Project Coordinator (Kindness Krew)
- Part time
- £25,170 – £27,063 pro-rata
- Saltcoats
- Closing 24th September 2023
- Advertised from 6th September 2023
- £21,574 - £23,196 30 hours per week (predominately Monday to Thursday).
Role
Role Purpose:
This role will focus on delivering the TACT mission of ‘delivering programmes and projects that make a difference to people’s lives by encouraging, supporting and promoting community action’. The Project Coordinator role is multifaceted and involves having a wide range of skills. We are looking for a resilient, flexible individual who likes working with people and has a ‘can do’ attitude. It is essential that you have the ability to build respectful, honest and trusted relationships with the beneficiaries, volunteers and our partners.
Key Responsibilities:
- To ensure the ongoing development of Kindness Krew in accordance with its vision;
- Ensure Kindness Krew targets are met and delivered successfully;
- Effectively manage a portfolio of casework with competing demands and produce a quarterly report to your Line Manager;
- Contribute to the organisation’s website, bulletins, newsletters and other publications to promote the Kindness Krew Project;
- Take personal responsibility for contributing to high quality standards in customer relations, service delivery and communications;
- Work with colleagues to implement systems for measuring, monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of our approaches;
- Actively seek opportunities for the ongoing development of the Kindness Krew in accordance with its vision and strategic direction.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Provide initial training for volunteers and ensure any additional training needs of volunteers are met;
- Carry out assessment for all suitable referrals involved in the Kindness Krew;
- Supervise and support pairings between beneficiaries and volunteers;
- Ensure feedback is received from both volunteers and beneficiaries after every interaction;
- Liaise with referring partners i.e. Services Access Team and Community Link Workers and attend any inter-agency meetings where necessary;
- Liaise with specialists to gain advice, support and provision of the most appropriate services for individuals involved in the Kindness Krew;
- Manage a caseload of referrals and volunteers;
- Ensure that the agreed outcomes in each assessment and plan are being met and delivered successfully;
- Maintain accurate and appropriate records of work undertaken on internal project spreadsheet and MILO database;
- Participate in regular monitoring and evaluation of the project;
- Work as part of a team contributing to the smooth and effective running of the project;
- Attend and contribute to regular supervision sessions and team meetings, providing updates;
- Assist monitoring of budgets/financial reporting where appropriate and follow financial procedures;
- Contribute to the strategic development of the project;
- Liaise with funders and participate in funding applications and reports where appropriate;
- Carry out the duties of the post with regard to TACT policies and procedures and a clear understanding of both Child Protection and Adult Protection policy and procedures;
- Undertake any other duties as reasonably requested by your line manager;
- Act in a professional and respectful manner which reflects our Code of Conduct.
Additional Duties
- Protect and enhance the organisation’s public reputation when speaking on its behalf.
- Maintain accountability for your continuous professional development by identifying personal training needs which will increase performance and are relevant to responsibilities and discuss with your Line Manager.
- Work within the framework of TACT’s ethos and policies as described in our code of conduct.
Because of the changing nature of our business your job description will inevitably change. You will, from time to time, be required to undertake other activities of a similar nature that fall within your capabilities as directed by management.
Application notes
Closing date for applications: 5pm on Sunday 24th September 2023
Interview date: Tuesday 3rd October between 10am and 4pm
To apply: please return the completed application forms to info@tact.scot or post to 27 Vernon Street, Saltcoats, KA21 5HE.
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Strategic Support Officer
- Full time
- £31,540 – £34,139
- On site: Vernon Street, Saltcoats
- Closing 12th January 2026
TACT is looking for one exceptional and experienced individual to become a member of the team.
Third Sector Organisations (TSOs) across North Ayrshire are operating in an increasingly challenging environment, with rising demand, limited resources, and growing strategic responsibilities. Alongside this, a new community-led consortia programme is being established to reduce child poverty through coordinated, person-centred support. To help the sector respond collectively and effectively, the Strategic Support Officer will act as both a shared strategic resource and the central coordinating role within this partnership.
The postholder will strengthen strategic capacity across participating organisations, enable more efficient cross-organisation collaboration, coordinate shared initiatives, and ensure the third sector’s collective voice is clearly represented in local decision-making. Working directly with Chief Officers and frontline delivery leads, the postholder will help translate shared learning into stronger pathways, reduced duplication, and a more joined-up experience for the families and communities we serve.
About TACT:
The Ayrshire Community Trust (TACT) is a charity based in North Ayrshire that provides programmes and projects that make a difference to people’s lives by encouraging, supporting and promoting community action.
Advocacy Worker
- Part time
- £24,751 – £25,600 pro-rata
- On site: Vernon Street, Saltcoats (community-based with travel across mainland localities)
- Closing 12th January 2026
TACT is looking for one exceptional and experienced individual to become a member of the team.
The Advocacy Worker will play a vital role in improving access to support for vulnerable families across North Ayrshire. Many families face complex and overlapping challenges including poverty, poor mental health, housing instability, financial hardship, and domestic pressures - yet struggle to navigate an often fragmented and confusing support system. This role provides direct, person-centred support to ensure families receive timely, coordinated, and meaningful help.
Acting as a connector between families and third-sector partners, the Advocacy Worker will deliver proactive outreach, tailored guidance, warm handovers, and ongoing follow-up - all designed to help families overcome barriers, stabilise their circumstances, and build long-term resilience.
About TACT:
The Ayrshire Community Trust (TACT) is a charity based in North Ayrshire that provides programmes and projects that make a difference to people’s lives by encouraging, supporting and promoting community action.
Lead for Community Transport
- Part time
- £33,063 pro-rata
- Hybrid: Dumfries or Stranraer
- Closing 4th January 2026
Where the role fits in our organisation
You are responsible for oversight of the TSDG community transport programme, the priorities of which are identified by the Community Transport Strategic Development Group (CTSDG). The role requires work across many of TSDG’s thematic areas including; Communities and Sector Support, Employability, Skills and Learning and Local Economies and Enterprise.
What You'll Do
We are looking for a colleague who is passionate about connecting communities to each other, for work, learning, leisure and social needs through a high quality, integrated transport model. One key purpose is enabling our communities to live fulfilling lives. Community transport is more than just moving people from A to B. It can be a mechanism for social inclusion, poverty reduction and improved wellbeing. The community transport programme is built on partnership working, so you will ned to be someone who thrives on; building relationships, supporting collaboration, and helping organisations grow their capacity to make a real difference in people’s lives. As part of the Lead Officer Group, you will also actively participate in shaping our ways of working at TSDG.
What You’ll Do
- Continue development and delivery of a multi-year plan for the design of a regional community transport model for Dumfries and Galloway.
- Build a business case for structures and a choice of viable operating models, including the development of a region-wide social enterprise for community transport.
- Actively partner with the local authority, regional transport partnership, NHS, enterprise agency, transport partners, the third sector and communities, to facilitate integration of community transport.
- Incorporate partnership outcomes and regional transport strategies in to planning, programme design and outcomes.
- Manage project reporting, including for the CTSDG, Community Planning Partnership, SLT and Board.
- Remain up to date with national and regional policy relevant to third sector organisations working in, or aligned to, transport and community transport, community connections, health and wellbeing and the social/local economy.
- Manage the Connecting Communities Development Officer.
More about you
- You have experience in related subject matter, such as economic development, social enterprise, community infrastructure and/or transport.
- You have strong relationship-building skills and experience of working collaboratively with partners from different sectors.
- You are able to analyse information, capture learning, and communicate it clearly through reports, presentations, or other formats.
- You are able to facilitate group discussions, workshops, or events that bring together different perspectives.
- You are skilled at organising, planning, and problem solving, and you can adapt to varied and changing priorities.
- You are self-motivated, a team player, and committed to continuous improvement.
HTSI brings together a wide range of community groups, charities, and social enterprises. We work collaboratively with five local delivery partners to ensure that the needs of our communities—spanning an area larger than Wales—are met with innovation, partnership, and integrity.
HTSI continues its ambition to be a catalyst for positive change, investing in the strength and resilience of the Third Sector through knowledge sharing, capacity building, partnership, and a steadfast commitment to ensuring our sector’s voice is heard in policy, planning, and service delivery. Our work and impact rest on a team that values expertise, creativity, and a shared commitment to making a meaningful impact. We foster an inclusive, respectful, and empowering working environment, where staff are encouraged to develop professionally, contribute ideas, and take on responsibility.
We are now seeking an inspiring leader who shares our values and vision. The ideal candidate will bring strategic insight, excellent communication skills, and a proven ability to build strong, collaborative relationships. You will be comfortable advocating for the Third Sector at both local and national levels, engaging with policy forums, and championing the interests of our diverse communities. We are looking for someone who thrives in a dynamic and challenging environment, who demonstrates flexibility, resilience, and the ability to listen as well as lead. Your leadership will be instrumental in shaping progressive change, securing sustainable funding, and nurturing community-led solutions for the Highlands and beyond.
If you are passionate about driving real and lasting impact, and have the experience and vision to take HTSI forward, we warmly invite your application for this pivotal role.
Full details are available in the recruitment pack below.
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