The Wood Foundation

Our mission at The Wood Foundation is centred on three core areas: developing young people, promoting economic growth, and supporting community development. We invest in initiatives that empower individuals, particularly young people, to reach their full potential and drive positive change within their communities.

In Scotland, we focus on improving education and enterprise, particularly in the Northeast, where we aim to uplift local communities through innovative projects and partnerships. Internationally, our work promotes sustainable development in agriculture, providing opportunities for growth in some of the world's most underserved regions.

What will you do as YPI Partnerships Manager?

As the YPI Partnerships Manager you will be responsible for cultivating and managing partnerships with stakeholders, charitable trusts, and foundations to secure funding for YPI Scotland’s initiatives. You will build and maintain relationships with these key stakeholders, including peer organizations, public bodies, and private sector partners, to enhance collaboration and support. Engaging in forums and working groups, you will contribute to the development of relevant education and social policies impacting young people in Scotland.

Additionally, you will make strong connections with charities and third sector networks while organizing high-profile events and webinars to promote the YPI program and its impact. Leading the planning and execution of our flagship annual YPI Scotland National Event, you will ensure it effectively displays program success and engages stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of funding partnerships to ensure the long-term growth, sustainability, and development of YPI Scotland nationally.
• Identify and nurture new funding relationships with like-minded corporates, charitable trusts, and foundations focused on YPI Scotland’s sustainability and growth.
• Establish and maintain professional and productive relationships with key stakeholders and strategic partners, including peer organizations and public, private, and third sector entities.
• Participate in working groups, forums, and partnerships to contribute to the development of relevant education, social, and public policy in Scotland.
• Identify opportunities for The Wood Foundation to raise the profile of programs and investment activities throughout Scotland.
• Continue to develop positive working relationships with charities, third sector interfaces, and national member networks.
• Deliver a program of third sector engagement events and webinars to enhance knowledge and understanding of the YPI program.
• Lead the coordination and delivery of the annual YPI Scotland National Event, ensuring best practices and program impact are effectively showcased within budget.
• Comply with all relevant health and safety requirements and adhere to Foundation policies and procedures.

What do we need from you?

We are seeking an enthusiastic and strategic individual with a proven track record in partnership management, events and fundraising. You should possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, enabling you to build and maintain productive relationships with diverse stakeholders. A deep understanding of the third sector and the ability to navigate the complexities of public and private partnerships are essential.

You should be proactive in identifying funding opportunities and innovative ways to engage with the community. Experience in event planning and a passion for empowering young people will be crucial as you coordinate impactful initiatives and events. Your commitment to the values of The Wood Foundation and YPI Scotland will be key in driving our mission forward.

Skills and Experience

• Third sector experience – either gained through working in a third sector organisation or delivering/supporting education programme(s) with a focus in a non-profit or social impact environment.
• Fundraising experience – including experience of creating and managing successful funding relationships with corporate and/or Trust and Foundation partners.
• Stakeholder management – Experience of building strong relationships with a range of external stakeholders to raise The Wood Foundations cause.
• Strong organizational skills – The ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines and take the initiative to complete tasks and make sure the needs of the organisation are met.
• Computer literate – Excellent ICT and communication skills, including accurate report writing.
• Presentation confidence – verbal presentation skills to a wide and diverse audience.
• Strong team player – Ability to work effectively as part of a small team including proven ability to successfully lead change, be adaptable, solution orientated and contribute effectively to the organisation strategy.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Communications Assistant to support the smooth running of Inspiring Scotland’s communication team. In this role you will provide support across a variety of projects and help deliver purposeful, creative, and engaging communications materials.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone with some experience that is looking to be built upon Support and training can be provided, as most importantly we are looking for someone who is proactive, enthusiastic and team minded. Someone able to listen to colleagues’ varying needs; contribute ideas and work collaboratively to create solutions. You should be comfortable at organising your own time and adapting to priorities. You will have an awareness of communication activity and an interest in being creative and using this skill to help make communications stand out.

In this role you will work alongside the Communications Manager and be line managed by the Senior Communications Officer who are responsible for managing a wide range of activity for Inspiring Scotland. Alongside this team you will be able to work with a wide range of colleagues across the organisation and across policy areas such as equality and human rights, outdoor play, mentoring for children and young people and youth employability.

Role is office-based however you will be able to agree a work pattern which can include working from home. The role will involve travel to attend meetings and occasional events.

Benefits:

• 9.25% employer pension contribution (salary sacrifice scheme available).

• Medicash Benefit

• Full private medical insurance with the option to include family members.

• 4 x salary Death in Service cover.

• 29 days annual leave plus 8 days public holidays

• Cycle to work scheme

Youth Scotland, Scotland’s national charity for the support and delivery of community-based youth work, would love you to come and join our busy communications team.

We are looking for a communications professional to deliver engaging digital communications in a varied and rewarding role. As a national charity supporting 11,300 youth workers and the 105,000 young people they work with, we need someone passionate about telling that story and how youth work makes an impact on young people’s lives.

If you have the skills and experience to make a difference, then we would love you to hear from you!

Youth Scotland is the national charity for supporting and delivering community-based youth work. We support over 2,200 youth groups across the country, providing youth work opportunities for over 105,000 young people. These young people are supported by over 11,300 youth workers and volunteers.

Role Details

• Full-time: 35 hours per week

• Salary Scale: £24,327 - £25,809 (salary points 22 – 24)

• Based in Edinburgh, with some hybrid working

• Permanent

Do you want to help a local charity support our local community. We are looking for new Trustee Board Members to join us. We’re looking for individuals who share our passion and values, who will support us to deliver our mission to empower and support citizens throughout Perth and Kinross in areas such as debt, benefits, employment, consumer rights, and to create a more equal and inclusive society.

The Board’s role is to provide overall governance for the Bureau, to set strategic direction, and to ensure that as an organisation we are providing the services required to support the community. We are looking for individuals who want to share their knowledge and experience, to work collaboratively with other trustees and our CEO to ensure Perth Citizens Advice Bureau continues to thrive in responding to the needs of our community.

If you don’t think you meet the ‘traditional’ profile of a charity trustee which may have put you off applying in the past then we want to hear from you! We want our board to reflect the communities we serve and would welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.

Our trustees are asked to attend a board meeting once every two months and to join at least one sub-committee; Finance, Governance or People. The time commitment is between four and six hours a month including meeting preparation.

Are you passionate about wildlife-inspired art and want to work in one of Scotland’s most renowned galleries? The Scottish Ornithologists’ Club (SOC) is seeking a dedicated and experienced Art Exhibitions Coordinator to manage our year-round programme of exhibitions at Waterston House, our headquarters and visitor centre in beautiful Aberlady.

Since opening in 2005, our gallery has built a stellar reputation for showcasing top wildlife art, attracting nearly 10,000 visitors annually. We’re looking for someone to build on this success by managing our exhibitions, handling art sales, promoting our artists, and ensuring the gallery continues to inspire and engage visitors.

About the Role:

As the Art Exhibitions Coordinator, you will:

- Curate and deliver a vibrant programme of exhibitions, from planning to execution.

- Work with artists, both established and emerging, to showcase their work.

- Manage the promotion of exhibitions across various platforms (press, social media, website, email newsletters).

- Coordinate art sales and liaise with artists to handle stock, payments, and our online art shop.

- Be a welcoming presence for visitors and support other team members in running the gallery and shop.

What We're Looking For:

Essential:

- Experience working in an art gallery, managing exhibitions.

- Strong organisational and communication skills to handle multiple tasks and timelines.

- A customer-focused mindset with great relationship-building skills.

- IT proficiency (Microsoft Office, including Excel) and the ability to work with a small team.

- A flexible, self-motivated team player who’s comfortable working some evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.

Desirable:

- A background in sales/marketing.

- Knowledge of wildlife or natural history art.

- Experience with online marketing (Mailchimp) and design software.

- An interest in birds or wildlife would be a bonus!

Why Join Us?

SOC is a charity dedicated to promoting the study and conservation of wild birds in Scotland. Our gallery plays a key role in sharing our passion for wildlife, and you'll be at the heart of it all. You’ll be part of a supportive, close-knit team, with the opportunity to showcase incredible artwork while also contributing to the broader goals of the organisation.

Job Overview: To ensure the smooth running of The Bike Station by leading on the administration, finances and some HR functions.

Responsibilities and Duties

Administration

• Purchasing supplies and equipment

• Account management (suppliers, utilities and contractors)

HR

Maintaining all personnel files and records including contracts, time cards, holidays, sick leave, team contact details etc.

Finance

• Bank reconciliations and payments

• Balance sheet reconciliations

• Support finance manager with P&L, Balance Sheet and Cashflow

• Variance analysis

• Chasing aged debtors

• Preparing sales invoices and maintaining sales and purchase ledgers

• Making online payments

• Online banking admin

• Supporting annual audit

• Create and maintain financial records using Xero software including posting manual journals

• Preparing payroll information

• Pensions administration

• Develop the use of cybertil to support more of our HR and finance functions.

• Creation of databases to support finance function including of suppliers, insurances, building rates, fleet maintenance to include renewal dates and payment schedules.

This is a part-time role based at the College in Queen Street, Edinburgh, with flexibility for a form of hybrid working to be agreed.

The Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh (RCPE) seeks applications from senior administrative professionals to co-ordinate the external adviser service on behalf of the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges and Faculties in Scotland.

Background

NHS Consultants are senior medical specialists. NHS Consultant recruitment in Scotland is governed by the National Health Service (Appointment of Consultants) (Scotland) Regulations 2009, which provide for a single external adviser on each consultant appointment panel.

External advisers are nominated by the Royal Colleges and Faculties that comprise the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges and Faculties in Scotland (Scottish Academy). The Scottish Academy is responsible for maintaining a list of trained external advisers and identifying an appropriate external adviser for each consultant appointment panel in Scotland, on request from the recruiting NHS health board. External advisers are drawn from a pool of Fellows and Members of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh and are working consultants in a range of specialties themselves.

The Academy of Medical Royal Colleges and Faculties in Scotland (Scottish Academy)

The Scottish Academy is a group of representatives from the Medical Royal Colleges and Faculties in Scotland. The Scottish Academy contributes to improvements in the health of the people of Scotland by the promotion and co-ordination of the work of the Medical Royal Colleges and Faculties, giving the medical profession a collective voice on clinical and professional issues. The main objectives of the Scottish Academy include:

- To ensure patient safety is maximised by maintaining and improving standards within the profession.

- To provide a co-ordinated voice from the specialties in relation to education, training, clinical standards and effectiveness and research and quality which are supported and promoted by all constituent members.

- To co-ordinate and exchange expertise across the Colleges and Faculties in all areas of training, medical education and revalidation.

- To support improved medical workforce planning in Scotland to recruit and retain the highest quality doctors.

The Role

The Academy External Adviser Senior Co-ordinator is employed by the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh (RCPE) on behalf of the Scottish Academy. The main function of the role is to ensure that an appropriate external adviser is identified for each consultant recruitment panel in Scotland, within a specified time period.

The Academy External Adviser Senior Co-ordinator has an important ambassadorial function to play on behalf of the Scottish Academy and is the first point of contact and support for external advisers and health boards in relation to the service provided. There is a strong emphasis on remote communication with external advisers and NHS staff, requiring excellent general IT and remote communication skills. The role requires diplomacy and tact, to handle sensitive information and situations.

An MS Access database is used to hold the list of external advisers and record information about each appointment panel request.

The Scottish Government require a comprehensive annual report for the project and regular updates are compiled for meetings of the Scottish Academy. In addition to the requisite writing skills, the reporting component of the role requires an understanding of MS Access, particularly in relation to queries in order to extract data.

The Person:

The post-holder will require the following:

• Excellent organisational skills.

• The ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively when several appointment panels are convened simultaneously.

• Analytical skills to summarise quality assurance output and competency in trend data analysis.

• Ability to handle highly confidential material with tact and sensitivity, particularly when dealing with complaints and problems arising relating to local implementation of recruitment guidelines.

• Ability to deal with complex enquiries.

• A flexible and inclusive approach and be a strong team player.

• The ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues in the College, external stakeholders and organisations.

• Ability to use initiative, exert judgement and work independently with minimal recourse to advice or assistance.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Advanced keyboard skills including Word, Excel, Access and Outlook with some experience of database design.

Please refer to the Job Description for the role and person full details.

Remuneration Package

The salary for this role will be £36,187 per annum pro rata plus benefits. Additional benefits include:

• Pension: with employer contributions of 9%.

• Holidays: 23 days annual leave (with incremental increase over five years to 28 days) and 11 days public holiday/College close downs.

• Life assurance scheme.

• Long-term income protection scheme for those unable to work due to illness.

• Cycle to Work scheme.

• Discounted rates for use of the venue for personal events.

Vine Trust is looking for an experienced and results-driven Fundraising and Outreach Manager with excellent communication skills to join our Edinburgh-based team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in securing funds through grants, corporate sponsorships and events, as well as building strong relationships with donors and stakeholders. They should be organised and strategic, as well as passionate about our mission, values and principles.

About Vine Trust

Vine Trust is an international development charity that collaborates through partnership projects to bring about impactful and sustainable change for families and communities in Peru and Tanzania. A fundamental element of Vine Trust’s working model is connecting volunteers to these long-term partnerships, providing significant reciprocal learning and training opportunities, and advancing the programme’s targeted outcomes.

Since its establishment in 1985, Vine Trust’s activities have grown considerably, responding to needs shared by its partners in Peru and Tanzania. Some key achievements include:

• Delivery of three medical ships to the Amazon Hope Medical Programme in Peru, providing over 2 million medical consultations.
• Introduction of the first ever medical ship on Tanzanian Lake Victoria, delivering over 400,000 medical consultations and becoming the largest healthcare provider to islands in the Kagera region.
• Participation of over 4,200 volunteers in medical, school, or adult team expeditions to Peru and Tanzania.
• Construction of 149 small homes for vulnerable families in the Kilimanjaro region of Tanzania.
• Building four large homes for orphaned children in the Kilimanjaro region of Tanzania.
• Construction of eight homes for street children in Peru.

Central to the success of Vine Trust’s work has been its focus on collaboration and partnership. Vine Trust connects governmental, corporate, academic, and other NGOs from various countries to these projects.

About the Role

The role will primarily be responsible for developing and implementing effective fundraising strategies, for crafting grant applications and for marketing the work of the Vine Trust to volunteers, supporters and stakeholders.

As the Fundraising and Outreach Manager at Vine Trust, you will develop and implement a comprehensive marketing and fundraising strategy to support Vine Trust’s programmes achieving agreed targets and outcomes, consistent with the Vine Trust principles and ethos. You will also act as deputy to Chief Executive in their absence.

Key objectives include:

• Identify and cultivate relationships with potential donors, corporate sponsors, trusts, and foundations.
• Prepare compelling grant applications and manage fundraising campaigns.
• Organise and manage fundraising events, both virtual and in-person, to increase awareness and generate funds.
• Create and execute marketing campaigns to promote volunteer opportunities, utilising digital marketing, social media, email campaigns, and traditional media.
• Collaborate with colleagues, overseas partners and other linked organisations to develop and maintain engaging content for the Trust’s Connections magazine, website and social media platforms.
• Ensure quality control of all fundraising and marketing materials, consistent with the principles and ethos of the Trust.
• Monitor and analyse fundraising and marketing data to assess the effectiveness of campaigns and identify areas for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with relevant fundraising regulations and best practices to maintain the Trust’s reputation and integrity.

Role Requirements

Essential:

• Vine Trust firmly upholds the principle that the manner in which we operate is just as important as the outcomes we achieve. The successful candidate for the position will be fully supportive of Vine Trust’s ethos and principles of how it operates as an organisation. (Vine Trust’s principles can be found outlined on our website).
• Proven experience in successful fundraising, grant writing, and marketing through digital and traditional channels.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with Vine Trust diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team.
• Knowledge and experience of using MS Office.
• Educated to graduate level or relevant experience in a similar field.

Desirable:

• At least 2 years of experience in a related field.
• Experience in the voluntary or international development sector.
• Experience working in cross-cultural projects/activities.
• Experience of working and/or volunteering outside the UK.

Other Requirements:

• Eligibility to work/reside in the UK.
• Full driving licence and access to a car.
• PVG check will be required.

Vine Trust is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. If you're ready to make a lasting impact, foster sustainable change, and promote ethical global citizenship, we invite you to apply for the Fundraising and Outreach Manager position at Vine Trust. Be part of our dedicated team and help us continue connecting people to change lives.

Blue Triangle is a social care organisation that empowers people to thrive, by delivering solutions in connected communities which focus on the needs of each individual. We are looking for enthusiastic people who share our values (Kind, Passionate and Creative) to join our services accommodating and supporting people experiencing homelessness and empowering them to thrive.

Blue Triangle recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

What we offer:

Aside from offering a supportive and friendly environment where our people are valued and appreciated, we’ll see that your hard work and drive to succeed is rewarded.

• Competitive Salary and Pension Options
• Long service awards
• Access to our benefits platform with high street voucher and tech discounts and cycle to work scheme to name a few!
• Inhouse training programmes
• Significant Gym discounts
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• 24/7 access to employee assistance programme, including counselling
• A wide range of family friendly policies
• Life Assurance cover of 3 times your salary
• Credit Union
• £200 refer a friend scheme

And many more!

About the Role:

Working alongside the Engagement & Growth Manager, the Bid Lead will deliver Blue Triangle’s new Development Strategy as we evolve and change our service models in alignment to the needs of people, communities, and commissioners.

Bid Lead Role Profile

About You:

• You have excellent literacy skills, a keen eye for detail, can bring a story to life and translate information from various formats into tenders, bids, project documentation and reports.
• You thrive in a diverse role, where no day will be the same, and can manage multiple projects and bids simultaneously, juggling conflicting priorities.
• Through a positive and proactive attitude, you build internal relationships for the greater good of your project and Blue Triangle’s services.
• A natural and confident communicator and facilitator, you engage your project teams with a balance of credibility and charisma.
• With strong project management skills, you’re able to take a concept and develop a project delivery plan, identifying key milestones and see projects through to business as usual with experience of risk mitigation and troubleshooting issues as they arise.

We care about one another whilst taking pride in the service we offer. You will be working in a company with a strong identity and with the guidance and support of experienced Senior Managers you will be able to develop in your career.

This COSS Adviser post, covering the central belt of Scotland will provide a range of services for communities from one-to-one advice at every stage of the asset transfer/acquisition process, access to Expert Help, networking and training opportunities. Support will also be provided to public bodies including information and feedback on asset transfer processes, facilitating cross departmental meetings and providing ongoing CPD workshops on community ownership.