Putting people at the heart of our work.

Foundation Scotland puts people at the heart of its work. We rely on the expertise, trust and experience we’ve gained in the last 25 years working with communities, philanthropists and companies all over Scotland.

Our people are passionate experts in bringing lasting, positive change to Scotland’s communities. We take great pride in supporting local projects by taking a personal approach to every meeting and decision. We’re in a unique position to fully understand communities’ needs and fund solutions that will make a difference.

Our work is nationwide. We’re working with different industries, funding various projects from renewables to digital, through to arts and heritage. Our people are always challenged and have an opportunity to learn and grow. In short - no two days are the same. Ultimately, our work is highly rewarding, and the best part is seeing the real impact we can make within Scottish communities. If you share our passion for shaping Scotland’s communities' future, think about joining our team.

We are recruiting for an organised and motivated Grants Officer to join our Communities Team, supporting a portfolio of community funds across Scotland.

As outlined above, the Communities Team distributes place-based funds coming from a range of sources, primarily wind farms. We support communities and donors to ensure funds are well governed and administered and that the funding furthers the ambitions of the community.

You will use your experience and expertise to help deliver positive impact from community funds. Your key responsibilities will include supporting the efficient delivery of a range of community funds, assessing funding requests and providing general grantmaking administrative support.

If you have experience in grant-making and have strong analytical and written skills, then we’d love to hear from you. Please note, that while this role is home based, some travel is required.

Foundation Scotland offers a range of staff benefits including Pension Scheme, Life Assurance, 2 days volunteering per year (pro-rata), flexible working options and a progressive pay system.

We have an exciting opportunity for two organised and motivated individuals to join our national Communities Team, supporting a portfolio of community funds in and around central and south west Scotland.

The Communities Team distributes place-based funds coming from a range of sources, primarily wind farms. We support communities and donors to ensure funds are well governed and administered and that the funding furthers the ambitions of the community.

You will use your experience and expertise to help deliver positive impact from community funds. Your key responsibilities will include supporting local decision-making bodies with fund strategy and spend, managing day to day fund management processes, and developing and sharing good practice.

If you are a relationship builder with excellent communication skills, practical experience in funding and a commitment to enabling community-led development - then we’d love to hear from you. Please note, that while this role is home based, travel is required.

Foundation Scotland offers a range of staff benefits including Pension Scheme, Life Assurance, 2 days volunteering per year (pro-rata), flexible working options and a progressive pay system.

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Do you thrive on organizing dynamic events and building strong relationships? CrossReach is looking for an energetic and dedicated Community and Events Officer to join our team in Edinburgh.

Key Responsibilities:

• Event Champion: Recruit and support participants for fundraising events, including exciting challenge events and local activities.
• Local Hero: Act as the go-to contact for all fundraising queries in your area, providing timely and helpful support.
• Event Organizer: Plan, organize, and host engaging events to promote CrossReach and attract new donors.
• Community Connector: Collaborate with community organizations and support corporate fundraising initiatives to broaden our reach.
• CRM Guru: Manage and maintain the CRM database, ensuring all communications are accurate and timely.
• Safety First: Ensure all events comply with health and safety standards and best practices.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Salary and Benefits: Enjoy a rewarding compensation package.
• Innovative Opportunities: Lead and innovate in the fundraising space.
• Supportive Environment: Work in a mission-driven organization that values your contributions.
• Community Impact: Make a tangible difference in the lives of those we serve.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Education: Educated to Higher/A level (or equivalent); a degree in events, communications, or fundraising is a plus.
• Experience: Proven track record in recruiting participants and organizing successful fundraising events.
• Skills: Strong networking and relationship-building abilities, proficiency in MS Office, CRM systems, and social media management.
• Mobility: Valid driver's license and access to a car.

Ready to be part of a team that truly cares? Join us at CrossReach and make a real impact in the community. Apply now and help us drive meaningful change through innovative fundraising and community engagement.

We are a charity with decades of experience supporting people across Scotland, providing those who need us with support that ranges from Mental Health, Learning Disability and Neurodiversity, Youth and Adult homelessness and Older People services.

Why work with us?

• We have the following benefits to help attract and retain the best talent, ensuring we provide high quality care to those we support, this includes:
• 6% employer pension contribution
• Death in benefit cover (2 times salary)
• Enhanced Sick Pay
• Fully funded qualifications
• Career development and progression opportunities

Who we are looking for

We are looking for an experienced Business Development Professional who is looking for a new challenge. WithYOU is at an exciting point in our journey. This post will have a high level of input and involvement in future business development opportunities that withYOU will explore. The successful candidate will work closely alongside the Head of Development to ensure the organisation is able to respond to tender opportunities, develop new service models and maximise income generation opportunities. The post will be part of the highly skilled Development Team.

We have ambitious plans for the future and are keen to expand our work into other areas across Scotland. As part of that, we are in the process of finalising a rebrand and new organisational name. We are also in the process of a large-scale transformation of our services and operations.

Critical Role elements of the Development Partner – Business Development

Support the delivery of key business development priorities, including:

• Prospect Management & Pipeline tracking
• Bid Management
• Solution Build for new contract opportunities
• Income generation opportunities, including trust and grants
• Work closely with Development colleagues to design, develop and implement new models of service delivery
• Bring commercial acumen to ensure that we can develop our existing services to meet the needs of people and commissioners, replicate existing models, and develop new models to meet new needs of People, commissioners and funders.
• In collaboration with the Head of Development and Service Managers, create and maintain locality Growth and Development Plans.
• Contribute to the development & implementation of the strategic and operational plan.
• Work with SLT, Managers, and staff teams to develop modern, effective, and evidence-informed ways of working, policies and procedures.
• Take a lead role in coordinating the organisation’s response to Tenders and Funding applications, overseeing solution build and bid management processes. Actively take on writing proposals, responses and applications and be able to lead virtual teams of colleagues in responding to new opportunities.
• Undertake regular mapping of landscapes, ensuring we are aware of external trends, competitors, and possible partnerships and that we quickly identify opportunities to develop or grow and respond to these opportunities in an efficient and agile way.
• Represent the organisation at external events and maintain organisational relationships with stakeholders.
• Actively build relationships with stakeholders that support our work.
• Commitment to the development of your learning and practice within Business Development.