Personal Assistant
- Full time
- £19,139 – £20,549
- Based in Edinburgh [currently working from home during Covid-19]
- Closing 21st February 2022
- Advertised from 1st February 2022
- Salary depending on experience, plus company benefits Permanent. 35 hours per week).
- Benefits: includes a company pension, an employee assistance programme and learning and development opportunities
Role
We are looking for a Personal Assistant for this new post which will provide an exciting opportunity for the holder to shape and develop over time. This key role will primarily provide administrative support to our Chief Executive and International CEO.
You will be working in a busy, fast-paced, purpose driven organisation with fantastic colleagues. We are looking for someone who is highly organised and personable with experience working as a personal assistant, administrator or a coordinator. Ideally, you will feel comfortable communicating with a range of individuals from young people to senior corporate leaders both in Scotland and abroad.
Having the right mind-set, attitude and approach is as important for us as having the right experience and skills. We appreciate that the best person might not have all the listed criteria yet, so if you feel your experience and skills will help you to make a great contribution in this role and you have the right mind-set, we would welcome an application from you.
Key Responsibilities
• Monitor, oversee and manage the Chief Executive’s correspondence, diary and meeting schedule, making sure their time is well managed and correspondence is actioned appropriately, efficiently and timeously
• Log, monitor and support the Chief Executive with actions, tasks and outputs as requested and required by him. Ensure they are conducted in a timely and efficient manner, meeting all deadline requirements, (e.g. make phone calls, respond to emails and write up minutes etc.).
• Support the International CEO to plan and prepare for meetings and events in Scotland and abroad. This includes booking travel, arrange visas and accommodation, arrange meetings, booking and setting up meeting rooms and order catering etc.
• Monitor, manage and oversee the International CEO’s diary, making sure their time is well managed
• Liaise with Board members to arrange Board Meeting dates, book and set up meeting rooms, arrange catering – currently quarterly
• Oversee the collation and sending out of Board papers, ensuring deadlines are met
• Take and produce accurate Board meeting minutes
• Provide general administrative support to the wider Leadership Team on an ad hoc basis and as required
For a full set of criteria please download the recruitment pack from our website.
Organisation profile:
The Social Enterprise Academy is a social enterprise that connects changemakers with transformational learning and development.
Created in 2004, we deliver innovative leadership and entrepreneurship programmes that empower individuals, communities, and organisations in Scotland and internationally to become more sustainable and have greater impact.
Application notes
1. Complete our application form and equality and diversity monitoring form
2. Send your application form and equality and diversity monitoring form to seahr@socialenterprise.academy by 12pm Monday 21 February 2022
3. Please note that interviews will be held on 01 and 02 March 2022 via Zoom
More information available at: socialenterprise.academy/scot/join-the-team
If you have any questions or if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments for the application or interview process please get in touch:
Lanagh Taylor | 0131 243 2670 | seahr@socialenterprise.academy
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Top job! Strategic Partnerships and Delivery Lead
- Full time
- £40,000 – £45,000
- Hybrid: Edinburgh
- Closing 16th December 2025
We’re on a journey to create fairer communities by facilitating 10 million social entrepreneurs globally by 2030. Do you want to help make this a reality?
We’re seeking a qualified and experienced leader to join our team as our Strategic Partnerships and Development Lead.
Reporting to the Head of Adult Learning, you will lead and expand the Academy’s work, delivering on contracted programmes and driving new business opportunities.
In this role, you will shape the growth of our learning offering by forging impactful partnerships, managing client relationships, and overseeing high-quality programme delivery. You will take responsibility for meeting ambitious targets while ensuring our work continues to create meaningful and measurable impact.
Playing a central role in strategic planning you will manage the team to deliver operational plans that maximise performance, reach, and programme effectiveness. This requires an effective line manager, who champions team wellbeing and provides mentoring and coaching to help them build their skills and capacity.
You will support strategy execution, sales activity, facilitator engagement, process improvement, financial oversight, quality assurance, contract compliance, monitoring and evaluation, and client account management—helping to secure the long-term sustainability and success of the Academy and being a key contributor to organisational development.
Having the right mindset, attitude and approach is as important for us as having the right experience and skills. We appreciate that the best person might not have all the listed criteria yet so if you think your experience, skills and attitude will help you to make a great contribution in this role and you have the right mindset, we would welcome an application from you.
Organisation profile:
At the Social Enterprise Academy, we believe social entrepreneurs play an essential role in changing the world.
We strengthen their role in local communities through transformational learning programmes that will increase their community impact.
Our programmes are accredited, responsive to learner needs, and are delivered by experienced Facilitators who are social change leaders themselves.
Since 2004, we have delivered over 1,900 learning programmes to 28,000+ learners in over 30 countries. We have also engaged over 55,000 young people around the world, using social enterprise as a tool to help them reach their full potential and create positive change in their communities.
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People and Payroll Officer
- Part time
- £28,500 – £30,000 pro-rata
- Hybrid: Edinburgh
- Closing 18th January 2026
This is an exciting opportunity to join Apex Scotland at a transformative moment, working alongside our newly appointed Head of People to bring our HR function back in-house and shape the future of how we support and develop our staff. As People and Payroll Officer, you’ll play a key role in launching and embedding our new people strategy, helping to create a workplace where colleagues feel valued, supported, and empowered to deliver life-changing impact every day.
By aligning our people strategy with Apex Scotland’s vision of “A Future Beyond Your Past”, you’ll be part of a dedicated People Team driving meaningful change across the organisation. Your work will not only strengthen our culture but also ensure we can continue to thrive, grow, and sustain the positive impact we have in communities across Scotland.
About you
As the People and Payroll Officer, you will bring experience in HR administration and payroll support, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. You will have handled confidential information with discretion and accuracy, supporting processes such as recruitment, onboarding, payroll, and pensions.
Our values at Apex Scotland are Believe, Respect, Empower and Support, values that we live and breathe every day both internally and externally, our new People and Payroll Officer will share our passion for demonstrating our values.?
About the charity
Apex Scotland helps people with experience of the justice system to have a future beyond their past. We see a society that values second chances, where barriers to inclusion are dismantled, and where people with justice system experience are empowered to contribute fully, shaping safer, fairer, and more compassionate communities.?
Our support includes early intervention initiatives, the provision of practical and emotional support, training and employability programmes. We understand that those we support and care for require interventions that are person centred, recognising their own individual, unique needs and circumstances.
If you believe in a future beyond someone’s past, apply to work with us today.
What we offer
- 3% Employer Pension Contribution
- Death in Service
- Enrolment to a health plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to Perkbox for discounts and offers
- Christmas closure
- Hybrid working
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Ark Support Workers
- Full time or Part time
- up to £24,307
- On site: Within services across Scotland
- Closing 14th August 2026
Ark is a major provider of Housing, Care and Support to people with long term and enduring conditions such as learning disabilities, mental health issues, dementia and autism.
Ark supports people to live independently in their own homes providing everything from a few hours a week social and life admin support to 24/7 care supporting with personal care, medication, household tasks, attending appointments and leisure activities.
We have lots of opportunities across Scotland for our Support Worker roles. As we provide full training no previous is experience is required.
If you are enthusiastic about supporting people to live their best lives, then apply now to join our team!
Your main duties will include but not be limited to:
- Working with colleagues as part of an effective and efficient team to support vulnerable people.
- Communicate and work well with our supported people to provide individual care and maintain appropriate relationships.
- Being responsible in supporting individuals throughout the activities, giving positive feedback and encouragement.
- Updating and maintaining accurate records using a tablet on Arks Information Management system.
Previous experience of the following is an advantage but not essential as Ark will provide full training: Care Worker, Social worker, Home Carer, Case Worker, Care Assistant, Autism Support Worker, Personal Care Assistant , Social Care Worker.
View our job outline, find out what you working week could look like and hear from our current Support Workers on Arks website arkha.org.uk/work-with-us
Why Ark?
- No Previous Experience Required - Ark provide full training so no previous experience is required making our Support Worker roles the perfect place to start your career in Adult Social Care.
- Get a qualification while you work - Ark fully fund your SVQ2 in Health & Social Care which you complete with the support of our in house SVQ team.
- Employee Discounts - Employee Discounts Portal with 1000s of discounts on your favourite brands including Supermarkets, Cinema Tickets, Gym Membership and Holidays.
- Career Progression -Over 75% of all Managers within Care & Support have been promoted internally.
- Employee Assistance Program - Arks Employee Assistance program (EAP) gives all employees access to counselling sessions. There is also support available through weekly webinars and the EAP Website & App.
- Contracted hours to suit you-We have Full-time, Part-time and Relief Support Worker roles available at our services throughout Scotland.
In return for your valuable contribution, Ark will also offer you:
- Up to 36 days paid holiday per year pro rata
- 4% Contributory pension scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Fully funded PVG & 1st year SSSC registration paid by Ark
Our employees told us in a recent survey that they stay with Ark because they believe in our values, we have supportive managers who continually appreciate their staff and they love making a positive difference in our supported peoples lives, helping them to achieve their dreams.
Ark would love to hear from you whether you are an experienced Support Worker or new to Social Care.
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