Development Officer (p/t)
- Part time
- £20,930 pro-rata
- The Fraser Centre, 3a Winton Place, Tranent, East Lothian, EH33 1AF. Local travel will be required.
- Closing 7th July 2023
- Advertised from 23rd June 2023
- £11.50p/h. 14 hours per week. Flexible hours, this role will include a mixture of days, evenings and weekends. Fixed Term, 3 years.
Role
The Fraser Centre Community Trust is a registered charity in the heart of Tranent, East Lothian. The charity was created in 2011 to regenerate a former picture house into a Community Hub.
In 2019 the vision was realised with the opening of our Community Hub which focuses upon: tackling poverty in Tranent; learning & development; arts & culture; health & wellbeing; recruitment, training & volunteering.
This new, fixed term part time role will focus upon key areas of development for the Trust:
- Climate Action
- Poverty
- Education
- Community Engagement
Climate Action:
The Fraser Centre Community Trust is committed to minimising our environmental impact and inspiring others in our community.
This role will:
- Continue our carbon footprint review.
- Represent the Trust as a member of East Lothian Climate Network.
- Work with partners to improve our carbon footprint and inspire others.
- Develop a climate action plan to guide the Trust.
- Record and review the impact of our services.
- Create community opportunities.
Poverty:
The Fraser Centre Community Trust is committed to tackling poverty in Tranent and surrounding areas.
- Oversee our poverty focused activities/events including our Community Pantry.
- Work with other local groups to represent the Trust to tackle local poverty.
- Record and review the impact of our services.
- Create opportunities to tackle poverty in the community.
Education
- Develop links with local and regional High Schools, Primary Schools, Nurseries, Playgroups, Colleges and Universities.
- Investigate links and opportunities.
- Create partnerships.
- Identify opportunities to visit The Fraser Centre.
- Provide updates to contacts on upcoming events.
Community Engagement
This role will play a key role in the understanding of the needs and demands of our community.
- Gather feedback, opinions, ideas from the community to identify opportunities and improvements.
- Organise trial and test events open days, open day
- Conduct visitor analysis
- Record engagement information and visitor profile.
Skills / Experience Required:
Essential
- Knowledge of The Fraser Centre community Trust our history, services and events
- Evidence of commitment to climate action / tackling poverty
- Strong communication skills
- Strong skills in Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Social Media
- Local Knowledge of the area, groups, etc
- Driving Licence
Desirable
- Experience of representing an organisation at meetings and events
- Experience of customer engagement
- Experience of building partnerships with community groups
- Experience of reviewing and analysing data
- Experience of Fundraising
Additional Information:
- This role will require the applicant to own or have access to a car.
- Fuel shall be paid at 45p per mile for travelling to approved work-related purposes.
- This role is funded by the Scottish Government: Investing in Communities fund.
- This role will be expected to work alongside colleagues to find and apply for relevant funding.
- The Fraser Centre Community Trust is an equal opportunities employer and has a Equal Opportunities Policy.
Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer
Application notes
To Apply: Send your CV with a cover sheet explaining why you are the best candidate for the position to: David Orr, Chief Executive Officer, The Fraser Centre Community Trust, 3a Winton Place, Tranent, East Lothian, EH33 1AF Or email david@thefrasercentre.com with ‘Development Officer’ in the subject line.
Applications must be submitted by 12noon on Friday 7th July 2023. Late applications will not be accepted.
Interview will be held mid July.
Immediate start is available.
Community Worker - Digital Inclusion
- Part time
- £31,012 pro-rata
- On site: Gorbals
- Closing 19th January 2026
Are you passionate about bridging the digital divide in our communities?
If so, then please see details of the role below
At its heart, the main purpose of this role is to address both the cause and impact of digital inequality within the Gorbals by supporting individuals and communities to gain the skills, confidence and access required. This role will help bridge the digital divide by working collaboratively with third sector partners.
Crossroads Youth and Community Association’s work and values are built on the central belief that “everyone had the right to live gloriously: whatever in society prevents this, should be challenged and whatever in the individual helps should be nurtured”
This role will involve working across the community with young people, families and the wider community.
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- Part time
- £30,784 pro-rata
- On site: Broomhouse, Edinburgh
- Closing 22nd December 2025
The Finance Officer for the Community One Stop Shop plays a crucial role in ensuring the efficient financial management of the organization. Reporting to the Board Treasurer and CEO the Finance Officer will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing financial reports, and supporting budgeting and forecasting activities. This role is essential in upholding financial transparency, compliance, and accountability within the charity.
Senior Finance and Funding Officer – Funding & Compliance
- Part time
- £28,137 pro-rata
- Hybrid: Stirling
- Closing 12th January 2026
Organisation Profile
Established in 1984 to eradicate all forms of discrimination under the Race Relations Act 1976, CSREC works across Central Scotland, including but not limited to, Clackmannanshire, Falkirk, and Stirling Council areas.
At CSREC, we aim to reduce the negative effects of inequality and marginalisation experienced by Minority Ethnic individuals, asylum seekers, and refugees across Central Scotland, enabling them to engage with the wider public to enhance community cohesion and prevent discrimination.
This job description and person specification acts as a guide to the various responsibilities in relation to the position of Senior Finance and Fundraising Officer. Due to the on-going changes within the Third Sector these responsibilities may be occasionally amended in negotiation with the post holder. CSREC is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our service users and uses a thorough, rigorous, and fair recruitment and selection process.
Role Overview
To ensure the financial health and sustainability of CSREC by leading on financial planning, securing essential funding, and maintaining robust financial reporting and compliance. The post holder will be responsible for the creation and management of budgets and forecasts, identifying and applying for new funding, and ensuring all financial reporting to funders is accurate and timely.
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- Full time or Part time
- £35,156
- Hybrid/Remote: Inverness
- Closing 15th December 2025
Community Energy Scotland is recruiting for a Senior Technical Officer with experience of all aspects of technical project delivery, including scoping of technical work, writing bids and tenders, managing client relationships, overseeing and providing expert input into technical content creation, and delivering outputs on time and to budget.
The role will be part of a wider technical team that delivers the technical aspects of several of Community Energy Scotland’s projects, as well as stand-alone technical work such as feasibility studies and options appraisals. This new senior role requires an energetic, well organised self-starter.
We are particularly looking for candidates who can demonstrate experience and skills in at least two of the following areas:
- Grid assessments
- Development of 30-50MW renewable generation projects
- Non-loan financing for renewable projects
- Cost estimation for renewable generation projects
- System integration of renewable generation projects to buildings or off-grid systems
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