Bumblebees are in crisis — and we need expert voices to help secure their future. The Bumblebee Conservation Trust is looking for a Conservation & Science Trustee to join our Board and help guide the science-led action needed to halt and reverse bumblebee decline. If you have knowledge and experience of UK landscape-scale, evidence-based conservation and/or UK environmental policy advocacy, your expertise could make a lasting difference for bumblebees, pollinators, people and nature.

As a science-led conservation charity, the Trust works to protect bumblebees by turning evidence into practical action. This is a rewarding opportunity to bring strategic insight, challenge and support to a mission that matters. We are proud of our inclusive culture and warmly welcome applications from people who are new to trusteeship, as well as those with previous Board experience.

If you can bring expertise in any of the following: entomology, ecology, the practical application of evidence for conservation, policy advocacy, data management and/or conservation-related education and training for citizen science projects — and can commit around one day a month — we would love to hear from you.

This is a unique opportunity to join a growing and well-established charity, to work as part of an inclusive, supportive team culture and to make a real, often life-changing difference in the lives of our participants. Our work is meaningful, varied and challenging, and in return, you will be able to contribute to the organisation’s strategy and direction, have opportunities for self-development and training and benefit from our comprehensive staff support package.

Venture Scotland offers a long-term, outdoor-based personal development programme which empowers young people aged 16-30, and people in addiction recovery, who face complex and difficult challenges in their lives, to create and sustain change.

We focus on the physical, mental and emotional wellbeing of our participants, working with them both in group and 1-2-1 settings, to make lasting changes in their lives and help them play a positive role in their communities.

We are seeking an Outreach and Support Worker who identifies with our values of Trust, Respect, Belonging, Empowering and Compassion to work alongside our partners Move On and Elevate, to recruit and support a diverse range of people from the Glasgow recovery community into and through our Venture On To Recovery programmes.

This role will include building on our existing network of referral partners working with young people aged 16-30, to allow us, in the future, to recruit and support a diverse range of people into and through our young people’s programmes and delivering our Next Steps programme to support young people into positive destinations.

The role will also include building a network of local referrers, public speaking to interested groups, staff teams and funders, presenting our programmes in engaging and creative ways to people interested in joining our programmes and supporting them on their journey with Venture Scotland and beyond. You’ll also get a chance to get out and experience our outdoor activities alongside our groups.

Do you want to work in a supportive team who really care about the people we are helping? Do you want to work in an organisation who listens, values everyone’s views and cares about the health and wellbeing of their staff? Do you understand the transformative effect of the outdoors? Are you passionate about #ChangingLivesOutdoors?

This role is considered ‘regulated work’ as it involves activities with both children and protected adults. Under our safeguarding policy, this role will require a PVG.

If you are applying for this role you need to prove that you have the right to live and work in the UK. If you do not possess this right, then your application will not be considered.

**Please note - Unfortunately, we are not able to support sponsorship to work in the UK at this time**

Break the Silence is a registered charity in Scotland and a company limited by guarantee. We make a profound and positive difference in the lives of those affected by childhood sexual trauma, their partners and family members. We support all genders, age 13+ across East and North Ayrshire. We are a centre of excellence, offering a professional counselling service, accredited by British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. We follow the BACP Ethical Framework for Counselling Professions.

About the role

We seek people to support the existing board and staff team in evolving the charity further. Having recently reviewed the skillset of the existing board, we especially welcome people with experience of Digital, IT systems and Finance.

Board meetings are held online quarterly lasting 2.5hs/meeting and some additional time is required outside meeting times to read board papers, where invited, to attend in-person events or training, or where there is voluntary participation in additional board sub group activities. Trustees need not be local and remote trustees are welcome given the online meeting format.

Trustee appointments are for a three year period, renewable thereafter in accordance with our Memorandum and Articles of Association.

We seek applicants who understand the community we serve and we value the diversity of opinion, thought and experience new board members can bring. Key responsibilities include; strategic oversight, financial governance, and safeguarding responsibilities. For more information on the duties of a charity trustee, please visit: OSCR | Charity trustee duties

About you

This role may appeal to those wishing to volunteer as a trustee for the first time, or to an experienced trustee seeking a new challenge. A full induction will be provided to include training in trauma and safeguarding.

It is important that potential candidates share our values of being compassionate and collaborative, effective and knowledgeable in supporting those affected by childhood sexual trauma and support the charity’s vision to influence and inform within the sector.

This post is unremunerated and PVG is required as this is considered a regulated role. In addition, we must comply with the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and Charities (Regulation and Administration) (Scotland) Act 2023. Within section 69 of the 2005 Act amended by the 2023 Act, there is specific criteria which disqualifies an individual from acting as a charity trustee. A full list of criteria is given here: OSCR | Annex 1: Criteria for disqualification. All candidates must meet eligibility requirements.

We are a registered disability confident employer and will be flexible throughout the recruitment process and welcome the opportunity to discuss alternative application methods/interview formats.

Are you organised, motivated and passionate about supporting young people and communities?

One Community Scotland is looking for a Programme Support Coordinator to join our team in Glasgow.

One Community Scotland (OCS) is a youth-led organisation committed to supporting young people from ethnic minority communities to settle, participate and thrive in Scotland.

We work with young people from a range of backgrounds and circumstances, including New Scots, refugees and asylum seekers. Our programmes aim to reduce barriers, create opportunities and support young people to develop confidence, skills and positive connections within their communities.

About the Role

The Programme Support Coordinator will play an important role in supporting the smooth and effective delivery of OCS programmes.

Working closely with the Operations Lead, youth workers, programme staff and sessional workers, the successful candidate will provide administrative, operational, coordination and communications support across the organisation.

The role will include supporting programme activities and events, maintaining accurate records, coordinating sessional staff schedules, assisting with monitoring and evaluation, supporting organisational communications and managing social media.

We are looking for someone who is highly organised, reliable and proactive, with excellent communication skills and the ability to manage competing priorities. You will be comfortable working independently while also being an effective member of a small team.

You will have a genuine commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and an interest in improving opportunities and outcomes for young people.

You will have the opportunity to:

Make a positive difference to the lives of young people

Support the development and delivery of innovative programmes.

Work with a diverse range of young people, staff, volunteers and partner organisations.

Develop your skills and experience across programme coordination, administration and communications.

Contribute to the continued development of One Community Scotland

We’re looking for an energetic and creative Community Fundraising & Volunteering professional to help put Four Square at the heart of our local community. You’ll be the person making connections. From volunteers and local supporters to schools, businesses, community groups and corporate partners, you'll be inspiring people to get involved and support our work.

This is a varied, hands-on role where no two days will look quite the same. One day you could be developing a new corporate volunteering partnership, the next planning a fundraising event, creating engaging social media content, supporting our fantastic volunteers or sharing the stories that demonstrate the difference Four Square makes.

If you’re proactive, full of ideas, confident building relationships and excited by the opportunity to grow a community of people who want to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

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Everyday people with chest, heart, stroke and Long Covid conditions are leaving the hospital scared and alone. You can be part of our mission to make sure that there is no life half lived in Scotland.

Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland is looking for an experienced and motivated Advice Line Clinical Lead Practitioner to provide strong leadership for our Clinical Advice Line Team, supporting people affected by chest, heart, stroke, Long Covid conditions and Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest (OHCA).

This is an exciting opportunity for a registered healthcare professional to combine clinical leadership, people management and service development, ensuring high-quality, person-centred care while driving performance,

continuous improvement and delivery of organisational priorities.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Deputy Head of Service Delivery (Triage, Clinical & Support Line Operations), you will lead a team of clinical practitioners delivering telephone and video-based clinical case management and support services.

You will be responsible for clinical governance, service quality, workforce performance and achievement of service KPIs.

You will use performance data, service user feedback and quality outcomes to drive improvement and support strategic service development. The role will also provide leadership and operational support to the Stroke Nurse Team in the

absence of the Stroke Nurse Lead.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, develop and support the Clinical Advice Line Team.
• Deliver agreed KPIs, quality standards and service outcomes.
• Monitor performance, caseloads and service capacity.
• Provide clinical leadership, supervision and coaching.
• Lead quality assurance, audit and continuous improvement activity.
• Ensure effective risk management, safeguarding and clinical governance.
• Support recruitment, performance management and workforce planning.
• Contribute to organisational strategy and service development.
• Build effective relationships with NHS and third-sector partners.
• Support the Stroke Nurse Team during periods of leadership absence

About You:

Applicants must be resident in the UK, have the legal right to work in the UK, and possess a good understanding of Scotland's health and social care landscape. Unfortunately, Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland is unable to provide visa sponsorship.

Essential:

• UK-recognised first-level Nursing qualification with current NMC registration, or UK-recognised Allied Health Professional qualification with current HCPC registration.
• Significant post-registration clinical experience.
• Proven experience leading and managing clinical teams.
• Experience delivering services against KPIs, quality standards and organisational objectives.
• Strong understanding of clinical governance, safeguarding and quality improvement.
• Experience using performance data to inform decision-making and service improvement.
• Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a home-based environment.

Desirable:

• Experience supporting people affected by chest, heart, stroke or Long Covid conditions.
• Leadership or management qualification.
• Experience in service redesign, quality improvement or change management.
• Experience managing budgets and resources.

What You'll Bring:

You will be an experienced clinical leader with the ability to motivate and develop others, deliver against organisational priorities and maintain a strong focus on quality, performance and person-centred care. Most importantly, you will share our ambition that there should be No Life Half Lived for people living with chest, heart, stroke and Long Covid conditions.

Join us and help shape and lead life-changing clinical services across Scotland.

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with a clinical qualification and registered with a UK Clinical Body (such as NMC, HCPC) and have demonstrable experience in a management role. A robust knowledge of one or more of our conditions is essential. Management/Leadership qualification desirable but not essential.

CHSS employees enjoy a variety of organizational 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.

East Ayrshire Citizens Advice Bureau (EACAB) is a progressive and innovative advice organisation dedicated to providing free, impartial, and confidential advice to local communities. We offer both generalist advice and specialist casework services to support people in need across East Ayrshire.

We are seeking an highly organised, experienced and values-driven Triage and Referral Co-ordinator to support the Family Forward Ayrshire project, an ambitious whole-family support programme funded through the Scottish Government's Whole Family Support Third Sector Delivery Fund to join the team in East Ayrshire Citizens Advice Bureau in Kilmarnock. This role is offered on a temporary basis until March 2027 with extension subject to funding and is offered at 35 hours per week. Part time or job share will be considered.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring effective triage and administrative co-ordination for this project

East Ayrshire Citizens Advice Bureau (EACAB) is a progressive and innovative advice organisation dedicated to providing free, impartial, and confidential advice to local communities. We offer both generalist advice and specialist casework services to support people in need across East Ayrshire.

We are seeking 2 highly organised, experienced and values-driven Generalist Addvisers to support the Family Forward Ayrshire project, an ambitious whole-family support programme funded through the Scottish Government's Whole Family Support Third Sector Delivery Fund to join the team in East Ayrshire Citizens Advice Bureau in Kilmarnock. This role is offered on a temporary basis until March 2027 with extension subject to funding and is offered at 35 hours per week.

Lung Ha Theatre Company is looking for a new Chair of its Board of Trustees. We’re seeking to find someone who can support us with delivering our ambitious plans and our work as Scotland’s leading theatre company for actors and theatre makers with a learning disability and autism.

The Chair of the Board of Trustees provides strategic leadership to the organisation, ensuring effective governance and supporting the delivery of its artistic vision and charitable purpose. Working closely with the Board and senior staff, the Chair helps shape the organisation’s direction, safeguards its values, and promotes its role within the community and the wider arts sector in Scotland.

We’re looking for additional Project Workers for our Edinburgh team!

In this role, you’ll work closely in a supportive capacity with adults with learning disabilities and autism who attend our workshop based service; assisting individuals to build their independence and live fulfilling lives.

We currently have vacancies in our team based across Edinburgh which operates services in St. Margaret's House (Meadowbank) and Links House (Leith). At present, we are not looking for Project Workers to work from our other locations.

Our services are separated into the following workshop areas:

• St. Margaret's House: Music, Drama, Dance, Performance, and Life Skills (Upmo Retail, Upmo Empower)
• Links House: Art, IT, VR, Digital Photography

We're primarily interested in hearing from individuals interested in, or have a skillset in the following: IT & VR, Digital Multimedia, Music, or Drama. If you’re eager to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you!

Details

Pay: Upmo is a Living Wage Employer. The rate of pay for this role is currently £13.45 per hour.

Working Hours: 10:00 – 16:00, Monday – Friday, with our full time hours at 30 per week.

Available Contracts:

• [6 x] 30 Hours - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday
• [1 x] 18 Hours - Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday
• [1 x] 12 Hours - Tuesday & Friday
• [1 x] 12 Hours - Thursday & Friday

Holiday:

• Enhanced at 3 years’ service by an additional day (pro rata) per year thereafter, up to a maximum of 5 days
• 30 days per year (pro rata)
• Inclusive of Upmo's regular closure during the Christmas/New Year period

About the Role

As a Project Worker, you will be part of an enthusiastic and creative team who provide daily support to adults with learning disabilities and autism as they participate in workshop activities of their choosing within our site-based services, and café sites.

Our students attend workshops in a variety of subject areas as noted above. As such, we are interested in hearing from individuals with an interest or skill set in those areas, to fully support our students in getting the most out of their time at Upmo.

Currently, we're particularly interested a skillset in any of the following: IT & VR, Digital Multimedia, Music, or Drama. However, we are also interested in hearing from candidates with experience in care or support more generally.

The primary function of this role is to provide 1:1 support to students within workshop sessions. You will work closely with both individuals and groups to help them engage, participate, and achieve their personal goals in a safe and supportive workshop environment.

You will also be expected to assist with personal care tasks throughout the day, where required. This includes support with toileting needs, other private hygiene tasks, and eating and drinking. All personal care must be delivered with dignity, respect, and sensitivity.

Additionally, throughout the week our Project Workers will provide support to our students that access our Café sites in partnership with Edinburgh Leisure.

There are opportunities for Project Workers to take on a more active leadership role within workshops as a workshop facilitator. This aspect of the Project Worker role focuses on leading workshop activities, and involves contributing to the planning, delivery, and record keeping of workshop activities to ensure they align with our RISE curriculum with support from our Curriculum Leads.

Benefits

• A rewarding role with a values-led organisation making a real difference
• Supportive, inclusive culture and a passionate, supportive leadership team
• 5% employer contribution to pension scheme with NOWPensions
• Long service leave of 1 extra day per year from 3 years’ service, up to 1 week (pro rata)
• Annual employment anniversary award
• Employee Assistance Programme with Health Assured - includes shopping discounts
• Edinburgh Leisure CAP gym membership
• Access to Blue Light Card
• Enhanced maternity / paternity leave
• Free on-site parking

Further Info

If you have any questions or would like to know more, please don’t hesitate to contact our HR Manager, Craig Batstone at HR@upmo.org, or give us a call on 0131 608 3511.

Upmo aims to ensure that no candidate is subject to unlawful discrimination, either directly or indirectly, on the grounds of gender, race (including colour, nationality or ethnic origin), disability, sexual orientation, marital status, part time status, age, religion or belief.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and wellbeing of autistic and learning-disabled adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and to help maintain a safe and secure environment for all service users.