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 a Stroke Nurse, 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

Join Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland's Stroke Nurse Service and make a meaningful difference to people affected by stroke and TIA. You will provide specialist assessment, advice and support to individuals and families, helping them manage their condition, maximise independence and achieve personal goals following stroke.

Working across NHS Borders, you will manage a community caseload, deliver person-centred support through a range of contact methods, collaborate with health and social care partners, and contribute to service development and quality improvement activities.

We are looking for a Registered Nurse with strong clinical, communication and organisational skills, a passion for improving outcomes for people affected by stroke, and the ability to work independently within a community setting.

Hybrid working role, primarily home-based, with travel required across NHS Borders for community visits, meetings and NHS premises. Occasional travel to other locations may also be required to meet service and organisational needs.

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

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 PVG 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.

About Us

Borders Independent Advocacy Service (BIAS) has established itself as one of Scotland’s leading providers of independent advocacy, delivering exceptional services since 1995. At the heart of our work are the rights of advocacy partners and the power of their voices to bring about positive change.

We provide individual, issue-based independent advocacy for people across the Scottish Borders. We work alongside corporate parents and communities to broaden understanding, and with policymakers, leaders and elected representatives locally and nationally to shape law, policy and practice based on the lived experience of advocacy partners in Scottish Borders.

About the Role

BIAS is seeking passionate, values-driven individuals to join our Board of Trustees and help shape the future of our organisation. If you have experience in finance, HR, law, or advocacy, and a passion for supporting others, we would love to hear from you. We are looking to strengthen our Board to help guide the charity forward.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a dedicated and experienced team.
• Make a real impact in your community.
• Flexible meeting options (in person and online).
• Help us continue our important work and make a difference.

What does the role involve?

Board Members support the strategic direction, governance, and sustainability of Borders Independent Advocacy Service. Responsibilities include:

• Attending quarterly Board meetings (held both online and in person).
• Attending occasional additional meetings, particularly during key development periods.
• Meetings usually lasting less than 2 hours
• Reviewing Board papers in advance, which are circulated by email (hard copies available on request)
• Supporting good governance and effective decision-making.
• Acting as an ambassador for BIAS.
• Contributing skills, expertise, and insight.
• Supporting the organisation to achieve its strategic objectives.

This is a voluntary role, offering the opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of advocacy partners across the Scottish Borders and contribute to the organisation’s continued growth.

What we offer

• The opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives.
• A supportive, inclusive and values-led Board.
• Induction, training, and ongoing development.
• Opportunities to contribute strategically to a growing organisation.
• Experience of charity governance and strategic leadership.

Since 1996, Borders Forest Trust (BFT) has led the way in landscape scale restoration in the South of Scotland.

We’re now seeking a Head of Land Management, a critical senior leadership role, responsible for the long-term direction, land-based income generation and standards of management across all BFT land holdings.

If you share our vision for landscape scale restoration, thrive on building and managing excellent relationships, and can lead with knowledge, experience and positivity, we’d be delighted to hear from you. Please read the candidate pack for more information.

This is an opportunity for an experienced professional forester or similar, with knowledge and passion for landscape restoration.

As the Native Woodland Lead you will work with landowners in the Scottish Borders to inspire and support them to create new native woodland planting schemes and identify suitable ancient woodlands to be brought into conservation management.

The role also coordinates site management on BFT’s Borders sites, including site planning, contractor management and liaising with BFT teams, e.g. those who lead our Borders volunteers, to undertake environmentally sensitive land management.

The role balances working on your own initiative, leading our work with landowners, and working in and with support from a small and friendly team. Your week will be a mix of outdoor work, working in our small and friendly office, as well as having support to work from home should you wish.

If you have experience of forestry, knowledge and passion for landscape restoration, excellent team-working and communication with members of the public and an aptitude for ‘hands on’ outdoor conservation we’d love to hear from you.

The Native Woodland Lead post is funded in collaboration with Woodland Trust Scotland.

At Waverley Housing, we are committed to providing great homes and great services to our customers across the Scottish Borders.

We are looking for an experienced, motivated and customer-focused Housing Officer to provide a comprehensive housing and tenancy management service. This is a varied frontline role in which you will work closely with tenants, colleagues and partner organisations to sustain tenancies, protect rental income and help create safe, well-managed neighbourhoods.

You will manage your own workload and make sound day-to-day decisions within the relevant legal and regulatory framework. The role involves regular travel across our communities and visits to tenants in their homes, including responding calmly and professionally to complex or sensitive situations.

What you will be doing

• Managing tenancies and estates, ensuring tenancy conditions are understood and upheld.
• Preventing, managing and recovering rent arrears while supporting tenants to sustain their homes.
• Investigating anti-social behaviour complaints and neighbourhood disputes and working with partners to reach appropriate resolutions.
• Supporting the re-let of homes through accompanied viewings, tenancy sign-ups and settling-in or sustainability visits.
• Managing competing priorities, maintaining accurate records and contributing to performance targets and continuous improvement.
• Sharing knowledge and working collaboratively with Housing Assistants and colleagues across Waverley Housing.

What we are looking for

• Significant experience in a housing management role or a broadly similar customer-facing role.
• Knowledge of relevant housing and benefits legislation, with the confidence to apply tenancy and management conditions fairly and consistently.
• Strong communication, judgement and problem-solving skills, including the ability to handle contentious and sensitive issues.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills, with the ability to work independently, meet deadlines and balance competing priorities.
• A full driving licence.

Why join Waverley Housing

This is an opportunity to make a visible difference to tenants and communities across the Scottish Borders. You will join a supportive team, work in a role with real variety and responsibility, and have opportunities to develop your professional knowledge and housing career.

If you share our commitment to delivering responsive, fair and effective services, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Borders Community Action is seeking to appoint an additional trustee/director who will join the Board immediately and become Chair Designate, with the intention of assuming the role of Chair of the organisation in 2027.

Role Profile

As Chair Designate, the successful candidate will first serve as a full trustee/director of the organisation. Trustees are collectively responsible for ensuring the charity is well run, financially responsible and acting in line with its purposes, while safeguarding its assets, values and reputation.

This is an opportunity for an experienced and dynamic individual to help lead a growing and ambitious organisation through its next stage of development. The successful candidate will work alongside fellow trustees/directors, the current Chair and the Chief Executive to ensure a well-supported and effective transition into the

Chair role.

In addition to the general duties of a trustee, the Chair Designate should be willing and able to:

• Provide strategic leadership at Board level and help guide the long-term direction of the organisation.
• Build effective working relationships with trustees, staff and key partners.
• Support good governance, sound decision-making and collective responsibility within the Board.
• Work closely with the current Chair and Chief Executive during the transition period ahead of 2027.
• Act as an ambassador for Borders Community Action and the wider third sector in the Scottish Borders

About Us

Borders Carers Centre is dedicated to improving outcomes for unpaid carers across the Scottish Borders. We provide a range of services to help carers achieve positive personal outcomes and maintain their wellbeing.

We offer advice, information and support, which includes assessing carer needs and producing carers support plans, benefits support, grants & funding, short breaks and peer support groups. We also offer a counselling service, hospital services and a programme of events and activities.

The Role

We’re looking for an experienced and motivated Operations Manager to lead our Carer Liaison Team and ensure the Centre operates efficiently and effectively. You’ll play a key role in supporting staff, overseeing service delivery, and contributing to the strategic development of the organisation.

This is a new role within the organisation and is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of carers while shaping the future of a respected local charity.

Key Responsibilities

• Line manage, support, and develop the Carer Liaison Team through supervision, mentoring, and reflective practice.
• Ensure high-quality support for carers that promotes independence and wellbeing.
• Oversee operational communications, events, and deputise for the Chief Officer when required.
• Contribute to organisational planning, monitoring, and reporting.
• Promote collaborative working across the team and with external partners.

About You

You’ll be a confident leader with strong interpersonal skills and a passion for supporting carers. You should have:

• Proven experience in team management and service delivery.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• A proactive, solution-focused approach.
• A full driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle (travel across the Borders required).

Join the Board of Borders Music Festival

The Borders Music Festival (BMF) celebrates creativity, collaboration and community. Each September, we bring world-class artists and locals together, inspiring audiences and young people with music of the highest quality.

We are building a dynamic Board of Trustees to help us realise our vision to bring world-class music to the Borders while creating meaningful impact for local people, especially young people.

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from people who are passionate about culture, music, and the Borders community. Previous board experience is not essential — we value energy, commitment, and the ability to bring new perspectives.

All trustees should be:

• Supportive of BMF’s vision and values
• Strategic thinkers, willing to contribute to planning and decision-making
• Advocates for the festival, helping raise our profile and connections
• Collaborative and community-minded

Priority Skills

We are particularly seeking trustees with expertise in:

1. Finance & Governance – financial oversight, charity governance and business management
2. Marketing & Communications – skills in PR, audience development, and digital media
3. Fundraising & Development – experience with sponsorship, philanthropy, and the development of progressive funding streams

We also welcome interest from those with experience in:

• ·Community & Local Partnerships – strong connections to the Borders region
• ·Artistic and Cultural Sector Experience – insight into music, festivals and the arts sector

Why Join Us?

• Shape the future of an emerging festival with national ambitions
• Strengthen culture and community life in the Borders
• Build new networks and contribute your expertise to a growing organisation
• Be part of a supportive and collaborative Board team
• Support our growth

PMH Borders is a much valued perinatal mental health charity established for over 16 years with a proven track record and evidence of growing demand. We provide psychological therapies and counselling to parents and families across the Scottish Borders from our base in Galashiels.

As we develop our service, we are looking to recruit four new Trustee Board Members with experience in business management, change management, social media or HR.

This is an exciting time to join our Team. We are at the start of a new chapter, with ambitious plans to redevelop our service and drive meaningful growth to become a sustainable and socially responsible charity.

We’re looking for a creative and experienced Communications Officer to join our team and help strengthen SBRCC’s voice, reach and impact.

You’ll lead the development and delivery of our communications, helping to raise awareness of sexual violence and our services, strengthen relationships with survivors, professionals, communities and partners, and showcase the difference our work makes. The role combines strategic communications with creative content, digital engagement, campaigns and media, with opportunities to explore how emerging technologies, including AI, can be used responsibly and ethically to strengthen our work.

We’re looking for someone with:

• Experience of developing and delivering communications across a range of channels

• Experience of managing websites and social media and producing high-quality content for different audiences

• An understanding of strategic communications, audience engagement and accessible, inclusive and trauma informed communications

• Excellent communication, planning and relationship-building skills, with a creative approach to developing engaging content

We offer:

• A supportive workplace

• Ongoing training and professional development

• The opportunity to shape and develop SBRCC’s communications and increase the reach and impact of our work

The role is home-based, with occasional travel for meetings, events, training and other activities within the Scottish Borders and elsewhere in Scotland.

Only women need apply under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.