Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is seeking candidates for a new role within the Fundraising Team.

The Individual Giving Officer will help our teams across our visited sites optimise donated income from visitors and supporters. If you love Scotland’s history and want to ensure that it is protected, understood and enjoyed by everyone, this role will give you a chance to make that possible for generations to come.

By using your skills with people, fundraising and marketing, you will help us understand our audiences and increases our philanthropic income from across Scotland. This is a new role that will build on our work to enable donations across our visited sites, via our website and to become ready for fundraising appeals to a wide audience.

You will be engaging with knowledgeable and passionate colleagues, visitors and supporters to help keep Scotland’s story going.

About the role

The primary focus of the role is to advance fundraising from individuals through a number of channels including donations at our properties in care, website driven donations, future appeals and campaigns. In addition to building on existing income streams, the Officer will help identify new audiences and channels with the small fundraising team.

Over the last 3 years the Fundraising Team has trialled several options to enable donations at our historic sites across Scotland (from world famous castles to remote archaeological sites). It is now time to scale up our operations and ensure that our service to colleagues and donors is all that it can be.

With the launch of new websites and a new CRM system, this is a great time to join the team to maximise our reach to potential supporters and see results. You will work alongside Operations, Finance and Marketing teams to ensure excellent service to colleagues and an inspiring donor journey.

About you

You will be passionate about the power of philanthropy and have experience in fundraising or marketing for income generation. You will take pride in working constructively with colleagues in other areas to find the right pathway to enabling donations. Your experience of working with relevant data to help identify and monitor fundraising opportunities will contribute not only to Individual Giving activities but the wider areas of major donations and appeals. This will require excellent communications skills for face-to-face conversations and fundraising messages on digital platforms. You will be an organised team worker committed to delivering excellent service and someone who can scan the horizon to see the next opportunity. You will be happy to travel across Scotland. The details of essential and desirable criteria can be found in the job description.

Interested?

Visit our website to view the full job description and for information about applying online for this interesting and exciting opportunity.

Greener Kirkcaldy is a community-led charity working locally to bring people together, take positive action on the climate emergency and support people through fuel poverty and food insecurity. We deliver a range of projects, events and skills training to achieve the needs and goals of local people – building resilience as a community and working towards a future where everyone can live better and tread more lightly on our planet.

Based in the heart of Kirkcaldy – with a community building, training kitchen, bike shop and garden – we carry out activities across Kirkcaldy and work with partners to deliver projects across Fife.

Our Communications Team helps Greener Kirkcaldy engage with our local community. The team manages and promotes a busy programme of events. They promote activities and run campaigns. They manage our website, social media channels and engage with the media. They also produce posters, flyers, leaflets and publications like our annual report.

The Communications Team consists of our Communications Lead, Communications & Events Coordinator and a Communications Assistant. The team are supported by several media volunteers as well as contractors including a graphic designer and videographer.

The Role

We are looking for a self-motivated professional communicator to lead our communications team. You will have excellent communication skills and be able to lead a small team. You will ensure that communications are effective, well planned and delivered on budget. You will be able to develop best practice across the organisation.

You will also play a key role in the delivery of the Climate Action Fife partnership programme.

Working at Greener Kirkcaldy

We want our town to be a good place to live and work. We believe in a future where everyone has a say in what happens locally, people are working together to protect our environment and those in hardship are supported to live well. That includes our staff and volunteers.

Working at Greener Kirkcaldy involves being part of a positive, collaborative and social team. Our culture is really important to us. We promote equality, diversity and openness. We have a strong focus on staff wellbeing and development and encourage staff initiative and ideas.

Benefits of working for Greener Kirkcaldy

• Flexible and hybrid working
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and sick pay
• Excellent wellbeing, training and development opportunitiesGenerous annual leave, with the flexibility to take time off at times that matter most to you
• Social events
• Diversity and inclusion

We want Greener Kirkcaldy to be an inclusive and diverse charity where everyone feels supported, valued and able to be themselves. We take part in Fife Centre for Equalities’ Equality Pathfinders programme. We also take part in the Race Equality Environmental Programme facilitated by CEMVO Scotland. Our Equalities Action Plan sets out the steps we are taking to improve diversity and inclusion.

To achieve our vision of Kirkcaldy as a greener and fairer place to live, we need a diverse team. We encourage applications from people of any background. We know that our sector particularly lacks staff and volunteers with Minority Ethnic backgrounds and disabled people. If you identify as Minority Ethnic or have a disability, we welcome your application.

Could you help build the partnerships, projects and momentum needed to reconnect people and nature across the National Park through a new, landscape-scale nature restoration initiative?

This is an exciting time to explore new opportunities, take on rewarding challenges, and work with a team united by a passion for people and nature.

Loch Lomond & The Trossachs Countryside Trust (LLTCT) was established in 2012 as a charitable company focussing on improving the natural environment, connecting communities and delivering health and well-being activities within the National Park. LLTCT is a small team of experienced staff supported by committed volunteers delivering a wide range of benefits to nature and people. We have brought extensive experience, knowledge and connections in nature restoration through working with over 30 land managers, community groups, charities, local businesses and statutory bodies on Wild Strathfillan (a 50,000-hectare landscape-scale project).

We now need to build capacity within the team to further develop our people and community-focussed work.

Working in partnership with Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority and RSPB Scotland, LLTCT has committed to the exciting new Loch Lomond & The Trossachs Landscape Connections (LLTLC) Initiative, funded by The National Heritage Lottery Fund. This focuses on accelerating restoration of our woodland mosaic, addressing shared threats, and maximising shared opportunities for people and communities across three existing landscape partnerships (Wild Strathfillan, The Great Trossachs Forest, Lomond Rainforest).

Find out more: trustinthepark.org/wildstrathfillan

• Job Title: Landscape Connections Community Development Officer
• Contract: 18-month Fixed term contract
• Hours: 29.6 hours per week (0.8 FTE)
• Salary: £30,385 FTE, pro-rated salary £24,308
• Start date: June 2026
• Pension: Employer contributes 7% of salary
• Annual leave: 28 days plus 10 days public holidays (pro-rated)
• Probation period: 6 months
• Reporting to: Programme Manager (People & Communities)
• Work base: Blended home and office-based working with desk space at National Park Authority offices in Balloch. Expectation of regular time spent in communities within the National Park.

About us:

For over 60 years, the Scottish Wildlife Trust has worked with its members, partners and supporters in pursuit of its vision of healthy, resilient ecosystems across Scotland’s land and seas.

The Trust successfully champions the cause of wildlife through policy and campaigning work, demonstrates best practice through practical conservation and innovative partnerships, and inspires people to take positive action through its education and engagement activities. It also manages a network of over 100 wildlife reserves across Scotland and is a member of the UK-wide Wildlife Trusts movement.

Everyone at the Trust plays a vital role in ensuring our vision and goals are achieved. We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and motivated candidate to join our team as a Finance Assistant.

The Role:

As a member of our Finance department, you will:

• Provide organisation-wide support by ensuring the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions.
• Champion effective internal financial controls throughout the organisation.
• Process purchase and sales invoices efficiently and accurately.
• Support the Finance Manager in preparation of month-end, year-end accounts, as well as routine ad hoc financial tasks.
• Manage payment runs and maintain database of all creditors.
• Provide guidance, training and support to staff across the organisation on financial procedures and systems.

The candidate will ideally...:

• Have at least one year of relevant accounting experience.
• Hold an HNC/HND (or higher) in relevant subjects.
• Demonstrate ability to work autonomously and independently when required, taking ownership of tasks and prioritising effectively.
• Have strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial processes.
• Show excellent communication skills, with the ability to provide guidance and support to staff across the organisation.
• Possess ability to think proactively and have good problem-solving skills, with a collaborative approach to working within the finance team.
• Bring a positive attitude toward the objectives and values of The Scottish Wildlife Trust.

What we offer:

• Salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle to Work & Pension schemes.
• We have always been hugely flexible in our approach to how you wish to work and continue to offer a flexible approach.
• One Wellness Hour per week
• Enhanced Pension rate upon completion of probation
• Sick Pay Allowance
• Enhanced Maternity/ Paternity Leave
• Training and Development

About us

For more than 60 years, the Scottish Wildlife Trust has worked with its members, partners and supporters in pursuit of its vision of healthy, resilient ecosystems across Scotland’s land and seas.

The Trust successfully champions the cause of wildlife through policy and campaigning work, demonstrates best practice through practical conservation and innovative partnerships, and inspires people to take positive action through its education and engagement activities. The Trust manages a network of over 100 wildlife reserves across Scotland and is a member of the UK-wide Wildlife Trusts movement.

The benefits

• Flexi time/Hybrid working
• Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and pension schemes
• Weekly wellness hour
• Generous Sick pay allowance
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
• Training and Development focus

At Venture Trust, we are looking for Outdoor Therapists in Fife on a 3-year fixed term basis (April 2026 – March 2029).

Our Outdoor Therapists work with young people aged 10-18 years experiencing complex life circumstances. They provide Outdoor Therapy in the hope to support clients to move forwards in ways that are meaningful for them. They work with clients to explore and reflect through individual therapy, which is offered mostly outdoors in urban greenspaces, and on occasion, online.

Our Outdoor Therapists:

• are counsellors / therapists registered with an appropriate professional body who can work thoughtfully and ethically with a client group that can have complex clinical presentations
• are able to work individually to meet the specific needs of their clients whilst maintaining high professional standards
• have personal or professional experience of outdoor environments and will have the capacity to articulate the reasoning behind working therapeutically in natural environment
• be able to work reflectively and effectively within a team and be committed to working towards the aims of the service and the organisation

Ideal candidates will have:

• experience working with children and young people aged 10-18 years in a supportive or therapeutic role
• have had training and experience of working with complex trauma presentations
• experience or desire to support working in outdoor environments

Please note that we are open to applications from recent graduates who are keen to learn.

For more information on each vacancy, please download the job description below.

In return, we offer a range of benefits including a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible and hybrid working, an employee benefits package and a joint contributory pension scheme. We also offer a great working culture that embraces our core values of courage, care, curiosity, collaboration and connection in all we do.

If you have the skills and experience that we are looking for and you want to play an important role in enabling people to achieve lasting change in their lives, we want to hear from you.

Join our passionate team and play a key role in delivering exceptional visitor experiences at the Scottish Seabird Centre!

In this role, you’ll be the friendly face of our retail and information desk, helping visitors discover our unique range of local, nature positive and sustainable products while ensuring every interaction is warm, informative, and memorable. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with an interest in cause-based retail who loves connecting with people, thrives in a dynamic environment, and wants to contribute to our mission - saving seabirds, restoring seas and inspiring change.

Our retail and visitor centre operation plays a vital role in connecting people to nature and raising funds for our conservation and education programmes. If you want to help us do more for nature, and you’re a proactive team player with a knack for customer service and a keen eye for detail, we’d love for you to be part of our story.

The Scottish Seabird Centre

The Scottish Seabird Centre (SSC) works to ensure that Scotland’s seas and coasts are alive with wildlife, celebrated and protected by all. We act to save seabirds and restore Scotland’s marine environment through conservation, learning, and unforgettable wildlife experiences:

Conservation – We manage internationally important seabird islands, including Bass Rock, which is home to one of the largest gannet colonies in the world, and Craigleith, where our community conservation project, SOS Puffin, has quadrupled the population of breeding puffins.

Learning – We seek to build an understanding of and a passion for the marine environment. Over 60,000 children and young people have engaged with our education programme.

Experience – We operate one of the leading nature visitor centres in the UK, welcoming over 170,000 visitors a year, and were awarded the Gold Green Tourism Award in April 2025.

Physical Requirements:

This role involves active, hands-on work, including standing and moving for extended periods. We welcome applications from all candidates and will consider reasonable adjustments to enable applicants with disabilities to perform the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Welcome and assist visitors: Be the first point of contact at our information and retail desk, providing friendly, knowledgeable support to visitors, inspiring them to join our charity and visit the Discovery Experience

• Curate and promote our gift shop:Help shape and showcase a thoughtful selection of local, nature positive and sustainable products, creating an inviting shopping experience that reflects our values and delights our customers.

• Maintain a vibrant retail space:Use your creativity to merchandise our shop beautifully, manage stock efficiently, and keep displays fresh and engaging for all who visit.

• Support shop operations: Assist with stock handling, deliveries, and inventory management, ensuring our shop runs smoothly and is always well-stocked with exciting products.

• Grow and help administer online shop: Contribute to the growth of our online shop by helping with content creation, promotion and order fulfilment.

• Work as part of a dynamic team: Bring your adaptability, initiative, and problem-solving skills to a varied and rewarding role, where no two days are the same.

The Finance Officer is responsible for implementing and maintaining robust financial systems and procedures that support the Project Manager and staff team. The role ensures that all staff meet their budgetary and financial management responsibilities, safeguarding the accuracy, compliance, and integrity of the organisation’s financial activities and records.

As the organisation expands its trading and income-generation activities, the Finance Officer will play a key role in supporting the transition towards reduced reliance on grant funding. The organisation works with approximately 50 funders annually, managing multiple budgets with varying timescales, reporting requirements, and deadlines.

Lead the change you want to see

Set the agenda for community action on climate change

FEL is the Scottish environmental charity that’s changing our world for the better, project by project.

We believe that powerful change can be simple to make.

From e-bike libraries to vertical gardens, we bring innovative solutions that combine the latest technology with a hands-on approach. By working with communities, we show people how to make everyday improvements that help them, their neighbours, and the planet.

Now we’re looking for the best people to keep us striding in the right direction.

Could you be an FEL Trustee?

We are seeking new Trustees to join our Board and help shape FEL’s long-term direction.

If you care about community-led climate action, can think strategically, and are willing to offer constructive challenge and support, this could be a meaningful role for you.

We are particularly interested in people with experience in:

• Digital and technology
• Impact and evaluation
• Finance
• HR and organisational development
• Community sports, education or youth engagement
• Community or sustainable energy
• Equality, diversity and inclusion

However, we welcome interest from people of all backgrounds. Different perspectives strengthen our governance, and your experience may be exactly what we need.

We are especially keen to diversify our Board in terms of age, background and lived experience. We encourage applications from younger people, individuals from ethnic minority communities, and anyone who has participated in or benefited from FEL’s work.

Previous Board experience is not essential. We provide induction, mentoring and ongoing support to help you contribute with confidence.

FEL is a registered charity committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community.

What’s involved?

FEL Trustees play an important role in setting our strategic goals and in making sure we have the structure and resources to achieve them. They promote and represent our vision, mission and values. They agree the policies and procedures through which we work and offer support and advice to the FEL board, staff and volunteers. They make sure we’re monitoring and reporting on what we do correctly, that we comply with regulations, meet our legal obligations and manage our finances properly.

Above all, our Trustees use their skills, knowledge and experience to help our Board make the right decisions that will keep us changing our world for the better. Project by project.