We are seeking an experienced and motivated Bid Writer to assist Advice Direct Scotland to secure sustainable income and drive long term organisational growth. This is an exciting opportunity to use your writing expertise to make a real social impact, shaping and developing high quality bids that support vital advice services across Scotland.

This role offers a highly competitive salary alongside an exceptional 4 day working week, giving you meaningful work and genuine work–life balance.

About us

Advice Direct Scotland (ADS) is Scotland’s national advice service, providing free, practical, and impartial advice to people across Scotland on issues including consumer rights, energy, debt, housing, and more.

Our mission is simple: to ensure that everyone in Scotland has access to the support they need, when they need it.

We are a modern, digital-first, omni-channel organisation, delivering advice and support through telephone, webchat, email, SMS, social media, and self-service digital tools. This innovative model allows us to reach people in the way that suits them best, ensuring accessibility, speed, and impact.

What we offer

• Salary of £32,200 per annum
• 31.25 hours over a 4 day working week
• 30.5 days annual leave (38 days pro rata), enabling excellent work–life balance
• 8% employer pension contribution
• Life Insurance for added peace of mind
• Cycle to work scheme
• EAP and Wellbeing Support
• Fresh Fruit and snacks daily
• Company events
• Company Sick pay
• Reward and benefit programmes

About the Role

As Bid Writer, you will play a critical role in securing funding and business opportunities that support Advice Direct Scotland’s services, innovation and strategic development. Reporting to the Head of Business Development, you will lead the development of high quality, persuasive and fully compliant funding applications, grants and tenders.

You’ll translate Advice Direct Scotland’s services, evidence and social impact into compelling written submissions that clearly demonstrate outcomes, fairness and value for money — strengthening our reputation as a trusted national advice provider.

What you need to succeed

Educated to degree level or equivalent professional experience in a relevant field (e.g. communications, business, public policy, or third sector work), you will bring proven experience in researching, writing and submitting high quality funding applications or tender responses, with a strong ability to tailor persuasive narratives to different funder priorities and evaluation criteria.

You will have a solid understanding of outcomes focused funding, impact measurement, fairness and value for money and be confident using data, evidence and case studies to strengthen submissions.

Strong written communication skills, exceptional attention to detail and the ability to interpret complex guidance are essential, alongside experience coordinating input from senior stakeholders, finance and operational teams. You will be highly organised, able to manage multiple deadlines in a fast paced environment.

If you’re looking for a role where your delivering real social impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Equality and inclusion

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities.

If you require adjustments or alternative ways to apply, please let us know — we’re happy to help.

Prison Fellowship Scotland is a Christian charity working with the men and women in Scotland's prisons. Through our partnership with the Scottish Prison Service, we support chaplains by running programmes that allow people in prison to explore and respond to the Christian faith and to take responsibility for the harm they have caused. We also support the families of those in prison.

Purpose of the role

The primary part of this role is to develop and grow the work of Prison Fellowship Scotland, where we work alongside prison chaplains to give men and women in Scottish prisons the opportunity to explore the Christian faith and to be supported as they learn what it means to be followers of Jesus. In addition to this, there is a responsibility to support and develop Prison Fellowship Scotland’s work with the families of those in prison. Beyond this part of the role will be to work well as part of the wider PFS team as we actively look at new ways of growing the work of the organisation.

Prison Fellowship Scotland is a Christian charity working with the men and women in Scotland's prisons. Through our partnership with the Scottish Prison Service, we support chaplains by running programmes that allow people in prison to explore and respond to the Christian faith and to take responsibility for the harm they have caused. We also support the families of those in prison.

Purpose of the role

To lead the delivery and development of the Sycamore Tree Programme across Scotland and contribute to the growth of restorative justice practice within the criminal justice system, working in partnership with prisons, volunteers, and external organisations. Additionally, role will also promote the work of Prison Fellowship Scotland within churches and contribute to wider awareness and understanding of justice issues. Beyond this part of the role will be to work well as part of the wider PFS team as we actively look at new ways of growing the work of the organisation.

Partners in Advocacy has been delivering independent advocacy services since 1998 and is recognised as a trusted and established independent advocacy provider across Scotland.

We are pleased to offer an opportunity to join our Edinburgh Carers service as a Service Coordinator.

This is a rewarding role in a supportive, experienced team, where you will make a genuine difference by providing line management to the team and one-to-one independent advocacy to unpaid adult carers. You will support individuals in having their voices heard, helping them express their views, understand their rights, explore their options, and participate in decisions that affect their lives.

The role involves travelling throughout Edinburgh to meet people in a range of community and other settings. Travel expenses are covered, and you will be supported to plan your work in a way that is both effective and sustainable.

Working closely with the Service Manager for Edinburgh & The Lothians, you will help maintain accurate service data and support the development of service reports, helping demonstrate the impact of advocacy.

This is a role that offers a high degree of autonomy, alongside regular support, supervision, and opportunities to connect with colleagues across the organisation.

We warmly encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds. If your skills and experience align with the job description and person specification, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please complete the application form, providing examples of how you meet each aspect of the job description and person specification.

Partners in Advocacy is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible working environment.

What the role is really like

• Your work will be team-focussed, in terms of practice and outcomes, though you’ll need to feel comfortable working independently at times, managing your own diary and priorities.
• You will provide one-to-one support and supervision to your team colleagues.
• Your work will support unpaid adult carers in Edinburgh who, in turn, are supporting a family member who may have mental health needs or other additional support requirements.
• Your days will vary from supporting someone in a meeting, to travelling across Edinburgh, to completing case notes at home.
• Some situations can be complex or emotionally demanding, and good professional boundaries are essential.
• You’ll need to be able to understand complex information and processes, translate them in the context of your advocacy partners’ needs, helping them to understand their rights and explore their options.
• You’ll need to be comfortable making decisions and working proactively, while staying connected to your wider team.
• You’ll be speaking to professionals and others in a range of settings, communicating, and amplifying your advocacy partners’ opinions and wishes.
• You’ll record, track, and compile statistical and other information, writing it into tracking spreadsheets, Microsoft Word forms and creating anonymised case studies.

You’ll be a good fit if you:

• Are comfortable working autonomously and managing your own workload whilst recognising and reacting to the needs and development of your team colleagues
• Have recent line management experience and value high-quality, person-centred people management
• Can recognise the right times to check in with your line manager
• Have good planning skills and are punctual
• Can build trust with people and communicate clearly in a range of situations
• Are organised and able to balance direct work and administrative responsibilities
• Have good writing and IT skills
• Are confident travelling independently across Edinburgh
• Value equality, diversity, human-rights, and person-led support
• Can research, read, and understand complex information, then translate it and explain it in clear terms

Safe Harbour - Edinburgh Gender Based Violence Service

Through funding from the Big Lottery Fairer Life Chances Programme we have established our Gender Based Violence (GBV) Hub (Safe Harbour) located in Leith, Edinburgh. Domestic abuse support is based on risk assessment and is often a crisis intervention but alongside this, Sacro will provide wraparound, holistic support via counselling, wellbeing activities and peer support. Safe Harbour will be a safe, non-judgemental and welcoming place to meet and engage with peers and professionals. Support offered will not be time limited focusing on the ethos of the right support at the right time.

Safe Harbour brings three of our specialist GBV services:

1. Lunar- supporting women and trans people selling or exchanging sex.

2. Aditi- supporting women of colour who have experienced domestic abuse, Honour-Based Violence and Female Genital Mutilation.

3. FearFree- supporting heterosexual men and those from the LGBT+ communities including trans people.

Safe Harbour is an inclusive service offering dedicated time and space to those accessing any of our Edinburgh GBV services including three women only days.

We are looking for a specialist transgender worker, ideally with lived experience who can provide support to transgender people affected by Gender Based Violence (GBV), supporting those accessing the Hub. We know how difficult the landscape has become for transgender people in recent months and believe strongly that a safe space with knowledgeable and friendly support is essential in addressing some of the harm caused by an increasingly hostile environment.

The successful candidate will have knowledge and understanding of the unique challenges faced by transgender people and be able to offer meaningful support to them. This service will be an in-person service, operating from Leith, and within the community where appropriate.

The post holder must have a gendered understanding of domestic abuse and trauma informed practice , be an effective communicator as well as highly organised with effective casework management skills. We are values led organisation and we are looking for a candidates whose values align with ours.

This is a brand new role and offers the successful candidate an exciting opportunity to bring their knowledge and experience and contribute significantly to the development and shaping of the post.

Membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) will be a requirement for this post.

We particularly welcome applicants from the trans community and those with lived experience.

If you would like an informal chat about the requirements of the post, please contact Sue Waddington by email swaddington@sacro.org.uk and leave a telephone number where you can be contacted.

Sacro values diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

At the Scottish Bible Society, we share the Bible.

Thanks to the commitment and generosity of our supporters, the Scottish Bible Society is a charity that helps individuals and communities in over 200 countries and territories around the world receive Bibles in a language they understand and in a format they can use. We are creative in supporting churches in Scotland keep the Bible central and encourage meaningful engagement to deepen encounters with God. The range of projects we either initiate here or support around the world is extensive.

We have an exciting opportunity for someone who would describe themselves as a content creator, writer, and social media communicator to join our existing team. You will be someone with a proven track record in digital communications and website management who can help raise the profile of the SBS brand and attract new audiences to engage with the mission of SBS.

You will be articulate with strong influencing skills, who thrives in a fast-paced communications environment. This is a significant role in an organisation with a strong Christian ethos, therefore there is an occupational requirement that the post holder is a practising Christian.

• Full-time role based at Bible House, Edinburgh near Haymarket train station.
• Currently operating a hybrid model, 3 days in the office (Tue to Thur) and the option to
• work remotely 2 days.
• Out of normal business hours or occasional weekend work may be required, with time
• off in lieu in return.
• Salary depending on experience.

For a copy of the detailed job description please click the link;

scottishbiblesociety.org/work-with-us

Charity Leadership Scotland is the membership organisation for Scotland’s voluntary sector leaders. We support leaders to be influential, resilient and trusted, ensuring the sector can make its full contribution to Scotland’s future.

Our work focuses on three core aims:

• Voice – advocate with, and for, voluntary sector leaders
• Challenge – equip leaders to have the difficult conversations that drive change
• Change – support innovation for a fair, inclusive, diverse and sustainable Scotland

We are a values-driven team. Our people are courageous, authentic, open to challenge, collaborative, and inclusive.

The Role

We are seeking a Finance Executive to ensure the smooth running of Charity Leadership Scotland’s financial operations. You will work closely with the Head of Operations, maintaining accurate financial records, supporting reporting and compliance, and contributing to improvements in our systems and processes.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on finance work combined with process improvement in a collaborative environment.

About You

We are looking for someone who is accurate, proactive, and solutions-focused with experience in financial administration or finance roles. Please see the job description for the essential criteria for the role.

Why Join Us?

You will be part of a supportive, values-driven team making a real difference across Scotland’s voluntary sector. This is an opportunity to combine financial expertise with organisational impact, working on processes that improve efficiency and strengthen governance.

Care and Repair Edinburgh is an independent charity offering a range of practical services to help older people and those living with disabilities in Edinburgh to repair, improve or adapt their homes so that they can live safely and independently for as long as possible.

We have been serving Edinburgh’s older and disabled residents since 1985 and complete over 5,000 jobs every year in homes across the city. Our services include minor and major home adaptations to improve accessibility, comfort and energy efficiency as well as a handyperson service that uses volunteers to complete DIY services and help with technology in the home.

Care and Repair Edinburgh (CRE) aim to deliver the highest quality for our clients, so you will be required to show enthusiasm for standards and best practice, demonstrate patience and empathy with older people and understand the impact of loneliness and isolation.

We are looking for an Administrator to join our team, where you’ll be required to provide all aspects of quality administrative support to CRE employees, ensuring effective and efficient service delivery, as well as providing administrative support to the Senior Administrator, Operations Manager and Director of CRE.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

• Salary: £27,278 per annum
• Pension: 4% employer contribution. Employees may opt out of this contractual enrolment at any time by notifying the Operations Manager.
• Annual Leave: 25 days per year, plus 12 public holidays, of which 3 are fixed statutory days to be taken on the following public holidays: January 1, and December 25-26. Up to one working week of annual leave may be carried over each year. Pro-rata for part-time employees.
• Hours: Normal working hours are 0900-1700hrs Mon-Fri with 60 minutes for lunch.
• Sick Leave: Sick pay relates to length of service. Further details available on request.
• Eligibility to work: Successful candidates will be required to produce proof of their eligibility to work in the UK.
• Probation: 6 months
• Notice: Notice period 4 weeks

Are you a changemaker? Do you want to make a tangible difference to organisations up and down the country working at the grass roots of their communities? Then come and join our team in our newly created role of Business Services Assistant!

Impact Funding Partners is Scotland’s pioneering relationship fund manager, with a hugely positive reputation across the country.

As a charity, we have managed impact funds for more than 40 years, acting as a relationship funder to maximise positive outcomes for the funds we manage. Since our inception in 1982 we have managed over 76 funds, with more than £182.6 million distributed to good cause projects. We work with the private, public and third sectors and with individual donors to create a positive environmental, social and economic impact in communities. And we are a relationship funder and consultancy, applying our expertise across fund design and management, social impact and evaluation and strategic advice to generate the greatest impact.

We’re looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic person who wants to use their skills, drive, and experience to help create a fairer future; and we are looking for someone with the following Behaviour Competencies:

• Aligned to Impact Funding Partners’ values
• Proactive and solutions-focused
• Calm under pressure
• Collaborative and supportive
• Committed to continuous improvement
• Strong sense of integrity and accountability

Our benefits

• Open to flexible and hybrid working
• Modern office in central Glasgow, less than 10 minutes’ walk from Queen Street station
• Staff wellbeing programme
• 3 volunteering days a year
• Workplace Pension Scheme - employer 6%, employee 4%
• We Care Benefits, Canada Life (after 6-month probation)
• Canada Life Assurance (up to 4 x annual salary)

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Impact Funding Partners is committed to equality of opportunity and to creating an inclusive working environment. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.

Are you a changemaker? Do you want to make a tangible difference to organisations up and down the country working at the grass roots of their communities? Then come and join our team in the newly created role of Engagement Manager.

Impact Funding Partners is Scotland’s pioneering relationship fund manager, with a hugely positive reputation across the country.

As a charity, we have managed impact funds for more than 40 years, acting as a relationship funder to maximise positive outcomes for the funds we manage. Since our inception in 1982 we have managed over 76 funds, with more than £182.6 million distributed to good cause projects. We work with the private, public and third sectors and with individual donors to create a positive environmental, social and economic impact in communities. And we are a relationship funder and consultancy, applying our expertise across fund design and management, social impact and evaluation and strategic advice to generate the greatest impact.

We’re looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic person who wants to use their skills, drive, and experience to help create a fairer future; and we are looking for someone with the following Behaviour Competencies:

• Aligned to Impact Funding Partners’ values
• Entrepreneurial and growth-oriented
• Strategically minded and delivery-focused
• Credible and confident in senior external environments
• Collaborative and values-led
• Resilient and adaptable in a pilot context
• Committed to impact, evidence and continuous improvement

If this is you, come and join our team!

Our benefits

• Open to flexible and hybrid working
• Modern office in central Glasgow, less than 10 minutes’ walk from Queen Street station
• Staff wellbeing programme
• 3 volunteering days a year
• Workplace Pension Scheme - employer 6%, employee 4%
• We Care Benefits, Canada Life (after 6-month probation)
• Canada Life Assurance (up to 4 x annual salary)

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Impact Funding Partners is committed to equality of opportunity and to creating an inclusive working environment. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.