Business Development and Trusts Executive
- Full time
- £28,851 – £33,680
- Edinburgh/Glasgow
- Closing 18th August 2023
- Advertised from 25th July 2023
- 35 hours a week.
- FR23/08
Role
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of Children 1st's Business Development & Trust (BD&T) team who raise income from statutory and charitable trusts and foundations to make a positive difference to the lives of thousands of children, young people and their families across Scotland.
We are a friendly, hardworking and supportive team who have secured a range of long-term partnerships with a range of statutory and grant funders including Scottish Government; Local Authorities, The National Lottery Community Fund and William Grant Foundation. We are driven by our commitment to securing funding that enables Children 1st’s front-line services to build empowering relationships with families to address the various, often complex, challenges they face.
If you share our passion and determination, we would love to hear from you.
What kind of people are we looking for?
- Demonstrable track-record securing grant funding and/or statutory income
- Able to build strong relationships with colleagues and funders across Scotland
- Thinks it’s a privilege to work with and on behalf of children and families
- Loves to write and can adapt style to engage difference audiences
- Finds fundraising exciting and seeks to build on professional development and experience
Base
This role requires you to be based at either our Glasgow or Edinburgh base 3 days per week. We know it is helpful to work alongside our teams in community bases and you will be required to travel to our other services routinely. Once you are up and running in the role we can agree the working arrangements that best suit you and the organisation.
Salary, Conditions, Pension
We will offer you a competitive salary, generous annual leave entitlement (40 days inclusive of 9 public holidays), flexible working opportunities and a contributory pension scheme.
Diversity and inclusion
We aim to tackle all forms of discrimination, including on the basis of ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender and disability, both internally and externally.
We seek to create a workforce which reflects the diverse population we serve, including previously under-represented groups. We are committed to making Children 1st an environment where all employees are welcomed, nurtured and can thrive.
Wellbeing
Your wellbeing is important to us, we will support you to work in a way that gets the job done but maintains a healthy work life balance. We will provide connection with the rest of the organisation including regular support from Linda Jardine (Director for Children & Families Services); Euan Miller Head of Business Development & Trusts and Sarah Johnston, the Manager within the Business Development & Trusts team; and wider colleague groups and networks across Children 1st.
Join the Team
If you would like an informal chat about this role, please contact Business Development & Trusts Manager, Sarah Johnston by email: sarah.johnston@children1st.org.uk to arrange a time.
Further Information
This is a permanent post. We have 1 full time equivalent post (35 hours a week). We would be open to hearing from candidates who wish to explore flexible working hour arrangements within Children 1st’s operational hours 8 a.m.– 6p.m.
Please identify your preferred working pattern/availability in your application.
Application notes
For further information and to apply, please visit our website.
Closing date: 18/08/2023 12:00
Interview date: Interview date expected to be Mon 31 August
The selection process will include seeking PVG Scheme/Disclosure information.
Children 1st is the working name of the Royal Scottish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children. Registered Charity No: SC 016092
Equal opportunities matter to Children 1st
The Yard is an award-winning charity that runs adventure play services for children with disabilities and/or additional support needs and their families across Scotland.
We are seeking an experienced HR Manager who is passionate about driving positive change at The Yard. You will bring the expertise and gravitas to influence and support senior leadership on HR and cultural initiatives.
About the role:
Some of your key responsibilities will include:
• Ensuring The Yard maintains the roles, skills and experience to deliver on its strategic priorities
• Measure employee engagement and agree action plans to develop and improve organisational culture
• Ensuring our recruitment policies and processes embody our values and enable us to recruit people with the skills and qualities to meet our goals
• Developing and managing our renumeration policy
About you:
This job is for you if you have:
• Proven experience of HR management
• Can lead by example, fostering a culture of trust and respect
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills
• Ability to develop HR strategies aligning with our strategic plan
If our ethos inspires you and you are eager to bring your knowledge and experience to a team that is deeply committed to our purpose, we would love to have you on board.
If you would like to discuss the role with our Director of Resources, please let us know and we can arrange a call.
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- Part time
- £30,000 pro-rata
- On site: Glasgow (plus working in our satellite office in Kilmarnock considered after 6 months)
- Closing 7th January 2026
Family Mediation West provides support to families affected by separation, divorce, and conflict. We have premises in Glasgow and Kilmarnock allowing us to offer services across the West of Scotland. We are affiliated to Relationship Scotland, who support a national network of 21 local service providers for individuals, couples and families experiencing relationship breakdown. The values and the standards of the organisation help to ensure effective support can be provided to help families through difficult times.
We are seeking an administrator, with experience, to support a broad range of administration tasks within a family conciliation service. Full support and training will be given for this role within both the service provisions well as all our operational systems. FM West operations largely deal with service users, their family solicitors, and the Scottish Court system. The role may suit a candidate well that has experience of administration within a legal, charity, social work, or child services background. There is full training on operations available, and the opportunity to work alongside our current administrators who will provide personalised 1-2-1 on the job support to the successful candidate.
First Step is a community-based organisation working directly with families and young children in the early years. We support parents to build confidence, strengthen relationships and create a nurturing environment for their children. Our services include early learning and childcare, family learning and wellbeing activities, dedicated family support and outreach, and a range of opportunities for volunteering and community involvement.
We are seeking a motivated, self-starting Fundraising Officer, who will be central to the growth and sustainability of First Step’s work. You will lead on securing funding and developing new projects that respond to the needs of families with young children.
With excellent communication skills, you will work closely with the Project Manager and the Strategic Board to shape and deliver innovative, community led initiatives that make a real difference to the lives of children and their families. This includes identifying funding opportunities, writing compelling bids and building strong relationships with funders and partners.
Using your creativity, you will also be responsible for raising awareness of First Step’s services through events, presentations, marketing materials, and managing social media and website content. We’re looking for a versatile individual who communicates effectively at all levels, writes clearly, collaborates well with others, and can work independently when needed.
In addition to a highly satisfying role, we offer a range of staff benefits including:
- Enhanced annual leave
- Contributory pension scheme
- Enhanced sick pay
- Learning and development opportunities
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- Management Board
- Unpaid
- Hybrid: Scotland (Quarterly Board meetings online annual get together central belt)
- Closing 26th January 2026
Volunteer Chair and Treasurer (Trustees) – Help Dads Rock Support Dads and Families across Scotland
Dads Rock is a fast-growing, dynamic Scottish charity with a clear vision: Children thrive when Dads thrive. We are looking for passionate and experienced individuals to join our Board of Trustees.
We are currently recruiting for two key volunteer leadership roles:
- Chair: To provide strategic direction and ensure strong governance as we expand our services across Scotland.
- Treasurer: To utilise your financial expertise in overseeing our financial viability, budgets, and compliance. Experience in a finance role is highly valued.
This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute your skills to a critical mission with a low time commitment (approx. 2-3 hours per month) and a high societal impact.
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