Heart of Newhaven Community SCIO is looking for someone to take forward this new opportunity which funded by the National Lottery Community Fund for 2 years.
Funded for 2 days a week, you will use a community development approach to recruit and support a team of volunteers who in turn will offer tailored support to individuals to help them access our activities and services. You will work with our Community Advisory Group to find creative ways of addressing the barriers that we know make it difficult for some people to access our community offer and sustain participation.
About Tay and Earn Trust:
Tay and Earn Trust is a Scottish registered charity, established in June 2013, dedicated to the conservation, sustainable management and enjoyment of the River Tay and River Earn catchments and the communities connected to them.
Rooted in one of Scotland’s most significant river systems, the Trust works to protect and enhance the natural environment while supporting people to engage with, learn from and benefit sustainably from these landscapes. Their work spans environmental conservation, education, community development and wellbeing, reflecting the interconnected nature of healthy rivers, resilient communities and sustainable futures.
About Willowgate
The centre is part of the Tay and Earn Charitable Trust that promotes development and use by the community of the Tay and surrounding areas whilst protecting and nurturing the environment.
Nestled on the banks of the River Tay in Perth, Willowgate Adventure Centre is a vibrant hub for outdoor activity and learning. They offer paddle sports, archery, bushcraft, land-based adventures, and educational programmes, working with schools, community groups, families, and corporate clients.
Their mission is simple: to create experiences that inspire confidence, connection, and personal growth. As they enter a new phase of development, the Trust are seeking a leader who shares their passion for adventure, excellence, and innovation.
The Role of Activity Centre Manager:
Reporting to the senior management team, the Activity Centre Manager will have overall responsibility for the operational management, development, and day-to-day leadership of the centre, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, and commercially successful activities.
You will oversee all aspects of centre operations, including activity delivery, staffing, facilities, equipment, and logistics, while ensuring every guest experience meets the highest standards of safety, quality, and customer service. You will lead a multidisciplinary team of instructors and operational staff, creating a positive, professional, and safety-led culture, supporting their training, development, and performance.
This is a hands-on, dynamic role where operational excellence, proactive problem-solving, and strong organisational skills are critical. You will ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, licensing, and safeguarding requirements, maintaining robust systems for risk assessment, incident management, and emergency planning. You will also work closely with the senior management team to achieve business targets, optimise income, and support the ongoing development of the site, facilities, and equipment.
We are keen to hear from individuals who bring strong operational and people-management experience, whether from a charity, outdoor activity, or commercial environment. In particular, candidates with a Business Development background are encouraged to apply, especially those who have experience driving income growth, building partnerships, and identifying new opportunities, alongside delivering high-quality services or operations.
You will bring the ability to motivate and develop staff while ensuring high standards of performance, safety, and customer experience. Excellent organisational, financial, and administrative skills are essential, alongside the ability to manage complex, competing priorities. You will have strong interpersonal skills, with experience building and maintaining positive relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders.
The role is primarily Monday to Friday, with some flexibility required during peak periods, including occasional weekend working to support operational needs.
The successful candidate will be flexible, resilient, and willing to work hands-on, including outdoors in all weather conditions. You will hold a full UK driving licence, relevant first aid qualifications (or willingness to obtain), and appropriate industry certifications.
This is a unique opportunity to lead a dedicated team, shape the delivery of exceptional activity experiences, and make a lasting impact on the centre’s visitors, staff, and wider community. You will play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence, growth, and sustainability, ensuring every activity is delivered safely, reliably, and memorably.
Duncan Place Community Hub in Leith is looking for up to six volunteer Trustees to make up a board of twelve. We are looking for Trustees willing to share their skills, knowledge and experience, and who can work in a team to ensure good governance and provide strategic direction to the staff team who carry out the day-to-day operations and management.
Trustees should be universally welcoming and supportive of our diverse community.
If you have the following skills and experience, let’s talk:
We welcome other skills and experience too and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences who can add value to the organisation.
Duncan Place offers some activities for children. Whilst day to day contact is unlikely, Trustees are involved in safeguarding via policies and procedures, so are therefore required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Group (PVG) Scheme. Duncan Place will organise this at no cost to the Trustee. More details are available here: mygov.scot/pvg-scheme
About Duncan Place Community Hub
Duncan Place Community Hub is a registered charity operating as a social enterprise. Through offering a range of inclusive and low-cost community events, we aim to promote well-being, reduce social isolation, and build social connections in Leith and the surrounding areas.
We also provide affordable office space to organisations making a positive social impact in the area, and hourly room hire for local groups, businesses and individuals.
The organisation has grown from the potential demolition of a very tired council owned community centre, to a fully refurbished hub owned by the charity and serving the people of Leith. The income we generate from tenancies and room hire is used to maintain our building, employ our team at the real living wage, and to subsidise our community events. This innovative model means that the charity is financially healthy, has decent reserves and is able to use funds raised to respond to the communities’ needs without the need to rely on short-term funding.
Our Vision, Mission
Our Vision
Our vision is for a happy healthy community where people are welcomed to take part in what we offer.
Our Mission
Our mission is to promote well-being, reduce social isolation, and build social connections in Leith and the surrounding areas.
We do this through
Offering a range of inclusive and low-cost community events and activities covering a wide range of ages and interests.
Providing affordable office space to organisations making a positive social impact in the area, and hourly room hire for local groups, businesses and individuals.
Generating income from tenancies and room hire to maintain our building, employ our team at the real living wage, and to subsidise our community events.
Our Values
Maintaining Duncan Place Community Hub as a welcoming and inclusive space takes kindness and effort from all of us. We thank all building users for sharing in our values and being part of making it such a great space.
Inclusion: We are committed to creating a space and providing services where everyone feels welcomed, respected, and valued.
Community: The people that use our building, our tenants, room-hirers, staff and visitors are central to all that we do. We are proud to be a part of the diverse and exciting community that is Leith. We will continue to build strong relationships within and outside our organisation to support our community.
Diversity: We celebrate the unique backgrounds and experiences of those that use our community hub.
Wellbeing: We prioritise the health and happiness of all hub users and employees. Physical, mental, social, and emotional health are equally important and underpin the decisions we take.
Making a difference: We strive to create a positive impact on the lives of our members, visitors, employees, tenants and the broader community.
Training Details
Current board members and the chief executive of the charity will provide induction and ongoing support. We will support you to access online training for the role of a charity trustee which is available through Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations Council (EVOC) and will explore other training opportunities as required and as budget allows.
About Our Board
We are keen to continue developing the organisation by welcoming up to six new Trustees, bringing fresh eyes with a range of skills, experience and perspectives. New Trustees will join our current board of committed and engaged individuals who have been with the charity for between two to six years. Our current chair is reaching the end of their maximum length of service and will be retiring at the next AGM. The board will be appointed at the AGM (18th June) and then, at the first meeting following the AGM, the board themselves will decide on the office bearing roles. Current trustees have skills in organisational management, facilities management, staff support, strategic planning, policy development, treasury skills, funding and more.
Expected Commitment
There are 8-10 in-person board meetings per year. These are currently monthly on a Thursday evening and approx. 1.5-2hrs long. Following a mission and values day last October we will be progressing through our next phase of growth. The frequency of board meetings will be under review with the intention of reducing the number held each year.
Trustees are expected to attend the board meetings and to also join and contribute to sub-groups to oversee ongoing areas of work in line with their interests and/ or organisational need. Depending upon the area of work, the sub-group can be short lived, medium or longer term. The times of the sub-group meetings are flexible and decided by the sub-group members. We hope that potential candidates will commit to a 3-year term of office, but we are realistic and know that ‘life happens!’
The estimated commitment is 4 to 6 hours per month e.g.
Trustees are expected to be confident and self-sufficient in using digital tools, including email, WhatsApp, shared document platforms (such as SharePoint) and video conferencing (teams/ zoom or similar). Board papers and organisational documents are managed digitally; trustees are expected to access these independently using their own device. This means having reliable access to a laptop, tablet, or similar device capable of running a current web browser and accessing cloud-based platforms. A smartphone alone is unlikely to be sufficient for this purpose.
If you have any concerns about meeting these requirements, please contact us to discuss before applying.
Location/Travel Details
Duncan Place Community Hub, 4 Duncan Place, Leith, EH6 8HW
Expenses
Reasonable travel expenses are available. All other expenses must be agreed prior to spending.
Accessibility Details
Disabled parking space available. Ramp access. Accessible loos. Wide corridors and doors. Lift access to upper floors. Please let us know of any reasonable adjustments needed.
What happens next?
Duncan Place is registered with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) as a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) – a type of charity that is run by and for its members. The constitution specifies the recruitment process.
Founded in 1875, the Cockburn Association is Edinburgh’s Civic Trust. It is a registered Scottish Charity with stated objectives as:
In practice, the Cockburn Association has evolved to take an interest in many other aspects of the city’s development and management in accordance with sustainability principles:
Our VISION is: A thriving Edinburgh where our heritage is created, protected, and enjoyed by all
Our MISSION is: We galvanise civic action to inspire stewardship, ownership, access, and appreciation of Edinburgh’s built and natural heritage
Our VALUES are:
Role Purpose:
Often the first point of contact for Members, partners and media, you’ll work with a range of stakeholders across the city, playing an integral role in one of the world’s oldest conservation charities. You’ll work with our small team of two, and our incredible volunteers to design and deliver a new audience engagement plan. You’ll support and grow our Membership through the delivery of events from our annual talks and tours to Edinburgh’s Doors Open Days (part of Scotland’s largest free heritage festival). You’ll embed our new CRM, manage budgets, and report progress to the Board, funders and wider stakeholders. There will be lots of opportunities to engage in research, embark on and strengthen partnerships, and work with communities across the city and beyond. Ideally, you’ll have a passion for Edinburgh and enjoy working flexibly and dynamically to meet our charity’s needs. It’s an exciting time to join the Association, as we embark on the delivery of our new Business Plan, take back the coordination of Edinburgh’s Doors Open Days, and work with international and local partners to build evidence for the city’s 2040 Plan. Join us and help ensure that Edinburgh is a thriving city where our heritage is created, protected, and enjoyed by all.
The Hibernian Community Foundation is seeking a dynamic, experienced and passionate manager to lead on all matters relating to communication and marketing. You will be expected to engage with a wide range of stakeholders throughout The Foundation to understand all programmes and activities in operation, helping to make all published material insightful, impactful and, above all, memorable.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on large scale content and fundraising campaigns, working closely with the team at Hibernian Football Club to create exciting and premium material that speaks to the audiences of both HCF and Hibernian FC.
If you are a passionate, creative marketing and communications professional with significant experience in a similar position, this could be the perfect role for your progression. You will be granted high levels of responsibility to take ownership of campaigns, while being responsible for all public-facing material.
Before applying, please read the full Job Description below. If you would like to have an informal conversation about this role or have any questions, please reach out to the current post-holder, Nathan Marino, via nathan@hiberniancf.org or Managing Director, John MacMillan MBE via johnmac@hiberniancf.org.
Do you have a passion for helping young people and the wider community discover Jesus and grow in their faith? We’re seeking an enthusiastic Youth & Community Worker to inspire, and support our young people in their faith journey while strengthening connections across our community.
Your Mission
What We’re Looking For
What We Offer
Are you passionate about people and motivated by making a real difference? Do you enjoy meeting new people, building confidence, and supporting others to take positive steps towards sustainable employment?
If so, Community Renewal Trust really want to hear from you.
Community Renewal Trust is a values driven, dynamic, and innovative organisation working at the cutting edge of efforts to end persistent poverty in Scotland. We operate across three neighbourhoods and run two social enterprises, creating meaningful impact and rich learning opportunities every day. This is an exciting chance to be part of a team that is committed, forward thinking, and focused on lasting change.
For an informal chat about this role please contact Michael Byrne - Manager - Michael.Byrne@communityrenewal.org.uk to arrange a convenient time.
Changes have secured funding from the National Lottery Fairer Lives Community Fund to continue delivering ‘Well Connected’ a befriending programme supporting positive mental health and wellbeing to those most isolated in our community. The befriending coordinator will be responsible for all aspects of the project (alongside their job share), from assessment and delivery to evaluation. The postholder will train and manage volunteers, work with other staff at the charity and host an East Lothian Befriending Network to share best practice.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, skilled and highly motivated candidate who is confident working with a high degree of autonomy in continuing this project and ensuring it’s success. This is a part time job share role. 16 hours to be worked Monday (afternoon/evening) and Wednesday daytime (ideally).
Changes Equalities statement:
“Changes strive to ensure fair and inclusive services which celebrate and value the diversity of the community of East Lothian. Changes welcome opportunities to improve equality, diversity and inclusion within the organisation and we will continue to review our progress and champion equalities.”
About Changes
Changes believes in positive mental health and wellbeing for everyone. As a charity in East Lothian, Changes is here to help the community achieve and maintain positive mental health and wellbeing by providing a wide range of services and activities including 1-1 therapy, support groups and courses, healthy living activities, training, and volunteering opportunities.
Services are free and open to everyone over the age of 18 living, or registered with a GP, in East Lothian. Changes provides support for a wide range of challenges including stress, panic, low mood, low self-esteem, anxiety, worry, depression, and negative thinking. Activities are friendly, welcoming, and inclusive and offer opportunities to meet new people, get active and get involved in the local community.
Our Vision:
Our vision is that everyone in East Lothian enjoys positive mental health and wellbeing.
Our Mission:
Changes have grown from within the community to enable people to achieve and maintain good mental health and wellbeing through:
Our Values:
Compassion – We treat our work, our community, our partners and each other with warmth, respect and compassion.
Welcoming – We offer a warm, friendly and supportive welcome to everyone. We know it’s not always easy to ask for help but we’re here to support you.
Community – We are an inclusive community which celebrates and values the diversity of East Lothian and everyone living there.
Foundation Scotland is an independent charity that provides funding to charities, social enterprises and community organisations. We do this on behalf of over 400 individuals, charitable trusts and companies.
Foundation Scotland is on a growth trajectory. The Board are committed to supporting this growth and have set aside funds for investment in technology and systems improvement. We use SunSytems for accounting and budgeting and have interfaces to our Grantmaking and Donor Database [Salesforce] and invoices and expenses system [ExpenseIn]
To support this growth, we’re looking for an Accounts Assistant who will play a key role in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of our accounting data across SunSystems and Salesforce. You’ll work mainly through established interface tools, with some manual processing, and you’ll be encouraged and supported to explore new ways of streamlining tasks and enhancing automation as we evolve.
You’ll be joining a supportive and collaborative team. We work primarily from home, with opportunities to come together in person a few times each month in Edinburgh, ensuring a balance of flexibility, connection and shared learning.
This is a fantastic role for someone who loves continuous improvement, enjoys making systems run better and takes pride in delivering reliable, timely financial information, all while offering excellent customer care.
In return, Foundation Scotland offers a generous and supportive package, including 35 days annual leave, training and development opportunities, flexible working, employer pension contributions and a progressive pay system with benchmarked annual increases.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, motivated and passionate Project Manager, with experience of coordinating Creative Projects, to join the CVS Inverclyde team and support an ambitious arts project, following funding from Creative Scotland’s Culture Collective Fund. The post is funded by Creative Scotland for 18 months (June 2026 – December 2027) and will spend a significant proportion of their working time working alongside Inverclyde Council, CVS Inverclyde, and Culture Collective Strategic Partners. The role will have a key position helping to facilitate, attend and promote artist activities across Inverclyde.
Creative Scotland’s Culture Collective Fund is a network of participatory arts projects, shaped by local communities alongside artists and creative organisations. Funded by Scottish Government through Creative Scotland, these projects are taking place across Scotland from across 2026-2027.
INVERCLYDE CULTURE COLLECTIVE
Inverclyde Culture Collective Lead Partners are:
*Inverclyde Council (Lead)
*CVS Inverclyde – who support, promote and represent Inverclyde’s third sector organisations.
*RIG Arts - a multi-award winning socially engaged arts charity based in Inverclyde
*Beacon Art Centre - a contemporary theatre and arts venue in the heart of Inverclyde
*The Wyllieum - a gallery in Greenock celebrating the work and legacy of artist George Wyllie
*Creative Recovery Inverclyde - an arts strand nestled within the heart of Your Voice’s Lived
*Theatre School of Scotland (TSOS) – who offer a variety of performing arts classes in Greenock
Our proposal builds on the success of our previous Inverclyde Culture Collective (ICC 2021-2023) to create 18 months of new activity from June 2026 devised from the Inverclyde Arts & Creativity Action Plan (2024-2029). Our overall focus will be an exploration of our “Creative Health” – a strong thread that emerged through previous delivery, leading to the inclusion of a “Creative Health Statement” within the “Inverclyde Health & Social Care Strategic Commissioning Plan” (2024 – 2027). We will also explore themes linked to the Climate Crisis, including climate anxiety.
This project will create paid opportunities for both salaried and freelance Creative Practitioners to engage with communities that have low arts engagement. Inverclyde Culture Collective will provide both emerging and established artists with the opportunity to push the boundaries of their own practice and look for radical solutions to sensitively collaborate and make work with local communities.
Website: inverclydeculturecollective.com Instagram: @inverclyde.culture.collective