South Ayrshire Women’s Aid provides information, support, advocacy and refuge for women, children and young people with experience of domestic abuse. We are a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee.

We are currently seeking new members for our Board of Directors who have a commitment to a feminist analysis of abuse. We are particularly interested in applicants who have skills in legal issues. If you have the desire to assist the organisation in the provision of vital services and have skills in the following areas, we would like to hear from you:

• Personnel issues
• Legal issues
• Finance
• Business Planning
• Fundraising

The Board of Directors meets every two months, generally at the offices of SAWA. The Directors may meet on other occasions to discuss specific items of business or to attend training. All new directors will receive training on the causes and impacts of domestic abuse on women, children and young people.

About the role

We are looking for an engaging and ambitious Fundraising Officer to focus on increasing our income through working with communities and corporate partners across Scotland.

We have recently invested in growing our fundraising team to ensure we have the resources and capacity to deliver our targets and we are looking for a motivated individual who will thrive on the challenge of growth and expansion and step up with us.

This is an exciting time for fundraising at Waverley Care. In 2022, we embarked on a journey which will see us significantly increasing our unrestricted income over the next five years. This post will provide the expertise and development momentum needed to achieve this significant income growth in the community and corporate donors.

The post will work collaboratively within the team and be part of the management team for our fundraising activities during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

As a Fundraising Officer, you’ll work towards agreed fundraising plans and objectives to deliver a regular programme of fundraising activities. This is a really varied role and provides a fantastic opportunity to further develop the necessary skills for a career in fundraising. Full training to succeed in the role will be provided. Occasional evening and weekend work will be required.

About the person

As the Fundraising Officer you will be working within a team to create, develop and nurture community relationships with volunteers, donors, partners, corporates and your local communities in order to maximise income. You will have demonstrable experience of meeting targets and KPIs, with proven success at fundraising. You’ll have a track record of managing and developing relationships with community donors and supporters and be committed to building good internal and external relationships. You’ll be self-motivated to achieve objectives and have at least one years’ experience of working in sales or fundraising.

You’ll be enthusiastic, reliable and adaptable; there will be a lot going on at once, so we’ll be looking for someone with excellent administrative, organisational and planning skills. You’ll be able to prioritise your workload and be able to work independently. You’ll work with our CRM System, Donorfy, to manage administration and reporting so you’ll be highly IT literate.

You’ll often be taking steps to achieve new fundraising support, so you’ll have experience of identifying, pitching and securing new support and strong presentation skills. You’ll have basic knowledge of fundraising as a professional discipline.

You will

Supporter Care

• Act as the first friendly point of contact for email, telephone, face to face and social media supporter and fundraiser enquiries
• Welcome new donors and supporters to Waverley Care with personalised communications
• Thank supporters in a timely and courteous manner, including by post, email and telephone
• Build meaningful relationships with donors and fundraisers, and work with the fundraising team to provide consistently high standards of supporter care
• As volunteers are essential to our fundraising activities, you’ll identify when volunteer support is needed and work with the National Fundraising Manager and Fundraising Managers to create volunteer recruitment plans for community and events as well as corporates

Corporate and Community Fundraising

Representation and Engagement

• Be an ambassador at events, supporting the delivery of Waverley Care’s vision and ensuring that the charity’s profile and reputation are upheld
• Create and attend fundraising events, including bucket shakes at venues, theatres and the Fringe

Relationship Building and Stewardship

• Develop and maintain professional relationships
• Build your relationships to maximise income generation and secure repeat support
• Co-ordinate and liaise with corporates to organise volunteer days for staff and develop ways with National Fundraising Manager to maximise income from these opportunities
• Build and maintain relationships with fundraisers across Scotland
• Work with the fundraising team to explore new opportunities in communities, schools, colleges and universities, venues, stores, bars and restaurants, and corporate organisations

Program Development and Supporter Recruitment

• Develop fundraising programs, recruiting supporters and volunteers, and encouraging support through promotional activities
• Work with the team to recruit new volunteers
• Contribute ideas to develop our calendar of events

Event Management and Logistics

• Manage the organisation of fundraising events through a range of administrative tasks
• Contribute to the evaluation of events and help to improve future activities
• Monitor fundraising materials stock levels, and distribute to new fundraisers and supporters
• Source prizes and promote prize draws, raffles and competitions

Finance and Administration

• Accurately add and update supporter data in the charity’s CRM database (Donorfy)
• Work with the Fundraising Manager and Business Administrator to report and analyse data
• Work with the National Fundraising Manager to track and monitor income for community and corporates
• Count cash, monitor income into the bank and input donations and grants onto the database
• Process monthly Gift Aid claims with HMRC
• Liaise with Head of Corporate Services or our accountants Azets to provide financial data
• Lead relationships with office and events volunteers, arranging tasks as needed
• Undertake any other duties, which may be reasonably required to support Waverley Care’s fundraising

Benefits

• Flexible working and TOIL Policy
• Equipment provided for working from home (laptop, phone etc.) Opportunities for continuous learning and development
• Enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced Maternity Benefit
• Death in Service benefits
• Employer pension (3% employee/6% employer or 4% employee/7% employer)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Recognition agreement with UNISON

About the role

We are looking for an engaging and ambitious Fundraising Officer focusing on events and challenge events for 13 months to cover Maternity Leave.

We have recently invested in growing our fundraising team to ensure we have the resources and capacity to deliver our targets and we are looking for a motivated individual who will thrive on the challenge of growth and expansion and step up with us.

This is an exciting time for fundraising at Waverley Care. In 2022, we embarked on a journey which will see us significantly increasing our unrestricted income over the next five years. This post will provide the expertise and development momentum needed to achieve this significant income growth with individual, major and corporate donors.

The post will work collaboratively within the team and be part of the management team for our fundraising activities during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

As a Fundraising Officer, you’ll work towards agreed fundraising plans and objectives to deliver a regular programme of fundraising activities. This is a really varied role and provides a fantastic opportunity to further develop the necessary skills for a career in fundraising. Full training to succeed in the role will be provided. Occasional evening and weekend work will be required.

About the person

As the Fundraising Officer, you will be working within a team to create, develop and nurture community relationships with volunteers, donors, partners and your local communities in order to maximise income. You will have demonstrable experience in meeting targets and KPIs, with proven success at fundraising. You’ll have a track record of managing events and developing relationships with challenge event participants and be committed to building good internal and external relationships. You’ll be self-motivated to achieve objectives and have at least one year’s experience working in sales or fundraising.

You’ll be enthusiastic, reliable and adaptable; there will be a lot going on at once, so we’ll be looking for someone with excellent administrative, organisational and planning skills. You’ll be able to prioritise your workload and be able to work independently. You’ll work with our CRM System, Donorfy, to manage administration and reporting, so you’ll need to be IT literate.

You’ll often be taking steps to achieve new fundraising support, so you’ll have experience in identifying, pitching and securing new support, as well as strong presentation skills. You’ll have basic knowledge of fundraising as a professional discipline.

You will

Supporter Care

• Act as the first friendly point of contact for email, telephone, face to face and social media supporter and fundraiser enquiries
• Welcome new donors and supporters to Waverley Care with personalised communications
• Thank supporters in a timely and courteous manner, including by post, email and telephone
• Build meaningful relationships with donors and fundraisers, and work with the fundraising team to provide consistently high standards of supporter care
• As volunteers are essential to our fundraising activities, you’ll identify when volunteer support is needed and work with the National Fundraising Manager and Fundraising Manager to create volunteer recruitment plans for challenges and events

Events and Challenge Events Fundraising

Representation and Public Engagement

• Be an ambassador at events, supporting Waverley Care’s vision and protecting the charity’s reputation
• Create and attend fundraising events, including new events, bucket shakes at venues, theatres and the Fringe

Supporter, Volunteer and Relationship Development

• Recruit supporters and volunteers for events and challenges
• Build relationships to maximise income generation and secure repeat support
• Develop and maintain professional relationships
• Build and maintain relationships with fundraisers across Scotland
• Work with the team to recruit new volunteers

Promotion and Outreach

• Encourage support through promotional activities
• Source prizes and promote prize draws, raffles and competitions
• Work with the fundraising team to explore new opportunities in communities, schools, colleges and universities, venues, stores, bars and restaurants, and corporate organisations

Event Planning and Administration

• Develop event and challenge event programmes
• Manage the organisation of fundraising events through a range of administrative tasks
• Contribute to the evaluation of events and help improve future activities
• Monitor fundraising materials stock levels and distribute to new fundraisers and supporters
• Contribute ideas to develop our calendar of events, including sponsored challenges

Finance and Administration

• Accurately add and update supporter data in the charity’s CRM database (Donorfy)
• Work with the Fundraising Manager and Business Administrator to report and analyse data
• Work with the National Fundraising Manager to track and monitor income for events
• Count cash, monitor income into the bank and input donations and grants into the database
• Process monthly Gift Aid claims with HMRC
• Liaise with the Head of Corporate Services or our accountants Azets to provide financial data
• Lead relationships with office and events volunteers, arranging tasks as needed
• Undertake any other duties which may be reasonably required to support Waverley Care’s fundraising

Benefits

• Flexible working and TOIL Policy
• Equipment provided for working from home (laptop, phone etc.) Opportunities for continuous learning and development
• Enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced Maternity Benefit
• Death in Service benefits
• Employer pension (3% employee/6% employer or 4% employee/7% employer)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Recognition agreement with UNISON

JOB PURPOSE: The School Programmes Officer is part of a UK wide team delivering high-quality STE(A)M engagement programmes and events to schools/colleges. This role involves delivery (face-to-face and virtual), event organisation and administration.

ABOUT EDT:EDT is an educational charity established over 40 years ago and we are in the process of going through an exciting period of transformation. We are looking for a motivated and creative person to join our dynamic School Programmes Team and work with our partners and volunteers to create and deliver our projects and experiences to young people interested in STEM and future (META) skills.

Young people are at the heart of what we do and through providing industry informed, curriculum enhancing learning experiences, we help them develop personal and interpersonal skills, fulfil their potential, and make informed decisions about their future.

By joining EDT, you will have the opportunity to support thousands of young people each year. You will also be able to influence the direction of our charity through creative and brainstorming sessions open to all employees.

Salary: Band B, salary band starting at £25,800 per annum depending on skills and experience.

Benefits: 25 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays; pension (up to 10% employer contribution); life insurance (3 times annual salary); hybrid and flexible working; well-being support.

Location: Scotland (office location: Glasgow)

Hours: Full Time 5 days week (37.5 hours per week) with flexibility for early starts/late finishes and some overnight stays. Hybrid working.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver large scale programmes and events with schools and industry mentors to a high standard.
• Responsible for the planning and implementation of EDT activities and events.
• Recruit and build strong relationships with schools and volunteers, working with the Programme and Event co-ordinator to match educators to funders' requirements.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with teachers and industry mentors.
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently to create inspiring content.
• Use our CRM system to manage delivery, report and track progress, ensuring that all relevant data is reviewed, managed and kept up to date.
• Contribute to the expansion and development of inspirational, hands-on, virtual or face-to-face activities for young people.
• Work dynamically with all levels of the organisation to help create new and exciting additions to our programmes.
• Liaise with venues to ensure all programme requirements are met.

Competencies and Attributes:

• Professional and proactive, with real pride in the quality of work.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Dynamic and engaging presentation skills with the confidence to deliver activities to large groups.
• A team worker who can liaise and collaborate with colleagues and other stakeholders.
• Organised - can manage workload and deadlines and demonstrate effective time management.
• Attention to detail and good IT skills (databases, CRM, Excel).
• A positive and resilient attitude.
• Experience in the third sector and/or youth sector is desirable.

Special Conditions:

• The successful candidate will be required to fulfil an enhanced DBS/PVG check.
• The candidate should hold a clean driving licence as the role requires regular travel offsite around your region and occasionally other parts of the country (possibly involving overnight stays).
• Access to own car is essential - out of pocket (e.g. mileage) expenses are covered.

About the Role

As a member of the Senior Management Team, the Head of Finance and Administration plays a key role within NYOS. You will oversee all finance and administration processes, ensuring that our strategic objectives and operational delivery models are founded on sound financial planning and controls; that our systems are effective and robust; and that our people are well supported. The post holder currently manages a Digital Applications Apprentice, who supports finance and administration functions, and an Executive Assistant who supports the Chief Executive.

We are looking for a talented and passionate youth worker. Our perfect candidate would be someone who is fearless in championing the rights and potential of young people, no matter the background or barrier. Our youth workers are key to our success, and so we need people who really care and are ready to support all young people toward a bright future.

The perfect candidate will have a strong understanding of the principles of youth work and safeguarding. They will meet young people where they’re at, and support them to make decisions that help them grow, challenging them to step outside their comfort zones when appropriate. They will listen closely to young people – both what they say and what they do – and work hard to meet individual need. They will have a clear idea of professional boundaries, and will strike a balance between professional and pal.

They will also believe in and be ready to champion Scran Academy. They will work with a clear line to our values base and vision, and support organisational development and direction. They will form strong working relationships with colleagues, and contribute as part of a team to be as powerful as possible in supporting young people.

Role Purpose

This is a dynamic and exciting role supporting the delivery of our work across multiple projects. Working as part of a talented staff team, the Youth Development Worker will be responsible for planning and delivering exceptional youth work activities and foster strong engagement, supporting programmes that provide empowering and meaningful experience for young people and their communities

This is an exciting opportunity to join CJS at a crucial time for community justice policy in Scotland. The ongoing prison population crisis and the review currently being undertaken by the Independent Sentencing and Penal Policy Commission mean that now, more than ever, there is a need to develop and expand community first approaches to addressing crime and preventing offending and reoffending.

This new post will be responsible for developing key policy proposals relating to community justice and then engaging with a wide range of national stakeholders to support the adoption and implementation of those proposals.

We know from experience if you enjoy the role and feel listened to and valued, you will feel fulfilled and productive in your role. We are an extraordinary team of driven, passionate individuals who work and support each other to deliver really high quality work. We learn from each other and promote continuous improvement in what we do.

Established in 1936 and one of Scotland’s leading wildlife bodies, the Scottish Ornithologists’ Club is a registered Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) with some 3500 members. Its purpose is to advance the study and appreciation of birds in Scotland by promoting their documentation, promoting interest in them, promoting their conservation, providing a focus for information about them and encouraging the appreciation of relevant creative arts.

The Club’s headquarters, which also feature a renowned ornithology library, wildlife art gallery and sales outlet, are in Aberlady, East Lothian. Fifteen nationwide Branches are led by members who organise events, outings and projects in their areas. Staff contribute a national series of events, conferences and training activities for members of all ages. Publications include the highly regarded quarterly journal Scottish Birds, mobile app (Where to Watch Birds in Scotland), regional bird reports, e-newsletters and other online media.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The Treasurer is a key member of the SOC Council and serves as a trustee of the Charity, with all the associated duties and responsibilities. More details on these responsibilities can be found in the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) guidance for charity trustees: OSCR Guidance.

While professional qualifications are not required, the role requires an interest in the financial operations of the SOC and a broad understanding of financial requirements for charities in Scotland.Further details on the role can be found here.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Elected at the SOC AGM (usually in November) for an initial two-year term, with re-election every two years.
• Provides financial advice and guidance to staff and branch officials as needed.
• Attends Council and Management Committee meetings (each held four times per year) and presents a written financial update at each.
• Convenes and chairs Finance Committee meetings (3–4 per year), reporting recommendations to Council.
• Attends the Club’s AGM (usually in November) to present the End-of-Year Accounts.
• Meets with Brewin Dolphin (SOC’s investment managers) at least annually to review investments and assess risk levels.
• Works with Council to maintain and update SOC’s Investment Policy, including setting reserve levels.
• Regularly liaises with the Finance Officer to ensure smooth financial operations.
• May be consulted on HR issues and trustee induction.
• Out-of-pocket expenses incurred on SOC business are reimbursed.
• SOC FINANCIAL PROCESSES
• The SOC Council has collective responsibility for the Club’s finances.
• The Finance Committee oversees financial strategy and budgeting, meeting 3–4 times a year. It consists of the Treasurer, the Finance Officer, and two other members.
• SOC’s financial year runs from April to March.
• SOC uses Xero for bookkeeping, holds accounts with the Royal Bank of Scotland, and has investments managed by Brewin Dolphin.
• Two staff members, the Treasurer, and a past President (from the Lothian branch) currently have signatory responsibility, with protocols ensuring that transactions over a specified amount require two signatures.
• The Finance Officer manages day-to-day accounting and banking procedures.
• The Treasurer provides financial updates and forecasts to the Council and the Management Committee at each meeting, working closely with the Finance Officer.
• The Treasurer, Finance Officer, and Independent Financial Examiner (currently Whitelaw Wells) oversee the end-of-year financial process, culminating in the submission of the independently examined accounts to OSCR.
• The Club’s core income sources include membership subscriptions, events, sales, commission from artwork sales, and legacies. Legacy income is highly variable, requiring careful financial planning.
• SOC branches maintain some financial independence but provide annual financial summaries to SOC.

Our current Treasurer will remain in position until November 2025.

About Intercultural Youth Scotland

Intercultural Youth Scotland (IYS) is Scotland’s leading voice for Black and People of Colour (BPoC) children and young people. We exist to create safe, inspiring, and supportive spaces, driven by youth voice and lived experience, to challenge inequality and build a more inclusive Scotland.

About the Role

We’re looking for a passionate and experienced Youth Work Coordinator to lead and grow our creative and empowering Youth Work Programme. This role plays a vital part in delivering high-quality, culturally responsive and youth-led projects that support young people of colour across Scotland.

Within this role, you will oversee programme delivery, manage staff and facilitators, develop new youth-led activities, and build strategic relationships to expand our reach. From youth clubs and studio sessions to issue-based workshops and school outreach, this is a dynamic role requiring creativity, empathy, and leadership. If you’re a committed youth work professional with strong facilitation skills and a drive to make change—we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and coordinate the day-to-day delivery of our Youth Work Programme.
• Support and line-manage Youth Work Officers and freelance facilitators.
• Plan and develop new youth-led activities in collaboration with young people.
• Oversee programme planning, budgeting, evaluation, and reporting.
• Promote the programme to schools, youth organisations, and communities.
• Safeguard the wellbeing of participants as programme safeguarding lead.
• Build partnerships that strengthen programme delivery and impact.
• Work collaboratively across IYS to connect young people to wider services.

For more information about this job and our current programmes, please refer to the full job description.

What You’ll Bring

To be considered for this role you should be able to demonstrate the following skills, knowledge and experiences:

Essential:

• Experience of working directly with young people from diverse backgrounds
• Experience of mentoring young people one to one
• Strong facilitation and relationship-building skills
• At least 2 years’ experience managing youth-focused or education-based projects
• Practical skills in youth work in at least 3 of the following areas:

• Games/Sport/Physical Activity
• Creative Arts/Drama/Music
• Digital
• Life Skills/Employability
• Youth Voice/Participation/Young Leaders
• Issue-based youth work (e.g. drugs, sexual health, homelessness, young offenders)

• Experience evaluating youth work and maintaining monitoring records
• Proven planning, budgeting, and impact reporting experience
• Experience reporting to funders and external partners
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience delivering skills development and youth projects
• Commitment to anti-racism, inclusion, and youth empowerment
• Line management or supervision experience
• Knowledge of the challenges facing young people today

Desirable

• Experience working in or with schools
• Experience in the nonprofit or third sector
• Youth Work qualification

Why Work with Us?

• An opportunity to make a difference
• 4-day full-time working week (32 hours)
• £33,000 salary
• 29 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) (over 7 weeks!)
• Flexible, hybrid working model
• Employee Assistance Programme

Purpose

The Young Women’s Movement is Scotland's national organisation for young women and girls' leadership and rights: working collectively, leading meaningful change and creating a more equal society. Young women are at the heart of everything we do. Our movement is informed, shaped and led by and for young women. For 100 years, we have been a collective force that has, and will continue to, change things for the better for all young women across Scotland.

We work directly with young women and girls to equip them to lead change on issues that matter to them and create safe spaces where they can gain confidence, knowledge and skills. We support young women to amplify their voices in their communities and in decision-making spaces.

Our Communications Worker will play a key role in the Communications team, delivering key communication outputs and supporting our campaigns and organisational objectives.

Everyone who works at The Young Women’s Movement:

• Has equality at the heart of everything they do.
• Takes a participatory approach to our work. We are for young women and by young women.
• Builds communities of friendship and support networks, finding joy in our collective actions and connections.
• Understands the impact of challenging inequality on those most affected by it. We lead with kindness and empathy, putting collective wellbeing at the core of our organisation.
• Delivers our work with integrity and are proud of the work we do.
• Is bold and brave. We do not shy away from challenging the status quo and taking radical steps to make gender equality a reality in Scotland.

Why you should want to work with us:

• We operate a 4-day working week which means full time is 28 hours.
• We are supportive of flexible working arrangements in addition to the 4-day week.
• Our annual leave entitlement is 28.5 days a year, including 6 public holidays.
• We offer an additional day of leave to celebrate your birthday.
• The organisation closes between Christmas and New Year, with no impact on your annual leave entitlement.
• We are committed to supporting staff development through training and coaching opportunities.
• We offer a range of enhanced feminist policies, including fertility, maternity and menopause support.
• We are a supportive, collaborative and feminist team and board.

Don't meet every single requirement?

Studies show that women and Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic people are less likely to apply for a job unless they meet every qualification. So, if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we'd love you to apply anyway. You might just be the perfect person for this role, or another role within The Young Women’s Movement.