About Glasgow North West CAB

Glasgow North West Citizens Advice Bureau (GNWCAB) is an independent charity founded in 1981. Each year we support over 5,000 people with over 18k pieces of advice, securing £3.5million for our community.

Our mission is to end poverty and inequality by ensuring that people from all backgrounds are empowered through access to advice and support that helps them affect positive change in their lives and the lives of those around them.

We are a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation. We recognise the value of our staff and this is reflected in our positive working environment. Staff benefit from family friendly policies, blended working and a commitment to personal development. It is a supportive and happy working environment that enables you to make a positive contribution to the lives of the clients we work with.

About the job

This is a new and exciting project which focuses on energy advice provision in the North West of Glasgow. We are looking to recruit an experienced adviser to deliver Energy Advice in our community via phone appointments, face to face appointments and home visits.

Our new project aims to support vulnerable energy consumers, within one of Scotland’s most deprived areas, to tackle the on-going impact of surging energy bills, reduce fuel poverty and help to manage energy debt. Our project will raise awareness of energy efficiencies and empower vulnerable individuals, helping to reduce the impact of poverty. As part of the project, the advisers will receive training to achieve a City & Guilds qualification in Energy Advice.

For more details about the key responsibilities of the role and knowledge, skills and experience required, please refer to the job description and person specification. If you would like to have an informal conversation about the role we are happy to accommodate this.

Since 2003, the Lanarkshire Deaf Hub has been committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment, fostering a thriving space where deaf communities across Lanarkshire can connect, communicate, and collaborate. After 21 years, with a new development strategy in the pipeline to transform our organisation into a dynamic hub of activities, we are committed to delivering innovative programmes, projects, and services that cater to the diverse needs of deaf communities across Lanarkshire. Due to retirement, we are seeking to welcome a skilled part-time Administrative Officer to join our team, working 25 hours per week. The National Lottery Community Fund funds this post.

This role presents an exciting opportunity to contribute to the smooth operation of our organisation’s operation and positively impact deaf communities across Lanarkshire and Scotland. The successful candidate should be enthusiastic, motivated, and possess strong administrative, financial, ICT, and communication skills. The post requires someone who will always be polite to members, colleagues and staff. The role will include general administrative support and reception duties, including managing office operations, reporting on events, handling calls, responding to emails, greeting visitors, and assisting with financial reporting and payroll. The post-holder will work closely with the Interim Manager, the Board of Trustees, and other team members to ensure that our services are well-run, of high quality, meet the needs of deaf communities, and achieve its goals.

Tasks will include responsibility for general correspondence, office duties such as stationery orders, supporting tasks such as recruitment, and other administrative tasks, as well as collaborating with all team members to ensure good safeguarding practices in all aspects of the scheme’s work. This role requires a flexible approach to working evenings and weekends.

These maternity cover posts are a great opportunity to join CAPS’ Children and Young People’s small friendly team to provide individual advocacy to children and young people who are going through the Children’s Hearings system. CAPS is the main provider of advocacy for this issue to children and young people aged 5-18 in East Lothian and Midlothian. CAPS is also the alternate provider for this work in Edinburgh and the Scottish Borders, so travel to work in these areas will also be expected.

The focus of the work is the provision of independent advocacy to support children and young people to express their views and wishes when going through the Children’s Hearings process. Experience of working with children and young people is required as well as proven skills in communicating with them. Advocacy training will be provided.

This post will be subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme for regulated work with children.

There will be a 4-month probationary period attached to these posts. Face to face work with children and young people is the focus of the role but some home working is also possible with the agreement of your line manager.

This post is fixed term for 12 months initially to cover maternity leave however may continue thereafter subject to expansion of the CAPS’ Children’s team.

Wellbeing Scotland operates an access-to-records service that offers survivors of childhood abuse emotional and practical support to access, catalogue, and process historic files, enabling them to participate in Scotland’s Redress Scheme.

Due to the growth in work, we are now recruiting additional Access to Records Support Workers to work with a caseload to access records, providing short-term, initial emotional support to ensure the process of access to records is started within two days of receiving a referral.

This will involve working with clients in a trauma-informed way to identify where records may be held and to seek an update from the record holder within twenty-eight days.

It will also involve ensuring ongoing risk assessment and ongoing evaluation with clients and to review client records if requested to do so by the client.

Support will be given to clients to go through their records and to support clients in cataloguing the records and ensuring a chronological arrangement.

Requirements

Essential Skills - The Access to Records Support Worker must have relevant qualifications or experience working with people (e.g., counselling, psychology, social work, education, law, health, youth work). Strong administration skills and the ability to manage and organised a busy caseload.

Desirable Skills - The post holder would benefit from a good understanding of Scotland’s Redress Scheme and historic care system. Knowledge of process related to subject access requests, GDPR and data protection are also desirable.

Workers should possess well developed administration skills, knowledge of IT systems, be highly organised, a strong communicator and able to work autonomously whilst contributing with in a team environment.

Reporting to: Access to Records Team Leader

Join Us at a Defining Moment for Be United

This is an exciting time for Be United having recently secured £559,829 in Multi-Year Funding from Creative Scotland, we are entering a new phase of growth—and we’re looking for a bold, strategic leader to help shape our next chapter. As Chair of Trustees, you will play a key role in driving our mission forward— championing and empowering Scotland’s Black creative community while ensuring Be United continues to grow as a leading force for equity in the Scottish Cultural Sector.

Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic leader who shares Be United’s passion for shaping an equitable cultural sector in Scotland.

Candidates should have:

• Proven leadership experience at a senior level (governance or operational).
• Strong knowledge of the arts, charity sector, or relevant fields such as creative industries and business.
• High financial acumen, with the ability to understand and navigate budgets.
• Experience in recruitment and board or organisational development is particularly welcomed as we continue to strengthen our governance structure.

What you will receive:

• Opportunity to lead a dynamic team.
• Be part of leading strategic change within Scottish creative sector.
• Access and opportunity to enjoy a range of music and live events.
• Visibility as a leader working within a growing charity in Scotland.
• Ability to contribute to the mission and ambitions of Be United.
• In person team training in Edinburgh or Glasgow

As Chair, You Will:

• Provide leadership to the Board of Trustees, ensuring they offer strong strategic direction and fulfil their governance responsibilities effectively.
• Hold the Board and Senior Leadership Team accountable for delivering Be United’s mission, ensuring that trustees are engaged and leading with excellence.
• Work closely with the CEO to ensure the organisation is thriving and growing.
• Support with recruitment and development to maintain a diverse, skilled, and engaged team that reflects the needs of the organisation.
• Act as a key ambassador for Be United, representing the charity at events, networking opportunities, and meetings with funders and stakeholders.
• Strengthen partnerships with the arts, education, and community sectors, working alongside the CEO to build strategic relationships that advance Be United’s mission.
• Leverage networks to support fundraising efforts, whether through connecting with funders, corporate partners, or high-value individual donors.
• Maintain oversight of the development of trading arm, supporting the CEO and team to establish and develop Be United’s trading ability.

About Be United

"Championing creativity. No limits, no barriers." Be United is a registered Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation founded in 2014. We believe that ensuring diversity in the creative industries is not just a matter of fairness or representation—it is crucial for the vibrancy of the arts, the health of the economy, and the progression of an equitable Scottish society.

We are committed to advocating, nurturing, and championing Black people working in the performing arts, screen, and event sectors in Scotland. We create platforms and opportunities that empower people to define their own success.

Our values are:

• Equity: Creating a more equitable world, society, and sector.
• Empowerment: Enabling ourselves and others to reach their fullest potential.
• Excellence: Striving to go beyond expectations and make an impact.

For the last decade, Be United has actively provided opportunities for Black artists working in the Scottish creative sector. Our impact includes:

• 27,000+ audience members engaged through our performance development programmes.
• £180,000+ in earned income generated for Scotland’s Black community through film and television work having cast 500 people in Amazon Prime’s Anansi Boys.
• 400+ creatives employed through Be United initiatives.
• A growing portfolio of high-profile events, including Edinburgh Festival Carnival, Edinburgh Fringe events, Key Creatives, and Producing the Future.

With the backing of Multi-Year Funding, our key objective for 2025-28 is to support 500 Black people in Scotland to enter or progress in the creative industries. The next three years will mark a major step-change for Be United, delivering an ambitious plan that expands our reach and deepens our impact.

In a recent survey by Creative Scotland, Arts & Diversity Survey, half of respondents in the minority ethnic or mixed groups state their ethnicity was a barrier, with a quarter stating it is a significant or very significant barrier. This compares with 5% of white respondents.

The need for change is clear. As Chair, you’ll play a vital role in shaping a fairer, more inclusive creative sector in Scotland.

Please see link to video for more information: https://youtu.be/mN-bgiTpvTY

Poverty and inequality are the greatest challenges Scotland faces. The Poverty Alliance is working to create a wide coalition that can bring about real change. An opportunity has arisen to join our research team and help us achieve our vision of a Scotland without poverty:

A vacancy has arisen for an experienced social researcher to join the Poverty Alliance’s busy and impactful research team. We are looking for a new Research Officer, who will work on a new project called “Pathways to Progress”, which aims to enhance job quality in Social Care.

The right person for this job will have significant experience and knowledge of conducting and managing qualitative research, preferably in an applied research context. You will have excellent knowledge of a range of qualitative and participatory research methodologies and methods. Alongside a sound knowledge of current issues and trends in relation to poverty and inequality, you will have experience of research focused on delivering real social change.

Above all, we are looking for a dynamic, passionate and committed individual, who not only wants to understand the nature of the social challenges we face but wants to change them too.

Poverty and inequality are the greatest challenges Scotland faces. The Poverty Alliance is working to create a wide coalition that can bring about real change. An opportunity has arisen to join our research team and help us achieve our vision of a Scotland without poverty:

A vacancy has arisen for an Engagement and Learning Officer to join the Poverty Alliance’s Living Wage Scotland team. The post holder will work on a new project called “Pathways to Progress”, which aims to enhance job quality in Social Care.

The right person for this job will have significant experience and knowledge of managing a variety of stakeholder relationships, will be a confident communicator with strong facilitation skills and will have a sound understanding of the Social Care employment landscape in Scotland.

Above all, we are looking for a dynamic, passionate individual with a clear commitment to social justice and engaging employers in actions that can help address poverty.

About Leuchie

Leuchie is the national respite charity giving families a break from the physical and emotional responsibilities of caring for a loved one. The charity is dedicated to supporting individuals and families living with a neurological condition such as MS, MND, Parkinson’s and stroke through short respite breaks and outreach services. The expert team work to transform lives by improving health, enabling independence, and tackling loneliness.

Leuchie provides a range of settings that suit the health needs and circumstances of the individual and their family. These include short breaks with 24-hour nursing and care, therapies, social activities and outings at Leuchie House, accessible self-catering accommodation for all the family or regular at-home support.

Through innovative partnership working and research, Leuchie is reimagining the delivery of respite as a way of meeting wider health and social care outcomes for the families it supports.

Dorothy is 98 and a carer for her 68 year old son Robert who has multiple sclerosis. This is what Leuchie means to her- “It gives me a rest and some peace. It also helps me carry on by having something to look forward to.”

There is a growing need to support those living with a neurological condition and their families that Leuchie is determined to respond to. The charity currently supports around 500 families, just like Dorothy and Robert, each year, and has a strategic intent to positively impact ten times as many lives by 2030.

Trusts Fundraiser Role

The Trusts Fundraiser at Leuchie is responsible for developing and managing relationships with charitable trusts, foundations, and special project grants to secure essential funding for the charity’s work. This role involves researching and identifying new funding opportunities, preparing persuasive funding proposals, and managing multi-year applications to meet the organisation's strategic goals.

A key aspect of the role is maintaining and growing Leuchie’s portfolio of funder relationships. The Trusts Fundraiser will work closely with internal teams to understand and present the charity’s projects and funding needs in a clear and compelling manner. Managing the charity’s rolling trusts programme, they will ensure timely submissions of proposals and reports, demonstrating the impact of funders' support.

The postholder will build and nurture strong relationships with both new and existing funders, providing tailored stewardship and maintaining effective communication through written reports, phone calls, and in-person meetings. Additionally, they will monitor and evaluate grant outcomes, ensuring funders receive detailed impact reports aligned with their funding objectives.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in trust fundraising, a strong track record of securing high-value grants, and excellent relationship management skills. Strong writing abilities, a keen attention to detail, and proficiency in managing budgets and reporting processes are essential.

Additionally, the candidate should be enthusiastic about Leuchie’s mission and possess a genuine commitment to supporting people living with neurological conditions and their families. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the charity's growth and long-term impact.

Role

The SWI is an organisation that’s all about people, and connection. The heritage project is incredibly exciting and milestone in the SWIs history, we need to ensure the membership base and others with an interest in preserving this heritage can be involved.

This role is vital will be responsible for recruiting, training, and supporting volunteers. This will include assisting with the archiving and cataloguing of the physical collection, collecting, transcribing and cataloguing the oral history of the SWI and other emerging opportunities for volunteer roles as the project develops.

You will ensure that accessibility and inclusion is embedded into volunteering, any necessary reporting is undertaken, and that engagement KPIs are delivered.

Requirements:

• Experience of working in a customer facing environment or a wide range of stakeholders
• Experience of working with volunteers
• Experience of volunteer management

The Scottish Women’s Institutes is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. We are working towards improvements with equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging within our staff and volunteer base.

The Birgidale Complex is a dynamic community space that is based in Castlemilk in Glasgow. We are seeking a Community Development Worker to take forward new developments within the venue that will enable the attraction of new audiences, partnerships within the local community setting of Castlemilk, Glasgow.

We are seeking an energetic and organised individual who will join our team as a specialist community worker, with experience of CLD (Community Learning and Development).

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of the Birgidale Complex whilst gaining valuable experience in community development work.

The successful candidate would work for 21 hours per week and the salary is in the region of £19,350.00.

This post will be line managed by a member of Board.