Are you passionate about making a difference? This could be the role for you!

Are you someone who believes in second chances? Do you have the passion and commitment to help people turn their lives around? You don’t need direct experience in this field—just the right attitude, transferable skills, or lived experience that gives you insight into the challenges people face after a conviction.

At Apex Scotland, we work with individuals who have been involved in the justice system, supporting them to build brighter futures. From helping people find work or boosting their confidence and motivation, we’re here to provide guidance, encouragement, and practical solutions.

What you’ll be doing:

• Managing a caseload of allocated participants within your service.
• Delivering appropriate and relevant casework that supports and reflects individual participant’s needs and circumstances. This includes the co-ordination of direct and indirect support in relation to their stage of the Apex Scotland Participant Journey.
• Supporting people with convictions to overcome barriers and achieve their goals.
• Offering one-to-one advice and group work.
• Connecting individuals with training, employment, and support services.
• Challenging stigma and advocating for second chances.
• Working collaboratively with other professionals and services.

You might be a great fit if you:

• Have experience in supporting others – whether through work, volunteering, or personal experience.
• Are a great communicator who can build trust and motivate people.
• Have a non-judgmental and compassionate approach.
• Can think on your feet and adapt to different challenges.
• Believe in the potential for people to change.

What We Offer:

• Full training – no prior experience in criminal justice needed.
• A supportive and inclusive team that values your unique skills.
• The opportunity to make a tangible difference in people’s lives.

This role is ideal for anyone with experience in guiding, supporting, or working with others—whether through professional roles or personal lived experience—who wants to apply their skills in a new and meaningful way.

You will operate Edinburgh wide and is required to be mobile and operate in an outreach manner, with means of access to regular travel and movement throughout the area.

This post is funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund: Capital City Partnership with funding until 31 March 2026.

Ready to help others create a future beyond their past?

We’d love to hear from you! Apply now or contact us for an informal chat.

Membership of the Prevention of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme is required.

We offer some great benefits, including family friendly policies, flexible and hybrid working and work-life balance. We also have generous annual leave entitlement, employee wellbeing scheme (Perkbox), pension scheme and death in service, company sick pay.

We welcome applications from individuals who share Apex Scotland’s aims and values and value diversity from all sections of the community.

Are you passionate about making a difference? This could be the role for you!

Are you someone who believes in second chances? Do you have the passion and commitment to help people turn their lives around? You don’t need direct experience in this field—just the right attitude, transferable skills, or lived experience that gives you insight into the challenges people face after a conviction.

At Apex Scotland, we work with individuals who have been involved in the justice system, supporting them to build brighter futures. From helping people find work or boosting their confidence and motivation, we’re here to provide guidance, encouragement, and practical solutions.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting our Practitioners to help people with convictions to overcome barriers and achieve their goals.
• Delivering direct support to participants, and aid the facilitation of indirect support, in relation to their stage of the Apex Scotland Participant Journey.
• Offering one-to-one advice and supporting our Practitioners to facilitate group work
• Supporting individuals with the transition to training, employment, and support services
• Challenging stigma and advocating for second chances
• Working collaboratively with other professionals and services

You might be a great fit if you:

• Have experience in supporting others – whether through work, volunteering, or personal experience
• Are a great communicator who can build trust and motivate people
• Have a non-judgmental and compassionate approach
• Can provide flexible and responsive support to meet individual needs
• Believe in the potential for people to change

What We Offer:

• Full training – no prior experience in criminal justice needed
• A supportive and inclusive team that values your unique skills
• The opportunity to make a tangible difference in people’s lives

This role is ideal for anyone with experience in guiding, supporting, or working with others—whether through professional roles or personal lived experience—who wants to apply their skills in a new and meaningful way.

You will operate Edinburgh wide and is required to be mobile and operate in an outreach manner, with means of access to regular travel and movement throughout the area.

Ready to help others create a future beyond their past?

We’d love to hear from you! Apply now or contact us for an informal chat.

This post is funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund: Capital City Partnership with funding until 31 March 2026.

Membership of the Prevention of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme is required.

We offer some great benefits, including family friendly policies, flexible and hybrid working and work-life balance. We also have generous annual leave entitlement, employee wellbeing scheme (Perkbox), pension scheme and death in service, company sick pay.

We welcome applications from individuals who share Apex Scotland’s aims and values and value diversity from all sections of the community.

Are you passionate about making a difference? This could be the role for you!

Are you someone who believes in second chances? Do you have the passion and commitment to help people turn their lives around? You don’t need direct experience in this field—just the right attitude, transferable skills, or lived experience that gives you insight into the challenges people face after a conviction.

At Apex Scotland, we work with individuals who have been involved in the justice system, supporting them to build brighter futures. From helping people find work or boosting their confidence and motivation, we’re here to provide guidance, encouragement, and practical solutions.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting our Practitioners to help people with convictions to overcome barriers and achieve their goals.
• Delivering direct support to participants, and aid the facilitation of indirect support, in relation to their stage of the Apex Scotland Participant Journey.
• Offering one-to-one advice and supporting our Practitioners to facilitate group work.
• Supporting individuals with the transition to training, employment, and support services.
• Challenging stigma and advocating for second chances.
• Working collaboratively with other professionals and services.

You might be a great fit if you:

• Have experience in supporting others – whether through work, volunteering, or personal experience.
• Are a great communicator who can build trust and motivate people.
• Have a non-judgmental and compassionate approach.
• Can provide flexible and responsive support to meet individual needs.
• Believe in the potential for people to change.

What We Offer:

• Full training – no prior experience in criminal justice needed.
• A supportive and inclusive team that values your unique skills.
• The opportunity to make a tangible difference in people’s lives.

This role is ideal for anyone with experience in guiding, supporting, or working with others—whether through professional roles or personal lived experience—who wants to apply their skills in a new and meaningful way.

You will operate Edinburgh wide and is required to be mobile and operate in an outreach manner, with means of access to regular travel and movement throughout the area.

Ready to help others create a future beyond their past?

We’d love to hear from you! Apply now or contact us for an informal chat.

This post is funded by The National Lottery Community Fund: Improving Lives for 3 years.

Membership of the Prevention of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme is required.

We offer some great benefits, including family friendly policies, flexible and hybrid working and work-life balance. We also have generous annual leave entitlement, employee wellbeing scheme (Perkbox), pension scheme and death in service, company sick pay.

We welcome applications from individuals who share Apex Scotland’s aims and values and value diversity from all sections of the community.

Working Rite is excited to present a unique voluntary opportunity to join our Board of Trustees from June 2025. We are at a pivotal moment in our journey, with a bold growth strategy for the next 3-5 years led by an ambitious CEO a dynamic leadership team and exceptional front-line team. Together, we are empowering young people across Scotland with the skills, confidence, and support they need to thrive. WorkingRite are now recruiting for a number of Trustee positions in addition to a Chair of Trustees.

WorkingRite are a charity working with young people aged 15-25 to create positive choices for what comes next after school. We build connections with employers and create chances for young people to grow their skills and confidence in working environments. At Working Rite, our mission is to build trust-based relationships with young people, helping them become the best version of themselves. We are a charity dedicated to early intervention, deeper engagement, and sustained support, creating change that works and transforming young lives through:

• Choices Programme: Early intervention for school age 15-16-year-olds, nurturing pre-employability skills and boosting confidence.
• Chances Programme: Award-winning employability training for 16+, combining practical work skills with personal development through mentored work placements.
• Connections Mentoring: Offering long-term guidance to help young people transition into working life and achieve lasting success.

We are scaling our impact from supporting 250 young people annually to over 500 by 2027, focusing on Financial Sustainability, Operational Rigour, People & Culture, and Impact & Communications.

Role of the Trustee

As a WorkingRite Trustee, we are seeking exceptional individuals with high-level experience, skills, and expertise to guide us on this transformative journey. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for social impact, this is your chance to contribute to meaningful change. We welcome expertise in:

• Fundraising, Income Generation, or Philanthropy
• Communications, Media, PR or Social Media
• Finance
• Marketing & Communications
• Strategic Growth
• Project/Change Management
• Third Sector Experience
• Business or Public Sector Leadership with transferable skills

A positive, proactive attitude and collaborative approach is essential

Role of the Chair

As Chair, you will provide strategic leadership to the Board and act as a critical partner to our CEO. You will set the tone for our governance, ensuring effective collaboration and guiding us through this exciting growth phase. Your role will include

• Leading Board Meetings Setting agendas, facilitating discussions, and ensuring productive outcomes.
• Strategic partnership with the CEO Providing guidance, mentorship, and support to achieve organisational goals.
• External Ambassador Representing Working Rite with funders, partners, and stakeholders to enhance our profile and build new connections.
• Governance Excellence Ensuring compliance with regulatory and financial standards, fostering a culture of accountability and impact.

This role is ideal for a seasoned leader with board experience and a strong network in philanthropy, business, or the public sector.