The Green Action Trust is a trusted delivery partner for the Scottish Government and a wide range of stakeholders including local authorities, regional partnerships, landowners, environmental groups, and local communities. We are passionate about delivering positive environmental and social change in Scotland and are seeking candidates who have a similar passion to help us deliver and grow our activities.
To meet our objectives, the expectations of our partners, and to play our part in responding to the twin crises of climate change and biodiversity loss, we are pleased to be recruiting for a Head of Programme Management. This role will be critical in driving the implementation and impact of ambitious programmes and pilots that regenerate and create sustainable places to deliver environmental and social benefits.
The Head of Programme Management will provide a team management role alongside strategic guidance, accountability, transparency and stakeholder engagement, whilst ensuring that programmes are delivered in alignment with our organisational purpose.
At the Green Action Trust we believe that staff should enjoy their work. We support a strong work life balance through flexible and hybrid working, training and support, a range of staff activities throughout the year and a strong employee support package.
This is a permanent, full time position, based from our office in Stepps, North Lanarkshire. Due to travel across Scotland, a clean driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.
Edinburgh Food Project, established in 2012, is a registered charity dedicated to alleviating food poverty in Edinburgh. Their work is built on three important principles - relief, support and change.
Operating seven foodbanks across the city, Edinburgh Food Project provides immediate relief from hunger and worry for people who simply don’t have enough money to live on. They also run a money advice service and are able to directly support people who need help with debt, budgeting and benefits.
The change element of their work is another vital part of what they do. For Edinburgh Food Project, it’s important to advocate and argue for long term change. They want nothing less than to find ways to create an Edinburgh without poverty, where everyone what they need to thrive
The role
Edinburgh Food Project is seeking a visionary Chief Executive Officer to lead the organisation into its next chapter of growth and impact. Over the past decade, EFP has flourished, providing essential services such as a network of foodbanks and a highly regarded money advice service. These efforts have delivered immediate and ongoing relief to thousands across Edinburgh while addressing deep-rooted issues of poverty and inequality.
The incoming CEO will have the opportunity to build on EFP’s strong foundation, driving strategic development, enhancing visibility, and fostering inclusive and collaborative partnerships with donors, stakeholders, and local authorities. With a commitment to innovation and growth, the CEO will lead the implementation of EFP’s business strategy, ensuring the organisation continues to thrive and adapt to the needs of the community.
Key responsibilities include overseeing governance and compliance, ensuring financial sustainability, and driving operational excellence. The role also encompasses inspiring and managing a dedicated team of staff and volunteers, fostering a culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and values-driven leadership.
The person
The ideal candidate will be an experienced senior leader, preferably from the charity or community support sector, with a strong track record in strategic and operational management, including finance, governance, and HR oversight. They will excel in financial planning, income generation, and implementing sustainable growth strategies to enhance organisational resilience.
Strong communication and networking skills are essential, enabling effective collaboration at all levels of government and with key stakeholders. A compassionate leader, they will foster a supportive and empowering team environment while working effectively with a Board of Trustees.
Knowledge of safeguarding policies and a commitment to protecting vulnerable individuals are vital. Desirable experience includes developing social enterprises, working with volunteers, and contributing within the anti-poverty sector.
Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway are a charitable organisation dedicated to nurturing and strengthening the third sector, championing social enterprise, and promoting volunteering. Their mission is to empower organisations and initiatives that work tirelessly to enhance the quality of life for individuals and communities across Dumfries and Galloway. By fostering collaboration and supporting development, they continue to strive in creating a resilient and impactful sector that drives positive social change.
The organisation also acts as a vital link between the third sector and community planning, ensuring the voices of organisations and the people they serve are heard and represented. Their work underpins the efforts of those committed to addressing challenges, promoting equality, and creating opportunities for all in our region.
What does Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway need from you?
The role seeks an experienced, compassionate and enabling leader to join the team as embarking on the delivery of a new Prospectus to 2027. The successful person is likely to bring strong understanding of the third sector, along with excellent strategic planning, performance and relationship building skills across internal and external stakeholders. As well as leading the largest range of portfolios with skilled and experienced colleagues, this role also deputises for their Chief Executive and holds several specific representative roles in that capacity, so experience of contributing to strategic decision making, applying knowledge of wider contexts and collaborative working will all be of benefit to the successful post holder.
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Bursting with energy, passion and personality, Glasgow is Scotland’s cultural and sporting powerhouse and one of Europe’s most vibrant and dynamic cities. As the UK’s first UNESCO City of Music, Scotland’s first UNESCO Learning City, and the only city to have been named European Capital of Sport twice, Glasgow is home to world-class museums, galleries and attractions, a rich architectural heritage and a thriving and diverse food and drink scene. Glasgow’s outstanding programme of year-round events and festivals is recognised globally, and the city is a first-choice destination for nearly four million tourists every year.
As one of Scotland’s largest charities, Glasgow Life is at the heart of this wonderful city. We work to promote the life-changing benefits of culture, physical activity and sport, as well as promoting Glasgow to a global audience.
Working across museums, libraries, the arts, music, physical activity and sport, learning, and heritage programmes, we are committed to ensuring everyone benefits from the life-changing experience of participating in culture, physical activity and sport. Our passionate colleagues and volunteers provide support and inspiration for the people of Glasgow, enabling them to access the experiences that matter most to them.
The primary focus of the Chief Executive of Glasgow Life is to maximise the positive impacts the charity has in Glasgow and Scotland, leading the delivery of the city’s innovative strategies for culture, libraries, physical activity and sport, events, and tourism, as well as contributing to Glasgow’s wider heritage strategies and community planning.
The Chief Executive is also responsible for nurturing and further developing relationships with key Scottish, UK and international stakeholders for the benefit of Glasgow Life.
The Chief Executive drives our high-performance culture, ensuring our charity delivers against it ambitious vision, mission and purpose.
Key responsibilities include:
We are looking for a dynamic leader with exceptional communication and influencing skills, combined with the ability to manage complex relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders both internally and externally.
Experience of working in a political environment and strong working knowledge of the challenges facing the public and charitable sectors in Scotland will be highly advantageous.
Please note that under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 this post is politically restricted.
As part of Glasgow Life’s employment checks, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a Disclosure Scotland check.
Declaration of Interest applies.
Diversity matters at Glasgow Life
We're determined to reflect the extraordinary diversity of Glasgow in our workforce. Glasgow Life is on a journey to develop a workplace that reflects the communities we serve. Where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We're a Disability Confident and Carer Positive employer and invite candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Read more about our commitment to equality and diversity on our website. glasgowlife.org.uk/the-small-print/an-inclusive-employer
About Us
West Lothian Foodbank has been providing emergency food parcels to those in the community most in need since 2012. West Lothian Foodbank is a local organisation which collaborates with people across the county, supporting anyone who doesn’t have enough money to afford the essentials. We provide emergency food to those who are hungry or at risk of hunger. We make time for a cup of tea, treating people with dignity and connecting them to the wider support they need to address the underlying causes of their crisis. We collaborate with our partners, bringing services to where people need them in their community. We are part of the Trussell network. Together we share a vision for a UK where everyone has the basic essentials to survive.
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity to help West Lothian Foodbank realise its vision to end the need for Foodbanks and poverty in West Lothian. We are seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to join our team as a Charity Fundraiser. In this role, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing fundraising campaigns and events to generate financial support for our organization. You will proactively create and grow fundraising income opportunities with individuals, corporate partners, grant-giving trusts and foundations, and community groups. You will be at the heart of our local community, bringing our cause to life and building lasting donor relationships.
Through your fundraising expertise, you will have a proven history of building relationships with corporate partners, individuals and other donors to achieve and exceed annual income targets and KPI’s. You will have demonstrable experience in creating and crafting compelling proposals and appeals that successfully engage and attract donations from new and existing supporters.
About our organisation
West Lothian Foodbank is a local organisation which works with people across the county, supporting anyone who doesn’t have enough money to afford the essentials. During 2024 we have supported 7,660 people with emergency food parcels to those who are hungry or at risk of hunger. We make time for a cup of tea, treating people with dignity and connecting them to the wider support they need to address the underlying causes of their crisis. We work alongside our partners, bringing services to where people need them in their community. We are part of Trussell network. Together we share a vision for a UK where no one needs a food parcel to survive.
Role Purpose:
The Operations Coordinator plays a critical role in supporting the daily operations of the foodbank, managing and coordinating volunteers, and ensuring the smooth delivery of services to clients. This role involves a combination of leadership, organisational, and people management skills to effectively manage both volunteer activities and foodbank operations.
CoMoUK is the national charity for the public benefit of shared transport such as car clubs and bike and e-scooter share schemes. We work collaboratively with the national, regional, transport and local authorities as well as the private sector to further these social, economic and environmental benefits. We do this via stakeholder engagement, research, consultancy and policy work as well as projects in the field.
The Consultancy and Research Officer post will work in depth on our consultancy reports, research projects and new policy and guidance documents. This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking for a role with variety and scope to develop skills within in a fast moving, low carbon sector.
The location of the role is home-based in the UK. CoMoUK staff all work remotely in various locations across the UK.
Almond Enterprises Limited (AEL) is seeking Board Members from candidates with a keen interest in driving the strategic direction and growth of the organisation to maximise its benefit to the local community. This is a voluntary role with no financial remuneration however travel expenses will be reimbursed.
AEL is a wholly owned subsidiary of Almond HA, and is an established social enterprise, working for over fifteen years to provide cleaning and environmental services throughout West Lothian.
Much has been achieved by AEL since its inception, however we recognise that it has the ability and resources to do much more. As a subsidiary of Almond HA, it has the ability to deliver real impact within the community and to assist the parent company in achieving the aims of its community impact strategy.
The subsidiary receives support from the Almond HA Board and senior management team. Almond HA delivers large programmes of planned and cyclical maintenance works and there is significant opportunity for AEL to deliver additional workstreams. We are also keen to create training and employability opportunities for our local communities. AEL is a Real Living Wage employer, and it is proposed that as the scope of services increase the terms and conditions offered to the team will be enhanced.
Having recently appointed a new Chair of the AEL Board, the roles of Board member represent an exciting opportunity to help lead AEL through a period of significant growth as it looks to realise its significant potential and increase its considerable positive impact within West Lothian. Commitment, enthusiasm and relevant experience are valuable assets. We would welcome all applications and particularly from those with knowledge or experience in the following areas which will help deliver our new 3-year Business Plan which will launch this year:
• Managing and delivering property related services
• Finance
• Legal
• Third sector knowledge
Ideally, we are looking for individuals with an appetite and drive to help AEL increase its activity and range of services. We would love to hear from you if you think you can bring added value, experience, and leadership to the Board. Previous experience as a Board member is not required as induction and training will be provided. The Board currently meets remotely twice each year and twice in person – in the early evening.
Do you have the passion and drive to make a positive difference to tenants and communities, and lead the largest West Lothian based Housing Association on its journey from good to great?
Almond Housing Association is based in Livingston and has an exciting opportunity for the right individual to join its Board of Management. We also have positions available on the Board of our subsidiary company, Almond Enterprises Limited. These are voluntary roles with no financial remuneration however travel expenses will be reimbursed.
Almond Housing Association
Almond HA owns over 2,500 properties, 655 garages, and delivers a factoring service for 176 properties. With a rental income in excess of £13m and over 45 employees, Almond HA is a values-driven organisation with a mission to deliver ‘homes, people and communities to be proud of’. We are looking for enthusiastic, community-minded and suitably skilled individuals to join our Board of Management, which is responsible for overall governance and financial management, business development and growth, investment in housing, related services and its people.
Commitment and relevant experience are valued as much as knowledge and qualifications. The successful applicant will be required to work with fellow Board members and the senior team and have an ability to grasp complex issues quickly, make considered and informed decisions and have the ability to challenge constructively in a Board environment.
Applicants will be required to demonstrate ability and a proven track record in their chosen profession or other relevant experience. To complement the existing range of expertise on the Board and to fill a recent vacancy, we would be particularly keen to hear from applicants that have professional or personal experience in the following area which also supports our new 5-year Business Plan which will launch in April 2025:
• Development and regeneration
Additional skills and experience in the following areas would also be welcomed:
• Tenant perspective/customer focus
• Digital – technical aspects and cyber security
Almond HA Board members are expected to attend evening meetings five times during the year, and two strategy meetings at our Livingston office. Additionally, Board members are expected to undertake relevant training from time to time. An Induction programme, training and Board ‘buddy’ will be provided. The successful applicant will join the Board to fill a recent casual vacancy.
Join our team!
We’re looking for someone who really knows their stuff on all things digital to join our team. Your primary role will be to look after our social media channels, our Scouts Scotland website and handle email communications to both our members and marketing audiences.
You’ll be a creative storyteller, be a whizz at social media, keep up with digital trends and have a marketing mindset. We don’t expect you to tick every box but we’re looking for someone enthusiastic and eager to learn.