Who Cares? Scotland is Scotland’s only national independent membership organisation for Care Experienced people. Our mission is to secure a lifetime of equality, respect, and love for Care Experienced people in Scotland and we currently have over 3000 Care Experienced members.

At the heart of Who Cares? Scotland’s work are the rights of Care Experienced children and young people, and the power of their voices to bring about positive change. We provide individual relationship-based independent advocacy and a broad range of imaginative participatory opportunity for Care Experienced young people across Scotland; we work alongside corporate parents and communities of all sorts to broaden understanding; we work with policy makers, leaders and elected representatives locally and nationally to shape law, policy and practice on the basis of all that can be learnt from the voices of those with experience of care – working together to build on the aspirations ofThe Promiseand secure positive change.

This role offers the opportunity to work directly with children and young people with experience of care. The Advocacy & Participation Worker will provide individual relationship-based advocacy support and will be a key member of the Advocacy and Participation team, supporting young people from across the Western Isles to ensure their rights are upheld and their voices are heard.

In this role you will have the opportunity to provide independent advocacy, children’s rights, and participation opportunities for children and young people who are looked after, Care Experienced, or subject to formal processes and structures. The role will see you actively participating in child’s plan meetings, children’s hearings, and other formal processes. In partnership with professionals, carers, and organisations, you will help to achieve the best outcomes for children and young people.

The role will also include facilitating group opportunities for and with children and young people, including providing engagement and participation opportunities, both locally and nationally.

The post holder will raise awareness of Who Cares? Scotland and its services to children, young people, professionals, third sector partners and carers.

The right candidate for this post will be able to form positive relationships with children and young people and have good interpersonal skills. You will feel confident communicating with individuals and groups, both in writing and verbally, and be able to adapt your approach to a wide range of contexts. Secure in making effective plans, as well as evidencing your work, you will prioritize and meet deadlines. You will take enjoyment from working collaboratively with partners, believing in equal opportunities and inclusive working. Committed to children’s rights, you are someone who knows that all young people can make transformative changes happen in their lives if given the opportunity. You will have demonstrable knowledge of the current structures, developments, policy, and practice in relation to children and young people experiencing care in Scotland.

You will be flexible in your approach, be able to work occasional evening and weekends (with prior agreement), and have a full driving license, access to own transport and business insurance.

While we would welcome the knowledge gathered through relevant qualifications, we are just as interested in relevant work experience. We welcome and encourage applications from those with experience of care.

If this sounds like the role for you, we would love to hear from you. For an informal conversation about this opportunity please contact Leanne Murdoch, our Advocacy and Participation Manager at lmurdoch@whocaresscotland.org.

About Us:

Crossroads Community Hub is a charity, seeking a Development Officer to support its charitable activities based at our purpose-built community facility, Ayrshire Community Hub. The Hub, at Crossroads in East Ayrshire, also houses a café, farm shop, event space, gardening and growing areas. Our charitable activities include working with supermarkets, community partners and volunteers to support our local community in any way we can. The post is funded by Funding Scotland through the Development Trust Association Recovery and Resilience Fund. We are passionate about our work, and our community.

Our Aims:

We aim to develop the full potential of the hub as a community asset by developing our community activities, building new partnerships with hub users and seeking opportunities for new streams of funding working with the Board Trustees on governance and financial stability.

Job Role:

You will be based at Ayrshire Food Hub working to deliver a range of activities and services for people in the towns and villages in the 6 rural parishes surrounding Crossroads. You will be responsible for coordinating funding streams and establishing operational and financial systems, linking them into a Management Accounting System. You will manage our established food poverty programme seeking grants to continue and develop the programme with the support of our Trustees.

The Person:

You will be a practical people person with excellent networking skills, driven to help support the vision of the organisation by bringing creative and innovative ideas on delivering our charitable community objectives. You will also have sound financial and administrative skills to set up systems and work towards financial sustainability for the Hub. You will be both competent and confident in involving the Trustees, the members and the public through all channels of communication.

A full job description can be downloaded below.

Looking for an opportunity to work for a flexible and family friendly organisation doing amazing work to support Scotland’s voluntary sector?

SCVO’s Growing Climate Confidence project supports third sector organisations in Scotland to reduce carbon emissions, take positive climate action and become more resilient.

We have recently secured funding to develop our work with a range of key partners and are seeking a dynamic development officer to help us achieve our three project goals.

• More people feel empowered and inspired to take climate action
• More organisations embed a climate lens in decision-making and strategy
• More organisations take meaningful and sustained action aligned with their context

Part time hours and other flexible working options, including working from home for part of the week, will be fully considered. We encourage you to apply if you believe you meet most of the criteria in the person specification. We share our interview questions in advance. If you want to have a chat about the job or our flexible working approach, get in touch with us at recruitment@scvo.scot

SCVO is the membership organisation for the voluntary sector in Scotland and our mission is to champion the role of voluntary sector organisations in building a flourishing society and support them to do work that has a positive impact.

About Advice Direct Scotland

Advice Direct Scotland (ADS) is Scotland's national advice service, providing free, practical and impartial advice to people across Scotland on issues including consumer rights, energy, debt, housing and advocacy.

Our mission is simple: to ensure everyone in Scotland has access to the support they need, when they need it.

As a modern, digital-first organisation, we deliver advice and support through telephone, webchat, email, SMS, social media and self-service digital tools, enabling us to reach people in the way that works best for them.

Every year, our services help thousands of people navigate financial challenges, access support, resolve consumer issues and improve their wellbeing. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, helping us deliver meaningful impact across Scotland's communities.

About the Role

As our External Engagement Lead, you'll be responsible for raising awareness of ADS services, developing strategic partnerships, creating referral pathways and delivering events that increase engagement and service uptake.

You'll work closely with colleagues across business development, communications and service delivery to ensure our services reach more individuals, communities and organisations, particularly those who may otherwise struggle to access support.

What You'll Be Doing

• Developing and delivering engagement and outreach activity across Scotland.
• Building and managing relationships with partners, stakeholders and community organisations.
• Creating and strengthening referral pathways into ADS services.
• Representing ADS at meetings, conferences, exhibitions and networking events.
• Planning and delivering webinars, workshops, roadshows and stakeholder events.
• Working with colleagues to promote engagement activity and share impact stories.
• Monitoring performance, evaluating outcomes and reporting on impact.
• Supporting funding applications, tenders and organisational growth through engagement evidence and insight.

About You

You'll be a confident communicator and natural relationship-builder with experience of delivering engagement, outreach, partnership or events activity.

You'll also have:

• Experience of developing partnerships and community engagement initiatives.
• A track record of increasing participation, referrals, service uptake or stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent communication, presentation and networking skills.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Experience managing events and coordinating multiple priorities.
• The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues and partners.
• A commitment to inclusion, accessibility and helping people access the support they need.

Experience within the third sector, public sector, advice sector or community engagement environment would be advantageous.

Why Join ADS?

• 31.25 hours over a 4-day working week
• Monday to Friday only, 9am to 6pm
• 2 x 15 minute breaks plus 1 hour lunch
• 30.5 days annual leave (38 days pro rata), enabling excellent work-life balance
• 8% employer pension contribution
• Life insurance for added peace of mind
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellbeing support
• Fresh fruit and snacks daily
• Company events
• Company sick pay
• Reward and benefits programmes
• Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development
• Opportunities for progression within Advice Direct Scotland
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact across Scotland
• Flexible, supportive and values-driven culture
• Variety, autonomy and the chance to shape a growing engagement programme
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities

The Iona Community is seeking a Programme Planning Co-ordinator to shape the guest programme at Iona Abbey, planning creative and inclusive weeks that affirm and challenge people of all ages and inspire them to share their experience with the wider world.

Working as part of the Resident Team is more than a job; it is a way of life. You will live and work alongside colleagues and guests, sharing in daily tasks, worship and recreation.

Our guest programme runs from March to November, with themes ranging from particular concerns of the Iona Community to more flexible “Time and Space” weeks. Some weeks are led by staff and others by external leaders, including islanders and members of the Iona Community. Every year also includes a YouthFest, a Columba Week and an Easter Week.

You will plan these weeks three years ahead, in line with the Iona Community’s purpose, work and concerns, considering the balance of the programme, the availability of leaders and how best to maximise occupancy. You will also evaluate each week’s programme and work with the Programme Delivery Co-ordinator, external leaders and the Abbey Team to support its delivery, including providing holiday cover.

We are looking for someone with:

• A strong commitment to the ministry of hospitality and the common life, and a pastoral nature that welcomes people whoever they are
• Experience of forward planning a wide range of programmes
• Experience of facilitating creative and inclusive programmes for a variety of groups
• A creative, spontaneous and innovative approach to programme design, including the use of technology
• The ability to work with people from a wide range of ages, backgrounds, abilities, nationalities and languages
• Experience of supervising and supporting people, fostering good teams and delegating
• Good organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise conflicting demands and communicate well
• Flexibility, emotional intelligence, compassion and warmth
• Proficient computer skills, including Word, Excel, email and Office 365
• A willingness to live in a residential community and cover for colleagues when necessary

A qualification in teaching or community development would be welcome, as would experience of working with children and young people, facilitating worship or using social media platforms. These are not essential.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. The post-holder must be, or become, a member of Scotland’s Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme.

Due to the nature of this post, it will not be possible to consider applicant’s who do not already have the right to work in the United Kingdom.

The Iona Community is seeking an Abbey Worship Co-ordinator to help make worship at Iona Abbey welcoming, well supported and accessible, both in the Abbey Church and online.

Working as part of the Resident Team is more than a job; it is a way of life. You will live and work alongside colleagues and guests, sharing in daily tasks, worship and recreation.

You will support those leading and taking part in services, and ensure that individuals, groups and day visitors feel welcome in the Abbey Church. You will also maintain and operate the sound and audio-visual systems, train staff and volunteers to use them safely, and manage recordings and live-streams of services, including our daily YouTube services.

The role also involves looking after Abbey Church resources, supervising the Abbey Church volunteer and contributing to shared team responsibilities. Early and late shifts are part of the rhythm of Abbey life.

We are looking for someone with:

• A strong commitment to the ministry of hospitality and the common life, and a welcoming, pastoral approach to people of all backgrounds and circumstances
• Practical experience of operating sound and audio-visual systems in a live setting, and of resolving routine technical problems
• Experience of helping others use technical equipment safely and confidently
• Experience of supervising and supporting people in their work
• Good organisational and IT skills, with the ability to stay calm and flexible when the unexpected happens
• Emotional intelligence, compassion and warmth
• The ability to undertake the physical aspects of the role, including manual handling and moving furniture and equipment
• A willingness to participate in residential community life and provide cover for colleagues

Experience of preparing for worship and familiarity with equipment such as the Allen & Heath QU-16 digital mixing console would be welcome, but are not essential.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. The post-holder must be, or become, a member of Scotland’s Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme.

Due to the nature of this post, it will not be possible to consider applicants who do not already have the right to work in the United Kingdom.

BACKGROUND

Brag Enterprises is a Fife based charity supporting people, who in the main, are residing in disadvantaged areas of Fife to gain the training and employability skills to enable them to move into sustainable employment. We also work closely with communities to improve their economic resilience.

ROLE

BRAG is executing a strategic acquisition and merger of two existing companies to create a new self-sustaining social enterprise (CIC).

The post based at our site in Crosshill, will cover matters post-transition; the focus will shift to driving the agreed 3-Year Strategic Sales & Marketing Plan (2026–2029).

We are looking for someone who can manage a supported manufacturing workforce, oversee high-quality commercial embroidery and fulfilment operations, and actively build a B2B corporate client base focused on Social Value.

The post holder will report to Senior Operations Manager - Communities. We have premises across Fife, and you will be expected to engage with our teams at all sites on occasion as well as external stakeholders.

The main tasks and responsibilities are:

• Production and Supported Workforce Management
• Commercial Growth & Sales Execution (Years 1–3)
• Financial & Social Value Governance

ABOUT YOU

This will be a ground up operation so will be very much early stage growth. You will be a hands-on leader with previous management or supervisory experience who can support and manage a small team through this fledgling stage and help them grow to full capacity.

ORGANISATION PROFILE

BRAG Enterprises is an award-winning Fife based charity that supports people, who in the main, who are residing in disadvantaged areas of Fife to gain the training and employability skills to enable them to move into sustainable employment. We have worked for over 37 years with communities to improve their economic resilience. We own business centres in Crosshill and Methil that act as Community Enterprise Centres where we rent out affordable business space.

BRAG also have the Together Levenmouth Hub which is the first of our High Street regeneration projects where we have brought growth to Leven and its High Street with plans to grow the Together brand across Fife with a new site in Cowdenbeath opening very soon. The acquisition of Re-employ and one other entity means we will have plenty of opportunities for the right candidate.

BRAG are a Disability Leader and a Fair Work Employer.

Websites brag.co.uk togetherlevenmouth.co.uk re-employ.org.uk

We are recruiting 2 individuals to join our Walking Network Team.

The first is for a permanent post covering across the central belt.

The second is to cover the north of Scotland and is a temporary post to cover the postholder’s maternity leave. This post will be for 12 months starting in January 2027.

At Walking Scotland, we believe in the power of everyday walking and wheeling to transform lives and strengthen communities. We’re looking for a proactive, forward-thinking Development Officers to join the team, providing support for Walking Network members, forming strategic partnerships and administering awards through the Walking Network Fund.

You’ll use your skills and experience to deliver high-quality support to our Walking Network members who deliver walking and wheeling activities in their local areas, as well as supporting new membership and developing and promoting best practice resources and events.

About us

It’s an exciting time to join Walking Scotland. A year on from the launch of our new name and brand, and as we celebrate our 30th anniversary, we’re stepping confidently into a bold new chapter.

Walking Scotland is a charity that helps make walking and wheeling a part of everyday life. We promote the benefits of walking and wheeling on our physical, social and mental health. Our programmes connect communities and inspire positive behaviour change. We also improve places and spaces to walk and wheel.

We’re an advocate for making walking and wheeling inclusive. We work with partners and local communities to reduce barriers. This ensures everyone has the chance to walk and wheel everywhere they go. By focusing on walking and wheeling, we’re helping to solve some of Scotland’s biggest challenges, from health inequalities to the climate-nature emergency.

About the role

The Walking Network is a membership network of nearly 300 organisations and groups across Scotland, who deliver Health Walks and Strength and Balance sessions in their local areas. Members access high-quality training, resources, peer networking opportunities, funding and dedicated staff support through the Walking Network.

As one of three Development Officers giving regional support to Walking Network members, you’ll ensure that members receive bespoke advice and guidance from Walking Scotland.

You’ll develop new resources and good practice guides for members, and work closely with training colleagues on providing member access to high-quality courses. You’ll administer grant awards through the Walking Network Fund and strengthen the profile of the Walking Network through identifying case studies and stories, and attending partner events.

In addition, you’ll play a key role in increasing opportunities for members to network and collaborate, by working as a team to plan and run member events, such as webinars and in-person gatherings.