Fundraising Executive
- Full time
- £23,000 – £25,000
- Edinburgh (with home working)
- Closing 30th May 2022
- Advertised from 16th May 2022
- 35 hours per week. Permanent Contract.
Role
Are you a budding fundraiser with a passion for equality, diversity, and inclusion? Our supporters are at the heart of what we do at Deaf Action and the Fundraising Executive role offers a unique opportunity to work with our fantastic supporters daily.
We are a deaf-led charity working together for an equal and better future for all deaf people since 1835. We have a range of services which support our aim of empowering deaf people of all ages to fulfil their potential and thrive.
You will be someone experienced in fundraising, delivering first-rate supporter care and relationship building, ideally in the Third Sector. To succeed in this role, you will be a multi-tasker and a proven team player, with communication skills, a creative mind, and the ability to problem solve. You will be self-motivated and able to effectively prioritise whilst delivering excellent supporter care. This is the perfect opportunity for an ambitious fundraiser who is keen to learn and develop new skills whilst advancing their career. You will have a commitment to empowering deaf people and be willing to learn British Sign Language as part of your role. The role reports to the Fundraising Manager.
Key Responsibilities
- Developing and delivering first rate supporter stewardship to ensure that our supporters have the best fundraising experience
- act as an excellent and enthusiastic first point of contact for all fundraising queries
- proactively explore new opportunities and partnerships for community and corporate support
- supporter stewardship for third party events in Scotland
- thanking supporters and updating database in a timely manner
- delivering talks, pitches and being present at community events and cheque presentations
- manging volunteers in region and developing volunteering fundraising
- supporting with fundraising events and other events as required
- supporting and input with all campaigns, appeals and fundraising activities
- processing donations thanking supporters, and updating relevant supporter records
- maintaining mailing lists to ensure they are up to date with valid GDPR consent
- ensuring regular contact with subscribers and other mailing lists contacts
- managing administration of online fundraising tools (e.g., JustGiving) and preparing reports
- assisting with administration and promotion of fundraising campaigns
- assisting with event planning and coordination
- processing Gift Aid claims
- fundraising and event research such as event suppliers, raffle prizes, new third-party events, and contacts for corporate and community group pipelines
- sending out fundraising materials and merchandise across the team including supporter packs
- act as an ambassador for the charity
Additional responsibilities
- inbox and calendar management for shared inboxes / calendars
- providing updates to wider staff team on Development projects and progress
- acting as a first point of contact for a wide range of enquirers and supporters, always maintaining a professional approach
- taking responsibility for ensuring that full records are accurately maintained, and that data processing is in accordance with GDPR compliance
Person Specification (Essential):
- at least 2 years previous fundraising experience, either in a work or voluntary capacity
- sound understanding of fundraising practices and experience of supporter management and relationship building
- a desire to develop further experience in fundraising (particularly high value) and events
- excellent written and communication skills
- an aptitude for building rapport and developing relationships
- ability to work proactively, prioritise work and meet deadlines
- strong organisational and problem-solving skills
- ability to develop good working relationships internally and externally
- motivated collaborator
- strong research skills
- working knowledge of Office 365 packages
- willingness to learn British Sign Language
- enthusiastic about learning new skills in event management and fundraising
Person Specification (Desirable):
- knowledge or awareness of deaf issues and culture
- experience of working with CRM systems and data
- experience of managing volunteers
Applications from people with lived experience are strongly encouraged.
What’s on Offer
- entitlement to join the occupational pension scheme which has employer contributions of 5% (above the minimum requirement)
- more than the statutory minimum annual leave entitlement (32 days including bank holidays) with additional leave entitlement accruing with length of service
- access to an Employee Assistance Programme provided by Health Assured
- access to the Cycle to Work Scheme
- Access to a Mental Health First Aider
- access to an IT Voucher Scheme
- support for Learning and Development through our PDR process
- BSL Classes to Level 2
- a range of flexible working practices
Application notes
Closing date: 30 May 2022
Provisional Start date: 1 July 2022
To apply please send your CV and a cover letter, your cover letter can be a BSL video explaining why you are a suitable candidate for the role to recruitment@deafaction.org
PVG checks will be requested. Applications welcome from all sections of the community. We expect you will share our commitment to the core values of Deaf Action. British Sign Language training will be provided if necessary.
Deaf Action is a Company Limited by Guarantee and registered in Scotland SC 396876. Scottish Charity Number SCO09898
Welfare Rights Advice Worker – Employability services
- Full time or Part time
- £28,795 – £30,523
- Hybrid: Edinburgh
- Closing 19th January 2026
Make a difference to the lives of people (including those with disabilities and support needs) as they look for or progress within work.
The Action Group seeks a highly organised, approachable and skilled person to join its accredited Advice Services. In this role you will maximise people’s income as they consider working or progressing in work. Through providing expert benefits advice, support and representation, you will ensure people have all of the money they are entitled to and can make informed choices about work.
You will provide this service for people receiving supported employability advice through our partner organisations (All in Edinburgh and Advance).
You need to be warm and approachable, have excellent verbal and written skills, organisation skills and an eye for detail. In return you will join a supportive and highly professional team of advisors and undertake rewarding work.
A good understanding of welfare benefits, or experience of working with people with support needs, is highly desirable.
Applicants will be digitally competent. They will show a good understanding of equality and diversity issues and a commitment to support people from marginalised groups.
Location: Main base location can be either the employee’s home or at an Edinburgh Office Base. The project will involve travel across various locations within Edinburgh. If home-based, you will be required to attend meetings in person.
Employment Coordinator - East Dunbartonshire
- Full time
- £27,990
- On site: East Dunbartonshire
- Closing 28th December 2025
Do you have a passion for helping people?
Do you have excellent communication and customer service skills?
Do you want to work for one of the best employability providers in Scotland?
Would you like to help someone with barriers to work find their dream job?
Then come and work for Enable Works.
Your role, as an Employment Coordinator is to provide support to people who have barriers to work to make progress towards and achieve well paid, sustainable employment.
Enable Works are the leading specialist provider of employability services for people who have barriers to work. We believe that every person in Scotland has the right to work in a job that is high quality and well paid.
Enable Works supports over 7000 people every year across 30 Local Authorities to learn skills for work.
We partner with thousands of employers to create inclusive cultures and improve the diversity of Scotland's workforce.
We are incredibly proud of our smart, capable, and motivated colleagues across Scotland and following a period of significant growth we are looking to grow our team.
We offer a generous salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities to develop and grow in your role.
We offer flexible working practices that promote a strong work/life balance so that when you are at work you can be the best version of you.
Values are more important to us than qualifications or experience, so if you don’t think you meet every requirement that’s ok, we still want to hear from you.
Please make sure you include a detailed personal statement in the ‘More about you’ section of the application to tell us how you are suited to the post.
About You
We really need you to have these
- The drive, energy and commitment to support people to obtain high
- quality, well paid jobs
- Ability to manage your own workload and prioritise as needed
- Confident communicator
- Strong attention to detail
- Professional presentation and personality
- Some knowledge of the local community
- Ability to work with people at any age who have challenging barriers to employment
- IT literacy
- Comfortable working towards targets
- A natural, professional relationship builder
- A full driving licence
Why?
Our vision is that every person in Scotland is able to access the support they need to find a high quality job that pays them well and your drive and commitment to this job will help them get there. You will recognise each clients individual skills and aspirations and work with them to find a job that they love.
Our culture is autonomous so that means we trust you to make the right decisions for your clients, therefore you need to manage your work load well and be accountable for your time. Attention to detail is important as it means you can work accurately and follow instructions.
About Us
At Enable we believe in developing all our staff and we provide an extensive learning programme together with in-house career development opportunities.
We also have an excellent range of staff benefits on offer including but not limited to:
- Health cash plans providing a wide range of health benefits to help people cover the cost of their everyday health care.
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Season Ticket Loans
- Blue Light Card
- Starting a career with Enable is the first step towards making a real difference in our award-winning charity’s mission to help create an equal society for every person who has a learning disability.
Enable is an equal opportunities employer and our recruitment, selection and assessment process is based entirely on values, skills and competencies required of the specific roles.
The cost of PVG is paid upfront by the organisation and deducted from your wage if successfully appointed.
Enable reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please submit your application as early as possible if this vacancy is of interest.
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Communications and marketing manager
- Part time
- £32,000 pro-rata
- Remote: Remote within Scotland (with occasional in-person catch ups, accessible by public transport)
- Closing 15th January 2026
About Housing Options Scotland
We are a small charity, established in 1997 to provide housing information, advice and support to disabled people, older adults and members of the Armed Forces community. In 2024-25, we helped 1100 clients in all kinds of tenures across all local authorities in Scotland. You can read more about the people we help here, and our Annual Report for 2024-2025 can be accessed here.
About the role
We are in an exciting period of growth as a charity and are looking to expand the team. The Communications and Marketing manager will be responsible for raising the charity’s profile across a range of audiences, primarily in order to support fundraising and income generation efforts. The role holder will refresh the organisation’s communications strategy and produce content which helps to tell our story and highlight our impact. A key focus for the role will be to support the Fundraising and Development manager to deliver the organisation’s fundraising strategy which includes developing individual giving and social enterprise models. This is a new area of work for us and, as such, we are keen to hear from a wide variety of people who may have insights or ideas about how to take this forward.
A full job description and person specification is available for download below.
Support Workers & Relief Support Workers
- Part time
- Sessional
- On site: Edinburgh
- Closing 3rd October 2026
We are currently looking to recruit support workers to join our small team within Inclusion Alliance. The role involves supporting people with learning disabilities to be included in the community and lead an ordinary life. Your work would involve helping people to access educational, social, leisure and work or volunteering opportunities in the community.
No experience or formal qualifications are necessary for the role although a caring nature, positive attitude and a sense of fun are important characteristics to have. New staff will receive paid training and undertake shadow shifts with experienced staff members during induction. We want new staff to feel ready and able to work prior to working on their own for the first time.
We have various vacancies available including part time and relief/casual positions in various locations throughout Edinburgh.
Working hours are based between the hours of 8am and 5pm Monday to Friday
We have various permanent and casual vacancies available.
Relief/ Casual pay rate- £12.65 per hour
Candidates must be caring, motivated and have excellent communication skills whilst being committed to working in a person-centred way ensuring that support is built around the supported person’s wishes and needs.
Benefits include
- Employer contributory pension scheme
- Funded SVQ 3 qualification and learning opportunity
- Paid annual leave entitlement
- Regular paid supervision sessions
- Regular paid training and development opportunities
- Daytime Monday to Friday working
- Working for a well-established small organisation where person centred values are at the core.Free 24/7 access to employee support app
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