Recruitment and Retention Co-ordinator
- Full time or Part time
- £28,708 – £31,526
- Hybrid - Thistle House, Haymarket, Edinburgh
- Closing 17th July 2023
- Advertised from 6th July 2023
- 35.00 hours per week. Full Time or Job Share. Permanent. Please note that the job is currently under evaluation but the current salary is £28,708-31,526.
Role
Why apply for this role?
Children’s Hearings Scotland (CHS) is undergoing an exciting period of reform designed to make a step change in improving the outcomes for infants, children and young people who need us most. As the Recruitment and Retention coordinator, we are looking for a creative, motivated and proactive professional to join our Team.
We are committed to #KeepThePromise to Scotland’s infants, children and young people, and you would be joining us during an exciting period of change as we redesign the children’s hearings system with our partners and people with lived experience over the next five years.
As Recruitment and Retention Coordinator, you will support the co-ordination and administration of the work of the Recruitment and Retention Lead in projects, programmes, and campaigns for Children’s Hearings Scotland particularly in relation to the upcoming Care and Justice bill (from 2023), annual Panel Members recruitment campaigns and reappointment requirements.
If you think that you can help to deliver CHS’s volunteer recruitment campaigns, projects and supporting ongoing retention of our volunteer Panel Community, then this will be the role for you.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting as directed to ensure implementation of the CHS’ Panel Member recruitment strategy dedicated to ensuring that we attract and appoint high quality people to serve on our children’s panels and Area Support Teams (AST) across Scotland.
- Work with colleagues internally and externally to effectively support all Panel Member recruitment campaigns and activities.
- Support the project management of national recruitment campaign in conjunction with National team members and local representatives, ensuring the alignment with project milestones and budgets; local resources; and key campaign messages.
- Responsible for administration of CHS internal digital system which enables online recruitment applications and reappointments.
- Liaising and co-ordinating work with partners, Area Support Teams and local authority Clerks regarding requirements of resources to support all Panel Member recruitment campaigns.
- Undertaking general administrative tasks associated with the overall campaign and projects.
- Monitor and extract regular relevant recruitment and digital statistics and assisting with producing all campaign reports.
- Act as point of contact and respond effectively to support all Panel Member recruitment campaign queries, both internally and externally, including monitoring and managing relevant mailboxes.
- Supporting the planning, organising and co-ordinating of local, regional or national events.
- Undertake other work as may be required, which is consistent with the nature of the job and it’s level of responsibility.
- In the spirit of positive team working, willingly lend support to colleagues and members of our volunteer community when possible, in their times of pressure and demand.
- Proactively explore ways to continuously improve the effectiveness of your role in order to support the delivery of CHS outcomes.
Please note that you may be required to travel across Scotland and work on occasion outside CHS’ normal working hours to meet the requirements of the job.
Life at CHS
Our 2,500 volunteer Panel Members take part in children’s hearings in their local areas, making decisions with and for infants, children and young people. Our organisation currently also supports a network of 22 Area Support Teams made up of 400 volunteers who support Panel Members in their local communities.
As an organisation that works within the children’s hearings system, we are passionate about making a positive contribution to improving outcomes for Scotland’s infants, children and young people.
You can read more about our core values HERE as well as view an introductory video to our organisation. We also offer a generous benefits package from hybrid working, flexi hours and a fantastic pension scheme - you can check out our full benefits summary HERE.
Diversity and Inclusion
CHS is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and are committed to providing any reasonable adjustments required during application and assessment process, and upon joining us.
Application notes
For more details, please download the application pack which includes a full job description and a person specification.
You can access the application form here: forms.office.com/e/j5puLKLT3J
Please note that CVs are not accepted.
For an informal and confidential discussion on the role or about any adjustments you might need, please email jobs@CHS.gov.scot
Closing Date: Monday 17 July at midday
After the closing date, this role profile will no longer be available on our website, so please save a copy when you apply.
It is anticipated that interviews will be held on Thursday 27 July 2023
Community Connection Volunteer Co-ordinator
- Part time
- £25,794 pro-rata
- On site: Edinburgh
- Closing 5th January 2026
Street fit Scotland (SFS) is seeking a dedicated and dynamic individual to join our team as a Community Connection Volunteer Co-ordinator. This role will involve working independently and as part of a team to lead and manage and train a growing volunteer network, providing coaching, development opportunities, and nurturing connections with the local community. The successful candidate will be proactive, empathetic, and passionate about supporting people to reach their full potential.
Main Purpose of the Role
This role is central to the continued growth and development of Street Fit Scotland’s (SFS) volunteer offering. As Community Connection Volunteer Co-ordinator, you will lead with empathy, creativity, and a person-centred approach, encouraging and supporting our members to step into volunteer roles. You’ll provide inclusive, tailored support to help individuals flourish, ensuring every volunteer journey aligns with SFS’s core values of kindness and inclusion.
You’ll oversee all aspects of the volunteer function, developing meaningful roles, delivering training, nurturing development, and building a connected, supported, and empowered community.
Our main aim is to offer sessional work to volunteers when they pass the 6-month probation as we SFS values lived experience.
Key Responsibilities
As the main point of contact for all volunteers, you will be fully integrated into the heart of SFS activities, forming trusted relationships with both volunteers and wider community members. Your work will focus on meeting people where they are, understanding complex needs, offering emotional and practical support, and providing a bridge to meaningful experiences and future opportunities.
Volunteer Support & Development
- Deliver person-centred emotional and practical support to all volunteers and community members.
- Provide one-to-one and group support for community members exploring volunteering, helping them progress at their own pace.
- Design and facilitate internal training, including groupwork, inductions, policies and procedures, and skill-building sessions.
- Develop and share innovative tools and resources to support volunteer engagement and learning.
- Supervise and support the personal development of volunteers, helping them grow in confidence, responsibility, and pre-employability.
- Carry out continuous evaluation to monitor volunteer progress and impact.
- Coach and mentor members through tailored development journeys, helping individuals identify their strengths and contribute meaningfully.
Volunteer Management & Coordination
- Manage and coordinate all SFS volunteers (internal and external), ensuring people are matched to roles that reflect their skills, interests, and availability.
- Identify new opportunities for members to volunteer within SFS, co-creating role descriptions where appropriate.
- Assess individuals’ readiness and suitability for specific roles, offering additional support as needed.
- Oversee PVG processes and ensure a smooth onboarding experience.
- Build relationships with external volunteer services, such as Volunteer Scotland to recruit external volunteers, and stay up to date with relevant training and guidance.
- Attend and contribute to team meetings and service development discussions.
Community Engagement & Integration
- Participate in weekly core, stretch, and strength sessions, as well as community lunchtime drop-ins, to build relationships and encourage engagement.
- Accompany members to SFS sessions to foster community connection and shared experience.
- Support external training pathways (e.g. food hygiene, SDF training, or other personal development courses).
Operational Responsibilities
- Share responsibility for maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming community base.
- Ensure SFS equipment (computers, desks, shared spaces) is cared for and cleaned when necessary.
- Wear PPE when required and complete relevant health and safety training, including food hygiene certification.
- Be an active team player; supporting colleagues, contributing to team culture, and helping shape a positive working environment.
Person Specification
Essential Skills & Experience
- Knowledge and understanding of the issues affecting members at SFS Working with individuals affected by homelessness, addiction, and trauma.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, taking initiative while contributing to a supportive team environment.
- Knowledge of safe practices including adult and child protection.
- Strong demonstration of people skills, with a passion for helping others reach their potential.
- In-depth understanding of volunteers from recruitment and training to supervision and support.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to connect meaningfully across diverse backgrounds.
- A genuine commitment to creating inclusive, empowering spaces where everyone feels valued and heard.
- Highly organised, with strong computer skills and record management.
- Group work skills, experience of delivering workshops or sessions that involve team building exercises.
Desirable Experience
- Background in training or community education, with a focus on personal development / Experience in coaching, mentoring, or life coaching.
Additional Information
- Reports to: Michelle Reilly, CEO
- Responsible for: SFS equipment, the volunteer team, and maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming shared space
- Base: SFS Community Hub, 19 south clerk street, EH8 9JD
Values
- Empathy - listen to and understand an individual’s needs and circumstances
- Treat everyone at SFS with dignity respect and kindness
- Take a non-judgemental approach
- A commitment to anti-discriminatory practice
- Recognise and uphold boundaries
About Prostate Scotland
At Prostate Scotland, we are dedicated to support men across Scotland in their prostate health journey. Nearly 1 in 2 men in Scotland will be affected by prostate disease at some stage of their lives and 1 in 10 are likely to develop prostate cancer.
Our mission is to inform, educate, support, campaign, and advance on prostate disease in Scotland.
Purpose of Job
The Information Co-ordinator is responsible for ensuring that accurate, clear, and accessible information is produced, maintained, and disseminated by the charity. This role involves:
- creating a range of printed and digital information materials and tools for men, their families, healthcare professionals and the public,
- collaborating with medical specialists including consultants, GPs, and allied health professionals to ensure content is evidence-based and clinically accurate.
- coordinating and managing the PAGES committee, including organising quarterly meetings, preparing agendas and documentation, and overseeing follow-up actions.
- ensuring the charity’s information is compliant with regulatory and accessibility standards and is effectively shared with relevant stakeholders.
The Information Co-ordinator plays a key role in supporting the charity’s mission by providing authoritative, respected, accessible, and high-quality information that empowers service users, supports clinical professionals, and raises awareness.
Project Delivery Manager - Scottish Seascapes
- Full time
- £30,000 – £35,000
- Remote: Home-based, UK
- Closing 4th January 2026
About Us
We are a leading UK environmental charity dedicated to protecting our ocean - defending crucial habitats, regenerating vital ecosystems and inspiring volunteers. We unite communities, governments, and industry, and champion science-based solutions for cleaner, healthier seas to tackle the climate and nature emergency.
The Scottish Seascape project lies within our ambitious Atlantic Coast Programme and is focused on the regeneration of marine habitats across Scotland’s west coast coastal and inshore waters. The project aims to deliver measurable ecological recovery through habitat regeneration and community-led stewardship.
We are currently looking for a Project Delivery Manager to join us on a full-time basis for a two-year, fixed-term contract, working 35 hours per week.
The Benefits
- Salary of £30,000 - £35,000 per annum
- 25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing with service)
- Extra time off at Christmas
- 8% employer pension contributions (no match required)
- Sick pay at full pay for 8 weeks, then 8 weeks at half pay (after probation)
- Flexible working and remote-first approach
- Health and wellbeing support, plus an employee assistance programme
- A paid volunteering day to support a charity of your choice
- Cycle-to-work scheme
This is a standout opportunity for an individual with experience in marine habitat regeneration, conservation, or marine monitoring to join our passionate and values-driven organisation.
You’ll have the chance to work on a project that creates real change for the marine environment, supporting the people who care and want to get involved and helping the habitats that are important.
What’s more, you’ll be enabled to further develop your skills and expertise, growing your abilities and making sure you are the go-to expert for future marine conservation work.
The Role
As a Project Delivery Manager, you will be responsible for delivering and implementing Scottish Seascape projects focused on restoring some of Scotland’s most iconic coastal habitats.
Specifically, you will manage a range of marine habitat regeneration projects, co-ordinating regeneration activities, supporting ecological monitoring efforts, and managing partnerships. Ensuring each project contributes to our strategic goals, you will also support community engagement objectives and social impact.
Ensuring milestones and targets are achieved, you will collaborate with coastal communities and local stakeholders, building trusted partnerships and enabling local stewardship through workshops, training, and outreach in order to build capacity and awareness.
Additionally, you will:
- Support the development of funding proposals and project sustainability plans
- Contribute to wider strategic planning linked to marine restoration programmes
About You
To be considered as a Project Delivery Manager, you will need:
- Demonstrable experience in marine habitat regeneration, conservation, or marine monitoring
- Applied knowledge of marine biology and environmental science, gained by study or through equivalent experience in a related field
- Demonstrable experience in managing project budgets
- Working knowledge of Scottish marine ecosystems and environmental policy
- Experience in social impact measurement or working with social data to inform reporting and decision-making
- GIS and data analysis (preferably R) skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong relationship-building skills
To work within Crew’s Counselling Team providing trauma-informed drug counselling and a range of psychosocial interventions to support people wishing to address their consumption of psychostimulant drugs and other substances. To reduce harm and the incidence of physical and mental health problems associated with the consumption of psychostimulant drugs. Some counselling may be by telephone or the NHS Attend Anywhere secure platform.
Major Activities and Responsibilities:
- To provide trauma-informed drug counselling and evidence-based psychosocial interventions to support clients who wish to address their consumption of psychostimulant drugs and other substances.
- To take on a complex client caseload and work collaboratively with supervising psychologist to support clients presenting with underlying trauma and/or mental health difficulties and problematic substance consumption.
- To co-ordinate additional support and signpost clients who would benefit from specialist support by liaising with relevant services.
- To commit to working in a trauma-informed way and to undertake any further training to meet this requirement.
- To organise own case load and co-ordinate counselling and other appointments.
- To provide assessment appointments for clients entering the service and recovery-oriented support sessions for clients on the waiting list if and when required.
- To work constructively and supportively with the Crew Counselling Team.
- To contribute to the monitoring, evaluation and on-going development of the service.
- To liaise with other agencies and stakeholders if and when required.
- To undertake any other duties as requested by the Crew Counselling Coordinator or CEO
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