Organisational Development Coordinator
- Part time
- £31,939 – £36,651 pro-rata
- Edinburgh / hybrid*
- Closing 10th June 2022
- Advertised from 19th May 2022
- 21 hours per week (specific hours to be discussed) Permanent
Role
The Role
Scottish Women’s Aid has an exciting opportunity to join their busy and thriving Member Services team. Based in Edinburgh, the Organisational Development Coordinator will be responsible for supporting the large network of local Women’s Aid services, and coordinating and delivering a range of opportunities for the Network to engage in development opportunities specifically in relation to good governance.
Background
Scottish Women’s Aid is Scotland’s leading voluntary sector organisation working to prevent domestic abuse and promote effective policy and practice responses for women, children and young people who experience domestic abuse. We are the umbrella organisation for 34 autonomous Women’s Aid groups delivering direct services to women, children and young people across Scotland.
What You’ll Do
Working closely with a range of stakeholders, the role holder will support our member groups to improve governance and management structures. You’ll support the Women’s Aid network to ensure collaborative work, learning and development takes place whilst always striving towards the provision of effective support for women, children and young people.
What We Need
We’re looking for someone with experience of third sector governance and organisational development and experience of working with a wide range of partners at both a strategic and operational level. It’s important that the role holder can facilitate organisational processes to support the development of improvement plans.
We’re looking for someone who has;
• An understanding of a gendered analysis of domestic abuse and the impact on women children, young people
• Knowledge of the Office of the Charity Regulator requirements for Women’s Aid groups
• The ability to manage a diverse workload and align work plans with strategic priorities
• The skill to interpret and present complex issues to a wide range of audiences
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Office packages, email and internet research techniques
Application notes
You visit our website and download the application pack womensaid.scot/news/vacancies
Closing date for applications: Friday 10th June 2022 at 12 noon. Interviews will be held on Thursday 23rd June
Scottish Women’s Aid is committed to promoting equality and diversity. Applications are welcomed from all sections of the community. Applications will be accepted from women only under Schedule 9, part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
For any questions relating to the vacancy please contact carolyn.hughes@squarepeghr.co.uk Square Peg HR is our recruitment partner for this vacancy.
Scottish Women’s Aid is a company limited by guarantee, company no. SC128433,
and a charity registered with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator, charity no. SC001099
Refuge Accommodation Worker
- Part time
- £22,932 pro-rata
- On site: Edinburgh
- Closing 18th December 2025
Job Purpose: To maintain and upkeep refuge accommodation buildings and interiors, and to assist women and accompanying children to feel comfortable and settled in refuge accommodation.
A satisfactory Disclosure Scotland Adult and Child PVG scheme membership check is required for this position.
Full details can be downloaded below.
Children, Young People and Family Support Worker
- Full time
- £26,563 – £29,652
- On site: Fife
- Closing 15th January 2026
Fife Women’s Aid are looking to recruit a full-time member of staff to provide advice, advocacy, support and services to children, young people and families who have experienced domestic abuse. Applicants should have experience of providing support in a relevant social care setting.
The successful applicants will have at least SVQ Level III or equivalent level of qualification in childcare or other relevant subject, or equivalent experience and willingness to work towards a qualification.
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a high degree of motivation and have the ability to work as part of a team as well as flexible hours to suit the needs of families. An ability to cover on-call is an advantage (additional payments are made for this role).
Please join us for an online session to find out more about FWA children, young people and family support services. This will be at 6.30pm on Tuesday 6th January 2026. Please confirm your attendance to info@fifewomensaid.org.uk and we will send you details of the zoom meeting. We hope to see you there.
Fife Women’s Aid is a feminist organisation and strives to be a supportive and empowering employer offering competitive terms and conditions.
Membership of Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme is a requirement for this post.
If you would like further information about the posts, please contact Cheryl Horn, Team Manager, at cheryl.horn@fifewomensaid.org.uk
Fife Women’s Aid are looking for a Housing Management Worker to join our team looking after refuge accommodation and ensuring it is presented to a high standard. Candidates should be willing to work as part of a team and be flexible in their approach.
Please join us for an online session to find out more about FWA housing management services. This will be at 6.30pm on Wednesday 21st January 2026. Please confirm your attendance to info@fifewomensaid.org.uk and we will send you details of the zoom meeting. We hope to see you there.
Fife Women’s Aid is a feminist organisation and strives to be a supportive and empowering employer offering competitive terms and conditions.
Membership of Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme is a requirement for this post.
If you would like further information about the post, please contact Sheila Chappell, Business Manager on 07714 609389.
Women’s Support Worker (Housing First)
- Part time
- £26,563 – £29,652 pro-rata
- On site: Fife
- Closing 23rd January 2026
Fife Women’s Aid are delighted to have developed Housing First for women experiencing domestic abuse and are looking to recruit a full-time support worker for this service.
The role will involve providing ongoing flexible support to women in their own accommodation, with a focus on harm reduction and tenancy sustainment within the community. The service will work in accordance with the Housing First principles and will enhance our existing service provision for women who have experienced domestic abuse.
Applicants should have good communication skills and a passion for supporting recovery from domestic abuse.
The successful applicant will have at least SVQ Level III or equivalent level of qualification in health and social care or other relevant subject, or a willingness to work towards a qualification.
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a high degree of motivation and have the ability to work on their own as well as part of a team.
Please join us for an online session to find out more about FWA women’s services. This will be at 6.30pm on Tuesday 6th January 2026. Please confirm your attendance to info@fifewomensaid.org.uk and we will send you details of the zoom meeting. We hope to see you there.
Fife Women’s Aid is a feminist organisation and strives to be a supportive and empowering employer offering competitive terms and conditions.
Membership of Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme is a requirement for this post.
If you would like further information about the post, please contact Claire Rigby at claire.rigby@fifewomensaid.org.uk to arrange a time for a call.
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