Who we are:

Scripture Union Scotland is a national charity, with around 120 staff and over 2,200 volunteers. Our vision is to see every child and young person of Scotland exploring the Bible and responding to the significance of Jesus.

We currently have a vacancy for an Assistant Business Manager to be based at our Lendrick Muir Centre, near Kinross. Lendrick Muir is set in 120 acres of grounds with accommodation for up to 150 guests. Children and young people have the opportunity to visit as part of a school residential, SU weekend or holiday, or with their church group. Whilst enjoying time in God’s amazing creation and taking part in some of the outdoor activities, they also have the opportunity to explore faith.

Purpose:

To support the Business Manager and administration team in ensuring the smooth operation of all administrative functions at Lendrick Muir. The Assistant Business Manager will play a vital role as the first point of contact for anyone interested in visiting the centre, creating a welcoming and supportive environment for everyone who comes through the doors of the centre - teachers, guests, suppliers or contractors, but primarily each young person attending the event.

Key Responsibilities:

• To support the Business Manager as part of the Administration team, ensuring the smooth operation of all administrative functions at Lendrick Muir.
• To deputise, where necessary, for the Business Manager, by managing the administration of the Centre
• To line manage the administrator
• Working with the administrator to provide admin of residential bookings and day events.
• Participate fully in the life and ministry of the Lendrick Muir Centre and the wider Scripture Union Scotland organisation

Who we are looking for:

We are seeking applicants who have experience of working in an office environment and have a proven track record in excellent communication skills in a variety of media, including telephone, written and inter-personal. Given the varying needs of the centre, it's important that the successful applicant is able to demonstrate customer care, diplomacy and adaptability with a wide range of people. Good organisational skills are essential.

For this post, it is important that you are committed to SU Scotland’s ethos, working principles and vision and are able to demonstrate this through your commitment and motivation. It is also an Occupational Requirement (Equality Act - part 1, schedule 9), that the post-holder is a committed Christian.

The successful applicant will be required to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Scheme and the appointment will be subject to a satisfactory PVG Scheme Disclosure.

Tiree Community Development Trust (known as “Urras Thiriodh”) are seeking a Head of Comms and Gaelic to take on a lead role in delivering our ambitious ongoing community development work for the beautiful and vibrant Inner Hebridean island of Tiree.

The newly created role combines management and direct project delivery work and would suit a candidate with relevant experience, strong Scots Gaelic language skills, and a pro-active approach looking to take on a challenge in a unique, bustling and diverse community development environment. You’d join a strong established team with a track record of delivering ambitious projects and vital community services, with the goal of ensuring the sustainable development of a small island community, making Tiree the best possible place to live, work and grow. The role involves working across our company group to support communications with key stakeholders, and with a key focus on embedding the use of Gaelic across our work and ensuring ongoing efforts to retain Gaelic as a living community language.

The role will play a key part in the ongoing delivery of our Community Development Plan – tireetrust.org.uk/the-development-plan.

Who we are

Alzheimer Scotland is Scotland’s national dementia charity. Our aim is to make sure nobody faces dementia alone. We provide support and information to people with dementia, their carers and families, we campaign for the rights of people with dementia and fund vital dementia research.

What you’ll do

You will be responsible for supporting people living with dementia to achieve good outcomes using a range of therapeutic interventions, resources and activities as appropriate. Working as part of the Registered and Commissioned Services/Community Connections team you will have responsibility for ensuring that services are of the highest quality and meet Alzheimer Scotland’s vision for unique therapeutic, highly person-centred support.

You will work with the wider team and Day Services Manager to ensure safe practice and delivery of high-quality, person-centred, therapeutic Registered and Commissioned Services/Community Connections, ensuring practice complies with Alzheimer Scotland’s policies. You will contribute to evidencing, reviewing and continually improving the quality of the services and will participate in internal audit and Care Inspectorate inspections.

You may operate within a building-based Day Care or as part of a Community Connection team delivering Community Groups and Outreach services across an allocated area. At times, this will involve working without supervision in the absence of the Day Services Manager.

You will work with the wider team to evidence that services meet Alzheimer Scotland’s Quality Guarantees, Scotland’s Health and Social Care standards and other quality frameworks including those of the Care Inspectorate where relevant. This includes ensuring that the activities and support offered meet the identified personal outcomes of those attending the services.

What you’ll have

The successful candidate will have a good understanding and/or experience of working with or supporting people living with dementia and their families. This will include an understanding of the benefit of high quality, evidence based therapeutic activity, ongoing evaluation, quality assurance and continuous improvement.

Knowledge and understanding of the Health and Social Care Standards and SSSC codes of practice and the Care Inspectorate and their role in registered services.

Understanding and knowledge of dementia, mild cognitive impairment and Brain Health and experience of working with or supporting people living with dementia and their families.

This position requires applicants to be registered with Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). Successful candidates are expected to hold a professional qualification in health, social work or related field equivalent to SCQF Level 6 (SVQ 2).

Full driving license and access to a vehicle during working time is essential for this post.

We are currently looking to recruit an individual for the above post – this role is for three days a week.

The Finance and Governance Manager is a key role within the organisation and involves both strategic and operational duties. We would anticipate that the successful candidate will spend a proportionate amount of time on both finance and governance, which may vary throughout the year depending on work commitments.

As a charity we are regulated by OSCR and ideally the successful candidate will have knowledge of, or experience working for, a third sector organisation.

Reachout with Arts in Mind provides services for members who are at various stages of managing their wellbeing. The position will involve interaction with members on a regular basis, and as we are a small staff team, the list of duties is not exhaustive. A range of additional tasks may be undertaken from time to time, and as funding terms and conditions dictates or projects develop.

The role will also involve supporting the Executive Artistic Director in completing funding applications and the financial reporting on spend associated with funders, as well as ensuring all income and revenue is managed, controlled and accounted for.

Strategic input to the Management and Board of Directors summarising and documenting areas of the accounts will also be required.

The post holder will report to the Executive Artistic Director and work closely with the Senior Facilitator & Engagement Manager.

As part of your application please provide 2 referees stipulating whether we can contact them prior to interview. One must be your current or most recent employer.

Essential Experience

• Experience of HR and employment legislation
• Microsoft Office Suite; Word, Excel
• Qualification to college/university level
• Preparing Financial summaries for Board of Directors and Funders

Desirable Experience

• Third sector experience
• Companies House returns
• Preparing Annual Accounts
• OSCR returns
• Mental health and wellbeing training
• Knowledge of the arts and its use in wellbeing therapies
• Experience of using Sage Accounting

Essential Criteria

• Attention to detail
• Respect for confidentiality and sensitive information
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to multi-task and work independently
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent team player

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

By joining Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland (CHSS) as Sunday assistant manager in our Bruntsfield shop you can be the difference between people just surviving and really living.

You will be part of Scotland’s leading health charity providing support to people with chest, heart and stroke conditions and Long Covid to live life to the full again. Our Community Healthcare Support Service provides access to a range of supported self-management and community recovery services to support people across Scotland to manage their health as well as possible and adjust to life after a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition or after a stroke.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Sunday Assistant Manager for our shop in Bruntsfield. To work every Sunday (and may need to flexi up for holiday cover during the week throughout the year). You’d be responsible for leading a team to engage with the community to deliver the set Key Performance Indicators. You will have the autonomy to be innovative in achieving your targets.

CHSS also supports flexible recruitment through Working Families, and we are “Happy to Talk Flexible Working”.

In line with our commitment to safeguarding, this role is subject to a Basic Disclosure check. CHSS is committed to equality of opportunity and to providing a service which is free from unfair and unlawful discrimination. We therefore aim to ensure that no applicant, volunteer or member of staff is unfairly treated on the grounds of offending background.

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

By joining Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland (CHSS) as Assistant Manager in our New Peebles store you can be the difference between people just surviving and really living.

You will be part of Scotland’s leading health charity providing support to people with chest, heart and stroke conditions and Long Covid to live life to the full again. Our Community Healthcare Support Service provides access to a range of supported self management and community recovery services to support people across Scotland to manage their health as well as possible and adjust to life after a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition or after a stroke.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Shop Manager for our shop in Peebles. Working 2 days out of seven & flexi for Holiday cover, including weekends per-Rota. You’d be responsible for leading a team, supporting the manager and engaging with the community to deliver the set Key Performance Indicators. You will have the autonomy to be innovative in achieving your targets.

CHSS also supports flexible recruitment through Working Families and we are “Happy to Talk Flexible Working”.

In line with our commitment to safeguarding, this role is subject to a Basic Disclosure check. CHSS is committed to equality of opportunity and to providing a service which is free from unfair and unlawful discrimination. We therefore aim to ensure that no applicant, volunteer or member of staff is unfairly treated on the grounds of offending background.

Would you like to lead a charity working to create happier, healthier, and more sustainable communities? Sea the Change is looking for an inspiring Manager to drive our vision forward!

About Us Sea the Change is a Berwickshire-based charity dedicated to environmental sustainability, aiming to create lasting change for people and the planet. We run local projects focused on connecting communities to coastlines, reducing waste, promoting sustainable living, and protecting our natural environment. From coastal clean-ups to education programs and plastic-free initiatives, we work closely with communities to inspire action for a greener future.

The Role This is an exciting opportunity to shape the charity as the senior leader, developing community initiatives and influencing positive environmental change. As a dynamic leader, you'll oversee day-to-day operations, manage impactful projects, and build strong partnerships. You'll lead a small team, develop a sustainable financial model, and drive our strategic direction.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead & Inspire: Shape the organization’s vision, working with the Board, staff, and stakeholders to maximize impact.
• Manage Projects: Oversee environmental initiatives, ensuring they run effectively, on budget, and deliver meaningful results.
• Secure Funding: Develop fundraising strategies, apply for grants, submit reports, and build relationships with donors and funders.
• Raise Awareness: Represent Sea the Change in the media, at events, and within the community to grow our influence.
• Ensure Financial Stability: Oversee budgets, monitor performance, and maintain financial transparency.

What We're Looking For

• Leadership experience, ideally in the environmental, non-profit, or community sector.
• Experience in fundraising and successfully securing grants.
• A passion for sustainability and creating change.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Knowledge of local environmental challenges and community-driven solutions.

Why Join Us?

• A chance to lead and grow a forward-thinking environmental charity.
• Work on local sustainability projects that make a real difference.
• Flexibility on working hours and hybrid work options for a great work-life balance.
• The opportunity to shape impactful projects and drive change.

YOU MUST HAVE:

• A counselling diploma.
• Certificate of working with young people.

The Organisation:

Mindspace is a community based voluntary organisation committed to supporting and promoting the mental wellbeing of people in the Perth area. Mindspace is funded by NHS Tayside, Perth & Kinross Council, the Scottish Government, and donations. Mindspace’s objective is to promote mental wellbeing in a safe and supportive environment. Services are provided through Counselling, Recovery College and Peer Support.

Purpose of Role:

To provide counselling in schools for young people aged 10-18 based in the locality’s secondary school with some provision of counselling to year 6 and 7 pupils within the community.

Responsibilities:

• Provide a professional counselling service to children and young people aged 10–18
• Contribute to service development.
• Work within Mindspace’s policies and procedures
• Liaise with Senior Counsellor to ensure high standard of service delivery
• Engage in regular external counselling supervision at a level consistent with BACP requirements
• Maintain confidentiality and child protection appropriate to the school setting
• Follow good practice and ethical guidelines as required by BACP
• Maintain records of clients and hours worked, and provide appropriate statistical returns as required
• Complete school reporting forms accurately
• Liaise as required with admin staff
• Attend regular wellbeing meetings as required

Requirements

Qualifications - Essential

• A counselling diploma.
• Specialist training in counselling young people.
• Current membership of BACP or COSCA

Experience

• Competency in working within a recognised theoretical framework.
• Have worked therapeutically with young people.
• Knowledge and understanding of Child Protection issues – ensuring knowledge is current and up to date.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality appropriate to the setting.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and with colleagues from other disciplines.
• Understanding of issues related to counselling vulnerable, disadvantaged young people.
• Ability to deliver counselling assessments.
• Knowledge and use of counselling monitoring and evaluation systems.
• Experience of developing services and liaising with partner organisations.

Personal Qualities

• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing.
• Motivated, enthusiastic and self-aware.
• Ability to work independently while mindful of accountability.
• Ability to travel to other schools within the locality as required.

This post is funded by the Whole Family Well-being Fund made possible by the Scottish Government. As such the project will follow the National Principles of Holistic Whole Family Support; The Promise; and the Scottish Government’s conditions for Whole Family Wellbeing Funding.

Role Purpose

The New Roots Schools Project Worker will play a vital role in delivering a pilot project supporting Primary and Secondary pupils with Additional Support Needs. Many of these pupils often find attending school difficult, especially since Covid. You will deliver a food growing project with small groups of students.

This role offers a unique opportunity to make a tangible difference to the lives of young people and their families by providing therapeutic group activities in a safe outdoor setting.

Key Responsibilities

1. Programme Delivery:

a) Plan and deliver a single block of support focussed on promoting wellbeing in the context of food growing, to targeted schools in a rolling programme, including school holidays and Saturday family sessions.

b) the Project will be delivered to 6 young people at each session with 4 sessions a week, to a maximum of 24 families in total.

c) the Project will work with children and young people from the following groups;

• children or young people with an additional support need or learning disability
• children or young people at a point of transition in their school lives; and
• children or young people experiencing emotional based school avoidance or exhibiting distressed behaviours.

2. Targeting of Project

The project will be targeted as follows:

a) Two Primary Schools and Two Secondary Schools;

b) Focussed on 9-11 and 15-18 year olds.

3. Project Aims

The Project aims are a follows:

a) To work with Primary and Secondary school pupils with emotional based school avoidance or additional needs.

b) To use outdoor settings and food growing activities to promote mental and physical wellbeing.

c) To reduce levels of stress and anxiety that participants may be experiencing due to additional learning needs.

d) To increase young people’s ability to communicate effectively.

e) To promote feelings of self-esteem and team working within the school link projects; and

f) To signpost participants and their families to other relevant 3rd sector organisations.

4. Monitoring and Reporting:

a) Maintain accurate records of all activities, sessions, and outcomes to meet project requirements. Targets/milestones will demonstrate improvements in participants’ well-being through analysis of evaluation and feedback

b) Contribute to the evaluation of the project by providing evidence of impact and success stories.

c) Participate in team meetings and contribute to the development of new ideas and initiatives.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Experience of working with young people and/or families in a supportive role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Understanding mental health challenges faced by young people and families
• Commitment to promoting inclusivity and sustainability in all aspects of the project.
• Access to a vehicle and a full driving licence

Desirable:

• Qualifications in youth work, social work, or a related field.
• Experience in delivering workshops or group activities to school age pupils.
• Knowledge of local services and networks within East Dunbartonshire
• Experience with monitoring and reporting on project outcomes.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a candidate with the right experience who is looking to use their policy and communication skills to support the development of Scotland’s higher education sector.

Having embarked on a strategic review of our priorities and activities last year, the Trust is now developing a refreshed Strategic Plan for 2026-31, with a renewed focus on enhancing our impact, reach and relevance in today’s landscape to champion and drive equality of opportunity and outcome in Scotland’s higher education system.

This post has been created to support the development and delivery of an emerging portfolio of strategic projects, and to lead on aspects of the Trust’s communications; ensuring outcomes are shared with relevant parties and building relationships and partnerships to grow awareness of the Trust and its work.

If you share our passion for ensuring equitable access to higher education and advancing thinking and debates on the future of post-school education in Scotland, then we’d love to hear from you.