• Are you a confident communicator who enjoys working with people?

• Do you see the potential in ideas as well as the challenges?

• Are you passionate about the power of communities to change things for the better?

We have six Funding Officer opportunities in our Scotland Directorate.

One permanent and five fixed term contract opportunities. Please state what is of interest in your statement, this can be all.

You’ll be part of a team of Funding Officers, led by a Funding Manager, responsible for our grant-making activity in a geographical area. There are eight Funding teams in Scotland each covering a different geographical region with between 4 and 8 Funding Officers in each team.

Funding Officers usually work on grant-making activity within one local authority area and are the main point of contact for all grant-holders and applicants in that area.

Role Responsibilities include:

• You will provide advice to prospective applicants, assess applications and will be in regular contact with grant-holders as they progress with their projects. Your recommendations will guide decisions on awarding grants and how we support grant-holders.

• You will contribute to learning and evaluation of our work, outreach and stakeholder engagement in your area. You will ensure that our funding responds to the local context and our commitment to equity and inclusion. You will be expected to challenge yourself and colleagues to continually improve the way we work.

• You will be responsible for understanding how an organisation’s ideas align with our funding priorities and making good judgements about when to take an application further or when to signpost to alternative opportunities. You will be able to communicate clearly and concisely your recommendations about who and what we fund. Your natural curiosity combined with a genuine interest in people and projects in your area will enable you to try new approaches and develop your understanding of what works.

During your first few weeks with the Fund, in person training will be delivered in Glasgow, you can expect to be office based on most working days. After the initial training period work patterns are more flexible. In a typical week most full-time Funding Officers would be likely to spend one day in our Glasgow office, one or two days out for meetings and project visits in their assigned area, and will work from home on other days. There can be occasional weekend and evening working, but most of our work takes place on week days in normal working hours.

About You

We are looking for talented people from a wide range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences who share our values and are passionate about making a difference through our funding. Whether through lived or gained experience you will really understand the communities we work with.

We are very open to flexible working both full time and part time applications, minimum 2 days a week.

Background

We have developed expertise in stimulating demand for, and trust in, green home improvement through our cooperative membership and through in-person events such as community hall presentations and open house events. This report summarises some pilot work in this area. We have since refined our approach and seek to expand it across Glasgow City Region, complemented by traditional and digital marketing approaches.

The Role

This role is an opportunity to take a senior role in an expanding social enterprise focused on the climate change crisis.

The Marketing and Community Engagement Manager will drive demand for our householder services. This will be achieved primarily through in-person community engagement events. Public speaking is a key part of this role. This role also covers brand development, digital marketing and traditional advertising but these are lesser considerations than expertise with in-person activity.

In addition, they will ensure an excellent customer experience using customer feedback and market knowledge to steer improvements in service design.

Key Responsibilities

• Meet targets for numbers of customer enquiries
• Deliver a programme of in-person and online community events.
• Other marketing activity including traditional advertising and partnerships with other service providers.
• Manage our retrofit champion volunteering programme.
• Data protection for customer data, including GDPR compliance, with outsourced advisory support.
• Monitoring our customer handling and feedback. Steering service design improvements.
• Manage team member(s)
• Support delivery of innovation and consultancy projects

Skills And Experience

Required

• Demonstrable experience of developing and delivering successful campaigns which create demand, including community events, online and traditional media.
• Skills in market research, brand development and product/service design.
• Confident public speaker
• Experience of successfully engaging with communities, such as participatory design processes or consultations.
• Line management experience

Preferred

• Experience in service design.
• Expertise in workshop facilitation
• Comfortable with managing IT platforms such as CRM, website, collaboration tools.

Location

You should be based within a commutable distance of our office in central Glasgow.

• There will be a mixture of office working, events in the community and flexibility to work from home.
• We serve households and communities across Glasgow City Region.

Schedule

We will consider schedules between 0.6 to 1.0 FTE. Please tell us your preference.

This role involves community engagement events in evenings and at weekends.

About You

We are looking for team members who share our commitment to our aims, mission and values. See more information on the Vacancies page.

You may be…

• looking for a step up or a fresh challenge in a related career path
• making a change of career and bringing relevant transferable skills.
• returning to work after an absence, such as for caring responsibilities.

Legal right to work

You must have a legal right to work in the UK. We are not currently in a position to act as a sponsor.

Supported by Postcode Innovation Trust, thanks to players of People’s Postcode Lottery

We are a small charity that supports military and emergency service veterans who struggle with mental and physical health problems. The therapy team work in a garden site in Dundee. Management functions are carried out by 5 trustees who work from home but are encouraged to drop into the garden to chat with therapists and veterans. We are looking for a trustee to join this management team as Secretary/Administrator with responsibility for meetings, record keeping and ensuring that the trustees meet the duties and obligations set out by OSCR. Time commitment is up to the individual and their availability. Salary and account functions are carried out by the auditors and the treasurer. A background in management would be useful. The charity has a good record of success helping veterans and a sound reputation for administration.

Who we are

The charity aims to help veterans recover their health to a level that enables them to return to work, further education/training or an acceptable level of independent living. Staff also collaborate with a range of local support agencies to address problems such as finance, housing, mobility limitations, abuse, employment, training and physical health. Staff have created a dedicated therapeutic space where veterans feel safe and are able to engage in a wide range of activities to suit individual needs and abilities. The site is run by 3 qualified therapy staff, a fundraiser and a gardener. The charity is comfortable supporting 16 veterans and their families at any one time.

Beneficiaries

All beneficiaries engage voluntarily. Most are slow to seek support and need help to understand their problems. Some have a history of substance abuse and require the help of primary care GP services. A fear of crowded places can stop veterans attending crucial medical appointments so that they fall through the safety net provided by the NHS. Social isolation is common. Aided by the therapy team, veterans are encouraged to complete any NHS treatments offered, reconnect with family, friends and community and make new friends in the garden. Former beneficiaries are welcome to return for further support.

Our search

Two DTG trustees have been with the charity since it began in 2016. We are looking for a new trustee to inject fresh ideas and up to date skills. With the help of the Scottish Tech Army, the charity has recently upgraded its IT systems to enhance security, enable remote access and set up role specific email accounts. We have a strong, well qualified team running the Garden and want to ensure that the management team continues to have the right strengths and skills to support them.

Are you passionate about rural regeneration and preserving Scotland’s cultural heritage? The Cabrach Trust is seeking a dedicated Trustee to help shape the future of this unique community.

The Cabrach, located in the breathtaking landscapes of North East Scotland, is steeped in history and recognised as one of the birthplaces of malt whisky. The Trust is leading a transformational regeneration strategy, including The Cabrach Distillery, community projects, and heritage initiatives, to breathe new life into this remarkable area.

As Trustee, you will guide the Trust’s strategic direction, ensure effective governance, and act as an ambassador for its mission. We are looking for individuals with a strong connection to rural Scotland, expertise in governance or business, and a commitment to community-led development.

About Us

Merry-go-round Glasgow is a social enterprise and charity in the Southside. We support local families with high quality, low cost children’s goods and through inclusive events and workshops. We have a boutique style shop in Strathbungo selling everything baby, we run an events programme, and we work with over 120 agencies across the city to provide free packs of goods to families in need. We have a skilled and motivated staff team of 14 and are an inclusive and fun place to work. We are a Revolve certified store (revolvereuse.com) which means that we work to high standards, are committed to excellence, improving and seeking opportunities for growth. As the winners of the Environmental Social Enterprise award in Scotland and the UK we are a highly ambitious, supportive and inclusive organisation creating huge local impact. Our aim is simple: to be Glasgow’s go-to for parents and visiting families alike.

The Role

Merry-go-round Glasgow is looking for an enthusiastic and committed person to work in our preloved children’s clothing sorting facility in Shawlands. Stock processing assistants are crucial in creating a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for volunteers and corporate groups.

The stock processing assistant post is crucial in ensuring all products are sorted, checked, cleaned and tested before sale. This role ensures the smooth running of the operation so that our customer’s expectations on quality are exceeded.

You will be involved in a wide variety of tasks including; sorting donations; organising the stockroom; cleaning, testing, safety checking and fixing stock; ensuring a safe and organised working environment and preparing stock for sale. The role is fast paced and requires a highly organised individual who can work independently. This role is supported by the Operations Manager.

A full Job Description is available for download below.

We are looking for a manager with a background in arts/culture/heritage to cover a period of maternity leave from mid March 2025. A self-starter, resilient individual who enjoys a fast paced, multi-faceted working environment. We are a small but ambitious team and we strive to develop Provan Hall as a popular tourist heritage site with a community heart.

This role is a senior position, leading a staff team of 1 full time and 5 part time members of staff and there is responsibility for all operations including staff management, financial management and venue management. You will report directly to a board of Trustees and frequently engage with Glasgow City Council.

CCT Development Officer role and responsibilities

Responsible to the board of trustees as a whole, line-managed by the chair.

The role of the CCT Development Officer will be to work closely with our trustees, members, volunteers, other community groups, public bodies and the people of Crieff to deliver our key priorities and to help us make Crieff a better place to live, work and visit.

End vision and outputs / outcomes of the role

CCT is a key anchor organisation in Crieff. Over the last 12 years we believe that CCT has proved we can really punch above our size and deliver for our community. The role of the development officer will be to coordinate the trust’s projects, take the lead on fundraising efforts and run the trust day to day, freeing up the volunteer trustees to work on the projects themselves. We are also currently seeking future funding for this role, as well as looking for funding to support our annual core costs such as insurance, accountancy, web sites, Xero subscription etc. which amount to c. £8,000 per year. The end vision is that in 10 years time CCT is thriving and continuing to work for the benefit of Crieff.

Home, a place where you belong

Home in Scotland is looking for new Board Members to deliver our mission to build homes, independence and aspirations across Scotland.

Home in Scotland is part of part of Home Group, one of the UK’s largest providers of high-quality housing, integrated health and social care. In Scotland we manage over 5500 homes serving 12,500 customers.

As a member of our Home in Scotland Board, you’ll set the strategic direction and offer support, guidance and constructive challenge, ensuring our Board discharges its legal and regulatory responsibilities.

Your key responsibilities

• Set clear strategic direction and priorities for Home in Scotland. Monitor and review Home in Scotland’s progress and performance in accordance with our strategy and business plan.
• Contribute your personal and professional knowledge and expertise to Board discussions and decisions, ensuring that we Deliver for our Customers and Communities.
• Promote and uphold the highest standards of corporate governance, ensuring the Board discharges its duties and complies with all statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure appropriate controls and risk management are in place.
• Maintain high standards of honesty and integrity, adhering at all times to our Board Members Code of Conduct.

Why Choose Us

Joining our Board is a fantastic opportunity to expand your professional network, develop governance and leadership skills, and make a meaningful impact on communities across Scotland.

We provide a comprehensive induction and ongoing support to help you settle into your role, including mentoring from experienced Board Members. Whether you're new to board level roles or bring a wealth of experience, we’ll ensure you feel confident and well prepared.

You bring

• Knowledge or experience of social housing in Scotland, including its regulatory and policy environment.
• A strong sense of social purpose and empathy with Home Group’s mission, along with a passion for housing and communities, making a difference for our customers.
• Proven ability to work at a strategic level, think creatively, and challenge constructively.
• An understanding of the role of a Board Member, commitment to the highest standards of corporate governance, and the ability to build constructive working relationships with Board Members and colleagues.
• A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Excellent communication and networking skills, enabling you to collaborate effectively and represent Home in Scotland externally.

A place where you belong

We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. We value diversity in all its forms and our goal is to foster a culture where everyone feels respected and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives.

We are a Disability Confident Employer, do let us know if we can do anything to help you shine in the process in the way of reasonable adjustments.

What’s involved

• The role is unpaid, however all reasonable expenses are reimbursed.
• We ask you to commit an average of 1 day per month to Home in Scotland Board meetings and activities. You will have as much notice as possible for all events.
• As a Board we meet 6 times per year. Most meetings are virtual.
• Some meetings include site visits and engagement with our customers. In-person commitments may very occasionally involve travel and an overnight stay.
• The initial term of your appointment is for three years and may be renewed.
• If you are successful, we’ll ask you for details of two referees