About the organisation
Future Economy Scotland is a non-partisan think tank that aims to create a new economy that is democratic, sustainable and just. We believe that Scotland cannot overcome the intertwined challenges it faces by making minor tweaks to the status quo, or by simply ameliorating the worst excesses of a broken model. Instead, we must embrace bold new ideas to transform the economy. Our mission is to develop transformative policies that aim to decarbonise, democratise and decommodify Scotland’s economy. Future Economy Scotland has organisational values that underpin our work. These values are:
We are an accredited Living Wage employer, and have been accredited as a Gold Standard 4 day week employer by the 4 Day Week campaign. Future Economy Scotland is not aligned to any political party and does not have a stance on Scotland’s constitutional future.
Role summary
Future Economy is looking for an experienced Advocacy and Engagement Lead to build strong working relationships across political parties in Scotland, shaping policy in Scotland and achieving political change. This role will also involve creating, maintaining and building strong relationships with MSPs and other policymakers, as well as key stakeholders in civil society, campaign groups and trade unions. The role is an opportunity to join a small, dynamic and purpose-driven team focused on driving progressive change across Scotland. The role involves working closely with the Co-Directors in a fast paced environment to support the delivery of a democratic, sustainable and just future. This role is Scotland-based with regular meetings in Edinburgh. Candidates have to live or be willing to relocate within a reasonable commuting distance to Edinburgh.
To note, this job is not a campaign role and does not involve movement or coalition building. Instead, the aim of the role is to ensure that Future Economy Scotland’s work successfully shapes the policy and political agenda in Scotland, and is informed by and useful to wider climate and economic movements and campaigns.
Location: Within reasonable commuting distance from Edinburgh due to regular meetings at Parliament and with other associated stakeholders. Please note, employees currently work from home, but should you prefer to work from an office, we are open to resourcing a co-working space, budget permitting
We are looking for a passionate and proactive Young People Outreach Worker to engage with disabled young people and their families, gathering insights to inform the future design of our services. You will lead engagement activities, build meaningful relationships, and create inclusive spaces for young people to share their experiences and shape services that meet their needs.
Key Responsibilities:
About You:
You’ll bring experience in engaging with disabled and/or young people, strong interpersonal skills, and a commitment to inclusion and empowerment. You will have:
Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference, working directly with young disabled people to inform and shape future services. Glasgow Centre for Inclusive Living (GCIL) is a disabled people led organisation. Delivering a range of high-quality services, we empower and equip disabled people with the information, skills and support necessary to control their own lives and participate in society as equal citizens.
The Management Assistant at ROSSWA will play a vital role in supporting the daily operations of the charity by assisting the Operations Manager with a wide range of administrative tasks. This position involves contributing to smooth and efficient reporting, record-keeping, and planning processes essential to the charity's day-to-day functioning. The postholder will assist in managing schedules, coordinating tasks, and maintaining accurate records that align with the charity’s mission and goals. This role offers a supportive environment for individuals seeking to develop their skills in administration and operations, making it an ideal opportunity for a working mum or someone looking for a trainee position.
To request an informal call to further discuss this role, please text 07738 259 399 to arrange a mutually suitable time.
Please note only female applicants need apply under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010 and Section 7(2) e of the Sex Discrimination Act 197.
Lanarkshire Rape Crisis Centre (LRCC), established in 2004, is an independent charity with the objective of relieving the distress and improving the welfare of women and girls who, at any time in their lives, have been subjected to any form of sexual violence. LRCC works collaboratively with 17 Rape Crisis Centres across Scotland who also adhere to National Service Standards.
The National Lottery Community Fund, Improving Lives- Young Persons Project 2025-2027:Lanarkshire Rape Crisis Centre (LRCC) has been awarded funding for a 3-year period for a Young Survivors Project. The funding will provide a dedicated Young Survivors Support Service and lead to the creation of a Young People Reference Group. The Support Service will offer a range of individual and peer support options to aid in the recovery from any form of sexual violence or abuse. The Reference Group will be a space for young people to come together in solidarity, have their voices championed and amplified and be a key part of the prevention landscape tackling gender-based violence. The funding means we are recruiting 2 new staff to lead on the development and delivery of the project and work collaboratively within our existing staff teams to deliver the project outcomes.
Purpose of Post:The overall aim of this post is to support young people to establish a reference group and other group activity to: amplify young survivors voices, offer peer support and connection, engage in consultations, lead on awareness raising campaigns and influence the work of LRCC and the Violence Against Women partner agencies in Lanarkshire. The post will also play a key role in the facilitation of programmes with young people around recovery from sexual violence, what healthy sexual relationships look like (using nationally approved prevention materials), and to support schools, colleges, universities and communities in implementing holistic and strategic approaches to addressing gender-based violence.
Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Join our Real Jobs team at The Action Group, part of the All in Edinburgh Supported Employment Consortium, where you’ll support individuals with disabilities and long-term health conditions to find, secure, sustain and thrive in meaningful employment.
Requirements
The Action Group seeks a highly organised, empathic professional with a passion for supporting and empowering people. You will work as part of the Real Jobs team helping adults with support needs to find and sustain paid employment. We support people with disabilities and long-term health conditions to find, maintain, sustain and progress in the job they choose, by providing person-centred 1:1 support following the five-stage supported employability pipeline model.
Real Jobs at The Action Group is one of four partners who make up the AiE consortium, providing supported employment across Edinburgh.
Useful skills for this Role:
These are not required, but would be an advantage to any applicants.
We are looking for a highly motivated Autism Co-ordinator to join our Transition Services team, focussed on delivery and development of our Enterprise project.
Despite their desire to work, recent statistics tell us that nationally only 3 in 10 autistic people are in employment (The Buckland Review of Autism Employment, UK Government, 2024), and through our Transition Services at Perth Autism Support, we aim to change that narrative locally through both our Enterprise project, supporting autistic teens aged 14-16 years and our Employability project, from the age of 16-24 years.
As part of our wider Transition Services, you will be central to the successful delivery of a high-quality young person focussed service provide a fun, meaningful programme of Enterprise projects, to develop early employability skills:
- Increased confidence
- Teamworking
- Skills development – customer service, budgeting, planning etc.
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The role of Autism Co-ordinator is to lead the planning, preparation and delivery of our Enterprise programmes, using local networks and connections to look for development opportunities to continue to develop the service, whilst supporting our wider Employability work.
You will be an ambassador for Perth Autism Support, building relationships across the community to further our vision to support autistic children and young people to reach their full potential.
About Us
Perth Autism Support was founded in 2011 to address the gaps in support for autistic children, young people and their families across Perth & Kinross.
In 2024, we have over 1200 families registered for services and support children, young people and families through the following service areas:
- Children’s Services
- Transitions Services (encompassing three project areas – Engage, Enterprise and Employability)
- Family and Education Services (including our Early Years project and Autistic Adults Peer Support)
We are governed by a Board of Trustees (7) and we have a staff team of 32.
We are based in our centre in Perth City but work across the whole of the Perth & Kinross region.
For more information, visit perthautismsupport.org.uk
Are you passionate about youth participation and ensuring that LGBTQ+ young people in Scotland are given the opportunities and skills to speak truth to power? Can you work with trans and non-binary young people to help them shape an existing platform of work so that they are achieving their aims? Can you provide goal orientated support for young people? If so, we want to hear from you.
Join our vibrant team of staff and volunteers delivering high quality services supporting LGBTQ+ young people right across Scotland.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative person to oversee our Trans Rights Youth Commission and our work with Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament (MSYPs).
A hybrid role, you will:
This is a fantastic opportunity to be at the forefront of youth participation within Scotland and make a lasting, and sometimes life-saving, impact for LGBTQ+ young people, as well as supporting them to make such impacts themselves.
We want to hear from you if you have:
Are you passionate about youth participation and ensuring that LGBTQ+ young people in Scotland are given the opportunities and skills to speak truth to power? Can you work with our Mental Health Youth Commission to help them shape their work so that they are achieving their aims? Can you provide goal-orientated support for young people and work within models of co-production to help produce and continue the success of platforms of change? If so, we want to hear from you.
Join our vibrant team of staff and volunteers delivering high quality services supporting LGBTQ+ young people right across Scotland.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative person to oversee our Mental Health Youth Commission and our Youth Reference Group.
A hybrid role, you will:
This is a fantastic opportunity to be at the forefront of youth participation within Scotland and make a lasting, and sometimes life-saving, impact for LGBTQ+ young people, as well as supporting them to make such impacts themselves.
We want to hear from you if you have:
Are you passionate about youth participation and ensuring that LGBTQ+ young people in Scotland are given the opportunities and skills to work on the issues that matter to them, and speak truth to power? Are you an affable and effective manager of both people and projects? Can you provide support to LGBT Youth Scotland’s youth participation and voice programme of work and its Officers. If so, we want to hear from you.
Join our vibrant team of staff and volunteers delivering high quality services supporting LGBTQ+ young people right across Scotland.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative person to be our new Participation Manager.
A new and hybrid role, you will:
This is a fantastic opportunity to be at the forefront of youth participation within Scotland and make a lasting, and sometimes life-saving, impact for LGBTQ+ young people, as well as supporting them to make such impacts themselves.
We want to hear from you if you have:
Join Our Board of Trustees
Step Up, Speak Out, and Lead Change: Become a Trustee with Ross-shire Women’s Aid!
Ross-shire Women’s Aid has been providing vital support services for individuals experiencing domestic abuse throughout the region for over 40 years. Our mission is to create a society where domestic abuse is eliminated. We offer practical and emotional assistance, secure refuge accommodation, and essential information to women, children, and young people. Additionally, we are dedicated to raising awareness about the widespread impact of domestic abuse in our communities. We work collaboratively with our network towards a shared vision of Scotland where domestic abuse is not tolerated.
Are you ready to make a powerful impact in the fight against violence towards women and children? Do you believe in equality, empowerment, and creating a brighter future for everyone? This is YOUR chance to step into a leadership role that transforms lives and advances feminist principles at the heart of change.
Ross-shire Women’s Aid is looking for extraordinary individuals to join our Board of Trustees. This isn’t just an opportunity—it’s a call to action for those who want to drive real, meaningful change and support some of the most vital work happening in Scotland today.
Who we are looking for
• A commitment to feminist principles, and ending violence against women
• Sound independent judgement
• A collaborative team worker
• The ability to think creatively and problem solve, responding positively to change
• Active contribution towards strategic planning activities
Why You Should Join Us
Create Impact: Shape the strategic direction of an organization dedicated to ending violence and uplifting women and children in our community.
Grow & Thrive: Gain access to unparalleled training in feminist governance, strategic leadership, and building anti-racist and inclusive practices.
Inspire Change: Work with a team of bold, forward-thinking women committed to tackling challenges and driving solutions.
Leave Your Legacy: Contribute your ideas, skills, and experience to a cause that makes a tangible difference.
What’s Involved?
Play a key role in shaping our strategy, policies, and governance.
Attend quarterly Board meetings and our Annual General Meeting to collaborate with other passionate trustees.
Join short-term working groups to tackle impactful projects like fundraising strategies, organizational impact, and team engagement.
Stay connected via email and online meetings, ensuring flexibility for your busy schedule.
What You’ll Gain:
The chance to be part of a movement committed to equality and justice for women.
Opportunities to connect with inspiring women from diverse backgrounds, sharing knowledge and experiences.
Hands-on experience in leadership and governance, with access to top-tier training and resources.
Full reimbursement for any expenses, including travel, so you can focus on what matters most: making a difference.
Your Voice Matters. Your Leadership Counts.
This is more than a role—it’s a platform to drive change, inspire hope, and shape a future free from violence and inequality.