- Advertised from 16th February 2022
- Part time or 37 hours per week
Role
The Workshop is a purpose-built & well-equipped workshop space and aims to a) be a social enterprise, not for profit to support Lochaber Hope’s future sustainability in our community b) to improve personal growth and achievement and to reduce suicide in our community by engaging more participants in activity, workshops, practical and social skills building and c) to produce quality bespoke and stock furniture items.
A suitable candidate will be innovative, imaginative, creative and passionate about their part in taking the Lochaber Hope vision and turning it into reality. They will be enthusiastic, an excellent listener, resourceful and have a genuine interest in working with people and the community. They will establish relationships and work with people in groups and 1:1.
Working within a small team, the successful candidate will be expected to have a flexible, proactive and ‘can-do’ attitude, and to be able to use their own initiative. Adoption of a non-judgemental approach will be essential. Confidentiality, and setting and maintaining boundaries are also essential to this post, as is championing and maintaining the positive image of Lochaber Hope.
They will also be expected to undertake any other duties appropriate to the post which are required for the efficient functioning of Lochaber Hope.
The Ideal Candidate will be responsible for:
- Coordinating volunteers, workshops and skills based learning activity
- Completing client orders within reasonable timescales
- Maintaining workshop tools and equipment as required
- Maintaining a clean and safe working environment
- Looking after the Health and Safety of others within The Workshop
Essential:
- Joinery/bench joinery/furniture making qualification (NVQ level 2 or above) or extensive relevant experience (minimum five years)
- Experience in leading a project
- Good communication & sensitivity to the needs of others
- be able to work well in a nurturing environment with a team of staff and volunteers
- be a non-judgemental and genuine people person
- have a full driving licence
- be eligible to work in the UK
Enhanced PVG disclosure will be required.
Application notes
Application deadline is Thu 17th March 2022.
Interviews will be Monday 21st March
Please send a Cover Letter and an up to date CV to alyson.smith@lochaberhope.org.uk
Milton Community Garden Manager
- Part time
- £30,102 pro-rata
- On site: Glasgow
- Closing 19th January 2026
The Milton Community Garden Manager will lead the development and delivery of a thriving, community-led garden that improves local health and wellbeing, strengthens community relationships, and increases access to nature. The role will oversee staff, community-led programmes and the garden’s facilities and grounds to ensure the garden supports key outcomes of the National Lottery Community Action Fund.
The postholder will support the garden’s therapeutic, educational and environmental programmes; increase community participation; deliver community meals and activities in collaboration with the Milton Food Hub; and develop the garden as a sustainable asset, including preparing the site for future venue hire and income generation. This is a hands-on role with significant responsibility for operational management, partnership development, and community-led working.
Total of 18 hours per week, at salary £30102 (pro rata £15481) + 25 days Annual Leave & 12 Public Holidays pro rata + 7% pension contribution. Funding is in place until 31 July 2028, subject to annual funding review and required reports.
You will have access to free personal development opportunities and training, casual dress, a supportive team, access to Turadh holiday scheme and flexible working.
Business Support Officer
- Full time
- £28,000
- On site: McDonald Road, Edinburgh, with regular visits to Teens+ Centres and Hubs in Edinburgh and Musselburgh
- Closing 11th January 2026
Purpose of role
As the Business Support Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the smooth and effective running of Capella’s central operations. Your work will ensure strong governance, robust data protection practices, and high-quality organisational coordination, helping us deliver meaningful impact for the people we support.
You will be a trusted source of support to the Senior Management Team and Board, enabling strategic decision-making that advances our mission. Through strong administration, excellent organisation, and attention to detail, you will help safeguard our organisational integrity while contributing to a positive, collaborative charity environment.
What we offer:
- A full and robust training and induction programme, including access to additional training during the course of employment
- Holiday entitlement of 36 days from the start of employment
- Free Confidential Employee Counselling Service
- Flexible and agile working
- Family-friendly policies, including family-friendly working hours (8.30 am – 4.30 pm Mondays to Thursdays and 2pm finish on Fridays)
About Capella
At Capella, we believe in lasting change through lifelong learning, because everybody deserves to thrive.
Capella is a registered charity that runs a number of charitable services, including Teens+, a transitional education project for young adults with complex and severe communication needs and Sleep Action, the UK’s oldest sleep charity and leading provider of sleep support, training, and resources in the UK.
Capella is a great place to work with fantastic people, strong values and a clear sense of the difference we make. 94% of our team are proud to work for our organisation and 98% think we take positive action on health and wellbeing. We invest in our staff and offer extensive training and mentoring opportunities. As a growing organisation, we want to attract ambitious staff with a desire to achieve great things. If this sounds like a journey you’d like to join us on, we would love to hear from you.
Capella was awarded Employer of the Year at the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce Awards 2023 and is nominated for the Outstanding Leadership Award at this year’s Scottish Living Wage Awards.
Our values
For us, it’s not so much about what you know, but your attitude and values that are most important. We will provide full training on what you need to know, but you must be able to live our values:
Tailored – We always put people at the centre of our work.
Humour – Great things can be achieved when we are happy and have fun.
Resilient– Flexibility, confidence and creativity turn challenges into opportunities.
Integrity – Passion and professionalism are vital for all involved in our organisation.
Value– Everybody deserves respect and we are enriched through our differences.
Empathy – Compassion and care are in everything we do.
Purpose of role
We help young adults with additional support needs to realise their potential by providing person-centred education, life and social skills.
Under the guidance of the Deputy Head of Service, the Centre Manager will be responsible for the co-ordination, management and supervision of a staff team in the delivery of the TEENS+ Programme at the Ravenscroft Centre. The post holder will work closely with other members of the MDT team to ensure successful delivery of education programmes to our students in line with the organisational values.
The successful applicant for this post will be required to join for membership of the PVG (Protection of Vulnerable Groups) Scheme.
What we offer:
- A full and robust training and induction programme, including access to additional training during the course of employment
- Holiday entitlement of 36 days from the start of employment
- Free Confidential Employee Counselling Service
- Flexible and agile working
- Family-friendly policies, including family-friendly working hours (8.30 am – 4.30 pm Mondays to Thursdays and 2pm finish on Fridays)
About Teens+
Teens+ is a charitable service provided by the non-profit, Capella. Teens+ provides post-school education and lifelong learning services for young people with complex communication needs, including autism and learning disabilities. It is based in four centres (Gilmerton, Liberton, Leith and Musselburgh).
The service is person-centred and individualised to ensure each student, regardless of their needs, can reach their fullest potential.
Our values
Tailored – We always put people at the centre of our work.
Humour – Great things can be achieved when we are happy and have fun.
Resilient – Flexibility, confidence and creativity turn challenges into opportunities.
Integrity – Passion and professionalism are vital for all involved in our organisation.
Value – Everybody deserves respect and we are enriched through our differences.
Empathy – Compassion and care are in everything we do.
Senior Communications Lead
- Full time
- £48,050
- Hybrid: Edinburgh (min of 3 days office based)
- Closing 11th January 2026
Water Witness is seeking a Senior Communications Lead
We are seeking an energetic and enthusiastic individual to lead our communications function in our small but mighty team.
We need an experienced, innovative and proactive comms all-rounder with a passion for our mission, and the ability to reach audiences with the right information, in the right way, in the right place and at the right time to activate public demand and political action- for a fair water future for all.
This senior role will lead our press, social media, content and digital approaches to grow awareness in key audiences, build our brand, land our policy asks, collaborate with our partners and networks, and deliver measurable public and political engagement.
You’ll bring your talent for identifying and landing press stories, your experience of creating great content that cuts through, and your expertise in purposeful storytelling that informs, inspires and engages target audiences. We’ll support you with development opportunities, trust in your authority, and a brilliant working culture with a bundle of staff benefits. We live our core values: Justice, Tenacity, Truth and play to our strengths: Strategic, Resilient, Influential &Trusted.
If you’re an experienced NGO comms professional or journalist who can demonstrate a track record of comms that influence real world change, we want to hear from you. Even if you don’t match every single one of the items on the person spec, please tell us about your relevant experience and transferrable skills.
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