Do you have a passion for supporting people living with dementia and their carers? Then come and lead our team of volunteers who have been making a difference in the lives of people affected by dementia and their carers for over four years. We want you to deliver and develop our service while meeting our aim of bringing light into the lives of our visitors. You can get a flavour of Past Times by watching this video which was compiled in August 2025.

Here is a quote from a carer who brings her parents, who both live with dementia: “Mum and Dad look forward to each session. They love the people, the music and the games. I love seeing them relaxed, joining in and looking more like themselves from before.”

We are a church-based project – reaching out with warm hospitality, friendship and support to anyone living with dementia, their carers and family members in the Rutherglen and Cambuslang area. We hope you will be respectful of our Christian ethos, but you do not need to share our faith.

Past Times is a member of Meeting Centres Scotland, which serves as a central hub for resources, guidance, and collaboration. We are also a member of Age Scotland and other networks which provide advice, training and support. Professional advice is always available as a Support Worker from Alzheimer Scotland and / or the Older Adult Mental Health Team based in Rutherglen Health Centre attend all our sessions.

This new post is funded until February 2028 by the Scottish Government’s Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund. The full-time salary is £30,000, pro rata £12,000, rising to £12,720 in February 2027.

Would you like to come and work at the number one Students’ Union in Scotland (as voted in the recent Whatuni Student Choice awards)? Strath Union is looking for a talented individual to join our team as Advice Manager.

The Advice Manager provides strategic and operational leadership for Strath Union’s Advice Hub, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality, safe, and student-centred advice service. Working on a part-time basis, the role focuses on oversight, prioritisation, quality assurance, and the professional supervision of staff delivering advice and casework, rather than day-to-day operational delivery.

The postholder is responsible for line managing the Advice Hub team, providing professional supervision, guidance on complex cases, and ensuring robust advice standards are consistently applied. The Advice Manager plays a key role in shaping service priorities, managing risk, and ensuring the Advice Hub operates effectively within available capacity.

The role sits within Strath Union’s Management Team and contributes to wider organisational planning, particularly in relation to student welfare, wellbeing, and support. Given the part-time nature of the post, the Advice Manager will work closely with colleagues to ensure clear delegation, effective communication, and appropriate escalation arrangements are in place.

Strathclyde Students’ Union is committed to promoting diversity and equality for all and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from applicants with disabilities, from ethnic minority backgrounds, and those with diverse sexualities or marginalised gender identities as these groups are underrepresented.

Disability Equality Scotland seeks to recruit a passionate, skilled and dedicated new team member - Operations Team Lead.

This is a time of immense challenge, change, renewal, and opportunity. Working with DES, you’ll play a vital role in the future of the organisation, championing the rights for disabled people across Scotland.

The Operations Team Lead will have experience of working in operations, finance, HR, and have strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Through co-ordinating and providing comprehensive administrative, operational, and financial support, the post holder will ensure that DES operates efficiently, adheres to sound financial practices, and maintains our reputation as a responsible and financially prudent organisation.

They will work across two key areas:

• Office and HR Management
• Finance, budgets, and reporting

This new role would suit someone with administration, HR and finance experience who is naturally very well-organised, able to build strong relationships, enjoys working with lots of partners, and is committed to the equality and participation of disabled people. The successful applicant will also have an eye for detail and be able to quickly respond to new opportunities and challenges.

You’ll be part of the small operations team so you’ll need to be a great communicator, enthusiastic, proactive and willing to be flexible when things change.

Being right at the heart of what we do, you’ll understand how a small charity functions and the importance of strong administrative and financial processes as a backbone to success. You’ll help provide the glue that holds different projects together, enabling it to be greater than the sum of its parts.

From taking minutes at meetings, helping deliver our engagement to our members and to making sure invoices are paid on time - this is a varied and rewarding role and we are looking for someone keen to be a key part of the Scottish Independent Living Movement and get stuck into everything it involves!

For the full job description and person specification of this role please download from information below or contact us on Tel: 0141 370 0968.

If you wish to discuss anything in regard to accessibility or if you require alternative formats, please contact our recruitment team by email at recruitment@disabilityequality.scot or by telephone on 0141 370 0968.

Equal opportunities

We are committed to being disability confident and an employer of choice irrespective of race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, or pregnancy and maternity. The ethical and business case of ensuring that our workforce is representative of wider society is at the heart of what we do. When we are recruiting, disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. We make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment.

This is a unique and central role at the heart of civil society efforts in Scotland to tackle the climate crisis. It requires a highly-organised and effective manager who is able to build strong relationships, enjoys working with lots of partners, and is committed to climate action and justice.

You’ll be part of a small but growing SCCS secretariat team that provides support to our diverse members and delivers our advocacy and campaigns activities, so you’ll need to be a great communicator, enthusiastic, proactive and willing to be flexible when things change.

Being right at the centre of what we do, we need someone with strong diplomacy skills who is self-motivated. You’ll be the glue that holds a diverse coalition together, enabling it to be greater than the sum of its parts.

This is a varied and rewarding role and we are looking for someone keen to be a key part of the Scottish climate movement and get stuck into everything it involves!

About SCCS

Stop Climate Chaos Scotland (SCCS) is Scotland’s climate coalition, bringing together over 70 civil society organisations campaigning together on climate change.

Our membership is diverse and includes national and community organisations working on:

• Climate action and justice
• Environment and nature
• Gender and social justice
• Faith and belief
• International development
• Worker and human rights
• Health and inequality

Together, we represent hundreds of thousands of people across Scotland and stand in solidarity with communities most affected by climate impacts around the world. We collaborate with our members to build strong public support for faster climate action. We use this support to influence decision-makers to put in place fair, effective policies to reduce emissions and benefits for everyone.

Key tasks

Strategy and delivery

• Work with the SCCS Board and partners to lead the development of SCCS strategies
• Develop and oversee work plans to deliver agreed aims, including direct delivery, where necessary
• Manage external communications, ensuring coalition sign off processes are followed

Governance and finance

• Carry out annual budget forecasting, provide regular financial updates to the board, and work with an external accountant to produce end of year financial reports
• Provide support and reports to board meetings and organise AGMs
• Ensure accurate and timely official reporting to Companies House, OSCR and other legal requirements
• Identify and respond to fundraising opportunities while managing existing funding and reporting requirements

Leadership and stakeholder management

• Work with Board on membership development to ensure our coalition remains strong and diverse, and grows
• Line manage staff and volunteers and oversee the work of consultants
• Facilitate coalition and external meetings, design agendas and ensure records are produced
• Represent SCCS at relevant external meetings and events and act as a spokesperson for the coalition when appropriate – with the public, political stakeholders and the media
• Liaise and coordinate with sister coalitions in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and develop strategic relationships with relevant networks in Scotland
• Ensure equality and diversity are fully considered in all aspects of our work and internal processes
• Carry out any other tasks required to manage and advance the coalition or as identified by SCCS Board

Personal specification

Knowledge, experience and skills

Essential

• Experience in a charity management role, which included strategy development, governance, financial, and line management
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with multiple partners
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for different audiences and purposes
• Skilled at meeting facilitation and designing engaging meetings
• Excellent IT skills
• Proactive, able to work flexibly and identify and act on opportunities while being highly organised and prioritising and managing a busy workload
• An understanding of the policy and political landscapes in Scotland
• Conflict management and diplomacy skills
• Demonstrable commitment to action on climate change and climate justice

Desirable

• Experience of planning and delivering environmental or social justice campaigns
• Knowledge of the civil society landscape in Scotland
• Fundraising experience
• Media spokesperson experience
• Experience working with and supporting charity boards

Qualifications

No specific qualifications are required for the role: the knowledge, skills and experience of the successful candidate will be more important than formal academic qualifications.

Terms and conditions

• Salary: £40,000
• Hours: 5 days a week (35 hours). The option to work 4 days and flexible working requests will be considered. The post holder may need to work the occasional evening or weekend, for which time off in lieu will be granted. Overtime will not be paid.
• Location: Primarily from home, with occasional office working in central Edinburgh. Other travel may be required to meetings, most often in the central belt, but occasionally in other parts of Scotland or the UK (for which travel expenses will be paid).
• Line manager: Stop Climate Chaos Scotland Chair
• Holiday: 28 days annual leave plus 11 days statutory holidays (pro rata).
• Pension: Stop Climate Chaos Scotland operates a pension plan with NEST, with employer contribution of 6%.
• We can only employ candidates with the right to work in the UK.

Inspiring Scotland and Changing Ideas have a long-standing relationship to drive social justice reform in Scotland. This role is funded by the charity Changing Ideas, which is owned and led by the philanthropist David Graham. The Fund Manager will lead and enable delivery of funded projects, research and campaigns requested by Changing Ideas and developed in partnership with David Graham and Inspiring Scotland.

The Fund Manager will support the development and delivery of high-impact campaigns that influence policy and practice and deliver real improvements in the lives of children and families across Scotland. They will also Fund Manage the portfolio of work for Changing Ideas, will meet with charity partners and Changing ideas trustees and ensure their key objectives are met.

Fund Managers are key members of the Inspiring Scotland team who collaborate with colleagues to share learning, volunteer their skillset to support other teams and play a role in the continued success of our organisation.

Our Coordinator represents Stirling Street Pastors and supports the promotion, management and co-ordination of the initiative in Stirling.

Reporting to a Board of Trustees the Coordinator’s key duties will be to:

• Organise and manage the rotas
• Provide leadership to our volunteers
• Organise volunteer recruitment and training
• Manage the patrol base, and monitor and order equipment/street supplies
• Promote and develop relationships with churches, the Council, Police and other key stakeholders
• Identify funding opportunities and apply, where appropriate
• Be our liaison with Ascension Trust (AT) and Ascension Trust Scotland (ATS)

The post holder must:

• be a Christian with an active relationship with a local church
• subscribe to the Street Pastors core values and ethos
• be trained or willing to train as a Street Pastor volunteer and participate in a patrol rota

We offer:

• a salary of £15,000 p.a. for 18 hours a week
• a degree of flexibility over working arrangements
• an employer pension contribution of 3%

About Angus Carers Centre

Angus Carers Association (trading as Angus Carers Centre) is an organisation established by carers, for carers. The Association was established in October 1996 and became part of the Royal Princess Trust for Carers network in November 1997, then becoming known as “Angus Carers Centre”.

Angus Carers Centre is a well-regarded and successful charity/organisation providing tailored information, advice, emotional and practical support to young people and adults who care for a relative or friend who, due to illness, disability, mental health conditions or addiction, could not manage without their care and support.

Today Angus Carers Centre has 24 staff, 20 volunteers, and over 2000 registered adult and young carers.

Job Summary

As part of the Angus Carers Centre Senior Management Team, the Operational Manager will oversee service delivery, manage resources, lead teams, and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations. They will also act as a key ambassador for the charity, building strong relationships with stakeholders, funders, and the wider community.

Full details are available in the document below.

About Borders Pet Rescue

Borders Pet Rescue (BPR) is a trusted and much-loved animal welfare charity serving the Scottish Borders since 1988. From our Rescue Centre in Earlston, our dedicated team of staff and volunteers cares for animals in need and works tirelessly to help them find safe, loving homes.

The charity also operates two successful retail shops in Galashiels and Kelso. These shops are run by passionate and committed staff and volunteers, and they provide the main source of sustainable income that enables our rescue and rehoming work.

Demand for our services has never been greater, with increasing numbers of animals requiring our help. To meet this challenge, the charity has entered an exciting period of growth and development, aligned with our 2024–2027 Strategy. As part of this next chapter, we are creating a brand-new role to strengthen, support, and grow our retail operation.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Charity Manager, the Retail Operations Manager will provide strategic leadership and day-to-day support to our charity shops in Kelso and Galashiels. You will work closely with Shop Managers to maximise income generation, enhance customer experience, and ensure the smooth and effective running of all retail operations.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and motivated retail professional — ideally with charity retail experience — who is passionate about animal welfare and keen to make a meaningful difference.

Key Responsibilities

Retail Leadership & Performance

• Provide proactive leadership, guidance, and support to shop managers, staff, and volunteers
• Develop and implement sales strategies to drive income growth across both shops
• Monitor and analyse shop performance, identifying opportunities for improvement
• Ensure effective merchandising, stock sourcing, pricing, and presentation
• Embed best practice in line with Charity Retail Association standards (BPR is a proud member)

Strategic Retail Development

• Create and deliver a Retail Strategy aligned with the BPR 2024–2027 organisational strategy
• Lead the introduction and growth of online sales channels
• Identify and develop new retail income streams and opportunities
• Contribute to long-term sustainability planning for the charity

People Management & Development

• Support the recruitment, onboarding, and retention of shop volunteers
• Assist with staff recruitment where required
• Develop and coordinate training programmes for staff and volunteers
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive team culture

Compliance & Operations

• Ensure shops meet legal, financial, and health and safety requirements
• Maintain strong financial controls and accurate reporting
• Work collaboratively with the Charity Manager and wider team

About You

We are looking for someone who brings:

• Experience in retail management — charity retail experience is highly desirable
• A proven track record of achieving sales growth and operational improvement
• Excellent people-management and motivational skills
• Strong organisational, planning, and problem-solving ability
• Confidence working both strategically and hands-on
• A collaborative, positive, and proactive approach
• A genuine commitment to the mission and values of Borders Pet Rescue

Why Join Us?

This is a rare opportunity to play a key role in the future development of a small but impactful animal welfare charity — helping create a stronger retail presence that directly supports animals in need across the Scottish Borders.

We are recruiting a Partnerships Manager to lead partnership activity for Home Energy Scotland, supporting Energy Saving Trust’s strategic objectives across Scotland.

As Partnerships Manager,you will manage a team delivering partnership projects that increase the reach and impact of Home Energy Scotland. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, partner organisations and internal teams to ensure Home Energy Scotland remains the primary public energy advice service in Scotland.

This role plays a key part in supporting fuel poverty priorities, community engagement, employee engagement and Net Zero delivery.

The team

Our team in Energy Saving Trust manages the national Home Energy Scotlandservice on behalf of the Scottish Government. Joining our team means joining an award-winning advice service that supports hundreds of thousands of households across Scotland every year to make their homes warmer, more affordable, and sustainable.

The climate emergency and the current fuel price crisis means the work of Home Energy Scotland has never been more important. Our team is making a real difference to people’s lives, and we are also growing rapidly. We need to recruit more skilled and dedicated people to join our team now.

Our team collaborate widely with colleagues in Energy Saving Trust, staff across the Home Energy Scotland network and many other partners across Scotland. You will be working with people and organisations to help tackle fuel poverty and the climate emergency, both directly, and through a network of regional advice centres covering all of Scotland.

What you will do

• Lead and line manage the Partnerships team delivering Home Energy Scotland partnership activity
• Develop and maintain partnerships with public sector, third sector and intermediary organisations
• Identify new partnership opportunities to extend Home Energy Scotland services and referrals
• Represent Home Energy Scotland and Energy Saving Trust at meetings, events and stakeholder forums
• Work collaboratively with marketing, digital and operational teams to promote and improve energy advice services
• Ensure partnership KPIs, targets and reporting requirements are met
• Support continuous improvement and best practice sharing across Home Energy Scotland advice centres.

What you will bring

Essential

• Team management and leadership skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills including presentations.
• Excellent relationship building, influencing, and negotiating skills with the ability to interact at all levels, from customer service to high-level stakeholders.
• Project management skills.
• Well-developed Microsoft Office skills, including applications such as Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, SharePoint.
• Ability to work on own initiative and co-operatively as part of a team to deliver results.
• Good analytical and research skills, critical thinking, and risk management, with the ability to identify and realise opportunities.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the Scottish third and public sector landscape.
• Experience of energy efficiency, low carbon heat and renewable technologies.
• Knowledge of environmental issues, legislation, and procedures.
• Financial administration experience.

Benefits - We’ll support you with:

• Generous holiday (25 days + bank holidays + extra Christmas leave)
• True flexibility in how and where you work
• Strong pension & life assurance
• Enhanced family leave
• Green travel perks (EV scheme, cycle to work)
• Professional development support
• Yearly wellbeing allowance

These are just some of the benefits we offer.

Who we are

Energy Saving Trust is a leading and trusted organisation, dedicated to promoting energy efficiency, low carbon transport and sustainable energy use. We aim to address the climate emergency and deliver the wider benefits of clean energy as we transition to net zero.

At Energy Saving Trust we don’t just offer jobs – we offer careers. For our people, being part of the effort to address the climate emergency makes working for us truly meaningful and rewarding.

Work where you thrive

At Energy Saving Trust, flexibility isn’t just a policy, it’s how we work. Most of our roles can be done remotely, and many of our people choose to work from home full-time. Prefer an office environment? We have welcoming spaces in London, Edinburgh, Belfast, Cardiff and Hadleigh for those who want to connect in person.

Reasonable adjustments: We want to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive of and accessible for, everyone.

If you think you may need additional support or reasonable adjustments made to any part of the recruitment process, please get in touch.

Diversity and inclusion

Energy Saving Trust is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone can be themselves, with support to be their best.

We strongly encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and with different identities and experiences to apply for roles with Energy Saving Trust.

We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and we ringfence a minimum number of interview slots for candidates who apply via the Disability Confident scheme and meet the criteria for a role.

Abbotsford, the home of Sir Walter Scott, is one of Scotland’s most important heritage sites and easily accessible from Edinburgh by road and rail. Now cared for by an independent charity, we are seeking an exceptional individual to lead our historic collections and built heritage care, our visitor storytelling, and our community programmes.

In this interesting and varied role you will be responsible for the Trust’s heritage responsibilities, overseeing achievement of Museum Accreditation, as well as the further development of exceptional visitor storytelling experiences. If you also have some experience of volunteering and educational visits in a similar organisation, that will be an advantage. Overseeing a team of five, and working closely with the fundraising team to achieve your objectives, you will be a key member of our management team. As a small charity run by staff and volunteers, you should be personable and flexible in your approach to others, and be prepared to be bitten by our passion for Scott and Abbotsford.

Full time at 35 hours a week, salary of £38,311 per annum plus benefits, including 34 days annual leave.