About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Communications and Policy department at the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). If you have an interest in public policy and presenting information in an engaging and informed way, then this is the role for you.
Your role will be to support the SSSC’s approach to policy and equality by monitoring key policy and parliamentary activities to identify reports, consultations or other initiatives that are relevant to the SSSC. You’ll work with the Policy and Equality Team to develop briefings setting out how our work supports national policy priorities. You’ll also help us to report on how we deliver on our statutory duties such as the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) and as a corporate parent.
Who we are
We are the independent regulator for social service workers in Scotland. Our work means the people of Scotland can count on social work, social care and children and young people services being provided by a trusted, skilled and confident workforce.
We protect the public by registering people working in social work, social care and children and young people services, setting standards for their practice, conduct, training and education and by supporting their professional development. Where people fall below the standards of practice and conduct, we can investigate and take action.
What you need to succeed
You will hold a Higher National Certificate (HNC) or relevant Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) level 7 award in in Business Administration, Social Sciences or similar.
You will have experience of using Microsoft Word and Excel to develop and manage our work. You will be flexible in your approach and able to manage changing priorities or demands. You will have some knowledge or understanding of the role of Scottish Government and the SSSC.
Why work for us
We are an ambitious, enthusiastic and supportive organisation. With around 300 employees, you can really make an impact here. We offer a generous salary, flexible working arrangements, a full range of benefits, local government pension scheme and up to 43 days holiday (dependent on service).
You can find out more about the benefits of working here on our website.
Our office is in Dundee, and we have an agile working policy which means you can work at home or in the office. We are happy to discuss individual arrangements depending on job requirements (such as being in the office for training events and meetings etc).
We do meet in the office regularly (at least once a month) as well as being there for other meetings, training and work commitments.
The Court of the University of Aberdeen is seeking to appoint a new independent member (non-executive director and charity trustee) to fill a vacancy that will arise during the Summer 2024.
The University was established in 1495 to serve the north-east of Scotland, today our university is a global presence in higher education. A dual focus on our region and the wider world is as important to us today as it was five centuries ago.
The University is now seeking an exceptional individual to fill a vacancy on Court to ensure the continued successful delivery of the University’s priorities and objectives, the setting of its strategic direction and commitment to its values and mission.
Members of the governing body need to have a keen interest in, and empathy for, Higher Education, and be willing to commit their time and expertise to helping the University deliver on its significant ambitions. Applications are invited from individuals with a record of successful leadership within a public, private or third sector organisation, who are passionate about supporting an internationally competitive, research-intensive and diverse University.
Interest would be particularly welcome at this time from individuals with skills and experience in in relation to sustainability and the environment as we seek to fully embed our commitment to net zero and addressing the climate crisis within our financial and strategic planning. Demonstrable expertise in strategic leadership of the implementation of corporate sustainability strategies, green finance, sustainability, or environmental policy leadership would therefore bring particular value to University Court and to the role of independent member.
The post is not remunerated, however reasonable expenses incurred as result of your role will be re-imbursed in line with the University’s expenses policy.
We are seeking a qualified and compassionate mental health and wellbeing worker.
Deliver face-to-face services for children and young people from armed forces families in a boarding school environment.
Provide essential mental health support, promote emotional wellbeing, and empower young people to navigate challenges faced through our Lighthouse Project at Queen Victoria School (Dunblane), funded by the Veterans Foundation. You will be responsible for planning and delivery of one-to-one, peer group, and drop-in sessions. You will work directly with young people to co-produce mental health and wellbeing resources, to empower young people to become wellbeing ambassadors and support staff and parents to enhance understanding of many relevant topics.
About the Lighthouse project
The Lighthouse project was coproduced with young people from Queen Victoria School in recognition of the unique challenges of forces life and boarding. It has been delivered as a pilot for the past year and has shown success in supporting young people to maintain or improve their mental health and wellbeing. With generous funding from The Veterans Foundation the project Forces Children Scotland will continue the delivery of the Lighthouse Project for a minimum of a further two years.
In this unique role, the post holder will be employed by Forces Children Scotland but based and embedded in Queen Victoria School which is located in Dunblane. The school delivers board and education for children and young people from aged 11-18 years who have parents serving in the armed forces across the United Kingdom and overseas.
About the person we’re looking for
You will need an undergraduate degree in psychology, mental health, social work, education, youth work, or equivalent qualification/experience to apply. Moreover, you require at least 2 years’ experience working in mental health service delivery/support.
Here’s a selection of further essential criteria:
Please download our job/person description for further details.
Would you like to make a difference for refugees living in Scotland?
We are currently looking for a Helpline Advisor to join our busy team to deliver an information and advice service to refugees and asylum seekers in 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.
Employee benefits package
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 Policy and Campaigns Officer you can be the difference between people just surviving and really living.
You will be part of Scotland’s leading charity providing support to people with chest, heart and stroke conditions to live life to the full again. Our Community Healthcare support service is a supported self-management and community recovery model that aims to boost the health and wellbeing of the one in five people living with a chest, heart, stroke or Long Covid condition in Scotland.
We work in partnership with NHS Health boards across Scotland, helping provide better care for people who need it most.
The Policy and Campaigns officer supports our Policy and Campaigns manager and the Head of External Engagement to deliver government and parliamentary focused engagement work. You’ll advocate for access to our Community Healthcare Support Service and supported self management, support our Right to Rehab campaign, promote integrated NHS referrals and the role of third sector health organisations in the National Care Service, and work with partners across the public, private and third sectors to ensure there is No Life Half Lived in Scotland following the diagnosis of one of our conditions.
CHSS employees enjoy a variety of organisational benefits including: Company pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, company sick pay, employee welfare support and life assurance.
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.
Are you excited by the thought of working for an organisation whose mission is to inspire changes in behaviour to improve our environment, the quality of people’s lives, their wellbeing and the places that they care for? If you answered yes, please read on……
Who we are
Keep Scotland Beautiful is your charity for Scotland’s environment.
Our vision is for a clean, green, sustainable Scotland. We are a practical organisation working with communities, schools, businesses, local and national government, public bodies and individuals to help combat climate change, tackle litter and waste, restore nature and biodiversity and improve the places we care for.
We support the ambitions of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
We offer a fantastic benefits package in return for your talent. These include but are not limited to a generous pension scheme; hybrid working; development opportunities; a 35-hour work week along with an annual free volunteer day to take your skills or interests to support others. We operate a hybrid working policy, which allows a balance between home/remote working and coming to our wonderful, new office Hub in Stirling.
What the role is
Reporting to the Campaigns and Social Innovation Manager, the Campaign Support Officer will support the development, administration, communications and delivery of a range of campaigns and projects with a specific focus on marine litter programmes and projects including our Upstream Battle Campaign.
Some travel may be required for this role.
What you’ll need to have
We are looking for enthusiastic and creative individuals with:
• Experience of campaign development and delivery;
Desirable skills include:
Does this sound like you?
If you feel you have the elements to be our Campaigns Support Officer, we would love to hear from you.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a candidate with the right experience who is looking to develop skills in grant management, and project development and delivery within the charity, public or higher education sector.
The Carnegie Trust for the Universities of Scotland was founded in 1901 by Scots American millionaire Andrew Carnegie to promote equal access to, and excellence in, higher education in Scotland. For the past 120 years we have provided grants and scholarships to learners and researchers in Scottish universities, helping those who are unable to secure public support and those facing financial hardship to access higher education.
Under a new Chief Executive, the Trust is developing a refreshed Strategic Plan focused on enhancing the impact and influence of our funding. This post has been created to support the effective delivery of our core grant programmes and to provide wider support to the delivery of a new Strategic Projects Fund focused on bringing objective independent insights to aid policy development and address key challenges facing the higher education sector.
If you share our passion for ensuring equal 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.
You will use your experience to help deliver positive impact from our grant schemes and investments supporting their effective delivery by assessing funding requests and providing grants and project support. You will join a small team of staff members in ensuring that Carnegie’s legacy continues to deliver positive outcomes for learners in Scotland.
At Lifelink Workwell, we are proud to be a little bit different! We are an award-winning, people-centred mental health and wellbeing social enterprise with aspirations to be outstanding for everyone: our people, clients, partners, and stakeholders.
Due to recent expansion, we have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic B2B Business Development Executive, up to 35 hours, Grade 6 (Salary of £30,643 - £41,745 pro rata) to join our team. Our competitive salary and benefits package includes a generous holiday allowance, a contributory pension scheme (6% from employer), a cash back health plan, life cover of 3x annual salary, excellent learning and development opportunities, and more.
With a background in sales and business development across corporate, public, and/or third sectors, you will have a track record of successfully expanding into new markets with tailored product and service propositions. Reporting to the CEO, you'll expand our reach in new markets, targeting mid to large corporate organisations, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to contribute to organisational goals.
You will build a robust sales pipeline and achieve targets focused on corporate mental health, wellbeing, and neurodiversity solutions, with a strong emphasis on closing sales. You will possess exceptional verbal and written communication skills and excel in networking, relationship management, and stakeholder engagement. With a proven ability to build and maintain deep and effective business relationships both inside and outside the organisation, you will play a crucial role in driving sales to completion. As a key member of the Workwell team, you will be accountable for achieving targets and KPIs to deliver on our strategy, ensuring successful sales closures and sustained business growth.
This is a busy and demanding role but comes with high levels of job satisfaction. We are seeking an innovative and ambitious colleague to help us achieve our growth potential and provide high-quality, sustainable services aligned to the needs of new corporate clients and emerging markets.
The successful candidate will be provided with a full induction and the opportunity to learn more about our amazing social enterprise and the hard work that goes on behind the scenes.
At Lifelink, we aspire to be a great place to work where everyone can develop and grow. If you would like to be part of our dedicated team making a real difference to those in need, we would love to hear from you.
We deliver services daytime, evenings, and weekends and we have flexible and agile working arrangements, including hybrid working, so we are very happy to consider forms of flexible working that enable you to succeed both professionally and personally with us and balance work and home life.
We are seeking a Trusts and Relationships Fundraiser to join our small but successful fundraising team. Due to our charity’s growth, we are seeking this new team member to support our existing portfolio of trusts and to help us grow income by developing new relationships.
This new post will support the effective delivery of Scottish Families’ Fundraising Strategy. The role is primarily focused on income generation through trust applications and developing, managing and sustaining funder relationships.
The post is located at Edward House, Glasgow G2 3EX, with staff currently working between home and office. It is expected that the post holder will be required to work occasional evenings and weekends. This post will be part of Scottish Families’ staff team and be supervised by the Fundraising Manager.
The post-holder will be responsible for leading on writing and submitting applications to the existing portfolio of trusts and foundations; researching and identifying new opportunities for funding and fundraising; building great relationships with key stakeholders within trusts, foundations and other funders; collaborating across Scottish Families’ teams to maximise funding opportunities and ensure effective reporting of funding received; and identifying opportunities for new relationships and opportunities within corporate and individual givers.
We are seeking applicants who are educated to HNC level, vocational qualification (level 4) or relevant professional qualification; with work experience in fundraising, communications, marketing, sales, or other relevant field. Applicants should have demonstrable experience of writing for an external audience or submitting written applications, and of researching funding or other opportunities, along with knowledge of issues for families affected by substance use. An understanding of the current fundraising landscape in Scotland is an advantage. We are seeking someone with excellent writing and communication skills; networking and relationship management skills; and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to liaise with people at all levels, on the telephone, face to face and in writing.
As part of the Leadership Team, the Financial Controller will lead the finance function during the period of the Head of Finance’s maternity leave. The group of companies comprises a charity and a subsidiary trading company.
The Financial Controller reports to the Interim Director of Finance and is responsible for the Finance & Payroll Officer.
This contract will be for a fixed term of two (2) years. The role will allow for hybrid working, with a minimum of three days being office based.
The Financial Controller will be working closely with the Interim Director of Finance, the role of Financial Controller assumes responsibility for the day-to-day financial management of the organisation.