Marketing and Communications Manager (Maternity Cover)
- Full time
- £37,299
- Edinburgh (hybrid and/or our office in Edinburgh)
- Closing 25th March 2024
- Advertised from 8th March 2024
- 37.5 hours per week. Fixed term until 30 August 2025.
- Holidays: 37 days per annum, including public holidays.
Role
It’s an exciting time for the marketing and communications team at Waverley Care – not one but two of our lovely colleagues are going on maternity leave this year which puts us in the unique position of being able to create this new maternity cover role which will span both leave periods until the end of August 2025. Read on to find out more about the role and the kind of candidates we are hoping to hear from. If this sounds like it might be a good fit for you, but you want to know more about the role please get in touch!
About the role
The post holder will provide maternity cover for a pivotal remit within one of Scotland’s most well-known charities at a crucial time in our history as we work towards hepatitis C elimination and zero new HIV transmissions in Scotland.
In this role, you will be responsible for the execution of a highly effective communications and marketing strategy to support our strategic ambitions, raising awareness of what we do and why we do it to stakeholders across a range of platforms.
As key part of the role will be to work closely with the fundraising team to help them achieve their fundraising targets, and to grow awareness and support across the country. The team are in the second year of a new fundraising strategy with the ambition to increase our income significantly over the next 5 years. The post-holder will need to work closely with the National Fundraising Manager to develop communications plans to maximise the return on their activities.
You will also work closely with our Digital Health Manager as we progress with the development and rollout of online support services, health promotion content creation and online events for people living with or at risk of HIV.
You will lead on the development of a website for the Fast Track Cities Scotland initiative that Waverley Care leads on coordination of (Fast Track Cities is a global initiative, supporting cross-sector working to reach key targets set by UNAIDS). You will also be responsible for supporting the Senior Communications Manager to organise and event manage the first annual Fast Track Cities – Celtic Nations one-day conference in September, coordinating engagement across Scotland, Ireland and Wales.
You will line manage our Marketing and Communications Assistant and Policy and Campaigns Officer.
About the person
We’re looking for a highly dynamic and motivated communications professional who can bring the following attributes to the role:
• Experienced and confident across all aspects of communications, with a commitment to continuous professional development
• Someone who thrives on challenge and can develop communication plans and campaigns with innovative messaging across a range of channels to support our strategic objectives
• Someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment with a varied workload
• Creative, with an eye for a story and an ability to tell it with impact
• A team player who can develop strong working relationships across a range of operational teams and stakeholders who work with us to deliver services
• An interest in our work and the life changing impact it has
For enquiries related to this role, please contact: niamh.barton-maynard@waverleycare.org, Senior Communications Manager
Application notes
For an application pack, please visit waverleycare.org/workforus
Completed applications should be e-mailed to recruitment@waverleycare.org by 5pm, Monday 25 March 2024.
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Team Leader
- Full time
- £39,800
- On site: Based in Kilmarnock, providing services throughout East Ayrshire
- Closing 5th January 2026
East Ayrshire Women’s Aid support women, children and young people affected by domestic abuse. We are looking for a compassionate and motivated Team Leader to join our management team. You will lead and support a team of practitioners to deliver high quality, trauma informed services that are safe, effective and responsive to the needs of the women and children we work with.
You will be an experienced supervisor or line manager with a strong knowledge of safeguarding, risk assessment and trauma informed practice. You will have excellent communication and problem-solving skills and the ability to motivate others.
We offer flexible working hours (where appropriate), a 7% employers pension contribution and generous annual leave entitlement and learning and development opportunities.
Employer Liaison Officer
- Full time
- £28,124 – £37,117
- On site: Highland & Moray
- Closing 11th January 2026
Are you passionate about making a difference for young people? Do you thrive on building relationships and creating opportunities? If so, this role is for you!
As an Employer Liaison Officer, you'll be the vital link between Barnardo's Works Highland and local employers, helping young people aged 14–24 take their first steps into the world of work. This is more than a desk job – it's about being out in the community, opening doors, and changing lives.
What You'll Do
- Connect & Collaborate: Build strong partnerships with employers and turn them into real opportunities.
- Know Your Market: Understand the local job landscape and spot chances for growth.
- Champion Young People: Support them into work placements, jobs, and apprenticeships that last.
- Make Things Happen: Organise networking events, job clubs, and employer engagement activities.
What We're Looking For
- Excellent communication and networking skills.
- A proactive, people-focused approach.
- Experience in employability or youth work is great – but passion and drive matter most!
Why Barnardo's Works?
Join a small, dedicated team making a big impact. Every day is different, and every success story starts with you.
Interested?
Find out more at barnardos-ets.org.uk or check out our Facebook page: Barnardo's Works Highland.
For questions, contact Barbara Brown at barbara.brown@barnardos.org.uk or call 07738 262843.
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
Pay & Reward Framework
We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values. We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people.
For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay.
Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band – this ensures that pay steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours. More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application.
Benefits
Workplace Offer: What it means for you
Our hybrid working initiative is based on trust, flexibility and empowerment. We understand our workplace offer means different things to different people, and we encourage those conversations. This may mean working at one of our stores, services, working at home, in the community, at one of our Collaboration Hubs or depending on the role any combination of these. Please read through the advert carefully to understand the remits of hybrid working that will be specific to the role.
- Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements.
- Annual Leave entitlement for full-time colleagues is 26 days per annum, increasing to 27 days per annum, after 3 years Barnardo's service, 29 days per annum, after 5 years Barnardo's service and 30 days per annum, after 7 years Barnardo's service. Those working less than full time are entitled to the same level of holiday pro rata
- The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our HolidayPlus scheme
- A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options
- Service related sick pay from day 1
- Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution
- Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension
- Cycle2work scheme
- Interest free season ticket loans
- Discounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal
- 20% discount at Barnardo's stores
- Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc
- Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
- Access to Barnardo's Learning and Development offer
*T&C's apply based on contract
About Barnardos
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and cultivating a culture where everyone can belong and thrive through inclusion and connectivity. We want our workforce to be reflective of the communities we work with, and for equality, diversity and inclusion to be embedded in everything we do. We are a Disability Confident Leader, are progressing our ambition to be an anti-racist organisation with Anti-Racism Commitments and actions in place and have networks for colleagues who are disabled, LGBT+, Black and Minoritised Ethnic and Women. We particularly encourage applications from Black and Minoritised Ethnic and/or disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. For disabled applicants, we offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
Top job! Charity Manager
- Full time or Part time
- £38,788
- Hybrid: Campbell House, Gartnavel Royal Hospital in Glasgow’s West End
- Closing 9th January 2026
Common Wheel is a Glasgow-based charity dedicated to supporting people with mental health issues. Our vision is for individuals to live meaningful, satisfying lives and contribute to society. Our mission focuses on improving mental wellbeing, building skills, reducing isolation, and challenging stigma through creative, practical activities like music, art, bike building, and climbing. We have been supporting people manage or recover from mental illness for 25 years. We work in the community, in hospital wards and care homes and at our 2 purpose-built bike workshops in Maryhill and Glasgow.
Role Overview
The Charity Manager will lead the day-to-day operations of Common Wheel, ensuring the effective delivery of programmes, sound financial management, communications as well as contributing to successful fundraising. With an annual income of between £250,000 and £300,000, the charity is at a pivotal stage of growth and impact. The Manager will play a key role in shaping strategy, managing the team, and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Management
- Lead and manage a small team of 7-10 staff, a pool of freelance practitioners and a team of volunteers.
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performing organisational culture.
- Work closely with the Board of Trustees to develop and implement strategic plans.
Programme Delivery
- Oversee the planning, execution, and evaluation of all programmes and services, such as build-your-own-bike workshops, climbing, art, music and others.
- Ensure programmes align with the charity’s mission and deliver measurable impact to participants.
- Monitor performance and report on outcomes to funders and trustees.
Fundraising & Income Generation
- Develop and implement a fundraising strategy to sustain and grow income.
- Cultivate relationships with funders, grant-makers, corporate partners, referrers and community supporters.
- Work with our Fundraiser to prepare funding applications and manage grant reporting requirements.
Finance & Governance
- Manage the charity’s budget, ensuring financial sustainability and compliance.
- Oversee financial reporting, including monthly management accounts and annual audits, working with our finance manager and treasurer.
- Ensure compliance with charity legal and regulatory requirements.
Communications & Stakeholder Engagement
- Represent the charity externally, acting as a spokesperson and champion for Common Wheel when required.
- Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including beneficiaries, partners, and funders.
- Oversee marketing, communications, and public relations activities.
Person Specification
Essential
- Proven experience in charity management or a leadership role in an equivalent organisation.
- Strong understanding of fundraising, financial management, and governance.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to lead and motivate a team.
- Strategic thinker with hands-on operational capability.
- Interest in mental health and a commitment to challenge the stigma surrounding mental illness.
Desirable
- Experience working with a charity of similar size and scope.
- Knowledge of the charity’s sector or beneficiary group.
- Familiarity with regulation, relevant systems and processes
Are you looking for a meaningful role with a public sector organisation which has a clear purpose, vision and values and which makes a tangible difference to people’s lives in Scotland?
Would you like to contribute to society by supporting the good conduct of people in public life in Scotland?
Do you have highly developed team-working and communications skills alongside a background in supporting a team handling complaints and investigations?
Are you empathetic, respectful, committed to fairness, diversity, equality and inclusion and honest and transparent in your dealings with others? Would you like to join a team of like-minded people and work with an organisation that genuinely cares about the people that come into contact with it and about your welfare and wellbeing? If this is you, we’d love you to apply.
We are ambitious about the future and we are committed to being a great employer and really effective at what we do. We value people and we know that our work matters.
If you’re interested, please read on.
The Investigations Support Officer (ISO) provides integral administrative support to the Standards team. The Standards team consists of Investigating Officers (IOs) who report to the Senior Investigating Officer (SIO) and/or Hearings and Investigations Officer (HIO).
The Commissioner receives complaints about possible breaches of the Code of Conduct for Councillors, the Code of Conduct for MSPs and of Codes of Conduct based on the Model Code for members of public bodies. The Commissioner also deals with complaints covering regulated lobbying.
The IOs are responsible for investigating complaints to a conclusion including carriage of the related administrative duties and all contact with the complainer, respondent, local authority staff, and others involved in a given case. The ISO provides administrative support to the IOs in accomplishing these tasks.
The successful applicant will be experienced and effective case administrators, with relevant professional or regulatory backgrounds, and strong analytical skills. They will also share our values. We act ethically and with empathy; we value people.
It is desirable that the successful candidates will have a track record of working in or with the public sector, particularly with local authorities and/or other public bodies subject to ethical standards regulation.
Our work makes a significant contribution to the good conduct of people in public life in Scotland. Our standards team plays a key role in this so if you are motivated to contribute to society in this way, we’d love to hear from you.
The post is full time, pensionable and based at our offices in Edinburgh, which is currently operating flexibly to accommodate remote, hybrid or office-based working. The flexible working options are set out in our Remote Working Policy.
Please note that the ISO role requires at least 1 day of in office work per week in addition to some travel in connection with investigations-related work, attending external training or networking events, or public hearings.
Starting salary: £31,514 per annum rising to £34,066 per annum after 1 year in post (please note: the starting salary is non-negotiable)
Working hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (35 hours effective from 01 March 2026)
Leave allowance: 25 days increasing to 30 days with 11.5 public holidays
Other benefits include membership of the Civil Service Pension Scheme.
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