and manage the rota for your region by liaising with the team to ensure all sessions are fully covered.

Support the co-ordination and maintenance of session kit stored in Dunfermline, collaborating with Loughborough teams to ensure all items remain fit for purpose.

Help organise and attend events to raise awareness of Pet Blood Bank in your region. You will be required to deliver presentations on Pet Blood Bank to potential donor owners, veterinary professionals, and other organisations.

As part of this role, you will be required to build relations with the other departments within Pet Blood Bank and support the communication between the collection team and other departments.

Due to the nature of the work carried out by Pet Blood Bank, flexibility is key to this role. You will be expected to be part of a weekend duty on-call rota (1 in 6 weekends).

What we need

An excellent, confident communicator (written and verbal) who has a proven background working effectively with a variety of people including peers, clients, and volunteers. Good time management, ability to self-motivate, think proactively, and be an enthusiastic team player who strives for continued improvement. Experience of working within or knowledge of the charity sector is beneficial.

We’re looking for someone who:

Has an animal health related qualification, proven experience working with dogs, or holds a veterinary qualification

Has previous team leadership or supervision experience

Experience using Microsoft Office (word, outlook, excel)

Previous experience of working in a remote environment

Holds a full UK driving licence and has access to their own transport

Has a confident and professional manner with the ability to problem solve

Is committed to positive customer experience

Confident engaging and speaking to the public and professionals.

What’s in it for you

In return, we offer full training, competitive salary with pay progression, contributory pension scheme, lifestyle rewards, and 30 days annual holidays (pro rata, including bank holidays).

Further details

This role comprises of 15 hours administration time per week, these hours are hybrid and worked across Monday/Wednesday and Friday, working 5 hours per day you will have flexibility to pick the hours worked between 9am-5pm ensuring the core hours of 10am-12noon are covered. In addition, it includes a minimum of working 12 blood donation sessions annually (average 3/quarter) at varied locations on weekend days. Flexibility around the time work is undertaken is essential as some evening and weekend work will be required. Full training will be given for both the administration role and to perform a team role on a donation session relevant to qualifications.

Living within the region you are supervising is essential, as well as the flexibility to travel and attend sessions across the whole region. Candidates will need to be based within a 30 minute commute of Dunfermline to allow a minimum of once weekly working from our Dunfermline office.

Travel is required within your region to and from donation sessions and our Dunfermline office, a mileage allowance is paid for this, there is no access to a company vehicle. Occasional travel to neighbouring regions or Pet Blood Bank offices (Loughborough) will be required with notice.

​Would you like to turn young people’s passion for gaming into confidence, connection and growth?

Bellshill & Mossend YMCA is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Project Lead to coordinate and deliver our Y-Victory esports project. Y-Victory is a weekly gaming and youth work programme for young people aged 8–18. Using games such as Fortnite, Minecraft and Rocket League, the project helps young people build confidence, develop friendships, improve wellbeing and gain valuable life skills in a safe and inclusive environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a well-established project, working directly with young people while coordinating volunteers, partnerships and delivery to ensure meaningful outcomes.

You’ll have the opportunity to shape and develop the project, ensuring it continues to evolve and respond to the needs of young people.

We're looking for someone who has:

• Experience working with young people and knowledge of youth work, community learning or education.

• Knowledge of gaming and esports, particularly Fortnite, Minecraft and Rocket League.

• Strong organisational and communication skills and a commitment to inclusive, young person-centred practice.

• Brings strong organisational and communication skills

• Is committed to inclusive, young person-centred practice

• Experience leading projects, services or teams.

Qualifications

Applicants should hold, or be working towards, a relevant qualification in Community Learning and Development, Youth Work, Social Care, Education, Working in Communities or a related field.

Why Join Us?

At Bellshill & Mossend YMCA, we put children, young people and families first. You’ll join a supportive and values-driven team and play a key role in shaping a project that uses gaming as a powerful tool to engage, connect and support young people to thrive.

Help make a difference to local families - Bellshill & Mossend YMCA is looking for a motivated and compassionate Project Lead to coordinate and deliver our Y-Connect project. Y-Connect supports carers and children under five with diagnosed or undiagnosed Additional Support Needs (ASN), providing opportunities for play, learning, social connection and wellbeing support.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a well-established project, working directly with families while coordinating a small team including staff and volunteers and partnerships to ensure high-quality support for children and carers. You’ll have the opportunity to develop and shape the project to ensure it continues to meet the needs of local families.

We're looking for someone who has:

• Experience working with children and families
• Knowledge of early years, ASN, family support or community learning
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Experience leading projects, services or teams
• A commitment to inclusive, family-centred practice

Qualifications:

Applicants should hold, or be working towards, a relevant qualification in Childhood Practice, Early Years, Community Learning and Development, Social Services (Children and Young People), Family Support, or a related field.

Why Join Us?

​At Bellshill & Mossend YMCA, we put children, young people and families first. You’ll join a supportive and values-driven team and play a key role in shaping a project that supports families to feel more connected, confident and less isolated.

Could you lead and shape services that make a real difference to children, young people and families?

About Us

Bellshill & Mossend YMCA is a community-focused organisation supporting children, young people and families. We are committed to creating safe, inclusive spaces and delivering meaningful services that make a real difference in our local community.

The Role

We are seeking a motivated and capable Project Operations Manager to lead the delivery and development of our services.

This is a key leadership role within the organisation. You will be responsible for managing staff, ensuring high-quality service delivery, and driving a strong focus on outcomes and impact.

You will play a central role in strengthening performance, developing staff, and ensuring our services are consistently focused on making a measurable difference.

You will work closely with the CEO, staff team and partners to ensure our services continue to meet the needs of our community.

This role requires someone who is comfortable setting direction and supporting staff to deliver high-quality, consistent services and who is comfortable taking ownership of service standards and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clear and supportive leadership, setting expectations and helping staff to perform at their best

• Ensure services are well managed, outcome-focused and making a meaningful difference

• Monitor performance and support continuous improvement across services

• Build and maintain relationships with partners and stakeholders

• Contribute to the development and growth of services

• Ensure effective reporting, monitoring and compliance

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience managing staff or teams within a community, youth work or third sector setting

• Someone who can provide clear direction and support staff to deliver high-quality, consistent services

• Is confident balancing support with accountability

• Is focused on delivering results and making a positive impact

• Has strong communication and relationship-building skills

• Can take initiative and work with autonomy

• Is motivated to grow with the organisation and contribute to its future direction

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to:

• Play a key leadership role in an organisation making a real difference locally

• Shape and strengthen services that support children, young people and families

• Be part of a supportive, values-driven team

• Grow and develop alongside an organisation that is evolving and ambitious for its future