Borders Community Action is a one-stop point for the third sector, working with charities, social enterprises, community groups and volunteers.

A key part of our strategy focuses on recruiting volunteers of all ages and backgrounds and matching them to appropriate organisations and opportunities. The role holder will play a key role in recruiting, training and developing as well as matching volunteers.

We offer flexibility regarding this role and welcome all applications. We would consider one person or two people on a job share basis.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong organisational and people skills to lead a dedicated team within our All in Edinburgh Supported Employment Service, who support individuals with disabilities and long-term health conditions to gain, sustain and progress in paid employment. The role focuses on team management, leadership, performance management, and overseeing service delivery, as well as data analysis and reporting, and processing claims for income from our funders.

Pilmeny Development Project (PDP), a long established and highly regarded provider of essential local support services for older people and young people is looking for a new project manager with the forthcoming retirement of its long term manager.

PDP Aims are to:

Support local residents and groups and to encourage appropriate self-help initiatives towards the identification and resolution of their problems.

Maintain the present range and provision of services for older people, adults, children and young people during 2026 with a review of service provision in 2027

For more information: Here are the links to most recent Annual Reports and Accounts

pilmenydevelopmentproject.co.uk/about

Job Purpose:

Operational Management

• Responsible for the management of all PDP operations and activities, delivered by its staff team, volunteers and service users.
• Identify the plans and policies which PDP needs to have in place to maintain current activities for PDP management committee approval
• Identify the resources necessary to implement the aims of PDP service and business plans
• Identify and pursue funding opportunities to ensure the continued provision of current PDP services.
• Oversee the delivery of PDP projects and directly provide a service activity if needed.
• Ensure that accurate records of all activities are maintained, preparing reports, as required, including the PDP Annual Report.
• Oversee the promotion of PDP projects, activities and services to local stakeholders.
• Communicate with external agencies, voluntary bodies to be the voice of PDP for user issues and to maintain awareness of wider strategic implications on PDP services
• Ensure compliance with Companies House and OSCR requirements.
• Keep up to date with legislative changes affecting older people and young people.
• Seek advice from the management committee on strategic frameworks for future planning.

People Management

• Co-ordinate and manage the PDP staff team and volunteers, delegating duties where possible and appropriate
• Provide regular staff support and supervision, to identify relevant guidance, training, and personal development needs
• Provide inclusive regular staff information and feedback meetings
• Ensure PDP practices and procedures are in line with policies.
• Ensure PDP meets its responsibilities as the employer, and that staff act in compliance with PDP policies and procedures
• Advise the Management Committee of any relevant actions needed regarding employment, remuneration, staff conditions and employee relations

Financial Management/Funding and Reporting

• Responsible for setting, managing and monitoring organisational budgets, producing quarterly and annual accounts.
• Identify potential sources of income generation to support ongoing areas of work and submit funding applications
• Ensure the effective management of the financial functions within PDP
• Liaise with funding awards bodies to ensure contract and reporting compliance.
• Provide PDP Management committee with financial forecasts, plans, reports, accounts and recommendations for their consideration and approval
• Responsible for all contracts held by PDP for accommodation, services, insurances etc.

Health and Safety

Oversee the development and implementation of PDPs health and safety policies and procedures.

Confidentiality

You are expected to adhere to high standards of confidentiality and data protection at all times to safeguard staff and service users.

Personal Development

You are expected to pursue staff development and to use appropriate learning opportunities to improve your skills and knowledge.

Support

Support and advice is available from the PDP management committee.

Equal Opportunities

PDP is committed to equal opportunities in employment and service delivery. You will therefore be expected to carry out duties in compliance with Equal Opportunities legislation.

Location

Hybrid. Work locations in Buchanan Street, Leith, Edinburgh plus home working on a flexible basis to suit service delivery.

PVG Scheme

This post requires PVG Membership through Disclosure Scotland.

Undertake any other reasonable duties relevant to the post, as requested by PDP Management Committee

Borders Forest Trust (BFT) is a charity established to restore native woodland habitats to Southern Scotland, an area with the lowest percentage of native woodlands in mainland Scotland. Since 1996, they have been working towards planting trees, restoring peatlands and other natural habitats, enriching the biological diversity of around 31 sq km in the Southern Uplands. They demonstrate large scale ecological restoration in action, and inspire landowners, statutory bodies, local communities and policy makers to embrace this alternative model for land use and conservation.

Fundraising to date at BFT has seen success, but it has been responsive and ad-hoc as opposed to planned according to strategic need. To achieve their mission, and provide sustainable long-term income, in May 2025 they invested in their first dedicated Development Manager. The post holder has recently secured the Chief Executive post at BFT and as such, we are looking to back fill the role of Development Manager.

The Development Manager will join BFT at an exciting stage, they are about to embark on a new period of strategic development, and from the work undertaken by the previous post holder since May 2025, the organisation understands the importance of fundraising to their future.

They are looking for a fundraiser who will thrive on the challenge of designing and implementing their own fundraising strategy aligned with the organisations new strategic plan, and who can provide the expertise needed to build income across all areas. Trusts, membership, corporate partnerships and philanthropy are untapped areas of potential, so experience across at least one of the key areas will be essential for the successful candidate to evidence.

Location: Hybrid based from the Jedburgh office in the Scottish Borders, with travel around the Scottish Borders.

Salary: £37,000 – 41,000 per annum / pro-rata

Working hours: 3 to 4 days per week, to suit the candidate