We help young people to build life-long belief in themselves, supporting them to take on their own challenges, follow their own passions and discover talents they never knew they had. Because when you prove yourself that you’re ready for anything nothing can hold you back.
Do you want to be part of that?
Working within our values and behaviours framework, you will play a key role in delivering DofE’s fundraising ambitions across Scotland, helping to secure the philanthropic investment needed to achieve the goals set out in our new World Ready strategy and ensure more young people can access the life-changing opportunities DofE provides.
You will manage and grow a portfolio of major donors, and Trusts and Foundations, securing five- and six-figure gifts and developing long-term partnerships that support DofE’s strategic priorities across Scotland. Alongside managing existing supporters, you will identify, cultivate and secure new funding opportunities, building a strong pipeline of prospects and helping to diversify income sources.
Working closely with the Director of Scotland, Head of Philanthropy, colleagues across Scotland and senior volunteers, you will develop compelling cases for support, create tailored funding proposals, and deliver outstanding stewardship that inspires donors to deepen their engagement with DofE.
As an ambassador for DofE, you will represent the charity at meetings, events and networking opportunities, building strong relationships with donors, funders, volunteers and stakeholders. You will bring insight into Scotland’s philanthropic landscape and help shape fundraising activity that supports sustainable income growth.
The role requires a collaborative and proactive approach, working across teams to identify funding opportunities, develop impactful funding propositions and ensure supporters receive an exceptional experience.
The role will be home-based with regular travel across Scotland to meet donors, attend events and engage with stakeholders. It will require regular travel to London, and occasional travel to other parts of the UK
What we are looking for:
We’re looking for an experienced and motivated fundraiser who combines strong relationship-building skills with a strategic approach to income generation. You will have:
• A proven track record of securing and managing significant gifts from Trusts and Foundations and major donors.
• Experience developing and managing a pipeline of prospects, moving supporters successfully from identification through to solicitation and stewardship.
• Strong relationship management skills with the ability to engage, influence and inspire a wide range of stakeholders.
• Experience of developing compelling funding proposals, applications and cases of support tailored to donor interests.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams to identify opportunities and develop fundraising solutions
• Strong networking skills and the ability to identify, create and maximise opportunities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex information clearly and persuasively.
• A self-motivated, proactive and resilient approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.
• A passion for creating opportunities for young people and a commitment to DofE’s vision, values and commitment to inclusion.
Shakti is a feminist Black Minority Ethnic voluntary organisation which offers information, advocacy, emotional/practical support and refuge/temporary accommodation to all Black Minority Ethnic women and their children, who are experiencing or fleeing domestic abuse.
The post holder will ideally be a bilingual speaker in one of the BME community languages; preferably Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, Bengali, Mandarin, Cantonese, Arabic, Swahili, Hausa, Amharic, Yoruba and Igbo or other South Asian or African or East Asian languages and have exceptional leadership and management skills to steer our strong, committed, and skilled Outreach Services team; strong communications, influencing and negotiating skills; experience of working with Black Minority Ethnic (BME) communities. Must have sound knowledge and understanding of equalities issues and the issues affecting BME women, children, and young people, understanding of the legislative and cultural issues surrounding BME specific Gender-Based violence, domestic abuse, honour-based abuse such as forced marriage and female genital mutilation, and their effects on Black Minority Ethnic women, their children, and young people.
We are looking for someone who is analytical, organised and proactive, with excellent attention to detail. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a commitment to collaboration and continuous learning.
We are looking for a Project Research officer to support the work of Fast Forward and its Scottish Gambling Education Hub (SGEH) by working collaboratively with academic and research partners, bringing together existing evidence, andidentifying emerging trends to inform the Hub's work.
The postholder will coordinate monitoring and evaluation processes, gather and analyse evidence from SGEH activities, and support the dissemination of research, policy developments and emerging evidence relating to gambling harms, young people's health and wellbeing, and harm reduction.
Organisation profile
Fast Forward is Scotland’s national youth work agency, it is a force for change supporting children and young people to make informed decisions about risk taking behaviours. We take a harm reduction approach to reduce the negative impacts of these behaviours on their lives and those of their families and wider community.
The team’s work is dynamic, challenging and rewarding in developing innovative programmes to address risk-taking behaviours that often goes unrecognised. You will find creative ways to engage with partners, adapting and creating resources to enable them to better deliver meaningful harm reduction and prevention education around harmful gambling and gambling harm.
Our work is underpinned by the following values:
Integrity- Our work is dynamic and informed by expertise, lived experience and relevant research
Forward Thinking- We are brave and bold. We are creative in our approach to identifying and responding to risk taking behaviour.
Inclusive- We take a person-centred approach. We are non-judgemental and respectful.
Collaborative- We coproduce, partner and learn with young people and experts from across the field.
Do you enjoy working with people?
Do you have excellent communication and presentation skills, and experience working with young people?
We are looking for a Project Officer to join Fast Forward’s existing Scottish Gambling Education Hub. This role will have a focus on working in the community with young people, practitioners and families living and working in the Highlands and Islands.
We are looking for an enthusiastic practitioner with excellent communication skills and robust track record of working in the community with young people, practitioners and families.
The Hub was Scotland’s first gambling education and prevention programme focusing on protecting young people from gambling harms. Its work includes delivering training to practitioners, staff, schools and youth groups, developing resources, as well as partnership building with national organisations.
Organisation Profile
Fast Forward is Scotland’s national youth work agency, it is a force for change supporting children and young people to make informed decisions about risk taking behaviours. We take a harm reduction approach to reduce the negative impacts of these behaviours on their lives and those of their families and wider community.
The team’s work is dynamic, challenging and rewarding in developing innovative programmes to address risk-taking behaviours that often goes unrecognised. You will find creative ways to engage with partners, adapting and creating resources to enable them to better deliver meaningful harm reduction and prevention education around harmful gambling and gambling harm.
Our work is underpinned by the following values:
Integrity- Our work is dynamic and informed by expertise, lived experience and relevant research
Forward Thinking - We are brave and bold. We are creative in our approach to identifying and responding to risk taking behaviour.
Inclusive - We take a person-centred approach. We are non-judgemental and respectful.
Collaborative- We coproduce, partner and learn with young people and experts from across the field.
Do you enjoy working with people?
Do you have excellent communication and presentation skills, and experience working with young people?
We are looking for an enthusiastic Project Officer to join Fasy Forward’s existing Scottish Gambling Education Hub. This role will have a focus on working in the community with young people, practitioners and families living and working in and around Ayrshire and South Scotland.
We are looking for an enthusiastic practitioner with excellent communication skills and robust track record of working in the community with young people, practitioners and families.
The Hub was Scotland’s first gambling education and prevention programme focusing on protecting young people from gambling harms. Its work includes delivering training to practitioners, staff, schools and youth groups, developing resources, as well as partnership building with national organisations.
Organisation Profile
Fast Forward is Scotland’s national youth work agency, it is a force for change supporting children and young people to make informed decisions about risk taking behaviours. We take a harm reduction approach to reduce the negative impacts of these behaviours on their lives and those of their families and wider community.
The team’s work is dynamic, challenging and rewarding in developing innovative programmes to address risk-taking behaviours that often goes unrecognised. You will find creative ways to engage with partners, adapting and creating resources to enable them to better deliver meaningful harm reduction and prevention education around harmful gambling and gambling harm.
Our work is underpinned by the following values:
Integrity - Our work is dynamic and informed by expertise, lived experience and relevant research
Forward Thinking - We are brave and bold. We are creative in our approach to identifying and responding to risk taking behaviour.
Inclusive - We take a person-centred approach. We are non-judgemental and respectful.
Collaborative - We coproduce, partner and learn with young people and experts from across the field.
Project Managers - Ready for your next challenge?
Our new HR & Payroll system is underway and we’re looking for a driven, hands-on Project Manager to take ownership and lead this high-impact transformation for our organisation. If you thrive on complexity, love driving change, and know how to bring people with you, this could be your next move.
What you'll be doing
What you'll bring
It would great if you also have: -
About us
Cornerstone is one of Scotland's largest charities with over 45 years' experience providing great care and support for adults and children with various support needs across Scotland.
We operate over 18 local authorities in Scotland and provide a wide range of services to over 2,000 individuals each year. Our focus is to encourage social inclusion, reduce loneliness, and improve health, independence and wellbeing by working closely with the people we support and their families, setting personal goals with them, and ensuring they receive the care and support they need to live the best life possible.
It's an exciting time to join us as we deliver our new strategic plan, Improving Lives Together, built around the following organisational priorities:
Why join us
This is a chance to lead a business-critical programme, shape how we work, and leave a lasting impact - all within a supportive, forward-thinking environment.
What are you waiting for? Apply today! We'd love to hear from you.
There will be occasional travel across our branches (travel expenses would be reimbursed as set out in Cornerstone's expense policy with travel reimbursed by HMRC legislation).
Have any questions? Please contact Lesley de Jager, our Director of People & Culture at lesley.dejager@cornerstone.org.uk.
The successful candidate will be subject to a Level 2 Disclosure check through Disclosure Scotland.
Every day people with chest, heart and stroke conditions are leaving hospital scared and alone. You can be part of our mission to make sure that there is no life half lived in Scotland.
By joining Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland (CHSS) as a Health Defence Coordinator you can be the difference between people just surviving and really living.
You will be part of Scotland’s leading charity providing support to people at risk of developing, or living with chest, heart and stroke conditions to live life to the full again. Our services form a nationwide network of local support groups, nurses, volunteers and one-to-one support teams helping people live a healthier life and supporting families adjust to life with a heart or lung condition or after a stroke.
The Health Defence Coordinator will be responsible for the delivery of the Health Defence programme covering the Grampian area. The role includes delivering health checks; healthy lifestyle workshops; and supporting lifestyle change to reduce the risk of our conditions in local communities, particularly where there is a high prevalence of health inequalities and deprivation. The role will also involve the development and line management of volunteer roles to optimise our reach.
The Health Defence Coordinator will also be expected to support integration of Health Defence across CHSS while working closely with colleagues in the services directorate to enable CHSS activities where appropriate.
CHSS employees enjoy a variety of organisational benefits including: Company pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, company sick pay, employee welfare support and life assurance.
CHSS also supports flexible recruitment through Working Families and we are “Happy to Talk Flexible Working”.
In line with our commitment to safeguarding, this role is subject to a PVG check. CHSS is committed to equality of opportunity and to providing a service which is free from unfair and unlawful discrimination. We therefore aim to ensure that no applicant, volunteer or member of staff is unfairly treated on the grounds of offending background.
We are looking for a Mentor Services Coordinator to support volunteer mentors in the West of Scotland.
About the role
Our Mentor Services Coordinators are the key contacts for our volunteer mentors from their first enquiry about mentoring until they are matched with a young person. The Mentor Services Coordinators conduct in depth interviews with all prospective volunteer mentors, organise training, organise PVG checks and make the process as smooth and supported as possible.
Key responsibilities:
About you
About us
MCR Pathways is an award-winning charity established in Glasgow in 2007. Our mentoring programme is now delivered in schools across the whole of Scotland as well as North East and South East England. We are committed to helping the country’s most vulnerable young people gain self-confidence, identify their skills and recognise and fulfil their potential.
Our mission: To connect every young person with a trusted adult mentor, someone who sparks confidence, fuels ambition, and walks beside them as they find their way.
Our vision: MCR Pathways will work until every young person has someone to help them find their way.
You will be joining a friendly and supportive team who love what they do and enjoy working with each other. MCR Pathways’ values are Respect, Communication, Trust and Growth and they inform everything we do.
Benefits include: 30 days annual leave in first year rising to 35 days from 2nd year of employment, 3 further days of annual leave between the December and January public holidays, additional day off for your birthday, 7% employer pension contribution, Employee Assistance Programme, Life Assurance – 4 x salary.
Cathcart Church of Scotland wish to appoint a new Church Officer to support the running of our church buildings as we worship God and serve our community.
The Employee will carry out the whole duties pertaining to the post of Church Officer which shall include: -
1. Preparation for and attendance at the usual diets of worship on Sundays, and also all additional Sunday or weekday services sanctioned by the Kirk Session. The attendance will ensure that all Ministerial requirements are met as required. Subject to the overall direction of the Minister, the Employee will, in connection with these duties, act on the instructions of the Session Clerk.
2. Preparation for all Committee and social meetings of the Congregation, Kirk Session, Kirk Session working groups and all other Church organisations and any meetings or series of meetings specially sanctioned or ordered to be held in the Church, halls or other accommodation (all herein referred to as “the premises”)
3. Preparation of the premises for all services, meetings etc. including the heating, airing and general making ready thereof.
4. Opening up and preparation of the premises for occupation by third parties as permitted by the Congregation and subsequently locking up and tidying up as required after such use.
5. After all services, meetings etc. the Employee shall be responsible for effectively tidying up and cleaning the premises, washing up and putting away all dishes, utensils, etc. used and subsequently locking up.
6. The Employee shall be responsible for keeping the premises thoroughly clean and tidy. This will include the cleaning of all of the ground floor windows and the keeping of the whole grounds in neat and tidy condition. These duties shall also include the washing of the premises as often as may be required. The Employee shall also ensure that the lavatories are fully serviced with towels etc. always being available.
7. The Employee shall be responsible for ensuring all relevant Health and Safety checks are undertaken as directed.
8. If any repairs are required to the premises or their furnishings, the Employee will forthwith report the same to the Fabric Convener.
9. The Employee will order all necessary supplies of cleaning materials up to financial limits set by the Congregational Treasurer.
10. The Employee shall take telephone messages as required including passing on of messages.
11. The accounts for all supplies or services ordered by the Employee in terms thereof will be checked by the Employee and delivered to the Congregational Treasurer and Assistant Congregational Treasurer , duly initialled for payment, in the case of those accounts which have been approved by the Employee and with comments in the case of those which have not.
12. The Employee will be the first point of contact if the security alarm is activated.
13. Such additional duties as may reasonably be requested by the Employer from time to time.
Help shape the future of family support in West Lothian
Every parent wants the best for their family.
Sometimes life gets in the way.
At the Wise Group, we believe lasting change happens through trusted relationships, not quick fixes. We work alongside communities, employers and public services to connect support around people rather than expecting people to navigate complex systems alone. Through our Relational Mentoring approach, we're helping create stronger pathways into employment, financial wellbeing and healthier communities across Scotland.
We're looking for Mentors to join an exciting new whole-family employability programme across West Lothian, supporting parents experiencing multiple and interconnected barriers to build confidence, strengthen family wellbeing and move towards sustainable employment.
This is about much more than helping someone find a job.
You'll help families navigate complex systems, connect opportunities around the whole household and build the confidence, stability and relationships that make sustainable employment possible. Every family is different, so you'll take time to understand their aspirations, strengths and circumstances, helping coordinate the right support around them at the right time.
You won't be expected to have all the answers.
Your role is to bring together the right people, organisations and opportunities around each family. We don't replace existing services—we help people navigate them, engage with them and get the very best from them. That's what we mean by Relational Mentoring.
Every journey will be different.
One day you might be meeting a parent in their local community to understand what's preventing them from moving forward. Later you could be accompanying someone to a partner organisation, helping reconnect them with local support, introducing them to an employer or celebrating with a parent who's secured their first interview in years.
You'll become part of West Lothian's local support infrastructure, building trusted relationships with schools, employers, community organisations, family services, health partners and local groups so families experience one connected journey rather than multiple disconnected services.
What you'll do
• Build trusted, strengths-based relationships with parents experiencing multiple and interconnected barriers.
• Support families to identify their aspirations and take practical steps towards greater confidence, stability and sustainable employment.
• Use our Relational Mentoring approach to coordinate support around the whole family, helping people navigate services and opportunities.
• Work alongside parents across a wide range of issues including wellbeing, confidence, finances, housing, employability, family life and community connections.
• Advocate for families, helping remove barriers and ensuring support is joined up around individual needs.
• Build trusted relationships with schools, employers, community organisations, family services, health partners and local groups across West Lothian.
• Maintain an active caseload, celebrating meaningful progress and recording outcomes that matter to each family.
• Contribute to a supportive learning culture, sharing insight and helping continually improve how support is delivered across West Lothian.
What you'll bring
We're looking for people who genuinely enjoy building relationships and helping others recognise what's possible.
You don't need to have worked as a mentor before.
If you've supported people through challenging circumstances, can build trust quickly and believe in people's potential, we'd love to hear from you.
You'll also bring:
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
• A compassionate, curious and strengths-based approach.
• Confidence working alongside people experiencing complex or changing circumstances.
• The ability to encourage, motivate and appropriately challenge people to achieve their goals.
• Strong organisational and digital skills, including Microsoft 365 and CRM systems.
• The ability to manage a varied caseload while working independently.
• Curiosity, systems thinking and the ability to connect people, organisations and opportunities around families.
• Confidence navigating complexity, building partnerships and working collaboratively across organisational boundaries.
• Experience within family support, community development, employability, education, housing, health, social care, youth work, wellbeing or similar environments is advantageous but not essential.
• Knowledge of West Lothian communities and local support services would be highly desirable.
Essential requirements
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle for regular travel across West Lothian.
• Willingness to work flexibly across communities and partner locations.
• Home broadband to support flexible working.
• Successful PVG Scheme membership.
Why join us?
You'll be joining a values-led social enterprise that's helping shape the future of public services.
Rather than delivering isolated programmes, we work alongside communities, employers and partners to create stronger, more connected pathways that help people overcome poverty and build better futures.
You'll receive training in our Relational Mentoring approach, ongoing professional development and the opportunity to become part of a supportive, ambitious team that's passionate about improving lives.
This is your opportunity to help shape a brand-new programme from the very beginning while contributing to something much bigger—the future of whole-family support, place-based working and connected public services.
Help shape the future of support in West Lothian
This isn't just a mentoring role. It's an opportunity to help redesign how support works around families and communities.
Join a team that's helping families navigate complexity, connecting services around the whole household and building stronger pathways into sustainable employment.
Together we're not simply delivering a service—we're helping create a better way for communities, employers and public services to work together.
View the Role Profile for full details about this opportunity.