This is a fantastic opportunity to support the growth and development of social enterprises and SMEs across the Highlands and Islands (and beyond!) and shape the future of social enterprise support in Scotland.

Key tasks

• Deliver business support services as a business adviser for the Just Enterprise contract. This is often done jointly with a colleague.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of workshops for the Just Enterprise contract and other clients.
• Contribute to the delivery of other contract work, e.g. community consultation, options appraisals, feasibility studies and business plans.
• Provide 1-2-1 business advice to third sector and community organisations, often remotely but sometimes in person, involving travel.
• Represent the company at events on an occasional basis to promote the Just Enterprise contract and the other services we deliver.
• Provide support in the o ice for hosting of the space when needed – eg helping to set up meeting rooms, responding to the public and members’ enquiries.

If you have social enterprise or business experience, a passion for impact, and enjoy working in a team, we’d love to hear from you!

Thank you for your interest in joining the Operations Team at Ps & Gs Church in Edinburgh. We are looking for a proactive Housekeeper to help care for our buildings and to ensure they are clean, tidy, and well-presented for various church activities and events. We are looking for someone who is willing to work early mornings and who has prior cleaning or housekeeping experience.

On average we welcome over 1000 people through the doors each week, for services, events and different activities. It is therefore very important that our facilities are kept clean and tidy.

The key objective is to ensure that our buildings are clean and tidy, ready for services and events. You will:

• have overall responsibility for high standards of cleanliness and presentation of our church buildings
• carry out regular routine and deep cleaning of all interior spaces

A full job description and person specification can be downloaded below or from our website.

Benefits

• The salary for this role is £24,500 (pro rata for 30 hours per week: £21,000)
• You will be entitled to five working weeks holiday per year, plus five designated public holidays, plus five public holiday days allocated pro rata.
• You will be enrolled in a direct contribution pension scheme with an 8% employer contribution (Usually NEST however other arrangements can be negotiated).
• You are entitled to prayer and study or personal development training days, 4 per year.

Key Information

• The role part-time, 30 hours per week, excluding breaks, working over 5 days.
• Work days are Monday- Friday, and will ideally be 7:00-13:00, though there will be room for some negotiation to arrive at a mutually agreeable pattern at job offer stage.
• Extra cleaning shifts will be available - paid at our casual workers hourly rate (Real Living Wage), to which this role will have first-refusal.
• Diversity – The Ps & Gs Vestry believes that diversity enables us to thrive and develop and is committed to race equality, welcoming applications from UK Minority Ethnic backgrounds.
• The role is permanent and has a mutually-reviewable probationary period of three months.
• The notice period is two months.
• The role reports to the Facilities Manager and is appraised annually.
• You must already have the right to live and work in the UK.

RASASH (Rape and Sexual Abuse Service Highland) provides free, confidential support and information to anyone affected by sexual violence in Highland (age 13+). This includes survivors of sexual violence and their non-abusing partners, friends, and families. We support all genders – women, men, non-binary, trans and gender non-conforming, while recognising that sexual violence disproportionally affects women and girls.

We also develop and deliver training and workshops to schools, youth groups, and professionals on a range of topics related to sexual violence and gender equality. This, alongside our youth-led campaigning, is part of our work to change societal attitudes which contribute to sexual violence and the shaming of survivors.

RASASH is the only specialist sexual violence service in Highland. Our service is women-led and trauma-informed.

We are looking for new Trustees to join our Board to help guide our strategic direction and ensure we continue providing essential support to survivors across the region.

Are you passionate about supporting survivors of sexual violence and shaping the future of a vital Highland charity? Do you have skills, experience, or lived experience that could strengthen our leadership? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

We welcome applications from women across Highland who are committed to RASASH’s mission and values. We particularly encourage applications from those underrepresented in the workforce, including women from diverse ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities, disabled women, and women with lived experience of the issues we address.

Applicants do not need any prior experience of being a trustee, as we will provide a full induction. Candidates should ideally live or work in Highland and be able to bring knowledge, insight, and dedication to our Board.

Are you an organised, supportive leader who’s passionate about helping people thrive? We’re looking for a dedicated Deputy Manager / Volunteer Coordinator to strengthen our team and help us make a bigger impact in our community.

About the role:

• Support the CEO in the day-to-day running of our services

• Recruit, train and coordinate our amazing volunteers

• Ensure volunteers feel valued, supported, and motivated

• Help develop new initiatives and maintain high-quality service delivery

• Build strong relationships with our community and partners

About you:

• Proven experience in team leadership, volunteer management, or community work

• Excellent organisational and people skills

• Confident communicator with a supportive, positive attitude

• Able to motivate and inspire others

• Flexible and adaptable, with good problem-solving abilities

What we offer:

• A friendly, supportive working environment

• Opportunities for training and professional development

• Flexible working arrangements where possible

• The chance to play a vital role in supporting our community

Glencassels Community Development Project (GCDP) is a well-established project located in the housing scheme of Craigneuk, near to Wishaw. This small Neighbourhood Centre, known locally as ‘The Venny’, presently provides a range of recreational, social and educational programmes for children, young people and adults and a Community Café for all ages. We believe that it has the potential to make an even greater contribution to this community and as part of fulfilling this vision we seek a suitably qualified and experienced Childrens Worker to cover maternity leave.

We are seeking an experienced worker to manage and develop after school and early evening clubs for children aged 5-12 years. The Venny has a long tradition of running children’s clubs in this community. The person appointed will be line managed and have the support of the Project Leader. They will manage a small team of sessional staff plus volunteers. It is anticipated that this 18 hours per week post will be worked over 3 days.

The Childrens Worker will work with the Board, The Project Leader and in collaboration with the local community in providing high quality programmes for children in this community. This will be delivered primarily through clubs in the Venny but with scope and flexibility to develop outdoor children’s activities, seasonal activities, outings and trips.

Are you an excellent storyteller with a talent for writing compelling funding applications? We’re looking for a dedicated Grants and Trusts Fundraiser to help us secure vital income and grow our impact.

About the role:

• Research, identify, and apply to relevant grant-making bodies and trusts

• Write persuasive proposals and impact reports

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with funders

• Work closely with our team to align funding bids with our mission and programmes

About you:

• Proven experience in trust and grants fundraising (or strong transferable skills)

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong research and organisational abilities

• A proactive, self-motivated approach and attention to detail

What we offer:

• A supportive, passionate team environment

• Flexible, hybrid or remote working options

• Training and professional development opportunities

• The chance to make a genuine difference to our cause

Edinburgh Food Project provides food and other everyday essentials, support, and advice, while working with individuals, communities, and partners to address the root causes of poverty.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the fight against poverty.

We are looking for someone who is an amazing communicator, highly organised, and digitally savvy to help us end the need for foodbanks for good.

This is a varied and vital job at the heart of our Fundraising team: you will lead on marketing and communications, designing and delivering campaigns, appeals and engaging content for our donors and supporters as well as managing our website and social media platforms. In addition, you will support effective internal communications and work with the Chief Executive to respond to press enquiries. There will be ample opportunities to get involved at the frontline of fundraising and with the wider work of the organisation.

While this role sits within our Fundraising team, fundraising or charity experience isn’t necessary - you may come from another marketing background or be looking to take your career in a different direction.

You will likely have experience in a communications or marketing role and excellent working knowledge of social media and marketing platforms, a positive attitude, and a commitment to the vision, mission, and values of Edinburgh Food Project.

If you think that the following words describe you, then we want to hear from you:

• Well-organised
• Helpful
• Efficient
• Kind
• Enthusiastic
• Problem-solver
• Creative
• Accurate
• Confident
• Adaptable

Edinburgh Food Project offers a range of benefits including generous annual leave, competitive salaries, flexible working, and training opportunities.

Could you be part of something different? We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to use their gifts, skills and experience to make a difference to the lives of the people in our parishes and communities.

We are looking for someone to assist the Kirk Session in developing and delivering a range of pastoral services which aim to support individuals and families, and increase participation in community and congregational life.

This post is also suitable for that of Parish Deacon (please see additional information under Main Duties, Person Specification and Terms and Conditions for candidates wishing to apply for this post as a Deacon).

The successful candidate will be a committed Christian with an active Church connection (Genuine Occupational Requirement in terms of the Equality Act 2010).

It is essential you have the right to work in the UK before applying to work with us. You will be asked to provide proof of your eligibility to work and remain in the UK if you are invited to attend for an interview.

Community Volunteers Enabling You (COVEY) has operated across Lanarkshire for 32 years supporting 5,000 children, young people and parents/carers to become more resilient, safe and better equipped to reach their full potential. COVEY provides 1-1 and group-based befriending, mentoring and family support.

COVEY is seeking a passionate, professional and proactive individual to provide support to families who are experiencing difficulties or challenges in their everyday lives such as isolation, mental and physical health problems, disability, poverty and trauma. This involves direct work with children, young people, parents/carers and whole families via support and group-based mentoring.

The successful candidate will provide person centred, relationship-based support to children, young people and parents/carers to help them identify and address short-term needs (strengthening confidence, wellbeing and family/community relationships) and support long-term aspirations into positive destinations. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with experienced professionals, manage complex cases, and support volunteer mentors. If you have a strong background in family support and are driven by our mission to create positive change, apply today and help families thrive.

We are looking for a Facilitator who will run our Rural Group on Wednesday evenings. The group runs from 6pm- 8pm with young people pickups beforehand and drop offs after.

What we offer

We offer a rewarding role with the opportunity to develop your skills and future career in an enriching environment with the following benefits:

• 6% employer pension contribution
• flexible working (including flexi-time)
• access to learning and development opportunities
• one special leave day to celebrate your birthday
• annual staff and volunteer recognition awards
• quarterly staff wellbeing activities
• annual all staff outing/activity
• HSF Health plan for employees (and their spouse/partner and children) including dental and optical claim back, physio claim back, personal accident coverage, GP, mental health counselling, legal support, discounts for gym, cinema and shopping
• access to ScotWest Credit Union offering loans, mortgages and savings accounts

Essential requirements:

• Enhanced PVG required for this post
• Full Driving License with access to a car for business use/purposes

This is an exciting time to join Venture Trust as we continue to develop, embed and grow our teams, and apply our developmental approach in communities, in greenspaces and across Scotland’s wilder places.

Venture Trust supports people facing challenging life circumstances to overcome barriers and realise their potential. We work alongside people who have been impacted by trauma, and together we build the programme they need to move forwards in their journey, utilising in communities, greenspaces and wild places across Scotland.

About this role

We have an exciting opportunity for a new Outreach and Support Worker to join our team for a fixed-term period of two years. This role will be working across West Central Scotland and we are particularly keen to hear from applicants living in Forth Valley, North Lanarkshire and Glasgow. You will be the first person our participants meet, so knowledge of services within this area would be beneficial.

You’ll be a caring, dynamic and driven person, dedicated to levelling the playing field and equipping people with the tools they need to thrive. You’ll be comfortable and confident working autonomously alongside people with complex lives.

Working across your area and in the Scottish wilderness, you’ll provide bespoke and holistic 1:1 support for participants, spending time to get to know them, their strengths and where they want to go. You’ll help to shape their journeys, navigating 1:1, community and wilderness journey support, always harnessing the benefits of the outdoors and nature spaces to provide therapeutic benefit. You will prepare participants for wilderness journeys and support them to develop employability skills.

We need you to work closely with referrers and partners to provide joined up support for participants, managing the differing needs of your case load, including working with young people and adults.

As an Outreach and Support Worker, you will:

• Have knowledge of services in the area that you will deliver (i.e. Glasgow and West Central Scotland)
• Deliver group activities outdoors in community greenspaces
• Provide one-to-one support for participants, identifying and removing barriers to participation and supporting towards their individual goals
• Maintain positive relationships with stakeholders, generating referrals for all programmes
• Promote Venture Trust within local communities
• Support the delivery of wilderness journey opportunities in Scotland’s wilder places
• Work closely with referral partners and any other stakeholders to provide joined up support for participants
• Work within a team structure with hybrid working arrangements

For the full job description of this role, please see below.

Working at Venture Trust

We offer a range of generous benefits including:

• a generous annual leave entitlement (28 days annual leave plus public holidays and 3 Christmas holidays)
• an employee benefits package
• flexible and hybrid working
• a joint contributory pension scheme