We’re looking for Trustee Board Members

Capability Scotland works with people with complex and diverse needs, delivering exemplary care, support and education to meet the individual needs of the people we support.

Would you like to contribute to the work of Capability Scotland? We are looking to appoint new Trustees to complement the skills of our existing Board, to drive change and help us shape our strategic direction, giving clarity to our purpose, aims and objectives.

We are looking for a diverse range of people who may have an interest in helping us prepare for future challenges and demands. We would particularly welcome applications from candidates with expertise in Health & Social Care/Social Work, fundraising/marketing/communications, education and technology, as we explore the use of assistive technology and AI in the delivery of person centred care. We would also love to see applications from people with lived experience of disability.

Our Board’s responsibility is to ensure the highest standards of governance and provide oversight, scrutiny and support of the management of the organisation.

This is an exciting time to join the organisation. We are entering a period of ambitious growth and transformation, with plans underway to redevelop our largest residential service in Perth. Our Inclusive Community Project will enable us to continue delivering exemplary care, while creating a modern environment shaped by innovation and best practice. The insight and expertise of our Board are central to this journey, helping to ensure the development becomes a leading example of future focused care.

Capability Scotland is proud to operate Corseford College, the first and only college in Scotland dedicated specifically to young adults with multiple and complex disabilities. The achievements of our students are a powerful testament to the success of this pioneering model. As we look ahead, our Board will play a crucial role in supporting the college’s continued growth and development, ensuring that many more young people can benefit from this life changing opportunity.

The people we support are at the heart of everything we do and there may be the opportunity to become more involved across the many aspects of the organisation, helping to empower our people to have a voice, realise their ambitions and achieve their full potential. We continue to develop innovative, high quality solutions to address gaps in care and support provision.

This is a non-remunerated position, however, travel and subsistence expenses are available in accordance with our Expenses Policy.

Are you an experienced Trusts and Foundations fundraiser seeking an exciting role in the nature and rewilding sector? Are you looking for a friendly, flexible and values-driven organisation where you can make a tangible difference and advance your fundraising career? This opportunity could tick all your boxes!

ABOUT US

SCOTLAND: The Big Picture (SBP) is a charity dedicated to making rewilding happen, as a solution to the biodiversity and climate crises. We work across Scotland, from the mountains to the sea and from the remotest communities to our urban centres. Our vision is of a vast network of rewilded land and water, where wildlife flourishes and people thrive.

In the five years since we were founded, we’ve established ourselves as a leading force for rewilding in Scotland: a charity that achieves outsized impact through our powerful storytelling and innovative collaborations. We’re a small, agile and friendly team that works hard to:

• Drive support for rewilding – through our films, creative storytelling, conferences, training courses and political advocacy.
• Commit land and water to rewilding – by supporting over 100 landowners to enhance nature on their land, from crofts and community-owned sites to farms and large estates.

Learn more about SBP at: scotlandbigpicture.com

OUR FUNDRAISING

SBP is a growing organisation with an exciting portfolio of nature recovery projects across Scotland. Our key income streams include grants from charitable trusts, foundations and statutory bodies, philanthropic donations, corporate partnerships, regular giving and appeals. We have a strong track record in fundraising from trusts and foundations, and we are currently in receipt of grants from Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, the National Lottery Heritage Fund and other significant environmental funders.

Our Fundraising Team comprises a Rewilding Investment Lead (who develops corporate partnerships) and a Trusts and Foundations Lead, led by our Fundraising Manager.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As Trusts and Foundations Lead, you would establish and maintain relationships with a wide portfolio of charitable trusts and foundations, and be responsible for securing both project-specific and core income.

KEY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identifying and researching funding opportunities, including due diligence as appropriate.
• Networking, and building and stewarding relationships with prospective funders.
• Liaising with senior, project and finance staff to identify, prioritise and cost key fundraising needs.
• Managing a dynamic pipeline of applications matched to the agreed fundraising priorities.
• Preparing and submitting compelling expressions of interest and funding proposals, including accurate financial information as required.
• Processing grant offers and ensuring income is recorded accurately.
• Managing a schedule of reporting and stewardship deadlines to ensure timely feedback and thanks to funders.
• Securing progress updates from colleagues delivering funded work, in order to produce high-quality reports that meet funders’ requirements.
• Seeking feedback in relation to unsuccessful bids, in order to guide and strengthen future proposals.
• Maintaining accurate and comprehensive records on our fundraising CRM database.
• Contributing to the development of fundraising strategies, plans and campaigns.
• Participating fully in Fundraising and SBP team meetings, events and cross-team activities as appropriate.

At My Name’5 Doddie Foundation, we want to change the world. We believe motor neuron disease is not incurable. It’s just underfunded.

Building a community is at the heart of everything we do. Every conversation and every person has the potential to be a part of that community and bring us closer to a world free of MND

As our Events Fundraiser you will be crucial to achieving this. We’re looking for a passionate fundraiser who can turn local energy, events, and ideas into real impact.

You will be a crucial part of a dynamic team, working closely with our Senior Planning and Supporter Income Manager within the fundraising team. You will be a first point of contact for mass participation fundraising enquiries, build meaningful and lasting relationships and actively seek fundraising opportunities.

Our ideal candidate will have experience in relationship building with some fundraising, volunteering or events experience. You will have excellent communication and organisational skills, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and be dedicated to improving people’s lives.

The Pyramid at Anderston is a community owned and led anchor organisation. Our purpose is to MAKE ANDERSTON FLOURISH.

We offer a wide range of activities, services, and support to our local community and beyond, including community food, sports and wellbeing, adult learning, holiday clubs, and many community events.

We’re seeking a Head of Development who will play a vital role in delivering our core objectives and will be responsible for fundraising and income generation. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced person with a strong community focus and an entrepreneurial spirit to shape our work.

We are open to flexible working (min 21 hours to max 35 hours per week), to be agreed with the successful candidate. FTE £37,000 - £41,000 per annum, pro-rata for part-time hours. We are willing to consider freelance/self-employed applicants. It is expected there will be some evening and occasional weekend working. The postholder will be required to work in The Pyramid at least 2 days a week, with hybrid/home working by agreement.

About The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) is an independent membership organisation dedicated to the education, training and advancement of surgeons, dental surgeons, doctors, and various individuals throughout healthcare who are involved in the surgical care of patients. The College has a current membership approaching 33,000 and growing, with members spanning over 100 countries around the world.

From our founding in 1505, the College has been committed to the advancement of surgery and driving patient safety standards worldwide. In our 520-year history, there has never been a better time to join the College than now.

Working with us

At the College we aim to embrace views from across the organisation, sharing common goals and values for the betterment of healthcare through the advancement of surgical and dental professionals. We aim to develop teams that are reflective of the needs of our members and maximise the potential of every employee.

To reflect the varying needs across the organisation, we offer a range of policies and benefits for our workforce including a generous 42 days annual leave, flexible working practices, enhanced employer pensions contribution and various discounts throughout the College including the Ten Hill Place Hotel, 1505 Café and free entry to Surgeons’ Hall Museums.

If you’d like more information about this role, please contact recruitment@rcsed.ac.uk

About the Role

We are seeking an organised and detail-oriented Philanthropy Grants Officer to support the development and management of the College’s extensive Research, Grants and Fellowships portfolio.

Reporting to the Head of Development, you will play a central role in administering and developing funding opportunities that support surgical, dental and educational research and professional development. Working closely with colleagues across the College, Committee members, funders, researchers and external partners, you will oversee the full lifecycle of RCSEd’s grants programme, from application and assessment processes through to award management, reporting and stewardship.

This is a varied role offering the opportunity to work across research funding, governance, financial monitoring and stakeholder engagement, while helping to promote the impact of College-funded projects and opportunities. The role also contributes to the development of new funding initiatives and partnerships that enhance the support available to College Fellows and Members.

The role is based in Edinburgh with flexibility for hybrid working. Occasional travel and out-of-hours working may be required.

Experience/Qualifications/Key Skills

You will be educated to degree level or possess equivalent professional experience and have experience supporting grants, funding or award programmes, including administration, financial monitoring and stakeholder engagement.

You will have excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong analytical and numerical skills are essential, together with the ability to work confidently with financial information and spreadsheets.

You will be an effective communicator, capable of building positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and providing clear advice and guidance on funding opportunities and processes.

Experience within higher education, charity, medical research or related environments would be advantageous.

This role may particularly appeal to individuals with experience in grants, funding, awards, fellowships or programme administration who are looking to develop their career within a mission-driven organisation supporting research, education and professional development.

Award-winning animal charity, Pet Blood Bank UK, is recruiting for the position of Assistant Marketing Manager. You will play a key role in supporting the Marketing Manager and team to deliver the charity’s marketing and fundraising strategies, ensuring we continue to grow, raise awareness, and build our community. A strong understanding of marketing with a creative and proactive approach is essential for this position.

Background

Launched in 2007, Pet Blood Bank UK is the only charity that provides a blood bank service for all vets across the UK. As part of our charitable remit, our aim is to advance animal health and welfare and to relieve suffering by providing quick and convenient access to blood. Every unit of blood helps save up to four other lives, saving thousands of lives every year.

Our Values

Caring. Pioneering. Real. These are the values Pet Blood Bank UK is built upon. Our values bind us together as a charity and guide everything we do. We expect every team member to know, understand and embody our values, helping to build our reputation as a pioneering, caring and practical charity. Read more about our values.

What you’ll do

• Work closely with the Marketing Manager to deliver the marketing strategy for the year in line with the overall strategy for the charity
• Take responsibility for defined projects within the marketing plan, delivering against agreed goals and objectives.
• As a custodian of our brand, you will ensure everything we do is in alignment with our brand identity and values
• Contribute to the creation and delivery of marketing campaigns to raise awareness and grow the charity
• Support the marketing team to thrive within their roles, ensuring they have the tools needed to deliver their work, as well as reviewing and approving any materials and communications they produce
• Support the marketing team and Senior Management Team in the absence of the Marketing Manager
• Work closely with the Marketing Manager and marketing team to deliver the fundraising strategy for the year
• Work with the team to deliver the events strategy for the year, including attending events across the year
• Support the delivery of our customer and volunteer strategies
• Oversee KPIs for the department and produce regular performance reports
• Take part in a rota to monitor social media channels across the weekend

What we need

We’re looking for someone creative who has a good all round understanding of marketing. This is a varied role with the opportunity to get involved in many different aspects of marketing. Good organisational skills, excellent copywriting, and a strong attention to detail are essential.

We’re looking for someone who has:

• A marketing or business qualification, or equivalent experience
• Minimum three years of experience in a marketing role
• A passionate, proactive, and creative approach
• A high level of personal motivation and passion for the cause
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentation or media skills
• The ability to work under pressure with competing priorities
• A passion for supporting and helping to grow a team

What’s in it for you

In return, we offer full training, competitive salary with pay progression, contributory pension scheme, lifestyle rewards, and 30 days annual holidays (pro rata, including bank holidays).

Further details

This is a permanent part-time role based in our Dunfermline office, working 24 hours per week, ideally 6 hours per day across 4 days. Hours can be discussed at interview.

This role involves taking part in a 1 in 3 rota to monitor our social media channels over the weekend, which we expect takes no more than one hour across the two days. If you are on duty, you will finish one hour earlier on your last working day of the week before.

Occasional travel will be involved to attend donation sessions, events, our Loughborough office, and other marketing related activities that could take place across the UK.

Somebody Cares Scotland is an Aberdeen-based charity dedicated to restoring dignity to people in need across the city and surrounding communities. Through its furniture provision service, food bank, and practical support programmes, the charity helps individuals and families facing challenging circumstances to establish safe, comfortable homes and access essential resources.

As the organisation continues to grow its impact, Somebody Cares Scotland is now seeking an experienced and motivated Fundraising Development Lead to establish and lead its fundraising function. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future sustainability of the charity and play a key role in enabling its services to reach even more people in need.

The successful candidate will be the organisation’s dedicated fundraising professional, responsible for developing and implementing a fundraising strategy that creates sustainable income growth and long-term financial resilience. Working closely with the Chief Executive Officer and Board, you will identify opportunities across trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships, and other appropriate income streams, building the foundations of a successful fundraising programme from the ground up.

A key aspect of the role will involve researching and developing relationships with prospective funders, preparing high-quality funding applications and proposals, and managing the full funding cycle from prospecting and application through to stewardship and reporting. You will work to strengthen existing relationships with supporters while identifying and securing new opportunities that align with the charity’s mission, values, and ambitions.

The role will also involve establishing the systems, processes, and infrastructure required to support a growing fundraising function. This includes implementing effective donor management and reporting systems, creating stewardship frameworks, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring all fundraising activity complies with relevant legislation, regulations, and best practice standards.

Working collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation, you will help articulate the impact of Somebody Cares Scotland’s work through compelling case studies, evidence-led storytelling, and meaningful supporter communications. You will also act as an ambassador for the charity, representing the organisation at networking opportunities, partnership meetings, and stakeholder events throughout the region.

The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience of securing income through trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships, major donors, or related fundraising disciplines, together with a proven ability to manage the complete fundraising cycle. You will be a strategic thinker with excellent written communication skills, capable of translating complex operational activity into compelling cases for support that inspire confidence and investment.

This is a rare opportunity to join Somebody Cares Scotland at a pivotal point in its development and to shape a fundraising function from day one. For the right candidate, it offers the chance to leave a lasting legacy, helping to secure the future of a charity that is transforming lives across Aberdeen through compassion, dignity, and practical support.

About Waverley Care

Waverley Care is Scotland’s leading HIV and hepatitis C charity. Guided by the voices and experiences of the people we support, our work helps shape vital services and influences national policy on sexual health and blood-borne viruses.

Our vision is a Scotland where everyone living with, or at risk of, HIV and hepatitis C is treated with dignity, acceptance, and respect. Through our services, we create safe spaces where people can connect, share experiences, and build confidence. We work to end isolation and support people affected by HIV or hepatitis C to live well. You can find out more about the work we do at our website: waverleycare.org

Role

As a Fringe Volunteer Coordinator, you will provide a key role in our festival activities, working with and supporting volunteers, liaising with performers and festival colleagues, and leading our on-site bucket collections.

Full training to succeed in the role will be provided and flexibility will be required. You’ll receive Waverley Care t-shirts and jacket to wear when working, and a Pleasance staff pass, which allows first-come first-served access to live shows which are not sold out.

Responsibilities include:

• Brief, support and supervise Waverley Care’s bucket shaking volunteers at each shift.

• Work with bucket shaking volunteers to actively collect donations from Fringe audiences.

• Motivate and inspire volunteers to grow our festival fundraising income.

• Engage performers to support our fundraising efforts through show announcements.

• Make and maintain good working relationships with Pleasance and Edinburgh University Students' Association staff and ensure that all collections are carried out in accordance with their requirements.

• Support Waverley Care’s Fringe Fundraising Coordinator with volunteer recruitment.

• Monitor stock levels at the festival and liaise with office-based staff to replenish materials.

• Ensure donations, materials and contactless donation devices are secure at all times.

• Follow Waverley Care’s and The Pleasance’s health and safety policies and procedures.

• Respect personal data and comply with Waverley Care’s data protection policies.

• Undertake any other duties, which may be reasonably required. These may be at other Fringe venues which Waverley Care has a working relationship with.

About You

You’ll be enthusiastic, reliable and adaptable. You will be confident in sharing facts about HIV, highlighting the important work of Waverley Care and explaining how the public’s donations can support this. You’ll have great organisational skills, and you’ll be keen to work as part of a busy and dedicated team. You will also have great communication skills, and you’ll be looking forward to building relationships with colleagues, volunteers, performers, venues and audience members.

You will have customer service, fundraising, volunteer management or charity experience. You may be interested in a career in the charity sector, volunteer management or festival organisation. Whatever your experience, you’ll be eager to learn new skills and information across fundraising and volunteer management.