Every day people with chest, heart and stroke conditions are leaving hospital scared and alone. You can be part of our mission to make sure that there is no life half lived in Scotland.

By joining Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland (CHSS) as Assistant Shop Manager you can be the difference between people just surviving and really living.

You will be part of Scotland’s leading health charity providing support to people with chest, heart and stroke conditions and Long Covid to live life to the full again. Our Community Healthcare Support Service provides access to a range of supported self management and community recovery services to support people across Scotland to manage their health as well as possible and adjust to life after a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition or after a stroke.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Shop Manager for our Lanark store. You’d be responsible for leading a team to engage with the community to deliver the set Key Performance Indicators. You will have the autonomy to be innovative in achieving your targets.

CHSS also supports flexible recruitment through Working Families and we are “Happy to Talk Flexible Working”.

In line with our commitment to safeguarding, this role is subject to a Basic Disclosure check. CHSS is committed to equality of opportunity and to providing a service which is free from unfair and unlawful discrimination. We therefore aim to ensure that no applicant, volunteer or member of staff is unfairly treated on the grounds of offending background.

An exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and compassionate charity at the heart of the Drumchapel community. At 3D Drumchapel, we know that volunteers are essential to everything we do – from our clothing bank and charity shop to family support sessions and events. As Volunteer Coordinator, you will play a key role in growing and strengthening our volunteer programme, empowering individuals to make a difference in their community and supporting them to build confidence, skills and pathways into future opportunities. Reporting to the Programme Manager, you will lead on volunteer recruitment, training and development across all aspects of our work.

3D Drumchapel is a charity which has been working with children and families in Drumchapel and surrounding areas for over 27 years. We journey with children, families and communities to build strong foundations for families to thrive. We aim to strengthen family relationships, support parents to be the best parents they can be, improve family health & wellbeing, support children's development and build capacity in communities for family support delivery. Our services include a perinatal programme, parent & child sessions, parenting programmes, learning & development sessions, outdoor play, peer support groups, 1-1 support, family support in schools and practical support including Bairn Necessities which redistributes clothing and equipment for 0-5 years, and Bairns Boutique our new charity Shop. We also lead the Drumchapel Children & Families Network which brings together children & families, third sector, social work, health, education, police and housing to work together to improve outcomes for children and families in Drumchapel.

The role

As Volunteer Coordinator, you will lead on recruiting, training, supporting and developing volunteers across our programmes. We're looking for someone who is not only organised and reliable, but also visionary – someone who sees volunteering as a springboard for personal growth, confidence, and employability. You will play a key role in fostering an inclusive, values-led volunteer culture and in creating meaningful pathways for individuals to build skills and experience. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of volunteering at 3D Drumchapel, working across our services and with partners to embed volunteering as a core part of what we do.

What we are looking for

We are looking for a reliable person with a passion to create change for children and families and who follow our values of INTEGRITY, LOVE, EXCELLENCE & COLLABORATION with the following skills and experience –

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both oral and written
• Ability to motivate and support a diverse range of individuals
• Ability to plan ahead and coordinate rotas and schedules effectively
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work sensitively with a wide variety of people
• Ability to work flexibly and on own initiative, as well as part of a team
• Competent in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Confident using social media to promote volunteer opportunities
• Good problem-solving skills and calm approach to challenges
• A supportive, collaborative team player

Essential Experience and Knowledge

• Experience of coordinating or working with volunteers in a community setting
• Experience of recruiting, training and supporting volunteers
• Experience of group facilitation and one-to-one support
• Experience of working as part of a team
• Experience of partnership working and community engagement
• Understanding of the role and value of volunteers in community-based work
• Commitment to the ethos and values of 3D Drumchapel
• Knowledge of safeguarding, equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice
• An understanding of the challenges facing families in Drumchapel and surrounding areas

Desirable Experience and Knowledge

• Relevant professional qualification (e.g. Volunteer Management)
• Experience of promoting opportunities through social media
• Experience of planning rotas or coordinating volunteer schedules
• Experience of contributing to funding or monitoring reports
• Understanding of personal development and pathways to employment

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a skilled, supportive and inspiring team making a real difference and changing outcomes with and for children & families in Drumchapel and beyond. You will be joining our team at a pivotal as we grow, seek to break new ground and take 3D Drumchapel to the next level.

What we offer

• Competitive salary with incremental rises
• 6% employer pension
• (pro-rata @ 35 hours) 35 days annual leave which grows with length of service (includes 10 days public holidays)
• Flexible working in line with the needs of the Charity
• Opportunities for growth & development including comprehensive induction & training programme, coaching & mentoring, support & supervision, appraisals and team development
• Nurturing environment

Every day people with chest, heart and stroke conditions are leaving hospital scared and alone. You can be part of our mission to make sure that there is no life half lived in Scotland.

By joining Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland (CHSS) as a Communications & Media Manager you can be the difference between people just surviving and really living.

You will be part of Scotland’s leading health charity providing support to people with chest, heart and stroke conditions and Long Covid to live life to the full again. Our Community Healthcare Support Service provides access to a range of supported self management and community recovery services to support people across Scotland to manage their health as well as possible and adjust to life after a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition or after a stroke.

About the role:

Are you a passionate and strategic media professional ready to contribute to shaping public awareness and influencing health policy across Scotland?

Join Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS) as our Communications & Media Manager and play a pivotal role in amplifying our voice, strengthening our brand visibility, and helping us reach 175,000 people each year by 2028.

In this management role, you’ll drive the delivery of our media strategy - creating impactful campaigns and securing proactive and reactive press coverage. Working closely with teams across CHSS, you’ll position us as a trusted authority on stroke, chest, heart and Long Covid conditions, all in alignment with our bold No Life Half Lived strategy.

CHSS also supports flexible recruitment through Working Families and we are “Happy to Talk Flexible Working”.

In line with our commitment to safeguarding, this role is subject to a Basic Disclosure check. CHSS is committed to equality of opportunity and to providing a service which is free from unfair and unlawful discrimination. We therefore aim to ensure that no applicant, volunteer or member of staff is unfairly treated on the grounds of offending background.

Every day people with chest, heart and stroke conditions are leaving hospital scared and alone. You can be part of our mission to make sure that there is no

life half lived in Scotland.

By joining Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland (CHSS) as a Health Defence Coordinator you can be the difference between people just surviving and really living.

You will be part of Scotland’s leading charity providing support to people at risk of developing, or living with chest, heart and stroke conditions to live life to the full again. Our services form a nationwide network of local support groups, nurses, volunteers and one-to-one support teams helping people live a healthier life and supporting families adjust to life with a heart or lung condition or after a stroke.

The Health Defence Coordinator will be responsible for the delivery of the Health Defence programme covering the Grampian area. The role includes delivering health checks; healthy lifestyle workshops; and supporting lifestyle change to reduce the risk of our conditions in local communities, particularly where there is a high prevalence of health inequalities and deprivation. The role will also involve the development and line management of volunteer roles to optimise our reach.

The Health Defence Coordinator will also be expected to support integration of Health Defence across CHSS while working closely with colleagues in the services directorate to enable CHSS activities where appropriate.

CHSS also supports flexible recruitment through Working Families and we are “Happy to Talk Flexible Working”.

In line with our commitment to safeguarding, this role is subject to a PVG check. CHSS is committed to equality of opportunity and to providing a service which is free from unfair and unlawful discrimination. We therefore aim to ensure that no applicant, volunteer or member of staff is unfairly treated on the grounds of offending background.