Edinburgh University Students' Association is looking to recruit an Officer (Peer Support) to join our Student Opportunities team.

Edinburgh University Students’ Association is an award-winning organisation, which exists to provide diverse services, representation, and welfare support to the community of over 49,500 students at the University of Edinburgh. By providing opportunities, helping to create change and offering support, we're here to help students get the most out of their time in Edinburgh. We have five venues around the University of Edinburgh campus – Teviot, King’s Buildings House, Potterrow, the Pleasance and Edinburgh College of Art’s Wee Red Bar – which house our offices, cafés, bars, clubs, spaces for students to meet, study and socialise. These spaces transform into some of the most well loved Edinburgh Festival Fringe venues throughout the month of August each year.

We are a registered charity and all of the income we generate from our commercial activity goes back in to supporting our members. We’re also an organisation with a strategic commitment to support and empower all our staff, and have some exciting plans for the future. Plus, over 90% of our staff would recommend the Students' Association as a place to work. There's never been a better time to apply and join our organisation.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. Edinburgh University Students’ Association is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

The Student Opportunities team focuses on supporting and developing a wide range of student led activity, and additional opportunities to ensure students have the opportunity to meet each other and have fun; to build community amongst our members; and to support their personal and professional development.

Salary: £29,280 - £30,190 (Band C)

In line with our Pay Policy, the successful candidate will typically be offered the lowest salary band point, dependent on experience.

Plus a generous benefits package:

• 35 days per year holiday entitlement
• Company pension with 14.5% employer contribution
• Enhanced company sick pay, leave and loan policies
• Hybrid working - up to 40% working from home per week
• A comprehensive package of support via our Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to money saving discounts from hundreds of retailers via our Pluxee Discounts Hub
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounts on food and drink across our venues

Hours:37.5 hours per week

Contract: Salaried - Permanent

The Role:

The Officer (Peer Support) will empower students to take a holistic and autonomous approach to community building and facilitate the development and expansion of peer-led activity across the Association and the wider University environment.

This will include:

Supporting school-based peer support programmes of activity in line with the Association’s methodologies and approaches

Leading the annual distribution of grants to students (Student Opportunities Development Fund)

Developing evidence-based guides to support student-led community building and wellbeing activities

Collaborating with departmental colleagues to empower students to lead community building activity (Blether Together)

Working collaboratively with student sabbatical officers, staff, and the wider student body to develop robust, evidence-based plans for future community building events that celebrate the diversity of the student population

Supporting a review of the Association’s contribution to peer mentoring programmes across the university and associated change management plans

This role will also work as part of a team on delivering support for a wider range of student groups and will contribute to our overall objective of providing all students access to diverse, inclusive and innovative activities and developments, in order to enhance their student experience.

You will collaborate with colleagues within Student Opportunities and a variety of other teams across the Association, including planning for Welcome Week, Careers Fairs, National Volunteering Week, Give it A Go, Student Awards etc.

The Person:

You will be a confident and experienced project worker with excellent communication and interpersonal, organisational and IT skills. You will have a proven track record of supporting peer support opportunities for young adults. As the front line of support for our members, you will be a natural people-person with a flair for on-the-spot problem-solving, an ability to stay calm under pressure, and a natural warmth.

You will maintain high expectations of yourself and others, with a passion for supporting students to make connections and grow through wider personal development, who takes pride in your work and that of your team. Customer satisfaction and service excellence will be central to your work with a consistently professional approach to your duties and keen attention to detail.

You will be motivated by working in a complex multi-disciplinary environment, engaging effectively and proactively with all departments across the Association to provide the very best for our members.

We are looking for a youth worker who will support young people to reach their full potential through sports and physical activity.

Hot Chocolate Trust is an innovative and inclusive youth work charity in Dundee city centre.

Engaging with approx. 400 YP each year, aged 12-25, we blend responsive, whole-person youth work with specialist resourcing and opportunities (e.g. creative arts, mental health and wellbeing, education and employment, activism) to maximize YP’s participation, agency, and responsibility. Flexible, relationship-based approaches support YP whose lives are unpredictable, even chaotic, and who are often wary of professionals and programmes.

The successful candidate will lead our Stretch project which uses youth work approaches to reinterpret and promote sports and physical activity with YP.

Too many YP miss out on the multiple benefits of regular physical activity. Some tell us they were put off at school (e.g. by narrow expectations, competitive/bullying culture); some feel excluded culturally (e.g. by gender, identity, or “not sporty”); some can’t afford it; some have nowhere to safely (or with dignity) try things out. You will work across three project strands (Inclusive sports; Mental heath and wellbeing; Games get real) through drop-in youth work, small groups, and individual support.

The post is full-time, with a two-year contract, at a salary between £26,162 and £27,398 pa (subject to qualifications/evidenced experience and training). You will find a fuller description of terms and benefits in the person specification.

Are you looking for an opportunity to use your digital skills to support Scotland's charities and voluntary organisations?

The rapid growth of AI tools is the biggest digital change to hit charities this decade – and our team is at the forefront of supporting the voluntary sector to plan, adapt and thrive.

About the role

We’re recruiting this new role to increase our support, training, and advice to enable charities to make strategic use of digital and technology, particularly AI tools and platforms.

Our new AI Development Officer will contribute to scaling our advice and support around digital tools and AI adoption, enabling hundreds more charities to apply these more effectively and making Scotland a better place as a result.

You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Create and improve our existing content
• Give talks and provide training online and in-person
• Engage with our partners to create links to their resources
• Contribute to discussions on digital matters at national and local levels

About you

Your in-depth knowledge of AI and digital change will mean you are up-to-speed with the tools, challenges and opportunities this brings.

Your strong, engaging communication skills will enable you to build relationships with our partners, colleagues, and wider charity staff and volunteers (including those who are non-technical!).

Your understanding of the charity sector in Scotland – or being able to pick this up quickly – will enable you to contribute to planning, deliver presentations, and explore solutions to the digital challenges facing the sector.

How we’ll support you

You’ll be working as part of the digital evolution team, with a supportive manager and an experienced team.

Part time hours and other flexible working options, including working from home for part of the week, will be fully considered. We encourage you to apply if you believe you meet most of the criteria in the person specification. We share our interview questions in advance. If you want to have a chat about the job or our flexible working approach, please contact us at HR@scvo.scot

As a Play worker, you’ll be at the heart of creating a safe, welcoming, and imaginative space where children can explore, take risks, and lead their own play. You’ll work as part of a dedicated team to deliver outdoor play sessions that are inclusive, child-led, and rooted in freedom and fun!

Key Responsibilities

• Be a trusted and playful adult role model for children and young people.

• Support children to lead their own play, take safe risks, and explore freely.

• Deliver year-round play opportunities.

• Help manage and maintain a safe, fun, and inclusive outdoor play space.

• Promote positive behaviour and ensure all children feel safe and supported.

• Carry out dynamic risk assessments and uphold safety policies daily.

• Liaise with parents, carers, and partner organisations within our community.

• Support youth volunteering and leadership opportunities.

• Keep attendance records, complete daily evaluations, and help capture impact through observations, photos, and feedback.

• Assist with planning, setting up, and tidying away play sessions and activities.

• Specialist Areas of Play (Interests and experience)

• Free Play: Let children take the lead and shape their own play experiences.

• Food & Cookery: Plan menus with children, cook meals on-site, and deliver online cooking sessions for our daily snack.

• Building & Woodworking: Support safe, creative building projects and teach proper tool care.

• Creative & Imaginative Play: Encourage role play, storytelling, and performance to bring the play space to life.

• Bushcraft: Support children in exploring risky challenges such as bushcraft skills.

• Building: Den Building and Shelter building is a useful and practical skill to share within an outdoor setting.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Playful, kind, and reliable

• Confident working with children of all backgrounds and abilities

• Comfortable working outdoors

• Organised, proactive, and a great communicator

• Committed to equality, inclusion, and child safeguarding

• Experience in play work, youth work, childcare, education, or community work is a plus, but not essential. We first and foremost look for enthusiasm and commitment to children's right to play. Successful applicants must however be willing to work toward essential training and qualifications for the role.

​Would you like to turn young people’s passion for gaming into confidence, connection and growth?

Bellshill & Mossend YMCA is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Project Lead to coordinate and deliver our Y-Victory esports project. Y-Victory is a weekly gaming and youth work programme for young people aged 8–18. Using games such as Fortnite, Minecraft and Rocket League, the project helps young people build confidence, develop friendships, improve wellbeing and gain valuable life skills in a safe and inclusive environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a well-established project, working directly with young people while coordinating volunteers, partnerships and delivery to ensure meaningful outcomes.

You’ll have the opportunity to shape and develop the project, ensuring it continues to evolve and respond to the needs of young people.

We're looking for someone who has:

• Experience working with young people and knowledge of youth work, community learning or education.

• Knowledge of gaming and esports, particularly Fortnite, Minecraft and Rocket League.

• Strong organisational and communication skills and a commitment to inclusive, young person-centred practice.

• Brings strong organisational and communication skills

• Is committed to inclusive, young person-centred practice

• Experience leading projects, services or teams.

Qualifications

Applicants should hold, or be working towards, a relevant qualification in Community Learning and Development, Youth Work, Social Care, Education, Working in Communities or a related field.

Why Join Us?

At Bellshill & Mossend YMCA, we put children, young people and families first. You’ll join a supportive and values-driven team and play a key role in shaping a project that uses gaming as a powerful tool to engage, connect and support young people to thrive.

Could you lead and shape services that make a real difference to children, young people and families?

About Us

Bellshill & Mossend YMCA is a community-focused organisation supporting children, young people and families. We are committed to creating safe, inclusive spaces and delivering meaningful services that make a real difference in our local community.

The Role

We are seeking a motivated and capable Project Operations Manager to lead the delivery and development of our services.

This is a key leadership role within the organisation. You will be responsible for managing staff, ensuring high-quality service delivery, and driving a strong focus on outcomes and impact.

You will play a central role in strengthening performance, developing staff, and ensuring our services are consistently focused on making a measurable difference.

You will work closely with the CEO, staff team and partners to ensure our services continue to meet the needs of our community.

This role requires someone who is comfortable setting direction and supporting staff to deliver high-quality, consistent services and who is comfortable taking ownership of service standards and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clear and supportive leadership, setting expectations and helping staff to perform at their best

• Ensure services are well managed, outcome-focused and making a meaningful difference

• Monitor performance and support continuous improvement across services

• Build and maintain relationships with partners and stakeholders

• Contribute to the development and growth of services

• Ensure effective reporting, monitoring and compliance

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience managing staff or teams within a community, youth work or third sector setting

• Someone who can provide clear direction and support staff to deliver high-quality, consistent services

• Is confident balancing support with accountability

• Is focused on delivering results and making a positive impact

• Has strong communication and relationship-building skills

• Can take initiative and work with autonomy

• Is motivated to grow with the organisation and contribute to its future direction

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to:

• Play a key leadership role in an organisation making a real difference locally

• Shape and strengthen services that support children, young people and families

• Be part of a supportive, values-driven team

• Grow and develop alongside an organisation that is evolving and ambitious for its future

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated Pathways Officer to join our team, supporting young people aged 10–25 who may face disadvantage or complex barriers.

This role is funded through the CashBack for Communities programme and is based within our Pathways Hub, working alongside partners including schools, youth justice and third sector organisations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing one-to-one support as a key worker

• Developing personalised Pathway Plans

• Supporting delivery of group sessions and outreach work

• Working with partners to support progression into training, education or employment

• Maintaining accurate records and supporting monitoring requirements

About You

You will:

• Have experience supporting young people facing barriers

• Be confident building positive, supportive relationships

• Be organised and able to manage a varied workload

• Be committed to strengths-based, trauma-informed practice

A relevant qualification (or equivalent experience) in youth work, CLD, social care or education is required.

Who we are looking for

Breakthrough T1D is the UK’s leading type 1 diabetes charity, dedicated to funding research, advocating for change, and supporting the T1D community. A year into our exciting rebrand from JDRF to Breakthrough T1D, we’re looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Fundraiser for Scotland and the North of England to help us build on this momentum.

As Senior Fundraiser, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving forward our major donor and corporate partnerships programme. You’ll work alongside our Head of Scotland to deliver sustainable income growth, develop meaningful relationships with high value supporters, and bring unforgettable experiences to life — from intimate research briefings to our flagship annual Gala Ball.

This is a role with huge scope to make your mark. You’ll have the autonomy to cultivate your own portfolio, the support of brilliant cross UK colleagues, and the reward of knowing your work directly fuels scientific breakthroughs that change lives.

Experience required

You’ll have previous experience of:

• Experience working with major donors, corporate partners or demonstrable success generating income from senior stakeholders in a relationship driven role

• Strong project management skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities with confidence and calm

• Excellent communication skills — written, verbal and in presentations

• Emotional intelligence and the ability to build rapport authentically.

• A supporter focused, warm, and collaborative approach.

About Breakthrough T1D

Breakthrough T1D is the world’s leading charitable research funder into type 1 diabetes, improving lives until we find the cure. We are dedicated to our 400,000 strong type 1 community in the UK and work closely with our international affiliates across the world, including the US, Canada and Australia.

You will find a vibrant atmosphere and spirited team at Breakthrough T1D, always striving to make a difference to people living with type 1.

Employee benefits

As an employer we offer:

• Hybrid working arrangements

• Flexible working and will consider compressed hours

• Generous annual leave entitlement – 25 days per year plus bank holidays for full-time staff with leave increasing after three and five years’ service

• Health cash plan that allows you to claim for some treatments such as dental, optical and physiotherapy treatment

• Season ticket and cycle loan

• Pension scheme

• Family-friendly policies – maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave at enhanced rates

• Personalised training to suit your career aspirations and professional

development

Breakthrough T1D is an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age.