Edinburgh University Students' Association is looking to recruit a Student Opportunities Administrator - Maternity Cover to join our Student Opportunities team.

Edinburgh University Students’ Association is an award-winning organisation, which exists to provide diverse services, representation, and welfare support to the community of over 49,500 students at the University of Edinburgh. By providing opportunities, helping to create change and offering support, we're here to help students get the most out of their time in Edinburgh. We have five venues around the University of Edinburgh campus – Teviot, King’s Buildings House, Potterrow, the Pleasance and Edinburgh College of Art’s Wee Red Bar – which house our offices, cafés, bars, clubs, spaces for students to meet, study and socialise. These spaces transform into some of the most well loved Edinburgh Festival Fringe venues throughout the month of August each year.

We are a registered charity and all of the income we generate from our commercial activity goes back in to supporting our members. We’re also an organisation with a strategic commitment to support and empower all our staff, and have some exciting plans for the future. Plus, over 90% of our staff would recommend the Students' Association as a place to work. There's never been a better time to apply and join our organisation.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. Edinburgh University Students’ Association is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

We are looking for a talented Administrator to join our friendly team working at the heart of the Students' Association. If you love a varied job and thrive in a busy and dynamic, fast-paced environment this could be for you. This role sits at the heart of the busy Student Opportunities department, enabling the efficient and effective running of both our day-to-day activity and key projects, including support for over 400 student-led groups, as well as our community volunteering service and programme of Global activities. The successful candidate will ensure that our administrative and financial processes are not just being delivered effectively, but constantly enhanced, to ensure the best possible experience for our student members and colleagues.

Plus a generous benefits package:

• 35 days per year holiday entitlement
• Company pension with 14.5% employer contribution
• Enhanced company sick pay, leave and loan policies
• Hybrid working - up to 40% working from home per week
• A comprehensive package of support via our Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to money saving discounts from hundreds of retailers via our Pluxee Discounts Hub
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounts on food and drink across our venues

The Role:

The Student Opportunities Administrator sits at the centre of the busy Student Opportunities department, enabling the efficient and effective running of both our day-to-day activity and key projects, including support for over 400 student-led groups, as well as our community volunteering service and programme of Global activities.

The successful candidate will ensure that our administrative and financial processes are not just being delivered effectively, but constantly enhanced, to ensure the best possible experience for our student members and colleagues.

As part of a large but tight-knit team, the Administrator will also have opportunities to get involved in the work of the wider team, including communication with our members and key University stakeholders, the planning and execution of in-person and online events, and the delivery of training.

The Person:

We’re looking for an experienced and confident administrator, to join our tight-knit team, committed to empowering students to make the most of their time at the University through extracurricular opportunities.

If you can not only deliver key administrative and financial processes with speed and accuracy, but also continually enhance those processes for the benefit of our members, while responding with warmth and professionalism to a range of in-person and online enquiries, then this could be the role for you.

You’ll need to be unphased by a big spreadsheet or a busy inbox, and able to take the initiative when faced with tricky situations, but you’ll always have the support of colleagues within the team and beyond.

Every day, people across Scotland are adjusting to life following a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition, after experiencing a stroke or dealing with Long Covid. At Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS), Scotland's leading health charity, we're working to ensure there is No Life Half Lived, and you could play a vital role in making that happen.

We provide a range of services, notably through our Community Healthcare Support Service, which delivers supported self-management and recovery services across Scotland.

By joining CHSS as Data Governance Lead, you’ll have a real opportunity to help people move beyond simply surviving, towards managing their health, regaining confidence and independence and connecting with their communities.

About the Role

As our Data Governance Lead, you’ll play a key role in helping CHSS manage and use data responsibly, ensuring the people we support, volunteers and colleagues can trust us with their information.

Working across the organisation, you’ll lead the day-to-day delivery of our data governance and data protection activities, including UK GDPR compliance, DPIAs, data sharing, consent, information assets, data quality and AI governance. You’ll also act as the main internal contact for our external Data Protection Officer and provide clear, practical advice to colleagues on data protection and governance matters.

This is a great opportunity for someone with strong data protection or information governance experience who enjoys turning complex requirements into practical solutions. You’ll help embed good governance into projects and systems from the start, support colleagues to use data safely and confidently, and help CHSS continue to improve how we manage and protect information across the organisation.

Why Join CHSS?

At CHSS, you'll be joining a charity where your work has a genuine impact on people's lives across Scotland.

Our colleagues describe working at CHSS as rewarding, fulfilling, impactful, friendly and inclusive, reflecting both the purpose of our work and the supportive culture we continue to build together.

We value people with different experiences, skills and perspectives. Our colleagues join us at many stages of their careers, from those taking their first steps into employment, to professionals seeking a new challenge, people changing sectors, and those looking to use their experience in a purpose-driven organisation. What unites us is a shared commitment to improving the lives of people across Scotland.

What We Can Offer You

Working at CHSS means being part of a passionate organisation that makes a real difference every day. We offer:

- A rewarding, positive and supportive work environment

- Company pension scheme

- Generous annual leave entitlement

- Company sick pay scheme

- Employee wellbeing support

- Life assurance

For full range of our benefits, please see the Benefit Summary document attached to our advert.

Flexible Working

CHSS also supports flexible recruitment through Working Families and we are “Happy to Talk Flexible Working”. While we encourage flexibility wherever possible, please note that our Retail Shop roles operate within set business hours of 10:00 am to 5:00 pm to meet the needs of the business.

Safeguarding and Equality

In line with our commitment to safeguarding, this role is subject to a Basic Disclosure check.

CHSS is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and to creating an environment free from unlawful discrimination. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and aim to ensure that no applicant, volunteer or colleague is treated unfairly because of their background or circumstances.

Team: Delivery/SCNI

As the Engagement Officer, you will help people and communities choose walking, wheeling and cycling for everyday journeys. You will plan and deliver projects, events and activities that encourage active travel and bring people together. You will build positive relationships with community groups, partners and stakeholders, helping them to get involved and make a difference locally.

You will manage project plans, budgets and records, making sure activities are organised and delivered effectively, whilst supporting community engagement initiatives. You will also work closely with volunteers, supporting their involvement in projects and occasionally helping with volunteer recruitment. Through this work, you will contribute to the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust's wider goals of creating healthier, safer and more accessible communities.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Planning and deliver activities and events that encourage people to walk, wheel and cycle more often, working with schools, community groups and partner organisations.
• Support the delivery of behaviour change and engagement projects, working with your line manager to plan activities, organise tasks and maintain project records and documentation.
• Apply equality, diversity and inclusion principles in all aspects of your work, helping to ensure activities are welcoming, accessible and inclusive for everyone.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, partners and volunteers, raising awareness of the benefits of active travel and encouraging people to get involved.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys engaging with communities, inspiring positive behaviour change, organising events and activities, and working with partners to help more people choose walking, wheeling and cycling for everyday journeys.

About you

We’re looking for someone who has experience and understanding in the areas listed below. You don’t need to meet every requirement — if you feel you’d be a good fit, we encourage you to apply.

• Experience engaging with children, young people and schools, building positive relationships and encouraging participation in activities and events.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and write reports for a range of audiences.
• Experience working collaboratively as part of a team and developing effective relationships with colleagues, partners, volunteers and stakeholders.
• Ability to organise and manage your own workload, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines while working across multiple projects.
• The ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk.

Living our values

At the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, we’re a values‑driven organisation. We’re looking for people who are:

Always Learning– curious, open‑minded and committed to continuous improvement.

Championing Equity– inclusive, respectful and focused on ensuring everyone has a voice and fair opportunity to succeed.

Taking Ownership– proactive, responsible and empowered to make things better.

Delivering Together – collaborative, transparent and motivated by shared success.

Through our values we make it possible for more people to walk, wheel and cycle safely, healthily and joyfully.

What we offer

Wellbeing

• 28 days leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working.
• Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro rata for part-time staff).
• Staff volunteer days.
• 24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service.
• We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes.

Financial

• Up to two extra days of paid leave (pro rata for part‑time colleagues) when travelling sustainably for holidays
• Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Walk Wheel Cycle Trust.
• Bike, computer and season ticket loans.
• Discount benefits.
• London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London).
• Death in service benefit – 3 times annual salary.
• Family-friendly
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Flexible Working practices (full-time hours are 35 per week, Monday - Friday).

Clyde Cycle Park is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation developing a multi-use sport and leisure facility that supports community participation, competition and commuter cycling. The Park aims to improve health and wellbeing, increase access to cycling and outdoor activity, and create a welcoming space for local residents, schools, clubs, families and visitors. The organisation works with a range of partners and is governed by a Board of Trustees drawn from partner organisations and other relevant backgrounds.

Thanks to funding from sportscotland through their Club Support Programme, this post has been developed in partnership with Scottish Cycling, which is the National Governing Body for cycle sport in Scotland. It is the largest cycling membership organisation in Scotland, representing the aspirations of our community, and is the voice of our sport

Job Purpose

The Development & Facilities Manager post is for one year in the first instance, renewable for two further years depending on performance and funding. This new role is a key appointment to drive the development and management of Clyde Cycle Park (CCP). The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the growth, development, and sustainability of CCP as part of a wider Scottish Cycling strategy to increase participation, promote inclusive cycling opportunities in a safe environment, and strengthen community engagement. The post will require initiative, enthusiasm, flexibility and strong inter-personal skills.

The post involves working with young people and vulnerable groups. Clyde Cycle Park will undertake checks with Disclosure Scotland.

Help us build stronger connections across Scotland

We're looking for an experienced CRM & Audience Manager to join St Andrew's First Aid at an exciting time in our development.

As we grow our ambitions for Scotland, we want to build stronger, more meaningful relationships with the people and organisations we work with. From workplace training customers and volunteers to supporters and partners, understanding our audiences and how we engage with them will be central to our success.

This is an opportunity to shape our CRM capability from the ground up, introducing smarter systems, better audience insight and more personalised communications that make a real difference.

The opportunity

Working as part of our Marketing and Communications team, you'll lead the development of our CRM and audience strategy, helping us make better use of data, technology and automation.

You'll:

• Lead the development and implementation of our CRM and audience strategy
• Build meaningful audience segments and automated communications journeys
• Improve how we attract, engage and retain customers, volunteers and supporters
• Work with colleagues across the charity to improve data quality, processes and CRM capability
• Turn audience data into actionable insight that improves performance
• Help create a more joined-up, personalised experience across our audiences

Who we're looking for

You'll bring strong experience in CRM, lifecycle marketing or audience management, with a track record of turning data and insight into better engagement and measurable results.

You'll be confident working with CRM and marketing automation platforms, developing audience journeys and collaborating with colleagues across different teams.

Most importantly, you'll be someone who enjoys building and improving things, combining strategic thinking with a practical, hands-on approach.

Why join us?

St Andrew's First Aid has been supporting people and communities across Scotland for more than 140 years.

We're building on that heritage with ambitious plans to grow our reach, strengthen our training offer and help more people gain the skills and confidence to be ready when it matters.

You'll join a growing team, with the opportunity to shape a key part of our future and see the difference your work makes.

Ready to make your mark? We'd love to hear from you.

This role is based out of our Glasgow Head Office with hybrid working arrangements and some national travel.

Scotland’s leading nature conservation charity is looking to co-opt a Trustee with knowledge and experience of nature conservation, land management practices and an understanding of relevant policy. This role includes being part of the Conservation Committee, a sub-committee which reports into our main Board of Trustees (“Council”) and provides vital oversight of conservation at the Trust.

For over 60 years, the Scottish Wildlife Trust has worked with its members, partners and supporters in pursuit of its vision of healthy, resilient ecosystems across Scotland’s land and seas. The Trust successfully champions the cause of wildlife through policy and campaigning work, demonstrates best practice through practical conservation and innovative partnerships, and inspires people to take positive action through its education and engagement activities. The Trust manages a network of over 100 wildlife reserves across Scotland and is a member of the UK-wide Wildlife Trusts movement.

Nature conservation has never been more important, and this is an exceptional opportunity to join a vibrant and committed Board of Trustees, which provides the governance function for the charity. Most members of Council are directly elected by the membership, but this will be a co-opted position.

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience and knowledge of nature conservation and land management practices; additionally, experience focused on the third/charitable sector would be desirable
• An understanding of nature conservation policy relating to Scotland
• Ability to think strategically and differentiate between strategy and operations
• Ability to constructively challenge fellow Trustees and senior management
• A strong personal commitment to environmental issues and the Trust’s mission and values The post is without remuneration, but reasonable out-of-pocket expenses may be reclaimed

If you would like to play a role in achieving the Trust’s vision of a network of healthy, resilient ecosystems across Scotland’s land and seas, we would love to hear from you.

For further details, please refer to the Application Information Pack on the Scottish Wildlife Trust's website.

If you would like more information please contact recruitment@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk.

We are seeking a person with extensive knowledge and understanding of Anti-Racism and Intersectional EDI to support the further development of the Scottish Environmental EDI Network (SEEN) which is part of our Race Equality Environmental Programme (REEP). SEEN is a wide membership of environmental sector organisations that are committed to developing improved anti-racism and intersectional equality policies and good practices within their organisations. You will therefore need experience in developing anti-racism and intersectional good practice guidance and toolkits such as race / equality policy templates and good practice briefing materials for shared learning.

It would also be highly desirable (though not essential) if your knowledge of anti-racism and intersectional equalities has been developed through experience in delivering race / equalities training and providing consultancy support to organisations.

You will also be responsible for promoting membership to the SEEN, developing SEEN newsletters and developing / updating anti-racism good practice materials on the REEP good practice hub, and so you will require good digital skills, ability to develop newsletters, and working knowledge of uploading materials onto websites / hubs.

If you have a strong passion for anti-racism, intersectional equalities and the environment then this post will an ideal opportunity to help influence and progress race and intersectional equalities within the environmental sector.

Carers of East Lothian is a values driven local charity making a real impact in the community supporting adults who care for family and friends. We have an excellent reputation, gaining recognition through the Carers Trust ‘Excellence for Carers’ Award and have secured the contract to deliver adult carer services across East Lothian for an initial two-year period and a total period of up to six years, to 2031. We are a Carer Positive Exemplary employer, Disability Confident Committed and a Living Wage employer. We are currently recruiting for the following opportunity:

Key Responsibilities:

• Re-establish, champion and promote Respitality as a valued part of Carers of East Lothian’s short breaks offer.

• Build relationships with local hospitality, tourism and leisure businesses, approaching at least one new business each month to secure donated breaks.

• Work with carers to understand their circumstances, preferences and support needs; match them with suitable local or national breaks and assist with bookings, donor communication and referrals where required.

• Develop partnership working with East Lothian Young Carer Service and colleagues to extend appropriate opportunities to young carers and families and, where helpful, combine breaks with other grants.

• Maintain accurate records of enquiries, donations, matches, outcomes, feedback and impact, and provide regular statistics and progress updates for funders and stakeholders.

• Ensure delivery complies with GDPR, confidentiality, safeguarding procedures and organisational policies.

• Contribute to the Respitality Delivery Network, maintain contact with Shared Care Scotland, and support related carer-friendly initiatives including Carer ID Card, Carer Positive and Think Carer training.

• Undertake other reasonable operational duties consistent with the purpose and level of the post.

Flexible working arrangements and 6% matched pension.

If this sounds like the kind of meaningful, varied and enjoyable role you are looking for, please apply and tell us how your skills, experience and enthusiasm would help us develop Respitality for carers in East Lothian.

The Canmore Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Project Lead to establish and grow a new Canmore Trust service. The service is a pioneering initiative providing confidential support and wellbeing services.

Working closely with our Management Team, and a multidisciplinary advisory board, you will support the development and delivery of this exciting service from the ground up. You will build partnerships, recruit and support volunteers, and develop safe and effective support pathways.

This is a unique opportunity to shape a service that will reduce isolation, encourage early help-seeking, challenge stigma and improve the mental health and wellbeing of dental professionals across the United Kingdom.

Who we're looking for

You'll be passionate about improving lives, committed to reducing stigma, and motivated by the opportunity to create meaningful, lasting change. As an experienced relationship-builder and service lead, you'll bring energy, initiative and compassion to everything you do. With the ability to turn ideas into practical solutions you'll make a genuine difference. You'll be comfortable working collaboratively with colleagues, volunteers, and partners, while also being confident to take ownership and drive projects forward.

Above all, you'll embody the values of The Canmore Trust. Treating everyone with kindness, dignity, and respect, demonstrating integrity in your work, and believing in the power of connection, hope, and early support to transform lives.

About Refugee Sanctuary Scotland

Refugee Sanctuary Scotland works to prevent and alleviate destitution and homelessness among people seeking asylum and refugees in Scotland. We provide safe accommodation, practical and financial assistance, access to legal support, advocacy, wellbeing activities and opportunities for people to build greater stability and independence.

Our accommodation programme supports people who have become destitute, including people who have received a negative decision on their asylum claim and have No Recourse to Public Funds.

RSS is now expanding its accommodation work beyond Glasgow and Edinburgh into Aberdeen, where we intend initially to accommodate four people across two two-bedroom flats.

Purpose of the Role

The Ending Destitution Coordinator (EDC) will have day-to-day responsibility for supporting individuals accommodated by RSS in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen.

The postholder will provide practical, person-centred support, helping residents maintain stable accommodation, access appropriate legal and other specialist services, attend important appointments and work towards positive and sustainable move-on outcomes.

A key element of the role will be supporting the establishment and ongoing delivery of RSS's new accommodation provision in Aberdeen.

Key Responsibilities

Resident Support and Casework

• Act as the principal RSS contact for individuals living in our accommodation.

• Build professional, respectful and trusting relationships with residents, ensuring that dignity, choice and independence remain central to our support.

• Develop and regularly review individual support and move-on plans with each resident.

• Maintain regular contact with residents and undertake scheduled accommodation visits.

• Identify practical, financial, health, wellbeing, safeguarding and other support needs and make appropriate referrals.

• Support residents to understand correspondence and access appointments and services where appropriate.

• Maintain accurate, confidential and up-to-date case records.

• Encourage residents to develop independence and prepare for sustainable move-on from RSS accommodation.

Immigration and Legal Support

• Work closely with residents and their legal representatives to ensure they have access to appropriate immigration and asylum advice.

• Support residents to engage effectively with solicitors and other specialist agencies.

• Help residents gather information and documentation required by their legal representatives where appropriate.

• Monitor progress and significant developments in residents' cases and ensure that changes affecting their accommodation or support needs are communicated appropriately.

• Recognise the boundaries of the role and refer all matters requiring immigration or legal advice to appropriately qualified professionals.

Accommodation

• Oversee the day-to-day wellbeing of residents within RSS accommodation in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen.

• Conduct regular property visits and identify maintenance, safety or welfare concerns.

• Support residents to understand their responsibilities while living in RSS accommodation.

• Liaise with the Operations Manager and other colleagues regarding repairs, utilities, furnishings and other property-related matters.

• Help ensure accommodation remains safe, welcoming and appropriate for residents.

• Respond appropriately to accommodation-related concerns, disputes or incidents and escalate serious matters to the CEO.

Aberdeen Expansion

The EDC will play a central role in establishing RSS's new accommodation provision in Aberdeen and will support four residents accommodated across two two-bedroom RSS flats in Aberdeen.

A driver with their own vehicle is desirable.

For more information, please download the Person Specification below.