For over 50 years, Sacro has been at the forefront of supporting people in Scotland’s justice system, helping them find pathways to positive change. We also provide vital support to victims and their families, vulnerable individuals in crisis, and people at risk of offending.

We actively listen to the voices of those we support, shaping our services around their needs while recognizing the profound impact of trauma on their lives. Our goal is to deliver life-changing services that empower individuals, foster hope and protection, and contribute to building safer communities.

This is a pivotal and exciting time to join Sacro. We are leading the largest Public Social Partnership in the justice sector, working alongside eight charities to deliver transformative voluntary throughcare support across Scotland. This groundbreaking initiative will provide consistent, person-centred support at a critical point in people’s lives, creating opportunities for meaningful change. By working collaboratively, we aim to reduce reoffending, ease the transition from custody to community, and help build safer, more connected communities.

At Sacro, we are committed to inclusivity and diversity of thought, background, and experience. Prior board experience is not essential—we are looking for individuals who share our values and are passionate about empowering people, offering hope and protection, and strengthening communities.

We are seeking several new board members with expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Justice Sector Experience & Knowledge – Understanding of Scotland’s justice system or experience supporting individuals facing challenges such as domestic abuse, addiction, and homelessness.
• People & Culture – Expertise in fostering inclusive, equitable, and supportive organisational environments that prioritise employee well-being and development.
• Income Diversification & Sustainable Funding – Experience developing innovative strategies for financial sustainability through diverse income streams, with knowledge of third-sector funding challenges.
• Social Justice – A passion for driving societal change and addressing systemic inequalities through advocacy, policy, or front-line service provision.
• Project & Programme Delivery – Proven experience in leading and overseeing complex

For more information please review the full role profile below or contact Douglas Adam at Livingston James, our retained recruitment partner, via douglasadam@livingstonjames.com

Sacro’s Mission is to create safe and cohesive communities by reducing conflict and offending

Do you believe in second chances? Do you have the energy and commitment it takes to support someone to turn their life around?

We need a dedicated individual to forge strong relationships with people who are or who have been in police custody in the Fife area. Using a trauma-informed approach you will work with people of all ages and from every walk of life, supporting them in making positive changes.

You must be a skilled communicator who has an ability to connect with people facing a challenging range of issues. A team player, you will work closely with partners across Fife to achieve the right outcomes for those we’re supporting. Often the people you encounter will be at a low point in their lives so you must be able to show empathy and forge a connection during that ‘reachable moment’, then back it up with the ability to create strong, trusting relationships which support people to access the help they need.

If people describe you as; level- headed, a listener, compassionate, patient, a great communicator, hard worker, resilient, dedicated, great in a crisis - and you have the energy and commitment to always go the extra mile to support people effectively then we would like to hear from you.

The role requires occasional evening work and to be part of a rota to support individuals in police custody on a Sunday, followed up with community outreach support during the week.

Applicants must have a full driving licence and access to a car satisfying the appropriate insurance requirements.

Membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme is a requirement for the post.

Project Manager – From Struggle to Stability: Creating fair work for young mothers

Close the Gap is operating a hybrid working model, with the option to work from the Buchanan Street office or from desk space in Edinburgh.

Responsible to: Head of Policy and Development

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check. Employment will be subject to satisfactory PVG scheme membership or an update to an existing membership in line with legal and organisational requirements.

Close the Gap values diversity in our workforce, and recognise the benefits it brings to the organisation. We therefore particularly encourage applications from racially-minoritised people and disabled people who are currently under-represented in the organisation.

We’re strongly committed to enabling flexible working for staff, and will consider all options to enable applicants to work flexibly.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a partnership project to improve job quality for young mothers. Young mothers are among the most marginalised in the labour market, experiencing high levels of in-work poverty. Young mothers’ poverty drives child poverty, the gender pay gap, and gender inequality more broadly. The Close the Gap and Save the Children project will gather evidence on young mothers’ workplace experiences and employer attitudes to them as workers, and use this to influence employment practice and policymaking to deliver improved access to fair work. Working with a project advisory group and a lived experience group of young mothers, the project will also develop a campaign for young mothers to raise awareness of their employment rights, with the ultimate goal of reducing in-work poverty in Scotland.

About you

We’re looking for someone who has proven experience in project management, and of working with multiple partners to deliver complex projects with multiple stages and timelines. You’ll also have experience of commissioning and managing external research projects, and sound understanding of quantitative and qualitative methodologies. You’ll be a core part of our team, able to work both independently and collaboratively, and to build strong relationships with project stakeholders. The right person for this role will be committed to tackling poverty and women’s labour market inequality, and involving women with lived experience in the project.

Organisation profile

Close the Gap is Scotland’s policy advocacy organisation working on women’s labour market participation. We work strategically with policymakers, employers and unions to address the causes of the gender pay gap. We deliver advocacy to influence policy and legislative change; produce research, analysis and insight into women’s diverse experiences of the labour market; and influence employers to develop intersectional, gender-sensitive employment practice.