St Andrew’s First Aid is Scotland’s leading first aid charity, dedicated to saving lives and strengthening community resilience through high-quality training and volunteer-led services. With a proud history spanning over 140 years. The organisation provides first aid cover at thousands of events each year and plays a vital role in national and emergency response and public safety across the country. Through a nationwide network of committed volunteers and professional staff, St Andrew’s First Aid delivers first aid training to individuals, communities and workplaces, while supporting major public events by providing surge capacity during national events and emergencies.
The Executive Team is now seeking a Head of Volunteer Operations as the organisation are entering an important period of development. You will be passionate about delivering a high-quality experience to all our volunteers and galvanising the staff team to deliver and support this. The role will have a strong focus on building and strengthening our volunteer infrastructure, enhancing operational resilience and modernising systems that support service delivery across Scotland. This is a pivotal opportunity to shape the future of volunteer-led first aid services within a respected national charity.
Reporting to the Executive Director of Operations and Business Development and working closely with the Chief Executive and Executive Management Team, the Head of Volunteer Operations will provide strategic and operational leadership for St Andrew’s First Aid’s volunteer-led services across Scotland.
You will be responsible for ensuring a resilient, inclusive and high-performing volunteer workforce that is recruited, trained, deployed and supported to deliver safe, high-quality first aid services at events, in communities and during major incidents. The role spans the full volunteer lifecycle alongside responsibility for operational planning, rostering, safeguarding, clinical governance alignment, logistics and partnership working with key stakeholders including event organisers, local authorities and emergency services. The role also involves working collegiately with our Head of Commercial Training.
A central focus will be strengthening organisational readiness for peak demand and emergency response. You will lead service improvement initiatives, embed strong systems and performance frameworks, oversee budgets for volunteer operations, and develop robust risk management and business continuity plans. You will also champion digital solutions that enhance efficiency and the volunteer experience.
The successful candidate will be an experienced operational leader with a background in volunteer services or comparable safety-critical environments such as charities, emergency services, healthcare or major events. You will bring strong strategic and operational planning skills, alongside a sound understanding of safeguarding, governance and service quality.
You will be confident leading dispersed teams of staff and volunteers, able to influence senior stakeholders and partners, and comfortable working at Executive and Board level. Above all, you will combine operational experience with emotional intelligence and strong values, remaining calm under pressure and committed to creating an inclusive and supportive culture where volunteers can thrive.
This is a rare opportunity to lead and shape a national volunteer operation at a time of transformation, ensuring that communities across Scotland continue to benefit from high-quality, volunteer-led first aid services when they need them most.
Lead. Influence. Champion communities.
VASLan is seeking an inspiring and values-driven Chief Executive Officer to lead the Third Sector Interface for South Lanarkshire and champion one of Scotland’s most vibrant local third sectors.
VASLan represents and supports over 1,400 community, voluntary and social enterprise organisations. Our ambition is to make South Lanarkshire the best place in Scotland to start, run and grow a third sector organisation.
VASLan is committed to not competing with the local third sector on the delivery of services and to being genuinely accountable to and representative of it.
About the role
As CEO, you will:
· Provide strategic and operational leadership to VASLan
· Act as the principal advocate and system leader for the local third sector
· Build strong partnerships with Community Planning partners, funders and government
· Steward significant funding and ensure long-term sustainability
· Lead, support and develop a committed staff team
· Work closely with the Board to ensure strong governance and accountability
About you
You will bring:
· Senior leadership experience in the third, public or related sector
· Strong influencing, partnership and communication skills
· Sound financial and governance experience
· A deep commitment to community-led, asset-based approaches
· Knowledge of the Scottish third sector and policy environment
Our Coordinator represents Stirling Street Pastors and supports the promotion, management and co-ordination of the initiative in Stirling.
Reporting to a Board of Trustees the Coordinator’s key duties will be to:
The post holder must:
We offer:
Spirit of Springburn the SCIO was established at the beginning of 2021 and provides a much needed and valued service for the community. We're made up of local residents and local service providers from Springburn and are committed to creating a place-led approach to improve life in the area by identifying the needs of the community, to make Springburn a safe and healthy place to live, grow and work.
Job Overview:
The Health and Wellbeing Co-ordinator is a new role that will be supported by the Board of Trustees and reporting to the Chair of the Board of Trustees.
We are seeking a motivated, solution focused individual who has the confidence and experience to help shape this new role and to make it a success. You will support and develop the delivery existing wellbeing projects, helping to ensure they are sustainable, as well as creating new groups and activities to meet the needs of the local community.
The duties of the Health and Wellbeing Co-ordinator are varied but include day-to-day running of the hub including dealing with the public, stock control, developing partnership opportunities and increasing awareness of our services.
A full induction programme, training and support will be provided.
Responsibilities and Duties:
If you are bright, reliable, energetic, passionate about making a difference and have access to your own vehicle, we want to hear from you!
ESUB is an award-winning charity based in Edinburgh. We support families experiencing hardship by providing school uniform and other essentials so that children and young people can go to school with dignity and confidence, fitting in with their peers and ready to make the best of their education.
ESUB is looking to recruit an enthusiastic Operations Assistant to work closely with the small staff team and a busy group of volunteers. We are based in the Gyle area of Edinburgh, and travel in and around Edinburgh will be required. We welcome applications from individuals with transferable administrative skills and experience gained in a work or volunteering. If you genuinely have an eye for detail and are committed to providing a quality customer service then we would love to hear from you.
The Position:
To assist the Operations team with the day to day running of the charity including:
The Operations Assistant will need use of their own vehicle to travel in and around Edinburgh as part of the role. Please note that this post is not suitable for working from home.
Our Benefits:
We’d love to hear from you if you have the following:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and experienced manager to oversee the day-to-day management of Cruse Scotland East Area, this includes our teams in Fife, Dundee, Angus and Perth & Kinross and the Tayside and Fife Walk & Talk Groups.
Candidates are required to have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills to provide volunteer managerial support, which is often provided from a distance.
Excellent communication skills are essential as the postholder is required to respond effectively to a wide range of enquiries which includes bereaved people. You will be required to establish effective working relationships with a range of Cruse Scotland volunteers and staff, as well as funders and partnership organisations. Experience of volunteer management would be advantageous.
Due to the geographical spread of the role, from time to time the postholder will be required to travel to each of the service bases within East Area; and to other locations within Scotland for meetings and training.
Whilst the role is hybrid, we have an office base in Perth so there will be a regular requirement to have a routine presence in the office.
About Cruse Scotland: We are Scotland’s leading bereavement charity, providing bereavement support to anyone in Scotland who needs us. Bereavement is often one of the toughest experiences that people will face in their lifetime and for some it can be truly debilitating and completely overwhelming. The range of support we offer includes our helpline, instant web-based support, individual and group counselling support, children and young people’s services, training to workplaces and more. See our website crusescotland.org.uk for more information.
The most remarkable thing about Cruse Scotland is the fact that our client services are delivered purely by a volunteer workforce - who are all trained to professional standards. It’s fair to say that their motivation and commitment is contagious, and as such, we value their contributions highly.
Our volunteer workforce of 250 people are located in communities across Scotland, and are supported by a small but mighty staff team of 23, the majority of whom are employed part time. The staff team comprise a mix of roles and talents and share a similar passion for the work of Cruse Scotland. The staff team connects fortnightly to ensure a real sense of community and good relationships across the team.
Feedback from our staff satisfaction survey included:
“I haven't been here long but I can confidently say Cruse Scotland is one of the best organisations I have worked for, both from work and flexibility and overall organisation support from all staff and management”
“I find Cruse Scotland to be a very inclusive organisation with a great ethos, responsive to staff and volunteers”
Join the Grampian Opportunities Board of Trustees
Help Shape a Brighter Future for People with Additional Support Needs, Mental Health Challenges, and Unpaid Carers
Are you passionate about creating positive change in your community? Do you believe everyone deserves the chance to thrive, be heard, and feel supported?
Grampian Opportunities is inviting committed, values‑driven individuals to join our Board of Trustees. This is a chance to play a meaningful role in strengthening opportunities for people with additional support needs, those experiencing mental health challenges, and the unpaid carers who support loved ones every day.
Unpaid carers are the backbone of our communities, often giving so much of themselves with little recognition. Our mission is to ensure they are supported, empowered, and able to maintain their own wellbeing while caring for others. As a Trustee, you’ll help guide that mission.
What You’ll Do as a Board Member
This is a voluntary role, and reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.
We’re Looking For
You don’t necessarily need previous board experience, your passion, perspective, and commitment matter most.
We especially welcome individuals with experience or interest in:
We are deeply committed to diversity and inclusion. People of all ages, backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences are encouraged to apply.
Time Commitment
Around nine board meetings per year, plus occasional sub‑committee, agile, or development sessions.
Why Join Us?
Midlothian Sure Start is a dynamic, award winning third sector organisation. It offers a quality support service to families with children up to age 12 across Midlothian. Midlothian Sure Start has been in existence since 2001 and employs over 70 members of staff providing a service in Family Learning centres and in the community. Our ethos is to provide a holistic, confidential community based service where families are at the heart of what we do.
We are looking for people who are as passionate about the services we provide as we are and in return we are keen to support professional development with excellent training and development opportunities, enhanced sick pay (following completion of probation), enhanced annual leave entitlement (we close completely for a well-earned break over Christmas and New Year) and we support our staff with an Employee Assistance Programme, Pension Scheme, Discounted Childcare, Health Cash Plan and Discounted Shopping.
We are currently recruiting a Senior Business Support Officer to support the effective and efficient operation of Midlothian Sure Starts business support function, including line management of the Business Support team, management of the day-to-day finance operations, data and IT/systems support and supporting the organisations business support function.
Qualifications - HNC in Administration or equivalent experience is required. The candidate must undertake an enhanced PVG check. An accounting/finance or relevant qualification is desirable but not essential.
Experience - Experience of working in an office environment at a senior level is essential as is an understanding of managing data and finance tasks. An understanding of the difficulties experienced by vulnerable families and good interpersonal and communication skills are required.
Midlothian Community Action (MCA) is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic intern to provide short term support to our project workers. This role is ideal for someone interested in communications, community development, or the third sector. You will help deliver project communications, promote volunteering across Midlothian, and support a range of administrative tasks that keep our organisation running smoothly.
As an intern, you will also have access to free training and job coaching opportunities to support your development.
About Us
Midlothian Community Action (MCA) is the Third Sector Interface (TSI) for Midlothian. We provide support, guidance, and representation for charities, community groups, social enterprises, and volunteers. As the TSI, we act as the central point of contact between the third sector and the Scottish Government, and we work to strengthen and champion local voluntary action.
There is a TSI in every Scottish local authority area. While core funding comes from the Scottish Government, we work with a wide range of partners and funders to support the vibrant third sector in Midlothian.
Key Responsibilities
Project & Communications Support
Administrative Support
Who we are
At Volunteering Matters, we believe people have the power to create change. Whether through volunteering by helping others and giving time, or through social action such as speaking up, campaigning, or leading change, everyone can make a difference. We bring people together to build stronger communities across England, Scotland and Wales, making sure everyone has the chance to get involved and create real change.
Creating stronger communities through the power of volunteering
Volunteering Matters is a nationwide charity that exists to create stronger communities through the power of volunteering. We work with local partners to develop impactful programmes that support individuals and communities across the UK.
Since 1962, we’ve used our influence to champion volunteering as a powerful tool to build a thriving, resilient society. Our projects are co-created with the people and communities we work alongside: an approach that encourages our participants to become future volunteers and leaders, not just beneficiaries.
We understand the pressures of day-to-day life and create flexible, inclusive opportunities for people at all stages of life. And beyond delivering projects on the ground, we use our voice to shape policy and practice – ensuring volunteering stays recognised, supported and sustainable for generations to come.
What we do
We help people of all ages and backgrounds get involved in volunteering and social action. We focus on making sure that everyone, no matter their situation, has the chance to take part. We work with local people.
How we do this
We support people to share their time and skills to help others and tackle big challenges in their communities.
Role Purpose
Grandmentors is our award-winning, inter-generational mentoring project running in almost 20 locations across the UK. We recruit, train and support Volunteer Mentors (normally people aged 50+) who are matched 1:1 with young people (aged 16-26) facing a range of life challenges and barriers. This includes young people with experience of the care system, or with Adverse Childhood Experiences.
Through our mentoring support, young people are more likely to have improved physical and mental health and wellbeing, achieve better outcomes around Education, Employment or Training, build independent living skills, and generally enhance their life chances. In 2026, we are excited to be launching the Grandmentors project in Fife.
We are now looking to recruit a talented, dynamic and professional Volunteer Coordinator to join our team. In this role, you will lead all aspects of the coordination and delivery of Grandmentors Fife.
The right candidate would be someone with great experience of supporting and managing volunteers, working with young people facing a range of life challenges, as well as someone who can work flexibly and demonstrate a commitment to our organisational values.
Our Values & Way of Working
In all that we are guided by our values: Empowering, Inclusive, Compassionate, Positive & Straightforward.
Diversity & Inclusion
Volunteering Matters welcomes all applicants and are keen to ensure our team reflects the diversity of the UK and the communities we serve. We encourage applications from disabled, LGBT and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, along with candidates with any protected characteristics and from disadvantaged groups.
Disability Confident & Reasonable Adjustments
We guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role. Please provide evidence in your application, which demonstrates that you meet the level of competence required in the Job Description under skill and experience. To be considered for a guaranteed interview or to discuss any reasonable adjustments during the process, please state this in your cover letter.
Benefits
Our employee benefits reflect our culture which is built on an approach of full flexibility with accountability, and designed to let you make your most positive contribution; we offer:
We are also open to discussing job share applications.