This is an excellent opportunity for you to join Scottish Book Trust as a Writing Communities Co-ordinator (Writer Development). The position offers flexible, part-time working within our Writing Communities Team.

Scottish Book Trust is a national charity that believes books, reading and writing have the power to change lives. A love of reading inspires creativity, improves employment opportunities, mental health and wellbeing and is one of the most effective ways to help break the poverty cycle. We work towards a Scotland where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive through literacy.

What we offer

• Part time, permanent role
• Competitive salary
• Flexible hybrid working between home and our Edinburgh City Centre Office, with great access by train, bus, and tram
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Company Sick Pay
• Pension with 5% employer contributions
• Death in service benefit
• Free access to employee assistance programme

Scottish Book Trust’s Writing Communities programme supports writers with advice, funding, professional development opportunities, retreats and mentoring. Our Writer Development programme includes the New Writers Awards, Scots Language Publication Grant, and the 50-Word Fiction competition. We work in partnership with a range of organisations to provide support tailored to the needs of writers, including Gaelic Books Council, Edinburgh International Book Festival, Push the Boat Out, Society of Authors and the Edinburgh University of Glasgow.

The Writing Communities Co-ordinator (Writer Development) supports the efficient running of the Writer Development programme. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that communication with writers and partners is effective, efficient, and appropriately tailored to individual needs. The role is responsible for organising annual panel meetings and supporting the New Writers programme each year, including supporting the organisation of the annual Showcase event.

This is a unique opportunity to join a growing and well-established charity, to work as part of an inclusive, supportive team culture and to make a real, often life-changing difference in the lives of our participants. Our work is meaningful, varied and challenging, and in return, you will be able to contribute to the organisation’s strategy and direction, have opportunities for self-development and training and benefit from our comprehensive staff support package.

Venture Scotland offers a long-term, outdoor-based personal development programme which empowers young people aged 16-30, and people in addiction recovery, who face complex and difficult challenges in their lives, to create and sustain change.

We focus on the physical, mental and emotional wellbeing of our participants, working with them both in group and 1-2-1 settings, to make lasting changes in their lives and help them play a positive role in their communities.

We are seeking an Outreach and Support Worker who identifies with our values of Trust, Respect, Belonging, Empowering and Compassion to work alongside our partners Move On and Elevate, to recruit and support a diverse range of people from the Glasgow recovery community into and through our Venture On To Recovery programmes.

This role will include building on our existing network of referral partners working with young people aged 16-30, to allow us, in the future, to recruit and support a diverse range of people into and through our young people’s programmes and delivering our Next Steps programme to support young people into positive destinations.

The role will also include building a network of local referrers, public speaking to interested groups, staff teams and funders, presenting our programmes in engaging and creative ways to people interested in joining our programmes and supporting them on their journey with Venture Scotland and beyond. You’ll also get a chance to get out and experience our outdoor activities alongside our groups.

Do you want to work in a supportive team who really care about the people we are helping? Do you want to work in an organisation who listens, values everyone’s views and cares about the health and wellbeing of their staff? Do you understand the transformative effect of the outdoors? Are you passionate about #ChangingLivesOutdoors?

This role is considered ‘regulated work’ as it involves activities with both children and protected adults. Under our safeguarding policy, this role will require a PVG.

If you are applying for this role you need to prove that you have the right to live and work in the UK. If you do not possess this right, then your application will not be considered.

**Please note - Unfortunately, we are not able to support sponsorship to work in the UK at this time**

Forth Valley Inclusion is a Charity established in 2013 by representatives of the churches and other faith communities in the Stirling area.

The charity works in partnership with the Scottish Prison Service (SPS) and operates Visitor Centres at HMP / YOI Stirling and HMP Glenochil.

The aim of the Visitor Centres is to provide a safe, supportive, friendly and welcoming environment for families and others visiting those in custody. The centres offer refreshments, a children’s play area and a place to sit and take a breath. Support is provided by staff and trained volunteers to ensure experiences of prison visiting are less stressful and more positive thereby encouraging more frequent visits and maintaining family ties in order to reduce re-offending, increase the stability of children's lives and achieve positive long-term outcomes for all of the family.

The Centres are funded through a grant from the Scottish Government enabling the employment of a small staff team and has successfully secured additional funding, including Lottery funding to support its services over the next 3 years. Staff work alongside volunteers to enable a range of activities and events, encourage family engagement and provide advice and information. The team works closely with the Prison Service staff, make referrals to other agencies as appropriate, undertakes outreach services and supports families to access digital resources.

We are currently hiring two positions (30 hours per week and 14 hours per week) for the role of Visitor Centre Worker for our centres in HMP/YOI Stirling and HMP Glenochil. These roles have responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the Visitor Centres with significant interface with clients, volunteers, SPS and partner agencies.

The Iona Community is seeking an Abbey Administrator to provide the efficient administration and communication that keep our activities on Iona running smoothly.

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 provide administrative support across the Abbey Team and be an initial point of contact for general enquiries by phone, by email and in person. Working with the Bookings Co-ordinator, you will help manage guest bookings, room allocations and guest lists, ensuring that arrangements are in place to meet guests’ needs.

The role also includes working with the Finance Team to process island financial transactions and keep accurate records, and supporting the Iona Community Prayer Circle. You will work closely with colleagues on the island and on the mainland, and will have considerable day-to-day autonomy.

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
• A proven track record of providing quality administrative support in an office environment
• Excellent IT skills, particularly in Microsoft 365
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven organisational and numeracy skills, with close attention to detail
• The ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team
• The ability to maintain a high degree of responsibility and confidentiality
• The ability to handle competing demands, adapt to change and work well under pressure
• Emotional intelligence, compassion and warmth
• A willingness to live in a residential community and cover for colleagues when necessary
• Awareness of, and sympathy with, the Iona Community’s Christian commitment, purpose and values

Experience of customer service, managing financial transactions (including cash handling) and software such as Canva, Xero, CiviPlus or Freetobook would be welcome, but is 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.

The Iona Community is seeking an Abbey Housekeeper to lead our housekeeping team and help make Iona Abbey a clean, well-organised and welcoming home for guests, staff and volunteers.

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.

Working with a Deputy Housekeeper and up to four volunteers, you will take part in all cleaning duties and ensure that the Abbey accommodation, Welcome Centre toilets and other Community properties on Iona are kept to a high standard. You will also ensure the smooth running of the Refectory and Scullery, working with the Kitchen Team.

This is also an important guest-facing role. For many guests, the housekeeping team is the most visible team at the Abbey, and you will often be the first person they turn to with a question between programme activities. The post involves early and late shifts in line with the flow of Abbey life.

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 cleaning, ideally in a hospitality setting
• Proven ability to supervise and support people and to lead by example
• Well-developed organisational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ideally from a customer-facing environment
• A good understanding of Health & Safety and environmental regulations
• The ability to work well under pressure, adapt to change and take independent initiative
• The ability to undertake a hands-on role involving some physical work and manual handling
• A willingness to live in a residential community and cover for colleagues when necessary
• Awareness of, and sympathy with, the Iona Community’s Christian commitment, purpose and values

Experience of managing volunteers and good computer skills, including Microsoft 365, 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.

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.

The Iona Community is seeking a committed Christian to lead our residential and religious community at Iona Abbey.

Working as part of the Resident Team is more than a job; it is a way of life. As Abbey Warden, you will provide leadership, pastoral care and spiritual support to the Abbey’s staff and volunteers, nurturing a vibrant and healthy community for all who live, work and visit here.

You will ensure that the Abbey is a place of welcome, rest, hospitality and challenge, maintaining the daily rhythm of worship and supporting creative, meaningful programmes. As a member of our Senior Management Team, you will help to shape the work of the wider Community, and you will be our senior public representative on Iona and Mull.

We are looking for someone with:

• A good knowledge of the Iona Community and a deep commitment to the Common Life, including the ministry of radical hospitality
• Significant experience of team leadership and of planning and leading worship
• Experience of providing pastoral or spiritual support and of delivering creative programmes
• Emotional intelligence, compassion, warmth and flexibility
• A willingness to live in a residential community

Being a committed Christian with a clear passion for, or understanding of, the Iona Community’s commitment to incarnational spirituality is an occupational requirement for this role.

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.