The Opportunity:

Are you passionate about Learning for Sustainability? Do you want to inspire and enable Scotland to contribute to sustainability at local, national, and global levels? Are you committed to working with learners, educators, decision-makers and communities to build a socially-just and sustainable world? If so, and you have the experience and skills, we want to hear from you.

Learning for Sustainability Scotland, Scotland’s UN University-recognised Regional Centre of Expertise on Education for Sustainable Development, is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Development Manager to join our team.

In this pivotal role, you’ll be at the heart of our work, harnessing the transformative power of Learning for Sustainability and collaborating with our members and partners to shape Scotland’s sustainable future.

Based within the Moray House School of Education and Sport, University of Edinburgh, the successful candidate will join a vibrant, ambitious, collegiate team to lead the development and coordination of Learning for Sustainability Scotland programmes and support the development of core Learning for Sustainability Scotland business; in collaboration with the Learning for Sustainability Scotland’s Director, Dr Beth Christie; an elected Steering Group and Chair; Secretariat; key internal and external partners; and its members. The Development Manager will also have direct line management responsibilities for the Learning for Sustainability Scotland’s Project Manager, and responsibility for the work of both the Project Manager and the Finance Officer.

About Learning for Sustainability Scotland

Learning for Sustainability Scotland is a pan-sectoral organisation; working across the length and breadth of Scotland and with frequent collaboration with partners across the UK, Europe, and the rest of the world. It has more than 1,000 individual and organisational members with a commitment to learning for sustainability. These include members from schools, colleges, universities, youth and community learning, local and central government and related agencies, and the ‘third sector’.

Learning for Sustainability Scotland brings in external income and works in partnership with its members and key partners to achieve its core objectives of:

• Weaving connections across sectors within Scotland and with international partners
• Co-producing, pioneering and practising new knowledge and approaches; and curating materials and resources with and for educators, organisations and communities; including consultancy activities
• Advocating for and provision of strategic advice for effective policy on Learning for Sustainability and other related areas; including the creation of policy responses on behalf of its members
• Leading, monitoring and evaluating projects and programmes locally and internationally; including the creation and delivery of professional learning.

More information about Learning for Sustainability Scotland and our work can be found online at learningforsustainabilityscotland.org.

About the Post

This is a part-time role (0.6 FTE / 21 hours per week), with the opportunity to expand to full-time depending on project development and income growth. We are open to flexible and hybrid working patterns that combine remote and regular on-campus work.

Your skills and attributes for success:

• Proven track record and commitment to, pan-sectoral knowledge of, and passion for Learning for Sustainability.
• Ability to lead, facilitate and contribute to the development of the overall strategic direction of Learning for Sustainability Scotland.
• Ability to lead, manage and develop the content of forward work plans and budgets.
• Strong organisational, team collaboration, self- and line-management, and networking skills.
• Skill and experience to represent Learning for Sustainability Scotland; including high-level external advocacy and engagement with other UN RCEs, international organisations, Scottish Government and Agencies, Scotland’s universities and colleges, schools and educators, ‘third sector’ organisations and communities, private sector, and LfS Scotland members and other individuals and bodies as appropriate.

As a valued member of our team you can expect:

• A competitive salary
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant local, national and international community
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits

About Us

As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.

About the Team

Moray House School of Education and Sport (MHSES), University of Edinburgh, has been making a major contribution and impact to the fields of education and sport both in Scotland and worldwide for almost 200 years. In that time, our staff, students and alumni have influenced and transformed learning, teaching, and wider educational policy in the UK and beyond. We are the leading School of Education and Sport in Scotland – ranked first for research breadth and quality in Education and Sport, and third in the UK (REF 2021). We consistently rank in the top tiers of global education and sport-related studies.

Our alumni include Great Britain’s most successful Olympic athlete, cyclist Sir Chris Hoy MBE, and trailblazing teacher and race relations pioneer, Saroj Lal.

We are deeply committed to social justice, inclusivity, diversity, and accessibility. Our aim in all our work is to significantly impact the education, wellbeing and development of children, young people and adults, through problem-solving in the fields of education and sport.

Study

Across undergraduate, postgraduate taught, research, and initial teacher education; our 3000 students study across 29 different programmes. These include a wide array of subjects across the broad areas of teacher education, language education, sport policy, sport science, outdoor education and community education.

Research

With over 250 research staff and students, we have a vibrant and expanding research community with a broad portfolio of academic disciplines gathered within seven broad research themes with permeable boundaries. Our Thematic Hubs are:

• Advanced Quantitative Research in Education
• Children and Young People
• Digital Education
• Language, Interculturality and Literacies
• Social Justice and Inclusion
• Sport-related Research
• Teacher, Curriculum and Pedagogy

The REF 2021 results for both education and sport-related research place us as Scotland’s top-ranked institution for research breadth and quality (THE).

Queens Cross Housing Association has a vacancy for a Community and Growing Spaces Development Worker. This excellent opportunity is a challenging and rewarding role within our Social Regeneration Team and is key to delivering our progamme of activities which are key to our commitment to challenging poverty and creating vibrant communities. This fixed term role will run for 36 months from March 2025.

Job Purpose:

The successful candidate will be tasked with leading our community growing activities. The purpose of this role is to support local community members to maximise their engagement with our community gardens and growing spaces including allotments. The job will involve engaging with the local community, providing horticultural support at gardening sessions and helping with the upkeep of the associations growing spaces.

The role will involve managing the effective use of a newly created allotment site in Woodside, including managing the waiting list and being the main point of contact for allotment holders. The role will also involve allocating raised beds at Woodside garden and coordinating effective use of community raised beds at all garden sites. The post holder will be a member of the social regeneration team and will work with the team on a range of interconnected projects.

You will:

• develop and deliver growing themed activities through a combination of direct delivery and partnership working. The post will also involve identifying, accessing funding opportunities to support this work, with the assistance of the Social Regeneration Manager.
• be experienced in assessing and managing risks associated with the delivery of outdoor community work and should also be comfortable problem solving in a fast-moving environment, in community settings. You must also be comfortable working in partnership with external organisations including schools, community organisations and members of the community.
• be fully aware of GDPR and commit to upholding these regulations in the interests of growers, children, parents and Queens Cross Housing Association. The successful candidate will also be fully aware of the Child Protection system in Scotland and the reporting mechanisms in place locally.

Essential Criteria:

Applicants should have a minimum of two years’ experience in community-based growing activities and should have excellent horticultural knowledge and expertise. Proven experience of delivering services and activities is essential. Experience of supporting sessional staff is desirable. Experience of working in a Housing Association environment is also desirable, but not essential. The post will require occasional evening and weekend working.

Please find the full job description/ person specification on our website for further information on the role.

We will:

Provide a generous pay and reward package, including 40 days leave per year, 7% or 4% employer pension contribution, agile working options, green initiatives, family friendly policies, health & wellbeing commitment and much more. Read all about our benefits and commitments here.

Refugee Festival Scotland is a unique community and arts festival dedicated to achieving positive and lasting social change. Co-ordinated by Scottish Refugee Council, the Festival is held across Scotland every June and provides a platform for refugee communities to showcase their skills, talents and cultures and to tell new, more positive stories about integration and diversity in Scotland. In 2025, the Festival will run from 13th – 22nd June and the theme is MILESTONES.

We are looking for a Programming Fellow to join our team and develop a strand of the 2025 Festival. The fellowship is presented as a learning and development opportunity for an emerging producer or curator to gain hands-on experience in festival programming and programming operations. The Fellow will work closely with the Festival team and will be supported to develop and deliver a programme of events.

The Fellow should have a demonstrated interest in the arts and themes of migration, but no previous programming experience is required. As part of the application process, applicants will be asked to provide a short proposal for the event(s) they would like to develop.

We invite applications from all programming specialisms and backgrounds, including music, performing arts, film, poetry, visual arts, heritage and socially engaged practice. Applicants should have lived experience of seeking refugee protection.

This role will be subject to basic disclosure Scotland.

About us

Scottish Refugee Council is Scotland’s national refugee charity. Every year, we provide direct support and advice to people rebuilding their lives in Scotland, standing up for people’s rights and campaign for a fairer and more humane asylum system and enhanced integration for communities in Scotland.

The vision is for a Scotland in which all people seeking refugee protection are welcome. A place where men, women and children are protected, find safety and support, have their human rights and dignity respected and can achieve their full potential. Together, we can build a better future with refugees in Scotland. Find out more at scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk.

Fellowship benefits package (pro rata)

• 39 days of leave (including public holidays)
• Flexible working options
• Training and development opportunities
• Union recognition
• Fresh fruit, tea & coffee in office
• Enhanced pay benefits
• Counselling & coaching service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eye care scheme
• Death in service & 24-hour GP service

KO-NEKT provides 1:1 support within the community for children and young people (aged 5-25) with Additional Support Needs (ASN). We fully support the integration and independence of our service users by championing their rights and helping them be the best they can be. Our mission is to support children and young people to live, work and stay in the mainstream of their communities.

Based in our Coatbridge office, you will oversee a team of ASN Support Practitioners and manage a significant caseload of children and young people.

This is a key leadership role, offering an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people, helping them to live full, meaningful and inclusive lives. We’re looking for someone who has the vision, passion and skills to drive our services forward and deliver high-quality support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of ASN Support Practitioners
• Prepare monthly staff rotas, ensuring optimal coverage that meets the needs of service users
• Oversee the delivery of services to children and young people with ASN
• Ensure all service user information (eg, support plans, reviews and outcomes) are accurately entered and regularly updated in our bespoke online system
• Maintain high standards of data integrity and confidentiality
• Build and maintain strong relationships with your team, colleagues, families, social care and all key stakeholders
• Ensure that services meet regulatory standards and continue to improve in quality
• Maintain an in-depth understanding of the Self-Directed Support Act and apply its principles
• Support the business strategy locally and promote the growth of KO-NEKT's services in North Lanarkshire

About You:

• Considerable experience in Social Care, ideally with a background in social work and/or in a senior position within ASN/ASD/Disability service.
• Proven experience with Care Inspectorate values and requirements
• Proven experience in managing teams and driving culture change
• Strong commitment to inclusion for children and young people with ASN
• SSSC Care at Home registered (or willingness to register)
• Excellent communication and partnership-building skills
• Proficient in the use of IT such as Microsoft Office and databases to support daily operations
• Ability to lead strategically at a local level, supporting service expansion
• Full driving license and access to your own vehicle for business use

This role is essential to achieving our mission. If you're a dedicated leader who is ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you!

Victim Support Scotland – Empowering People Affected by Crime

We put victims and witnesses at the heart of everything we do so they are heard, have improved health and well-being, feel safer, more secure, and informed and that we are an effective organisation, that makes a lasting difference.

Who We Are?

Victim Support Scotland provides support and information to people affected by crime and campaigns for victim and witness rights. Regardless of whether a crime has been reported, or when it happened, our services are free, confidential, and tailored to individuals’ needs.

Our vision is that people affected by crime – victims, witnesses, and their families – are treated with dignity and respect and are at the heart of the justice in Scotland. Our mission is to ensure that all those affected by crime receive high quality support that will help them to recover from their experiences. All our work is guided and underpinned by our six core principles of being engaging and compassionate; inclusive and accessible; person-centred; adaptive, flexible, and responsive; collaborative; and knowledgeable and skilled. Now is the time to join Victim Support Scotland, helping us work towards the ambitions of our 5-year plan: Empowering people affected by crime: VSS Strategy 2021-2026.

VSS is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all of our service users and has a thorough and rigorous recruitment and selection process including PVG scheme checks in place to ensure this commitment is met.

What is the role

We are looking for a Supporting Families Bereaved By Crime (SFBC) Manager, working 35 hours per week.

Monday to Friday between the hours of 9am - 5pm with some evenings & weekends.

Reporting to the Head of National Programmes, you will be responsible for leading, developing, and implementing the service delivery for your area. Responsible for day-to-day management of Victim Support Scotland’s national Supporting Families Bereaved by Crime Service to ensure the provision of a high quality, trauma-sensitive support service to families bereaved through homicide and culpable homicide. Responsible for implementing and managing ongoing effective delivery of Victim Support Scotland’s national service - Supporting Families Bereaved By Crime (SFBC) through a dedicated team of key support workers, support staff and volunteers.

You will be responsible for ensuring, with your area of responsibility, that VSS’s strategic objectives are being implemented and will have a key role in developing future strategies and business planning to ensure that the needs of victims and witnesses are being met.

You will have responsibility for the workforce planning in your area, including all staff and volunteers and ensure that they are supported, knowledgeable and capable to deliver services that meet service users needs.

Primary location: Glasgow

Salary: £40,290 - £53,184 + on call allowance.

What you’ll need to be successful

We are looking for a dynamic, driven, and motivated individual with a proven track record in experience of managing a multi-strand service in a fast paced and challenging environment. You must have a degree qualification or demonstrable equivalent experience, continuing professional development and the ability to plan and organise complex workloads with shifting deadlines in order to meet specific targets, ensuring quality output. Good verbal and written communications skills, along with the ability and confidence to develop effective internal and external relationships which deliver organisational goals. And willingness to be flexible in working hours and able to travel as required. In return you will receive, regular training, supervision and opportunities to expand your skills including learning about the criminal justice system.

Further details of this role are available in the job description - SFBC Service Manager - Victim Support Scotland

Please note - This post will be subject to a satisfactory PVG check and two satisfactory references.

To ensure you are in the best position to perform to your highest standards during our selection process, make sure you review the competencies outlined in the Job Description and have prepared examples of times you have successfully demonstrated these behaviours in the past.

What we offer?

When you work for Victim Support Scotland, your wellbeing is important to us. Not only do we offer a generous annual leave package of 39 days, but you will also have access to our free health cash plan which includes cover for you and your family across a range of benefits, which include, dental cover, access to a virtual GP, counselling, legal support and discounts on gym memberships, cinema tickets, retail and much more. In addition we offer a generous pension, enhanced maternity and paternity pay and access to a credit union. Supporting employee development is important to us and we offer comprehensive learning and development opportunities.

If you are looking for a role with a purpose, where you can really make a difference, then this may be the role for you.

COVEY (Community Volunteers Enabling You) is a lifeline for children, young people, and families across Lanarkshire. Since 1992, we have provided 1-1 and group-based befriending, mentoring, and family support services tailored to those who need it the most.

As Funding Manager, you will play a key role in securing the financial resources to sustain and expand our befriending, mentoring and family support services for children, young people, and families facing significant challenges. Your work will directly contribute to transforming lives, enabling children, young people and families to thrive, no matter the challenges they face.

Working closely with the Head of Income Generation, you will help develop ambitious proposals, manage grant and tender agreements, and ensure successful outcomes to continue transforming lives in Lanarkshire and beyond.

You will have proven success securing funding from grant-making bodies, statutory funders or corporate partnerships; strong research, writing, and communication skills; have the ability to manage complex information and present clear, compelling reports; and possess excellent organisational and administrative skills.

What we offer

We offer a rewarding role with the opportunity to develop your skills and future career in an enriching environment with the following benefits:

• 6% employer pension contribution
• flexible working (including flexi-time)
• access to learning and development opportunities
• one special leave day to celebrate your birthday
• annual staff and volunteer recognition awards
• quarterly staff wellbeing activities
• annual all staff outing/activity
• HSF Health plan for employees (and their spouse/partner and children) including dental and optical claim back, physio claim back, personal accident coverage, GP, mental health counselling, legal support, discounts for gym, cinema and shopping
• access to ScotWest Credit Union offering loans, mortgages and savings accounts

Could you be part of something different? We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to use their gifts, skills and experience to make a difference to the lives of the people in our parishes and communities.

We are looking for someone to support the Parish Minister and ministry team, providing ministry, worship and pastoral care in the parish; with a particular focus on pioneering new forms of worship or fresh expressions of church across the communities of the parish.

It is essential you have the right to work in the UK before applying to work with us. You will be asked to provide proof of your eligibility to work and remain in the UK if you are invited to attend for an interview.

With support and investment from Impact Funding Partners, we are recruiting for a Volunteer Coordinator to build on Westfield Park Community Centre’s (WPCC) volunteer engagement strategy with the local community. The post will be responsible for volunteer recruitment needed to support the development of a programme of activities and events and to meet the needs of the local community.

The position is 20 hours per week, with a degree of flexibility and incorporating occasional evening and weekend work. Salary at full time equivalent is £24,000 on a fixed term 1 year contract. WPCC offers 29 days Annual leave and will include 2 fixed public holidays. The organisation contributes equivalent to 6% of the post’s salary into the pension scheme.

The Volunteer Coordinator will contribute to the day-to-day management and smooth running of WPCC, ensuring that WPCC is a vibrant, welcoming and well managed facility that operates for the benefit of the local community and the residents of the Falkirk District area.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate relevant experience in recruiting, training and supporting volunteers and have a very good understanding of community development and challenges facing local communities. Relevant experience of the third sector would be beneficial.

Are you passionate about improving the lives of people living with dementia and their families? Do you have the leadership skills to drive an innovative project that integrates support, training, and community engagement? Meeting Centres Scotland is seeking an exceptional individual to manage the newly established Royal Victoria Dementia Meeting Centre and Training Hub.

About Dementia Meeting Centres

Meeting Centres are inclusive, supportive hubs designed to enhance the wellbeing and quality of life of people living with dementia and their care partners. Meeting Centres provide structured activities, social opportunities, and practical support, tailored to individual needs. They create a safe, understanding environment where people can connect, share experiences, and build resilience.

The Royal Victoria Dementia Meeting Centre, situated within the Royal Victoria Hospital, will offer a unique opportunity to provide person-centred care in a hospital setting, alleviating the stress of hospital stays for people living with dementia. This pioneering project will be run by Meeting Centres Scotland and will also serve as a training hub for future healthcare professionals, equipping them with the skills and compassion required for high-quality dementia care.

Why Join Us?

This role is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to:

• Lead an innovative project that integrates care, training, and community engagement.
• Empower a multidisciplinary team to deliver person-centred support.
• Shape the future of dementia care by mentoring the next generation of healthcare professionals.
• Make a tangible difference in the lives of people living with dementia and their families.

What We’re Looking For

At Meeting Centres Scotland, we embrace skills-based hiring. We’re interested in what you can bring to this role—not just traditional qualifications. If you possess the following skills, experiences, or qualities, we want to hear from you:

Key Skills

• Leadership: Proven ability to lead and inspire a team, fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Empathy: A deep understanding of the needs of people living with dementia and their families.
• Project Management: Experience in planning, coordinating, and delivering complex projects.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
• Innovation: A creative mindset to design and implement meaningful programmes and activities.
• Problem-Solving: Practical and proactive in overcoming challenges and identifying solutions.
• Collaboration: Skilled at building partnerships across health, education, and community sectors.

Preferred Experience

• Working in health and social care, community development, or a related field.
• Managing or developing community-based programmes.
• Mentoring or training others, particularly in an educational or healthcare setting.
• Budget management and resource allocation.

We value diverse backgrounds and welcome candidates with non-traditional career paths who can demonstrate their skills and potential.

What You’ll Do

As the Centre Manager, you will:

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the Royal Victoria Dementia Meeting Centre.
• Develop and deliver a programme of person-centred activities tailored to participants’ needs and preferences.
• Recruit, train, and supervise a team of staff and volunteers.
• Build and maintain partnerships with NHS Tayside, local universities, and community organisations.
• Oversee student training placements, fostering practical skills and understanding in future healthcare professionals.
• Monitor and evaluate the project’s progress, reporting impact to stakeholders and funders.
• Manage budgets and resources, ensuring the Centre’s sustainability.
• Champion inclusion, equality, and safeguarding at all times.

Why You’ll Love This Role

You’ll work with a supportive, passionate team committed to making a difference. We provide opportunities for professional development and the chance to lead a project that combines compassion, innovation, and tangible impact.

Fair Deal is a social care organisation based in Glasgow who is recruiting a Team Leader to work in the Glasgow area. We are passionate about providing the people we support with the opportunity to live as independently as possible with greater choice and control.

The Team Leader role will manage and develop highly individualised support services, providing positive leadership and line management to ensure the delivery of high quality support by staff in line with individual needs, agreed outcomes, aspirations and individual budgets. The role will maintain direct contact and involvement with the people we support and will involve the management of staff resources and budgets.

You will require the following Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum SVQ 3 in Social Services and Healthcare
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Social Care environment
• SSSC Registration
• Experience in supporting and developing relationships with clients and families
• Experience in liaising with social work departments and community organisations
• Line Management Experience in a Social Care Environment (desirable)
• A recognised management qualification (desirable)
• Excellent leadership and organisational skills with an ability to delegate effectively
• Excellent Microsoft knowledge
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to motivate both individuals and a team
• Commitment to the ethos and values of Fair Deal
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements affecting care organisations
• Willingness to occasionally work out with office hours to meet organisational needs
• Full Driving licence and access to own car for business purposes (desirable)

Duties:

• To oversee the day to day running of the designated services
• To manage, supervise and support onsite staff
• To lead on service provision and service development
• To manage learning and development of staff
• To maintain effective communication within the team and with all relevant stakeholders

You will be required to provide on call cover at evenings and weekends.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Glasgow: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• supervisory: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• SVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care (required)

In addition to a rewarding career, with competitive rates of pay and ongoing training, Fair Deal can offer a wide range of staff benefits including, competitive holiday entitlement, company sick pay scheme, workplace pension scheme, enhanced maternity/paternity benefits and flexible working.

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Sick pay