About Us

School of Hard Knocks (SOHK) is a registered charity in the UK that supports young people from economically disadvantaged areas who are struggling to thrive in mainstream secondary education. There are two typical profiles of SOHK participants: Those who present as disruptive in school and those who are socially withdrawn, because of ‘Social, Emotional Learning’ (SEL) needs. By fostering an environment of genuine acceptance - and through the use of rugby related activity, personal development group sessions and specialist one-to-one support - we help our young people to thrive in school and find meaning and purpose to life.

Overview

SOHK has recently launched an ambitious new strategy to accelerate the charity’s growth and maximise impact over the next five years. We aspire to reach and support more young people at a pivotal stage in their adolescence, empowering them to unlock their potential.

To achieve this, we need to broaden our audience, inspire more supporters to become donors, and enhance how we communicate with our existing stakeholders; from course participants and educators to prospective corporate partners, fundraisers, and donors. Our marketing and communications assistant plays a vital role in that.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone creative, organised, and purpose-driven to join our Fundraising & Communications team. You’ll play a key role in boosting brand engagement and awareness, supporting fundraising activities, and producing compelling content across a range of channels.

With strong support for learning and development, this role is perfect for someone looking to build a career in communications, marketing, and fundraising while making a meaningful impact within a supportive and passionate team.

Key Responsibilities

Content Creation & Digital Presence

• Maintain and execute a content calendar with key dates.
• Draft high-quality, engaging social media content, web content, blogs, and newsletters.
• Help produce creative assets (graphics, short videos/reels, reports).
• Keep our website and social channels up-to-date and informative.
• Support the development of compelling case studies with photos/audio.
• Ensure communications are consistently on-brand, clear and concise.

Brand Awareness & Campaigns

• Assist in delivering marketing campaigns and events to raise SOHK’s profile.
• Identify ways to leverage social channels and increase engagement across LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube.
• Monitor performance of content and campaigns.

Fundraising & Supporter Engagement

• Draft fundraising and supporter communications (emails, newsletters, thank-you correspondence).
• Support fundraisers and maintain engagement.
• Help create fundraising packs and promotional materials.
• Provide some logistical support for fundraising events.

Data Management & Research

• Update and maintain fundraising CRM/database (training provided).
• Organise and maintain photos, consent records and media files.
• Assist in prepping data reports and impact metrics for management and board meetings.

Person Specification

Skills & Experience

• Experience in a communications role (desirable)
• Educated to higher education level or have relevant work experience
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Good organisational and time-management abilities
• Experience of creating digital and social media content.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook and various social media platforms and digital tools (e.g. Canva, Office365, Mailchimp)
• Basic video editing skills (desirable).

Person Specification

• Highly driven and passionate about contributing to SOHK’s mission and delivering on our ambitious 5-year strategy
• Creative, enthusiastic, and confident in using storytelling and digital engagement to connect with audiences
• Excellent communicator with the ability to tailor messages for different platforms and audiences
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Proactive and process-driven, with the ability to improve and develop existing systems
• Able to manage multiple tasks effectively
• A team-player with have a growth mindset, always open to feedback, learning and new challenges.

Terms of Appointment

• This is a permanent, part-time position (3 days per week), with a start date of June 2025.
• The salary is £29,250 pro rata.
• You will receive 19 days annual leave (pro rata) entitlement plus Bank Holidays and the working days between Christmas and New Year.
• This is a hybrid role but will require travel to the office in Edinburgh once a week. Some other travel may be required for events etc.
• SOHK offers flexible working hours where possible, to support work-life balance.
• All staff are required to attend our annual 3-day UK staff conference in August.
• The successful candidate will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and the offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references.

For over 140 years, The Boys’ Brigade (BB), an international Christian youth organisation, provides opportunities for children and young people (4 – 18 years old) to learn, grow and discover in a safe, fun, and caring environment and with the challenges that 2025 can bring, that work is as vital and impactful as ever.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, develop and implement compliance processes across all levels of the organisation with the aim to promote a culture of compliance.
• Develop and maintain robust procedures and structures around both compliance and health and safety.
• Work to maintain a culture of compliance across the charity through the development of training and guidelines that are easy to understand and accessible to volunteer members.
• Analyse membership data to identify trends, strengths and areas for improvement.
• Write reports, policies and procedures in a clear, readable format including drafting risk assessments.
• Support volunteers to ensure our policies and procedures are adopted and understood at local level.
• Provide general administrative, analytical and reporting support across the compliance portfolio adapting to shifting priorities as needed.
• Other relevant related duties as required.

Essential

• Demonstrate experience in a comparable compliance or health and safety role with responsibility for maintaining standards.
• Understanding of current health and safety legislation and best practice
• Proven experience of working in a regulated environment
• A strong knowledge of risk management and strong analytical and communication skills
• Ability to interpret and apply regulations in practical scenarios
• Understanding of risk assessment methodologies and their application
• Ability to demonstrate practical thinking and proven experience of handling confidential and sensitive information
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail
• Experience of working with volunteers.
• Ability to plan and prioritise own workload but also have a flexible approach as part of a small staff team.
• Ability to multi-task, demonstrate initiative and work well under pressure.
• Proficient in the use of IT and Microsoft software.
• Sympathetic to the vision and mission of The Boys’ Brigade.

Desirable

• Proven experience of working in a regulated environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of youth organisations
• Knowledge and understanding of the work of The Boys’ Brigade.

The St Matthews Centre is recruiting an additional caretaker to assist with looking after the building, grounds as well as being of practical assistance to community groups who use the building. The post is a 30 hrs per week one but some flexibility can be afforded. Duties will include

cleaning the grounds and inside buildings, accepting deliveries and mail, changing lightbulbs and repairing equipment, placing orders for cleaning supplies, overseeing surveillance, preparing rooms for meetings and events, monitoring heating levels in the building, everyday cleaning tasks such as toilet cleaning, floor sweeping and ensuring lets clean up after their groups, kitchen use supervision.

This role would suit a retired police officer, postman, or anyone who has been involved in voluntary or public service.

Launched in 1824, HMS Unicorn is the third oldest ship in the world still afloat and Scotland's only surviving wooden warship. Now an Accredited Museum in Dundee's City Quay, visitors can explore four decks that offer a unique glimpse into 19th century naval life.

Our mission is to deliver a world-class museum experience while safeguarding HMS Unicorn's future and making our collections accessible to all. We aim to inspire visitors and staff alike, providing lifelong learning and engagement opportunities for our local communities and beyond.

The Unicorn Preservation Society has recently secured nearly £1 million from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to advance Project Safe Haven - our ambitious conservation initiative to relocate HMS Unicorn to Dundee's East Graving Dock. This critical move will ensure the long-term preservation of this irreplaceable maritime treasure while creating a purpose-built visitor centre that will transform Dundee's historic waterfront and enhance community engagement.

This role is made possible through National Lottery Heritage Fund support and represents an exciting opportunity to join our team at a pivotal moment in HMS Unicorn's 200-year history.

Main Purpose of Role

The Heritage & Learning Manager is the senior manager responsible for all heritage, collections, learning and engagement activities at HMS Unicorn, serving as the authoritative voice on the historic vessel and its collections during this transformative period for the organisation, as well as the public face of the Unicorn Preservation Society's museum and educational programmes.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and working closely with the Operations Manager, the postholder will have ultimate responsibility for HMS Unicorn's heritage and learning activities, ensuring the delivery of excellent visitor experiences through high-quality exhibitions, collections management, education programmes, and community engagement. As a key member of the senior management team, this role is vital to maintaining Museum Accreditation standards and driving the heritage aspects of the organisation's transition from a traditional museum to an innovative visitor experience through Project Safe Haven.

The post holder will be the primary authority on the historic vessel, providing expert guidance on what can and cannot be altered during the conservation process, documenting changes to the ship, interpreting decay and damage to communicate the urgency of the conservation programme, and ensuring the rich 200-year history of HMS Unicorn is preserved and effectively communicated throughout Project Safe Haven.

The postholder will have direct management of learning, engagement and museum staff, and indirect responsibility for volunteers, interns and apprentices. They will represent the CEO, the Unicorn Preservation Society and Trustees at key meetings and events, carrying the requisite responsibility and authority to act as the organisation's heritage ambassador.

What’s the job?

We are looking for an inspiring and dynamic individual to join our team as the Advice Hub Team Lead. You’ll be at the forefront of supporting students through challenges, leading a passionate team, and driving forward service improvements that have a real impact on students.

The main parts of the role are:

• Lead and Support the Team: Be the driving force behind the Advice Hub team – you’ll be their motivator, coach, and champion. Your goal is to build a positive, innovative, and collaborative environment where the team feels supported and empowered to make a real difference.
• Give Outstanding Student Support: Help students navigate university life by offering clear, compassionate advice on academic, financial, and personal challenges, while proactively leading wellbeing initiatives.
• Driving Service Improvement and Building Connections: You’ll analyse data to spot trends and push for better student support. Plus, you’ll build relationships with university committees, external partners, and other stakeholders to ensure the student voice is always heard loud and clear.

Ideally, we are looking for someone with experience in leading a support team, using data to inform service improvements, and delivering wellbeing initiatives. You should have a positive, proactive attitude and be skilled at motivating others. Strong communication and organisational skills are essential.

This is a full-time role – working 35 hours per week, usually Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm. You’ll largely be working at our Edinburgh campus, although you will be expected to travel to our campus in Galashiels to support student and run engagement opportunities. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required, for example in Freshers’ Week.

Who are we?

We are Heriot-Watt University Student Union - an independent charity that is run by and for students. While we are a charity we also run trading services (food & drink venues and shop) that aim to make a surplus. We use this surplus to invest in other vital student support services such as advice & support and volunteering.

Ultimately our main goal is to make sure that Heriot-Watt students have THE BEST TIME whilst studying here. Our purpose is clear and simple – to put Students First, Always. We live by five values – we are fun, welcoming, brave, empowering and student focussed.

You’ll join a friendly, hardworking and professional team and have a real opportunity to make a difference to our members – while having some fun along the way. We have a display of staff baby photos in our office, and a gallery of our photocopied faces which we will probably ask you to add to!

What do you get?

You will be paid between £29,000 - £31,000 per year (depending on experience). 28 days holiday plus 9 fixed days (Christmas, New Year, and Easter). Pension available plus you’ll get the rewarding experience of helping students thrive.

What’s the job?

We are looking for a passionate and dynamic individual to join our team and drive forward student projects and campaigns.

The main parts of the role are:

• Supporting Student Engagement and Campaigns: You’ll empower students to lead their own campaigns and initiatives, providing training, guidance, and resources. You’ll also work closely with our Full-Time Officers to deliver impactful campaigns on key student issues, like mental health support or community building.
• Creating a Culture of Student-Led Change: You’ll develop structures, resources, and opportunities that encourage students to take the lead on projects and campaigns, building a culture of collaboration, creativity, and impact.
• Building Connections: You’ll strengthen partnerships between students, societies, university departments, and external organisations, helping to create collaborative networks. You’ll also plan and run engaging workshops and events that build leadership skills and campaign know-how.

Ideally, we are looking for someone with experience in student engagement, community development, or project coordination. You should have a ‘can-do’ attitude, be highly organised, proactive, and comfortable motivating others to take action. Creativity and strategic thinking are a must!

This is a full-time role – working 35 hours per week, usually Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm. Flexibility is expected as some evening and weekend work may be required, especially around big events or campaign launches.

Who are we?

We are Heriot-Watt University Student Union - an independent charity that is run by and for students. While we are a charity we also run trading services (food & drink venues and shop) that aim to make a surplus. We use this surplus to invest in other vital student support services such as advice & support and volunteering.

Ultimately our main goal is to make sure that Heriot-Watt students have THE BEST TIME whilst studying here. Our purpose is clear and simple – to put Students First, Always. We live by five values – we are fun, welcoming, brave, empowering and student focussed.

You’ll join a friendly, hardworking and professional team and have a real opportunity to make a difference to our members – while having some fun along the way. We have a display of staff baby photos in our office, and a gallery of our photocopied faces which we will probably ask you to add to!

What do you get?

You will be paid between £25,000 - £28,000 per year (depending on experience). 28 days holiday plus 9 fixed days (Christmas, New Year and Easter). Pension available plus you’ll get that warm fuzzy feeling inside that you’re helping the students of HW make the most of their Student Union.

The National Centre for Music is searching for new Trustees and a Chair to support its organisational development, as it prepares to open an iconic cultural destination.

As exciting plans for a new National Centre for Music (NCM) at Edinburgh's former Royal High School progress, we are searching for a Chair and Board of Trustees to help bring this iconic, cultural destination to life.

From our home in the former Royal High School building on Calton Hill in Edinburgh, the National Centre for Music will become an energising force in Scotland’s music sector. Through a variety of programmes and partnerships, the centre will nurture and celebrate music making from across Scotland. It will present a striking programme of music – across all genres – for audiences to enjoy within a spectacular location, as well as supporting artists and organisations to develop new projects, skills, networks and profile. Nestled within two acres of beautiful, landscaped gardens, the centre will be open every day for people to enjoy and expand their musical passions.

We are looking for around four new trustees, including a Chair, to work closely with our executive team to develop and launch the organisation - defining the brand, setting the business model and staff team, establishing business partnerships and ensuring integration and collaboration with the music sector, as well as with Edinburgh and Scotland’s wider cultural infrastructure.

During these early years, there is expected to be five board meetings per year, plus one strategy development day. Given the nature of the project, it’s hoped trustees will offer their expertise in leading working groups and attending workshops.

Trustee roles are not accompanied by any financial remuneration, though reasonable travel expenses are offered. NCM encourages sustainable travel options and will support Board members to consider sustainability in their choice of travel.

As we launch ourselves as a new national player, we need fresh entrepreneurial thinking to build an innovative, resilient organisation. We are particularly seeking candidates with expertise in:

• Business development
• Brand and marketing
• EDI (Equalities, Diversity and Inclusion)
• Finance

We also want to ensure the music community at large feels represented in our governance and welcome applications from musicians. So whether you’re an experienced Trustee or someone who has never been on a board before, if you have first-hand knowledge of the music sector in Scotland or feel truly passionate about what we’re trying to achieve, we’d love to hear from you – and we’ll make sure you feel welcome and supported.