General Manager
- Full time or Part time
- £27,091
- : Merry-go-round shop (32-36 Nithsdale Road, G41 2AN) or hub (Shawlands Arcade, 108 Kilmarnock Road,, with option to work from home.
- Closing 10th May 2024
- Advertised from 22nd April 2024
- 30-37 hours per week - specify your preference in your application. Duration: 12 months
Role
About Us
Merry-go-round Glasgow is a charity in the Southside. We support local families with high quality, low cost
children’s goods and through inclusive events and workshops. We have a boutique style charity shop in
Strathbungo selling everything baby, run an events programme, and also work with over 120 agencies across
the city to provide free packs of goods to families in need. We have a staff team of 14 and are an inclusive and supportive employer.
We are the winner of the Environmental Social Enterprise award in Scotland and the UK. We are a highly aspirational organisation creating huge local impact. Having recently doubled the size of our shop we are passionate about exceeding expectations and our goal of being a one-stop shop and the first choice for parents in Glasgow.
The Role
The General Manager is a key leadership role entrusted in guiding the organisation, and driving momentum to achieve sustainability and growth. They play a central role in coordinating and managing all activity in the organisation. Reporting directly to the board of directors, the postholder is responsible for providing insight and strategic direction across all areas of the business.
The General Manager will motivate teams and ensure all have clarity on the vision and strategic path. The role is crucial in creating consistency and efficiency across all areas of the organisation. The post will directly manage the Retail supervisor, Operations manager, Events coordinator and the Community Engagement Officer. The key objective is to coach and develop all team members to deliver on outcomes. They will play a pivotal role in translating the board’s vision and strategy into actionable plans, driving them forward with enthusiasm. Additionally, they will lead by example in fostering a positive working culture and setting the standard for excellence.
The post holder will be extremely organised, self-motivated, able to drive their own workload, able to work independently with enthusiasm to succeed and have a very ambitious vision.
Application notes
Please ONLY submit applications (CV and cover letter explaining how you meet the necessary criteria and preferred hours) to: shop@merrygoroundglasgow.co.uk
Closing date is Friday 10th May at 5pm.
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Administration Officer
- Part time
- £30,000 pro-rata
- On site: Glasgow (plus working in our satellite office in Kilmarnock considered after 6 months)
- Closing 7th January 2026
Family Mediation West provides support to families affected by separation, divorce, and conflict. We have premises in Glasgow and Kilmarnock allowing us to offer services across the West of Scotland. We are affiliated to Relationship Scotland, who support a national network of 21 local service providers for individuals, couples and families experiencing relationship breakdown. The values and the standards of the organisation help to ensure effective support can be provided to help families through difficult times.
We are seeking an administrator, with experience, to support a broad range of administration tasks within a family conciliation service. Full support and training will be given for this role within both the service provisions well as all our operational systems. FM West operations largely deal with service users, their family solicitors, and the Scottish Court system. The role may suit a candidate well that has experience of administration within a legal, charity, social work, or child services background. There is full training on operations available, and the opportunity to work alongside our current administrators who will provide personalised 1-2-1 on the job support to the successful candidate.
The Yard is an award-winning charity that runs adventure play services for children with disabilities and/or additional support needs and their families across Scotland.
We are seeking an experienced HR Manager who is passionate about driving positive change at The Yard. You will bring the expertise and gravitas to influence and support senior leadership on HR and cultural initiatives.
About the role:
Some of your key responsibilities will include:
• Ensuring The Yard maintains the roles, skills and experience to deliver on its strategic priorities
• Measure employee engagement and agree action plans to develop and improve organisational culture
• Ensuring our recruitment policies and processes embody our values and enable us to recruit people with the skills and qualities to meet our goals
• Developing and managing our renumeration policy
About you:
This job is for you if you have:
• Proven experience of HR management
• Can lead by example, fostering a culture of trust and respect
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills
• Ability to develop HR strategies aligning with our strategic plan
If our ethos inspires you and you are eager to bring your knowledge and experience to a team that is deeply committed to our purpose, we would love to have you on board.
If you would like to discuss the role with our Director of Resources, please let us know and we can arrange a call.
About Us
Baltic Street Adventure Playground (BSAP) is a free, child-led adventure playground in Glasgow’s East End. We’re a democratic space where children make decisions about what happens each day through play, exploration, and creativity. We provide free meals, snacks, and a welcoming community environment that supports freedom, confidence, and wellbeing.
The Role
We’re looking for a Playworker to join our team, taking a lead role in our Afterschool Project. The project collects children from local schools and walks them safely to Baltic Street Adventure Playground, where they take part in free play, creative activities, games, and outdoor fun until collected by their parents or carers.
In addition to supporting the Afterschool Project, the role will also include working on the playground as a Playworker during regular opening hours, contributing to the wider day-to-day running of the site and supporting children’s play across all sessions.
You’ll play an important part in ensuring the project and playground run safely and smoothly while supporting children to explore, make choices, and lead their own play.
Are you passionate about supporting families and children?
At Home-Start Edinburgh, we believe in the power of early intervention and the life-changing potential of strong, nurturing relationships. We're here for families with young children in Edinburgh facing challenging circumstances — whether it’s isolation, mental health struggles, or financial insecurity.
Our skilled staff and volunteers work alongside these families, empowering them to thrive.
Now, we’re looking for a Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees. As well as fulfilling the duties of a general Trustee, this is a great opportunity to provide your financial expertise and guidance to help us continue delivering this vital mission.
You will play a key role in overseeing the charity’s finances, ensuring sound financial management and governance, and help shape our strategic direction.
You’ll work closely with fellow trustees and staff to maintain financial health and stability, advise on budgeting and funding, and present financial reports to the Board.
This is a voluntary role requiring attendance at trustee meetings (around 5 per year) and occasional input between meetings.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has sound experience in finance, accounting, and business management
- Can interpret financial information and communicate it clearly
- Will share our vision and commitment to supporting families across the community.
Join us in making a lasting difference to local families.
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