Our Communities are places where people with and without learning disabilities live, share and grow together. Our Edinburgh Community is made up of over 80 members - including people we support, employees, volunteers, long-term friends and members.
We are looking for someone with the leadership gifts, values and ambition to enable us to achieve our
2030 Strategy aims of:
- brilliant, person-centred support and housing for adults with learning disabilities, and
- beautiful community where people with and without learning disabilities share lives, homes, friendships and spiritual journeys together.
- effective organisation
This is a very varied role which includes both operational management and visible leadership. The Community Leader brings people together, leading Celebrations, spiritual spaces, role modelling the values of L’Arche and building a culture which empowers teams to flourish, as well as co-producing plans to develop the Community and the services which we provide. The Community Leader is also responsible for managing compliance, budgets, embedding systems, organisational processes and policies in the Edinburgh Community.
Alongside other Community Leaders across the UK and members of the National Team, you will also contribute to the development and delivery of projects focusing on: Finances, People, Care and Housing, to meet our ambitious 2030 Strategy.
But being Community Leader is more than just a job and we are looking for someone who wants to be part of a movement of hope and joy. In L'Arche, you will be part of changing the world, and you could be profoundly changed too.
Top job! Head of Community Engagement
- Part time
- £40,331 pro-rata
- On site: Isle of Tiree
- Closing 6th July 2026
Tiree Community Development Trust (known as “Urras Thiriodh”) are seeking a Head of Community Engagement to take on a lead role in delivering our community-focused services and engagement work in the beautiful and vibrant Inner Hebridean island of Tiree.
The newly created role combines management and direct service development and fundraising work and would suit a candidate with relevant experience and a pro-active approach looking to take on a challenge in a unique, bustling and diverse community development environment. Current key members of your team would include our Youth Activities Co-ordinator, Community Support Officer (working in an established partnership with CAB) and our Ranger. You’d join a strong established staff team with a track record of delivering vital community services, with the goal of ensuring the sustainable development of a small island community, making Tiree the best possible place to live, work and grow. The role involves working across our company group to support communications with key stakeholders, which includes supporting the use of Gaelic across our work and ensuring ongoing efforts to retain Gaelic as a living community language.
The role will play a key part in the ongoing delivery of our Community Development Plan – tireetrust.org.uk/the-development-plan
You will form part of the senior leadership team supporting (and occasionally deputising for) the Chief Exec, ultimately accountable to the Trust volunteer board of directors.
Top job! CEO
- Part time
- £42,500 pro-rata
- Remote: Home based with regular Falkirk District site visits
- Closing 24th June 2026
About FOSS: Friends of Scottish Settlers (FOSS - SC050254) envisions a Falkirk District that is multicultural, multilingual, and welcoming, where local people, organisations, and services are equipped, supported, and willing to cultivate wellbeing, solidarity, community, curiosity, and respect among newcomers and longtime residents. Through befriending and other voluntary activities, FOSS enables newcomers to Falkirk District to build links and bridges with other locals, shaping and making use of the knowledge, networks and services we all need to live full, self-determined lives.
FOSS builds fruitful relationships through a culture of integrity, respect, solidarity, empowerment, and welcome. We began as an informal befriending project for resettled Syrian families in 2016, and, primarily through a befriending model, now engage a range of newcomers to Falkirk District including refugees and people in the asylum system. With partnership working, targeted activities and programmes, fundraising, advocacy, and good information, FOSS enables local volunteers and newcomers to strengthen and proliferate support networks within our communities. This also helps us to act constructively together in response to rapidly changing world events and policy that impact our lives.
Purpose of the post: The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for the strategic leadership, operational management, and sustainability of FOSS. Working closely with the Board of Trustees, the postholder will ensure high-quality service delivery, strong partnerships, effective governance, and a clear strategic direction rooted in the lived experience of newcomers and volunteers.
The CEO will provide leadership to staff and volunteers, steward organisational resources responsibly, and represent FOSS as a trusted partner and advocate within Falkirk and beyond.
Community Connector – Long term conditions
- Full time or Part time
- £27,500 – £29,000
- On site: Community based across North Lanarkshire
- Closing 6th July 2026
Our Improving lives Initiative is an established model of community connectors for people living with long term conditions. You will join a team of Community Connectors to deliver a person-centred community support service for adults living with long term conditions, disabilities.
The role offers practical help, empowerment and early intervention support. It also plays a key part in improving mental wellbeing, reducing isolation, supporting smooth discharges from hospital, and linking individuals to sustainable long term community supports.
Skills and qualities
- Commitment to co production and amplifying lived experience in service design.
- Ability to build trust and work collaboratively with individuals, families, and partner agencies.
- Awareness of inclusive communication methods and accessibility needs.
- Confidence in gathering feedback and contributing to continuous improvement across NLDF’s Independent Living Initiative.
Project coordinator – Carer Breather
- Part time
- £29,427 pro-rata
- Hybrid: Motherwell
- Closing 6th July 2026
The Carer Breather fund is a funding initiative through NL Carers Together to support community and voluntary sector organisations in North Lanarkshire provide ongoing breaks and activities for unpaid carers.
North Lanarkshire Disability Forum (NLDF) successfully accessed this funding to allow us to engage with carers and those they care for, who are affected by disabilities and or long-term conditions.
NLDF are a member led organisation who support people living with a disability or long term condition in North Lanarkshire. We have been established since 1999 and have built up an excellent reputation in North Lanarkshire as a supportive service, who listen and strive to meet the needs of those we support.
Job description
Arranging and facilitating in person information and support sessions for unpaid carers, with the people they care for within our Carer Breather Project – The Little Care Hub (TLC)
The sessions will have three elements:-
- Time and space to share their own experience, ideas and views;
- Sharing information about available supports and services; Benefit maximisation, help with heating costs, Self Directed Support services including statutory budgets, community support.
- Health and wellbeing activities eg nutrition, music, mindfulness techniques, simple yoga, breathing, feel good techniques to support on going self management of good health and resilience.
Participants will have the opportunity to contribute to the ongoing programme.
- To provide quick feel-good strategies that can be used during and after sessions, linking into sessional supports with an emphasis on each activity being something new to help them in their caring role.
- To offer ways to participate and engage in local community, keeping participants informed of local support.
- Provide group in local accessible setting, clarify through consultation for best locations
Graphic Design & Creative Content Officer
- Full time
- £25,000 – £28,000
- Hybrid: Edinburgh
- Closing 13th July 2026
Big Hearts is looking to recruit a professional designer with a passion for storytelling through visual media, to work alongside our Marketing and Communications Staff Team.
Purpose of the role
The Graphic Design & Creative Content Officer primarily focuses on delivering brand design assets for print, digital and broadcasting in order to support the charity’s long-term goals. This new role will also help implement a clear and robust creative approach which elevates the Big Hearts’ brand and strengthens the charity’s reach and recognition across the community.
Location
Our office is located in the Wheatfield Stand, Tynecastle Park, Edinburgh, EH11 2NZ.
Hybrid working available, this will be discussed to suit both parties.
Responsibilities
The main duties of the role include:
- Produce brand assets for print and digital
- Bring creative concepts to life
- Support brand adoption by staff
Person specification
Essential skills & expertise required for this role include:
- Professional degree in graphic design or related field
- Proficiency in design software, including Adobe Creative Cloud
- Proven experience in articulating a brand across a range of print and digital assets
- Proven experience in creating artwork files for print
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload
Important info
- This role is subject to PVG scheme disclosure, which will be paid by Big Hearts.
- Two satisfactory references will be requested upon any offer of employment.
Equality & diversity statement
Big Hearts is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, race and religion or belief.
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Engagement and Membership Development Lead
- Part time
- £26,435 pro-rata
- Remote: Flexible remote working
- Closing 23rd July 2026
Scottish Mentoring Network is looking for an organised, proactive and people-focused Engagement and Membership Development Lead to help grow and support our national membership of mentoring projects across Scotland.
This varied part-time role will lead on member engagement, communications, online events and our annual members’ event, while also supporting key administrative and finance processes. You will help strengthen relationships with members, promote the value of SMN’s services and ensure our back-office systems run smoothly.
We are looking for someone with excellent communication and organisational skills, confidence working with a range of stakeholders, good digital skills and the ability to work independently as part of a small remote team. Experience of membership organisations, event management, digital marketing or the Scottish third sector would be an advantage.
The post is 28 hours per week, with flexible remote working, some in-person meetings, 23 days annual leave, 11 floating public holidays, a 6% employer pension contribution and a gross salary of £26,435 per annum.
Community Projects Officer
- Full time or Part time
- from £33,852
- On site: Isle of Tiree
- Closing 6th July 2026
Tiree Community Development Trust (known as “Urras Thiriodh”) are seeking a suitably experienced and skilled candidate to play a key role in development and delivery of community projects in the beautiful and vibrant Inner Hebridean island of Tiree.
This established role is based within our Projects and Services Team, and will take a lead on areas of project work within our company group, as part of a wider team delivering our Community Development Plan, and developing new income streams to support the future funding of the Trust. Current project work ongoing includes home energy efficiency initiatives, renewable energy development, and the development of community housing, and the eventual administration of that housing for affordable let to local residents.
The role will play a key part in the ongoing delivery of our Community Development Plan – tireetrust.org.uk/the-development-plan and would suit candidates who are strongly motivated by doing meaningful work to improve lives and sustainability of a close-knit community.
Lanarkshire Links is seeking to recruit a Social Media Officer to promote engagement and participation with younger mental health service users and carers aged 16-35 (not in school) in North Lanarkshire.
We are looking for someone who:
- Believes passionately in the power of the lived experience of mental health problems and in making recovery a reality. You should also understand the impact of stigma and discrimination associated with mental health problems and be serious about the need to challenge it.
- Is creative, enthusiastic and confident in storytelling and digital engagement. An excellent communicator, with the ability to tailor messages for different platforms and audiences.
- Proactive and process driven with the ability to improve and develop existing systems
- Have relevant qualification or experience.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in helping people with lived experience to influence positive change in mental health service design and delivery.
Trusts and Foundations Lead
- Full time or Part time
- £35,500 – £37,500
- Remote: Home-based
- Closing 13th July 2026
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.