- Advertised from 16th March 2022
- Salary depending on experience. Contracted until 31st March 2023 (extension subject to funding)
Role
Connect Community Trust is a vibrant social enterprise based in the east end of Glasgow.
As part of the city-wide GECCO team, the Employer Engagement Advisor will be responsible for sourcing employment opportunities across Glasgow, to help create sustainable jobs for our clients. Liaising with SMEs and large-scale organisations across the city, focus will be on growth and buoyant sectors, meeting the needs of our clients and that of the local labour demand.
Playing a key role in Connect Community Trust’s employability provision and the city-wide GECCO partnership, you’ll be instrumental in the delivery of the organisation’s sector-specific employability programmes and supporting job-ready clients into appropriate opportunities. Working closely with employers, you will be tasked with generating vacancies and identifying opportunities wherein the project can offer free and bespoke pre-recruitment and training provision. With the support of the wider GECCO team, you will also engage in job brokering activity on behalf of our clients and be responsible for the aftercare of those you’ve helped create opportunities for.
Over the last 18 years Connect has exceeded expectations on many levels through the empowerment of local people and innovative regeneration work in the Greater Easterhouse and the east end of Glasgow. The Trust operates two community facilities within Greater Easterhouse and Re-Connect - a furniture re-use and recycling project. With over 70 weekly services, the range of support is extensive and has helped many people achieve positive outcomes for themselves and the wider community.
Glasgow Empowering Communities Co-operative (GECCO) was formed in 2016 and is a co-operative of Development Trusts across Glasgow city whose ambition is to draw together its significant community networks in the North, South, East, and West to bring a fresh approach to addressing city challenges. As Development Trusts, each of the members are community-based and focused on the local area that they are based within.
The GECCO (City) partnership team is responsible for delivering on an ESF Employability contract from Glasgow City Council and consists of partners Govanhill CDT, SWAMP, Maryhill Community Central Halls and Connect Community Trust.
Key responsibilities of the position include:
- Establish and develop new employer relationships to create job opportunities
- Sourcing vacancies for a caseload of job-ready clients through direct employer engagement
- Building a pipeline of opportunities across multiple sectors
- Job brokering
- Aftercare
- Recording and reporting on key data for funders
- Support to line managers to maximise experience and opportunities for clients
We are looking for someone with previous Employer Engagement, Employment Support or Recruitment experience who has excellent motivational and organisational skills.
Application notes
Job Description and Person Spec available to download below.
To apply please send CV and covering letter to jobs@connect-ct.org.uk
Closing date for applications: Friday 1st April 2022
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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.
We are recruiting a charity finance professional to work as a job share to co-ordinate the financial activities of FHBT. Sound financial control underpins all the great work we do, and this is an opportunity to bring your experience to join a welcoming and high achieving team, and play your part in our work for people and historic places in Fife.
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Outreach Worker and Cycle Trainer
- Full time
- £24,897
- On site: Recyke-a-bike, Causewayhead, Stirling
- Closing 31st January 2026
About Us
Recyke-a-bike (part of Fallin Community Enterprises) has been in operation since 2005. We began as a small recycling social enterprise that quickly grew into a job club, using bike recycling as work experience for our members. Over the years we’ve seen a lot of growth and now offer training services and cycling outreach work, in addition to our bike recycling and sales through our well stocked and modestly priced shop.
Purpose
To support the delivery of the Bikeability programme in partnership with Cycling Scotland and Stirling and Clackmannanshire local authorities. The Outreach Worker and Cycle Trainer will also support the delivery of all cycling-based activities delivered by Recyke-a-bike.
Responsibilities
Main:
- Delivery of Bikeability Training to Children.
- Delivery of Adult Cycle Training.
- Maintenance of bikes and equipment for each of the following fleets: Stirling, Clackmannanshire, EBike, Practical Cycle Awareness Training (PCAT) and Adult Cycle Training Fleets.
- Managing health and safety within area of responsibility.
- Carrying out risk assessments for Bikeability sessions.
- Planning, risk assessing and delivering other cycle related sessions, events and activities.
- External liason with third parties including schools, local councils, community groups and organisations, as well as charities and businesses.
- Attending team meetings.
- Attending continuous professional development (CPD) training.
Additional:
- Building bikes for the shop when not busy.
- Collecting bike donations for the shop.
- Deliver Doctor Bike services across the Forth Valley when required.
- Assisting other departments where needed.
- Any other reasonable duties consistent with working for a small charitable organisation.
Join our Board of Trustees at Space @ The Broomhouse Hub.
At Space, we believe in creating opportunities that bring people together, build confidence, and strengthen our community. Across more than 20 projects, we support people of all ages and backgrounds to learn, work, connect and thrive. From our community café and kitchen training programmes, to youth work, employability, carers support, and wellbeing services — everything we do aims to make life better in Broomhouse and beyond.
Our Mission
To build a thriving, inclusive and resilient community where everyone has the opportunity to reach their potential.
Our Values
- Respect: Welcome and listen without judgment.
- Integrity: Deliver value-based work with kindness and consistency.
- Collaboration: Connect with people and partners.
- Creativity: Take an innovative approach to resolve social challenges.
- Empowerment: Nurture talent and encourage self-development.
Why join us now?
It’s a really exciting time to become a Trustee. We’re currently delivering our 2024–2027 Strategy, focused on strengthening our community impact, growing sustainable enterprises, and supporting our brilliant team to make lasting change.
You’ll join a passionate, skilled and supportive board helping guide the next chapter of Space’s story.
The Role of a Trustee
Our Trustees play a vital role in three key areas: Strategy, Governance and Risk Management.
You’ll work with the leadership team as a critical friend — supporting, questioning, and inspiring us to stay true to our mission while continuing to innovate and grow.
Each trustee also “adopts” one of our services or projects, acting as a link between the Board and front line staff. This helps Trustees stay connected to the people and communities we serve, and brings valuable insight back to board discussions.
Trustees with specific professional experience engage in one of our four subgroups – Finance, Governance, People, Enterprise.
Right now we’re particularly keen to add to the existing financial skills of our Board, ideally welcoming someone with Management Accounting expertise, especially within SMEs or social enterprises. Someone with experience of being a charity treasurer would be highly beneficial.
That said, we’d love to hear from anyone who shares our values and brings experience in areas like fundraising, communications, enterprise, wellbeing, or facilities management.
Do I have to live in Edinburgh?
Not at all! We welcome applications from potential Trustees living anywhere. However, there is a requirement to attend an in-person Board meeting in Edinburgh once every two months. Attendance online can be arranged under special circumstances.
Our Trustees fall into two categories:
- Local Trustees: People living in South West Edinburgh, or within three miles of EH11 3RH.
- Business Trustees: People who do not live locally who join the Board to offer specific skills, expertise or professional experience.
Your Commitment
We truly value your time and experience, and we keep the commitment meaningful but manageable:
- Board meeting every two months in Edinburgh (2hrs in person)
- Sub-group meeting every three months (60-90 mins online)
- Annual General Meeting in Edinburgh (90mins in person)
- One Trustee Strategy Building Day per year (5-6hrs in person
Trustee Induction & Training
We provide a comprehensive induction and ongoing training programme to support all trustees in their role. This includes sessions on our governance structure, key policies, finance & budgeting, health & safety, safeguarding, and an overview of our current projects and strategic priorities.
Trustees also take part in regular development sessions throughout the year.
All new trustees have the option to be buddied up with an existing trustee while they find their feet.
Remuneration/Expenses
This is an unpaid role, however reasonable expenses associated with the role may be reimbursed.
Sound like something you’d be interested in?
If you share our values, believe in community-led change, and want to make a real difference — we’d love to hear from you.
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