Smart Works is a dynamic, high profile and fast-growing UK charity that dresses and coaches unemployed women for success at their job interview. We empower each woman by giving her the clothes and the confidence she needs to succeed.

After visiting Smart Works, 67% of clients secure a job within a month, gaining financial independence and transforming their lives.

The Smart Works service is delivered in London, Manchester, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Newcastle, Reading, Bristol and Leeds. Over the past ten years, Smart Works has helped over 50,000 women, and last year alone we reached 10,600 women. It is our mission that any woman who needs our service should be able to find her way to a Smart Works centre.

About the Role

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join the Smart Works Scotland (SWS) Board of Trustees as Trustee and Treasurer

Our Trustees support all aspects of our work, with the aim of providing strategic support, governance and assurance that enables us to continue to deliver our core service and increase the number of women we can support into work by dressing and coaching women for interview and job success.

As Treasurer, you will work with the Chair and Head of Smart Works Scotland to ensure the charity is well-run and effective, and with Smart Works Charity on key financial activities throughout the financial year.

The Treasurer has oversight of the financial strategy and management of Smart Works Scotland, monitoring the financial health of the charity and ensuring the wider Board are provided with the financial information they need to make well considered decisions. This includes producing monthly management accounts and monitoring monthly income with the Head of Scotland and the relevant staff members.

This is an exceptional opportunity to play a key role in the conservation of the city’s rich heritage through developing sensitive and practical solutions to support the transition of historic buildings located in the Old and New Towns of Edinburgh World Heritage Site (WHS) towards net-zero and to adapt them to climate change.

We are looking for an Energy Retrofit and Adaptation Specialist to deliver innovative energy retrofit and adaptation pilot projects which preserve the historic and architectural significance of these buildings. The role involves conducting targeted research, producing and disseminating guidance on reducing carbon emissions of historic buildings and improving their resilience against the impacts of climate change.

This is a rare opportunity, at an exciting time for the organisation, to play a key role in our leading Climate Emergency Programme, working with skilled and passionate staff, Trustees, communities and partners.

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About Edinburgh World Heritage

Edinburgh World Heritage is an independent charity dedicated to ensuring that our World Heritage status is a dynamic force that benefits everyone – those who live, work or study in the city, and those who visit.

Edinburgh is a unique place – steeped in history, with iconic topography and stunning historic buildings and public spaces. The ‘Old and New Towns of Edinburgh’ was designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1995.

Our mission is to connect people to their heritage. We work in partnership with Historic Environment Scotland and the City of Edinburgh Council to ensure that the management and conservation of the WHS preserves it for future generations to enjoy.

We do this through distributing grants and working with partners to deliver active conservation of historic buildings, conservation and creative interpretation of historic public spaces, developing solutions and guidance through our new Climate Emergency Programme and engaging people directly with the rich heritage of their city.

For more information on Edinburgh World Heritage, please visit our website at ewh.org.uk.

What We Offer

· 25 days annual leave plus 10 public holidays

· 8% employer pension contribution

· Flexible and hybrid working (min 2 days in the office)

· Historic office just off the Royal Mile

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated fairly, equitably and respectfully.

Research shows that underrepresented groups apply only if they fully meet the criteria in a job description. We are committed to levelling the playing field, and we encourage anyone from any background to apply even if they don’t tick every box.

We believe flexibility is important, and we’re happy to chat to you about flexible and remote working.

Please note:

• The staff team work a minimum of 2 days per week in the office (currently Monday and Thursday).

If you need any flexibility or adjustments in our interview process - to help set you up for success - then please let us know too.

Foundation Scotland is an independent charity that provides funding to charities, social enterprises and community organisations. We do this on behalf of over 400 individuals, charitable trusts and companies.

Our Communities Team enables and empowers communities across Scotland to devise and implement their own strategies for local funds coming from a range of sources, notably renewables businesses. We provide fund governance, grant administration and related services for a range of commercial and community-sector clients, combined with a commitment to community-led approaches.

We are seeking a Community Funds Advisor to support the team delivering a portfolio of work in south-west Scotland for a 12 month fixed term contract. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on variety, challenge, and meaningful impact to join our team.

Reporting to the Community Fund Manager, you will bring experience in grant making, community development or related environments, coupled with excellent interpersonal and facilitation skills, the ability to learn and adapt quickly and a strong commitment to community-led approaches.

The Green Action Trust is Scotland's leading environmental regeneration charity and a trusted delivery partner for the Scottish Government and a wide range of public, private and non-profit stakeholders.

We are supporting a partnership between Glasgow City Council, East Renfrewshire Council and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency to develop and deliver the Glasgow Lost Rivers project which aims to recognise, develop and restore the urban river valleys in the Whitecart catchment on Glasgow’s south side. These rivers, mistreated by history and often neglected, have the potential breathe life into communities.

We’re recruiting a Project Coordinator to drive and develop this project as it moves from feasibility to concept design and prepares for technical design and delivery. As the Glasgow Lost Rivers Project Coordinator, you will work collaboratively with our partners and as a part of the part of the Green Action Trust’s Water Environment Fund (WEF) programme team, working alongside and sharing experiences with the Project Managers and Development Officers for other live WEF projects and supported by senior staff across Operations, Landscape and Programmes. You will be skilled in effective stakeholder engagement, report on project progress, identify opportunities and potential means of delivery, and develop an exciting and inclusive place-based narrative to deliver multiple benefits beyond river restoration

Travel to sites is an essential part of this role and a clean driving license and access a vehicle are required.

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 fixed term, full time position, based from our office in Stepps. For more information on the role and criteria, please download our Glasgow Lost Rivers Project Coordinator Recruitment Pack from our website.

Job Purpose

The Heart Centre Administrator will be responsible for developing and managing the Heart’s administrative systems and databases. The post holder is the first point of contact for the Heart’s users and will promote and facilitate a warm and inclusive welcome at all times.

There is a high degree of autonomy in the position and the Administrator will be self motivated to play a key role in the delivery of the Heart’s projects and services.

The role has four central aims in supporting the Centre Manager and the Board of Trustees

to develop the Heart as a thriving inter-generational hub:

• To develop and maintain all administrative systems and databases within the Heart including the room booking system
• To implement evaluation tools to record and measure the impact of the Heart’s services on users
• To promote the Heart and its activities through the organisation’s website

Major tasks and responsibilities

• Manage the Heart’s room booking system and all related invoicing and payment tasks
• Support the development of systems and processes for the collection, recording and analysis of statistical and evaluative information
• Develop, maintain and modify the Heart’s administrative systems to ensure efficient and effective operation
• Manage a central email account and answer telephone enquiries
• Collaborate with delivery partners to promote and sustain a welcoming, inclusive and welcoming environment in the Heart.
• Design and maintain the Heart’s website and collaborate with the Communications Group to promote the Heart and associated activities in dynamic and innovative ways
• Attend relevant training to deliver these functions after discussion with, or as decided by, the Board of Trustees

This job description is neither exclusive or exhaustive and the duties and responsibilities may vary from time to time in the light of changing circumstances and in consultation with the post holder.

Hours of work:

30 hours per week, .8 F/T (not including lunch breaks) which may include evening and weekend working. The Heart operates a TOIL (time off in lieu) policy: to be agreed with the post holder’s line manager

Overtime may be payable in some circumstances by prior agreement with the post holder’s line manager

Annual Leave:

35 days annual leave (calculated in hours to address the nature of the working day).

The Heart operates a TOIL (time off in lieu) policy: in the event that you work beyond your contractual hours per week you will be provided with either an overtime payment or TOIL as agreed with your line manager

Line management:

Regular line management, support and supervision will be provided by the Centre Manager

Flexible working arrangements:

HoNC is open to flexible working requests which continue to meet the needs of the organisation

Salary

£27,038 (pro rata £21,630) year and is subject to deductions for tax and national insurance contributions. Entitlement to salary accrues on a daily basis and is payable monthly in arrears 28th each month or nearest day if that falls on a weekend by direct transfer to your bank/building society account.

Are you an experienced administrative professional, able to provide a high level of service for multiple stakeholders in support of excellent programme experiences? Do you believe that every young person should have the skills, confidence and opportunity to enjoy a rewarding future?

If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you.

We are looking for a confident and enthusiastic self-starter, able to support a geographically dispersed team, who is motivated and inspired by what we do and can start with us asap from mid-end July 2025.

This is a crucial administration, IT and customer service role at the centre of Career Ready’s work in Scotland, ensuring data, processes and systems are meticulously maintained and for our corporate stakeholders and their volunteers to experience clear and timely communication and interactions. The role is wide ranging – from ensuring accurate meeting minutes, precise written stakeholder communications and the confidence to respond and refer stakeholder queries.

The successful candidate will have the tenacity, energy and ability to deal with a variety of duties and many priorities, with a systematic approach to work, underpinned by excellent attention to detail, communication and organisational skills. This is something we look forward to you demonstrating as part of the recruitment process.

You will also be able to demonstrate confidence and capability in the use of Salesforce or a similar CRM system with experience of data management and analysis, and you must be skilled (intermediate level) in the use of Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint). With your ability to manage multiple priorities through great planning, communication and execution, a ‘high standards’ approach to all that you do is what you will demonstrate from your current employment and be known for with us.

Full information can be found in the candidate brief.

• Home working located in mainland Scotland
• Up to £30,000 DOE plus pension
• A working from home allowance of £300 pa is provided
• Annual leave: 27 days per annum plus bank/public holidays. The charity is also closed between Christmas and New Year. Career Ready also allows flexible use of some Bank & Public Holidays
• 6% contribution to personal pension plan, subject to 3% employee contribution
• Access to both our Reward Gateway Portal and an Employee Assistance Programme
• Interest-free season ticket or bicycle purchase loans
• Business expenses including mileage allowance for car usage

Ahoy - If you’re passionate about heritage, skilled in fundraising, and eager to make a genuine difference to an irreplaceable maritime treasure, this new role could be just the right opportunity for you.

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.

A Huge Ambition

The Unicorn Preservation Society (UPS) has recently secured nearly £1 million from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to advance Project Safe Haven – its 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.

Fundraising activities will include:

• Supporting donor research, approaches and applications, reporting and relationship management across trusts, foundations and statutory sources
• Developing and growing individual giving programmes, including regular giving and one-off donations
• Developing and maintaining the membership scheme, ensuring excellent stewardship and value

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 further our work turning policy into action on climate change, biodiversity and environmental inequality, we are pleased to be recruiting for a Communications and Engagement Assistant. This role will support the delivery of communications and engagement plans to raise awareness of our work and demonstrate impact to our partners and funders, helping to grow our digital presence and undertake background research into emerging policy. We are, therefore, looking for a skilled communicator with a creative flair and good planning and organisational skills to join our team.

Travel to sites is an essential part of this role and a clean driving license and access a vehicle are required.

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 full time position, based from our office in Stepps. This position is fixed-term until 31st March 2026, with possible extension subject to funding.