Tiree Community Development Trust (known as “Urras Thiriodh”) are seeking a Head of Projects to take on a lead role in delivering our ambitious ongoing community development work for the beautiful and vibrant Inner Hebridean island of Tiree.

The newly created role combines management and direct project delivery work and would suit a candidate with relevant experience and a pro-active approach looking to take on a challenge in a unique, bustling and diverse community development environment. You’d join a strong established team with a track record of delivering ambitious capital projects, with the goal of ensuring the sustainable development of a small island community, making Tiree the best possible place to live, work and grow.

Our current projects include developing community housing solutions, supporting veterinary services in our predominantly crofting community, operating and further developing community-owned renewable generation, working towards community-led plans to adapt to climate change, and continuing to operate key services such as a local broadband network, tourism information service, light commercial business units and the community filling station.

The role will play a key part in the ongoing delivery of our Community Development Plan – tireetrust.org.uk/the-development-plan

Connect Community Trust is a Development Trust and Social Enterprise based within the Greater Easterhouse and East End of Glasgow. Our organisation is first and foremost community-led, with the community at the heart of everything we do. Connect is a forward thinking, creative and diverse organisation that has an ambitious and exciting future ahead with a dedicated and committed team of staff, volunteers and Board.

We are looking to add to our staff team as we move forward to the next phase of our development. These newly created positions will be a core part of our organisations vision to increase the opportunities and support services for local people.

As our Community Outreach Officer, you will be responsible for building relationships with community members, organisations, and local stakeholders. You will develop and implement outreach strategies to engage and support communities, raise awareness of our programs, and gather feedback to ensure that our services meet the needs of our communities. You will also represent our organisation at community events and work closely with team members to implement initiatives aimed at improving the overall well-being of our communities.

Role overview

To provide support for Kinship Carers across the city of Edinburgh through group support, one to one support, information, advocacy and advice to build their confidence and self-esteem enabling them to better cope.

ORGANISATION PROFILE

Big Hearts Community Trust is the official charity of Heart of Midlothian Football Club. Based in South West Edinburgh, we aim to improve outcomes for individuals and families, using the power of football. We work across three key areas : Mental Health, Social Connections and Equal Opportunities.

We work closely with local and specialist partners to identify areas of need, understand where we can best add value and ensure our activities are designed and delivered effectively within the communities we serve. More information on our work can be found at bighearts.org.uk

Full details can be found in the job description attached below.

Are you interested in the heritage sector and / or the community sector? Are you a good coordinator, with excellent communication skills and digitally confident?

We are looking for a motivated and well-organised individual to support a new team working with communities across Scotland on the sustainable transfer of former places of worship into community ownership.

This role is office-based, working in Edinburgh or Inverness, but with the potential for some home working. Travel throughout the country will also be required