An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and experienced manager to oversee the day-to-day management of Cruse Scotland South Area, this includes our teams in Edinburgh, The Lothians, The Scottish Borders, Forth Valley and Stirling.

Candidates are required to have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills to provide volunteer managerial support, which is often provided from a distance.

Excellent communication skills are essential as the postholder is required to respond effectively to a wide range of enquiries which includes bereaved people. You will be required to establish effective working relationships with a range of Cruse Scotland volunteers and staff, as well as funders and partnership organisations. Experience of volunteer management would be advantageous.

Due to the geographical spread of the role, from time to time the postholder will be required to travel to each of the service bases within South Area; and to other locations within Scotland for meetings and training.

Whilst the role is hybrid, we have an office base in Leith so there will be a regular requirement to have a routine presence in the office.

About the organisation: We are Scotland’s leading bereavement charity who provide bereavement support to anyone in Scotland who needs us. The range of support includes helpline, individual and group counselling support, children and young people’s services, bereavement support and training to workplaces……and so much more! crusescotland.org.uk The services offered to clients are delivered by our volunteer workforce who are trained to professional standards and it’s fair to say that their motivation and commitment is contagious. We value their contributions highly, and ensure an excellent programme ongoing training and connection as well as support and development opportunities for them.

Your new colleagues: Our volunteer workforce of 250 people are located in communities across Scotland, in our North, South, East and West Areas, and are supported by a small but mighty staff team of 22. The staff team comprise a mix of roles and talents, which include the co-ordination of client services, volunteer management and support, training, income generation and governance of the charity. As a staff team of 22 we connect fortnightly to ensure a real sense of community and enjoy good relationships across the team

Feedback from our staff satisfaction survey included:

“I haven't been here long but I can confidently say Cruse Scotland is one of the best organisations I have worked for, both from work and flexibility and overall organisation support from all staff and management”

“I find Cruse Scotland to be a very inclusive organisation with a great ethos, responsive to staff and volunteers”

Are you passionate about driving real change in public health policy? Do you want to play a pivotal role in Scotland’s journey to ending HIV transmission and eliminating Hepatitis C? If so, we want to hear from you!

Waverley Care is Scotland’s leading HIV and Hepatitis C charity, and we are looking for a Policy & Communications Officer for an initial six-month contract. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of policy development and advocacy, ensuring Scotland remains on track to achieve zero new HIV transmission by 2030.

As the Policy & Communications Officer, you’ll be instrumental in shaping and delivering policy initiatives that support the Scottish Government’s commitments to ending HIV stigma and improving the lives of those living with HIV.

You will work proactively across the charity to ensure consistent policy messages, and to inform influencing activities by producing briefings, consultation responses, and other communications content.

You will:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with MSPs, civil servants, and key stakeholders to drive Scotland’s progress toward eliminating Hepatitis C and achieving zero new HIV transmission by 2030.
• Produce high-quality internal and external briefings, consultation responses, press releases, media statements, social media posts and online content that align with Waverley Care’s policy positions.
• Represent Waverley Care at events, meetings, and networks, actively advancing the organisation’s policy objectives and supporting the Fast-Track Cities Scotland initiative.
• Plan and coordinate National Consortium meetings, including setting agendas, securing speakers, and taking minutes.
• Maintain and update databases of contacts and activities, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting of policy and public affairs work, including compliance with Scotland’s Lobbying Register.
• Support and engage Waverley Care’s Community Panel, ensuring communications are inclusive and reflective of lived experiences and elevate the voices of those affected by blood-borne viruses.
• Develop evidence-based policy positions and provide strategic advice to support Scottish Government targets.
• Stay informed and proactive in monitoring policy developments related to blood-borne viruses (BBVs) and key public health initiatives in Scotland.
• Produce high-quality, evidence-based research reports that support Waverley Care’s policy objectives, influencing decision-makers and contributing to meaningful change.

About You

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated individual who:

• Has experience working with government and local authorities, with a strong understanding of how policy is implemented and influences decision-making.
• Thrives on relationship-building and can engage confidently with policymakers, stakeholders, and the media.
• Has a proven track record in developing and implementing policy and public affairs strategies.
• Is an excellent communicator with outstanding written and verbal skills.
• Is confident in writing consultation responses, supporting social media campaigns, and delivering impactful press statements.
• Can provide strategic advice and policy recommendations to support public health initiatives.

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a progressive organisation at a pivotal moment in Scotland’s public health journey. You’ll have the chance to influence real change, working alongside passionate colleagues committed to making a lasting impact on people’s lives.

We offer a supportive working environment with hybrid working options, professional development opportunities and a generous annual leave entitlement.

Are you interested in travel health? Are you looking for an opportunity to use your skills in a friendly small team environment? Do you wish you could get more time to spend with patients?

Would you like to join Scotland’s leading provider of medical, psychological and travel health support, helping care for people committed to making a positive difference in the world or those who are travelling overseas for work and leisure?

If so, this may be an ideal opportunity for you!

About HealthLink360

Founded in 1983, HealthLink360 is a Scottish charity and Scotland’s leading provider of medical, psychological and travel health support to mission and aid agency workers and volunteers who undertake overseas work in challenging and often hostile environments; as well as those who work within the UK. Delivered with care and empathy, we provide health and resilience support at every stage of an individual’s mission, journey or assignment and our vision is for a flourishing and effective global caring community who are making a positive difference in the world.

Complementing our medical and psychological services, our travel clinic is based at Carberry near Edinburgh and is open 3 days per week (currently Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday). Regulated by Healthcare Improvement Scotland, we provide individual tailored travel health consultations, travel health advice and vaccinations to clients travelling for both work and leisure. Our clients consist of mission and humanitarian agencies and their personnel, GAP year organisations, those in church leadership, families, young people as well as members of the general public.

You can read more about us on our website at healthlink360.org

About the role

The role, which is based in our Carberry travel clinic will see you meeting with clients to provide comprehensive travel health consultations contextualised to their needs and travel plans. You will provide them with the necessary information to enable them to make an informed decision regarding travel health treatments and preventative measures. You’ll deliver risk assessment information, and will issue vaccinations and appropriate medications following agreed protocols, patient group or patient specific directions. You will maintain clear and accurate clinical records according to written protocols. You will report to the Medical Co-ordinator overseeing the travel clinic. You will have the opportunity to participate in regular team training and other learning activities. You will contribute to HealthLink360’s continued good practice in areas such as infection control, pharmacy compliance and vaccines management, through the use of audit and service development.

Authorised to practise in the UK, as either a Registered Nurse with current NMC registration, you will bring relevant experience to support your interest in travel health medicine.

We are ideally looking to appoint 2 part time roles (to work over Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday) as follows:

• 2 days per week (15 hours per week)

• 1 day per week (7.5 hours per week).

Exact working hours/days will be agreed with the successful candidate(s).

A job description and person specification are available via: healthlink360.org/vacancies

Why work at HealthLink360?

• We offer a friendly working environment, a competitive level of pay (from circa £35,000 full time equivalent according to skills and experience) and an interesting and varied role.

• If a knowledge refresher is required we will provide funding for you to complete Travel Health Education training via TREC prior to starting the role.

• You’ll join a small but dedicated team and a not for profit organisation with a clear ethos and over 40 years’ experience.

• We are situated in the beautiful grounds of Carberry Tower just outside Musselburgh, Edinburgh (so own transport is necessary).