Lead our work in Scotland to end poverty

Here at the Big Issue Group we have a rare and exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about fighting poverty in Scotland.

The Regional Manager role will oversee the Scotland Frontline team in engaging with more people in poverty, developing local partnerships and providing support to our vendors.

Our Frontline Team are part of The Big Issue Community Interest Company (CIC) and was set up to widen the support package we offer to our vendors and people in poverty. This is enabling us to provide not just sales support for our vendors selling the magazine but also outreach services such as wellbeing, financial, mental health and employment support.

You will be the strategic lead for the region, taking responsibility for performance against organisational KPI’s, service development, team leadership, development and motivation, vendor engagement and working with the Managing Director to ensure financial performance and that vendors, and others working with the CIC have access to the right support, opportunities and community services to move out of poverty.

You will have proven ability to think strategically both in the short and long term, leadership abilities, the ability to build and motivate high performing teams.

The role can be based in either our Glasgow or Edinburgh Office and will involve travel across the whole Scotland region.

For full details and further information about required skills and experience required please download the Job Pack via the link below.

Salary and Benefits offered:

• Salary of £39,396.11 per annum.
• Incremental holiday entitlement starting at 25 days per year plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time staff) plus paid leave to care for a sick child or grandchild and a sick or elderly relation
• Company Sick Pay
• Enhanced contribution to our workplace pension
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Training and development opportunities including an open learning library and management training schemes
• Health benefits include life cover, a health cash plan scheme which provides access to counselling and a range of therapies
• Please note that we reserve the right to review and amend our staff benefits and they do not form part of any contract of employment

Workplace details

The role can be based in either our Glasgow or Edinburgh Office and the will involve travel across the whole Scotland region.

We have a vacancy for a Hub and System Support Manager.

About Thistle

At Thistle we believe in a world of inclusion, free of isolation and loneliness, where a health crisis doesn’t mean a life crisis.

Our charity supports people with disabilities and long-term health conditions; to lead good lives and achieve what matters most to them. We believe that everyone in Scotland should have access to our person-centred approach to health and wellbeing.

About The Role

Do you have background in an administrative or leadership role? Do you have a track record of improving processes and providing a great service? Do you enjoy a fast-paced, varied role where you can make a real difference? If so, we would love to hear from you.

You will work alongside, manage and support our small, friendly Hub Support Team. You will oversee our mailbox, admin processes, administrative tasks, the development of the IT systems and provide support and supervision to the team. Responding to a range of enquiries, you will enjoy dealing people both in person and online. You will be a genuine team player and able to juggle the competing demands of day-to-day reactive work alongside more proactive work.

This role is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic person, who can manage competing priorities, support a team and work to deadlines. The post will involve a requirement to work with sensitive information, with a high degree of discretion.

Interviews will be held on Monday 21st July.

Please see the detailed job description here for more information

What we offer

• The opportunity to work with a fun and friendly team focused on making a difference in the lives of people living in communities across Scotland
• Hybrid working between home, and our award winning offices in Craigmillar, Edinburgh
• Learning and development opportunities including our internal development programme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Non-contributory death in service benefit scheme
• 35 days of annual leave
• Free Thistle Gym membership
• Membership of the HSF Health & Benefits Plan

Thistle Foundation is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Successful applicants will be subject to a Disclosure check, which will be paid for by Thistle.

About Positive Steps

Positive Steps is a Non-Denominational Christian charity working in Dundee since 1989; we support some of the most vulnerable people living in our community. We have a reputation for recognising local need and delivering innovative solutions. Through our community-based support and education services, we engage with individuals facing a range of challenges, including substance use, homelessness, mental health problems, and offending behaviour. We strive to build trusting and consistent relationships in which individuals are supported to recognise and address their difficulties and make lasting positive changes to their lives.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager, the Finance Manager is an integral part of the Senior Management Team and will be expected to carry out such other duties and responsibilities as may be required from time to time and as directed by the CEO. Will also be responsible for the effective running of the finance department.

There is a future expectancy of increased responsibility for this post.

Full details are available in the documents below.

The Senior Admin Manager will be the public face of the Board, implementing the will of the Board, overseeing the projects of KAT, managing staff, services, finances and the interplay between projects, new ideas and capacity in KAT.

It is anticipated the role will require visibility in the village, in the projects and among the staff.

The Project Managers will report to SAM.

The SAM will undertake the work necessary to ensure policies, risk assessments, recruitment and employment and anything else to support the projects and emerging new ideas.

The Governance and HR role incorporates Company Secretary and Human Resources responsibilities. To ensure KAT is compliant with Companies House and OSCR by updating policies, taking meeting minutes, managing leases, and ensuring that utility contracts are up to date and are of best value.

Company Description

Action Against Stalking is a charity organisation that provides free professional confidential independent support advocacy for individuals who are experiencing stalking. Founded by Dr. Ann Moulds CBE, AAS shares knowledge and expertise with justice agencies, provides training and CPD to professionals, and influences policy and practice nationally and internationally. See our website actionagainststalking.org for information.

Role Description

This is a non-renumerated Board of Trustees role at Action Against Stalking. The Trustees are responsible for the overall governance, strategic direction, and financial oversight of the charity. The role involves attending board meetings, participating in committee work, contributing to the development and implementation of strategic plans, and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. alongside the chair, CEO and appointed trustees. This is a hybrid role, ideally based in and around Ayrshire, Glasgow, the Lothians and Lanarkshire. Remote work is the norm, with a requirement to attend at least two board meetings per annum, along with the AGM in person

We are seeking individuals with a passion for supporting our charity with our primary focus on victim rights and victim support. We hold relationships with agencies and support partners across Scotland, and the wider national and international communities.

You may have a background in social care, policing, or previous experience with championing the rights of victims. You could be a HR specialist, or a communications expert. We are seeking committed individuals from wide and varied backgrounds to join us.

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds, heritage, culture, religious beliefs, colour, race, sexual orientation, and gender.

We welcome you with or without physical challenges, if you are neurodivergent or anything else that celebrates your uniqueness.

If you have the skills, and you think you’ve got what it takes, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Experience in governance and strategic leadership
• Appreciation and understanding of the issues surrounding stalking
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively, as a team player and make collective decisions
• Financial literacy and experience in financial oversight
• Experience at a senior level with committees and board representation
• Commitment to the mission and values of Action Against Stalking
• Availability to attend board meetings and engage in committee work

About FOSS: Friends of Scottish Settlers (FOSS) envisions a Falkirk District that is multicultural, multilingual, and welcoming, where local people, organisations, and services are equipped, supported, and willing to cultivate wellbeing, solidarity, community, curiosity, and respect among newcomers and longtime residents. Through befriending and other voluntary activities, FOSS enables newcomers to Falkirk District to build links and bridges with other locals, shaping and making use of the knowledge, networks and services we all need to live full, self-determined lives.

FOSS builds fruitful relationships through a culture of integrity, respect, solidarity, empowerment, and welcome. We began as an informal befriending project for resettled Syrian families in 2016, and, primarily through a befriending model, now engage a range of newcomers to Falkirk District including Sudanese, Syrian and Ukrainian refugees and people in the asylum system. With partnership working, targeted activities and programmes, fundraising, advocacy, and good information, FOSS enables local volunteers and newcomers to strengthen and proliferate support networks within our communities. This also helps us to act constructively together in response to rapidly changing world events and policy that impact our lives.

About the role:

Purpose of the post: Experienced Volunteer Coordinator to train, support and grow FOSS’s Volunteer base (currently around 30 Volunteers), as well as coordinate and help produce procedures and resources necessary for Volunteer and Client safety and care. The Volunteer Coordinator will work closely with the FOSS Outreach Officer (Client-care role) to establish and monitor Befriending relationships, oversee non-Befriending Volunteer roles like Material Needs delivery, as well as coordinate and maintain oversight over Volunteer-led activities and Volunteer support of asylum-seeking Clients accommodated in Falkirk’s asylum contingency accommodation. Please see Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

The Human Rights Consortium Scotland (HRCS) is recruiting to this role for the first time which has been created to build on the successes of the Consortium’s current income generation strategy and develop a new, long-term one focussed on sustainability and growth.

Our new DD/IG strategy must have a focus on diversification of funding linked to creative and innovative business development which embodies and delivers the Consortium’s strategic development in line with its mission, vision and values.

This is an exciting opportunity and would suit someone who has previous experience of business development and/or income generation and is keen to apply this experience to the Human Rights sector and is perhaps looking for more flexibility in terms of part-time work to supplement consultancy work.

We know this is an extremely challenging time for the voluntary sector, hence our investment in this role in order to meet current and future financial requirements, both for the core of the organisation and new projects and developments.

Our new Strategy will build on successes to date, maintaining existing relationships with our funders and promote diversification of funding and sustainability.

Based at our Edinburgh office space at 66 Hanover Street, Edinburgh EH2 1EL.

HRCS is a hybrid organisation and all requests for flexible working will be considered.

Can include homeworking with at least 1 day per week in Edinburgh office.

Everyday 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.

You will be part of Scotland’s leading charity providing support to people with chest, heart, stroke and Long Covid conditions, to live life to the full again. Our Community Healthcare Support Service model forms a nationwide network of local support groups, health care professionals, volunteers and one-to-one support teams helping families adjust to life with a heart or lung condition, long covid or after a stroke.

To support the delivery of our ambitious NLHL strategy, CHSS is seeking to appoint a Quality Assurance Manager. In this role, the post holder will play a pivotal role in driving a culture of excellence across CHSS Community Healthcare Support services. This leadership position will be accountable for the strategic oversight and continuous enhancement of quality assurance (QA) frameworks, ensuring robust governance is embedded throughout the Service Delivery department. The role will champion the alignment of service standards with best practices, regulatory requirements, and contractual obligations, while proactively identifying opportunities for quality improvement. This role will serve as a subject matter expert in clinical governance, quality assurance and quality improvement and in collaboration with the senior management team, will support the systematic monitoring and evaluation of service performance to ensure optimal outcomes for service users and stakeholders.

CHSS is seeking an experienced leader with proven experience in quality assurance across health & social care and third sector environments. Applicants will have a recognised professional qualification/registration within health and/or social care and have excellent leadership, communication and organizational skills. Confidence in IT skills and experience working to a high professional standard using own initiative is essential.

About Us

The International Association for Community Development (IACD) is a global multi-disciplinary network for professional community development practitioners and others with an interest in community development practice. As an organisation, and collectively as members we are committed to promoting participative democracy, sustainable development, human rights, economic opportunity, equality, and social justice, through the organisation, education, and empowerment of people within their communities, whether these be of locality, identity, or interest, in urban and rural settings.

About the Role

The International Association for Community Development (IACD) is seeking a passionate, experienced, and visionary leader to join us as Strategic Director. This senior role offers the opportunity to shape and deliver on IACD’s 2024–2029 Strategic Plan, ensuring our values and voice are represented on the global stage.

As Strategic Director, you will be responsible for delivering the organisation’s mission, managing operations, guiding international advocacy efforts, and fostering member engagement across diverse communities worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and ongoing evaluation of IACD’s strategic goals and global initiatives.
• Champion community development values and amplify practitioner voices—especially those from minority and marginalised groups.
• Strengthen IACD’s role in global policy arenas, including the UN and other multilateral forums.
• Develop sustainable funding strategies and manage budgets and resources effectively.
• Represent the organisation publicly and support IACD’s international network of members and partners through events, forums, and knowledge exchange.
• Provide strategic support to the Board of Trustees and ensure strong organisational governance.

About You

The successful candidate will be a seasoned community development professional with:

• A third-level qualification in community development/community work.
• Significant practical experience in community development and at national policy level.
• Proven leadership experience in strategy, international engagement, and stakeholder management.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and report writing skills.
• Experience working with funders and delivering large-scale programmes.
• The ability to work flexibly across time zones and travel nationally and internationally when required.
• Strong commitment to IACD’s values of inclusion, participation, and global solidarity.

Eligibility:

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be equipped to work remotely.

Are you a qualified accountant with excellent business acumen? Rowan Alba Ltd, is a charity working across Edinburgh to support those who are, or are at risk of homelessness.

We provide services to people who are marginalised due to their homelessness and affected health and wellness. Our supported accommodation provides trauma-informed support and care in a settled environment. Our supported, temporary accommodation services ensure we are supporting those who are in immediate need. Our community services are built on our proven track record and success in preventing homelessness for those who need our one-to-one support.

We are looking for a Business Manager to join our developing organisation. You will be a qualified accountant and will lead on our financial health and frameworks, as well as overseeing the needs of the business to ensure we continue our growth and comply fully in our sector. You will have a proven track record of efficient financial management as well as the ability to apply business management with skills which include analysing and managing risks to the organisation.